Yokohama: Gateway to Japanese and Asian Markets

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Oostende hotel rooms Since its opening as an international commercial port in 1859, Yokohama has rapidly developed into Japan's busiest international port and its second largest city. As Japan's gateway to the rest of the world, Yokohama has contributed vitally to the country's modernization and internationalization.

Today, Yokohama, with a highly educated population of 3.3 million, is enhancing its traditional role by developing itself further as a center of international commerceand culture. The Yokohama Municipal Government is spearheading the efforts to establish an infrastructure that welcomes international residents and business. The building of exciting projects such as Minato Mirai 21, Kohoku New Town, and the Foreign Access Zone, ensures the future livelihood of the city and its residents.

The pro-business attitude in Yokohama gives its companies, both Japanese and foreign ventures, the competitive advantage, and the skilled workforce and low rents combine to make it an effective choice when entering the Japanese market. For those firms wishing to start operations in Yokohama, there is a variety of incentives offered. In fact, there are currently more than 130 foreign firms in Yokohama, including Ford Motor Company, Chase Manhattan Bank and Barneys New York.

bed and breakfast Vilamoura country Yokohama has more than an ideal business climate. It offers all the amenities necessary to turn a promising opportunity into a prosperous long-term investment: excellent transport services (only 30 minutes to downtown Tokyo), abundant space and greenery, a comfortable lifestyle for all its residents, numerous international schools, and myriad historical, recreation and shopping areas. Yokohama is the logical choice for any growth-oriented firm serious about doing business in Asia.


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