# ![](media/image1.jpeg){width="0.7395833333333334in" height="0.78125in"} Doing Business in Japan: A Country Commercial Guide for U.S. Companies

# Chapter 9: Contacts, Market Research, and Trade Events

# INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT, U.S. & FOREIGN COMMERCIAL SERVICE AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, 2007. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

-   [Contacts](#contacts-return-to-top)

-   [Market Research](#market-research-return-to-top)

-   [Trade Events](#trade-events-return-to-top)

## Contacts [**Return to top**](#ch9)

**U.S. EMBASSY TRADE PERSONNEL**

**[Commercial Service Tokyo]{.underline}**

John Peters, Minister-Counselor for Commercial Affairs

U.S. Embassy

1-10-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku

Tokyo 107-8420

Japan

(U.S. Address: Unit 45004, Box 204, APO AP 96337-5004)

Phone: +81/3/3224-5060

Fax: +81/3/3589-4235

Web: [www.buyusa.gov/japan](http://www.buyusa.gov/japan)

Patrick Santillo, Counselor for Commercial Affairs

John Fleming, Attaché (Healthcare, IT & Fisheries Unit)

Jason Hancock, Attaché (Major Projects, Environment & Transportation
Unit)

Alain Letort, Attaché (Outreach, Publications, Administration & Support
Services Unit) Catherine Spillman, Attaché (Consumer Goods & Services
Unit)

Dean Matlack, Attaché (Market Access and Compliance Unit)

**[Commercial Service Osaka]{.underline}**

Bradley Harker, Principal Commercial Consul

American Consulate General

2-11-5 Nishitenma, Kita-ku

Osaka 530-8543

Japan

(U.S. Address: Unit 45004, Box 239, APO AP 96337-5004)

Phone: +81/6/6315-5957

Fax: +81/6/6315-5963

E-mail:
[osaka-kobe.office.box@mail.doc.gov](../osaka-kobe.office.box@mail.doc.gov)

**[Commercial Service Nagoya]{.underline}**

(Vacant), Principal Commercial Consul

American Consulate

Nagoya International Center Building, 6F

47-1 Nagono 1-chome, Nakamura-ku

Nagoya 450-0001

Japan

(U.S. Address: Unit 45004, Box 280, APO AP 96337-5004)

Phone: +81/52/581-8684

Fax: +81/52/581-3190

E-mail:
[nagoya.office.box@mail.doc.gov](../nagoya.office.box@mail.doc.gov)

**[Commercial Service Sapporo]{.underline}**

Marrie Schaefer, Consul General

Misa Shimizu, Commercial Specialist

American Consulate General

Nishi 28, Kita 1, Chuo-ku

Sapporo 064-0821

Japan

(U.S. Address: Unit 45004, Box 276, APO AP 96337-5004)

Phone: +81/11/641-1115

Fax: +81/11/643-1283

E-mail: [misa.shimizu@mail.doc.gov](../misa.shimizu@mail.doc.gov)

**[Commercial Service Fukuoka]{.underline}**

James Crow, Economic/Commercial Officer

American Consulate

2-5-26 Ohori, Chuo-ku

Fukuoka 810-0052

Japan

(U.S. Address: Unit 45004, Box 242, APO AP 96337-5004)

Phone: +81/92/751-9331

Fax: +81/92/725-3772

E-mail: <james.crow@mail.doc.gov>

**[Consulate Naha (Okinawa)]{.underline}**

Kevin Maeher, Consul General

Akinori Hayashi, Commercial Specialist

American Consulate General

No. 2564 Nishihara, Urasoe City

Okinawa 901-2101

Japan

(U.S. Address: PSC 556, Box 840, FPO AP 96372-0840)

Phone: +81/98/876-4211

Fax: +81/98/876-4243

E-mail: [HayashiAX@state.gov](../HayashiAX@state.gov)

**[Foreign Agricultural Service]{.underline}**

Daniel Berman, Minister-Counselor for Agricultural Affairs

Paul Spencer, Senior Agricultural Attaché

Deanna Ayala, Agricultural Attaché

Rachael Nelson, Agricultural Attaché

U.S. Embassy

1-10-5, Akasaka, Minato-ku

Tokyo 107-8420

Japan

(U.S. Address: Unit 45004, Box 226, APO AP 96337-5004)

