Canon Medical Research USA, Inc.  |  Medical Devices

Multi-modality R&D center for next-generation medical imaging and biomedical systems.

CardioFlowDesign Inc.  |  Medical Devices

Develops practical blood-flow analysis for predictive cardiovascular medicine, aiming to make it a diagnostic and therapeutic standard. Combines technological innovation and clinical expertise, fosters talent, and bridges clinics and research to advance reproducible methods and patient outcomes.

Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc.  |  Medical Devices

Provides sales and service for semiconductor manufacturing equipment; metrology and inspection tools; electron microscopes; analytical instruments; genome-mapping systems; and more.

ITO Electronics USA, Inc.  |  Medical Devices

Sells semiconductors, electronic devices, and EMS/PCB assembly services for automotive, medical, and other industrial applications.

Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED) Washington, D.C. Office  |  Medical Devices

Established in 2015 to support medical R&D under Japan’s healthcare policy. Consolidates budgets and provides seamless support from basic research to practical applications while fostering a strong research environment across Japan.

Kanematsu USA Inc.  |  Trading Company

Trading company handling electronic components, food products, vehicles and aircraft, materials, and more.

Keidanren  |  Government

Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) is Japan’s leading business federation representing major companies and industry groups. Builds consensus on key issues, engages policymakers, labor, and citizens, promotes the Charter of Corporate Behavior, and advances global economic ties through policy dialogue.

Kikkoman Foods, Inc.  |  Manufacturing

U.S. manufacturing arm of Kikkoman Corporation, producing naturally brewed soy sauce and related Asian condiments for retail, foodservice, and industrial customers. Operates major facilities in Wisconsin and California for the North American market.

Kyowa Industrial USA Inc.  |  Medical Devices

Specializes in precision machining, including micromedical device components.

Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas)  |  Trading Company

U.S. subsidiary of a general trading company. The Boston branch conducts tech/startup scouting for all sales groups; trading and investment activities support global business.

Mizuho Bank, Ltd. (Chicago Branch)  |  Banking

Chicago branch covers 13 Midwestern states and serves Japanese corporate clients. One of Japan’s major “megabanks.”

Osaka Soda Co., Ltd.  |  Manufacturing

Founded in 1915; manufactures caustic soda, chlorinated products, functional resins, and intermediates for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Strong in high-purity and functional chemicals for semiconductor and pharmaceutical sectors. FY2024 sales ≈ ¥100 billion; ~1,000 employees.

Ruten Inc.  |  Medical Devices

Specializes in brain–machine interface (BMI) technology to restore or replace neurological functions lost due to illness or injury, helping individuals regain independence and quality of life.

SMBC (Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation)  |  Banking

Corporate and investment bank serving institutions across the Americas, offering lending, treasury, trade finance, project finance, and capital markets solutions. Part of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group; one of Japan’s “megabanks.”

Sysmex R&D Center Americas, Inc.  |  Medical Devices

Develops innovative clinical solutions in diagnostics by leveraging Sysmex technologies and expertise. Part of Sysmex Corporation, a global leader in hematology and blood-testing instruments headquartered in Kobe.

TRUSCO NAKAYAMA USA, INC.  |  Manufacturing

Wholesale distributor of professional tools and industrial supplies, including hand tools, measuring instruments, and cutting tools essential for manufacturing sites.

The Chiba Bank, Ltd. New York Branch  |  Banking

Japanese regional bank branch in New York providing loans, deposits, and other services to Japanese and non-Japanese companies operating in the U.S.

Yokogawa Corporation of America  |  Manufacturing

Provides cutting-edge technologies and services in measurement, control, and information to customers across diverse industries including energy, chemicals, materials, pharmaceuticals, food, and water.