| Directory > Regional > Asia > Japan > Business and Economy > Organizations Japan Research Institute (JRI)
Functions as a think-tank, consulting, and systems integration service for knowledge engineering.
http://www.jri.co.jp/english/
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Translation In Japan
A community of translators and interpretors, working to promote their industry and members.
http://www.translationinjapan.com/
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Norinchukin Research Institute Co., Ltd.
Information center for Japan's Cooperative System for agriculture, forestry and fisheries, which
performs research and consulting for the Norinchukin Bank and its affiliated group organizations.
http://www.nochuri.co.jp/english/e_index.html
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Kyushu Economic Research Center
Undertakes research projects of the central government, local governments, and private businesses
besides its own independent research, and offers information services on issues related to Kyushu.
http://www.kerc.or.jp/html/english/
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Japanese Institute of Middle Eastern Economies (JIME)
A non-profit private research institute concentrating on Middle Eastern, North African, and Central
Asian economies, politics, and worldwide energy issues.
http://www.jime.or.jp/html/english/jime-english.htm
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Research Institute of Telecommunications and Economics, Japan (RITE)
Conducts research integrating economics, law, sociology, telecommunications, and looks at reulatory
environments, markets, and wireless communications.
http://www.rite-i.or.jp/home_e2.html
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The Center for Financial Industry Information Systems (FISC)
A nonprofit organization supported by about some 700 corporate members to do research on electronic
commerce and payment, electronic banking, online insurance, authentication, and data security.
http://www.fisc.or.jp/english.htm
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Japan Real Estate Institute (JREI)
Created to revive and strengthen the appraisal and research operations of the Nippon Kangyo Bank.
Active in real estate consulting and appraisal.
http://www.reinet.or.jp/e/
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International Development Center of Japan (IDCJ)
Japan's first think tank in the field of development and cooperation, including policy making and
planning studies, human resources development, and information services.
http://www.idcj.or.jp/indexe.html
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Institute for Science of Labour (ISL)
Conducts research on better job design and improving work and safety systems, optimization of work
environment and assessment of health risks, and improving the quality of working life.
http://www.isl.or.jp/top-e.html
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Hitachi Research Institute
Creates and proposes new business solutions for management and market development, economic
forecasting and policy proposals.
http://www.hitachi-hri.com/english/
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Distribution Economics Institute of Japan
A nonprofit research organization to promote the modernization of the distribution system and
through empirical surveys and research. [Adobe Acrobat Reader required].
http://www.dei.or.jp/
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Kansai Institute for Social and Economic Research (KISER)
Conducting theoretical and empirical research on social and economic issues, provides support for
academic research, and hosts seminars and symposia.
http://www.kiser.or.jp/english/
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UFJ Institute
Think tank that researches corporate strategy, financial research, international and economic
issues, and management information service. With regular publications.
http://www.ufji.co.jp/eng/
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Japan Industrial Management Association
Includes association news, annual meetings, members and awards, and organization.
http://edpex104.bcasj.or.jp/jima/index_e.html
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The Japanese Society for Quality Control (JSQC)
Founded in 1970 with the aim of furthering research into quality-management technologies and
promoting their application. Has approximately 3000 individuals and 250 corporate supporting
members.
http://www.jsqc.org/en/
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Japan Association for Real Estate Sciences (JARES)
Group of more than 1,300 people promoting inter-disciplinary research and education analyzing the
use and distribution of real estate as well as establishing real estate science as a unique domain.
http://www.jares.or.jp/index-e.html
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Japan Market Entry Competition (JMEC)
An international training program and competition between teams of Japan-based individuals, to
develop the best business plan for an actual company or organization seeking to enter the Japanese
market.
http://www.jmec.gr.jp/
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Entrepreneur of the Year Institute Japan
Supporting entrepreneurs who have demonstrated extraordinary success in areas of innovation,
performance in growth, and personal commitment to their business and communities.
http://www.eoy.ne.jp/english/eng.html
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Entrepreneur Association of Tokyo
Founded to promote and support entrepreneurship in Japan. Members can learn from Japan's
entrepreneurs, network with like-minded individuals, and are encouraged to develop their own
business pursuits.
http://www.ea-tokyo.com
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Trust Companies Association of Japan
English page with list of trust companies, statistics in Micosoft Excel files, the current
situation in the trust banking industry, and types of trusts.
http://www.shintaku-kyokai.or.jp/images/e-1.htm
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The Second Association of Regional Banks
Organization to help smaller regional banks help consumers more and increase economic activity.