Phone: +81/3/3224-5105

Fax: +81/3/3589-0793

Web: [www.usdajapan.org/](http://www.usdajapan.org/)

E-mail: [agtokyo@usda.gov](../agtokyo@usda.gov)

**[Agricultural Trade Office (Tokyo)]{.underline}**

Michael Conlon, Director

U.S. Embassy

1-10-5, Akasaka, Minato-ku

Tokyo 107-8420

Japan

(U.S. Address: Unit 45004, Box 241, APO AP 96337-5004)

Phone: +81/3/3505-6050

Fax: +81/3/3582-6429

Web: [www.usdajapan.org/](http://www.usdajapan.org/)

E-mail: [atotokyo@usda.gov](../atotokyo@usda.gov)

**[Agricultural Trade Office (Osaka)]{.underline}**

Masahiro Matsumoto, Senior Marketing Specialist

American Consulate General

2-11-5 Nishitenma, Kita-ku

Osaka 530-8543

Japan

(U.S. Address: Unit 45004, Box 239, APO AP 96337-5004)

Phone: +81/6/6315-5904

Fax: +81/6/6315-5906

Web: [www.usdajapan.org/](http://www.usdajapan.org/)

E-mail: <atoosaka@usda.gov>

**[Economic Section (State Department)]{.underline}**

Hans Klemm, Minister-Counselor for Economic Affairs

U.S. Embassy

1-10-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku

Tokyo 107-8420

Japan

(U.S. Address: Unit 45004, Box 203, APO AP 96337-5004)

Phone: +81/3/3224-5022

Fax: +81/3/3224-5010

**[Energy Department]{.underline}**

(Vacant), Energy Attaché

U.S. Embassy

1-10-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku

Tokyo 107-8420

Japan

(U.S. Address: Unit 45004, Box 219, APO AP 96337-5004)

Phone: +81/3/3224-5444

Fax: +81/3/3224-5769

**[Treasury Department]{.underline}**

Maureen Grewe, Financial Attaché

U.S. Embassy

1-10-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku

Tokyo 107-8420

Japan

(U.S. Address: Unit 45004, Box 216, APO AP 96337-5004)

Phone: +81/3/3224-5486

Fax: +81/3/3224-5490

**CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE/TRADE ASSOCIATIONS**

**[American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ)]{.underline}**

Masonic 39 MT Bldg. 10F

2-4-5 Azabudai, Minato-ku

Tokyo 106-0041

Japan

Phone: +81/3/3433-5381

Fax: +81/3/3433-8454

Web: [www.accj.or.jp/](http://www.accj.or.jp/)

**[American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) Kansai
Chapter]{.underline}**

OCCI Bldg. 5F

2-8 Honmachibashi, Chuo-ku

Osaka 540-0029

Japan

Phone: +81/6/6944-5991

Fax: +81/6/6944-5992

Web:
[www.accj.or.jp/content/01_home/kansai](http://www.accj.or.jp/content/01_home/kansai)

**[American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) Chubu
Chapter]{.underline}**

Marunouchi Fukao Bldg. 5F

2-11-24 Marunouchi, Naka-ku

Nagoya 460-0002

Japan

Phone: +81/52/229-1525

Fax: +81/52/222-8272

Web:
[www.accj.or.jp/content/01_home/chubu](http://www.accj.or.jp/content/01_home/chubu)

**[Japan Business Federation (Nippon Keidanren)]{.underline}**

Kazuyuki Kinbara, Director

International Economic Affairs Bureau

1-9-4 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku

Tokyo 100-8188

Japan

Phone: +81/3/5204-1550

Fax: +81/3/5255-6231

Web: [www.keidanren.or.jp/](http://www.keidanren.or.jp/)

**[Japan Association of Corporate Executives (Keizai
Doyukai)]{.underline}**

Nihon Kogyo Club Bldg. Annex 5F

1-4-6 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku

Tokyo 100-0005

Japan

Phone: +81/3/3284-0220

Fax: +81/3/3212-3774

Web: [www.doyukai.or.jp/](http://www.doyukai.or.jp/)

**[Japan Foreign Trade Council, Inc.]{.underline}**

Shunji Sasaki, General Manager

International Affairs and Research Group

World Trade Center Bldg. 6F

2-4-1 Hamamatsu-cho, Minato-ku

Tokyo 105-6106

Japan

Phone: +81/3/3435-5950

Fax: +81/3/3435-5979

Web:
[www.jftc.or.jp/english/home_e.htm](http://www.jftc.or.jp/english/home_e.htm)

**[Japan-U.S. Business Council]{.underline}**

Yasuo Horibe, Deputy Director-General

Otemachi Bldg., Room 439

1-6-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku

Tokyo 100-0004

Japan

Phone: +81/3/3216-5823

Fax: +81/3/3284-1576

Web:
[www.jubc.gr.jp/eng/index.html](http://www.jubc.gr.jp/eng/index.html)

**[Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry]{.underline}**

Kiyoshi Yamada, General Manager

International Division

Tosho Bldg.

