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FIT for Solar
On October 15, the Significant Development of Renewable Energy and Next Generation Electric Grid Network Committee of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) introduced strict new deadlines and other...
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Inclusive Talent
The impact of an aging society on Japan’s workforce is a topic of frequent discussion and represents one of the most urgent issues facing the country. With fewer young people entering the...
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Workforce Productivity
This year, the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) has been aligning activities and advocacy with five cross-cutting themes aimed at unlocking Japan’s growth potential. One of these is Workforce Productivity, which involves advocating for...
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Productive Voices
At the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ), advocacy is a key part of our mission. General Douglas MacArthur welcomed the ACCJ’s founding in 1948 with this in mind, telling founding president Dennis McEvoy he hoped “to avail himself of...
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Labor Market Dualism
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Sustainable Healthcare
As American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) President Sachin N. Shah explained in our March issue, “The ACCJ will prioritize the following five cross-cutting advocacy themes aimed at ‘unlocking Japan’s growth potential’ while aligning...
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The F500 CEO Advisory Council
Advocacy work is what sets the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) apart within the region. The ACCJ represents US business on the ground, and the perspectives provided by members lead to an unparalleled set of recommendations and...
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Ikuboss
In the white paper Untapped Potential: A Collaborative Blueprint for Achieving Japan’s 2020/30 Overall Target of Women Holding 30 Percent of Management and Leadership Positions by 2020, the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan Women in...
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Easier Startup
As part of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s comprehensive economic policy package known as Abenomics, Japan has set a target for annual foreign direct investment (FDI) of ¥35 trillion by 2020. To reach this goal, the country must make itself not only...
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Diet Doorknock 2017
For the past 22 years, the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) has reached out to key political leaders and senior bureaucrats in Japan. The goal is to express our views concerning the best ways in which our economies can be further...
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A New Type of Labor Contract
Each year, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare issues an update on the nation’s workforce. The 2016 report reveals that the number of non-regular employees was continuing to rise—a trend that now spans more than two decades....
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Tapping Potential
On June 1, 2016, the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) Women in Business...
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How Vaccines Can Protect Our Health and Society
Inoculation has divided public opinion since the first vaccine for smallpox was introduced in 1797. In Japan, vaccines were once compulsory, but public pushback because of side effects has since see this change. On July 27, Dr. Takeshi Enami,...
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A Lifelong Journey
There is no doubt that, in recent years, government policies have reduced the...
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The Seven Principles
The mission of the American Chamber of Commerce (ACCJ) in Japan is to further develop commerce between the United States and Japan; to promote the interests of US companies and members; and to improve the international business environment in...
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Advocacy for SMEs
The opportunity to advocate for solutions that foster a healthy business climate in Japan is one of the most important benefits of ACCJ membership. In recent years, ACCJ White Papers, Viewpoints, and Doorknocks have had a clear impact on regulation...
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Taylor Anderson Memorial Fund
When Taylor Anderson was a little girl, she saw the famous Miyazaki animation My Neighbor Totoro and fell in love with Japan. She studied Japanese and aspired to become a teacher with the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme. This she did,...
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Healthier Women, Healthier Economy
The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) and the ...
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DDK Marks 20 Years
Arguably the largest domestic advocacy initiative for the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ), the Diet Doorknock took place December 8–10, 2015. It was the 20th year of the event, which brought together 65 ACCJ leaders and members, to...
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The Health Policy White Paper—a Work in Progress
Over several years, effective government policies and efforts by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) and the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency have resulted in significantly reducing the time necessary for reviews and...
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Knocking on Washington, D.C.’s Door
The annual D.C. Doorknock is a key opportunity for the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) to share the voices of our membership directly with the US government. It also allows us to stay abreast of important developments between the US and...
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Implications of the Exit Tax
At long last, the much-discussed Japan exit tax was passed into law on March 31, 2015. Effective on July 1, 2015, it will assess a capital gains tax (15.315 percent) on unrealized gains of certain financial assets (e.g. securities) when an...
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2015 Advocacy Vision
Tokyo’s hosting of the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the promise of Abenomics, Japan’s full participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, and renewed global focus on this country present tremendous opportunities for the...
