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          The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan
          
          Founded in 1948, the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan 
          (ACCJ) has actively sought to promote the development of 
          commerce between the United States and Japan.  In order to 
          do this, the ACCJ works with business and government 
          organizations in Japan and the United States to exchange 
          ideas and opinions and seek resolution of problems and 
          issues affecting the bilateral relationship.  The ACCJ
          performs two important functions for its members:  (1) it 
          apprises them of the special problems they will confront 
          while conducting business in Japan and (2) where possible, 
          assists them in solving those problems.  Residing in Japan 
          is not a requirement for membership.
          
          The ACCJ produces several excellent publications, including 
          the recently published Trade and Investment in Japan:  The 
          Current Environment.  Besides providing an evaluation of 
          the current trade and investment environment in Japan, this 
          study also identifies the key success factors for those 
          American companies that have come to prosper in Japan, with 
          the idea that others could use these concepts and practices 
          to guide future strategies for Japanese market entry or 
          expansion.
          
          The ACCJ committee structure, through which information is 
          gathered and disseminated to all members, is the keystone 
          to the ACCJ's operations.  For this reason, active 
          participation in committee activities by ACCJ members is 
          highly encouraged.  Current ACCJ committees exist on the 
          following subjects:  China relations; direct marketing; 
          employment practices; external affairs; financial services; 
          high technology; independent business; internal affairs; 
          investment in the United States; investments; licenses, 
          patents, and trademarks; living in Japan; marketing; 
          membership relations; nominating; programs; publications; 
          public affairs policy; taxation and legislation; trade 
          expansion; and Washington relations/Asian-Pacific Council 
          of American Chambers of Commerce (APCAC). The ACCJ's 
          address is:
          
          The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) Fukide 
          Building No. 2 4-1-21 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105, 
          Japan Phone:  011-81-3-3433-5381
          Fax:    011-81-3-3436-1446
          
          
          Keidanren
          
          Keidanren (Federation of Economic Organizations) was 
          established in 1946.  One of Japan's four main business 
          organizations (the other three being Nikkeiren, the Japan 
          Committee for Economic Development, and the Japan Chamber 
          of Commerce and Industry), Keidanren is the most 
          influential in Japan's economy and industry.
          
          Keidanren's principal functions are to adjust and mediate 
          differences of opinion among its various member industries 
          and businesses, and to submit proposals to the government 
          regarding policies designed to stimulate the economy.  It 
          also promotes international exchanges on business matters 
          between private citizens.  To carry out these functions, 
          Keidanren has a number of permanent committees and 
          consulting organizations, including committees concerned 
          with general policy, energy, economic cooperation, and 
          trade policy.  It also has ad hoc committees on defense 
          production and space exploration.
          
          Internationally, Keidanren conducts an active program of 
          economic diplomacy on a nongovernmental level through 
          conferences with American and European business leaders.  
          As Keidanren is the spokesperson for big business in Japan, 
          its proposals and demands have exerted a strong influence 
          in Japanese political life.  Its views are often sought by 
          the Japanese Government and its recommendations given 
          important consideration.  Keidanren's address is:
          
              Keidanren
              1-9-4 Otemachi
              Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100 Japan
              Phone:  011-81-3-3279-1441
          
          
          Keizai Doyu Kai
          
          The Japan Committee for Economic Development (Keizai Doyu 
          Kai) is made up of business managers and executives of 
          various Japanese corporations.  The committee's purpose is 
          to promote progress and stability in the Japanese economy 
          by making proposals aimed at benefiting the national 
          economy as a whole.  It avoids taking stands on political 
          issues.
          
          At the time of its establishment in 1946, the committee was 
          composed of progressive business leaders and industrialists 
          concerned with the problem of reconstruction and 
          democratizing the Japanese economy.  It was intended to 
          provide an informal forum for developing and advancing new 
          ideas.  Membership has grown to some 1,000 business 
          persons.  Various subcommittees exist, which conduct 
          research and issue recommendations under the guidance of a 
          board of 200 trustees.  The committee has stressed the 
          social responsibility of business and promoted the 
          cooperation of business and academia.  It also cooperates 
          with similar organizations in other countries and is 
          particularly concerned with promoting the economic 
          development of Southeast Asia.  Keizai Doyu Kai's address 
          is:
          
              Keizai Doyu Kai 1-4-6 Marunouchi
              Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100 Japan Phone:  011-81-3-3211-1271
          
          
