The 2008 Country Commercial Guide for U.S.
Companies
This is the complete guide to doing business in Japan for U.S.
exporters of goods and services! Hyperlinks for navigating around
the document and to other valuable sources of information!
(Entire CCG)
Japan 2008 CCG — Ch. 01: Doing
Business in Japan
This chapter serves as a brief roadmap for U.S. companies wishing
to enter into, or expand in, the Japanese market.
(Chapter 01)
Japan 2008 CCG — Ch. 02: Political
and Economic Environment
This chapter provides a link to the U.S. Department of State's
"Background Notes" for Japan, and also includes information
supplied by the American Embassy in Tokyo on: • Major Trends and
Outlook • Balance-of-Payments Situation • Principal Growth
Sectors • Agricultural Products Market • Japan's Leading Economic
Regions • Government Role in the Economy • Infrastructure.
(Chapter 02)
Japan 2008 CCG — Ch. 03: Selling
U.S. Products and Services
This chapter advises exporters on how to sell U.S. products and
services in Japan. It covers the following areas: • Using an
Agent or Distributor • Establishing an Office • Franchising •
Direct Marketing • Joint Ventures/Licensing • Selling to the
Government and so on.
(Chapter 03)
Japan 2008 CCG — Ch. 04: Leading
Sectors for U.S. Export and Investment
This chapter provides information on 15 non-agricultural sectors
that provide the best opportunities for exports from the United
States to Japan in the short and medium term.
(Chapter 04)
Japan 2008 CCG — Ch. 05: Trade
Regulations and Standards
This chapter provides information on the following regulatory and
standards-related topics: • Import Tariffs • Trade Barriers •
Import Requirements and Documentation • U.S. Export Controls •
Temporary Entry • Labeling and Marking Requirements • Prohibited
and Restricted Imports and so on.
(Chapter 05)
Japan 2008 CCG — Ch. 06: Investment
Climate
This chapter consists of the annual "Investment Climate
Statement" prepared by the Economic Section of the U.S. Embassy
in Tokyo. The Economic Section is part of the U.S. Department of
State.
(Chapter 06)
Japan 2008 CCG — Ch. 07: Trade and
Project Financing
This chapter provides information on the following topics: • How
Do I Get Paid (Methods of Payment) • How Does the Banking System
Operate • General Availability of Financing • Types of Available
Export Financing and Insurance • Foreign-Exchange Controls • U.S.
Banks and Local Correspondent Banks • Project Financing.
(Chapter 07)
Japan 2008 CCG — Ch. 08: Business
Travel
This chapter provides information on the following topics: •
Business Customs • Travel Advisory • Visa Requirements •
Telecommunications • Transportation • Japanese Customs,
Etiquette, and Culture • Language • Health • Local Time, Business
Hours, and Holidays • Business Infrastructure • Temporary Entry
of Materials and Personal Belongings.
(Chapter 08)
Japan 2008 CCG — Ch. 09: Contacts,
Market Research, and Trade Events
This chapter includes information on key contacts for leading
industry sectors, links to available sector-specific market
research, and major trade events.
(Chapter 09)
Japan 2008 CCG — Ch. 10: Guide to
Our Services
This chapter provides to a link to the web site of the U.S.
Commercial Service in Japan, which outlines the different
services available to U.S. exporters.
(Chapter 10)