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U.S.-Japan Business Council

The U.S.-Japan Business Council (USJBC) at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is a Washington, D.C.-based business association whose mission is to advance U.S. business interests in Japan and promote stronger economic ties between the United States and Japan.

 

USJBC member companies collectively account for a substantial share of overall U.S. economic activity with Japan, and place high priority on doing business in Japan and helping forge the most cooperative and mutually beneficial economic relationship possible between the two countries.

Facts about Japan

  • Japan is the world’s third largest economy by nominal GDP.
  • The U.S. and Japan together represent approximately 30 percent of global Gross Domestic Product.
  • Japan is a member of the G7 and the G20.
  • Tokyo ranked first as the world’s most innovative city according to the Innovation Cities Index in 2018.
  • Japan has the third longest life expectancy in the world with 83.7 years according to the World Health Organization.

The U.S.-Japan Business Council and the Japan-U.S. Business Council co-host the 56th U.S.-Japan Business Conference at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington D.C. (September 17-18, 2019)
Lawrence A. Kudlow, Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and Director of the National Economic Council gives remarks at the U.S.-Japan Business Conference
Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) and Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) share their view from Congress on trade and bilateral relations during the U.S.-Japan Business Conference networking dinner
A fireside chat with Keith Krach, Under Secratary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, U.S. Department of State
U.S.-Japan Business Conference - Digital Economy Breakout Session
U.S.-Japan Business Conference - Energy and Infrastructure Breakout Session
U.S.-Japan Business Conference - Financial Services Breakout Session
U.S.-Japan Business Conference - Healthcare Innovation Breakout Session
U.S.-Japan Business Conference - Travel, Tourism, and Transportation Breakout Session
U.S.-Japan Business Conference - Panel discussion on "Changing Demographics in the U.S. and Japan: Policies that enable businesses to sustain growth"
U.S.-Japan Business Conference - Panel discussion on "Ethics for businesses in a time of disruptive technologies" (September 18, 2019)
During the "Technology Enabling Travel and Tourism" event, panelists discuss innovative solutions that U.S. and Japanese companies can provide to help the Japanese government meet their goals for inbound tourism and cashless payments (July 23, 2019)
During the "Technology Enabling Travel and Tourism" event, panelists discuss innovative solutions that U.S. and Japanese companies can provide to help the Japanese government meet their goals for inbound tourism and cashless payments (July 23, 2019)
Japanese Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso addresses USJBC members during a luncheon (April 11, 2019)
USJBC Luncheon with Deputy Prime Minister Aso (April 11, 2019)
H.E. Taro Aso, Deputy Prime Minister of Japan and Myron Brilliant, Executive Vice President and Head of International Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
(From left to right) David Gossack, USJBC Executive Director Aiko Lane, Japanese Deputy Prime Minster Taro Aso, and U.S. Chamber Senior Vice President for Asia, Charles Freeman
U.S. Ambassador to Japan William Hagerty speaks at the 55th Japan-U.S. Business Conference (Oct 31 - Nov 1, 2018)
Thomas Donohue, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce receives the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun for his contribution to U.S.-Japan relations (Oct. 30, 2018)
Shinsuke Sugiyama, Ambassador of Japan to the United States congratulates Thomas Donohue, President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce during the Grand Cordon ceremony held in his residence (Oct 30, 2018)
The 54th U.S.-Japan Business Conference (Nov 2-3, 2017)
H.E. Joaquin Castro (D-TX 20th District), U.S. House of Representatives, Co-Chair of the U.S.-Japan Congressional Caucus speaking at the 54th U.S.-Japan Business Conference Reception (Nov 2, 2017)
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks at a business roundtable hosted by the U.S. Chamber and USJBC (April 29, 2015)
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Recent Activity

TestimonyDec 09, 2018 - 3:45pm

Charles Freeman Testimony on U.S.-Japan Trade Negotiation Priorities

On Monday, December 10, 2018, U.S. Chamber Senior Vice President for Asia Charles Freeman will testify before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on negotiating objectives for a U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement.

CommentNov 21, 2018 - 4:45pm

U.S. Chamber and U.S.-Japan Business Council Joint Submission to USTR on U.S.-Japan Trade Negotiations

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and its U.S.-Japan Business Council submitted comments on the negotiating objectives for a U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. The issue- and sector-specific priorities contained in this document are those of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, U.S.-Japan Business Council, and the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan.

Press ReleaseNov 06, 2018 - 1:45pm

U.S. Chamber’s Donohue Conferred with Japan’s Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier this year the Government of Japan announced that U.S. Chamber President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue would be conferred with its Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun Imperial Decoration for his work to strengthen the trade relationship between the United States and Japan.

EventOct 31, 2018 - 7:09am to Nov 01, 2018 - 7:09am

55th Japan-U.S. Business Conference

The U.S.-Japan Business Council (USJBC) and Japan-U.S. Business Council (JUBC) held the 55th U.S.-Japan Business Conference in Tokyo on October 31-November 1, 2018 under the theme, “Deepening U.S.-Japan Collaboration to Address Increasing Uncertainty.”

Press ReleaseOct 16, 2018 - 5:30pm

U.S. Chamber Statement on USTR’s Intent to Enter Trade Negotiations with Japan, the EU, and the UK

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S.

Press ReleaseSep 26, 2018 - 6:30pm

U.S. Chamber Statement on U.S.-Japan Trade Announcement

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – U.S. Chamber of Commerce Vice President for Asia and U.S.-Japan Business Council President David Gossack today released the following statement on the trade announcement from President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe:

SpeechJul 30, 2018 - 9:45am

Thomas J. Donohue Remarks at the Indo-Pacific Business Forum

  Indo-Pacific Business ForumRemarks as prepared for delivery byTHOMAS J. DONOHUEPresident and CEOU.S. Chamber of Commerce Good morning everyone.

EventJul 30, 2018 - 8:30am to 3:30pm

Indo-Pacific Business Forum

The INDO-PACIFIC BUSINESS FORUM will bring together key U.S. Cabinet Secretaries and senior leaders from government and business to discuss how government tools and policies can facilitate private sector partnerships to unleash the full potential of the Indo-Pacific region. 

EventMar 26, 2018 - 12:30pm to 6:00pm

Asia-Pacific Economic Corporation (APEC) Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR)

This workshop will feature panel discussions focused on implementation, benefits, and operation of Cross-Border Privacy Rules as well as the next steps for promoting CBPRs. U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and U.S. Federal Trade Commission Acting Chairman Maureen Ohlhausen will deliver keynote remarks.

Press ReleaseNov 08, 2017 - 6:00am

U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Center for APEC, and US-ASEAN Business Council Statement on APEC Leaders’ Week

DA NANG, VIETNAM—On the occasion of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Center for APEC, and US–ASEAN Business Council joined together to issue the below statement:

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