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JETRO, or the Japan External Trade Organization, is a government-related organization that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. Originally established in 1958 to promote Japanese exports abroad, JETRO's core focus in the 21st century has shifted toward promoting foreign direct investment into Japan and helping small to medium size Japanese firms maximize their global export potential.

Name Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
JCN (Japan Corporate Number) 2010405003693
Authorizing law Act on the Japan External Trade Organization, Independent Administrative Agency
(December 13, 2002, Law No. 172)
Established October 1, 2003
Representative ISHIGURO Norihiko, Chairman and CEO
Address Ark Mori Building, 6F 12-32, Akasaka 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-6006 Japan
Tel: +81-3-3582-5511
Offices Domestic: JETRO Headquarters Tokyo, JETRO Osaka, Institute of Developing Economies, JFOODO and 49 regional offices
Overseas: 76 offices (56 countries) (as of October 2025)
Employees 1,925 people (1,231 domestic & 694 overseas) (as of April 2025)

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Under the President, the President, and the Executive Vice Presidents, there are the Headquarters, the Institute of Developing Economies（IDE）, the Japan Food Overseas Promotion Center (JFOODO), the Regional Head Offices, the Domestic Offices (Trade Information Centers), and the Overseas Offices. Under the President, there is the Internal Audit Office and the Digital Transformation Office. There is also the auditor who conducts audits of JETRO from an independent standpoint. The headquarters has the following departments: Administrative Affairs, Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, Planning, Research & Analysis, Overseas Business Support Center, Intellectual Property and Global Talent, Innovation, Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Food, Overseas Business Development, Digital Marketing.