[JP] Chubu Region: With Maglev Aiming for a ¥280 Trillion Economic Zone

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Chubu Region: A New Start in the Era of the Linear Shinkansen, Aiming for a ¥280 Trillion Economic Zone

The Chubu region, located in the heart of Japan, is poised to increase its prominence. Urban areas around Nagoya are advancing urban development in anticipation of the upcoming Linear Chuo Shinkansen. This high-speed rail project is expected to revolutionize transportation between Tokyo and Nagoya, cutting travel time to just 40 minutes. As part of this transformation, the region is preparing for large-scale international events, such as sports tournaments, which are expected to generate significant economic activity and urban vibrancy.

In July, JR Central introduced the new "M10" test vehicle on the Yamanashi Linear experimental line, marking the first new train model in five years. The Linear Shinkansen promises not only faster travel but also reduced energy consumption and lower operational costs.

As the project progresses, the Chubu region is set to become a major economic hub, targeting the creation of a ¥280 trillion economic zone (approx. $1.9 trillion / €1.8 trillion). The area's growing infrastructure and connectivity will support its rise as a center of innovation and international exchange.

Source: https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOFD ... 1C2000000/ Accessed 2025-11-22

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Shunsuke Niwa, president of Central Japan Railway Co., or JR Tokai, has stressed that the company will continue promoting the construction of the Chuo Shinkansen high-speed magnetic levitation train line.
"We will steadily work (on the construction)," he said in a recent interview in Nagoya,[...].

The maglev line is initially set to connect Shinagawa Station in Tokyo and Nagoya Station in the Aichi capital, and then slated to be extended to Osaka Station in the western prefecture of Osaka.

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Niwa said that JR Tokai plans to step up the dissemination of information, including on the significance of Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka, the country's three metropolitan areas, being connected more closely through the maglev Shinkansen line.

Info based on: https://jen.jiji.com/jc/i?g=ind&k=2026010700830 Accessed 2026/01/07

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Great news but they need to showcase a SC maglev container train in Australia so they can easily sell it to big countries.

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[JP] Chubu Business Leaders and Shizuoka Governor Discuss Regional Cooperation Ahead of Maglev Opening

Source: LOOK / dmenu News
Original title:
中電会長「リニア開業見据え広域的な交流促進を」　静岡・鈴木知事が中部5県の経済団体と意見交換
Date: August 17, 2026, 23:10
Original language: Japanese
Web link: https://topics.smt.docomo.ne.jp/amp/art ... look-95485
Accessed: August 17, 2026

Shizuoka Governor Yasutomo Suzuki exchanged views with an economic organization made up of companies from five prefectures in the Chubu region. The discussions included startup support and related measures.

Participants included Satoru Katsuno, chairman of Chubu Electric Power and chairman of the Chubu Economic Federation, and Yasuhiro Tsuge, adviser to JR Central and vice chairman of the federation. Suzuki and Shizuoka Prefecture vice governors attended from the prefectural side.

In his opening remarks, Suzuki referred to the Chuo Shinkansen maglev issue: “[Translated quote] It has already been more than two years since I took office, and during this time I have managed prefectural government with an emphasis on speed and a management perspective. The issue of the Shizuoka section of the maglev has also been resolved safely, and we will continue to watch the construction status through the monitoring system.”

The Chubu Economic Federation has set out a regional vision for 2050 that makes use of the “Japan Central Corridor” linking Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, to be completed through the opening of the Chuo Shinkansen.

Katsuno said: “[Translated quote] Following the approval granted for the start of construction in the Shizuoka section, we will promote initiatives that lead to broader exchange, including Shizuoka Prefecture, and to the revitalization of the regional economy, through further cooperation with municipalities along the line and related organizations with the opening in view.”

In the closed-door discussion, cooperation was discussed on policies including startup support and innovation creation, areas in which Suzuki has been actively engaged.

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[JP] Chubu Business Leaders Meet Governor Suzuki: Shizuoka Maglev Issues 'Safely Resolved'
Source: Excite News (SATV)
Original title:
リニア中央新幹線静岡工区の問題も無事決着」中部地方５県の企業などでつくる団体が静岡県の鈴木知事と意見交換
Date: August 19, 2026
Original language: Japanese
Web link: https://www.excite.co.jp/news/article/s ... 298238417/
Accessed: August 19, 2026

A Chubu region business federation, including Chubu Electric Power Chairman Tetsu Katsuno and JR Central Advisor Yasuhide Tsuge, met Shizuoka Governor Yasuchika Suzuki for an opinion exchange.

The federation promotes the “Japan Central Corridor,” linking Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka via the Chuo Shinkansen maglev line. Katsuno stated: “[Translated quote] We will promote efforts that lead to exchange promotion and regional economic revitalization.”

Governor Suzuki declared: “[Translated quote] The problems with the Shizuoka section have also been resolved safely, and I would like to watch over the construction situation under a solid monitoring system.”
The meeting also discussed startup support cooperation.