JETRO Spotlight June 2011

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:

• Documents distributed at the May 13th JETRO New York Joint Briefing with Consulate General of Japan in New York

• Home Entertainment Networking Solutions Maker Entropic Sets Up in Japan to Get Ahead of Market Shift

• Alternative Asset Manager Millburn Opens Japan Branch Office, Comments on Japan Business Outlook After Earthquake
• Infant and Toddler Products Company Kids II, Inc. Expands to Japan

• Earthquake is expected to have limited impact on Japanese medical device market opportunities and creates near-term growth opportunities in some sectors

• ANIME MANGA TRIVIA BATTLE: U.S. EXECUTIVES VS JAPANESE EXECUTIVES (AN EVENT DURING ANIME EXPO 2011)
• JETRO ZONE @ Smart City Week 2011

• BIO 2011
• CONNECTIONS: The Digital Living Conference and Showcase

Japan Earthquake Information Page - Update

JETRO Case Study

News Update: Companies making progress in Japan

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

Alternative Asset Manager Millburn Opens Japan Branch Office, Comments on Japan Business Outlook After Earthquake
May 1, 2011

Millburn announced the opening of a Japan branch office of Millburn International, LLC, with CEO Barry A. Goodman saying, "The opening of a Tokyo office and the appointment of our Japan Country Head represent key steps in what is an increasingly important growth region for Millburn."

Regarding Millburn's outlook on business in Japan after the March 11 earthquake, Mr. Goodman said, "Millburn has substantial business interest in Japan, and had plans to establish a permanent presence there months before the disaster. Plans for our Tokyo office were driven by our desire to expand upon our existing investor base, which includes a growing institutional business, and the desire to provide best-in-class client service and education. We believe in the resourcefulness and resolve of the Japanese people and, despite the tragedy, our long-term outlook for Japan remains very optimistic."

Sources: Company press release  and company representative


Infant and Toddler Products Company Kids II, Inc. Expands to Japan
June 3, 2011

Kids II, Inc. announced the opening of an office and showroom in Tokyo, Japan. Having grown at an average rate of 25% per year over the past five years, the Japan office and showroom are the company's latest addition to its international offices in Hong Kong, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada.

Sources: Company press release  and company representative

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Japan Healthcare Market Update (Medical Device)

JETRO's North America Medical Device Advisor, Harold Smith publishes a regular bi-monthly opinion piece on opportunities in the world's third largest medical device market - Japan. Read the latest installment:

Earthquake is expected to have limited impact on Japanese medical device market opportunities and creates near-term growth opportunities in some sectors

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Upcoming Events

JETRO-Organized Events

ANIME MANGA TRIVIA BATTLE: U.S. EXECUTIVES VS JAPANESE EXECUTIVES (AN EVENT DURING ANIME EXPO 2011)

Date:	Saturday, July 2, 2011
Location:	Los Angeles Convention Center - Room LP4 (Live Programming Room 4)
	1201 South Figueroa Street
	Los Angeles, CA 90015
	Industry professionals will gather to present their ideas in developing the next best online business model, discuss recent trends and the next step necessary to make anime and manga content more accessible to your consumer demands.

JETRO ZONE @ Smart City Week 2011

Date:	Monday, October 24, 2011 - Friday, October 28, 2011
Location:	PACIFICO Yokohama
	1-1-1 Minato Mirai
	Nishi-ku
	Yokohama 220-0012
	Is your company thinking about taking advantage of the rapidly expanding business opportunities in Japan? If so, you are invited to apply for the "JETRO ZONE at Smart City Week 2011" Exhibition Program. We look forward to your participation. Don't miss this great opportunity!

Third-Party Events

BIO 2011

Date:	Monday, June 27, 2011 - Thursday, June 30, 2011
Location:	Walter E. Washington Convention Center
	14-7 801 Mount Vernon Place NW
	Washington, DC 20001
	17 Japanese biotech organizations to exhibit in the Japan Pavilion during BIO 2011, the world?s largest life sciences industry meeting.

CONNECTIONS: The Digital Living Conference and Showcase

Date:	Tuesday, June 28, 2011 - Thursday, June 30, 2011
Location:	Santa Clara Convention Center
	5001 Great America Parkway
	Santa Clara, CA 95054
	The 15th annual CONNECTIONSTM: The Digital Living Conference and Showcase, hosted by international research firm Parks Associates, attracts over 500 executives focused on innovative consumer technology solutions.

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