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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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Why Japan?

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Currently, the world's eyes are on Asia and Japan is full of business opportunities due to its strong ties with this rapidly developing region.

In Asia, Japan

  • is recognized as a leading center for innovation
  • boasts highly attractive business and living environments, in terms of safety, medical services, etc.
  • is one of the world's largest economies, is also attracting increased global attention for its "soft power,"i.e., positive view of Japan in the areas of fashion, contents, food and more.

Through its networks in and outside of Japan, JETRO supports many foreign companies to expand their business through investing in Japan. Discover the three advantages Japan offers foreign companies when investing in Japan; (1) Innovation Hub, (2) Business Platform and (3) Trendsetter.

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Japan Opens "3 Windows" to the World

1st Window - Innovation Hub

  • Japan boasts large numbers of leading global companies and SMEs with proprietary technologies which support global firms.
  • Japanese firms rank high for the number of international patent applications (PCT applications). Japan comes top for the number of environment-related patent application publications.
  • With their high level technologies and R&D capabilities, Japanese firms create diverse added-values and intellectual properties.

On October 21, 2010, the 4th runway and an international terminal opened.
Flights to 11 countries and regions (17 cities) are planned.


Provided by: Tokyo International Airport Terminal Corporation

2nd Window - Business Platform

  • Japan plays an important role as a "bridge nation" connecting Asia and the world which contributes to Asia's growth.
  • Japan has some of the best infrastructure in terms of advanced infrastructure (ICT infrastructure) as well as basic infrastructure (electricity, gas and water).
  • Japan promises a safe, secure and comfortable living environment.

Number of Researchers per 10,000 People

Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, "The Results of 2009 Survey on Science and
Technology Research (Summary)"

3rd Window - Trendsetter

  • Japan is one of the world's largest economies. The economic size of each region within Japan can be compared to one country's economy.
  • Japan offers a market for test marketing before entering Asian markets. It is also a country with "soft power" which sets trends.
  • Sectors with large growth potential exist including health and tourism markets.


Japan Fashion Week Organization

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