HIT as a whole

HIT as a whole

General Incorporated Association Hokkaido Intellect Tank (HIT) has been conducting research studies about a wide range of themes such as medical & nursing care, welfare, agriculture & agricultural districts and international exchange. We have been tackling with various issues related to the local economic society from a long-term viewpoint. In 2020 we have 45th anniversary from establishment in 1975. We will fully utilize our knowledge and experiences to find effective solutions for local communities by making policies, strategies and best practice.

International Department(Business planning)

International Department conducts research activities in various theme mainly focus on North-East Asia. Our mission is aiming to be a coordinator to connect Japan and overseas countries based on the technology, know-hows and experiences that Hokkaido have. We especially promote the companies' entry to and exchanges of human resources with the Eurasian countries including Russia, Central Asia and Caucasus in the sector of agriculture, medical & health care, infrastructure and tourism utilizing the original knowledge of Hokkaido which is located in the northern and cold region.(Common in Sapporo headquarters and Tokyo branch office)

• Research studies on Russia, the NIS countries (the new independent states of the former Soviet Union) and the Asia Pacific region
• Support for international development and overseas advance of Japanese companies
• Planning and management of international cooperation projects about a wide range of themes such as agriculture, medical & health care, infrastructure and tourism
• Various proposal for policy making about the promotion of internationalization

Achievement of International Department (Business planning)
of HIT in the fiscal 2022

1. Comprehensive factual investigation on the northern region
   (Cabinet Office)
2. Research and demonstration project on export business models for medium and small-sized enterprises
   (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)
3. Knowledge Co-Creation Program (Young Leaders) on Industrial Development through Local Resources  (Utilization of Local Products)
   (Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Sapporo International Center)
4. Project for Improving Agricultural Extension Services through the SHEP Approach in Tajikistan
   (Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA))
5. Hokkaido-Russia Business Center (Business support)
   (Original project)

Achievement of International Department (Business planning)
of HIT in the fiscal 2021

1. Comprehensive factual investigation on the northern region
   (Cabinet Office)
2. Analytical research on conditions of international agriculture, trade and investigation in the fiscal 2021 - Promotion project for the establishment of Food Value Chain
   (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
3. Gathering information about COVID-19 infections in the northern region
   (Cabinet Office)
4. Analytical research on conditions of international agriculture, trade and investigation in the fiscal 2021 - Arrangement of public-private mission to Russia
   (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
5. Survey Project on companies in Hokkaido regarding business in developing countries
   (Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Obihiro International Center)
6. Knowledge Co-Creation Program for Development of Marketable Local Products - Implementation of One Village One Product Approach-
   (Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Obihiro International Center)
7. Information gathering and confirmation survey on the development of industrial human resources Uzbekistan by utilizing job opportunities in Japan [budget of JICA]
   (Private sector)
8. Survey Project on major pulses exporters and importers in Russia
   (Private sector)
9. Survey Project on coal ash and cement matters
   (Private sector)
10. Hokkaido-Russia Business Center (Business support)
    (Original project)