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August 08,2012
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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.view video >
August 08,2012
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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.view video >
August 08,2012
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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.view video >
@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, May 2012 - Introducing our New Look!
Welcome to the NEW Spotlight Newsletter! Revamped, Remodeled, Re-energized.
We are happy to present our new Spotlight Newsletter containing the latest updates on JETRO USA activites and support services, as well as highlighting business opportunities between the United States and Japan. In it's new, more friendly format, the Spotlight Newsletter will still feature the latest articles and news information found on our website.
However, for more timely delivery of event information we have created: Spotlight Events !!
Look out for the new editions in your mailbox soon!
FEATURED ARTICLES
Application for Subsidy Program for Domestic Site Location Is Now Open  The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan is accepting applications for a subsidy program aiming to promote new investment, maintain and create jobs in Japan, and improve the site location environment for companies in Japan. The program aims at encouraging companies to locate their production bases domestically. These measures will be offered for production bases in the fields of parts and materials which constitute the core part of the supply chain and cannot be substituted, as well as high added value growth sectors which will create employment in Japan.*Applications are accepted from April 6th, 2012 to no later than June 1st, 2012*
More than 70 Well-Known Brands Attend the Tohoku Textiles Tradeshow
 The Tohoku Regional Textiles/Knits Manufacturer Tradeshow, sponsored by JETRO, was held over two days (Jan 18th - 19th) at the luxury New York hotel, The Setai New York. A total of 16 companies (5 textile companies & 11 knit companies) participated from the Tohoku area, lining up booths in approximately 230 square meters of space. Over the course of the event, over 70 renowned U.S. apparel brands visited and conducted business meetings including buyers from Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Theory, and Juicy Couture.When Jhane Barnes, a menswear designer and a member of the largest fashion industry organization in the U.S., the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America), informed the organization's president, Diane von Furstenberg, about the business talks, she provided unprecedented support by sending a notice to all members of the organization. More than 10 of the companies who attended had received that notice...
Japanese Exhibitors Find Success @ NYIGF 2012
 With over 36000 visitors and over 2700 exhibitors in attendance, this year's New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) was, once again, a huge success for the 26 Japanese exhibitors under JETRO's 14th annual Japan Pavilion.Japanese goods have been increasingly popular at NYIGF in recent years, a reflection of the trend towards the simple and timeless, but modern, designs that Japanese companies offer. In this tough economy, many consumers are attracted to items that won't go out of style but are still unique, even when the cost is a little higher. This year was no different, as all of the exhibitors under the Japan Pavilion received plenty of positive attention including visits from over 20 major U.S. companies....
JETRO CLIENTS DOING BUSINESS IN JAPAN These interviews focus on the experiences of companies who opened an office in Japan using JETRO services.
(Read More Interviews or Learn About Our Free Services) CoreLab Partners Sees Opportunity in Japanese Healthcare Industry  CoreLab Partners, Inc. recently announced the opening of their new Japan office: a first step in their plans to grow their business in Asia. With offices in North America, Europe and Asia, CoreLab Partners is a global leader in the medical imaging and cardiovascular corelab market sector. We spoke with CoreLab Partners' Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Michael Woehler, about the importance of Japan for CoreLab's future and the process of opening a local office... >> Find out Why CoreLab Partners is Commited to Japan MORE COMPANIES TO LAUNCH IN JAPAN Varian Medical Systems Establishes Radiotherapy Training Center and Clinical Help Desk in Tokyo, Japan
Varian Medical Systems, a world leader in radiotherapy equipment and software for the treatment of cancer, has established its first education center in Tokyo, Japan, to train radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and technologists who work with Varian's cancer treatment systems ...
SKECHERS Launches Japan Subsidiary
SKECHERS USA, Inc., a global leader in the lifestyle footwear industry, today announced that the Company is transitioning its business in Japan from a third-party distributor to the new wholly owned subsidiary, SKECHERS Japan, G.K. With plans to double its business in Japan over the next three to five years ...
Pittsburgh-based American Eagle Outfitters Inc. staged the brand's most successful global opening in Tokyo this April. The brand opened two stores in the market. The first store, located in a Tokyu Grand Plaza, a new retail development located at the intersection of Harajuku & Omotesando, opened on April 18 and is the retailer's first large-scale flagship store outside of the United States. The second Tokyo store opened April 19, it is an 8,500-sq.-ft. space located in a brand new shopping mall, Diver City, in Odaiba on Tokyo Bay. Both stores offer the complete line of men's and women's apparel and accessories as well as some NYC and web only exclusive styles. Aerie, the company's lingerie brand is also carried in both locations offering a range of bras, undies and apparel for the female customer. The customer response in Tokyo has already been extremely positive and the brand looks forward to opening two more stores in the Japanese market in the second half of 2012.
Splashtop Launches Splashtop K.K. in Japan
Splashtop Inc, the worldwide leader in cross-device computing, today announced the opening of its subsidiary in Tokyo, Japan, established to offer sales and support for its Splashtop Pro product line ...
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