財団法人 ソフトピアジャパン  中部圏のIT拠点
Softopia Japan: Central Japan's IT Hub
 
About Us
  Location
  Network Infrastructure
  Facilities
  Living Environment
  Human Resources
  Venture Support
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Business Environment

Central Japan's IT Hub

 Gifu Prefecture, located in the center of Japan in terms of geographical location as well as population distribution, is well connected to the rest of the country due to the growth of the highway system and railway system around it. In particular, Ogaki City, where Softopia Japan is located, has historically been an important position in transport from eastern to western Japan; is crossed by the Tokaido Shinkansen and the Meishin Expressway, which form major arteries of transportation; and provides an ideal location for businesses that desire to be close to a railway station or highway interchange.
 Furthermore, with the opening of the Central Japan International Airport, Centrair, this region boasts of one of Asia's major hub airports and the central port into Japan. Through smooth access from the airport to Softopia, Asia and the world have become a great deal closer.
Softopia Areal Photography
For further details, please see Business Investment Promotion Division,Gifu Prefectural Goverment.

Network Infrastructure

Network Aimed at Business
 The businesses located in Softopia Japan are able to use its vast network infrastructure to both use and provide a wide variety of services for business.

Softopia Japan Business Support Network (SJ-BSN)
 The Softopia Japan Business Support Network is the Fiber Optic Network set up for the entire Softopia Japan area. Businesses situated in the area are able to use the high speed, high capacity services of fiber optics to promote and network their business at a low price.

Prefectural Region Broadband Network
 The Prefectural Region Broadband Network is a Fiber Optics Network covering the entire Gifu Prefecture. Businesses throughout the prefecture are able to connect to this high speed network and promote their businesses to each other free of charge (services may vary with location).
Dream Core(International Incubation Facility)
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Facilities

 The Softopia Japan Area is made up of venture business as well as large scale businesses that lead IT industry. In addition to building lots, 4 resident and support buildings equipped with the best facilities to support IT businesses are available.
  We hope to develop new businesses through the accumulation of and networking between companies in the Softopia Japan area.
Center Building
Technology Development Rooms(Leased to IT-Related Businesses), Conference Rooms (Typically Rented at Half-Day Intervals), Hall, Exhibition, video and other content creation system rooms, restaruants, shops, (welfare media display consultation facilities) can all be found at the Center Building.
Dream Core
International Incubation Rooms (100 Rooms), and IT Training Facilities can be found inside Dream Core.
Workshop 24
Includes Technology Development Rooms, restaurans, and prefectural housing.
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Living Envionment - Comfortable Living Right Next to Work

 In addition to providing an ideal environment for business, Softopia Japan is also surrounded by a comfortable living environment right next to the work setting, creating an environment where excellent software is created.

 Compared to the expensive, small, and uncomfortable living conditions of the major cities, Ogakit city boasts cheap, spacious, and comfortable housing that is easily attainable.
Workshop 24 In Workshop24
 Public housing apartments (1LDK - 3LDK) located at the top of Workshop 24 are also available. Each unitis also connected to the network, allowing for SoHo funcationality. Along with the available reduced paymeht plan, the Softopia Japan Area housing is ideal for IT workers with an irregular work schedule.
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Human Resource Development

 Practical courses in information security can be taken at the Information and Communications Security Training Center. Internet and network security incidents are produced in a virutal environment, and trainees acquire the skills to respond to those incidents from both a professional and technical perspective. We at Softopia Japan aim to improve the security management of businesses through this curriculum.

  Training professionals to meet the needs of the ever evolving IT industry takes place at INITS (Institute of Nationwide Information technology Training for Specialist). The program has attracted numerous individuals and has an excellent reputation from all persepctives.

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Support for Venture Businesses

Offering varoius types of support

 At Softopia Japan's Business Support Center, we offer various types of support for the development of venture businesses, including research and development and technical support. In addition, business matching support is also offered at the Incubation Mangager.
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4-1-7 Kagano, Ogaki City, Gifu 503-8569 Japan