The mission of the ACCJ is to further develop commerce between the United States of America and Japan, promote the interests of U.S. companies and members, and improve the international business environment in Japan. The ACCJ supports the collective interests of its members by proposing changes to improve the environment for international businesses in Japan. Through an active advocacy program, the ACCJ represents these interests to both the Japanese and American governments. The ACCJ also contributes to the shaping of public opinion through its relations with fellow business organizations, academics and think tanks, the press, and others.
Main office is in Tokyo. General inquiries should be directed to the main phone number (03-3433-5381)
Head office in Tokyo: Phone: +81-3-3270-3211
New York Representative
Office: 1251 Avenue of the Americas,
Suite 830,
New York, NY
10020. Phone: +1-212-221-0708
Includes information on Japan laws and regulations, tips on conducting business in Japan, free consultation with experts, market opportunities by sector as well as free temporary office space in Japan.
Regional offices:
The Japanese Agricultural Standards (JAS) for organic plants and organic processed foods of plant origin were established in 2000 on the basis of the Codex Alimentarius Commission's Guidelines for the Production, Processing, Labelling and Marketing of Organically Produced Foods.
The organic JAS system has been further developed with the addition of the JAS Standards for organic livestock products, organic processed foods of animal origin and organic feeds which took effect in November 2005.
Operators certified by registered Japanese or overseas certifying bodies are able to attach the organic JAS logo to products that were produced or manufactured in accordance with relevant organic JAS Standards.
Information from MAFF in English:
The U.S. Agricultural Trade Offices in Tokyo and Osaka provide a variety of marketing and trade support services to U.S. exporters, ranging from assisting first-time buyers and trade teams to arranging trade shows, seminars and other promotional activities through which groups of U.S. agents can meet Japanese traders. In addition, the office reports on the latest market trends and advises U.S. business groups and trade associations on their Japan market development strategies
A global network of trade professionals that connects U.S. companies with international buyers, providing them with market intelligence, trade counseling, business matchmaking, advocacy/commercial diplomacy support.