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- 500+ Japanese business establishments across Tamil Nadu
- Five prefecture-level MoUs: Hiroshima, Kanagawa, Ehime, Osaka, Kochi
- Focus on automotive, electronics, renewable energy, MedTech, AI, blue economy, infrastructure, and sustainability
- Chennai - Japan Business Roundtables hosted with JETRO
- Participation in India - Japan Summits, CEATEC, and Tokyo Mobility Show
- Hosting Japanese business delegations to Tamil Nadu's industrial parks
- Tamil Nadu participated in the World Expo 2025 held in Osaka, Japan
- MoU between Hiroshima University & Anna University for academic exchanges and research
- Hirotec investments in Coimbatore's automotive component sector
- Mahindra Industrial Park supporting Hiroshima-based firms
- Government-level MoU signed in 2012
- Focus areas: smart cities, port logistics, life sciences
- Companies from Kanagawa in Tamil Nadu include: Ajinomoto, ETA General, Fujitsu General (Asia), Kasai Seagull Tech, Sical Corporation
- Collaboration in maritime technology, port modernization, textiles, agro-processing, and fisheries
- Key Highlight: High-value exports of Beni Madonna oranges (Ehime Jelly Orange)
- Strengths in advanced manufacturing, MedTech, robotics, AI, and digital innovation
- Strong R&D partnerships and joint research initiatives
- Key Highlight: Companies in Tamil Nadu include: Gates Unitta India Company Pvt. Ltd., Horiaki India Pvt. Ltd., Taoka India Pvt. Ltd.
- Focus on renewable energy, eco-tourism, and coastal sustainability
- Joint opportunities in watershed management, decentralized tourism, and coastal preservation
- Accelerating FDI inflows and trade exchanges
- Strengthening academic and R&D linkages
- Promoting climate-resilient and sustainable development
- Deepening people-to-people and cultural connectivity Shape
- Japanese business establishments in Tamil Nadu: 580+
- Primary sectors: Automotive, electronics, renewable energy, manufacturing, logistics
- Japanese Industrial Townships: 3
- Japan's FDI rank in Tamil Nadu: Among Top 5
- Japanese expat community: Chennai hosts India's largest
- Skill development initiatives:
- 5 Japanese Institutes of Manufacturing (JIMs)
- 4 Japanese Endowed Courses (JECs)
- Strategic MoUs with AOTS Dosokai + five prefectures
- CapitaLand (Japan), JGC Corporation, Mizuho Bank
- Location: Kanchipuram District
- Area: 1,250 acres
- Key Highlights:
- One of India's largest dedicated Japanese townships
- Built for advanced manufacturing and automotive suppliers
- Hosts major companies like Yamaha, Hitachi, and tier-1 auto-component manufacturers
- Developer: Mahindra Industrial Park Chennai Limited
- Area:
- Phase 1: 263 acres
- Phase 2: Ongoing, adding acres
- Key Highlights:
- Designed for Japanese and global investors
- Hosts advanced manufacturing, electronics, and MedTech firms, including: Yanmar Engine, Nissei Electricals, Omron Healthcare, Mitsubishi Electric
| Tamil Nadu Institution | Japanese Partner(s) | Collaboration Area |
|---|---|---|
| Anna University | Kyoto University, University of Tokyo | Engineering, Sustainability, AI |
| IIT Madras | University of Tokyo, Osaka University, RIKEN | Robotics, Advanced Materials, Mobility |
| SRM University | Chiba University | Healthcare |
| Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | Ritsumeikan University | ICT, Biotech |
| VIT Vellore | Hiroshima University | Student Exchange, Joint Research |
