The industries in Mie Prefecture boast three "Number Ones." First, the prefecture is number one in Japan in terms of the shipment value of the electronic parts, devices and electronic circuits manufacturing industry. Second, the prefecture is number one in Japan in terms of the shipment value of manufactured goods per capita. And third, the prefecture was selected number one in Japan in the midterm economic growth rate forecast from 2011 to 2013. Such a strong economic base backs up the growth of diverse businesses.