An annual survey conducted by the Consulate General of Japan in Detroit shows that Japanese companies “now employ roughly 74,000 Ohioans, marking a 3 percent year-over-year increase,” reports the Dayton Business Journal. Honda Motor Co. is a big part of that number, employing “13,500 Ohioans at four manufacturing plants, a major R&D center for product development, a production engineering center for the creation of production tooling, a regional distribution center and other operations,” according to the article. The state’s central region, which includes Columbus, has the highest number of people employed by Japanese companies, at 30,000. The western region, which includes Montgomery County, is the second highest at 19,000 employees. Consul General Mitsuhiro Wada said in a release, “I am confident that Ohio and Japan will continue to build upon their strong, mutually beneficial ties,” adding that Japanese companies’ investment in the state reflects Ohio’s “strong and diverse economy.” For more, read the full article.
Japanese companies have strong and growing presence in Ohio
