A report analyzing corporate capital investment trends in the Tohoku region.
This survey was conducted as part of the nationwide capital investment plan survey that has been continuously implemented since 1956, targeting the Tohoku region. Targeting private companies with capital of 100 million yen or more, the survey was conducted with a deadline of July 3, 2025, using postal and web-based questionnaire formats. The survey content aggregates 2024 fiscal year capital investment results and 2025-2026 fiscal year capital investment plans on a construction basis, calculated as tangible fixed asset amounts including land and construction in progress.
The survey is conducted primarily for major industries, with growth rate comparisons targeting companies that responded to both previous and current surveys. In the Tohoku region, supplementary surveys include trends of companies investing from outside the region into the region, in addition to companies headquartered in the region, which characterizes this survey.
As regional economic impact analysis, consideration is given to employment creation within the region and ripple effects on related industries from capital investment, positioned as an important indicator for understanding changes in the Tohoku region's industrial structure and economic foundation. This survey uniquely covers investment plans extending to 2026 fiscal year, enabling analysis of longer-term regional economic trends.
To ensure survey reliability, individual company information is not disclosed, with detailed voluntary responses collected on investment amounts, overviews, and implementation locations. Clear standards are established for aggregation methods when only investment amounts are provided without implementation locations.
The article evaluates this as the largest-scale capital investment trend survey of its kind domestically, playing an important role in understanding Tohoku regional economic trends.