INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAXATION IN JAPAN FOR EXPATRIATES: THINGS TO KNOW

10 Feb 12, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Taxation

Overview: Americans living in Japan face the dual challenge of having to comply with income tax filing requirements in both Japan and the U.S. and manage a complex set of rules and filing requirements for both jurisdictions.

HOW JAPAN WON THE RACE TO THE FUTURE WHEN THE U.S. WASN'T LOOKING

16 Feb 12, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Special Events

Overview: Eamonn Fingleton recently wrote a widely noted article in the New York Times Sunday Review entitled The Myth of Japan's Failure. His conclusion: "Japan has succeeded in delivering an increasingly affluent lifestyle to its people despite the financial crash. In the fullness of time, it is likely that this era will be viewed as an outstanding success story."

GLOBAL MINDSET FOR JAPAN-BASED MANAGERS - ACCJ 2011-2012 Workshop Series

16 Feb 12, 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Hosting Committee(s): Human Resource Management

Overview: This workshop equips Japan-based managers with skills and sophistication to communicate effectively in complex global business environments.

2012 JAPAN PHARMACEUTICAL MARKET REVIEW & FUTURE OUTLOOK INSIGHTS

23 Feb 12, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Healthcare - Pharmaceuticals

Overview: If you are interested in the pharmaceutical sector, you will not want to miss this event, which will address the trends that continue to impact sustainable growth and the future outlook in the pharmaceutical market in Japan.

IFRS - SIZING UP GLOBAL ADOPTION AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR BUSINESS

23 Feb 12, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Banking & Finance,  Insurance

Overview: Countries and companies around the world are switching to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in what is becoming the global standard for the preparation of public company financial statements.

**SPECIAL EVENT** - 2012 APCAC U.S.-ASIA BUSINESS SUMMIT

1 Mar 12, 8:00am to 8:30pm
Hosting Committee(s): APEC/APCAC Task Force

Overview: Don't miss the chance to be part of the biggest annual American business event in Asia-Pacific, hosted this year in Tokyo by the ACCJ.

TOKYO CULTURAL EXPERIENCE TOUR

2 Mar 12, 10:00am to 4:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Special Events

Overview: Hit many of the highlights of this great city, including Meiji-jingu Shrine, Ginza, the Imperial Palace and experiencing traditional tea ceremony and wearing kimono.

TRADITIONAL TOKYO TOUR

3 Mar 12, 10:00am to 4:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Special Events

Overview: Explore the interesting contrast of modern and traditional in Tokyo, which captures the essence of the city.

COME SEE AND EXPERIENCE A TOHOKU THAT IS TRANSCENDING 3.11

3 Mar 12, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Special Events

Overview: A cultural weekend trip to learn about Tohoku's recovery and commemorate 3.11

THE POST 3.11 MENTAL HEALTH TSUNAMI: A PANEL DISCUSSION

23 Mar 12, 12:00pm to 2:30pm
Hosting Committee(s): Human Resource Management,  Healthcare

Overview: The March 11th disaster made us realize that no one can be prepared for a large scale disaster single handedly. In order to provide effective disaster relief for the English-speaking population, we need to ensure collaboration among stakeholders in the international community,  English-speaking specialists and Japanese professionals.