Japanese Investment Map in Greater Cincinnati
Discover why the Greater Cincinnati region is one of the most attractive U.S. locations for Japanese companies. With a strategic location, low operating costs, and a strong community, Cincinnati offers the right environment for business growth and quality of life.
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Access to Customers
- 2.3 million population – 28th largest region in the United States
- 24 major metro markets located within 1,000 kilometers
- 66% of the nation’s markets and 52% U.S. manufacturing within 1,000 kilometers
Strong Corporate Presence/Company Headquarters
450+ foreign-owned firms plus 8 Fortune ™ 500 company headquarters in the region including Kroger (Ranked 25) and P&G (Ranked 50). Other headquarters include:
- GE AeroSpace (Ranked 56)
- Western & Southern (Ranked 284)
- Fifth Third Bancorp (Ranked 321)
- Cincinnati Financial (Ranked 393)
- Cintas (Ranked 436)
- American Financial Group (Ranked 470)
Talent Pipeline
- Over 300 colleges with more than 1.2 million students within 325 kilometers
- 25 colleges, universities and professional schools located within 50 kilometers
- A workforce of more than 1.7 million workers within 80 kilometers of the city center
Affordable Lifestyle
Cost of Living Index
U.S.: 100 | Cincinnati MSA: 96 (4% below national average) Source: C2ER COLI, 2024
Median Housing Cost
National: $412,400 | Cincinnati: $299,800 Source: National Association of REALTORS Q2 2024
Average Commute Time
25 Minutes
0% Taxes
Taxes on corporate income, inventory, out-of-state sale, new machinery and equipment, profit, and franchise taxes in Ohio
Lower Operating Costs
Affordable living and a high quality of life create a positive business climate and a great place to live.
Brightest Talent at the Best Cost
Affordable living and a high quality of life create a positive business climate and a great place to live.
Benefits to Importers
- Tariff Savings
- Faster Processing
- Customers Clearance
Greater Cincinnati Region
Japanese Investment Companies
Japanese Investment in the Greater Cincinnati region comprises over 140 companies directly employing thousands locally.
- Automotive
- Logistics & Distribution
- Manufacturing
- Bio Health
- Professional Services
- Wholesale
- Chemical
- Food / Restaurants
- Technology
Indiana
- Arvin Sango, Inc.
- Nippon Steel Pipe America Inc.
- CGB Enterprises, Inc.
- NSK Corporation
- Helena Agri- Enterprises LLC
- Madison Precision Products, Inc.
- Amada Press System America
- Best Sanitizers Inc.
- Hankyu Hanshin Express (USA), Inc.
- International Mold Steel, Inc.
- Loyalty Group Insurance Services, Inc.
- MSE Express America, Inc.
- NNR Global Logistics USA, Inc.
- Steel Technologies LLC
- Tokyo Boeki North America, Inc.
- Toyota Boshoku America, Inc
- Worldwide Frontier LLC
- Chako Bakery & Café
- Clarion Corporation of America
- Horibe U.S.A., Inc.
- Kanefusa USA Corporation
- Maruka USA
- MUFG Bank, Ltd
- Obara Corporation USA
- Takatsu MFG America, Inc.
- TOMATEC America, Inc.
- Toyota North America Parts Center
- ESTIC America, Inc. Fujita Rashi USA
- Fujitsu Consulting
- Idaka America, Inc
- Kintetsu World Express (U.S.A.), Inc.
- Matsuya Japanese Restaurant
- Nagomi Japanese Restaurant
- Senko America Corporation
- Tenryu America, Inc
- Toyo Denyo Co. Ltd/Waltex
- Toyota Tsusho America, Inc
- Green Tokai Co., LTD
- Green Tokai Co., LTD
- INOAC USA, Inc.
- Kumon North America, Inc
- Miyaki USA, Inc
- Nippon Express USA, Inc.
- Shinwa USA Corporation
- TF-Metal USA, LLC
- Toyo Seat USA Co.
- Trancy Logistics America
Kentucky
OHIO
- A & E Diepro Corporation
- ADVICS North America, Inc.
- American Showa, Inc
- Asahi Diamond America, Inc
- Canon Solutions America, Inc.
- ClarkDietrich Building Systems LLC
- Daruma Kombini
- DMG MORI Manufacturing USA
- Hartz Mountain Corporation
- Interesse interna- tional inc.
- Kao USA, Inc.
- Makino, Inc.
- Miroku Machine Tool, Inc.
- Mitsui Sumitomo Marine Management
- Nikke Kureha America Co., LTD
- OSG Tap & Die, Inc.
