Central Japan Economic Federation
At present, Japan is facing an increasingly declining birthrate and labor shortages in rural areas as a result of the overconcentration of people and industry in Tokyo,and the impact of US tariff policy has brought uncertaintyto the economic outlook.
In Central Japan, there are particular concerns about future tariffs on the automobile industry, including automobile parts.
Despite these circumstances, it is important to reliably keep up with the trends of the times, to determine the direction in which we should move, and to move forward robustly toward the realization of a br ight future for Central Japan.
In February this year, the Central Japan Economic Federation established Central Japan Vision 2050 as a compass to lead us toward the realization of a rich, sustainable society around 2050.
In order to lead this path toward a trajectory of growth, this fiscal year we will position three issues̶enhancement of wide-area collaboration, promotion of open innovation, and development and active participation of human resources̶as pillars of activity to promote efforts.
In particular, we will focus on enhancing disaster prevention and mitigation measures, promoting wide-area tourism, activities that contribute to correction of the overconcentration in Tokyo, as well as on efforts toward smartification of the manufacturing industry through the simultaneous promotion of Green Transformation and Digital Transformation and the creation of systems that allow the human resources who will forge the future to grow and play active roles in the region.
Furthermore, as driving forces for making robust progress in tackling the three pillars, we will begin efforts to further promote the semiconductor industry in Central Japan. Our role as a wide-area economic organization is to open the path for improving the
charms and competitiveness of Central Japan through activities that connect industry, academia, government, finance, and local areas in the region and draw out challenges and cooperation.
With our members as our source of power, we will continue to take on challenges as a “Chukeiren that connects voices and strengths to achieve its goals.” We would like to ask for your continued support and cooperation.
Satoru Katsuno, Chairman
Central Japan Economic Federation
Corporate Name |
Central Japan Economic Federation |
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Establishment |
April 2, 1951 |
Members |
Approximately 800 entities (approx. a quarter of which are in the manufacturing industry) comprising businesses, educational corporations, economic bodies, and others engaging in economic activities mainly in Central Japan |
Area of Activity |
5 prefectures in Central Japan including Nagano, Gifu, Shizuoka, Aichi, and Mie |
History of Establishment |
In 1951, a time when the country was still experiencing turmoil after the war and there was a sense of uncertainty about the future, the Central Japan Economic Federation was founded with the strong determination of the Central Japan business community to face challenges as one and support the development of the Central Japan region. |
Role |
As a wide-area economic organization that “unites the voices and connects the strengths” of industry, academia, government, finance, and local areas in the region, Chukeiren will contribute to the continuous development and improvement of the competitiveness of Central Japan through the creation of platforms, information sharing, and the submission of policy recommendations that convey a unified voice for local areas. |
