Links

Government and other public offices

• Osaka Prefectural Government ( http://www.pref.osaka.jp/en/index.html )
• Izumisano City ( http://www.city.izumisano.osaka.jp/english.html )
• Sennan City (Japanese Only) ( http://www.city.sennan.osaka.jp/ )
• Tajiri Town (Japanese Only) ( http://www.town.tajiri.osaka.jp/ )
• Hannan Sky Town (Japanese Only) ( http://www.pref.osaka.jp/skytown/index.html )
• Investment Promotion Center, Osaka Prefectural Government ( http://www.o-bic.net/ )
• Technology Research Institute of Osaka Prefecture ( http://www.tri.pref.osaka.jp/en/ )
• Institute of Advanced Industry Development of Osaka Prefecture (Japanese Only)
  ( http://www.pref.osaka.jp/aid/index.html )
• Public University Corporation Osaka Prefecture University
  ( http://www.osakafu-u.ac.jp/english/index.html )
• Osaka Prefecture town management foundation (Japanese Only)( http://www.osaka-town.or.jp)
• Osaka Customs ( http://www.customs.go.jp/osaka/english/index.htm )

Business Support

• Osaka Industrial Promotion Organization (Japanese Only) ( http://www.mydome.jp/index.html )

  A business portal for owners of small and medium-sized companies as well as those who plan to start their own businesses. This site offers a place where you can find counsel, information and support by the Osaka Prefectural Government, the Japanese Government, and small and medium-sized enterprise support organizations.

• Kansai Partnership(KPS) (http://www.kansaips.jp/index.htm)

  KPS is an Non-Profit Organization and carrying out various projects and activities to promote foreign investment in Kansai through the collaboration of local government, economic associations and other related organizations in the Kansai.

• OSAKA Tourism & Converntion Guidance ( http://www.octb.jp/english/ )

  Provides general information regarding tour sites and convention halls in Osaka Prefecture. Provides an outline of services as well as access to sightseeing information and convention halls.

• International Business Organization of Osaka, Inc.(IBO) ( http://www.ibo.or.jp/index_e.thml )

  The IBO Homepage, a non-profit organization founded by the Osaka Prefectural Government and other Osaka based companies.It’s purpose is to assist Osaka businesses in expanding their operations abroad.They provide trade, investment, and other information to overseas businesses considering operations in Osaka as well.Information on rental services overseas is available.

• Osaka Business and Investment Center(O-BIC) ( http://o-bic.net/ )

  O-BIC serves as a one-stop support center for foreign corporations establishing a business base in Osaka.Information on Osaka’s business market and incentives are provided.

• Japan External Trade Organization(JETRO) ( http://www.jetro.go.jp/ )

  JETRO supports foreign companies who are interested in entering the Japanese market. JETRO provides information and services such as business matching with Japanese companies

• Osaka Foundation of International Exchange(OFIX) ( http://www.ofix.or.jp/english/index.html )

  OFIX supports and assists the international exchange activities of the people of Osaka.

Transportation

• Kansai International Airport ( http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/index.asp )
• West Japan Railway ( http://www.westjr.co.jp/english/global.html )
• Nankai Electric Railway (Japanese Only) ( http://www.nankai.co.jp/ )
• Nankai Bus (Japanese Only) ( http://www.nankaibus.jp/ )
• Hanshin Expressway (Japanese Only) ( http://www.hanshin-exp.co.jp/drivers/index.html )
• West Nippon Expressway Company Limited (Japanese Only) ( http://www.w-nexco.co.jp/ )
• Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise ( http://www.kate.co.jp/pc/e_time_table/e_rinku.html )