69 Contacts on behalf of Japan External Trade Organization

Date Lobbyist Firm Country Method Level Contact Office Issues
2008-03-18 None JETRO San Francisco Japan Unknown Yuji Muranaga, Yutaka Hayami US/Japn IT Business Forum
2008-03-20 None JETRO San Francisco Japan Unknown Masashi Ebara Seminar for Japanese Companies
2008-04-01 None JETRO San Francisco Japan Unknown Participated in CTIA Wireless Expo
2008-04-07 None JETRO San Francisco Japan Unknown Participated in RSA Expo
2008-04-14 None JETRO San Francisco Japan Unknown Participated in NAB 2008 Expo
2008-04-14 None JETRO San Francisco Japan Unknown Participated in SAE Conference
2008-04-15 None JETRO San Francisco Japan Unknown Participated in Embedded Systems Expo
2008-04-23 None JETRO San Francisco Japan Unknown Participated in Web 2.0 Expo
2008-04-29 None JETRO San Francisco Japan Unknown Participated in Interop
2008-05-08 None JETRO San Francisco Japan Unknown Participated in BioMedical Device Summit
2008-05-16 None JETRO San Francisco Japan Unknown Participated in Launch
2008-06-10 None JETRO San Francisco Japan Unknown Participated in Launch Silicon n Valley 2008
2008-06-10 None JETRO San Francisco Japan Unknown Participated in ITEC
2008-06-11 None JETRO San Francisco Japan Unknown Participated in JCCNC&JBA mission to
2008-06-13 None JETRO San Francisco Japan Unknown Made a speech at Alliance for Universal Power Supplies Seminar
2008-06-17 None JETRO San Francisco Japan Unknown Participated in Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle event
2008-06-17 None JETRO San Francisco Japan Unknown Participated in BIO 2008
2008-06-24 None JETRO San Francisco Japan Unknown Participated in Connections
2008-07-17 None JETRO San Francisco Japan Unknown Co-organized Japan Society Event (Zadankai)
2008-07-21 None JETRO San Francisco Japan Unknown Participated in Ajinomoto Symposium
2008-08-04 None JETRO San Francisco Japan Unknown Participated in Linux World
2008-08-26 None JETRO San Francisco Japan Unknown Participated in "Monodukun" Seminar
2008-09-09 None JETRO San Francisco Japan Unknown Participated in CTIA Wireless Expo
2008-09-10 None JETRO San Francisco Japan Unknown Participated BIOMEDvice Forum
2008-09-23 None JETRO San Francisco Japan Unknown Co-organized and Made a speech at Japan Society Event(Zadankai)
2007-10-06 None JETRO Chicago Japan Unknown Mamoru Hosoda, Mr. Hitoshi Yazaki Anime Focus
2007-11-01 None JETRO Chicago Japan Unknown Ralph Inforzato, Mr. Tomonori Shibahara Japan Lecture Series "Unique Perspectives on Japan"
2007-11-02 None JETRO Chicago Japan Unknown Frazad Moussavi, Mr. Chris Schrage Japan Lecture Series "Unique Perspectives on Japan"
2007-11-15 None JETRO Chicago Japan Unknown Takashi Tsuchiya, Mr. Edward Bayham, Mr. Roger Japan Lecture Series "Spotlight Japan: Perspectives on the Economy and Business Culture"
2007-12-07 None JETRO Chicago Japan Unknown Michael H. Moskow, Mr. Yasuo Hayashi, The Hon. East Asia Seminor
2007-12-18 None JETRO Chicago Japan Unknown Tomoori Shibahara Japan Lecture Series "Discover JAPAN"
2008-01-30 None JETRO Chicago Japan Unknown Naoshi Minemura Mexico Business Seminar
2008-01-31 None JETRO Chicago Japan Unknown Naoshi Minemura Mexico Business Seminar
2008-02-22 None JETRO Chicago Japan Unknown J. Brian Atwood, Mr. Dan McElroy, Mr. Robert T Japan Lecture Series Defining the challenges of Japan and the U.S. in East Asian Economic Integration
2008-02-25 None JETRO Chicago Japan Unknown Tomonori Shibahara, Mr. Ralph Inforzato Japan Lecture Series "East Asian Economics"
2008-02-29 None JETRO Chicago Japan Unknown Tomonori Shibahara, Mr. Ralph Inforzato, Mr. K Japan Lecture Series "Japanese Economics"
2007-10-05 None JETRO Houston Japan Other Thomas Schieffer (U.S. Amb.) Luncheon honoring U.S. Amb. to Japan Thomas Schieffer hosted by the Asia Society and other sponsors including JETRO
2008-02-04 None JETRO Houston Japan Other "Forward-Looking Vision for Arkansas and Japan" Forum with speeches on doing business with Japan
03/06-07/08 None JETRO Houston Japan Other "Energy Technology Venture Capital Conference" organized by Houston Technology Center with JETRO sponsorship and distribution of informational brochure
