Economic & Investment
2026/3/19
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
- 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)
- Commendation Ceremony of 2025 Japan Agricultural Achievement Awards (Dec 15, 2025)
- Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce & Japanese Business Association 26th Annual Grand Mixer (Dec 3, 2025)
- Japan Forum 2025 at SEMICON West (Nov 4, 2025)
- California-Japan 2025 Trade Mission Pre-Reception (Oct 16, 2025)
- Kinovate Life Sciences Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (Oct 10, 2025)
- Takeda Thousand Oaks Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (Oct 10, 2025)
- Cultural Awareness Series ～Tastes of Japan | The Rise of Japanese Food Brands in America～ (Oct 7, 2025)
- 2025 Explore Japan: A window into location production (Sep. 17, 2025)
- Consul General's Commendation Conferred on Mr. Takehito Yokoo (Aug. 1, 2025)
- Consul General's Commendation Conferred on Mr. Mitsuyasu Shigeta (Aug. 1, 2025)
- Deputy Consul General Aoshima joined Sake in the Park 2025! (July 24, 2025)
- Flavors from Okinawa: Nature's Gift on Your Plate (June 25. 2025)
- Taste of Japan Anaheim 2025(June 23. 2025)
- SUSHI & SAKE FOR WILDFIRE RELIEF EVENT(June 17. 2025)
- Japan-California Rail Decarbonization Forum (May 30. 2025)
- The Japanese Food Charity Event " SUSHI & SAKE FOR WILDFIRE RELIEF " will be held on Monday, June 9th. (May 28. 2025)
- Select LA Investment Summit 2025 (May 13. 2025)
- 18th Annual VerdeXchange VX2025 Green Marketmakers Conference (Apr. 11, 2025)
- Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Bread, Espresso & (Apr. 9, 2025)
- Appointment Ceremony of "Goodwill Ambassador to Spread Japanese Cuisine" (Mar 11, 2025)
- Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Business Seminar and Networking Reception in Los Angeles (Mar 11, 2025)
- 2024-2025 Japanese Business Delegation to Arizona in February (Mar 10, 2025)
- Participating in Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation (IVEDC) Annual Dinner Celebrating 25 Years (Feb 25, 2025)
- Taste of Home/International Comfort Food (Feb. 11, 2025)
- Commendation Ceremony of 2024 Japan Agricultural Achievement Awards (Jan 30, 2025)
- Premium Sake Seminar and Tasting with Kochi Prefecture and Other Regions (Jan 27, 2025)