Investing in Japan

SUCCESS IN REGION (January, 2007)

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"Success in Region" is a monthly newsletter targeting
foreign-affiliated companies looking to expand into Japan's regions.

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* The next edition of "Success in Region" will be sent out on Friday
February 23, 2007.

----------------------< In this month's news >----------------------

<< Events, Seminars >>

* Kanazawa: Industrial Tour in Ishikawa 2007

* Saitama: Industrial Tour "Advanced Technology Tour in Saitama"
- R&D Resources in Saitama -

<< News >>
* Saitama: Saitama Prefecture Launches Newsletter to Attract FDI

<< Examples of investment in Japan >>

* Chiba: Philippine-based IT solution provider launches Japan Operation

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<< Events, Seminars >>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

* Kanazawa: Industrial Tour in Ishikawa 2007

<Deadline for application>:Jan 31 (Wed), 2007

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JETRO Kanazawa and Ishikawa prefecture will organize a tour of Kanazawa
area industries to introduce the prefecture's investment climate to
foreign companies and government agencies in Japan. Focusing on the
information service (IT) industry-one of Ishikawa's key industries,
boasting famous researchers and a high level of agglomeration. the tour
will include visits to universities and other institutions and provide
opportunities for business meetings with local IT companies and a chance
to exchange views with the prefectural governor.
The organizers believe the tour will provide a wonderful opportunity to
become acquainted with Ishikawa prefecture's investment climate, and
you are cordially invited to apply.

<Date> Feb 20 (Tue) to 21 (Wed), 2007

<Target participants> foreign companies (IT-related), foreign government
offices and related agencies in Japan

<Meeting Place/Time>
10:15 a.m. on Feb 20 (Tue), 2007 at the arrivals lobby of Komatsu airport,
or
10:30 a.m. on Feb 20 (Tue), 2007 at the ticket gate of JR Kanazawa station

<Schedule>
･First Day
10:15 - Assembly of tour participants
11:00 - Briefing on Ishikawa's investment climate
Tentative title:
"Attractiveness of Ishikawa as an investment destination"
Industrial Policy Division, Ishikawa prefectural government
- Lunch
Afternoon - Meeting with Ishikawa prefecture governor, Masanori Tanimoto
- Visit to Ishikawa Science Park and JAIST(Japan Advanced
Institute of Science and Technology)
- Welcome reception (networking event)
20:00 - End (accommodation: KANAZAWA NEW GRAND HOTEL(scheduled))

･Second Day
Morning - Visit to Ishikawa Prefectural University
- Lunch
Afternoon - Business meetings or Tour of Kanazawa area
(for people from public institutions, there will be
opportunities for exchange of opinions with corporations,
industry participants, etc.)
18:00 - End (at Komatsu airport or JR Kanazawa station)

<Participation fee> Participants are asked to provide their own
transportation to Kanazawa (Komatsu airport or JR Kanazawa station)
*Other costs (accommodation, meals and transportation during tour;
networking reception, etc.,) will be borne by the organizers.

<Languages> Japanese and English (interpretation will be available)

<Organizers> Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO),Ishikawa Prefecture,
in collaboration with Manufactured Imports and Investment Promotion
Organization(MIPRO)

<Maximum number of participants> 15

<Deadline for application> Jan 31 (Wed), 2007

<How to apply> Please download the application form and send by FAX.
Please note that space is limited and applications are accepted on
a first-come, first-served basis.

･JETRO Investing in Japan
http://www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/investmentservices/event/tours/kanazawa/

<Inquiries>
JETRO Kanazawa
Tel: 076-268-9601
Fax: 076-268-9603
E-mail: kan@jetro.go.jp

*The program is as of the time of printing; please be aware that
changes may be made.

