{"id":10508,"date":"2019-12-05T16:13:54","date_gmt":"2019-12-05T16:13:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.synergymediaspecialists.com\/?p=10508"},"modified":"2023-01-16T07:39:25","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T07:39:25","slug":"oulu-the-capital-of-northern-scandinavia-enjoys-strong-ties-with-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/oulu-the-capital-of-northern-scandinavia-enjoys-strong-ties-with-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Oulu: The capital of northern Scandinavia enjoys strong ties with Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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OuluHealth (innovative and proficient integrated health ecosystem in Oulu) organized Health Hack at the University of Oulu, focusing on digital transformation in health care.   |  \u00a9 BusinessOulu<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Oulu and Sendai in Japan became official sister cities in 2005 and have since been fostering closer cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are similar in the way we work, we take time to build connections and we appreciate long-term relationships,\u201d said Takako Uchida, BusinessOulu\u2019s coordinator for international affairs with Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some events held in Oulu, such as the Air Guitar World Championship, which will mark its 25th year in 2020, Polar Bear Pitching, and Race of Drones Oulu, have gained popularity with the Japanese community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oulu gained global recognition as Nokia\u2019s research and development center. Today it thrives as a dynamic high-tech hub with a diversified information and communication ecosystem based on a deep knowhow in mobile network technology complemented by start-ups and innovators providing finance, health, gaming, automotive and other industry solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photographer Juuso Haarala. Japanese air guitarist \u201cSeven Seas\u201d got the world title in 2014 and 2018 in the Air Guitar World Championship in addition to the world winner \u201cDainoji\u201d from Japan in 2006 and 2007.   |  \u00a9 Juuso Haarala<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are like Silicon Valley but faster, cheaper and more execution oriented,\u201d said Juha Ala- Mursula, executive director of BusinessOulu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oulu\u2019s success lies in the close cooperation and synergy between the city\u2019s industry, academia and local municipality that work together toward common goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAbout 3 billion people around the world use products that were manufactured in Oulu or through the technologies provided by the innovative companies in Oulu,\u201d Ala-Mursula said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from technological innovations, Oulu is opening its doors and sharing its knowledge, particularly with the Japanese community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through the efforts of the University of Oulu and Oulu University of Applied Science, universities and companies in Japan and Europe are able to work together closely on their research programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEducation has always been important for us, and in recent years we have focused on educational visits. About 10 to 20 students from Japan come to Oulu every year to learn our ways,\u201d Ala- Mursula said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along with more technological advancements in its future, Oulu also sees a more solid relationship with Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe hope to continue strengthening our ties with our friends from Japan,\u201d Uchida said. \u201cThere are many business opportunities for them to explore, especially in the field of wireless connectivity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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