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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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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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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 August 2009

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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:

  • JETRO Case Study
    • Acucela Inc., developer of drugs to treat blinding eye diseases, forms partnership with Otsuka Pharmaceutical after establishing Japan office
  • News Update
    • Companies making progress in Japan
  • Past Event Wrap-ups
    • Sendai Miso Tasting Seminar in San Francisco - The Versatility of Miso
    • San Francisco Miso Event @ Ferry Plaza Market
  • Upcoming Events
    • Invitation Program: JETRO ZONE @ JAIMA SHOW 2009
    • Invitation Program: JETRO ZONE @ N-EXPO/KANSAI'09
    • Partner Event: Choose and Focus: The Transformation of Japanese Business Strategies
    • JETRO Clean Tech Seminar Series: Opportunities in Japan's Solar Market for Silicon Valley Companies
    • JETRO BIZMATCH @ CEATEC JAPAN 2009
    • JETRO Biolink Forum 2009
    • Invitation Program: JETRO ZONE @ MECT 2009
    • Invitation Program: JETRO ZONE @ Green Device 2009


JETRO Case Study


Acucela Inc., developer of drugs to treat blinding eye diseases, forms partnership with Otsuka Pharmaceutical after establishing Japan office

Acucela's Chairman, President & CEO, Dr. Ryo Kubota, M.D., Ph.D., spoke with JETRO about establishing the office and gaining investors in Japan.

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News Update - Companies making progress in Japan

Keep an eye on what other companies are doing in Japan with this monthly news update.


The MathWorks Opens Three Offices in Japan
July 1, 2009

The MathWorks, developer of mathematical computing software, opened three offices in Japan, transitioning to a direct sales operation to sell to its expanding Japanese customer base in a broad set of industries including automotive, communications, electronics, semiconductor, industrial automation and machinery, as well as the academic community.

Source: Company press release


Smoothie King plans to open first Japan store in 2010
July 29, 2009

Smoothie King, maker of nutritional fruit smoothies, plans to open a store in Tokyo in 2010. The company will partner with Smoothies Asia Co. Ltd. of Korea, which successfully developed 57 stores in the Republic of Korea.

Source: Company press release


inVentiv Health establishes subsidiary in Japan to supply outsourced sales teams
August 3, 2009

inVentive Health established a Japan subsidiary to provide outsourced sales teams to clients to promote products in Japan. In a press release, company officials are quoted saying, "Japan is among the largest pharmaceutical markets in the world and our clients are launching many products into the Japanese market," and "We believe there is significant opportunity for outsourced sales growth in Japan."

Source: Company press release



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Past Event Wrap-ups


Read event summaries, see photos, and download recipes from these past events:

Sendai Miso Tasting Seminar in San Francisco - The Versatility of Miso
Held at the California Culinary Academy, the Sendai Miso Tasting Seminar was a great success. Hosting a large room of industry professionals, the event gave attendees a deeper understanding of miso as well as unexpected recipes for using this timeless Japanese ingredient in their own kitchens.

San Francisco Miso Event @ Ferry Plaza Market
On a beautiful, sunny day at San Francisco's Ferry Market Plaza, JETRO handed out free samples of simple recipes made with miso. Our booth was so popular that we ran out of samples well before closing time!

 

Upcoming Events


Invitation Program: JETRO ZONE @ JAIMA SHOW 2009
Date:Wednesday, September 2, 2009 - Friday, September 4, 2009
Location: Makuhari Messe

2-1, Nakase

Mihama-ku

Chiba, Japan

Is your company thinking about taking advantage of the rapidly expanding business opportunities in Japan? If so, and your company is interested in setting up an office in Japan or is currently seeking Japanese partners to establish a business with in the Japanese market, you are invited to apply for the "JETRO ZONE @ JAIMA SHOW 2009” Invitation Program. Don't miss this great opportunity!


Invitation Program: JETRO ZONE @ N-EXPO/KANSAI'09
Date:Thursday, September 3, 2009 - Saturday, September 5, 2009
Location: INTEX OSAKA

1-5-102 Nanko-kita

Suminoe-ku

Osaka, Japan

Is your company thinking about taking advantage of the rapidly expanding business opportunities in Japan? If so, and your company is interested in setting up an office in Japan or is currently seeking Japanese partners to establish a business with in the Japanese market, you are invited to apply for the "N-EXPO/KANSAI'09” Invitation Program. The expo specializes in companies producing: recycling, renewable energy, energy conservation, and biomass.


Partner Event -- Choose and Focus: The Transformation of Japanese Business Strategies
Date:Thursday, September 10, 2009
Location: San Francisco State University Downtown Campus

835 Market Street, 6th Floor

Room #667

San Francisco, CA 94103

As signs increase that the recession is lifting, Japan is preparing to recover fast from the crisis and post positive growth in the second half of 2009. Join us as Dr. Ulrike Schaede explores how this transformation has prepared Japanese companies to exploit the current economic crisis as an opportunity to assume leadership in critical 21st century technologies.


JETRO Clean Tech Seminar Series: Opportunities in Japan's Solar Market for Silicon Valley Companies
Date:Thursday, October 1, 2009
Location: Sofitel Luxury Hotel Redwood City

Blue Room

223 Twin Dolphin Drive

Redwood City, CA 94065

The JETRO Clean Tech Seminar Series will highlight developments in the Japanese and U.S clean tech markets. The first seminar of the series will focus on the current state of the solar market in Japan and explore the benefits and advantages of expanding to the solar market in Japan.



JETRO BIZMATCH @ CEATEC JAPAN 2009
Date:Tuesday, October 6, 2009 - Thursday, October 8, 2009
Location: Nippon Convention Center

Makuhari Messe

2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku

Chiba, Japan

At CEATEC JAPAN 2009, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will offer JETRO BIZMATCH @ CEATEC JAPAN 2009, a business-matching event that connects representatives from foreign firms with potential Japanese partners.
  

JETRO Biolink Forum 2009
Date:Wednesday, October 7, 2009 - Friday, October 9, 2009
Location: Pacifico Yokohama

1-1-1, Minato Mirai

Nishi-ku

Yokohama, Japan

BIOLINK FORUM will feature a symposium, Cluster & Company Networking Reception and business partnering (through BioJapan's Business Partnering Matching System).


Invitation Program: JETRO ZONE @ MECT 2009
Date:Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - Saturday, October 17, 2009
Location: Nagoya International Exhibition Hall (Port Messe Nagoya)

2, Kinjo Pier 2-chome

Minato-ku

Nagoya, Japan

Is your company thinking about taking advantage of the rapidly expanding business opportunities in Japan? If so, and your company is interested in setting up an office in Japan or is currently seeking Japanese partners to establish a business with in the Japanese market, you are invited to apply for the "JETRO ZONE @ MECHATRONICS TECHNOLOGY JAPAN 2009 ” Invitation Program. We look forward to your participation.


Invitation Program: JETRO ZONE @ Green Device 2009
Date:Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - Friday, October 30, 2009
Location: Pacifico Yokohama

1-1-1, Minato Mirai

Nishi-ku

Yokohama, Japan

JETRO invites U.S. companies to participate in the JETRO Zone at the inaugural "Green Device 2009,” to be held concurrently with "FPD International 2009,” in Yokohama from October 28-30, 2009.


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