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Notice of Participation in Automotive World 2026 Tokyo
West Virginia will exhibit at Automotive World 2026 in Tokyo. Event Dates: January 21 (Wed) to January 23 (Fri), 2026, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Location: Tokyo Big Sight, West Exhibition Hall Booth Number: W10-82 Top-level automotive parts manufacturers are already located within the state, and a robust supply chain has been established. The abundance of natural resources necessary for EV battery manufacturing, the vast land available for large-scale factory construction and operation, and competitive electricity supply provide significant advantages for manufacturers. For specific inquiries regarding expansion and investment, a specialized team from the United States, along with Japanese staff, will be available to answer questions on-site. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to hear directly from two automotive parts manufacturers, Diamond Electric Holdings Co., Ltd. and Japan Thermostat Co., Ltd., who are already operating in West Virginia, about their products, technologies, and business activities in the U.S. Why not find your next business growth opportunity in North America, West Virginia? We sincerely look forward to your visit.
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West Virginia has the lowest property taxes in the U.S., making it the number one state for livability!
According to a survey by the residential news site "Realtor.com," West Virginia has been announced as the state with the lowest property taxes in the nation. The state’s median is just $728 per year, which is about one-fifth of the national median of $3,500. This allows for a dramatic reduction in corporate real estate-related costs. In addition, low energy costs and competitive labor costs enable overall low-cost operations.
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We will be exhibiting at Chemical Material Japan 2025!
Introducing the Shortest Route to Entering the U.S. Market At Chemical Materials Japan 2025, the West Virginia Department of Economic Development will support the expansion of North American business for those in the chemical and manufacturing industries. >>------------------------------------------------------------------------<< Date and Time: November 27 (Thursday) to 28 (Friday), 2025, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Location: Tokyo Big Sight, South Exhibition Hall Booth Number: C-12 >>------------------------------------------------------------------------<< West Virginia, the birthplace of the U.S. petrochemical industry and an important manufacturing hub certified by the American Chemistry Council. We will directly introduce you to the latest information on its highly competitive investment environment and major industrial parks. We sincerely look forward to your visit! *If you have decided on your visit date and time, please register through the link below for more details and application.
About米国ウエストバージニア州 経済開発省
日本代表事務所
To companies looking for favorable locations for manufacturing in the United States.
The West Virginia Government Office in Japan is an overseas office of the International Division of the West Virginia Department of Economic Development. West Virginia is located in the eastern United States, surrounded by five states, including major cities like Washington D.C. and Pittsburgh, and is known for its strong manufacturing sector. The main characteristics of West Virginia are as follows: - Low industrial electricity and gas rates (due to coal, natural gas, and shale gas-fired power generation, as well as having one of the largest wind farms in the East and being home to the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub in Morgantown). - One of the largest wind farms in the eastern United States, advantageous for the use of green energy. - Excellent access to the large market in the eastern United States and a logistics hub. - High retention rates (ranked first in the nation for low manufacturing turnover rates according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics). - Resilience to natural disasters (the terrain, which is largely covered by the gently sloping Appalachian Mountains, has solid bedrock, making it less susceptible to earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornadoes). Particularly active industries include chemicals, automotive parts, aerospace and defense, steel, metal processing, building materials, and IT, with recent growth in the EV and battery industries.


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