Japan — Special Economic Zones
Japan has 135 Special Economic Zones, encompassing 19 Enterprise Investment Zones, 17 Industrial Parks, 5 Free Zones, 4 Technology Parks, tracked by SEZ Explorer.
Zone Overview
| Total Zones | 135 |
|---|---|
| Zone Types | 19 Enterprise Investment Zones, 17 Industrial Parks, 5 Free Zones, 4 Technology Parks |
| Region | Asia |
Zones in Japan (135 total)
- Zama City Industrial Park — Zama (est. 2007)
- Keihanna Science City (within Kansai Innovation Comprehensive Special Zone) — Spanning Kyoto, Osaka, Nara Prefectures (Keihanna region) (est. 1987)
- Tomakomai East Port Industrial Park — Tomakomai (est. 2010)
- Osaki Green Tech Park — Osaki (est. 2018)
- Sendai Port / Sendai Airport Foreign Access Zone — Sendai (est. 1992)
- Ryugasaki Industrial Park — Ryugasaki (est. 1970)
- Financial-Industry Special Zone — Naha City / Urasoe City / Nago City / Ginoza City (est. 2005)
- Tobata Industrial Park — Kitakyushu (est. 1985)
- Hitachi Industrial Park — Hitachi (est. 1966)
- Hitachinaka Industrial Park — Hitachinaka (est. 1993)
- 長崎港小ヶ倉柳埠頭地区指定保税地域 (Nagasaki Port Ogekura-Yanagi Wharf Designated Bonded Area) — Nagasaki City (est. 2000)
- Special Free Trade Zone in Nakagusuku Bay District — Uruma / Nakagusuku Bay (est. 1999)
- 清水港輸入促進地域 (Shimizu Port Foreign Access Zone, FAZ) — Shizuoka (Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City) (est. 1996)
- 国際港湾交流特区 (International Port Exchange Special Zone) — Shimizu Port, Shizuoka City (est. 2017)
- Semboku City National Strategic Special Zone — Semboku
- Kariya Industrial Park — Kariya (est. 2005)
- Osaka Prefecture / Osaka City Super City-type National Strategic Special Zone — Osaka
- Kitami Economic Zone — Kitami (est. 2015)
- Kanda Industrial Park — Kanda (est. 1990)
- Digital Garden City Health Special Zone (Kaga / Chino / Kibichuo) — Kaga / Chino / Kibichuo
- Yokohama IT Cluster — Yokohama (est. 2013)
- Fukushima–Nagasaki New Technology Implementation Kizuna Special Zone
- Miyagi–Kumamoto Industrial Hub Formation Kizuna Special Zone
- Rare Metal Recycling Resources Special Zone (Akita)
- Tome Industrial Zone — Tome (est. 2000)
- アジアNo.1航空宇宙産業クラスター形成特区 (Asia’s No.1 Aerospace Industry Cluster Formation Strategic Special Zone) — Includes zones in Mie (e.g. Suzuka, Yokkaichi, Ise etc.) (est. 2011)
- Tagajo Industrial Park — Tagajo (est. 2009)
- Tagawa Industrial Park — Tagawa (est. 1995)
- Furukawa Industrial Zone — Furukawa (est. 1995)
- Next-Generation Energy and Mobility Creation Special Zone (Toyota) — Toyota
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Special Economic Zones are there in Japan?
Japan has 135 Special Economic Zones registered on SEZ Explorer.
What types of economic zones exist in Japan?
Japan's zone ecosystem includes 19 Enterprise Investment Zones, 17 Industrial Parks, 5 Free Zones, 4 Technology Parks.
What is a notable Special Economic Zone in Japan?
Zama City Industrial Park is one of the economic zones in Japan, located in Zama.