JETRO USA

🍶 Dive into sake!🍶 Join our 40‑min intro seminar + guided tasting. Perfect for beginners + the curious. 🗓️: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 ⏲️: 5:30-7:00pm 📍: Main Library @SFPublicLibrary Spots are limited—reserve yours now! 🔗 sfpl.org/events/2026/03… @JSS_Sake_EN

The Idaho Department of Commerce (@IdahoCommerce) and @SelectUSA will host "From Potato Chips to Microchips" on on May 7-8, an event highlighting Idaho's business environment and #agtech and #semiconductor industries. See below for more info...

On 3/4, JETRO signed an MOU w/ Arizona Commerce Authority, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, and Arizona State University. This agreement aims to strengthen AZ-Japan collaboration in key AZ industrial sectors, such as semiconductor manufacturing. Read: jetro.go.jp/en/news/announ…

Last week the Consul General of Japan in Seattle IYORI Makoto welcomed a delegation from the State of Montana to a reception w/ representatives from Japan Thank you to the MT delegation for joining. We look forward to strengthening Japan-Montana relations together in the future!

Thank you @eastbayeda for inviting JETRO SF Chief Executive Director WATANABE to participate in the International Panel at last week's East Bay Global Forum. We look forward to continuing to strengthen Japan-East Bay relations together in the future. Photo credits: East Bay EDA

Beyond Japan 2025 LAへようこそ！ 第3期のプログラムに参加する5社の素晴らしいスタートアップをお迎えしました🚀 バーチャルで準備を重ねてきた皆さんと、ついにリアルで！✨ 主催いただいている@JETROUSA ロサンゼルス、そして取材してくださった @cwtvhollywood の皆様に感謝です🙏

🚀 Beyond Japan LA参加の皆さん、プログラム3日目にして既に大きな成果を見せています！✨ それぞれの目標に向けた挑戦と成長に私たちも刺激を受けています。

🚀 Introducing the Beyond JAPAN Zero to X 2025 Cohort! This program aims to nurture entrepreneurs & leaders who will drive the next generation of innovation in Japan, providing personalized training to help Japanese startups thrive in the US market Read: b4d-jp.com/en/announcemen…

Great conversation with Akira Kajita, Chief Executive Director of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Los Angeles @JETROUSA, on innovation, leadership, and the prosperous economic relation between 🇺🇸 and 🇯🇵. Together we are building this new golden age of prosperity. @JETRO_info @USA_Pavilion_ @AmbBillGrayson

The East Bay Global Forum is almost here! Join @eastbayeda in Berkeley on Sept. 11 to learn why the East Bay is a hub of international collaboration, innovation, and investment. JETRO SF's Kanako Watanabe will participate in the International Panel. 🎟️: bit.ly/ebglobal

📢Calling all Filmmakers Beyond JAPAN Filmmaker Program is now accepting applications! Don't miss this chance - Apply now📽🎞 👉b4d-jp.com/filmmaker 📌Application Deadline: 2025/07/18 (JST) @hkoreeda @CAPEUSA @SAKKAfilms @NOTHINGNEW_FILM

Curious about #Quantum? ⚛️ Join our "Quantum Innovation Exchange" J-Bridge pitch & networking event at @mHUBChicago on 6/10! The event will feature pitch presentations from 4 Japanese companies & 5 Chicago-based startups in the quantum space. Details: jetro.go.jp/usa/topics/qua…

We welcomed @RitsumeikanU to the Bay Area at a kick-off event for their new SF office, featuring presentations on the university’s groundbreaking #spacetech projects. Excited to see them connect with local universities and businesses! #InternationalCollaboration

Thank you Governor Yuriko Koike (@ecoyuri) for welcoming JETRO SF's Yotetsu Hayashi & Berkeley SkyDeck (@SkyDeck_Cal)'s @carolinewinnett to @SusHiTech_SUEN last week! We were also able to speak with Taiwanese Cyber Ambassador Audrey Tang (@audreyt).

They might be a few hundred miles apart, but Wyoming and New Mexico are in lockstep in their determination to supercharge economic ties between their states and Japan. Delighted to host Wyoming’s @GovernorGordon and New Mexico’s @GovMLG and their respective trade delegations for my first reception at the residence. Our 🇺🇸 states form the bedrock of the dynamic 🇺🇸 🇯🇵 partnership. @WyoBizCouncil @NMecondev

Yesterday JETRO set up a booth at the NorCal Cherry Blossom Festival (@NC_CBF) in SF Japantown! 🌸 We shared info about our services, @expo2025japan & Japan Innovation Campus! The festival continues this weekend, incl. a parade on Sunday, so we encourage everyone to attend 🎌

Calling all #GDC attendees, game devs, and industry professionals! 👾 Join JETRO & Digital Garage on 3/19 for a GDC spinoff panel & networking event! Learn about the Japanese game industry, enjoy live demos, and network w/ industry professionals! INFO: lu.ma/s4nsk8fy

Join JETRO! 🗼 JETRO New York is recruiting for a full-time Business Development position. They're looking to hire a Japanese/English bilingual professional to promote FDI into Japan and foster open innovation between the US & Japan. Learn more: jetro.go.jp/usa/recruitmen…

@BionicM_USA CEO Sunny Xiaojun Sun, PhD., with robotic Bio Leg®️prosthetic knee enables above-knee amputees to walk naturally. Winner #CES2025 Innovation Award. Just opened Ashburn, VA office. @Bio_Leg @UTEC_Official @UTokyo_IPC @KAKUKEN_Kevin @JETROUSA

The @JETROUSA GSAP Market Discovery program, powered by AlchemistX, empowers founders with mentorship, insights, and workshops to scale globally. Learn more here: bit.ly/4gim3vP