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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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The Obama Administration has heightened interest in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and environmental conservation in the US. The administration realizes that an innovation-based 'green economy' will help curb greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy security, and create a new industry for job growth.

Despite a relatively low amount of domestic energy resources, Japan has managed to be at the forefront of energy efficiency and renewable energy development since the oil embargoes of the 1970's. It is now one of the few low-carbon economies in the world. The United States has a tremendous opportunity to lower its CO2 emissions per GDP to levels similar to Japan's while sustaining high levels of economic output. Hybrid cars are just one example of the many opportunities for collaboration in clean technology between our two countries.

JETRO serves as a liaison between Japanese innovators in energy technologies and U.S. companies. This website provides information designed to help facilitate collaboration in this vital field.

Contact Us to work with Japanese Green Technology companies in the U.S.

Showcase of Green Technologies

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JETRO: Leading your partnerships for green innovations

Green Innovations Partnership Program Members
Green Innovations Partnership ProgramThe "Green Innovations Partnership" program represents a growing number of companies that feature the latest cutting-edge green technologies from Japan. Members of the "Green Innovations Partnership" program will showcase their technologies at a series of expos and conferences throughout the U.S. The program provides opportunities for potential U.S. business partners to connect with innovative Japanese green technologies and expertise, develop business, and forge strategic partnerships.
Download Green Innovations Partnership Packet (PDF, 1.18MB)

JETRO serves to support innovative green technologies that are fundamental to creating a sustainable society and vitalizing the U.S. Green Economy. The "Green Innovations Partnership" program features green technologies that draw upon the experience and innovation of Japanese technology by:

ENERGY EFFICIENT
Optimizing your energy solutions with experience from Japan: the world's most energy-efficient economy.		 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
Greening your community with wisdom inspired by Japan's long history of sustainability.		 RENEWABLES
Maximizing your renewable potential with the most innovative technologies proven in Japan.

2012 Members of the Green Innovations Partnership Program

2011 Members of the Green Innovations Partnership Program

2010 Members of the Green Innovations Partnership Program

Green Technology for Sustainable Building

Showcased green technologies feature technology that has already been successfully proven in Japan, and can be integrated into commercial and residential building applications in the U.S.
Model of Building Applications (PDF, 931KB)

Green Tech Sustainable Building
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Showcased Green Technologies

Affinity Thermotropic Smart WindowpanesAffinity
Affinity's energy saving windowpanes self-respond and automatically adjust to block out harmful solar radiation and moderate indoor lighting.
Thermotropic Smart Windowpanes (PDF, 386KB)

 

Daikin HVAC SystemsDaikin
Daikin AC's energy efficient HVAC systems feature unique variable refrigerant volume (VRV) and multi-split systems that enable precise temperature control in multiple zones from one centralized unit.
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems (PDF, 283KB)

 

Envec Roof SoilEnvec
ENVEC's artificial roof soil is up to half the weight of traditional soils, and retains up to 10 times more water and nutrients. The solar-powered Mizusumashi "Mini Water Beetle" circulates water to restore water quality naturally without harmful chemicals.
Lightweight Artificial Roof Soil (PDF, 432KB)
MIZUSUMASHI Solar Powered Water Enhancer (PDF, 371KB)

 

Fuji Electric FWaveFuji Electronics
Fuji Electric's award-winning FWAVE solar modules employ amorphous silicon (a-Si) applied in a tandem-structured layer to thin-film plastic.
FWAVE Innovative Features:

  • 1 mm thick, 1/10th the weight of typical glass-based cells
  • Conforms to virtually any installation surface
  • 10% more power annually than comparable crystalline PVs
FWAVE - Lightweight flexible PV modules (PDF, 145KB)

 

Shinshingblock Storage Tank SystemShinshinblock
SSBB's rainwater harvesting storage tank system is made of recyclable polypropylene plastic. The system's lightweight and simple construction is space efficient and effectively stores water with a 95-96% storage ratio.

 

Takagi Tankless Water HeatersTakagi
Takagi's "endless on-demand" tankless water heaters deliver 200-500 gallons of hot water per hour per unit, and feature efficiency ratings of up to 95%.
Tankless Water Heaters (PDF, 305KB)

 

WoodOne Sustainable Wood ProductsWoodOne
WoodOne's resource conservation and sustainable manufacture of 168,000 acres of Radiata Pine forest yields superior wood products that help create healthy living and working environments.
Sustainable Wood Products (PDF, 224KB)

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  • The logo's sphere represents researchers' and engineers' enthusiasm flowing down to form innovation, which is represented by the solid block.
  • The sphere and hexagonal block is connected by a pipe, which represents network and support.
  • From the view point of environment and ecology, the logo evokes a giant tree growing from the earth, or a potted plant.