Kyoto is an unusual city in the world, due to the coexistence of a wide range of manufacturing industries, from the traditional to cutting-edge.

For a long time the capital of Japan, Kyoto has nurtured sensitivity and technology backed by history and culture. Over the centuries, Kyoto has drawn in diverse peoples who, through diligence and dedication in their fields, have cultivated a climate of respect for originality and progressiveness. Kyoto has continued to create new value that brings innovation into people's lifestyles.

Kyoto companies possess unique value cultivated over many years.With the slogan “Connecting ‘the real thing ‘(HONMAMON*)” -Continuous self-transformation, for Kyoto companies

We, the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry, offer support in combining their strengths in every possible way to create new value. We assist companies in Kyoto enhance their unique strengths, keep evolving, and succeeding even in challenging situations.

I am looking forward enthusiastically to the development of “HONMAMON” business that will arise from deepening exchange between your company and Kyoto.

* “HONMAMON” refers to innovation cultivated through continuous effort, impossible to imitate, passed down with pride, and capable of deeply moving us, representing a unique value that truly surpasses the ordinary.

Kyoto is the historical and cultural heart of Japan. It served as the capital of Japan from 794 to 1867. The city is the center of much of Japan’s traditional industries and cultural forms, as well as many important modern companies.

Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) is a major economic organization supported by 12,000 member companies of various sizes dealing in all kinds of business activities. Our mission is to promote the advantages of Kyoto commerce and industry both domestically and internationally.