Tokyo Shoko Research’s Fukuoka Branch reports that in FY2024, 456 companies relocated headquarters or core HQ functions to Fukuoka from other prefectures, a 27.3 percent increase from the previous year. By industry, construction, manufacturing, wholesale, retail, and information and communications all recorded net inflows. Notably, information and communications posted a net inflow of 28 companies, the highest in Japan, reflecting the impact of Fukuoka City’s startup support initiatives. Source: FIBA

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