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- RELEVANT PUBLICATIONS
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- There are many English-language publications on Japan and
- Japanese business practices. The following is a
- bibliography of the publications that proved to be most
- useful in compiling this report and which are available
- through the contacts given:
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- American Chamber of Commerce in Japan: Selected
- publications available through the American Chamber of
- Commerce in Japan are listed below. Order forms and
- publications are available from:
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- The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan
- Fukide Bldg. No. 2, 7th Floor
- 4-1-21 Toranomon
- Minato-ku, Tokyo 105, Japan
- Phone: 011-81-3-3433-5381
- Fax: 011-81-3-3436-1446
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- American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) Directory.
- ACCJ, 1991 (annual). A complete listing of more than 600
- U.S. corporations and 2,000 individuals that are members
- and associates.
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- ACCJ Journal. A monthly magazine which contains timely
- articles about doing business in Japan. Concentrates on
- U.S. business activities and marketing principles which
- have been successful in Japan.
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- The Current Environment for Trade and Investment in Japan.
- ACCJ, 1991. A major study that evaluates the current
- climate for trade and investment in Japan and analyzes the
- key factors for success. Includes more than 30 detailed
- industry sector reports.
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- Employment Practices of American Companies in Japan. ACCJ,
- 1991. A thorough analysis of how American companies in
- Japan treat their employees, based on a survey of the
- employment practices of 204 ACCJ member firms. Covers
- employee relations, development and training, recruitment,
- personnel policies, and local trends.
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- Exporting to Japan. ACCJ, 1989. An excellent publication
- that discusses "rookie" mistakes in exporting to Japan that
- cost time and money. Gives the new exporter an immediate
- opportunity to benefit from the experience of others, while
- the veteran gets some helpful new tips as well.
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- Finding a Home in Tokyo. ACCJ, 1991. A practical guide
- for the newcomer through the bewildering world of Tokyo
- real estate.
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- Living in Japan. ACCJ, 1987. A guide for those who
- anticipate an assignment to Japan or have been recently
- relocated there.
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- United States-Japan Trade, White Paper. ACCJ, 1990. A
- sector-by-sector look at the current status of bilateral
- trade issues effecting U.S. companies in Japan. Industry
- background, current status, and recommendations are given
- and the U.S. and Japanese Government actions are
- highlighted.
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- OCS America, Inc. Publications: The following publications
- are available through OCS America (a worldwide publications
- distributor).
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- OCS America, Inc.
- Rm. 1186 Nat'l Press Bldg.
- 14th Street & F Street, N.W.
- Washington, D.C. 20045
- Phone: (202) 347-4233
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- 1991-92 Directory: Japanese-Affiliated Companies in the
- U.S.A. and Canada. Japan External Trade Organization
- (JETRO). A listing of major Japanese firms in the United
- States and Canada by state and product category.
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- The Japanese Market: A Compendium of Information for the
- Prospective Exporter -- 1991. Japan External Trade
- Organization. Contains information on the Japanese market,
- consumers, business practices, distribution system,
- labeling and marking, and import procedures.
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- Setting Up a Business in Japan: A Manual. Japan External
- Trade Organization, 1991. How-to guide to establishing an
- organization in Japan.
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- STEP: The Business Person's Guide to the Japanese Market.
- Japan External Trade Organization, 4 vol., 1990.
- Collection of four volumes which include successful market
- entry strategies, an introduction to Japan and sources of
- information, a directory of Japanese importers, and
- products subject to tariff elimination and tax incentive
- programs.
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- Trade Procedure Guide for Export to Japan. Japan External
- Trade Organization, 1990. Answers questions regarding
- Japanese import system and procedures, import procedures
- for importing major items, standards, and how to sell
- products in the Japanese market.
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- Miscellaneous: The following sources are also useful
- references:
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- Access Nippon: How to Succeed in Japan. Access Nippon,
- Inc., 1991 (annual). Includes information on the Japanese
- economy, business practices, getting along in Japan,
- specific Japanese industries, and corporate profiles.
- Contact: Access Nippon Inc., Yamaguchi Bldg., 2-8-5
- Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo, 101 Japan. Fax:
- 011-81-3-3258-1487
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- Japan Company Handbook. Toyo Keizai, Inc. (quarterly).
- Provides a look at publicly traded Japanese companies.
- Company description, industry outlook, key financial and
- corporate data, and stock performance is given. Organized
- alphabetically by industry for fast reference. Published
- in two sections. Available through Toyo Keizai America
- Inc. Phone: (212) 949-6737 Fax: (212) 949-6648
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- Japan Economic Almanac. Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Inc., 1991
- (annual). Overview of Japanese industry sectors, including
- a review of the year, information on the Japanese economy,
- and key trends. Lists key government agencies and
- officials, and business organizations and associations.
- Contact: Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Inc., 1221 Avenue of
- Americas, Suite 1802, New York, NY, 10020
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- JEI Reports. Japan Economic Institute (weekly). Cover
- various trade and economic issues and focus on one topic
- in-depth each week. Contact: Japan Economic Institute at
- (202) 296-5633.
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- Soft Landing in Japan: A Market Entry Handbook for U.S.
- Software Companies. American Electronics Association
- (AEA), 1990. A how-to source book for establishing a
- presence in the Japanese software market. Guide can be
- obtained by contacting AEA Infonet at (408) 987-4200.
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