Gives history, activities, members, organizational structure, and links.
http://www.dainichiginkyo.or.jp/top.htm
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Japan Council Of Shopping Centers (JCSC)
Gives the general condition of the Japanese shopping center industry, statistics, major activities,
and organizational structure of the JCSC.
http://www.jcsc.or.jp/seminar/english/
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Japan Automobile Service Promotion Association
Gives overview of the foreign-made automobile components information network system, component
information, and registration format.
http://www.jaspa.or.jp/english/
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All Japan Real Estate Federation
Conducts real estate-related studies and research and promotes proper business transactions. With
history and regional divisions.
http://www.zennichi.or.jp/3cont/ind-e.html
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World Trade Center Tokyo, Inc.
Located in Minato-ku, Tokyo, with the goal of increasing trade and interdependence. With online
services, catalog, and opportunities.
http://www.wtctokyo.or.jp/
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World Trade Center Osaka
A trade promotion group offering business support services, event information, and market news.
http://www.wtcosaka.com/e/
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Art de Group
Orgnaization of hair salon artists to improve abilities through talks and contests. Has over 65
members in nine branches.
http://www.tateiwa.com/toat/
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Japan Research Industries Association (JRIA)
Conducts surveys and research, policy and measures proposals, work in developing industrial
technologies, symposia, seminars and exchange meetings, statistics and databases, and
publication of journals.
http://www.jria.or.jp/jria3/Welcome_e.html
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Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan (FEPC)
Created to improve the operations and communinications between the ten largest electric producers
in Japan. With press releases and publications, information on nuclear power, environment, and
links.
http://www.fepc.or.jp/english/
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Japan Crop Protection Association
Non-profit organization of Japanese manufacturers, formulators and distributors of agricultural
crop protection products working to improve the industry, protect the environment, and increase the
food supply.
http://www.jcpa.or.jp/index_e.htm
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Japan Association of Travel Agents
Government sanctioned organization to improve services for travelers to and from Japan.
Disseminates information, encourages cooperation among members, and develops beneficial legal
dealings.
http://www.jata-net.or.jp/
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Japan Shipping Exchange, Inc.
Serves the shipping industry by administrating maritime arbitration, drafting and promulgating
maritime contract forms, publishing analysis on shipping and logistics in the form of its monthly
magazine, and providing electronic shipping databases.
http://www.jseinc.org/index_e.htm
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Japan Patent Attorneys Association (JPAA)
Explains the activities of the JPAA and the services of patent attorneys in Japan. Conducts
research and participates in international endeavors.
http://www.jpaa.or.jp/english/e_index.html
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Japan Federation of Scientific Instrument Association
A national organization consisting of over 1300 firms engaged in the manufacture, sale, and related
business of scientific instruments in Japan.
http://www.sia-japan.com/
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Electronic Commerce Promotion Council of Japan (ECOM)
Facilitate closer cooperation in promoting electronic commerce and standards concerning expression
and exchange of product model data in Japan.
http://www.ecom.or.jp/ecom_e/
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Daini Tokyo Bar Association
Offers the history of the legal profession in Japan, role of attorneys, composition of the Bar,
activities, and legal counseling for foreigners.
http://www.dntba.ab.psiweb.com/english/
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Japan Restaurant Association
Conducts research, survey and guidance for improvement of restaurantsand culinary arts, promotes
tourism, and makes proposals or petitions to the government.
http://www.joy.ne.jp/restaurant/htm_e/e_main.htm
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Copyright Research and Information Center
Organization that holds seminars discussing Japanese copyright laws, conducts research and
maintains legal database, and creates international internships.
http://www.cric.or.jp/cric_e/
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National Federation of Workers and Consumers Insurance Cooperatives (ZENROSAI)
A cooperative insurer and a non-profit organization offering insurance services to its members.
http://www.zenrosai.or.jp/english/
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Shinkin Central Bank
With bank profile, review of operations, management, and overseas bases.
http://www.shinkin.co.jp/scb/e/2000/
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Shipbuilders' Association of Japan
Organization to help the shipbuilding industry achieve sound development by promoting cooperation
among its members and their common interests.
http://www.sajn.or.jp/index_e.htm
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Japan Machinery Federation (JMF)
With outline of JMF, members, trends, procurement network, manufacturers list, topics and related
associations.
http://www.jmf.or.jp/
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Japan Robot Association (JARA)
Encourages R&D on robots and associated system products, promotes robotization and
standardization, and conducts related market surveys.
http://www.jara.jp/
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Semiconductor Equipment Association of Japan (SEAJ)
Organization of semiconductor and LCD makers that researches production and distribution,
development, environment affairs, standardization, and PR.
