Nagasaki was once the only gateway connecting Japan to the rest of the world. During the Edo period, it was through Dejima that new cultures and knowledge arrived from overseas, and Japanese wisdom and craftsmanship reached the globe. It was a place where ambitious individuals gathered to pioneer a new era.
We chose Nagasaki for our headquarters for three key reasons:
(1) The Origin of ONE DEJIMA
When tracing the origins of ONE DEJIMA, we arrive at historical milestones such as the Kameyama Shachu, founded in Nagasaki in 1865 by Sakamoto Ryoma, and the maritime history of Kuchinotsu in Minamishimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture.
Nagasaki is deeply connected to the development of Japan’s shipping and trade industries and can be considered one of the starting points of modern Japanese business.
(2) A Historic Gateway to the World
During the Edo period, Nagasaki served as Japan’s only window to the outside world. Through this gateway, the city absorbed knowledge and culture from overseas while sharing Japanese ideas and products globally. It has long been a place where new value emerges through international exchange.
(3) Local Talent and Social Challenges
Nagasaki Prefecture is home to eight universities, two junior colleges, and one national college of technology. Every year, more than 2,800 students graduate from these institutions, and over 1,000 international students study in the region. However, many graduates leave the prefecture to pursue careers elsewhere.
Just as Nagasaki once did in history, we want to create a place where ambitious people from across Japan—and around the world—can gather to create new value.
ONE DEJIMA aims to build a new “Dejima” in Nagasaki that supports global business.
We look forward to meeting people who are excited to walk this path with us.