Welcome to the latest edition of JETRO Spotlight USA, JETRO USA's national e-newsletter featuring the latest articles and events on our website. Each month JETRO brings you relevant and timely articles highlighting business opportunities between the United States and Japan along with updates on JETRO seminars and events.

Contents in this newsletter:

• JETRO Seminar: The Boring but Essential Things You Need to Know to Expand Your Business to Japan
• JETRO Program: Japan Business Tax and Accounting - Free 30-minute Individual Consultation with CPA and Tax Accountant

• Accel North America: Japanese language skills, long-term perspective imperative for Japan business

• Companies making progress in Japan

• Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer

Upcoming JETRO Events

JETRO Case Study: Accel North America: Japanese language skills, long-term perspective imperative for Japan business

See why Aju Kuriakose, Vice President of Business Development at Accel North America, says having command of the Japanese language and keeping a long-term perspective on gaining new clients and account profitability are essential for doing business in Japan. He also says Japan "helps us stay ahead of the technology curve."

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News Update: Companies making progress in Japan

Keep an eye on what companies are doing in Japan with this monthly news update.

FarmVille and Mafia Wars maker Zynga creates joint venture with Softbank Corp. to develop, distribute games in Japan
July 28, 2010

Social games developer Zynga and Japan's Softbank Corp. announced the creation of a joint venture called Zynga Japan to bring more social games to Japan. In addition, Softbank has made a $150 million investment in Zynga.

Sources: Company press release  and company representative


Provider of e-commerce and interactive marketing solutions, GSI Commerce, opens Japan office
August 10, 2010

E-commerce solutions and services provider GSI Commerce Inc. announced the opening of an office in Tokyo to develop new clients in Japan and in the broader Asia Pacific. The company seeks expansion in the Asia Pacific as it has seen in North America and Europe.

Sources: Company press release  and company representative

See how you can use JETRO's free services to establish your company's office in Japan.

 
 

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