JETRO Chicago contacts for City of Osaka

Date Lobbyist Country Method Level Contact Office Issues
2008-09-06 Japan Other Event: Osaka Garden Anime Night The history and the sophistication of Japanese Animation was introduced through a screening of a video documentary of the "Father of Animation". Tezuka Osamu. He was born in Osaka and showed his early works. Participants: 100
2008-10-16 Japan Other Seminar: Osaka Business Seminar Explained about the investment climate in Osaka to U.S. business people together with the KIX and OCCI promotional programs. As an example of a success story, Carnegie Melon University and ETC representative shared their perspective on the advantages of setting up a campus in Osaka. Participants: 60
041509-041609 Japan Other RoboBusiness 2009: For the fifth consecutive year, City of Osaka, Chicago Office exhibited at this event. There were nearly 40 companies represented at the Expo, all displaying their robots and other products, Mr. Matt Fisher (Kumotek) demonstrated robot at our booth and was one of the speaker of this event.
060909-061109 Japan Other Robot & Vision Motion Control Show: The Robot & Vision Motion Control Show, a biennial event hosted by the Robotics Industries Association (RIA). The City of Osaka, Chicago Office hosted a booth among 7 other service robot related organizations, and alongside other Japanese organizations such as Toyota and JETRO Chicago Center. Mr. Matt Fisher (Kumotek) demonstrated robot at our booth.
061309-061409 Japan Other Nihon Matsuri: The City of Osaka, Chicago Office exhibited Nihon Matsuri which was sponsored by MAJC. This festival is a free, family-friendly Spring festival. There were a lot of booth, such as Japanese tour agency, Shodo, Origami, Japanese goods, game and foods. Also, live performances on stages, including traditional and popular Japanese music and dance and martial arts demonstrations.
2009-03-21 Japan Other Japanese Speech Contest: This annual speech contest Osaka award is co-hosted by the Osaka Committee of the City of Chicago and the City of Osaka, Chicago Office. The winner of the Osaka award is set up with one week of homestay in Osaka with all expenses covered.
2009-03-24 Japan Other Osaka Promotion Seminar in San Francisco: Explained IT business situation and the investment climate in Osaka to U.S. business people. Patric Bray provided US business people with the tips when they start business with Japanese companies.
2009-04-04 Japan Other Sakura Matsuri: The City of Osaka, Chicago Office, exhibited within the Japan National Tourist Organization (JNTO) booth along with several tour agency group, other local government offices and Japan Railways. This festival since its conception in 1961, has become the biggest of its kind in the world outside of Japan, attracting over 1.4 million people in recent years. The Sakura Matsuri is a free, family-friendly festival. There are over 15 vendors of Japanese food, two beer gardens, 30 exhibitors of Japanese arts and culture, 15 vendors of Japanese products, and over 30 hours of live performances on five stages, including traditional and popular Japanese music and dance and martial arts demonstrations.
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JETRO Chicago contacts for Japan External Trade Organization

Date Lobbyist Country Method Level Contact Office Issues
080409-080709 Japan Other 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.
2008-09-23 Japan Other 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 Japan Other 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 Japan Other 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 Japan Other 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 Japan Other 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 Japan Other 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 Japan Other 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 Japan Other 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 Japan Other 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 Japan Other 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 Japan Other 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 Japan Other 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.
2009-08-14 Japan Other 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.
2007-10-06 Japan Unknown Mamoru Hosoda, Mr. Hitoshi Yazaki Anime Focus
2007-11-01 Japan Unknown Ralph Inforzato, Mr. Tomonori Shibahara Japan Lecture Series "Unique Perspectives on Japan"
2007-11-02 Japan Unknown Frazad Moussavi, Mr. Chris Schrage Japan Lecture Series "Unique Perspectives on Japan"
2007-11-15 Japan Unknown Takashi Tsuchiya, Mr. Edward Bayham, Mr. Roger Japan Lecture Series "Spotlight Japan: Perspectives on the Economy and Business Culture"
2007-12-07 Japan Unknown Michael H. Moskow, Mr. Yasuo Hayashi, The Hon. East Asia Seminor
2007-12-18 Japan Unknown Tomoori Shibahara Japan Lecture Series "Discover JAPAN"
2008-01-30 Japan Unknown Naoshi Minemura Mexico Business Seminar
2008-01-31 Japan Unknown Naoshi Minemura Mexico Business Seminar
2008-02-22 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 Japan Unknown Tomonori Shibahara, Mr. Ralph Inforzato Japan Lecture Series "East Asian Economics"
2008-02-29 Japan Unknown Tomonori Shibahara, Mr. Ralph Inforzato, Mr. K Japan Lecture Series "Japanese Economics"
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