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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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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 December 2010

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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
  • Brewer Science opens new office in Tokyo
  • Quofore Partners with systemsGo to serve the Japanese market

Upcoming Events

JETRO-Organized Events
  • Japan Pavilion - Robotics TechZone at CES 2011
  • The 2011 Winter Fancy Food Show
  • Green Aviation Seminar: How Can NextGen Tech Make Aviation Greener?

Third-Party Events
  • Doing Business with Japan
  • Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer
  • Dynamics of Japan's ICT Market


News Update: Companies making progress in Japan

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


Brewer Science opens new office in Tokyo
December 1, 2010

Brewer Science, Inc. recently opened a new office in Tokyo, Japan to provide customers with process and material solutions for the semiconductor, MEMS, and LED industries. "Local customer support is a commitment of Brewer Science," says Terry Brewer, President of Brewer Science. "Working side by side with customers provides us with an opportunity to address their issues and provides them with the most effective manufacturing solution for the long term."

Sources: Company press release  and company representative


Quofore Partners with systemsGo to serve the Japanese market
December 11, 2010

Quofore, developer of retail execution mobile applications, announced its partnership with systemsGo Corporation, an Asian IT infrastructure services company, to expand in Japan. "Japan is an important market for us in our ongoing expansion throughout the region," a company press release states Quofore Managing Director Asia Pacific Angela Lovegrove saying. Quofore's solution is available in Japanese and systemsGo staff have undertaken the Quofore partners training program.

Sources: Company press release  and company representative



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Upcoming Events


JETRO-Organized Events

Japan Pavilion - Robotics TechZone at CES 2011
Date:Thursday, January 6, 2011 - Sunday, January 9, 2011
Location:    Las Vegas Convention Center

3150 Paradise Road

Booths #25815-25819 & 25915- 25920

Las Vegas, NV 89109

Visit the Japan Pavilion in the Robotics TechZone at CES2011.                       


The 2011 Winter Fancy Food Show
Date:Sunday, January 16, 2011 - Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Location:    Moscone Center

Booths #2732 and #2734

747 Howard Street

San Francisco, CA 94103

JETRO San Francisco is proud to support Sendai miso at the upcoming Winter Fancy Food Show from January 16-18, 2011. A traditional ingredient in Japan, miso is growing in popularity worldwide for its convenience and benefits to health and beauty. Come sample three easy-to-make and delicious Sendai miso-based recipes, as well as last year's popular freeze-dried miso soup. Also, meet with Japanese miso producers and learn about the quality and naturally powerful health benefits of miso.


Green Aviation Seminar: How Can NextGen Tech Make Aviation Greener?
Date:Thursday, January 20, 2011
Location:    Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.

275 Battery Street, Suite 2600

San Francisco, CA 94111

This seminar will be joined by US and Japanese Green Aviation speakers to focus on dynamic technology progress and the future.


Third-Party Events

Doing Business with Japan
Date:Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Location:    JETRO Chicago

1 E Wacker Dr, Ste 600

Chicago, IL 60601                                                               

Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer
Date:Monday, January 24, 2011 - Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Location:    Hyatt Regency Austin - Downtown, On The Lake

208 Barton Springs Road

Austin, TX 78704                                                               

Dynamics of Japan's ICT Market
Date:Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Location:    Headliners Club

Chase Tower - 21st Floor

221 West 6th Street

Austin, TX 78701                                                               

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