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ADVOCACY | LEGAL ISSUES
FEBRUARY 2015
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Progress and Goals
Regulatory reforms for foreign lawyers and firms
By Eric W. Sedlak
Since the early 1980s, the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) has urged the Japanese...
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EVENT | 2020 OLYMPICS
JANUARY 2015
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Strong Foundation for Success
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ADVOCACY | DIET DOORKNOCK
DECEMBER 2014
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Allies and Access
19th annual doorknock reflects government’s trust in ACCJ ideas and advocates
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ADVOCACY | ROUNDUP
NOVEMBER 2014
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The Third Pillar
This regular column is devoted to brief advocacy updates from various committees. As one of the three pillars of the ACCJ—along with information and networking—advocacy...
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ADVOCACY | GROWTH STRATEGY
OCTOBER 2014
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Labor Mobility Shows Signs of Movement
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | ADVOCACY
OCTOBER 2014
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Doorknocks Work
Samuel Kidder
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ECONOMY | ADVOCACY
SEPTEMBER 2014
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Reforms Point to Lasting Change
Corporate governance code key in third arrow of Abenomics
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ADVOCACY | PANEL EVENT
AUGUST 2014
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Changes to Japan’s Privacy Law How proposed amendments could harm or help innovation
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ADVOCACY | US VISIT
JULY 2014
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D.C. Doorknock Meets
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ACCJ EVENT | SOCIETY
May 2014
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Shared Value
A model for sustainable social and economic progress
By William R. Bishop, Jr.
Shared value is not about sharing the value the company has already created through philanthropy, charity, or...
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ADVOCACY | ACCJ
April 2014
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ACCJ Core Advocacy Principles
The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan’s (ACCJ) mission is to “further develop commerce between the United States of America and Japan, promote the interests of U.S.... -
ADVOCACY | VIEWPOINTS
March 2014
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Simplify the Procedures for Importing Cosmetics (Including Medicated Cosmetics)
Toiletries, Cosmetics and Fragrances Committee
Valid Through March 2014
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ADVOCACY | VIEWPOINTS
February 2014
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Strengthening Global Trade Secret Regimes to Support Competitiveness of Japanese and American Companies
Intellectual Property Committee
Valid Through October,...
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CSR | ACCJ PUBLICATION
January 2014 2013 ACCJ Diversity CSR Yearbook Survey of Practices to Promote Diversity in the Workplace As part of the 2013 ACCJ Diversity CSR Yearbook, 67 ACCJ member companies participated in a survey of...
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GOVERNANCE | ABENOMICS
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ADVOCACY | VIEWPOINTS
December 2013
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Promoting Trade, Investment and Tourism in the Kansai Region Under a “One Kansai” Concept —— To view the complete position paper, please visit: ...
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Cover Story | Government
November 2013
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ENGAGING AND PROGRESSING
Growth strategy, TPP, parallel negotiations central to 18th Diet Doorknock
By Julian Ryall
Photos by Taro Irei
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Advocacy | Viewpoints
November 2013 Expand Japan’s After-School Care (gakudo hoiku) System to Support Greater Workforce Participation by Women Women in Business Committee RECOMMENDATIONS The American Chamber of...
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Advocacy | Viewpoints
Compiled by the Taxation Committee, Foreign Direct Investment Committee, ACCJ Financial Services Forum, and Growth Strategy Task Force
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Enhance Investment and Stimulate Economic Growth through Extension of the Net Operating Loss...
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Governance | US vs. Japan—Part Two
October 2013
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GOVERNANCE IS MOSTLY ABOUT THE BOARD
By Nicholas Benes
In a previous article, published in the ACCJ Journal for September 2013, I made the point that—contrary to popular belief—Japan gives... -
Advocacy | White Paper
September 2013
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Recent policy discussions by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and other Japanese officials have included proposals that reiterate points made in the ACCJ Growth Strategy Task Force’s 2010 white paper, Charting a New Course for... -
Governance | US vs. Japan—Part One
September 2013
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WAKING THE SLEEPING GIANT
Shhh! Shareholders in Japan actually have a lot of power
By Nicholas Benes
I am often asked to compare corporate governance in Japan and the US. The...
