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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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12/20/12
Spotlight Events, December 2012

SPOTLIGHT EVENTS, DECEMBER 2012:

  • Japan Pavilion at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
  • Japan Pavilion at the Winter Fancy Food Show 2013
  • Revitalization in Japan
  • Japan Pavilion at the New York International Gift Fair 2013
  • Akita Sake Tasting & Pairing
  • Smart Energy Summit 2013: Engaging the Consumer

 

 

12/13/12
Spotlight Newsletter, December 2012

  FEATURED ARTICLES:

  • Japanese Green Technology Companies Make Headway in U.S. Market at Greenbuild International Conference & Expo
  • Healthcare Update - Marketing Cost Savings In a Fee-For-Service Environment

 

  MORE COMPANIES TO LAUNCH IN JAPAN:

  • GIA Opens Gem Laboratory in Japan

 

  TOPICS IN JAPANESE ECONOMY AND INDUSTRY:

  • Marunouchi District to Welcome Foreign Firms  
  • Cinnabon to Return to Japan in November  
  • GE Sees Japan as Core Development Site for Medical Equipment  
  • Dow Chemical to Boost Polystyrene Foam Output in Japan  

 

 

10/26/12
Spotlight Newsletter, October 2012

Welcome to the Spotlight Newsletter!
Check out what's new here at JETRO, find out about upcoming events, and look out for the new editions in your mailbox soon!!
 
I. FEATURED ARTICLES
  • Points-based Preferential Immigration Treatment For Highly Skilled Professionals
  • JETRO Seminar: How to Succeed in Japan's Technology Market
  • JETRO Invites 9 Publishers from Around the World to the Tokyo Game Show to Meet with Japanese Gaming Companies
II. MORE COMPANIES TO LAUNCH IN JAPAN
  • TENNECO Establishes First Manufacturing Operation in Japan
  • Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers Expands Global Real Estate Investment Platform In Asia, Launches Tokyo Office
III. TOPICS IN JAPANESE ECONOMY AND INDUSTRY
  • Foreign Medical Firms Expanding Presence In Japan
  • Costco Japan To Build Logistics Hub in Hyogo
  • Skype Founder's Fund to Invest in Japan Start-Ups
 

10/05/12
JETRO Spotlight Events October 5, 2012
Welcome to Spotlight Events OCTOBER 2012

I. The Biggest Shochu Event
Oct 15th (Mon), 2012, Torrance, CA

II. The Mindset of Monozukuri: Enhancing US-Japan Collaboration Through Manufacturing Innovations & Japan Update: Beyond the Recovery of the Great East Japan Earthquake
Oct 24th (Wed), 2012, Nashville, TN

III. Japan Booth @ American Film Market 2012
Oct 3s1h (Wed) - Nov 7th (Wed), 2012, Santa Monica, CA

IV. Japan Booth @ CLOUD EXPO 2012
Nov 5th (Mon) - Nov 8th (Thu), 2012, Santa Clara, CA

V. JETRO ZONe @ 3rd INT'L SMART GRID EXPO
Feb 27th (Wed) - Mar 1st (Fri), 2013, Tokyo, Japan  <== APPLICATION DUE OCT. 7TH, 2012

09/24/12
Spotlight Newsletter, September 2012

Welcome to the Spotlight Newsletter!
Check out what's new here at JETRO, find out about upcoming events, and look out for the new editions in your mailbox soon!!
 
I. FEATURED ARTICLES
  • Points-based Preferential Immigration Treatment For Highly Skilled Professionals
  • JETRO Seminar: How to Succeed in Japan's Technology Market
  • JETRO Invites 9 Publishers from Around the World to the Tokyo Game Show to Meet with Japanese Gaming Companies
II. TOPICS IN JAPANESE ECONOMY AND INDUSTRY
  • U.S. Coupon Giant To Offer Discounts Via Facebook in Japan
  • Tesla To Debut Electric Sedan in Japan Next Year
 

09/07/12
JETRO Spotlight Events September 6, 2012
Welcome to Spotlight Events SEPTEMBER 2012

I. Japan Pavilion @ International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2012
Sep 10th (Mon) - Sep 15th (Sat), 2012, Chicago, IL

II. Japan's New Initiative for Sustainable Growth: Issue and Opportunities for U.S. Firms
Sep 14th (Fri), 2012, San Francisco, CA

III. The Patent Game: Changing Values in Changing Times
Sep 20th (Thu), 2012, Palo Alto, CA

IV. The Biggest Shochu Event
Oct 15th (Mon), 2012, Torrance, CA

V. The Mindset of Monozukuri: Enhancing US-Japan Collaboration Through Manufacturing Innovation & Japan Update: Beyond the Recovery of the Great East Japan Earthquake
Oct 24th (Wed), 2012, Nashville, TN

08/31/12
JETRO Spotlight Newsletter, August 2012 SPECIAL EDITION

Welcome to this SPECIAL EDITION Spotlight Newsletter!
 
