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August 08,2012

Japan Business Forum 2012 (3/11) - Guest Remarks by Mr. Teruhiko Mashiko

Guest Remarks by Mr. Teruhiko Mashiko, Member of the House of Councilors, during the Japan Business Forum on July 17, 2012. For more post-event information, visit www.jetro.org/jbf2012.
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August 08,2012

Japan Business Forum 2012 (2/11) - Video Message from Mr. Yoshinori Suematsu

Video Message from Mr. Yoshinori Suematsu, Senior Vice Minister for Reconstruction, followed by a presentation "From Recovery, to Revitalization" by Mr. Daiki Nakajima of JETRO New York during the Japan Business Forum on July 17, 2012. For more post-event information, visit www.jetro.org/jbf2012.
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August 08,2012

Japan Business Forum 2012 (1/11) - Welcome Remarks by Mr. Hiroaki Isobe

Welcome Remarks by Mr. Hiroaki Isobe, Executive Vice President of JETRO, during the Japan Business Forum on July 17, 2012. For more post-event information, visit www.jetro.org/jbf2012.
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@USTradeRep: Negotiating Objectives: Japan's Participation in the Proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement http://t.co/AWGI1zJjbt
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Don't forget to follow us for tomorrow's Asia-Pacific Economic Integration Seminar in Chicago http://t.co/vHWcharkFm
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Thanks to all that attended today's Asia-Pacific Economic Integration Seminar in Wash. DC. Thanks to @CSIS for providing the live stream.
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Thank you to Wendy Cutler, Assistant @USTradeRep for Japan, Korea, and APEC Affairs, for the Luncheon Address @CSIS #CSISJETRO
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Wendy Cutler: We're excited about Japan joining the TPP #CSISJETRO
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Wendy Cutler: TPP enjoys 55% support amongst the public in Japan #CSISJETRO
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Cutler: Opening the agriculture sector will be difficult but Japan has agreed to put all products on the table for discussion. #CSISJETRO
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Wendy Cutler: Based on current work, we feel confident on the road map ahead between U.S. and Japan on the TPP #CSISJETRO
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Wendy Cutler: Announced bilateral negotiations on non-tariff measures that will start when Japan joins TPP #CSISJETRO
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5/1/2013

Highly-Competitive Japanese Subsidy Program For Establishing New Regional HQ or R&D Sites in Japan

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is currently promoting the annual Japanese subsidy program: Subsidy Program for Projects Promoting Asian Site Location in Japan....

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4/23/2013

Chicago symposium to examine developments in Asia-Pacific economic integration...

On Wednesday, May 15, 2013, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), in conjunction with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, will hold a Symposium...

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4/10/2013

Cutting Edge Technology From Japan at BIO Convention in Chicago

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is organizing the Japan Pavilion at the 2013 BIO International Convention, to be held at Chicago's McCormick Place...

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3/28/2013

Results of JETRO's FY2012 Survey on the International Operations of Japanese Firms

In January 2013, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) conducted a survey of 6,531 companies either involved in or interested in business overseas on...

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3/21/2013

JETRO Promotes Japanese Game Developers in San Francisco

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is proud to present seven Japanese game companies at the Game Connection event held in San Francisco. JETRO...

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3/5/2013

Results of JETRO's Survey on Japanese Foods Directed at Overseas Consumers

In December 2012, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) conducted a survey on Japanese foods among overseas consumers. The outline and results of the...

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10/10/2012

Press Release: Subsidy Program for Projects Promoting Asian Site Location in Japan

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is currently accepting applications for the third annual Japanese subsidy program targeting projects that promote a new Regional...

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9/14/2012

Points-based preferential immigration treatment for highly skilled foreign professionals

Under this system, personnel of the selected companies of Subsidy Program for Projects Promoting Asian Site Location in Japan, for which JETRO is secretariat...

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8/28/2012

Subsidy Program for Projects Promoting Asian Site Location in Japan

The subsidy Program for Promoting Asian Site Location in Japan is intended to sustain and strengthen high-value-added business sites in Japan and to achieve...

