is an
Independent Administrative Institution
An Incorporated Administrative Agency (独立行政法人, ''Dokuritsu gyōsei hōjin'' or ''Dokugyo'' in abbreviation) is a type of legal corporation formulated by the Government of Japan under the Act on General Rules for Incorporated Administrat ...
established by Japan Export Trade Research Organization as a nonprofit corporation in
Osaka
is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third most populous city in Japan, following Special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama. With a population of ...
in February 1952, reorganized under the
Ministry of International Trade and Industry
The was a ministry of the Government of Japan from 1949 to 2001. The MITI was one of the most powerful government agencies in Japan and, at the height of its influence, effectively ran much of Japanese industrial policy, funding research and d ...
(MITI) in 1958 (later the
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
The or METI, is a ministry of the Government of Japan. It was created by the 2001 Central Government Reform when the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) merged with agencies from other ministries related to economic activities ...
or METI), and became an Independent Administrative Institution in 2003 to consolidate Japan's efforts in export promotion. The government has provided more than half of JETRO's annual operating budget. As of January 2020, JETRO maintained seventy-four offices in fifty-four countries, as well as forty-eight regional offices in Japan, with a total staff of 1,730 (998 domestic, 732 overseas). Its main office is located in the
Ark Mori Building in
Akasaka,
Tokyo
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. Initially, JETRO's activities focused mainly on promoting exports to other countries. As exporters established themselves in world markets and the
balance of trade turned from deficit to surplus, however, JETRO's role shifted to encompass more varied activities. These have included the furtherance of mutual understanding with trading partners, strategic investment attraction, import promotion, liaison between small businesses in Japan and their overseas counterparts, and data dissemination. Import promotion services have included publications, promotion of trade fairs, seminars, and trade missions.
JETRO also provides information and support to foreign companies looking for successful entry and expansion in the Japanese market. JETRO provides a wide range of services, such as timely market intelligence, extensive business development support, and relevant business events, designed to encourage new business between foreign companies and Japan. JETRO also provides current information on the laws and regulations surrounding new business operation in Japan to assist companies in expanding their business to Japan.
Organization
Name: Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
Authorizing law: Japan External Trade Organization Incorporated Administrative Agency Act (December 13, 2002, Law No. 172)
Established: October 1, 2003
Representative: Nobuhiko Sasaki, Chairman & CEO
Address: Ark Mori Building, 6F 12-32,
Akasaka 1-chome,
Minato-ku,
Tokyo
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107-6006 Japan
Domestic Offices: JETRO Headquarters Tokyo, JETRO Osaka, Institute of Developing Economies, JFOODO and 48 regional offices
Overseas Offices: 74 offices (54 countries) (as of January 2020)
Employees: 1,730 people (998 domestic & 732 overseas) (as of April 2019)
See also
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Economic relations of Japan
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List of countries by leading trade partners
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List of the largest trading partners of Japan
External links
JETRO United States websiteJETRO Services to Expand to JapanJETRO Services to Import Japanese Goods & TechnologyJETRO Japan website
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Independent Administrative Institutions of Japan
External Trade Organization
Trade associations based in Japan
1951 establishments in Japan