Jobs in Hiroshima
Hiroshima Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chugoku region. The capital is the city of Hiroshima. It has been a core trade and culture center since the beginning of Japan’s recorded history. Hiroshima prefecture lies in the middle of Ch?goku, facing Shikoku across the Seto Inland Sea. Most of the prefecture consists of mountains an also rivers that produce rich plains near the coast, islands are characteristic of the prefecture in the Inland sea. The sheltered nature of the Inland Sea makes Hiroshima’s climate very mild.
Its largest industry is the manufacturing industry with core industries being the production of cars (Mazda) car parts and industrial equipment of which Mazda is headquartered in Hiroshima Prefecture. Mazda Motor Company, now controlled by the Ford Motor Company, is Hiroshima’s leading company. Mazda accounts for 32% of Hiroshima’s GDP. Mazda makes numerous models in Hiroshima for worldwide export, including the popular Mazda RX-8 and Mazda CX-7. Other Mazda factories are in and General machinery and equipment also account for a large portion of exports. Employment opportunities in this industry include mechanics and engineers. Accountants, administrators, marketing agents and secretaries are required in the running of the company.
Several companies have taken advantage of these industries. They require research and design capabilities and these companies provide just that, for example, Hiroshima Vehicle Engineering Company (HIVEC). These are striving businesses in Japan. The job opportunities these companies present are centered on those with the research and design capabilities mentioned above.
Wholesale and retail areas are also very developed industries. Car sales agents, marketing agents, advertising agents, shop attendants and assistants are the various job opportunities available in these industries.
Shipbuilding is another active industry which is used in the trading sector. Engineers are the main job opportunity offered. Hiroshima has long been a port city and Hiroshima port or Hiroshima International Airport can be used for the transportation of goods.
Another result of the concentration of industry is the formation of fundamental technologies. This is considered by business to be a major reason for location in Hiroshima. Business setup costs are also much lower than other large cities in the country and there is a comprehensive system of tax breaks on offer for businesses which locate in Hiroshima. This opens doors for entrepreneurs to start their own business in Hiroshima. Ongoing projects are the Hiroshima Station Urban Development District and the area which offer capital installments (up to 501 million yen over 5 years), tax breaks and employee subsidies. Seifu Shinto, New town is the largest construction project in the region. It is attempting to design from the ground up a place to work, play, relax and live. Prospective workers and construction workers are job opportunities created by the project.
Posted by Cyber World Jobs on Nov.27, 2008, under Jobs in Japan
