Concluding Remarks As time is running out, let me conclude my speech today while touching on the economy of Hiroshima Prefecture. Hiroshima Prefecture is one of the major industrial prefectures in Western Japan, with a variety of industries located, including automobile, machinery, and steel.
Also in recent periods, firms’ high technical expertise has been fully displayed as seen in the development of a next generation engine that has a superior environmental design. In addition, many firms, including those in nonmanufacturing such as logistics and men’s apparel, have been actively expanding businesses overseas, mainly in Asia.