http://www.seaj.or.jp/english/
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Japan Electrical Manufacturers' Association
With members list, profile, organizational structure, products, services, and related topics.
http://www.jema-net.or.jp/ENGLISH/index.html
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Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association
Conducts industry research and surveys, promotes new technologies and standardization, analyzes
statistics, holds IT exhibitions and publishes related periodicals.
http://www.jeita.or.jp/
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Communications Information Network Association of Japan (CIAJ)
Promotes greater use of IT equipment, recycling, industry standardization, and analyzes market and
technological trends as well as conducts studies and presents proposals.
http://www.ciaj.or.jp/contents_en/index_en.html
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Petroleum Association of Japan
Trade association representing the industry; studies and coordinate activities on petroleum
policies, economic forecasts, distribution, standardization, environment, taxation and financing.
http://www.paj.gr.jp/html/english/
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Japan Gas Association (JGA)
Comprised of city gas utilities to promote the use of natural gas as a power source, seek beter tax
provisions and subsidies, promote safety and technology development, and conduct PR activities.
http://www.gas.or.jp/indexe.html
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Institute of Energy Economic, Japan
Conducts research activities specialized in the area of energy from the macroeconomic viewpoint,
environmental problems and international cooperation on energy issues.
http://eneken.ieej.or.jp/en/
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Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry (CRIEPI)
Conducts research and development of anticipating consumer and producer needs in electricity, power
market liberalization, and environmental problems.
http://criepi.denken.or.jp/eng/
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Recording Industry Association of Japan
Works to strengthen the interests and revenue of record producers, provide statistics on the
industry, and extend control on music applications.
http://www.riaj.or.jp/e/
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National Association of Commercial Broadcasters in Japan
Conducts surveys and research on broadcasting programs, technology, management, and maintain ties
with related governmant officials. With members list and official broadcast ethics.
http://www.nab.or.jp/htm/english/englishtop0.htm
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Japan Cable Television Engineering Association
Conducts research on CATV facilities, arranges seminars, establishes technical standards, and
trains CATV engineers.
http://www.catv.or.jp/english/jctea/jctea-e.htm
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Japan Cable Television Association
Acts as forum for cable companies to establish business ethics, solve common problems, promote
the cable industry, and research entry into telecommunications.
http://www.catv.or.jp/english/renmei/e-rendata.htm
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Japan Book Publishers Association
Represents publisher interests to the government on such issues as reproduction technology,
electronic media, the distribution system, the retail price maintenance system, and copyrights.
http://www.jbpa.or.jp/default-e.htm
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Japan Securities Investment Advisers Association (JSIAA)
Non-profit organization promoting the protection of the interests of investors and the
implementation of disclosure programs regarding member's investment advisory services.
http://jsiaa.mediagalaxy.ne.jp/index_e.html
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Japan Securities Dealers Association (JASDAQ)
Shows market trends, listed companies, statistics, help for IPOs,and links.
http://www.jasdaq.co.jp/index_e.html
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Japanese Association of Corporate Executives (Keizai Doyukai)
A private, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization conducting studies, research and discussions on the
Japanese economy and proposes solutions to business and government.
http://www.doyukai.or.jp/E_index.htm
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Japanese Federation of Economic Organizations (Keidanren)
A nationwide business association resolving problems of the business community through committees;
makes proposals to government officials.
http://www.keidanren.or.jp/
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Japan
Information about the delegation, EU-Japan relations, and cultural exchange, as well as links to
general European Union information.
http://jpn.cec.eu.int/english/index.htm
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National Federation of Small Business Associations (NFSBA)
Conducts research related to small and medium enterprises, provides guidance to youth and for
establishment of cooperatives, and acts as liason between members and government.
http://www.chuokai.or.jp/english/
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Mitsubishi Research Institute
Researches and does consulting on politics, economy, finance, technology, markets, and mergers, as
well as organizes lectures and seminars.
http://www.mri.co.jp/E/
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Research Institute on the National Economy
Non-profit organization focusing on fields such as economic forecasting, industrial research,
international economic relations, urban engineering and regional studies.
http://www.kkri.org/index_e.html
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Japanese Insutitute of Certified Public Accountants (JICPA)
Organization of CPAs in Japan for quality control, continuing education and representing the
profession to government and internationally.
http://www.jicpa.or.jp/n_eng/index.html
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Japan Federation of Bar Associations (JFBA)
With organization history, legal information and services, local bar associations, and attorney
system.
http://www.nichibenren.or.jp/en/
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Japan Center for Economic Research (JCER)
A non-profit independent research institution for economic forecasting, holding seminars, training
people in economics research and maintaining a library.
