Economic & Investment
2026/3/30
Japanese Economy
Economic Diplomacy
Invest in Japan
What is 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.
Japanese Companies in Southern California
- Foreign Direct Investment in California, 2025 (World Trade Center Los Angeles)

- Foreign Direct Investment in California, 2024 (World Trade Center Los Angeles)

- Foreign Direct Investment in California, 2023 (World Trade Center Los Angeles)

- Foreign Direct Investment in California, 2022 (World Trade Center Los Angeles)

- Foreign Direct Investment in California, 2021 (World Trade Center Los Angeles)

- Foreign Direct Investment in California, 2020 (World Trade Center Los Angeles)

- Foreign Direct Investment in Southern California, 2019 (World Trade Center Los Angeles)

- Foreign Direct Investment in Southern California, 2018 (World Trade Center Los Angeles)

- Foreign Direct Investment in Southern California, 2017 (World Trade Center Los Angeles)

Topics
- MOU Signing Ceremony Between JETRO, ACA, GPEC, and ASU(Mar 30, 2026)

- Investing in Resilience: U.S.–Japan Innovation in Infrastructure and Disaster Readiness (Mar 26, 2026)

- 2025-2026 Japanese Business Delegation to Arizona in March (Mar 23, 2026)

- Conferment Ceremony for the FY2025 Minister's Awards for Overseas Promotion of Japanese Food (Mar 19, 2026)

- Appointment Ceremonies of "Goodwill Ambassador to Spread Japanese Cuisine" (Mar 16, 2026)

- San Diego-Japan Business Forum (Jan 17, 2026)

- The 2025 Annual Survey on Japanese Companies(Jan 5, 2026)