I. FEATURED ARTICLES
  • New Subsidy Program for Projects Promoting Asian Site Location in Japan!
 

08/24/12
JETRO Spotlight Newsletter, August 2012

Welcome to the Spotlight Newsletter!
Check out what's new here at JETRO, find out about upcoming events, and look out for the new editions in your mailbox soon!!
 
I. FEATURED ARTICLES
  • Japan Business Forum a Tremendous Success: Attendees Learn about New Policy and Developments in the Japanese Market
II. INDUSTRY REPORTS
  • New Cleantech Opportunities in Japan
  • Direct physician imports: a tool for accelerating market entry into Japan
 

08/01/12
JETRO Spotlight Events July 31, 2012
Welcome to Spotlight Events JULY 2012

I. Japan Pavilion @ New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF)
Aug 19th (Sun) - Aug 22nd (Wed), 2012, New York, NY

II. CURVE NY Expo
Aug 5th (Sun) - Aug 7th (Tue), 2012, New York, NY

III. Children's Club
Aug 5th (Sun) - Aug 7th (Tue), 2012, New York, NY

IV. Yayoi Kusama Exhibition
Jul 12th (Thu) - Sep 30th (Sun), 2012, New York, NY

06/29/12
JETRO Spotlight Events June 28, 2012
Welcome to Spotlight Events!
Bringing you timely information on events in your area.
Read about exciting upcoming events and look out for the next edition in your mailbox soon!!

I. Japan Business Forum: New Initiatives for Sustainable Growth
Jul 17th (Tue), 2012, New York, NY

II. Casual Gaming Developers @ Casual Connect Seattle 2012
Jul 24th (Tue) - Jul 26th (Thu), 2012, Seattle, WA

III. JETRO Zone @ CLOUD Japan Autumn
Oct 24st (Wed) - Oct 26th (Fri), 2012, Chiba, Japan  **Applications DUE July 6th**

IV. SpinExpo
Jul 16th (Mon) - Jul 18th (Wed), 2012, New York, NY

V. TextWorld
Jul 24th (Tue) - Jul 26th (Thu), 2012, New York, NY

VI. ENKNYC
Jul 22nd (Sun) - Jul 24th (Tue), 2012, New York, NY

VII. Designers & Agents: Man
Jul 22nd (Sun) - Jul 24th (Tue), 2012, New York, NY

VIII. JA New York
Jul 29th (Sun) - Jul 31th (Tue), 2012, New York, NY

06/26/12
JETRO Spotlight Newsletter, June 2012

Welcome to the Spotlight Newsletter!
Check out what's new here at JETRO, find out about upcoming events, and look out for the new editions in your mailbox soon!!
 
I. FEATURED ARTICLES
  • Application for New Subsidy Program Now Open for Innovative Low-Carbon Tech-Intensive Industries
  • Japanese Healthcare Market Update
  • Japanese Games Breaking into U.S. Markets
II. JETRO CLIENTS DOING BUSINESS IN JAPAN
These interviews focus on the experiences of companies who opened an office in Japan using JETRO services.
  • Vera Bradley Inc., Brings Color to Japan 
III. MORE COMPANIES TO LAUNCH IN JAPAN
  • doTERRA International Expands into Japan and Taipei, Taiwan: Company Aims to Build on Significant U.S. Momentum
  • Garmin Expands Global Presence in the Automotive OEM Space with New Offices in China, Germany and Japan
  • Cloudera Announces New Japanese Subsidiary: Cloudera KK to Help Spur Hadoop Adoption in APAC Region

05/24/12
JETRO Spotlight Events May 24, 2012
Welcome to Spotlight Events!
Bringing you timely information on events in your area.
We are excited to present the new sister of our Spotlight Newsletter: SPOTLIGHT EVENTS. Containing all the latest information on JETRO USA sponsored events, partner events, and third-party business-related events. Released once or twice a month, the new format will bring you the information when you need it.
Look out for the next editions in your mailbox soon!!

