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 About Yokohama
Location of Yokohama / Transportation Access / Business Environment / Key Figures / Comparison of Main Cities
 Location of Yokohama
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Yokohama is the second largest city in Japan, with a population of 3.69 million people. It is located in the metropolitan Tokyo area, which is the center of business, politics, and information in Japan.
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Transportation Access
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Yokohama is a mere 25 minutes from Tokyo.
The Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train, which leaves from Shin-Yokohama station, makes traveling to major cities such as Nagoya, Osaka and Hiroshima easy.
Access to international airports is also convenient: 25 min. to Haneda Airport and 90 min. to Narita Airport.
The Port of Yokohama, one of Japan's major ports, offers excellent physical distribution for the city as well.
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Business Environment
The average cost of office rent in Yokohama is about 60% that of Tokyo. Most companies which have offices in Yokohama cite cost-performance as a reason for coming to the city.
In addition, fluctuation of office rent in Yokohama is much less than that of Tokyo.
It is possible to slash fixed costs by relocating to Yokohama, and it would also be easier to forecast business costs in the future.
Located within the metropolitan area, which has a huge market of 42 million people, Yokohama offers a much more reasonable and comfortable office environment.
Average Land Prices by Use (yen/m2)
| | Yokohama City | Tokyo 23 wards |
| Residential | ¥209,000 | ¥492,000 |
| Commercial | ¥497,900 | ¥2,075,300 |
| Light Industrial | ¥214,800 | ¥400,400 |
| Industrial | ¥117,900 | ¥245,800 |
Source: Published Land Prices (January 2010)
Average Monthly Rent (yen/m2)
| Yokohama Station District | ¥3,755 |
| Shin-Yokohama Station District | ¥3,043 |
| Kannai District | ¥3,028 |
| Business Districts in Tokyo | ¥5,240 |
Source: Miki Shoji Co., Ltd. (June 2011)
(Please refer to Main Business Districts)
Outstanding Human Resources
Yokohama has a working population of 1.74 million and boasts a high number (130,000) of researchers and engineers.
There are numerous universities and colleges in the city and liaisons between industry and academia are also abundant.
Universities with Science and Engineering Faculties/Graduate Schools in Yokohama
Kanagawa University
Kanto Gakuin University (JAPANESE)
Keio University
Showa University
Tokyo City University
Toin University of Yokohama
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Tsurumi University
Yokohama City University
Yokohama National University
Yokohama College of Pharmacy
Key Figures
General
Population: 3,693,268 (June 2011)
Foreign residents: 77,312 (June 2011)
Households: 1,593,309 (June 2011)
Land Area: 434.98km2 (107,485 acre)
Average temperature: 16.5°C (2010)
Economy
Gross product in Yokohama: ¥12,770 billion (2008)
Per capita income: ¥3,100,000 (2008)
Employees: 1,352,216 (2006)
Business establishments & enterprises: 109,632 (2006)
Foreign-affiliated companies: 189 (February 2009)
Port of Yokohama and Trade
Entering vessels: 37,310 (2010)
Value of exports and imports: ¥10,336 billion (2010)
Living Environment
Colleges & Universities: 24 (2010)
International schools: 11 (June 2010)
Medical facilities: 5,043 (2009)
Public libraries: 19 (2010)
Museums: 42 (2010)
Parks: 2,592 (2010)
Comparison of Main Cities
Population
| Yokohama | Chiba | Kawasaki | Kobe | Nagoya | Osaka | Tokyo |
| 3,693,268 | 963,577 | 1,430,433 | 1,545,178 | 2,266,488 | 2,670,162 | 13,191,945 |
Statistical Information Division, Policy Bureau (June 2011)
Number of Foreign-affiliated Companies (Head Office)
| Yokohama | Tokyo | Osaka | Kobe | Kawasaki | Nagoya |
| 189 | 2,356 | 97 | 66 | 38 | 30 |
Source: Directory of Foreign-owned Companies in Japan, Toyo Keizai Inc. (Febrary 2009)
Main Products by Trade Value (Port of Yokohama)
| Export | | Import |
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| Automobiles | 1 | Non-ferrous metal |
| Auto Parts | 2 | Crude/raw oil |
| Motors | 3 | Natural Gas |
Source: Yokohama Customs Office (Year 2010)
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