Facts:

• Located in Southeast Honshu, Japan
• Attracted over 150 private firms to locate there

Physical factors:

• Flat relief → Easy to construct buildings
• Mild climate → Average yearly temperature of 15°C is comfortable for researchers
• Lake and national park only 3km away from the city
  → A scenic environment for quaternary workers to unwind, inspire new creative ideas

Human factors:

• Good transport links – There are expressways and a railway connecting Tsukuba to Tokyo, the capital city
  → Companies can easily transport their scientists or raw materials for research and development
• 60km from Narita Airport, 80km from Haneda Airport – Workers from different countries can collaborate with ease

Economic factors:

• Tsukuba has a university and college → Companies can easily hire high-ability graduates with the required research and development skills

Last updated: Apr 2025