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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 Newsletter, August 2012

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-August 2012 Edition-
Welcome to the Spotlight Newsletter!
Check out what's new here at JETRO, find out about upcoming events, and look out for the new editions in your mailbox soon!!
 
FEATURED ARTICLES

In our June issue of the Spotlight Newsletter we featured the upcoming Japan Business Forum in New York on July 17th, 2012. Thanks to the help of our co-organizers and partners, the event was a tremendous success with over 300 attendees.
We are sorry if you were unable to attend the event, but you can still gain access to all the information. Check out the presentations, event videos, summary article, and panel discussion Q&A to catch up on what you missed!

Japan Business Forum a Tremendous Success: Attendees Learn about New Policy and Developments in the Japanese Market 
The success of the Japan Business Forum in New York was palpable on Tuesday, July 17th, 2012. Attracting over 300 attendees and numerous reporters from international news publications, the Forum was well received by speakers and attendees alike.

With increasing governmental support for investment into Japan, the incentives for U.S. companies are growing, particularly with regard to renewable energy industries. For companies considering going to Japan, now is the time. The Japan Business Forum emphasized this, asking attendees to consider the many advantages of expanding to Japan and to learn about the country's new initiatives for sustainable growth.

Companies See Success as Japan Moves Towards Recovery
Charles D. Lake II, Chairman and Representative, Aflac Japan
Senior Vice Minister for Reconstruction, Yoshinori Suematsu started off the event with a short video message and accompanying speech on the current state of Japan's recovery. He encouraged those looking at new opportunities in Japan to act now, emphasizing the many benefits of the Revised Strategy for Economic Revitalization (est. July, 12, 2012). This new strategy sets a promising goal of $1.2 trillion in new market value and 3% annual growth rate gains for Japan through fiscal year 2020. So far, $23.8 billion in grants for reconstruction have been made available and newly improved incentives have been established for foreign companies. With approximately 96% of debris cleared from residential zones and the devastated region's transportation infrastructure almost completely restored, focus has turned to economically revitalizing the area. According to Mr. Suematsu, the government has already allocated $240 billion towards reconstruction as well as established the Reconstruction Agency and designated Special Reconstruction Zones to concentrate efforts. These programs, he explains, are part of an endeavor to move efforts "from recovery, to revitalization."

The first keynote speech of the day was delivered by Mr. Charles D. Lake II, Chairman of the Board of Directors, U.S.-Japan Business Council Incorporated and Chairman and Representative for Aflac Japan, who commented on the great potential for U.S. companies to succeed in Japan...



INDUSTRY REPORTS

New Cleantech Opportunities in Japan
 
June 2012
Insights and recommendations for companies seeking to do cleantech business in Japan
What do North American cleantech companies need to know to tap the Japanese cleantech market? JETRO and cleantech researchers Kachan & Co. surveyed 52 Japan and North America-based professionals in cleantech, manufacturing, consulting and academia. Read experts' tips and advice about how to do business in Japan...
>> Read more about the Japanese Cleantech Market

Direct physician imports: a tool for accelerating market entry into Japan
 
July 2012
Many companies are aware that life-saving medical devices can be imported into Japan without regulatory approval under the country's so-called compassionate use program. However, what many companies do not realize is that direct physician imports may also be used to accelerate the launch of other devices even when they do not treat life-threatening illnesses...
>> Read more about the Japanese Healthcare Industry