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7/17/2012

MEET JAPANESE CASUAL GAMING COMPANIES @CASUAL CONNECT SEATTLE 2012 (July 24-26, Seattle)

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Fukuoka City in Japan are proud to present five Japanese casual gaming companies at Casual Connect Seattle...

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6/5/2012

METI's Subsidy Program Targeting the Location of Innovative Low-Carbon Tech-Intensive Industries

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is accepting applications for a subsidy program targeting Innovative Low-Carbon Technology-Intensive Industries. Its' aim is to promote the...

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5/25/2012

Japan Government Delegates to Brief on Post-Reconstruction Initiatives

New York, NY - May 24, 2012 - The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will host a forum on July 17, 2012 from 1:30-5:40...

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3/22/2012

JETRO USA ENHANCES SUPPORT FOR U.S. COMPANIES TO DO BUSINESS WITH JAPAN VIA LAUNCH OF NEW WEBSITE

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) USA takes a big step towards providing better support for U.S. companies looking to do business with Japan...

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2/24/2012

JETRO Presents 10 Japanese Game Developers at Game Connection America 2012 (March 5-7, San Francisco

San Francisco, CA - The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is proud to present 10 Japanese game companies at Game Connection America 2012 held...

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8/24/2011

New Subsidy Program for Projects Promoting Asian Site Location in Japan for Japanese FY 2011

Aug 23, 2011 -- The Subsidy Program for Promoting Site Location in Japan is intended to sustain and strengthen high-value-added business sit...

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7/20/2011

JETRO to Choose 8 Companies for Meetings with Japanese Companies at CEATEC Japan, Apply by Aug 15

San Francisco, CA, July 19, 2011 -- The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will choose eight companies for its business matching program to be...

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6/16/2011

Smart City Week 2011 in Japan - 14 Companies Will Be Chosen to Receive Free Booth Space and More

June 16, 2011 San Francisco, CA--Companies are invited to apply to be one of 14 companies chosen to participate in JETRO's business matching program...

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3/17/2011

Chairman's Message Regarding the Tohoku Pacific Earthquake

March 16, 2011 - On March 11, the Tohoku Region in northeastern Japan was hit by the Great East Japan Earthquake, the largest earthquake...

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3/1/2011

Subsidy Program to Grant Up to 1 Bil. Yen per Company Establishing Asia HQs or R&D Facility in Japan

February 28, 2011 -- On February 9, 2011, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced details of its subsidy program to...

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2/10/2011

Subsidy Program for Projects Promoting Asian Site Location in Japan

Feb 09, 2011 -- The Subsidy Program for Promoting Site Location in Japan is intended to sustain and strengthen high-value-added business sit...

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2/4/2011

Measures to Encourage Company Location in Japan: Measures Connected w/ Attracting Foreign Companies

January 19, 2011 -- Japanese government decided to implement various measures to encourage foreign direct investment in Japan, including (1...

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1/25/2011

JETRO Presents Japanese Lifestyle Companies for the 12th time at 2011 NYIGF (Japanese)

報道関係者各位 プレスリリース...

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1/25/2011

JETRO Presents Japanese Lifestyle Companies for the 12th time at 2011 NYIGF (English)

JETRO Presents Japanese Lifestyle Companies for the 12th time at New York International Gift Fair? Winter 2011...

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6/15/2010

Tatsuhiro Shindo Named Chief Executive Director of Japan's Midwest Trade Office

April 26, 2010 -- Chicago – Mr. Tatsuhiro Shindo has been named to head the Chicago office of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO...

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1/22/2010

The Japan Pavilion at the 2010 International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York

New York, NY, January 22, 2010 – The Japan Pavilion, which is the largest Japanese exhibit in the U.S. food trade shows history, will...

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11/5/2009

PARO Robots announces launch of sales and delivery in the U.S.

Chicago, November 5, 2009 – PARO Robots U.S. Inc. and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) have announced that order fulfillment an...