http://www.jcer.or.jp/eng/
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Daiwa Institute of Research (DIR)
Think tank that analyzes economies, markets, industrial trends, legislation, tax systems, and
investment. Also sells IT equipment to facilitate the same.
http://www.dir.co.jp/Reception/welcome.html
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Japan Ryokan Association
Nation wide group of Japanese inns, requirements, and information.
http://www.ryokan.or.jp/english/
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Japan Institute For Overseas Investment (JOI)
Collects, analyzes, and provides information on foreign direct investment and related matters.
http://www.joi.or.jp/index_e.html
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Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan (IPA)
Promotes information processing through high-level computer applications, and wider utilization of
computer programs.
http://www.ipa.go.jp/ipa-e/index-e.html
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Japan Foreign Trade Council (JFTC)
Comprised of major Japanese trading companies and producers, the JFTC promotes better international
trade, exchanges views with government authorities, conducts trade research and public relations.
http://www.jftc.or.jp/english/home_e.htm
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Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
Assists firms entering the Japanese market, publishes studies on Japanese consumer needs,
demographics and government regulations; promotes investment opportunities, and firms looking for
international tie-ups; conducts market studies and holds trade fairs.
http://www.jetro.go.jp/
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Japan Clock and Watch Association
Promotes the horological industry, gathers data on issues that effect it, and promotes ISO
standardization.
http://www.jcwa.or.jp/eng/index_e.html
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Marine and Fire Insurance Association of Japan (SONPO)
Promotes development of the non-life insurance industry, conducts PR, and seeks resolution of
issues confronting the non-life insurance industry. Adobe Acrobat Reader required.
http://www.sonpo.or.jp/english/english.html
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Life Insurance Association of Japan
Shows activities and public relations taken up by the association, as well as new challenges to the
industry. With member listings and organiazational structure. Adobe Acrobat Reader required.
http://www.seiho.or.jp/english/
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Japan Petrochemical Industry Association (JPCA)
Conducts statistical surveys, information research, presentation and recommendation of opinions,
and public relations activities to promote the petrochemical industry.
http://www.jpca.or.jp/english/index.htm
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Japan Chemical Industry Association
Investigates chemical industry production, distribution, consumption, technology, labor, and
environmental policies.
http://nikkakyo.org/English/
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Japan Cement Association
Organization of cement companies and plants, with statistics on concrete usage, exports, supply and
demand, and energy consumption.
http://www.jcassoc.or.jp/Jca/English/Ue.html
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Ceramic Society of Japan (CSJ)
Investigates, provides data, and holds meetings on the science and technology of ceramics, works
for ceramic standards, and publishes its journal.
http://www.ceramic.or.jp/ijoho/index.html
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Japan Paper Association (JPA)
Manufacturers' organization of Japanese papermakers with information on raw materials, production
processes, environmental issues, member companies, news and statistics.
http://www.jpa.gr.jp/english/
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Brewers Association of Japan
Seeks fair competition, reduced beer taxes, recycling, technical activities, and acts as a consumer
information resource.
http://www.brewers.or.jp/english/
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Japan Interior Fabrics Association
Organization of Japanese companies that manufacturer, wholesale and conduct trade in curtains,
carpets, linens, upholstery, and yarns; and holds national textile exhibition.
http://www.nif.or.jp/english.html
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Japan Chemical Fibers Association
Data on industrial fiber usage and types, manufacturing processes, and statistics of the Japanese
textile industries.
http://www.fcc.co.jp/JCFA/
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Japan Management Association (JMA)
A non-profit membership organization promoting innovation in management. With news, published
reports, and conferences.
http://www.jma.or.jp/indexeng.html
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Japanese Bankers Association (Zenginkyo)
Banking industry lobbying organization making policy recommendations, advocated streamlining and
standardization of banking operations, holds consumer realtions office, and listing of Japanese
banks by category.
http://www.zenginkyo.or.jp/en/
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Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.
Comprised of 13 auto manufacturers, JAMA works to improve the industry through technical and
marketing cooperation, joint business ventures and direct investment.
http://www.jama.or.jp/eng/
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Japan Automobile Importers Association (JAIA)
Group of importers that keeps statistics on the import of foreign automobiles, holds exhibitions,
and represents importers on political and consumer issues.
http://www.jaia-jp.org/index_e.html
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Japan Fisheries Association (JFA)
Gives organization structure, business activities, history and future activities.
http://www.suisankai.or.jp
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Society of Japanese Aerospace Companies (SJAC)
Conducts research on future development and materials for aerospace, surveys industrial utilization
of space environments, maintains contacts with related government authorities, and promotes
international cooperation.
http://www.sjac.or.jp/index.htm
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