Investing in Japan

Investment News

Denotes firm made use of JETRO support and/or services to set up their business/affiliate in Japan.

Dec. 26, 2011: 2011 JETRO Global Trade and Investment Report
Dec. 21, 2011: Announcement of Projects Selected for the Japanese Fiscal Year 2011 Subsidy Program for Projects Promoting Asian Site Location in Japan
Dec. 12, 2011: Aggreko Plc., a UK leader in generator and temperature control equipment rental, has established Aggreko Japan K.K. in Tokyo
Dec. 12, 2011: Vidyo, Inc., a US supplier of videoconferencing technologies, has established Vidyo Japan K.K. in Tokyo
Dec. 09, 2011: Briefing for the Diplomatic Corps and the foreign affiliated companies in Japan
Nov. 29, 2011: METI's Subsidy Program for Domestic Site Location
Nov. 25, 2011: Osaka Investment Seminar 2011 in Tokyo
Nov. 18, 2011: US-based NeoPhotonics Corporation, a leading developer, seller and provider of technical support for optical components, established NeoPhotonics Japan, Godo Kaisha, in Tokyo
Oct. 18, 2011: Taiwanese Chemicals Trader Panel Trading Establishes Unit in Tokyo
Oct. 14, 2011: "ACCESS TO SUCCESS - Doing Business in KOBE"Invitation to the Seminar on the Promotion of Foreign Investment in HYOGO/KOBE
Sep. 26, 2011: Representative Office Opened in Tokyo by Singapore-based Investment Advisory Firm Stirling Coleman Capital Limited, a Provider of Financial Information and Various Other Advisory Services
Sep. 20, 2011: Compot Japan K.K. Established in Tokyo by Video Distribution Infrastructure and Platform Provider Compot TV of South Korea
Sep. 01, 2011: Subsidy for foreign-affiliated companies by Osaka Prefectural Government
Aug. 23, 2011: Taiwanese Health Foods and Pharmaceutical Manufacturer, Golden Biotechnology Corporation, Established Golden Biotechnology Japan in Tokyo
Aug. 23, 2011: [Japanese Fiscal Year 2011] Subsidy Program for Projects Promoting Asian Site Location in Japan
Aug. 22, 2011: SPAL Automotive s.r.l., Italy’s Designer and Manufacturer of High Quality Electric Fans and Blowers, Established SPAL JAPAN Co., Ltd. in Tokyo
Aug. 15, 2011: American Engine Engineering Firm Scuderi Group Opens Office in Nagoya
Aug. 05, 2011: German Animal Vaccine Manufacturer, Vaxxinova GmbH, Established its Japanese Subsidiary in Tokyo
Aug. 03, 2011: Spain’s Furniture Design Maker, Andreu World, S.A., Establishes Japan Subsidiary in Tokyo
Aug. 02, 2011: French Augmented Reality Software Firm,Total Immersion, Establishes a Japanese Unit
Aug. 01, 2011: Briefing held for foreign companies on information related to the "TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and Safety of Food"
Jul. 22, 2011: India's Aikon Labs Pvt Ltd., a provider of solutions for innovation management, opens Japanese branch in Tokyo
Jul. 19, 2011: German Industrial Automation Equipment Maker, Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Establishes Japan Arm in Kanagawa
Jul. 11, 2011: US-based Seismic Isolation Bearings Manufacturer Establishes Subsidiary in Tokyo
Jun. 21, 2011: Singapore's Film Liquid Crystal Display Manufacturer Dou Yee International Pte Ltd., decides to Build a Production / R&D Center in Hiroshima
Jun. 01, 2011: METI's Subsidy Program for Projects Promoting the Location of Innovative Low-Carbon Technology-Intensive Industries
May 27, 2011: Osaka City Business Seminar "WHY OSAKA? -Osaka's Role Right Now-"
May 16, 2011: Briefing on the Issues related to the TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and other issues
May 09, 2011: U.S.-based Legal Technology Services Provider Catalyst Repository Systems Establishes Japanese Arm in Tokyo
Apr. 28, 2011: Announcement of Projects Adopted for the Japanese Fiscal Year 2010 Subsidy Program for Projects Promoting Asian Site Location in Japan
Apr. 27, 2011: Report on the Invest Japan Symposium (Bangkok)
Apr. 11, 2011: German Manufacturer of Semiconductors for Broadband Communication Equipment Lantiq Establishes Japanese Subsidiary in Tokyo
Apr. 11, 2011: U.S. NPO, Room to Read, Establishes subsidiary in Tokyo
Apr. 06, 2011: Briefing held for foreign companies on "The current situation of Fukushima dai-ichi nuclear power plant and Effects of Tohoku-Pacific Ocean Earthquake"
Apr. 04, 2011: France-based Global Inspection and Certification Body APAVE Group Establishes Japan Arm in Kobe
Apr. 01, 2011: JETRO Free Business Room for short-term-use for your business emergency
Mar. 24, 2011: Success Story: Malaysian Low Cost Carrier AirAsia X Starts Flight Services to Japan
Mar. 22, 2011: U.S. Manufacturer of Semiconductor Chips for Home Networks, Entropic Communications, Establishes Japan Arm in Yokohama
Mar. 18, 2011: Establishment of "Business Hotline" for your business emergency due to the Tohoku Pacific Earthquake in 2011
Mar. 09, 2011: Aurora Networks, U.S. Manufacturer of Communications Equipment for CATV Systems Establishes Japan Incorporation in Tokyo
Mar. 04, 2011: South America's Largest Carrier TAM Airlines Advances into Japan
Feb. 22, 2011: Invest Japan Symposium to be Held in Thailand on March 21
Feb. 22, 2011: Chinese Maker of Solar Photovoltaic Modules Upsolar Establishes Japanese Subsidiary in Tokyo
Feb. 21, 2011: Taiwan-based Semiconductor and Electronic Components Distributor AIT Japan Establishes Business Base in Osaka
Feb. 16, 2011: U.K.'s No. 2 General Energy Company Scottish and Southern Energy plc Establishes Representative Office in Tokyo
Feb. 16, 2011: Report on "3 Windows on Japan" Is Now Available
Feb. 15, 2011: U.S. Software Manufacturer Computational Engineering International Establishes Japan Arm in Tokyo
Feb. 09, 2011: [Japanese Fiscal Year 2010] Subsidy Program for Projects Promoting Asian Site Location in Japan　[Extension of the application period]
Jan. 31, 2011: US-based Medical device Manufacturer, American Medical Systems, Makes Full-scale Entry into Japanese Market
Jan. 28, 2011: Silicon Sea Belt Summit in FUKUOKA 2011
Jan. 19, 2011: Measures to Encourage Company Location in Japan: Measures Connected with Attracting Foreign Companies
Jan. 18, 2011: Hong Kong-based Print Swimwear Manufacturer Global Swimwear Establishes Japan Arm in Tokyo
Jan. 17, 2011: Linguistic Systems, a U.S. Translation Company Specializing in Intellectual Property and Judicial Affairs, Establishes Japanese Subsidiary in Tokyo
Jan. 11, 2011: Business Forum in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain