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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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Healthcare (HC) Business in Japan

HC is one of the primary sectors that Japan supports for inward investment as Japan faces an aging population and a declining birthrate.

Healthcare Opinion Articles

Japan Healthcare Market Update (Medical Device)
From May 2011, JETRO's North America Medical Device Advisor, Harold Smith publishes a regular bi-monthly opinion piece on opportunities in the world's third largest medical device market - Japan.

JANUARY 2013: Marketing cost savings in a fee-for-service environment
NOVEMBER 2012: Leveraging local clinical data to jump-start your Japan business
Part II: A step-by-step guide to conducting an informal clinical study
SEPTEMBER 2012: Leveraging local clinical data to jump-start your Japan business
Part I: The case for informal clinical studies
JULY 2012: Direct physician imports: a tool for accelerating market entry into Japan
MAY 2012: Japanese companies emerge as a growing source of capital for foreign medical device companies
MARCH 2012: Demystifying FAP, R-zone and the bi-annual reimbursement rate reductions
JANUARY 2012: You've decided to enter Japan: which market entry option is right for you?
NOVEMBER 2011: The high yen "endaka" drives higher profitability for medical device companies in Japan
SEPTEMBER 2011: The Japanese reimbursement system offers attractive initial reimbursement rates and reduced reimbursement rate volatility for most medical devices
JULY 2011: Planning for success: a check list for meeting Japanese customer needs
MAY 2011: Earthquake is expected to have limited impact on Japanese medical device market opportunities and creates near-term growth opportunities in some sectors

Japan Healthcare Market Update (Pharmaceutical/Bio)

APRIL 2012: Pharmaceuticals and Medicinal Devices Agency (PMDA): History, Structure and Vision
FEBRUARY 2012: Manufacturing Application Holder Requirements and Procedures in Japan
DECEMBER 2011: Quasi Drug Rules in Japan
OCTOBER 2011: Focus on Medicinal Products for Rare Diseases; Comparison of System in Japan with US and EU
AUGUST 2011: Product Opportunities in Japan - Focus on Medicinal Products for Rare Diseases; Orphan Rules Part 1
JUNE 2011: Opportunities for Research and Development in Japan - Focus on Advanced Cellular Technologies

JETRO Services in Healthcare

Because JETRO is an independent agency of the Japanese Government we are able to provide many of our services free of charge.

Personalized Market information
Information for specific industry, including information regarding market scale, market trends, competitor companies, industry associations, relevant trade shows, as well as information and advice for entering the Japan market. **
Personalized Matching Support / HC Partnering Program
Facilitate business matching between North American HC companies who request partnering with Japanese companies.
Temporary Office Space in Japan / Consultation on Office set up
Provide temporary office space in Japan for up to 50 business days as well as consultation regarding office set-up.

**1. Will be available for registered JETRO clients only

For Additional Information please contact:
Rachel Winograd, JETRO New York
Rachel_Winograd@jetro.go.jp
+1-212-997-0437
JETRO NEW YORK

Healthcare Advisors

North America Pharma Advisor : Regulatory Consulting, Business Consulting
North America Medical Device Advisor : Regulatory Consulting, Business Consulting
Tokyo HQ HC Advisor: Regulatory Consulting, Business Consulting, Japan Market Information

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