3-2-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku

Tokyo 100-0005

Japan

Phone: +81/3/3283-7601

Fax: +81/3/3216-6497

Web: [www.jcci.or.jp/home-e.html](http://www.jcci.or.jp/home-e.html)

**[Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry]{.underline}**

Kiyoshi Yamada, General Manager

International Division

Tosho Bldg.

3-2-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku

Tokyo 100-0005

Japan

Phone: +81/3/3283-7601

Fax: +81/3/3216-6497

Web:
[www.tokyo-cci.or.jp/english/index.html](http://www.tokyo-cci.or.jp/english/index.html)

**[Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry]{.underline}**

Yasutsugu Kohzuki, Director, International Division

2‑8 Honmachi‑bashi, Chuo‑ku

Osaka 540-0029

Japan

Phone: +81/6/6944‑6404

Fax: +81/6/6944-6409

Web: [www.osaka.cci.or.jp/e/](http://www.osaka.cci.or.jp/e/)

**[Kansai Economic Federation (Kankeiren)]{.underline}**

Teruo Aoyagi, General Manager

International Affairs Bureau

Nakanoshima Center Bldg. 30F

6‑2‑27, Nakanoshima, Kita‑ku

Osaka 530-6691

Japan

Phone: +81/6/6441‑0104

Fax: +81/6/6441-0443

Web: <http://www.kankeiren.or.jp/English/>

**[Kansai Association of Corporate Executives (Kansai Keizai
Doyukai)]{.underline}**

Shuichi Kaneko, Deputy General Manager, Executive & Administrative
Dept./

Deputy General Manager, Planning & Research Dept.

Nakanoshima Center Bldg. 28F

6‑2‑27, Nakanoshima, Kita‑ku

Osaka 530-6691

Japan

Phone: +81/6/6441‑1031

Fax: +81/6/6441-1030

Web: [www.kansaidoyukai.or.jp/](http://www.kansaidoyukai.or.jp/)

**[Nagoya Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NCCI)]{.underline}**

Hitoshi Nishiwaki, General Manager, International Group

2-10-19 Sakae, Naka-ku

Nagoya 460-8422

Japan

Phone: +81/52/223-5729

Fax: +81/52/232-5751

Web: [www.nagoya-cci.or.jp/eng/](http://www.nagoya-cci.or.jp/eng/)

**[Kyushu Economic Federation (Kyukeiren)]{.underline}**

Mr. Takeshi Koga, Senior Managing Director

c/o Fukuoka Sanwa Bldg.

1-10-24 Tenjin, Chuo-ku

Fukuoka 810-0001

Japan

Phone: +81/92/761-4261

Fax: +81/92/724-2102

Web:
[www.kyukeiren.or.jp/english/index.html](http://www.kyukeiren.or.jp/english/index.html)

#### Fukuoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Mr. Shuji Hashimoto, Director, International Center

9-28 Hakata Ekimae 2-chome, Hakata-ku

Fukuoka 812-8505

Japan

Phone: +81/92/441-1117

Fax: +81/92/411-1600

Web: <http://www.fukunet.or.jp/english/index.html>

######## [Fukuoka Foreign Trade Association]{.underline}

Mr. Shimeno Tadao, Secretary General

c/o Elgala Bldg., 7F

4-2 Tenjin 1-chome, Chuo-ku

Fukuoka 810-0001

Phone: +81/92/724-7131

Fax: +81/92/735-4205

Web: [www.fukuoka-fta.or.jp/](http://www.fukuoka-fta.or.jp/)

######## AGRICULTURAL TRADE ASSOCIATIONS

**[Japan Chain Stores Association]{.underline}**

Toranomon NN Bldg., 11F.

1-21-17 Toranomon, Minato-ku

Tokyo 105-0001

Japan

Phone: +81/3/5251-4600

Fax: +81/3/5251-4601

Web: [www.jcsa.gr.jp/](http://www.jcsa.gr.jp/)

**[Japan Confectionery Association]{.underline}**

6-9-5 Shimbashi, Minato-ku

Tokyo 105-0004

Japan

Phone: +81/3/3431-3115

Fax: +81/3/3432-1660

E-mail: [anka-0@nifty.com](../anka-0@nifty.com)

**[Japan Convenience Foods Industry Association]{.underline}**

Kimura Bldg. 3F

5-5-5 Asakusabashi, Taito-ku

Tokyo 111-0053

Japan

Phone: +81/3/3865-0811

Fax: +81/3/3865-0815

E-mail: [daihyo@sokuseki-kyokai.com](../daihyo@sokuseki-kyokai.com)

Web:
[www.instantramen.or.jp/english/index.html](http://www.instantramen.or.jp/)

**[Japan Dairy Industry Association]{.underline}**

Nyugyo Kaikan 4F

1-14-19 Kudan Kita, Chiyoda-ku

Tokyo 102-0073

Japan

Phone: +81/3/3261-9161

Fax: +81/3/3261-9175

Web: [www.jdia.or.jp/](http://www.jdia.or.jp/)

**[Japan Dehydrated Vegetable Association]{.underline}**

1-9-12 Irifune, Chuo-ku

Tokyo 104-0042

Japan

Phone: +81/3/5117-2661

Fax: +81/3/3552-2820

E-mail: [kaz@primero.jp](../kaz@primero.jp%0D)

#### [Japan Food Service Association](../kaz@primero.jp%0D)

1-29-6, Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku

Tokyo 105-0013

Japan

Phone: +81/3/5403-1060

Fax: +81/3/5403-1070

E-mail: [info-jf@jfnet.or.jp](../info-jf@jfnet.or.jp)

Web: [www.jfnet.or.jp/](http://www.jfnet.or.jp/)

#### Japan Frozen Food Association

Katsuraya Dai 2 Bldg. 6F

10-6 Nihonbashi Kobunacho, Chuo-ku

Tokyo 103-0024

Japan

Phone: +81/3/3667-6671

Fax: +81/3/3669-2117

E-mail: [info@reishokukyo.or.jp](../info@reishokukyo.or.jp)

Web: [www.reishokukyo.or.jp/](http://www.reishokukyo.or.jp/)

#### Japan Fruit Juice Association

Zenkoku Tabacco Bldg., 3F.

1-10-1 Shibadaimon, Minato-ku

Tokyo 105-0012

Japan

Phone: +81/3/3435-0731

Fax: +81/3/3435-0737

E-mail: <kaju-kyo@cello.ocn.ne.jp>

Web: [www.kaju-kyo.ecnet.jp/](http://www.kaju-kyo.ecnet.jp/)

#### Japan Health Food & Nutrition Food Association

2-7-27 Ichigaya Sadohara-cho, Shinjuku-ku

Tokyo 162-0842

Japan

Phone: +81/3/3268-3134

Fax: +81/3/3268-3136

E-mail: [jhnfa@jhnfa.org](../jhnfa@jhnfa.org)

Web: [www.jhnfa.org/](http://www.jhnfa.org/)

##### [Japan Nut Association]{.underline}

[Nihonbashi Izumi Bldg., 5F.]{.underline}

[2-17-9 Nihonbashi Kayabacho, Chuo-ku]{.underline}

[Tokyo 103-002]{.underline}

Japan

Phone: +81/3/5649-8572

Fax: +81/3/5649-8573

E-mail: [jna@jt5.so-net.ne.jp](../jna@jt5.so-net.ne.jp)

Web: [www.jna-nut.com/index.htm](http://www.jna-nut.com/index.htm)

**[Japan Self-Service Association]{.underline}**

Sakurai Bldg. 6F

3-19-8 Uchi-kanda, Chiyoda-ku

Tokyo 101-0047

Japan

Phone: +81/3/3255/4825

Fax: +81/3255-4826

E-mail: [selkyo@jssa.or.jp](../selkyo@jssa.or.jp)

Web: [www.jssa.or.jp/](http://www.jssa.or.jp/)

#### Japan Restaurant Association

Kyodo Bldg.

11-7 Nihonbashi Kabutocho, Chuo-ku

Tokyo 103-0026

Japan

Phone: +81/3/5651-5601

Fax: +81/3/5651-5602

E-mail: <info@jpnrestaurant.org>

Web: [www.joy.ne.jp/restaurant/](http://www.joy.ne.jp/restaurant/)

#### Japan Wine And Spirits Importers\' Association

Daiichi Tentoku Bldg.

1-13-5 Toranomon, Minato-ku

Tokyo 105-0001

Japan

Phone: +81/3/3503-6505/6506

Fax: +81/3/3503-6504

Web:
[www.youshu-yunyu.org/english/index.html](http://www.youshu-yunyu.org/english/index.html)

##### JAPANESE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

**[Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)]{.underline}**

Keiichi Kawakami, Director, Trade & Investment Facilitation Division

1-3-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku

Tokyo 100-8901

Japan

Phone: +81/3/3501-1662

Fax: +81/3/3501-2082

Web:
[www.meti.go.jp/english/index.html](http://www.meti.go.jp/english/index.html)

**[Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)]{.underline}**

Invest Japan Dept., Market Entry Division

Ark Mori Bldg., 6F

1-12-32, Akasaka, Minato-ku

Tokyo107-6006

Japan

Phone: +81/3/3582-5410

Fax: +81/3/3505-1990

Web: [www.jetro.go.jp/](http://www.jetro.go.jp/)

**[JETRO "Invest Japan" Business Support Center]{.underline}**

Noboru Inamoto, Chief Administrator

Ark Mori Bldg., 7F

1-12-32, Akasaka, Minato-ku

Tokyo107-6006

Japan

Phone: +81/3/3582-4685

Fax: +81/3/3584-6024

Web:
[www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/investmentservices/ibsc/](http://www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/investmentservices/ibsc/)

**[Manufactured Imports and Investment Promotion Organization
(MIPRO)]{.underline}**

Mr. Shuji Miyazaki, President

World Import Mart 6F

3-1-3 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku

Tokyo 170-8630

Japan

Phone: +81/3/3988-2791

Fax: +81/3/3988-1629

Web: [www.mipro.or.jp/index.shtml](http://www.mipro.or.jp/index.shtml)

For further contact information of Japanese government agencies and
quasi-governmental organizations, please contact Commercial Service
Japan offices.

##### MARKET RESEARCH FIRMS IN JAPAN

**[A.T. Kearney K.K.]{.underline}**

ARK Mori Bldg. East 32F

1-12-32 Akasaka, Minato-ku

Tokyo 107-6032

Japan

Phone: +81/3/5561-9155

Fax: +81/3/5561-9190

Web: [www.atkearney.com/](http://www.atkearney.com/)

**[Boston Consulting Group K.K.]{.underline}**

New Otani Garden Court

4-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku

Tokyo 102-0094

Japan

Phone: +81/3/5211-0300

Fax: +81/3/5211-0333

Web: [www.bcg.com/](http://www.bcg.com/)

###### Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu

MS Shibaura Bldg.

4-13-23, Shibaura, Minato-ku

Tokyo 108-8530

Japan

Phone: +81/3/3457-7321

Fax: +81/3/3457-7426

Web: [www.deloitte.com/](http://www.deloitte.com/)

**[Fuji Chimera Research Institute, Inc.]{.underline}**

F.K Bldg.

2-5 Nihonbashi-Kodenma-cho, Chuo-ku

Tokyo 103-0001

Japan

Phone: +81/3/3664-5841

Fax: +81/3/3661-6920

Web: [www.fcr.co.jp/en/index.html](http://www.fcr.co.jp/en/index.html)

**[Japan Research Institute, Ltd.]{.underline}**

16 Ichibancho, Chiyoda-ku

Tokyo 102-0082

Japan

Phone: +81/3/3288-4700

Fax: +81/3/3288-4750

Web: <http://www.jri.co.jp/english/index.html>

**[Nikkei Research Inc.]{.underline}**

Park Side 1 Bldg.

2-2-7 Kanda Tsukasa-cho, Chiyoda-ku

Tokyo 101-0048

Japan

Phone: +81/3/5296-5103

Fax: +81/3/5296-5107

Web: [www.nikkeiresearch.com/](http://www.nikkeiresearch.com/)

**[UFJ Institute Ltd.]{.underline}**

Shimbashi Sanwa Toyo Bldg.

