Japanese firms keep expanding in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia

The Japan TimesCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by No AuthorOctober 26, 2025 at 02:54 AM

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For over 50 years, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany's most populous state with about 18 million residents, has attracted Japanese companies due to its central location in Western Europe. Currently, around 650 Japanese firms operate there, ranging from startups developing industrial assist suits and infrastructure inspection robots to established businesses like noodle producers. In 2024, North Rhine-Westphalia's GDP reached €871.9 billion, accounting for about 20% of Germany’s total economic output, which surpasses Japan as the world's third-largest economy.

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Japanese companies ×260% Germany ×370% Japan ×280% North Rhine-Westphalia ×4100%

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north rhine-westphalia 90% japanese companies 80% german economy 70% gross domestic product 70% infrastructure inspection robots 60% industrial assist suits 60% strategic location 50% economic expansion 50%

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North Rhine-Westphalia

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