In Southern California, Japanese investment has long been an important part of the economic landscape.
Japan is also a major export market for Southern California.
International trade and high-tech electronics are just two sectors in the economic picture that have had a strong Japanese presence. High investment activities of Japanese firms have helped to establish the region as a destination for more foreign investors. Further, the Japanese business community has consistently contributed philanthropic support to the local community in the best spirit of good corporate citizenship. As a result, there is a widely developed Asian cultural presence and marketplace in the Los Angeles region, including the long-established Little Tokyo. In short, Japan-affiliated firms are welcome and appreciated in the regions of LA County.