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7/15/2009

Japan Green Technology & Energy Pavilion During WEEC 2009

Washington, DC, July 2009: The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is organizing an innovative pavilion featuring technologies and sol...

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5/16/2009

JETRO announces JAPAN by DESIGN

Two part 2009 ICFF exhibition to illustrate the quality & innovation of contemporary Japanese design

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4/30/2009

123 Overseas Firms Utilized JETRO's Services to Set up a Business in Japan During FY 2008

April 2009 -- In FY 2008, ending March 2009, a total of 123 overseas firms utilized JETRO's support and services to either set...

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3/25/2009

JETRO USA launches redesign of U.S. Website

San Francisco, CA – Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) USA today launched a redesign of its U.S. website. JETRO, a government-related organization that wor...

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5/30/2008

125 foreign firms utilized JETRO's services to set up business in Japan during FY 2007

May 29, 2008 -- During FY 2007 a total of 125 foreign firms utilized JETRO's support and services1 to set up a business in...

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4/24/2008

JETRO Los Angeles named new Chief Executive Director

Mr. Shigeru Kimura has been named Chief Executive Director of the Los Angeles office of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), effective April...

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4/9/2008

"Paro" the baby seal service robot from Japan, finds a new home in the U.S. with help from JETRO

April 9, 2008, Pittsburgh – A company founded by an industry veteran in the robotics field became the new U.S. and Canada sales and...

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4/1/2008

"Paro" Robots to Make Major Announcement at RoboBusiness Conference & Expo 2008

April 9 Press Conference at RoboBusiness in Pittsburgh to announce major sales/distribution agreement for “Paro” service robot in the United States....

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3/27/2008

JETRO Releases the Results of its Survey on International Operations of Japanese Firms

March 26, 2008-The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) today released the results of its latest annual survey on the international operations of Japanese firms....

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3/24/2008

JETRO Launches Web site to Bring Japan to Financiers and Foodies Alike

March 25, 2008 ( San Francisco) – The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) launches an online resource to connect Japanese culture, entertainment and business...

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2/29/2008

JETRO Releases the Results of its Survey of Foreign-affiliated Firms in Japan

TOKYO, Japan (February 19, 2008) - The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) released the results of its latest survey of foreign-affiliated firms operating in...

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2/26/2008

Foreign Companies Aggressively Accelerate Their Arrivals and Expansion in Japan

TOKYO, Japan (February 20, 2008) Foreign direct investment into Japan during 2007 grew at a much faster pace than since the current stat...

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4/9/2007

The Mindset of Monozukuri

Plymouth, MI (Wednesday, April 25, 2007)

Detroit, April 4, 2007 – Industrial globalization has brought about rapid progress in multinational affiliations among manufacturers, as seen in the automobile industry betw...

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4/9/2007

The Mindset of Monozukuri

Chicago, IL (Monday, April 23, 2007)

Chicago, April 4, 2007 – Industrial globalization has brought about rapid progress in multinational affiliations among manufacturers, as seen in the automobile industry betw...

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12/11/2006

Japanese Food Culture Festival in New York (March 4-10, 2007)

JETRO – New York is a cooperating organization for the publicity.

The Japanese Food Culture Festival Committee is a joint endeavor organized by individuals concerned with private enterprise and the public sector. The Committee was...

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9/14/2006

St. Louis drug discovery company takes second prize in Osaka Japan bio-tech competition

Developing relationships with Japanese companies since 2003 with assistance from JETRO Chicago

(St. Louis, September 6, 2006) – Apath LLC of St. Louis has been awarded the Second Prize of the Bio-Tech Business Plan Competition Osaka...

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3/13/2006

Program Set for Japan Biotech Seminars at BIO 2006

JETRO to Introduce World's Second Largest Biotech Market to Chicago Conference

(Chicago, March 13 2006) -- Two seminars designed to introduce BIO 2006 attendees to biotechnology opportunities in Japan are scheduled for April 9, 2006...

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1/30/2006

Record 55 Biotech Exhibitors from Japan take Pavilion spots at BIO 2006 in Chicago

Japan External Trade Organization brings largest-ever group to look for partnerships with U.S.