1-11-7 Shimbashi, Minato-ku

Tokyo 105-8631

Japan

Phone: +81/3/3572-9030

Fax: +81/3/3572-6230

Web: <http://www.murc.jp/english/index.html>

**[Yano Research Institute Ltd.]{.underline}**

Nakanosakaue Central Bldg.

2-46-2 Honcho, Nakano-ku

Tokyo 164-8620

Japan

Phone: +81/3/5371-6907

Fax: +81/3/5371-6965

Web: [www.yanoresearch.com/](http://www.yanoresearch.com/)

##### U.S. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

###### U.S. Commerce Dept. Trade Information Center, Washington DC

Phone: 1-800-USA-TRADE

Fax: 202-482-4473

Email: [tic@ita.doc.gov](../tic@ita.doc.gov)

Web: [www.trade.gov/td/tic/](http://www.trade.gov/td/tic/)

####### **U.S. Department of Commerce**

Israel Hernandez, Assistant Secretary

Director General of the U.S. Commercial Service

International Trade Administration

1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20230

Web: [www.export.gov/](http://www.export.gov/)

**[U.S. Commerce Dept. Market Access and Compliance Country
Desk]{.underline}**

Office of Japan

International Trade Administration

Room 2320, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20230

Phone: 202-482-2515

Fax: 202-482-0469

Email: <Nicole.Melcher@mail.doc.gov>

Web: [www.mac.doc.gov/japan](http://www.mac.doc.gov/japan)

###### U.S. Department of Agriculture

Foreign Agricultural Service

1400 Independence Ave., S.W.

Washington, DC 20250

E-mail: [info@fas.usda.gov](../info@fas.usda.gov)

Web: [www.fas.usda.gov/](http://www.fas.usda.gov/)

###### U.S. Department of State

Commercial and Business Affairs Office

2201 C Street, N.W., Room 2318

Washington, DC 20520

Phone: 202-647-1625

Fax: 202-647-3953

E-mail: [cbaweb@state.gov](../cbaweb@state.gov)

Web: [www.state.gov/business](http://www.state.gov/business)

**[Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank)]{.underline}**

811 Vermont Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20571

Phone: (202) 565-3946 (EXIM)

\(800\) 565-3946 (EXIM)

E-mail: [info@exim.gov](../info@exim.gov)

Web: [www.exim.gov/](http://www.exim.gov/)

###### Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)

1100 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20527

Phone: 202-336-8400

Fax: 202-336-7949

E-mail: [info@opic.gov](../info@opic.gov)

Web: [www.opic.gov/](http://www.opic.gov/)

## Market Research [**Return to top**](#ch9)

######## [Foreign Commercial Service, U.S. Dept. of Commerce]{.underline}

To view market research reports produced by the U.S. Commercial Service,
please visit
[www.export.gov/mrktresearch/index.asp](http://www.export.gov/mrktresearch/index.asp)
and click on Country and Industry Market Reports.

######## [Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture]{.underline}

Each year, the Foreign Agricultural Service offices in Tokyo and Osaka
prepare more than 100 reports on food market developments in Japan.
These include sector studies, product-specific market briefs and reports
on market-opening and other trade policy developments. All reports are
available on-line by accessing the Foreign Agricultural Service web site
at
[www.fas.usda.gov/scriptsw/attacherep/default.asp](http://www.fas.usda.gov/scriptsw/attacherep/default.asp).

Please note that these reports are only available to U.S. citizens and
U.S. companies. Registration to these sites is required, but free of
charge.

## Trade Events [**Return to top**](#ch9)

Please click on the links below for more information regarding upcoming
trade events.

[www.export.gov/tradeevents/index.asp.html](http://www.export.gov/tradeevents/index.asp)

[www.buyusa.gov/japan/en/event.html](http://www.buyusa.gov/japan/en/event.html)

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U.S. exporters seeking general export information/assistance or
country-specific commercial information should consult with their
nearest **Export Assistance Center** or the **U.S. Department of
Commerce\'s Trade Information Center** at **(800) USA-TRADE**, or go to
the following website: [http://www.export.gov]().

To the best of our knowledge, the information contained in this report
is accurate as of the date published. However, **The Department of
Commerce** does not take responsibility for actions readers may take
based on the information contained herein. Readers should always conduct
their own due diligence before entering into business ventures or other
commercial arrangements. **The Department of Commerce** can assist
companies in these endeavors.