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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 #30

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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

Japanese Cuisine Becoming Mainstay for American Palates


America continues to grow its curiosity and appreciation for Japanese food, from easy-to-prepare comfort foods to exquisite haute cuisine.
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Medical Equipment: How U.S. Companies Are Positioned to Get Ahead of Two Upcoming Shifts in Japan


Two upcoming shifts in Japan's healthcare sector can create opportunities for U.S. companies who can meet changing needs and work within Japan's dealer distribution system.
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Upcoming Events

JETRO BIZMATCH @ GDC 2008

Date: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 - Friday, February 22, 2008
Location:Moscone Convention Center

747 Howard Street, 4th/ 5th
North Hall #5537
San Francisco, CA 94183

Meet up to six Japanese game developers at GDC 2008.

Japan Lecture Series: Defining the Economic Challenges of East Asia

Date: Friday, February 22, 2008, 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Location:Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota

301 19th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Defining the Economic Challenges of East Asia.

Japan Pavilion @ The International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York--March 9-11, 2008

Date: Sunday, March 9, 2008 - Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Location:Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

655 West 34th Street
Booth #2403
New York, NY 10001

Back by popular demand, the Japanese Demonstration Theater and Pavilion brought to you by the Japan External Trade Organization will showcase historical food preparation techniques and highlight new trends and innovations.

Japanese Food & Sake Festival @ Natural Products Expo West (By Invitation Only)

Date: Thursday, March 13, 2008, 4:30PM - 6:00PM
Location:Hyatt Regency Orange County, Grand Ballroom

11999 Harbor Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92840

JETRO will be sponsoring this year's Japan Food and Sake Reception at the Natural Products Expo West. Come meet Japanese food and sake sellers and taste authentic Japanese food and premium sake.

JETRO @ Natural Products Expo West 2008

Date: Friday, March 14, 2008 - Sunday, March 16, 2008
Location:Anaheim Convention Ctr

800 W. Katella Ave.
Booth #5300
Anaheim, CA 92802

JETRO will participate in the Natural Products Expo West this year for the first time to facilitate business matching between Japanese food sellers and U.S. buyers.

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We welcome your comments or suggestions for future articles on topics. Feel free to contact us at www.jetro.org/contact