Friday, 16 October 2026
Central Java is strengthening its relationship with Japan to attract more investment and create better opportunities for local workers. Through closer cooperation with Japanese businesses and regional governments, Central Java hopes to bring in new industries, improve workforce skills, and support economic growth across the province.
One of the important steps is the partnership between Central Java and Kagawa Prefecture in Japan. According to a report by RRI, Central Java Vice Governor Taj Yasin Maimoen, also known as Gus Yasin, met with Kagawa Governor Ikeda Toyohito to discuss investment and workforce development. The meeting showed that both sides are interested in building a stronger and more beneficial partnership.
Opening More Doors for Japanese Investors
The Central Java Provincial Government is encouraging more Japanese companies to invest in the region. To support this goal, the government is working to make the investment process easier through simpler licensing procedures and financial incentives.
Several sectors are being prepared for potential investment, including renewable energy, manufacturing, agriculture, fisheries, and sustainable tourism. These industries offer different opportunities for Japanese companies looking to expand their businesses in Indonesia.
Manufacturing is particularly important because Central Java already has several industrial areas that support business activities. Regions such as Jepara, Batang, Semarang, Pemalang, and Kendal have attracted Japanese investment in sectors including automotive production, electronics, textiles, machinery, and energy.
Japanese investment in Central Java reached around IDR 24.2 trillion between 2021 and 2025, making Japan one of the province’s major foreign investors. The provincial government hopes that stronger cooperation will encourage more companies to explore the region and establish new business operations.
Better Skills for Local Workers
Investment is not only about money or building factories. It can also create jobs and help local people develop skills that are useful in the modern workplace.
That is why workforce training has become another important part of the partnership between Central Java and Japan. Both sides want to create opportunities for Indonesian workers to gain experience and improve their professional abilities.
Gus Yasin explained that Japanese companies are interested in Central Java’s workforce, including workers who could eventually take on managerial positions. This means the cooperation could go beyond entry-level employment and give qualified workers opportunities to develop their careers.
Central Java also has a strong vocational education base, with around 245,000 vocational school graduates each year. These graduates have skills in areas such as manufacturing, automotive technology, modern agriculture, tourism, and elderly care.
With suitable training and better access to international opportunities, they could become valuable employees for Japanese companies.
A Partnership with Benefits for Both Sides
Japan also recognizes the contribution of Indonesian workers. Kagawa Governor Ikeda Toyohito highlighted the role of Central Javanese workers in the prefecture and expressed support for improving their working experience through language training and other assistance.
Learning Japanese and understanding local work culture can help Indonesian workers adapt more easily. At the same time, Japanese companies can benefit from workers who are better prepared for their responsibilities.
Overall, Central Java’s cooperation with Japan offers opportunities for both investment and human resource development. If the partnership continues to grow, it could attract more businesses, open new job opportunities, and help local workers gain valuable international experience.
The main goal is to build a relationship that benefits businesses, workers, and the regional economy in the long run.
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