Featured U.S. Exporters (FUSE)
Over 4,000 Japanese importers, distributors, wholesalers and agents have registered with our Japanese language website and receive our biweekly Japanese language newsletter in their search for innovative American products and services. Reach out to them - in Japanese - by becoming a Featured U.S. Exporter on the site. Click here for details and here to see an example of how a posting will appear. Click here for a registration form.International Partner Search (IPS)
Our industry specialists can actively promote your company to qualified potential Japanese agents, distributors, manufacturer's representatives, joint venture partners, licensees, franchisees, or strategic partners and report to you on those who express interest. Follow up with these companies on your own, or ask us to conduct a Gold Key or Video Gold Key Service for you. The fee is $600 for a 30-day turn-around, and $800 for a faster "Turbo IPS". Click here for more details, or send email to Alain.Letort@mail.doc.gov for more information.Gold Key Service (GKS)
If you plan to visit Japan, we can arrange business appointments for you with potential partners. Our industry specialists put you face-to-face with pre-screened companies that have expressed interest in working with you, enabling you to make the most efficient use of your time in Japan. The Gold Key Service is offered in all major Japanese cities. The fee is $800 for one day of meetings, and $1,200 for two days of meetings. Click here for more details, or send email to Alain.Letort@mail.doc.gov for more information.Video Gold Key Service (VGKS)
If you like the face-to-face interaction offered under the Gold Key Service but can't visit Japan, try the Video Gold Key Service. Our industry specialists arrange live video conferences with pre-screened companies that have expressed interest in working with you. The fee is $800 for up to three separate meetings of roughly one hour each. Click here for more details, or send email to Alain.Letort@mail.doc.gov for more information.Platinum Key Service (PKS)
Our industry specialists can help you identify emerging market opportunities, develop effective market entry and sales strategies, understand regulatory and licensing requirements and the duty/tariff/quota structure for your products, advise on potential market entry barriers, and more. Fees are based on a mutually agreed-upon scope of work and length of service. For more information click here or email Alain.Letort@mail.doc.gov.Customized Market Research (CMR)
If you need more customized research to address questions and issues related to your specific product or service in the Japanese marketplace, try our Customized Market Research. Available on a quick turn-around basis, research can address such issues as overall marketability of your product or service, price of comparable products or services, distribution channels, entry barriers, potential business partners, and more. Fees vary according to the scope of work. For more information click here or email Alain.Letort@mail.doc.gov.Market Access and Compliance (MAC)
If you believe you are facing regulatory or access barriers to the Japanese market, consult with our Market Access and Compliance Unit. Our team of experts in Japan and the United States works to broaden access to the Japanese market for American firms and to ensure full compliance with bilateral and multilateral trade agreements. Email Mark.Wildman@mail.doc.gov for more information.U.S. Pavilions at Japanese Trade Events
We organize a wide range of trade events each year, including U.S. pavilions at major Japanese trade shows, technical seminars, etc. These events are designed to feature U.S. products and services in the best possible environment. We normally integrate our events with market briefings and off-site visits to increase the value of your visit to Japan. A complete listing of all trade exhibitions, forthcoming CS Japan events, along with linked information on how to participate, is provided in our Event Calendar.BuyUSA
BuyUSA.com is an international E-marketplace - a "one-stop" export assistance website that brings U.S. and international companies together to export U.S. products and services. U.S. exporters and Japanese importers can use the online matchmaking services and automated e-mail alerts as well. BuyUSA is backed by the U.S. Department of Commerce's offices. Membership fees for U.S. exporters vary depending on subscription level. For further information please go to http://www.BuyUSA.com.Commercial News USA
Interested in promoting your products and services consulates to more than 400,000 international buyers in 145 countries? Then advertise in the U.S. Commerce Department’s official magazine, Commercial News USA (CNUSA) . Distributed free of charge every other month by U.S. embassies and consulates all over the world, CNUSA promotes the products & services of U.S. enterprises that are looking for international business partners. CNUSA has a proven track record of high response rates and solid sales results.To find out how you too can promote your company internationally through the Commerce Department’s official magazine, CNUSA, please click on http://www.export.gov/cnusa/index.html
American Business Information Center
The American Business Information Centers (ABIC), in Tokyo and Osaka, are effective first contact points for both U.S. exporters and Japanese buyers. ABIC can help assess your market information needs and provide insightful counseling to get you started. ABIC responds to information requests from U.S. exporters and Japanese importers by phone, fax, or email (for ABIC Tokyo only). Only ABIC Osaka is open to visitors by appointment.ABIC Tokyo
U.S. Embassy, 1-10-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8420
Fax: 81-3-3589-4235
Email: Tokyo.Office.Box@mail.doc.gov
ABIC Osaka
U.S. Consulate General, Osaka-Kobe, 8F
2-11-5 Nishitenma, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8543
Phone: 81-6-6315-5957
Fax: 81-6-6315-5963
Phone Inquiries: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Open to Visitors (by appointment only): 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
*Closed on weekends, American and Japanese holidays