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The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan is excited to host the APCAC 2012 U.S.-Asia Business Summit in Tokyo, March 1 and 2. APCAC covers the most dynamic region for American businesses, and the 2012 Summit will provide an excellent opportunity to find out more about the opportunities and challenges our member companies face in Asia. The Summit will also be a great chance to network with other Amcham members. Make sure you mark your calendar now and plan to join us in March in Tokyo.

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The ACCJ announced national survey results showing that disease costs the Japanese economy at least 3.3 trillion yen a year in lost productivity, a major drag on economic competitiveness and growth. The ACCJ simultaneously released a comprehensive healthcare White Paper containing policy proposals to reduce the economic burden of disease through the promotion of prevention and early detection by the government, health insurance providers and employers.

For the full survey report and white paper, please visit the links below:
Survey: (English) (日本語)
White Paper: (English) (日本語)

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The ACCJ has recently established the "Tohoku Revitalization Task Force" to be co-chaired by Jonathan Kushner and Jay Ponazecki. For more information on this Task Force, please visit: http://www.accj.or.jp/trtf.

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ACCJ Welcomes Nearly 350 at its 2012 Shinnenkai

18 Jan 12 : Close to 350 guests were in attendance January 11 at the Imperial Hotel, to celebrate the start of a new year at the ACCJ 2012 Shinnenkai. Attendees from the Japanese and American governments, as well as many members of the business community, appeared to be upbeat about Japan's future and the outlook for the upcoming year.

 

NOMU-NICATION @ CRYSTAL YACHT CLUB, TENNOZ ISLE

8 Dec 11 : The ACCJ's Membership Expansion Subcommittee held its last Nomu-nication of the year at the Crystal Yacht Club's luxurious cruise ship, Lady Crystal, which was docked alongside the Club facilities.

 

MEETING WITH HEALTH, LABOR AND WELFARE MINISTER YOKO KOMIYAMA

28 Nov 11 : ACCJ Healthcare Committee Chair Bill Bishop and ACCJ Healthcare IT Subcommittee Chair Eriko Asai led a group including David R. Smith, President of Johnson & Johnson K.K. Vision Care Japan, and Frank Florio, President and Representative Director of Nippon Becton Dickinson Company, Ltd., to meet with Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Yoko Komiyama.

 

FALL MEET & GREET AT THE CAPITOL TOKYU HOTEL

15 Nov 11 : Membership Relations Committee's Fall Meet & Greet attracted close to 150 members and guests at the newly renovated The Capitol Tokyu Hotel. Attendees enjoyed a selection of splendid buffet and drinks while networking, exchanging business ideas, and catching up with one another.

 

ACCJ KANSAI WALK-A-THON 2011

15 Oct 11 : The ACCJ Kansai Chapter hosted the 6th Annual ACCJ Kansai Walk-A-Thon at Osaka Castle Park. Despite the poor weather, we were able to complete all agenda items, which included great performances by USJ, female college students, and professional musicians.

Upcoming Events

ASIA 2050: REALIZING THE ASIAN CENTURY
8 Feb 12 One of Asia's foremost economic development experts,  Mr Rajat M. Nag, Managing Director General...

Hosting Committee(s): Asia Business

INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAXATION IN JAPAN FOR EXPATRIATES: THINGS TO KNOW
10 Feb 12 Americans living in Japan face the dual challenge of having to comply with income tax...

Hosting Committee(s): Taxation

HOW JAPAN WON THE RACE TO THE FUTURE WHEN THE U.S. WASN'T LOOKING
16 Feb 12 Eamonn Fingleton recently wrote a widely noted article in the New York Times Sunday Review...

Hosting Committee(s): Special Events

GLOBAL MINDSET FOR JAPAN-BASED MANAGERS - ACCJ 2011-2012 Workshop Series
16 Feb 12 This workshop equips Japan-based managers with skills and sophistication to communicate effectively in complex global...

Hosting Committee(s): Human Resource Management

2012 JAPAN PHARMACEUTICAL MARKET REVIEW & FUTURE OUTLOOK INSIGHTS
23 Feb 12 If you are interested in the pharmaceutical sector, you will not want to miss this...

Hosting Committee(s): Healthcare

IFRS - SIZING UP GLOBAL ADOPTION AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR BUSINESS
23 Feb 12 Countries and companies around the world are switching to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in...

Hosting Committee(s): Banking & Finance, Insurance

**SPECIAL EVENT** - 2012 APCAC U.S.-ASIA BUSINESS SUMMIT
1 Mar 12 Don't miss the chance to be part of the biggest annual American business event in...

Hosting Committee(s): APEC/APCAC Task Force

TOKYO CULTURAL EXPERIENCE TOUR
2 Mar 12 Hit many of the highlights of this great city, including Meiji-jingu Shrine, Ginza, the Imperial...

Hosting Committee(s): Special Events

TRADITIONAL TOKYO TOUR
3 Mar 12 Explore the interesting contrast of modern and traditional in Tokyo, which captures the essence of...

Hosting Committee(s): Special Events

COME SEE AND EXPERIENCE A TOHOKU THAT IS TRANSCENDING 3.11
3 Mar 12 A cultural weekend trip to learn about Tohoku's recovery and commemorate 3.11 ...

Hosting Committee(s): Special Events

THE POST 3.11 MENTAL HEALTH TSUNAMI: A PANEL DISCUSSION
23 Mar 12 The March 11th disaster made us realize that no one can be prepared for a...

Hosting Committee(s): Human Resource Management, Healthcare

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