About JETRO
JETRO, or the Japan External Trade Organizationapan , is a government-related organization that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. Originally established in 1958 to promote Japanese exports abroad, JETRO’s core focus in the 21st century has shifted toward promoting foreign direct investment into Japan and helping small to medium size Japanese firms maximize their global export potential.

Outline of JETRO
JETRO, or the Japan External Trade Organization, is a government-related organization that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. Originally established in 1958 to promote Japanese exports abroad, JETRO’s core focus in the 21st century has shifted toward promoting foreign direct investment into Japan and helping small to medium size Japanese firms maximize their global export potential.

Name : Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
Authorizing :law Japan External Trade Organization Incorporated Administrative Agency Act
(December 13, 2002, Law No. 172)
Established : October 1, 2003
Representative : Yasuo Hayashi, Chairman
Address : Ark Mori Building, 6F 12-32, Akasaka 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-6006 Japan
Tel: +81-3-3582-5511
Offices : Domestic: JETRO Headquarters Tokyo, JETRO Osaka, Institute of Developing
Economies and 36 regional offices
Overseas: 73 offices (54 countries)(as of July 2007)
Employees : Approx. 1,680 (830 domestic & 850 overseas)(as of April 2007)

Source: For more information on JETRO, visit www.jetro.go.jp