JCSM Shareware Collection 1993 November/JCSM Shareware Collection - 1993-11.iso/cl060/japanj.lzh/JAP19

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                  PROMINENT ECONOMIC ORGANIZATIONS IN JAPAN

          The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan

          Founded in 1948, the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan
          (ACCJ) has actively sought to promote the development of
          commerce between the United States and Japan.  In order to
          do this, the ACCJ works with business and government
          organizations in Japan and the United States to exchange
          ideas and opinions and seek resolution of problems and
          issues affecting the bilateral relationship.  The ACCJ
          performs two important functions for its members:  (1) it
          apprises them of the special problems they will confront
          while conducting business in Japan and (2) where possible,
          assists them in solving those problems.  Residing in Japan
          is not a requirement for membership.

          The ACCJ produces several excellent publications, including
          the recently published Trade and Investment in Japan:  The
          Current Environment.  Besides providing an evaluation of
          the current trade and investment environment in Japan, this
          study also identifies the key success factors for those
          American companies that have come to prosper in Japan, with
          the idea that others could use these concepts and practices
          to guide future strategies for Japanese market entry or
          expansion.

          The ACCJ committee structure, through which information is
          gathered and disseminated to all members, is the keystone
          to the ACCJ's operations.  For this reason, active
          participation in committee activities by ACCJ members is
          highly encouraged.  Current ACCJ committees exist on the
          following subjects:  China relations; direct marketing;
          employment practices; external affairs; financial services;
          high technology; independent business; internal affairs;
          investment in the United States; investments; licenses,
          patents, and trademarks; living in Japan; marketing;
          membership relations; nominating; programs; publications;
          public affairs policy; taxation and legislation; trade
          expansion; and Washington relations/Asian-Pacific Council
          of American Chambers of Commerce (APCAC). The ACCJ's
          address is:

          The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) Fukide
          Building No. 2 4-1-21 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105,
          Japan Phone:  [phone]
          Fax:    [phone]


          Keidanren

          Keidanren (Federation of Economic Organizations) was
          established in 1946.  One of Japan's four main business
          organizations (the other three being Nikkeiren, the Japan
          Committee for Economic Development, and the Japan Chamber
          of Commerce and Industry), Keidanren is the most
          influential in Japan's economy and industry.

          Keidanren's principal functions are to adjust and mediate
          differences of opinion among its various member industries
          and businesses, and to submit proposals to the government
          regarding policies designed to stimulate the economy.  It
          also promotes international exchanges on business matters
          between private citizens.  To carry out these functions,
          Keidanren has a number of permanent committees and
          consulting organizations, including committees concerned
          with general policy, energy, economic cooperation, and
          trade policy.  It also has ad hoc committees on defense
          production and space exploration.

          Internationally, Keidanren conducts an active program of
          economic diplomacy on a nongovernmental level through
          conferences with American and European business leaders.
          As Keidanren is the spokesperson for big business in Japan,
          its proposals and demands have exerted a strong influence
          in Japanese political life.  Its views are often sought by
          the Japanese Government and its recommendations given
          important consideration.  Keidanren's address is:

              Keidanren
              1-9-4 Otemachi
              Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100 Japan
              Phone:  [phone]


          Keizai Doyu Kai

          The Japan Committee for Economic Development (Keizai Doyu
          Kai) is made up of business managers and executives of
          various Japanese corporations.  The committee's purpose is
          to promote progress and stability in the Japanese economy
          by making proposals aimed at benefiting the national
          economy as a whole.  It avoids taking stands on political
          issues.

          At the time of its establishment in 1946, the committee was
          composed of progressive business leaders and industrialists
          concerned with the problem of reconstruction and
          democratizing the Japanese economy.  It was intended to
          provide an informal forum for developing and advancing new
          ideas.  Membership has grown to some 1,000 business
          persons.  Various subcommittees exist, which conduct
          research and issue recommendations under the guidance of a
          board of 200 trustees.  The committee has stressed the
          social responsibility of business and promoted the
          cooperation of business and academia.  It also cooperates
          with similar organizations in other countries and is
          particularly concerned with promoting the economic
          development of Southeast Asia.  Keizai Doyu Kai's address
          is:

              Keizai Doyu Kai 1-4-6 Marunouchi
              Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100 Japan Phone:  [phone]