Japan is one of the safest countries in the world and boasts an exceptionally high life expectancy, low crime rate, and access to affordable medical care. Fresh, locally produced, additive-free, and high-quality food is readily available from the nearby farms and supermarkets.
Omotenashi, the tradition of taking care of one’s guests, is a way of life in Japan. Everything one may need, whether it comes to education, comfort, entertainment, is only a stone’s-throw away.
The newly constructed modern and furnished student-housing facility is located just several minutes from campus.
Few places in the world have comparable access to the world’s leading industries and high-quality educational institutions.
Ease of Access
Chubu Kokusai International Airport, (CENTRAIR), has direct connections to some of the world’s most influential cities. Non-stop flights to places like London, New York, Vancouver, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Sydney, or Tokyo.
Reachable in an hour by car, or eighty minutes by train, Kani city is easily accessible from central Japan’s biggest airport. Frequent trains and buses run throughout the day. Students can arrive stress-free, and need not worry about travelling when going back home to visit.
The floating airport is the main gateway to central Japan. As one of the biggest airports in Japan, more than 10 million people, and 200 million tons of cargo pass through it each year.
Why Kani, Gifu?
Japan, and especially Gifu, is known for having markedly distinct seasons. The colorful flowers and cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, vibrant contrasts of the autumn leaves, and picturesque snowscapes in winter will definitely impress. The Tokai region is halfway between Kyoto, the capital until the Middle Ages, and Tokyo, the modern capital. This region plays an important industrial role, as it is home to some of Japan’s most international and influential companies. It has a reputation for producing academically excellent researchers and engineers who are leaders in cutting-edge technologies of particle and nuclear physics. The area is home to multiple world-renowned research facilities that are continuously pushing scientific boundaries and crossing new frontiers.
Where is Kani, Gifu?
Kani City is located in the southern part of Gifu in the Tokai region, Japan’s geographical centre. Once a commuter town, it has grown to become an industrial hub with more than 100,000 inhabitants. Blessed with diverse environments, culture, and history, Kani City is the ideal location for pursuing studies or career opportunities in Japan.
Local industry
The Chubu region is home to clusters of the world’s leading manufacturing sectors, including Japan’s most important: the automotive industry. Chubu accounts for 10% of Japan’s GNP. It also generates 20% of the value of all manufactured products within the country and is known as the backbone of Japan’s manufacturing industry.
- Toyota
- Suzuki
- Yamaha
- DENSO
- Aisin
- Makita
- Brother Industries
- NGK Insulators
- Rinnai Corporation
- DMG Mori
- Okuma Corporation
- Yamazaki Mazak Corporation
- JTEKT Corporation
- Buffalo Inc.
- Roland DG Corporation
- Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing
- Star Micronics
Academia
Top-tier educational facilities are found in the Chubu region. Nagoya University is associated with more Nobel Laureates than any other Japanese university.