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How can Fukuoka become the next Silicon Valley Shunichi Arai CTO, Founder at Mogura Inc. Blogger, Founder at Asiajin.com
Shunichi Arai Entrepreneur Developing a contact management software as a service. Blogger Asiajin.com – the best English blog on Japanese IT
Kyushu Ruby Kaigi Conference (cc-by)  ShintaroKakutani
Tech Communities in Fukuoka Ruby Business Commons Fukuoka Ruby Forum Rubyist Kyushu PHP in Fukuoka Java Community Kyushu Fukuoka.pm Fukuoka Web Workers Codecheck.in Satoken (Website Management Study Group) Fukuoka Terako(Adobe Flash technology) Tenjin.web Etc…
Number of Public Internet Companies 出典:ネット株価情報 (netindex.jp)
Number of Patents Registered 出典:特許庁 特許行政年次報告書2009年版
Per Capita Personal Income (2006) 出典:内閣府 経済社会総合研究所 平成18年度県民経済計算
Number of Welfare Recipients
Creative Center and Innovation Innovation is the source of wealth. Florida says that innovation occurs at creative centers by creative people. The most important thing is to attract creative people to the city.
3Tare the key factors of creativity city Technology Talents Tolerance Gay index, Diversity index, and  Bohemian index Life style matters
Lifestyle factor of Fukuoka city Small Gay area in Sumiyoshi area Nightclubs in Oyafuko area Bicycle friendly city Cultural center like NPOTiempoIberoAmericano Fukuoka Now!
I live in Fukuoka, because I love Daimyo Very good Salsa dancing scene Can take social leadership and opportunities However, more intellectual events needed
Talents ConservativeInfrastructureCompanies Tokyo
Paul Graham said “Great cities attract ambitious people. You can sense it when you walk around one. In a hundred subtle ways, the city sends you a message: you could do more; you should try harder.”
Messages New York = you should make more money Boston = you should be smarter Silicon Valley = you should be more powerful. What matters in Silicon Valley is how much effect you have on the world. Fukuoka? You should be relaxed. Enjoy your life. Take it easy.
Fukuoka People Less ambitious people Less fear for future Tokyo people want to have two skills Such as IT+English, Finance+English, Sales+IT Fukuoka people satisfy with only one No company to use many skills
Diversity 出典: 法務省入国管理局 平成19年末外国人登録者数
Mixi BataraEto
Conclusion We should attract more talents Diversity and job opportunities are key We should invest to education, R&D, cultures and entrepreneurs. Universities should be in city center We should change people’s mind
How Can Fukuoka Become The Next Silicon Valley

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How Can Fukuoka Become The Next Silicon Valley

  • 1. How can Fukuoka become the next Silicon Valley Shunichi Arai CTO, Founder at Mogura Inc. Blogger, Founder at Asiajin.com
  • 2. Shunichi Arai Entrepreneur Developing a contact management software as a service. Blogger Asiajin.com – the best English blog on Japanese IT
  • 3. Kyushu Ruby Kaigi Conference (cc-by) ShintaroKakutani
  • 4. Tech Communities in Fukuoka Ruby Business Commons Fukuoka Ruby Forum Rubyist Kyushu PHP in Fukuoka Java Community Kyushu Fukuoka.pm Fukuoka Web Workers Codecheck.in Satoken (Website Management Study Group) Fukuoka Terako(Adobe Flash technology) Tenjin.web Etc…
  • 5. Number of Public Internet Companies 出典:ネット株価情報 (netindex.jp)
  • 6. Number of Patents Registered 出典:特許庁 特許行政年次報告書2009年版
  • 7. Per Capita Personal Income (2006) 出典:内閣府 経済社会総合研究所 平成18年度県民経済計算
  • 8. Number of Welfare Recipients
  • 9. Creative Center and Innovation Innovation is the source of wealth. Florida says that innovation occurs at creative centers by creative people. The most important thing is to attract creative people to the city.
  • 10. 3Tare the key factors of creativity city Technology Talents Tolerance Gay index, Diversity index, and Bohemian index Life style matters
  • 11. Lifestyle factor of Fukuoka city Small Gay area in Sumiyoshi area Nightclubs in Oyafuko area Bicycle friendly city Cultural center like NPOTiempoIberoAmericano Fukuoka Now!
  • 12. I live in Fukuoka, because I love Daimyo Very good Salsa dancing scene Can take social leadership and opportunities However, more intellectual events needed
  • 14. Paul Graham said “Great cities attract ambitious people. You can sense it when you walk around one. In a hundred subtle ways, the city sends you a message: you could do more; you should try harder.”
  • 15. Messages New York = you should make more money Boston = you should be smarter Silicon Valley = you should be more powerful. What matters in Silicon Valley is how much effect you have on the world. Fukuoka? You should be relaxed. Enjoy your life. Take it easy.
  • 16. Fukuoka People Less ambitious people Less fear for future Tokyo people want to have two skills Such as IT+English, Finance+English, Sales+IT Fukuoka people satisfy with only one No company to use many skills
  • 17. Diversity 出典: 法務省入国管理局 平成19年末外国人登録者数
  • 19. Conclusion We should attract more talents Diversity and job opportunities are key We should invest to education, R&D, cultures and entrepreneurs. Universities should be in city center We should change people’s mind