03/12-13/08 None JETRO Houston Japan Other South by Southwest Japan Bash and Japan Nite public relations promotion
4/5-6/08 None JETRO Houston Japan Other Hasegawa (Representative) Booth with materials on Japanese Food and JETRO services during "Japan Festival" organized by the Japan-America Society
4/21-23/08 None JETRO Houston Japan Other Okabe (Representative) Attendance and sponsorship credit at International Research Center for Energy and Economic Development Conference
6/9-11/08 None JETRO Houston Japan Other Kurita (Representative) Attendance at AeA Retreat and described JETRO's services that encourage companies to invest in Japan with sponsorship of executive session
2008-06-27 None JETRO Houston Japan Other Okabe (Representative) Flyer on doing business with Japan prepared for "Tunafest" luncheon at Richard E. Smalley Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology
2009-02-27 Jack Quinn Quinn Gillespie & Associates Japan Email staff None (Scheduler, Office of Congressman Bart Gordon, D-TN) Gordon, Bart Meeting request for Hajime Ito
2009-02-27 Jack Quinn Quinn Gillespie & Associates Japan Email None (Scheduler, Office of Congressman Edward Markey, D-MA) Markey, Edward Meeting request for Hajime Ito
2009-03-02 Jack Quinn Quinn Gillespie & Associates Japan Email staff None (Scheduler, Office of Congressman Bart Gordon, D-TN) Gordon, Bart Meeting request for Hajime Ito
2009-03-02 Jack Quinn Quinn Gillespie & Associates Japan Email staff None (Scheduler, Office of Congressman Bart Gordon, D-TN) Gordon, Bart Meeting with Hajime Ito
2009-03-02 Jack Quinn Quinn Gillespie & Associates Japan Email None (Legislative Assistants, Office of Congressman Bart Gordon, D-TN) Gordon, Bart Meeting with Hajime Ito
2009-03-02 Jack Quinn Quinn Gillespie & Associates Japan Email None (Legislative Assistants, Office of Congressman Bart Gordon, D-TN) Gordon, Bart Meeting with Hajime Ito
2009-03-05 Jack Quinn Quinn Gillespie & Associates Japan Phone None (Scheduler, Office of Congressman Edward Markey, D-MA) Markey, Edward Meeting request for Hajime Ito
2009-03-05 Jack Quinn Quinn Gillespie & Associates Japan Email None (Scheduler, Office of Congressman Edward Markey, D-MA) Markey, Edward Meeting request for Hajime Ito
2009-03-06 Jack Quinn, Patrick Von Bargen Quinn Gillespie & Associates Japan Meeting None (Congressman, United States House of Representatives) Markey, Edward Cool Earth Initiative, US-Japan cooperation on energy and climate change
2009-03-06 Patrick Von Bargen Quinn Gillespie & Associates Japan Meeting None (Senator, United States Senate) Bingaman, Jeff Cool Earth Initiative, US-Japan cooperation on energy and climate change
2009-03-06 Patrick Von Bargen Quinn Gillespie & Associates Japan Meeting member None (Congressman, United States House of Representatives) Gordon, Bart Cool Earth Initiative, US-Japan cooperation on energy and climate change
2008-09-23 None JETRO Chicago Japan Other None Event: Japan Night: A Taste of China and Saitama This event was held as a part of the 2008 Midwest US-Japan Association Conference meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The purpose of the event was to showcase foods from Chiba and Saitama Prefectures. Representatives brought a selection of delicacies from each prefecture for attendees to taste. Participants: 250
2008-09-29 None JETRO Chicago Japan Other None Lecture: Japan Lecture Series Program, University of Northern Iowa, International Club of Business, Introduction Club of Business, Introduction of JETRO activities and perspectives on international business, Gool Japan, Japanese robotics industry and Japan business etiquetta. Participants: 30
2008-10-22 None JETRO Chicago Japan Other None Seminar: Invest Japan, Leveraging business resources, regional opportunities and isights on corporate goverance. This symposium was designed to highlaight investment opportunities in the Japanese market. A realization has been made that in order for the economy to grow, Japan must be open to the world. Participants: 150
