Message from the execultive office.

This time, I have been appointed 20s.

The current social economic situation is very severe, but we will act with the power of all members to create Akita, which can be hoped for the future.

In particular, what I would like to work on is to work on ” Initiatives for carbon neutral”, “Revitalization of the city center of Akita City”, “Strengthening the port functions of Akita Port”, “Promotion of the Japan Sea Economic Exchange” ,” Management support for small and medium -sized businesses and small businesses” It is 5 items.

 

As we celebrate our 115th anniversary in 2022, we continue in our role as a comprehensive economic organization for the region and as a bridge between member companies and countries overseas. We remain committed to the prosperity of our members for the benefit our hometown, Akita.

 

November 1, 2022

Akita Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Chairman Yoshiyuki Tsuji

ABOUT US

Name
Akita Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Address
1-47 Kyokuhoku Nishiki Machi, Akita City, Akita 010-0923, JAPAN
Phone
TEL:+81-18-866-6679 FAX:+81-18-862-2101
Number of members
4,961 (As at end-March 2023)
Associated Overseas Organization

The Activities of Akita Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Enhancing Economic Exchange in the Pan Sea of Japan

Exchange with the Republic of Fiji

we signed an “Economic Exchange Agreement” together with Korea SME Fusion Ebara Union and Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, Coastal Region and the Yanbian Branch of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade. We have subsequently organized economic exchange meetings in each region, working in close co-operation to promote economic development in these areas.

 

November 2014: 1st Economic Exchange Meeting (Akita, Japan)

October 2015: 2nd Economic Exchange Meeting (Yanji, Yanbian State, Jilin Province, China)

November 2016: 3rd Economic Exchange Meeting (Vladivostok, Russia Coastal Region)

September 2017: 4th Economic Exchange Meeting (Akita, Japan)

August 2018: 5th Economic Exchange Meeting (Yanji, Yanbian State, Jilin Province, China)

October 2019: 6nd Economic Exchange Meeting (Yanji, Gangwon-do)

November 2021: 7th Economic Exchange Meeting(Online)

※Meetings from 2022 onwards have been postponed due to the effects of the new coronavirus, etc.

We are also looking to expand the development of exchange agreements with ASEAN/Pacific countries.

Supporting Doing Business Overseas

Business meeting held among the three regions in Japan, China, and Russia

We support business matching for the companies doing business overseas in cooperation with the related institutions in the prefecture. We also help promote trade by issuing certificates of origin and other trade-related certificates.

Strengthening Corporate Competitiveness

How to Write a Business Plan Seminar held

We offer variety of seminars leading to market expansion and management improvement for our member companies. In addition, we help enhance competitiveness of our member companies with our consistent management support from start to succession of business.

Promotion of Visitor Attractions of Domestic and Foreign Tourists

“The Akita Dog”popular all over the world

We are creating regional tourism attractions based on traditional arts and culture to increase visit from domestic and overseas tourists, for example through initiatives targeting large cruise ships.

Petitioning and Lobbying

Filing a petition with the governor

Gathering opinions from the member companies and citizens, we petition national and local governments for demands that will lead to solving problems of the region and industry.

Information of Akita

Akita Prefecture Overview

Akita Prefecture is located on the Japan Sea side almost due north 450km of Tokyo, on almost the same latitude as Beijing, Madrid, and New York.

The total area is 11,630 square kilometers with the population of 910,000, approximately one third of which reside in and around the capitol, Akita City. (As of January, 2024)

For further information on Akita Prefecture, click below.

Access

From Tokyo, Akita is about one hour by air, and four hours by Shinkansen “Komachi” without a transfer.
International air service between Inchon Airport, Korea and Akita Airport has three flights a week.(Currently closed)
The ferry route also connects Akita Port with, Tsuruga Port, Fukui, Niigata Port, Niigata, Niigata, and Tomakomai East Port, Hokkaido.

The regular container sea route links Akita Port with Dalian, Qingdao of China via Port Pusan of Korea.

For further information on air routes, railroad, sea routes, click below.

