Web Directory

» AC Outsourcing Japan
   Provides professional accounting, payroll, bookkeeping and tax services in Japan for foreign companies and branches. Based in Tokyo.
   http://www.acojapan.com/english.htm

» Aeon Group
   Gives group history, companies in financial, food, and language services, and retailing. With news, business operations, and reports.
   http://www.aeon.info/aeoncorp/english/

» Economist - Country Briefings: Japan
   Provides economic profile of Japan with comparative statistics.
   http://www.economist.com/countries/Japan/profile.cfm?folder=Profile-Economic Structure

» Exercises In Cross-Cultural Negotiations
   Materials to help companies become familiar with difficulties in cross-cultural business negotiations, taken from actual events.
   http://www2.gol.com/users/cpwells/Negot.html

» Fujitsu
   Active in technology and management consulting, systems integration, IT infrastructure management, computing products, software, telecommunications, microelectronics, and other electronic products.
   http://www.fujitsu.com

» Goldman Sachs Realty Japan Limited (GSRJL)
   Real estate, mortgage loan, and portfolio management company.
   http://www.gsrjl.com/

» Gunze Limited
   Maker of underwear, socks, pajamas, clothes, and thread; plus plastic films, electronic components, plastics, stacker-bundlers, industrial machinery, real estate, sports fitness clubs, greenery business, and medical materials.
   http://www.gunze.co.jp/e/

» Itochu Corporation
   Diversified group of general trade and service providing companies, active in textiles, industrial machinery and products, multimedia, food products, logistics, finance and insurance. Ready-made apparel and garment accessories. Also, specialty fibers and
   http://www.itochu.co.jp/main/

» JS Group Corporation
   Holding company for several firms enganged in home technology, shutter systems, housing research, IT, bath fixtures, finance, and business services.
   http://www.jsgc.co.jp/

» Japan Tobacco
   Japanese government monopoly corporation for domestic tobacco sales. Also active in pharmaceuticals and food.
   http://www.jti.co.jp/JTI_E/Welcome.html

» Kobe Steel, Ltd.
   Metal supplier for iron, steel, copper, aluminum, welding, infrastructure, plant engineering, machinery, electronics, real estate, and advanced materials.
   http://www.kobelco.co.jp/indexe.htm

» Kokuyo Co., Ltd.
   Manufacturer of office products, desks, chairs, printing paper, ink ribbons, and other products used with computers.
   http://www.kokuyo.co.jp/english/

» Mitani Sangyo Co., Ltd.
   With divisions in information systems, product development mechanical and electrical, chemicals, air conditioning systems, construction, investments, and sales.
   http://www.mitani.com/

» Mitsubishi Sucks
   Tracks Mitsubishi's activities, focusing on workplace discrimination, wartime slave labor, consumer complaints, and environmental issues.
   http://www.mitsubishisucks.com/

» Mitsui Knowledge Industry Co., Ltd.
   Active in genome and biotechnology research. Based in Nakano-ku, Tokyo.
   http://bio.mki.co.jp/

» Resona Holdings, Inc.
   Holding company for Resona affiliates. Conducts supervision of subsidiaries' operations and other ancillary businesses. With financial and investor information.
   http://www.resona-hd.co.jp/index-e.htm

» Success Stories: Japan Executive Newsletter
   An executive-oriented newsletter specifically devoted to helping non-Japanese companies succeed in Japan.
   http://www.successstories.com/sshome.htm

» Takara Holdings Inc.
   Based in Kyoto. Holding company for firms involved in beverage production, travel, printing, medical supplies, computer systems, food, and liquor.
   http://www.takara.co.jp/english/

» Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO)
   Provides power to Tokyo and surroundings.
   http://www.tepco.co.jp/

» Trade Directory Japan
   Japanese trading company search engine in both English and Japanese.
   http://www.ebiz.co.jp/

» U.S.- Japan Links
   A collaborative electronic media project of the 35+ Japan-America and Japan Societies across the United States. Job Bank and resources.
   http://www.us-japan.org/

» US Energy Information Administration - Japan
   US EIA provides data, forecasts, country analysis brief and other analyses, focusing on the energy industry including oil, natural gas and electricity.
   http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/Japan/Background.html

» Yamaha
   Global website for Yamaha Corporation and Yamaha group companies, making musical instruments, electronics, computer equipment, and sporting goods.
   http://www.global.yamaha.com/