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The Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI-Kansai), in cooperation with Osaka Prefecture and Kyoto City, will hold the Kansai Life Science Tour on June 30, 2026.
About the Tour
METI-Kansai has strengthened exchanges with overseas organizations by leveraging the opportunity presented by Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
Through these efforts, it has become clear that i
Following the Osaka/Kansai Expo 2025, Osaka, which is located at the crossroads of business in Asia, is increasingly attracting global companies seeking a strategic advantage in the Japanese market. To establish a business in a new country, not only capital, but also trusted partnerships and expert guidance are essential. Here we will focus on the unique services provided by JETRO Osaka, which, as
Summary
The Kansai region holds significant potential as a global hub for food tech, integrating rich food culture with cutting-edge technologies.
METI-KANSAI (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Kansai Bureau) has published “KANSAI × FOOD TECH”, a booklet that showcases this potential and highlights leading players in the region.
What is Food Tech?
Food tech is a coined term that
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・Osaka: A city connected to the world through the Osaka–Kansai Expo ・Osaka’s robust deep-tech and science cluster, home to the world’s first approved iPS cell–based product
・Osaka's investment potential and opportunities for business expansion
What is the Vision of Global Financial City OSAKA?
The vision of Global Financial City OSAKA is an initiative to build a city that a
Osaka is home to a large concentration of pharmaceutical companies, universities, national research institutes, and government agencies.As a result, the below 3 distinct life science clusters have formed within the Osaka prefecture:
"Saito" (Saito Life Science Park) for drug discovery "Kento" (Northern Osaka Health and Biomedical Innovation Town) for healthcare "Nakanoshima Qros
About Osaka’s Life Sciences Industry
Osaka has three life science hubs: Saito, where drug discovery companies gather; Kento, which has two national research institutes and is centered on health and healthcare; and Nakanoshima Qross, an international hub for future medicine based on regenerative medicine.
In Osaka, in order to connect these three hubs and further develop the health and medica
The MedTech Actuator and JETRO will host the final pitch event of the J-StarX HealthTech Accelerator in collaboration with Nakanoshima Qross.
The J-StarX HealthTech Gateway Demo Day, featuring Healthcare startups pitch, to be held at Nakanoshima Qross, the newly opened international hub for future medicine commercialization that unites medical institutions, startups, and industry partners under
Are You Planning to Visit Osaka for Both EXPO 2025 and Business Opportunities?
EXPO 2025 presents an ideal opportunity to explore business potential in Japan's second-largest economic zone. For business visitors seeking to maximize their time in Osaka, several key resources have been specifically developed to support international business development during EXPO 2025.
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On February 17, 2025, the Osaka Prefectural Government hosted "OPEN!! OSAKA," a comprehensive press tour showcasing the region's international business environment and growth strategy. The program included visits to Kansai International Airport, Osaka Prefecture’s Sakishima office, and Nakanoshima Qross, featuring high-level presentations and an interview session with Governor Yoshimura.
Osaka'
Are You Planning to Visit Osaka for Both EXPO 2025 and Business Opportunities?
EXPO 2025 presents an ideal opportunity to explore business potential in Japan's second-largest economic zone. For business visitors seeking to maximize their time in Osaka, several key resources have been specifically developed to support international business development before, during, and after the EXPO 2025.