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* Saitama: Industrial Tour "Advanced Technology Tour in Saitama"
- R&D Resources in Saitama -

<Deadline for application>: Feb 9 (Fri), 2007

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Saitama International Business Support Center (SBSC) and JETRO welcome
you to the Advanced Technology Tour in Saitama. It is an industrial
tour which introduces Saitama's advanced technology to
foreign-affiliated companies. The program includes the visit to RIKEN,
the national research institute of science and technology and
a R&D-oriented company of leading-edge management and technology.
In Saitama, there will be affluent merits and ample opportunities for
your business. We hope you join this tour.

<Date> Monday, February 19, 2007

<Eligibility> Foreign-affiliated companies, international government
agencies and related organizations

<Meeting Place/Time>
Entrance of Wako-shi Station (Tobu Tojo Line) / 9:15 A.M.
　 Tobu Tojo Line (express train) ---Approx. 12min. from Ikebukuro Stn.
Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line ---Approx. 19min. from Ikebukuro Stn.

<Schedule>
9:30- Site Tour:RIKEN (www.riken.go.jp/engn/index.html)
12:30- Lunch (Lunch will be provided.)
13:30- Presentation of SAITAMA region(at Saitama City Plaza West)
14:00- Company visit: Watanabe Co., Ltd.
(http://www.watanabe-mj.co.jp/greeting.htm)
16:30- Lecture:"Risk Management in Japan"(at Urawa Royal Pines Hotel)
Gavin Anderson & CO.(Japan) INC.
(http://www.gavinandersonjapan.com/en/index.php4)
18:00- Reception (at Urawa Royal Pines Hotel)
*Governor of Saitama Pref. mayor of Saitama City,
president of Saitama CCI and the president of JETRO
will attend.

<Participation fee> Free of charge

<Organizers>
　 Saitama International Business Support Center, Saitama Prefecture,
Saitama City, Saitama Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)

<Number of participants>・Visit - up to 30
・Lecture & Reception - up to 60

<Deadline for application> Friday, February 9, 2007

<How to apply> Please download the application form and send by FAX.
Please note that space is limited and applications are accepted on
a first-come, first-served basis.

Click on the link for more details:
･ Saitama International Business Support Center(SBSC)
http://www.saitama-bsc.jp/files/tour.pdf

･ JETRO Investing in Japan
http://www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/investmentservices/event/tours/saitama/

<Inquiries>
Saitama International Business Support Center
Tel: *****
Fax: *****
E-mail: *****

*The program is as of the time of printing; please be aware that
changes may be made.

<< News >>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

* Saitama: Saitama Prefecture Launches Newsletter to Attract FDI
"Saitama Biz Finder -Newsletter-"

The Saitama International Business Support Center (SBSC) will launch an
English-language e-mail newsletter, "Saitama Biz Finder," aimed at
promoting the prefecture's attractiveness to foreign businesses and
organizations in Japan and abroad. The monthly e-mail, available free
to subscribers, is an excellent way to discover new opportunities in one
of Japan's key markets and to stay current with Saitama's business
trends.

For more information or to subscribe, please e-mail sbsc@saitama-bsc-jp.

*SBSC is a non-profit organization that offers support and services for
foreign businesses seeking to do business in the prefecture.
･For more information, please visit:
　http://www.saitama-bsc.jp/index_english.html.

<Inquiries>
Saitama International Business Support Center
Tel: *****
Fax: *****
E-mail: *****

<< Examples of investment in Japan>>+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

* Chiba: Philippine-based IT solution provider launches Japan Operation

A Philippine-based IT solution provider of the Ayala Group, Ayala
Systems Technology, Inc. (ASTI), established a Japanese subsidiary,
ASJ (Ayala Systems Japan), Inc. in November 2006. Business was launched
in Foreign Affiliates Start-up Center (FASuC) operated by Chiba
Prefectural Government. ASTI initially received support from JETRO's
Invest Japan Business Support Center (IBSC) and JETRO Chiba.

Click on the link for more details:
･JETRO Investing in Japan
http://www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/newsroom/businesses/#M52

　　　*Ayala Systems Technology, Inc. (ASTI),
　 　 http://www.asj.ayalasystems.com/index.html

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