(CHICAGO, JANUARY 31 2006) – A record number of Japanese biotechnology companies and organizations will exhibit at the Japan Pavilion during the BIO 2006...

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1/3/2006

JETRO Announces Increased Demand for Business Matching at the International CES 2006

Positive Outlook for Japanese Economy Drives Increase in Investment Appeal

(LAS VEGAS, JANUARY 3, 2005)--The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) announced that 25 North American companies will participate in this year's personalized business matchin...

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10/31/2005

JETRO to Facilitate Business Matching at the International Consumer Electronics Show 2006

JETRO to Facilitate Business Matching at the International Consumer Electronics Show 2006

(LAS VEGAS, OCTOBER 31, 2005)--The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) today announced registration is open for companies to take part in its personalized business...

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10/26/2005

JETRO Presents Business Strategy Forum 2005

Business Leaders Convene to Discuss how U.S.-Japan ICT Alliances are Driving Global Growth

(SANTA CLARA, OCTOBER 26, 2005)– As ongoing changes in Asia’s manufacturing dynamic coincide with an increasing global demand for integrated information communication technolo...

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10/11/2005

JETRO Announces Second Annual Business Matching Program at CEATEC 2005

Facilitates Partnership and Sales Discussions Between U.S. and Japanese Technology Companies

(MAKUHARI MESSE, JAPAN-OCTOBER 3, 2005) The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) today announced its second annual business-matching program, October 4-8, 2005 at Asia's largest...

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10/11/2005

JETRO Announces Speaker Lineup for Business Strategy Forum 2005

Business Leaders to Convene to Discuss how U.S.-Japan ICT Alliances are Driving Global Growth

(SANTA CLARA, OCTOBER 11, 2005) – The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) today announced key speakers for the upcoming JETRO Business Strategy Forum. The...

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8/31/2005

"Doing Business with Japan" seminar in Cincinnati

(CINCINNATI, AUGUST 24, 2005) ? Small and mid-sized companies seeking to take advantage of the flourishing economic relationship between Japan and the State of...

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7/11/2005

Free Business Partnering @ CEATEC JAPAN

JETRO Program will Create New Partnerships between the North American and Japanese Companies

(NEW YORK, JULY 11 2005)- Business cards will be exchanged and deals will be arranged at a business-matching event providing US company’s direct access...

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6/13/2005

JETRO at BIO2005

Japanese Companies Positioning for Partnerships at BIO 2005

(NEW YORK, JUNE 13 2005)- To continue building upon the rapid growth of collaborations in Japan's biotechnology industry, the Japan External Tra...

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6/8/2005

JETRO Wraps Up Successful Partnering Mission to Japan

JETRO Creates New Business Between U.S. and Japanese Companies

(NEW YORK, JUNE 8 2005)- U.S. companies explored growing business opportunities and formed strong new business relationships during a recent business mission to Japan...

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5/26/2005

JETRO Sponsors Robotics Mission to Japan

North American Companies Invited To Osaka and Nagoya to Build Ties with Japanese Robotics Industry

(CHICAGO, MAY 24 2005)– The extraordinary growth of the Japanese advanced robotics industry will be on display for a major mission from North America...

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4/22/2005

JETRO welcomes new Chief Executive Director to Chicago Office

Looks to build on Japan partnerships with the Midwest

(CHICAGO, APRIL 11 2005)- Mr. Takashi (Taka) Tsuchiya has been named to head the Chicago office of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). As...

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3/1/2005

JETRO Presents The East West Advantage

Digital Consumer Electronics Partnerships Fueling Profits

(SAN FRANCISCO, FEBRUARY 22 2005)– With the explosive growth of the digital consumer electronics market, technology innovators are radically changing business models in anticipation ...

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3/1/2005

JETRO Invites U.S. Companies to Participate in Business Mission

Companies will travel to Tokyo and Nagoya Regions

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1 2005)– The recent upbeat in the Japanese economy has created new business opportunities for U.S. companies in the Japanese ma...

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