Sustainable business development in eco-town Kitakyushu
Steel and chemical industries
Kitakyushu has a history in the steel and chemical industries that drove Japan's modernization. Making the most of its industrial history, the city is now focusing on cutting-edge technology such as robotics and next-generation manufacturing.
A leader in environmental technology and sustainable urban development
Facing pollution problems in the past, the citizens, businesses, and government of Kitakyushu City worked together to improve the environment. As a result, the city has received international recognition as an “eco-model city.”
Logistics and international business hub
Kitakyushu City is a port city close to mainland Asia. It functions as a base for the import and export of automobiles and machinery parts, with an environment suited to international trade and logistics.