2008-11-21 None JETRO Chicago Japan Other None Lecture: Japan Lecture Series Program, Japan Business Workshop, DePaul University Introduction of JETRO activities and perspectives on international business, Cool Japan, Japanese robotics industry and Japan business etiquette. Participants: 20
2008-11-21 None JETRO Chicago Japan Other None Seminar: Consumer Market in Developing Countries & Oil Situation in US This seminar was provided to Japanese companies in Midwest area. Explained consumer market in developing countries and oil situation in US. Participants: 31
2009-02-05 None JETRO Chicago Japan Other None Seminar: Preparing for the Future-A, Seminar on the Mexican Auto Parts Supporting Industries Introducing business oppotunity in Mexico. Explained business situation, regulation and examples. Participants: 105
2009-02-20 None JETRO Chicago Japan Other None Lecture: Japan Lecture Series Program, Northern Illinois University Tech 560 Introduction of JETRO activities and perspectives on international business, Cool Japan, Japanese robotics industry and Japan business etiquette. Participants: 20
2009-02-23 None JETRO Chicago Japan Other None Lecture: Japan Lecture Series Program, Indiana University. Kelley School of Business Presentation discussed perspectives of the Japan's economy, Japan - Midwest economic relationship and JETRO's activities in the Midwest. Participants: 30
2009-04-24 None JETRO Chicago Japan Other None US-Japan Collaboration & Opportunities: A Dialogue Discovering Education, Energy & Business in the 21st century: This program examined the U.S.-Japan relationship encompassing unique insights on education, energy and businessx. Our goal for the program was to create dialogue and interaction with the Lewis University community on Japan related topics of the day. We created an atmosphere that enabled the attendees, especially students, to listen to original thinking about Japan. We believe that this enhanced their own global mindset and enabled them to learn and obtain knowledge.
2009-05-28 None JETRO Chicago Japan Other None Monozukuri Seminar: The theme of Monozukuri-the spirit and quest for manufacturing excellence was presented to American management as a catalyst to foster innovation, collaboration, interaction, and cooperation with their Japanese counterparts, and to share insights on the manufacturing philosophies and production processes in Japan.
2009-06-03 None JETRO Chicago Japan Other None Japan BioMission Workshop: The objective of the BioMission Workshop was to introduce Japan based life science executives of small and medium sized companies and university researchers to large American pharmaceutical companies. Representatives from Eli Lilly (Indianapolis) and Medlimmne Inc. (Gaithersburg, Maryland) explained using powerpoint presentations what types of innovative drugs and research technologies they were hoping to license-in from Japanese biotechnology companies and universities and importantly, explain the process for collaboration.
2009-07-31 None JETRO Chicago Japan Other None Tax Seminar "Tax Strategies under the Slipping Economy Sales Tax, Customs Duties, and Transfer Pricing": Explain tax strategies that companies can utilize for reducing costs during the time of a recession.
080409-080709 None JETRO Chicago Japan Other None JETRO Chicago had an exhibition table top and display at the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management Briefing Seminars: JETRO Chicago exhibited materials in the main foyer of the conference room on the Japanese automotive market, Monozukuri (spirit of manufacturing) programs, and JETRO materials outlining investment services for automotive parts companies considering a business presence in Japan.
2009-08-14 None JETRO Chicago Japan Other None Japan Lecture Series Program: Hope College/Meiji Gakuin university Global management Seminar: Lecture on working, networking and being able to adapt to foreign cultures and business practices.
*An asterisk in the "issues" field means no issues were listed for this specific meeting, so the client registration information is displayed instead.

