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\/><strong>About the Tour<\/strong><br \/>METI-Kansai has strengthened exchanges with overseas organizations by leveraging the opportunity presented by Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.<br \/>Through these efforts, it has become clear that interest in the Kansai region is increasing, especially in the life sciences field. There is also a growing need for opportunities to connect with companies and research institutions in Kansai.<br \/>Based on this background, the Kansai Life Science Tour will be held to build relationships that can lead to future collaboration and initiatives. The main target participants are representatives of chambers of commerce in Japan from G7 countries and related organizations.<br \/>During the tour, participants will visit key sites such as <strong>Nakanoshima Qross<\/strong>, a hub for regenerative medicine, and <strong>KENTO (Northern Osaka Health and Biomedical Innovation Town)<\/strong>, a center for health and medical innovation. These visits will showcase the strengths and initiatives of the life sciences sector in Kansai in an integrated way.<br \/>In Kyoto City, the program will be held at KYOTO MOYASHI HOUSE, where <strong>company pitch sessions and networking events<\/strong> will take place. This will create opportunities for interaction between overseas organizations and Kansai companies.<br \/><strong>Itinerary of the Tour<\/strong><br \/><strong>1. Nakanoshima Qross<\/strong><br \/>\u30fbPresentations and discussion<br \/>\u30fbSite visit<br \/><strong>2. KENTO (Northern Osaka Health and Biomedical Innovation Town)<\/strong><br \/>\u30fbIntroduction to the KENTO Area (from the bus)<br \/>\u30fbPresentations and discussion with:<br \/>\u3000-National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center<br \/>\u3000-National Institute of Health and Nutrition<br \/>\u30fbSite visit:<br \/>\u3000-National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center<br \/><strong>3. Company Pitch Sessions and Networking Events in KYOTO MOYASHI HOUSE<\/strong><br \/>\u30fbCompany pitches by Kyoto-based companies<br \/>\u30fbNetworking session<br \/>Through this tour, we will promote relationship-building between overseas organizations and research institutions and companies in Kansai, with the aim of leading to future collaboration and investment.<br \/><strong>Notes<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nakanoshima-qross.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Nakanoshima Qross<\/a>:<br \/>Nakanoshima Qross is a unique hub for the industrialization of future medicine, bringing together medical institutions, companies, startups, support organizations, and more under one roof.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/co-creation.ken-to.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">KENTO (Northern Osaka Health and Biomedical Innovation Town)<\/a>:<br \/>At KENTO, research institutions and companies in the field of health and medicine gather and promote open innovation.<br \/><strong>Contact<\/strong><br \/>Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Kansai Bureau<br \/>International Investment Promotion Division<br \/>Email: bzl-invest-japan-kansai@meti.go.jp<\/p>\n<p>Osaka, with a population of 8.8 million people, is the largest metropolis in western Japan with a high concentration of economic, financial, and urban infrastructure. 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