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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 #42

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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.

Contents in this newsletter:

  • News Update - Companies making progress in Japan
  • Upcoming Events

News Update - Companies making progress in Japan

Keep an eye on what other companies are doing in Japan with this monthly news update. (Links lead to company press releases.)


Soliris(R) Receives Orphan Drug Designation in Japan
January 12, 2009

"Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALXN) today reported that Soliris(R) (eculizumab), its first-in-class complement inhibitor, has been designated as an orphan drug by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan. As a result of the designation, a New Drug Application (NDA) for Soliris would receive priority review from the Japanese regulatory authorities once it is submitted, and the drug would have 10 years of market exclusivity as a treatment for patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) in Japan...The Company has begun to establish its commercial organization in Japan in anticipation of a commercial launch of Soliris in that country in 2010."


Two New R&D Labs for Afton Chemical in Asia Pacific
January 16, 2009

"Afton Chemical Corporation announces two new research and development facilities in Asia Pacific. A new facility in Shanghai, China will be opening in early 2009 and a new and expanded facility in Tsukuba, Japan has recently commenced operations. The primary objectives of these laboratories are to improve response time to customers and develop more products for the specific needs of the Asia Pacific region...'The Asia Pacific region is of critical importance to Afton Chemical...'"


GenVault Opens Japanese Subsidiary to Better Address Global Biobanking Market Growth; Genvault's energy and space efficient technologies ideally suit the needs of the Japanese Biobanking community, and create a new paradigm for eco-friendly, sustainable Biobanking initiatives.
January 26, 2009

"GenVault Corporation today announces the opening of its newly-formed Japanese subsidiary in order to better serve the needs of the expanding Biobanking market and its growing customer base in Japan...'GenVault is very excited to be establishing a direct presence in Japan. We feel our products and technologies are particularly well suited for use in Japan, and bring strong advantages in terms of space and energy savings...'"


DCG Systems, Inc. Announces the Formation of Japanese Subsidiary DCG K.K.
January 28, 2009

"DCG Systems, Inc. the leading provider of semiconductor debug and characterization solutions for the global semiconductor industry, today announced the formation of wholly owned Japanese subsidiary DCG K.K...'Success in Japan is a key priority for DCG Systems. The formation of DCG K.K. reflects our commitment to working closely with and providing the highest level of ongoing service for our Japanese customers...We believe that the Japanese market will reveal new technological opportunities to enhance DCG Systems' growth through innovation in our products and solutions.'"


OBN Holdings Establishes Subsidiary in Japan; Subsidiary Responsible for Japanese Operations
February 11, 2009

"OBN Holdings (Pink Sheets: OBNI) announces the establishment of OBN Holdings Japan Co., Ltd..."...We have already begun developing strategic relationships with a number of major Japanese companies, and plan to aggressively pursue our acquisition business model throughout the country." OBN Holdings Japan is responsible for identifying potential acquisitions and business opportunities, and for developing strategic relationships in the region..."


Shire Announces Opening of Office in Japan
February 20, 2009

"Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announced today that it has officially opened a new representative office in Japan...Shire's new office in Shinkujuku Ward, Tokyo, will serve as the base for preparations for the future commercialization of its pipeline products in Japan, the second largest biopharmaceutical market in the world...'The unique regulatory, clinical and cultural characteristics of the Japanese market require an early investment in infrastructure to maximize the potential in this strategically important region...'"


Restek Opens Branch Office In Japan
February 23, 2009

"Restek is pleased to announce the opening of a new branch office in Japan. Restek Japan is an integral part of Restek's growth in Asia and will strengthen Restek's position as a premier supplier of LC and GC chromatography columns and accessories, analytical reference standards, and sample preparation products in Japan...Restek recognizes the contributions and importance of the Japanese market and is pleased to make Restek chromatography products more easily available to customers in Japan."


Upcoming Events

For full event information, please visit the JETRO event calendar at: www.jetro.org/events


Renewable Energy Japan at RETECH
Date:Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - Friday, February 27, 2009
Location: The Las Vegas Convention Center

3150 Paradise Road
Booth #423

Las Vegas, NV 89109

Visit RETECH 2009 to meet with us and our partners to learn more about the renewable energy business opportunities in Japan.
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Eas t Asian Economic Integration and U.S.-Japan Relations
Date:Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Location: Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

1800 K Street, NW

Washington, DC 20006

As economic integration advances in East Asia, individual countries are moving to strengthen their separate economic alliances. Join us for a panel discussion of experts on various economic topics.
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SoCal Japanese Food Events
Date:Thursday, March 5, 2009 - Sunday, March 8, 2009
Location: Various locations

Eight Japanese government and non-profit organizations have partnered together to host five food events between March 5th to 8th, 2009 to introduce some of the top local Japanese restaurants and food providers to Southern California.
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(INDUSTRY ONLY) San Francisco Sake Tasting Seminar - Deepen your understanding of sake
Date:Friday, March 6, 2009, 2:00PM - 5:00PM
Location: California Culinary Academy

350 Rhode Island Street

San Francisco, CA 94103

(INDUSTRY ONLY) Come for an introduction to the world of sake and learn to pair this versatile spirit with both Japanese and Western cuisines.
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JETRO SEMINAR SPECIAL EVENT: A Paradigm Shift in Software Engineering & Content Creation： 3D-GUI for the Era of Ubiquitous Computing
Date:Thursday, March 12, 2009, 5:30AM - 7:00PM
Location: JETRO Los Angeles

777 S Figueroa Street
Suite 2650

Los Angeles, CA 90017

Mr. Toru Hayashi, founder of NETDIMENSION will discuss the 3D solution designers have been looking for with their realtime 3D authoring technology.
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JETRO Business Matching @ GDC & GC 2009
Date:Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - Thursday, March 26, 2009
Location: Moscone Convention Center

747 Howard Street
South Exhibit Hall & 2nd Floor West Exhibit Hall

San Francisco, CA 94103

Participate in Game Developers Conference & Game Connection 2009 and meet with TEN highly acclaimed Japanese game developers who are looking to work with non-Japanese publishers.
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