- Pioneer Automotive Technologies, Inc
- Shima American Corporation
- Staffmark
- Sun Chemical – Spring Grove
- ThreeBond International, Inc.
- Toyobo Kureha America Co., Ltd
- UGN, Inc.
- Yamazen, Inc.
- Accretech SBS, Inc.
- Ahresty Wilmington Corporation
- Ando Japanese Restaurant
- Azbil North America, Inc.
- Cinter HR Plus
- Coco Sakula
- Obara Corporation USA
- ENEOS Materials America, Inc.
- Hayashi Telempu North America
- INX International Ink Co.
- KYOCERA SENCO Industrial Tools, Inc.
- Master Halco, Inc.
- MISA Sales & Trading Offices
- Neaton Auto Products Manufacturing
- Nitto Denko Avecia, Inc.
- Pacific Manufacturing Ohio, Inc.
- Promax Automotive Inc.
- Shiraishi America Inc
- SteelSummit Ohio
- Sunstar Engineering Americas, Inc.
- Tires Plus Total Car Care
- Toyota Financial Services
- Usui International Corporation
- YKK AP America, Inc
- Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions
- Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company
- Anest IWATA Americas, Inc.
- Bare Escentuals, Inc.
- Cinter Networks
- Consolidated Grain and Barge Co
- Dayton Lamina Corporation
- FANUC America Corporation
- Hitachi Astemo Ohio Manufacturing, Inc.
- Iwata Bolt Co., Ltd.
- Kyotoseiko America Inc.
- Meiko America, Inc.
- Mitsubishi Electric Automotive
- Netcracker Technology Solutions, Inc
- Noritake Co., Inc., Abrasives Division
- Philidelphia Insurance Companies
- Roji Sushi Bar
- SHONAN Machinery America, Inc.
- SUMCO Phoenix Corporation
- Takumi Stamping, Inc.
- Tokin America Corporation
- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
- Weastec Inc.
- Yuasa International, Inc.
- ADVICS Manufacturing Ohio, Inc.
- Amano Cincinnati, Inc
- Anest IWATA Air Engineering.
- BentOn
- Cinter Technology Services
- Creo Consulting LLC
- Denso Robotics
- Fujitec America, Inc
- Ikeuchi USA, Inc.
- Kao Collins, Inc.
- Lixel dba Basco
- Midwest Mold & Texture Corporation
- Mitutoyo America Corporation
- Neturen America Corporation
- Omron Management Center of America
- Pilkington North America, Inc.
- Sen Fish Market
- SMC Corporation of America
- Sun Chemical – North
- Techno UMG America, Inc.
- Tokio Marine HCC (Surety Group)
- TSK America Co., Ltd.
- YAC Robot Systems, Inc
- Yusen Logistics (Americas), Inc.
U.S Region
Convenient & Centrally Located
Greater Cincinnati’s transportation infrastructure is designed to support economic growth and connectivity. Our transportation network includes 3 major interstate highways (I-71, I-74, I-75) and a beltway providing easy access to surrounding areas and keeping commute times manageable for company employees.
The region is also served by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), which is a major hub for cargo flights and serves as a gateway for international travel.
Companies located in Greater Cincinnati are within 1,000 km of 66% of the U.S. population and 52% of US manufacturing, making our location convenient and keeping the cost of transporting people and goods relatively low.
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National Recognition
Cincinnati continues to earn national attention as one of America’s best places to live:
Cincinnati Cultural Highlights
The region is known for its:
- Parks and natural areas, including Ault Park’s Sakura Grove maintained by JASGC
- Museums and family attractions
- Three professional sports teams
- Family-fun attractions like the cincinnati zoo
- World-renowned ballet and symphony
- Japanese restaurants and popular food retailers
- High-ranking medical facilities, including Cincinnati Children’s Hospital (#1 ranked)
What Others Say
What Makes Cincinnati a Greater Place to Live?
Local Japanese Says:
“You can enjoy things you would usually only find in a big city, but at relatively affordable prices and from much closer seats.”
“I find appealing places like Coco Sakula and Trader Joe’s, the cherry blossoms at Ault Park, and the growing number of great restaurants.”
“Cincinnati may be a small city, but it has a good mix of everything.”
The Cincinnati area is well-known for its numerous public parks and natural areas including Ault Park’s Sakura Grove, which the Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati helps to maintain. In addition to our parks, we have several museums, three pro-sports teams, world – renowned ballet & symphony, family-fun attractions, popular food retailers, Japanese restaurants, and high-ranking medical facilities including #1 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
The Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati (JASGC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1988. Our mission is to build understanding and cultural awareness between Japan and Greater Cincinnati.
We host networking events, business presentations, and cultural workshops that foster connections and support both companies and individuals.