I. The French Connection: Five Japanese Women Ceramists and Their Passion for France
Jun 7th (Thu) - Aug 3rd (Fri), 2012, New York, NY

II. Japan Pavilion @ The Summer Fancy Food Show 2012
Jun 17th (Sun) - Jun 19th (Tue), 2012, Washington, D.C.

III. Japanese Sake Tasting & Pairing for Proffessionals
Jun 21st (Thu), 2012, Chicago, IL

IV. 2012 Japan-US Innovation Day & Japan-US Innovation Awards
Jun 29th (Fri), 2012, Stanford, CA

V. Japan Business Forum: New Initiatives for Sustainable Growth
Jul 17th (Tue), 2012, New York, NY

05/09/12
JETRO Spotlight Newsletter, May 2012 - Introducing our New Look!

Welcome to the NEW Spotlight Newsletter!
Revamped, Remodeled, Re-energized. 
We are happy to present our new Spotlight Newsletter containing the latest updates on JETRO USA activites and support services, as well as highlighting business opportunities between the United States and Japan. In it's new, more friendly format, the Spotlight Newsletter will still feature the latest articles and news information found on our website.
However, for more timely delivery of event information we have created: Spotlight Events !!
Look out for the new editions in your mailbox soon!
 
I. FEATURED ARTICLES
  • Application for Subsidy Program for Domestic Site Location Is Now Open
  • More than 70 Well-Known Brands Attend the Tohoku Textile Tradeshow
  • Japanese Exhibitors Find Success @ NYIGF 2012
II. JETRO CLIENTS DOING BUSINESS IN JAPAN
These interviews focus on the experiences of companies who opened an office in Japan using JETRO services.
  • CoreLab Partners Sees Opportunity in Japanese Healthcare Industry 
III. MORE COMPANIES TO LAUNCH IN JAPAN
  • Varian Medical Systems Establishes Radiotherapy Training Center and Clinical Help Desk in Tokyo, Japan
  • SKECHERS Launches Japan Subsidiary
  • American Eagle Outfitters Debuts in Japan
  • Splashtop Launches Splashtop K.K. in Japan

04/24/12
JETRO Spotlight Events April 23, 2012
 
Welcome to the latest edition of JETRO Spotlight USA, JETRO USA's national e-newsletter featuring the latest articles highlighting business opportunities between the United States and Japan along with updates on JETRO activities. Welcome to the latest edition of JETRO Spotlight USA, JETRO USA's national e-newsletter.

We are introducing our new edition "Spotlight Events" that aims at timely delivering to you the upcoming events and seminars in the U.S. organized by JETRO, our partners, or the third parties. Please attend our events to find and expand your business opportunities with Japan.

I. Strategies for Japanese Startup Funding and Expansion>
      May 4 (Fri), 2012 (Palo Alto, CA)
II. Designers & Agents
      May 7 (Mon) - 9 (Wed), 2012 (New York, NY)
III. Deco Print Making Workshop
      May 9 (Wed), 2012 (New York, NY)
IV. JAPAN by DESIGN presented by JETRO
@International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) 2012
      May 19 (Sat) - 22 (Tue), 2012 (New York, NY)
V. National Stationery Show
      May 20 (Sun) - 23 (Wed), 2012 (New York, NY)

03/21/12
JETRO Spotlight March 2012
 
Welcome to the latest edition of JETRO Spotlight USA, JETRO USA's national e-newsletter featuring the latest articles highlighting business opportunities between the United States and Japan along with updates on JETRO activities.

I. JETRO USA Launches New Website

II. JETRO Interview
  • Earthquake Protection Systems (seismic isolation systems) - Update
  • Vidyo (video conferencing solutions)
III. Japan Market Update
  • Cleantech: Japan's Special Economic Zones Offer Opportunity for Overseas Companies
  • Cleantech: Japan's Data Centers Offer Promising Markets for North American Energy Management Technologies
  • Healthcare (Medical Device): You've decided to enter Japan: which market entry option is right for you?
  • Healthcare (Medical Device): Demystifying FAP, R-zone and the bi-annual reimbursement rate reductions
IV. Upcoming Events
  • Business Opportunities in Yokohama: Your Gateway to Japan and Beyond (La Jolla, CA, April 11, 2012)