To Overseas Companies Considering Investment in Japan,
The Japanese government warmly welcomes and actively encourages investment from overseas companies. We consider your investment vital for the further revitalization of the Japanese economy.
The Japanese government has set ambitious targets to significantly increase Japan’s foreign direct investment (FDI) balance. We aim to raise the balance from the current ¥50.5 trillion (at the end of 2023) to ¥120 trillion by 2030. Furthermore, we aspire to reach ¥150 trillion as early as possible in the first half of the 2030s. Achieving these targets would elevate the scale of FDI in Japan from less than 10% of Japan’s GDP to nearly 20%. This significant increase underscores the substantial potential of the Japanese market.
Foreign direct investment is a crucial initiative for bringing excellent technology, know-how, capital, and talent into Japan. It aims to boost the entire economy, even as Japan’s population decreases.
The Japanese government is also considering concrete measures to support your investments. In particular, to promote investment that contributes to revitalizing regional economies, we are exploring the establishment of a new grant program to attract foreign companies.
Currently, the government focuses on attracting investment in key areas such as Digital Transformation (DX), Green Transformation (GX), and Life Sciences. These sectors offer abundant business opportunities that will drive the future development of the Japanese economy, and indeed, the global economy.
The government aims to transition from an economy reliant on cost-cutting to sustainable growth. This change is intended to provide a more predictable and stable environment for your businesses to achieve growth.
Japan eagerly awaits your investment and is strengthening its support system to help you succeed. We encourage you to consider investing in Japan at this opportune time.