80 Lobbyist Payments from Japan External Trade Organization

Date Firm Amount Purpose
January 2008 JETRO New York $841,601.00 General Purposes
February 2008 JETRO New York $926,278.00 General Purposes
March 2008 JETRO New York $3,577,758.00 General Purposes
April 2008 JETRO New York $1,386,467.00 General Purposes
May 2008 JETRO New York $783,019.00 General Purposes
June 2008 JETRO New York $1,470,857.00 General Purposes
10/03/2007 JETRO San Francisco $183,000.00 Office Expenses
10/04/2007 JETRO San Francisco $24,000.00 Office Expenses
10/04/2007 JETRO San Francisco $10,000.00 Office Expenses
11/06/2007 JETRO San Francisco $81,200.00 Office Expenses
11/14/2007 JETRO San Francisco $24,000.00 Office Expenses
11/28/2007 JETRO San Francisco $8,340.00 Office Expenses
12/04/2007 JETRO San Francisco $85,300.00 Office Expenses
12/19/2007 JETRO San Francisco $200,000.00 Office Expenses
12/21/2007 JETRO San Francisco $35,700.00 Office Expenses
01/10/2008 JETRO San Francisco $100,000.00 Office Expenses
01/17/2008 JETRO San Francisco $180,200.00 Office Expenses
01/22/2008 JETRO San Francisco $72,000.00 Office Expenses
02/05/2008 JETRO San Francisco $81,200.00 Office Expenses
03/04/2008 JETRO San Francisco $81,200.00 Office Expenses
03/10/2008 JETRO San Francisco $340,000.00 Office Expenses
03/26/2008 JETRO San Francisco $160,500.00 Office Expenses
04/03/2008 JETRO San Francisco $149,500.00 Office expenses
04/09/2008 JETRO San Francisco $157,872.00 Office expenses
04/16/2008 JETRO San Francisco $852,400.00 Office expenses
05/08/2008 JETRO San Francisco $48,300.00 Office expenses
06/05/2008 JETRO San Francisco $48,300.00 Office expenses
06/11/2008 JETRO San Francisco $46,446.82 Office expenses
07/03/2008 JETRO San Francisco $178,800.00 Office expenses
08/07/2008 JETRO San Francisco $48,400.00 Office expenses
09/04/2008 JETRO San Francisco $61,800.00 Office expenses
January 2008 JETRO Los Angeles $198,600.08 Remittance from JETRO, Tokyo
February 2008 JETRO Los Angeles $72,134.63 Remittance from JETRO, Tokyo
March 2008 JETRO Los Angeles $208,214.95 Remittance from JETRO, Tokyo
April 2008 JETRO Los Angeles $136,504.09 Remittance from JETRO, Tokyo
May 2008 JETRO Los Angeles $264,705.97 Remittance from JETRO, Tokyo
June 2008 JETRO Los Angeles $365,506.04 Remittance from JETRO, Tokyo
Sep/6,20 JETRO Chicago $132,643.54 None
Oct./3,4,26 JETRO Chicago $224,904.93 None
Nov./1,6,7,30 JETRO Chicago $134,710.56 None
Dec./4,21 JETRO Chicago $174,512.00 None
Jan./17 JETRO Chicago $176,300.00 None
Feb./13,19,26 JETRO Chicago $132,824.93 None
March 5,10,31, 2008 JETRO Chicago $1,554.61 None
April 4, 2008 JETRO Chicago $279,000.00 None
May 8,29, 2008 JETRO Chicago $95,530.45 None
June 5,11,13, 2008 JETRO Chicago $137,059.30 None
July 1,3,8, 2008 JETRO Chicago $76,691.34 None
August 4,6,7,13,22, 2008 JETRO Chicago $47,789.24 None
October, 2007 JETRO Houston $135,109.42 None
November, 2007 JETRO Houston $102,583.74 None
December, 2007 JETRO Houston $151,605.14 None
January, 2008 JETRO Houston $133,578.95 None
February, 2008 JETRO Houston $104,496.71 None
March, 2008 JETRO Houston $105,019.74 None
April, 2008 JETRO Houston $130,543.95 None
May, 2008 JETRO Houston $81,248.44 None
June, 2008 JETRO Houston $251,324.11 None
July, 2008 JETRO Houston $118,487.59 None
August, 2008 JETRO Houston $78,501.53 None
September, 2008 JETRO Houston $69,230.85 None
0304,05,16,3109 JETRO Chicago $50,805.85 None
0409,1709, JETRO Chicago $185,083.70 None
0508,11,1509 JETRO Chicago $110,733.80 None
0601,04,1009 JETRO Chicago $124,771.90 None
0702,09,14,1509 JETRO Chicago $121,390.70 None
0804,12,24,3109 JETRO Chicago $83,364.98 None
2008-09-04 JETRO Chicago $50,300.00 None
2008-10-06 JETRO Chicago $106,000.00 None
2008-11-05 JETRO Chicago $47,600.00 None
2008-12-04 JETRO Chicago $63,500.00 None
2009-01-08 JETRO Atlanta $67,556.00 For: General Purposes & Salaries
2009-01-08 JETRO Chicago $74,900.00 None
2009-02-05 JETRO Chicago $49,900.00 None
2009-02-08 JETRO Atlanta $50,605.00 For: General Purposes & Salaries
2009-03-08 JETRO Atlanta $51,046.00 For: General Purposes & Salaries
2009-03-09 Quinn Gillespie & Associates $20,000.00 Payment for government affairs services
2009-04-08 JETRO Atlanta $63,967.00 For: General Purposes & Salaries
2009-05-08 JETRO Atlanta $44,065.00 For: General Purposes & Salaries
2009-06-08 JETRO Atlanta $47,952.00 For: General Purposes & Salaries
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