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Tokyo Metropolitan Government launches its first Indian office in Bengaluru

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YourStory · 1y ago

Tokyo Metropolitan Government launches its first Indian office in Bengaluru

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has opened its first Indian office, Access to Tokyo, in Bengaluru. The office will provide services such as market entry information and business support, facilitating collaborations between Indian and Tokyo-based companies. This move is part of the effort to attract global talent, technology, and investment to Tokyo. The office will engage with local companies, participate in exhibitions and events, and act as an entry point for startups looking to expand into Japan. Additionally, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government recently hosted the SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Global Startup Programme and showcased the newly expanded Tokyo Innovation Base projects.

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