Message from the governor

- Where technology
meets nature,
a place where new value is created. - The Governor of Oita Prefecture, Satou Kiichirou
Oita Prefecture is home to a well-balanced cluster of leading Japanese companies in a wide range of industries including metals, petroleum, chemicals, semiconductors, precision instruments, automobiles, and IT. These companies and local firms have grown together, leading to the development of a broad industrial base in the region.
The prefecture is also known for being 'The #1 Prefecture for Onsen in Japan', and attracts many foreign visitors who come for its temperate climate and beautiful nature. Furthermore, the prefecture is blessed with delectable foods and produce as part of 'The Oita' brand, including mackerel and horse mackerel, Oita Wagyu Beef, kabosu citrus, and shitake mushrooms.
With its highly rated comprehensive support services and relaxed living environment, many who move to Oita find it both comfortable to live and work in.
We consider attracting businesses as one of the most important initiatives to expand the economic foundation and create new employment and vitality in the region, and we are particularly focused on this effort.
We hope that by visiting 'The Onsen Prefecture, Oita' in person that you will experience its many charms for yourself, and that this will help you consider selecting Oita as the the new location for your business. If you elect to open your business here, we promise that the prefectural and municipal government and their supporting organizations will ptovide the best support and hospitality in the country to make your set-up succesful, so please feel free to contact us.
We eagerly look forward to working and growing together with you here in Oita.