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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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JETRO Spotlight #20

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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.

This Month's Featured Articles

U.S. Direct Investments in Japan Offer the Highest Yields Among Major Industrialized Nations


For U.S. companies, Japan is an attractive investment destination offering high investment yields. U.S. direct investments in Japan offer the highest yields among the country's direct investments in major industrialized nations, exceeding the global average including developing countries.
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Upcoming Events

Partner Event: The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) 2007 International Convention

Date: Sunday, May 6, 2007 - Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Location:Boston Convention & Exhibition Center

415 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210

Come meet one-on-one with over 30 Japanese biotechnology companies on site at BIO 2007 International Convention.

Partner Event: TiECon 2007: The New Face of Entrepreneurship

Date: Friday, May 18, 2007 - Saturday, May 19, 2007
Location:Santa Clara Convention Center

1850 Warburton Avenue

Santa Clara, CA 95050


The face of business is dramatically changing as Baby Boomers, the Generation Y, mid-career women, mompreneurs, and new business leaders are coming together to create the most diverse and innovative pool of entrepreneurs.

4th Tuesday Tech Exchange - Video Games Teach How to Speak Foreign Languages

Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2007, 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Location:JETRO Los Angeles
 777 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 2650
 Los Angeles, CA 90017


Hear how a fast-growing start-up has developed immersive, interactive 3-D videogames that teach what to say, how to say it and when to say it in foreign languages. The courses simulate real-life social communications involving spoken dialogs and cultural protocols that cover non-verbal gestures and norms of politeness. The US military are currently learning Iraqi Arabic and Pashto with the courses.

Business Japanese Proficiency Test

Date: Sunday, November 18, 2007, 12:50AM - 4:00PM
Location:Atlanta, New York and Salt Lake City


Test you business communication ability in Japanese with the Business Japanese Proficiency Test.

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