Press Releases
Archives: 2005 | 2006 | 2007

5/30/2008

125 foreign firms utilized JETRO’s services to set up business in Japan during FY 2007

May 29, 2008 -- During FY 2007 a total of 125 foreign firms utilized JETRO’s support and services1 to set up a business in...

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4/24/2008

JETRO Los Angeles named new Chief Executive Director

Mr. Shigeru Kimura has been named Chief Executive Director of the Los Angeles office of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), effective April...

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4/9/2008

“Paro,” the baby seal service robot from Japan, finds a new home in the U.S. with help from JETRO

April 9, 2008, Pittsburgh – A company founded by an industry veteran in the robotics field became the new U.S. and Canada sales and...

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4/1/2008

"Paro" Robots to Make Major Announcement at RoboBusiness Conference & Expo 2008

What: A press conference has been scheduled at the RoboBusiness Conference & Expo 2008 in Pittsburgh, to announce an agreement for the sal...

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3/27/2008

JETRO Releases the Results of its Survey on International Operations of Japanese Firms

March 26, 2008-The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) today released the results of its latest annual survey on the international operations of Japanese firms....

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3/24/2008

JETRO Launches Web site to Bring Japan to Financiers and Foodies Alike

March 25, 2008 ( San Francisco) – The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) launches an online resource to connect Japanese culture, entertainment and business...

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2/29/2008

JETRO Releases the Results of its Survey of Foreign-affiliated Firms in Japan

TOKYO, Japan (February 19, 2008) - The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) released the results of its latest survey of foreign-affiliated firms operating in...

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2/26/2008

Foreign Companies Aggressively Accelerate Their Arrivals and Expansion in Japan

TOKYO, Japan (February 20, 2008) Foreign direct investment into Japan during 2007 grew at a much faster pace than since the current stat...

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4/9/2007

The Mindset of Monozukuri

Plymouth, MI (Wednesday, April 25, 2007)

Detroit, April 4, 2007 – Industrial globalization has brought about rapid progress in multinational affiliations among manufacturers, as seen in the automobile industry betw...

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4/9/2007

The Mindset of Monozukuri

Chicago, IL (Monday, April 23, 2007)

Chicago, April 4, 2007 – Industrial globalization has brought about rapid progress in multinational affiliations among manufacturers, as seen in the automobile industry betw...

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12/11/2006

Japanese Food Culture Festival in New York (March 4-10, 2007)

JETRO – New York is a cooperating organization for the publicity.

The Japanese Food Culture Festival Committee is a joint endeavor organized by individuals concerned with private enterprise and the public sector. The Committee was...

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9/14/2006

St. Louis drug discovery company takes second prize in Osaka Japan bio-tech competition

Developing relationships with Japanese companies since 2003 with assistance from JETRO Chicago

(St. Louis, September 6, 2006) – Apath LLC of St. Louis has been awarded the Second Prize of the Bio-Tech Business Plan Competition Osaka...

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3/13/2006

Program Set for Japan Biotech Seminars at BIO 2006

JETRO to Introduce World's Second Largest Biotech Market to Chicago Conference

(Chicago, March 13 2006) -- Two seminars designed to introduce BIO 2006 attendees to biotechnology opportunities in Japan are scheduled for April 9, 2006...

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1/30/2006

Record 55 Biotech Exhibitors from Japan take Pavilion spots at BIO 2006 in Chicago

Japan External Trade Organization brings largest-ever group to look for partnerships with U.S.

(CHICAGO, JANUARY 31 2006) – A record number of Japanese biotechnology companies and organizations will exhibit at the Japan Pavilion during the BIO 2006...

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1/3/2006

JETRO Announces Increased Demand for Business Matching at the International CES 2006

Positive Outlook for Japanese Economy Drives Increase in Investment Appeal

(LAS VEGAS, JANUARY 3, 2005)--The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) announced that 25 North American companies will participate in this year's personalized business matchin...

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10/31/2005

JETRO to Facilitate Business Matching at the International Consumer Electronics Show 2006

Registration now available for U.S. and Japanese Technology Companies

(LAS VEGAS, OCTOBER 31, 2005)--The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) today announced registration is open for companies to take part in its personalized business...

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10/26/2005

JETRO Presents Business Strategy Forum 2005

Business Leaders Convene to Discuss how U.S.-Japan ICT Alliances are Driving Global Growth

(SANTA CLARA, OCTOBER 26, 2005)– As ongoing changes in Asia’s manufacturing dynamic coincide with an increasing global demand for integrated information communication technolo...

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10/11/2005

JETRO Announces Speaker Lineup for Business Strategy Forum 2005

Business Leaders to Convene to Discuss how U.S.-Japan ICT Alliances are Driving Global Growth

(SANTA CLARA, OCTOBER 11, 2005) – The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) today announced key speakers for the upcoming JETRO Business Strategy Forum. The...

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10/11/2005

JETRO Announces Second Annual Business Matching Program at CEATEC 2005

Facilitates Partnership and Sales Discussions Between U.S. and Japanese Technology Companies

(MAKUHARI MESSE, JAPAN-OCTOBER 3, 2005) The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) today announced its second annual business-matching program, October 4-8, 2005 at Asia's largest...

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8/31/2005

"Doing Business with Japan" seminar in Cincinnati

JETRO to Co-Sponsor "Doing Business with Japan" seminar in Cincinnati

(CINCINNATI, AUGUST 24, 2005) – Small and mid-sized companies seeking to take advantage of the flourishing economic relationship between Japan and the State of...

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7/11/2005

Technology Companies Invited to Meet Their Match in Japan

JETRO Program will Create New Partnerships between the North American and Japanese Companies

(NEW YORK, JULY 11 2005)- Business cards will be exchanged and deals will be arranged at a business-matching event providing US company’s direct access...

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6/13/2005

JETRO at BIO2005

Japanese Companies Positioning for Partnerships at BIO 2005

(NEW YORK, JUNE 13 2005)- To continue building upon the rapid growth of collaborations in Japan's biotechnology industry, the Japan External Tra...

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6/8/2005

JETRO Wraps Up Successful Partnering Mission to Japan

JETRO Creates New Business Between U.S. and Japanese Companies

(NEW YORK, JUNE 8 2005)- U.S. companies explored growing business opportunities and formed strong new business relationships during a recent business mission to Japan...

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5/26/2005

JETRO Sponsors Robotics Mission to Japan

North American Companies Invited To Osaka and Nagoya to Build Ties with Japanese Robotics Industry

(CHICAGO, MAY 24 2005)– The extraordinary growth of the Japanese advanced robotics industry will be on display for a major mission from North America...

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4/22/2005

JETRO welcomes new Chief Executive Director to Chicago Office

Looks to build on Japan partnerships with the Midwest

(CHICAGO, APRIL 11 2005)- Mr. Takashi (Taka) Tsuchiya has been named to head the Chicago office of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). As...

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3/1/2005

JETRO Presents The East West Advantage

Digital Consumer Electronics Partnerships Fueling Profits

(SAN FRANCISCO, FEBRUARY 22 2005)– With the explosive growth of the digital consumer electronics market, technology innovators are radically changing business models in anticipation ...

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3/1/2005

JETRO Invites U.S. Companies to Participate in Business Mission

Companies will travel to Tokyo and Nagoya Regions

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1 2005)– The recent upbeat in the Japanese economy has created new business opportunities for U.S. companies in the Japanese ma...

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