Business environment
Possessing an advanced, comprehensive transportation network that includes highways, train lines, air routes, and sea routes, the Greater Nagoya Area is optimally located for the efficient, effective movement of goods and services.
by Land
The Greater Nagoya Area is situated in the heart of Japan and thus offers good excellent access to both the Kanto and Kansai regions.
Tokyo can be reached in 1 hour and 40 minutes and Osaka in 50 minutes by Shinkansen. When the Linear Chuo Shinkansen Line starts running, access to Tokyo will be about 40 minutes.
by Sea
Greater Nagoya maintains a superb port system that serves as a gateway to Japan and the rest of the world.
The Port of Nagoya is linked to about 160 countries and regions around the world and is one of the largest trade ports in Japan in terms of total cargo volume and trade value.
Port of Nagoya
No. 1
in cargo volume in Japan
by Air
Greater Nagoya is an ideal location for businesses that have their sights on the global market, with convenient access to major cities around the world.
Greater Nagoya is served by two major airports: Central Japan International Airport (Centrair), which is one of Japan’s most convenient; and Nagoya Airport, which also handles smaller aircraft such as business jets.
Destinations Served by Centrair
International: 27 cities Domestic : 18 cities
※as of July.2025
(Source: Centrair Fiscal Year Ended March 2025 Financial Results)
Innovation hub
STATION Ai
Station Ai, which opened in October 2024, is the largest startup support hub in Japan.
With not only about 680 startups but also 360 partners, including companies, universities, and other entities (as of March 1, 2026), STATION Ai offers, under a single roof, facility functions and support programs necessary to grow startups and promote open innovation between members and thus establish innovative businesses.
Nagoya Innovators Garage
Nagoya Innovators Garage is a members innovation hub established in 2019 through collaboration between the Central Japan Economic Federation and Nagoya City.
As a venue for creation through the fostering of a culture of taking on challenges, transforming businesses, and industry-academia-government partnership, the organization has formed an innovation creation ecosystem in the Chubu Region with the goal of continually creating new industries and value.
