The Outline of Chugoku Region in Japan Chugoku Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry
The Chugoku region is located in western Japan and is s surrounded  by the Sea of Japan and the Seto Inland Sea,  with the  Chugoku Mountains  running through its middle. It is home to diverse cultures and is blessed with a rich natural environment. With a developed infrastructure, including air and seaports, a vibrant flow of people and goods connects the Chugoku region with other parts of Japan and the world. In terms of tourism, the Chugoku region has abundant tourist resources which are popular domestically and internationally, such as Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, Tottori Sand Dune, and Misasa Hot Spring, as well as several World Heritage sites including the Atomic Bomb Dome, Itsukushima Shrine and Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine. As for industry, the Chugoku region has many distinctive companies in many industries, including automobiles, shipbuilding, steel, chemicals, ICT and semiconductors that support local and regional economies.
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The total area of the Chugoku region is 31,922km², the total population is 7.13 million, and the total production is 30 trillion yen. "'6-8% Economy'': The percentage of the major economic indicators such as GDP in the Chugoku region is about 6 to 8%. (See the pie charts below)
International comparison of Gross domestic product (1)United States (2)China (3)Japan . . . (10)Korea . .  . (40)South Africa (41)Malaysia (42)Pakistan Chugoku Region (43)Finland (44)Colombia
Data of Chugoku region to the national

Industry in the Chugoku Region since the Meiji era has developed primarily along the coastal areas of the Seto Inland Sea. The industrial structure features a high proportion of basic material, processing and assembly industries. This structure is continuing to develop; while the strong position of these industries is being maintained, there is growth in information and communication industries and electromechanical industries. As a result of the concentration of industries, there is an accumulation of fundamental technologies and skilled personnel in the Chugoku region. These are considered the source of this region's great potential for development. 【Ouchi Nuri】 Lacquered wares such as bowls and trays made in Yamaguchi City 【Hagi Yaki】 Pottery made in the city of Ha- gi and the surro unding area. 【Automobile Industry】 The head office and factory of Mazda, one of Japan's leading automobile manufacturing companies are located in Hiroshima City. The company produced 1,253 thousand cars and trucks in 2023. 【Yumihama Gasuri】 Clothes for premium kimono(Kasuri) made in (Yonago City & Tottori City), Tottori Prefecture.
【Inshu Washi】
east of Tottori Prefecture. Recently it has been used for a variety of purposes such as building materials, craft materi- als and accessories. One of the largest industrial complexes of the petro¬ chemical, steel and auto industries in Japan. One of the largest solar power plants in Japan facing the Seto Inland Sea (Approx. 235 MW, 500 hectares)

The Atomic Bomb Dome
(Hiroshima Pref.)
The A-Bomb Dome, listed as a World Heritage site, is a landmark dedicated to the devastation caused by the first nuclear weapon to be used in wartime in human history in 1945. It is a symbol for the abolition of nuclear weapons and the importance of lasting peace throughout the world.
Itsukushima Shrine
(Hiroshima Pref.)
Itsukushima Shrine, standing in the sea is famous for its vermillion lac- quered tower gate. Looking out over Seto Inland, to the rear it is crowned by Mt. Misen, which has primeval forest, Itsukushima Shrine strikes harmony between nature and culture.
Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine
Shimane Pref.)
Increased production of silver in Japan and contributed to commercial exchanges between Japan and countries in Southeast Asia. Along with traces of large-scale silver production such as silver mines, transportation routes, ports and towns, it was registered as a World Heritage site in 2007.
History & Culture
Photo Source: Tottori, Shimane, Okayama, Hiroshima and Yamaguchi Pref. 5

Gourmet
Photo Source: Tottori, Shimane, Okayama, Hiroshima and Yamaguchi Pref.  6
The Chugoku Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry is a local office of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry(METI), located in Hiroshima city. The Chugoku Bureau of METI provides a wide varieties of supports to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to promote new products and services, to increase renewable and new energy, and to boost economy and industry in Chugoku region. In addition, it conducts on-site inspections to business operators in order to ensure safety and security. International Affairs Division, Industries Department, Chugoku Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry 6-30, Kamihatchobori, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-City 730-8531 Japan Tel: +81-82-224-5659 URL: https//:www.chugoku.meti.go.jp