The Chubu region refers to the central part of Japan, and at its heart is the city of Nagoya. With a population total of over 2.26 million, Nagoya has played a vital role over the years as the core of central Japan's economy. Its importance will further increase when operations begin on the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, which is expected to shrink the travel time between Tokyo and Nagoya to 40 minutes from the current 89 minutes in 2027, and down to 27 minutes from the current 48 minutes between Nagoya and Osaka in 2045.
Well aware of such developments, the city of Nagoya, together with the prefectural and national governments and various business operators, is drawing up plans to rebuild the city into a super terminal with worldwide appeal.
The plan is comprised of four key goals and is scheduled for completion in about 15 years, in line with the start of the new shinkansen.