For Tourist Information

Seasonal Charms of Akita

Spring : Kakunodate – Landmark Cherry Blossom

 Spring : Kakunodate – Landmark Cherry Blossom

Weeping cherry blossoms of Kakunodate

Town of Kakunodate, famous for its cherry blossoms, is a historical place of interest in Akita. Weeping cherry blossoms filling up the samurai residence district is particularly popular among tourists.

Summer : Kanto Matsuri, Akita’s summer festival

Summer : Kanto Matsuri, Akita’s summer festival

Kanto Festival : Akita’s summer tradition

In Kanto Matsuri, one of the three major summer festivals of Tohoku, the night sky is illuminated by numerous paper lanterns hanging on bamboo poles as high as 12 meters shaped like ears of rice plants.

Fall : Hot spring and fall foliage

Fall : Hot spring and fall foliage

Enjoy both open-air spa and foliage

Autumn Foliage in Akita begins from Towada-Hachimantai, and can be enjoyed throughout the prefecture. Autumn leaves viewed from open-air bath in hot spring spa is very popular among tourists.

Winter : Ski, the sports of choice in snow country

Winter : Ski, the sports of choice in snow country

Lake Tazawa Ski Resort (13 courses)

ake Tazawa Ski Resort, overlooking Lake Tazawa, has magnificent panoramic view and powder snow favored by skiers, having hosted the World Cup Ski Mogu.

Akita has much more attractions to offer. For more tourism information, click here.

For Tourism Information of Tohoku Region, click here.

Trade Information

 

Akita Port, Gateway of Trade


Port of Akita is the seaport with a history marking the 50th anniversary in January 2015. It has been disignated as the International Maritime Container port of the Sea of Japan Base Port by the government in 2011, and positioned as a strategic port to perform the container transport with the opposite shore of the Sea of Japan. With expansion work of the International Container Terminal facility completed in 2015, the annual container handling capacity has been expanded to 100,000TEU. Also, the installment of additional gantry cranes has facilitated further improvement of cargo handling.

Our handling schematics for inquiries from overseas firms about trading partners

 

Corporate Information

Firm Type of Business Web Site
Miyamori Company LTD producing / saling / laminated lumber for the structure http://www.miyamori.co.jp/english/
Alpha Electronics AKITA Plant Developing/Manufacturing / Sales of Bulk Metal® Foil Resistors / Resistance Standards / Thermosensitive Resistors / Thin Film Resistors http://www.alpha-elec.co.jp/e_index.html
Omagari Oils and Fats,Inc Used Cooking oil Recycling & Consulting / for feed, product raw material, and biofuel. / Food waste Recycling & Consulting / Ilium of fish, beef cattle, pork pig and fats for feed. / Lard products http://www.oof.co.jp/?page_id=73
Aises Co LTD producing/design/electrical equipment,New energy allied enterprise http://aises.jp/foreign/english/top.html
Matsuzawa Co LTD A design / production / sale of Micro Hardness tester, Vickers Hardness Tester, Rockwell Hardness Tester, Automatic Tester http://www.matsuzawa-ht.com/us/index.htm
kamata Giken Co LTD Dealing in a great variety of concentrators, pumps, jigs, crushers, mixers, separators, dehydrators, ventilators, dust catchers, valves, pipes, pressure washers, etc http://www.kamatagiken.com/index-e.html
Saiya Shuzouten Co LTD producing/Sake http://www.yukinobousha.jp/english/index.htm
Hinomaru Jozo Co LTD producing/Sake http://hinomaru-sake.com/english-top/
Tenju Shuzo Co LTD producing/Sake http://www.tenju.co.jp/en/index.html
Kodama Brewing Co LTD producing/Sake http://www.kodamajozo.co.jp/about_us/about_us.html
Kikuchi Gohan Mokko Co LTD A design/producing/shoji screens, sliding paper-doors, free board of laminated lumber, the Japanese-style room fixtures materials etc http://www.kikuchi-japan.com/
Akita Shurui Seizoh Co LTD producing/Sake http://www.takashimizu.com/

Contact Us

Akita Chamber of Commerce and Industry

1-47 Kyokuhoku Nishiki Machi, Akita City, Akita 010-0923, JAPAN

Email:shinko@akitacci.or.jp

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