 Shizuoka
is nationally ranked 3rd in terms of the value of industrial
product shipments. The prefecture is proud of the scale
of its manufacturing industries, such as transportation
machinery and pharmaceuticals. Many companies of varying
sizes have selected Shizuoka to locate their business
premises, and there are many business opportunities derived
from these core industries. Shizuoka is happy to support
you so that your new business will emerge in synergy
with the existing core industries.
World leaders in Shizuoka
Shizuoka is the birthplace of Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha Motors. All
of them are globally renowned in the automotive and motorcycle industries.
They all have headquarters and/or a plant in Shizuoka, and form the
nucleus of its manufacturing sector. In addition, the prefecture is
home to Yamaha and Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Today, these Shizuoka-based
companies deliver superb-quality musical instruments. Consequently,
the existence of such global leaders creates a number of business opportunities,
and attracts many companies to Shizuoka every year.
186 large-scale plants
| 186 plants by industry |
| Food and beverage |
17 |
| Pulp and paper |
7 |
| Chemicals and
plastic |
24 |
| Metal |
10 |
| General machinery |
9 |
| Electric machinery |
35 |
| Transportation machinery |
56 |
| Precision machinery |
5 |
| Musical instruments |
4 |
| Research laboratories |
4 |
| Others |
15 |
According to research in cooperation with municipalities
in Shizuoka, Shizuoka has 186 large-scale plants that
employ at least 300 employees. These plants are the backbone
of industry and the economy in Shizuoka, and contribute
to the further development of the prefecture.
Success fostering success
The success of the existing
core industries further develops emerging ones in Shizuoka.
Focusing on the shipment values by industry, it is obvious
that Shizuoka has nationally competitive and powerful
lines of business. Shizuoka strives to develop new businesses
and industries in synergy with the core industries.
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Prominent
industries in Shizuoka (2004)
|
| |
| Transportation
machinery |
 |
| Rank |
 |
Prefecture |
|
(In millions of yen) |
|
Share (%) |
| 1 |
Aichi |
18,103,593 |
35.7 |
| 2 |
Shizuoka |
4,828,223 |
9.5 |
| 3 |
Kanagawa |
4,180,628 |
8.2 |
| 4 |
Mie |
2,455,166 |
4.8 |
| 5 |
Gunma |
2,361,997 |
4.7 |
| Total |
|
50,688,774 |
|
|
| Census of Manufacturers, Report by Industry (Entities with at least 4 employees), published by Statistics Office of Economic Affairs |
|
|
|
| Electric
machinery, telecommunication equipment,
electronic components, and devices |
 |
| Rank |
|
Prefecture |
|
(In millions of yen) |
|
Share (%) |
| 1 |
Aichi |
3,530,472 |
7.1 |
| 2 |
Tokyo |
2,961,037 |
6.0 |
| 3 |
Shizuoka |
2,753,176 |
5.5 |
| 4 |
Nagano |
2,722,652 |
5.5 |
| 5 |
Hyogo |
2,486,396 |
5.0 |
| Total |
|
49,629,900 |
|
|
| Census of Manufacturers, Report by Industry (Entities with at least 4 employees), published by Statistics Office of Economic Affairs |
|
|
| |
|
|
| Chemicals |
 |
| Rank |
|
Prefecture |
|
(In millions of yen) |
|
Share (%) |
| 1 |
Osaka |
2,216,256 |
9.2 |
| 2 |
Kanagawa |
2,179,053 |
9.0 |
| 3 |
Chiba |
2,154,197 |
8.9 |
| 4 |
Yamaguchi |
1,493,625 |
6.2 |
| 5 |
Shizuoka |
1,474,785 |
6.1 |
| Total |
|
24,125,380 |
|
|
| Census of Manufacturers, Report by Industry (Entities with at least 4 employees), published by Statistics Office of Economic Affairs |
|
|
|
| Beverages,
cigarettes and feed |
 |
| Rank |
|
Prefecture |
|
(In millions of yen) |
|
Share (%) |
| 1 |
Shizuoka |
1,014,635 |
9.6 |
| 2 |
Kyoto |
661,569 |
6.2 |
| 3 |
Tochigi |
655,983 |
6.2 |
| 4 |
Fukuoka |
576,450 |
5.4 |
| 5 |
Kanagawa |
550,922 |
5.2 |
| Total |
|
10,617,957 |
|
|
| Census of Manufacturers, Report by Industry (Entities with at least 4 employees), published by Statistics Office of Economic Affairs |
|
|
| |
|
|
| Pharmaceuticals |
 |
| Rank |
|
Prefecture |
|
(In millions of yen) |
|
Share (%) |
| 1 |
Osaka |
847,794 |
13.0 |
| 2 |
Shizuoka |
702,306 |
10.8 |
| 3 |
Saitama |
677,731 |
10.4 |
| 4 |
Kanagawa |
385,708 |
5.9 |
| 5 |
Tochigi |
375,680 |
5.8 |
| Total |
|
6,525,293 |
|
|
| Statistical Survey on Trends in Pharmaceutical Production, published by Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare |
|
|
|
| Musical
instruments |
 |
| Rank |
|
Prefecture |
|
(In millions of yen) |
|
Share (%) |
| 1 |
Shizuoka |
136,339 |
76.4 |
| 2 |
Saitama |
12,267 |
6.9 |
| 3 |
Nagano |
5,659 |
3.2 |
| 4 |
Aichi |
3,231 |
1.8 |
| 5 |
Tokyo |
2,692 |
1.5 |
| Total |
|
178,451 |
|
|
| Census of Manufacturers, Report by Industry (Entities with at least 4 employees), published by Statistics Office of Economic Affairs |
|
|
| |
|
|
| Furniture |
 |
| Rank |
|
Prefecture |
|
(In millions of yen) |
|
Share (%) |
| 1 |
Aichi |
110,411 |
12.1 |
| 2 |
Fukuoka |
81,180 |
8.9 |
| 3 |
Gifu |
62,579 |
6.9 |
| 4 |
Shizuoka |
51,178 |
5.6 |
| 5 |
Saitama |
49,219 |
5.4 |
| Total |
|
912,866 |
|
|
| Census of Manufacturers, Report by Industry (Entities with at least 4 employees), published by Statistics Office of Economic Affairs |
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