An electronic components manufacturer plans to invest approximately ¥150 billion to build a new plant in Setouchi, Okayama Prefecture. The plan was reported, with completion targeted by 2030 and up to 2,000 jobs expected.
Okayama Murata Manufacturing, an electronic components manufacturer in Setouchi, Okayama Prefecture, reported a plan to build a new plant producing components used in a wide range of electronic equipment, including AI servers, to the prefectural governor. The investment is estimated at approximately ¥150 billion, and the company is seeking cooperation on surrounding transport infrastructure and land development approvals.
The plant is expected to cost approximately ¥150 billion to develop, with completion targeted by 2030. The company expects the capital investment to create up to 2,000 jobs, and establishing a framework for cooperation with local authorities is considered important to advancing the project.
Governor Iharaoki said the project would have a significant economic ripple effect for the prefecture and conveyed that he would respond with an appropriate support framework together with Setouchi Mayor Kuroishi.