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services |
| network
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Membership in the Society provides
access to an extensive network of Japanese and American companies,
government agencies, and local institutions. Members receive the
monthly Japan Calendar, which lists all upcoming
Japan-related events in the area, and the Corporate
Memo, which advises members of opportunities of special
interest to the business community.
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U.S.-Japan
Business
Forum |
Throughout the year, Business Forum
programs present leaders in business, government, and academia from
both sides of the Pacific who address current issues in the U.S. -
Japan relationship and their impact on our region's business
climate. Topics range from discussions of general trade relations to
"how-to" programs targeting specific industries. Some business forum
programs are open only to corporate members.
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corporate
directory |
Each corporate member receives an annual
directory of all corporate member representatives and their business
services. This directory is not available to anyone other than
corporate members.
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orientation:
Japan |
Experts in Japanese business and
cultural practices lead this half-day orientation program designed
for executives traveling to Japan. Tips on negotiating procedures
with Japanese companies and clients as well as appropriate social
and business etiquette are discussed. Individualized in-house
sessions can also be arranged.
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Japanese
language
classes |
The Society's own language program
provides all levels of instruction in three 12-week terms during the
year. Corporate members may also arrange for in-house Japanese
classes with an experienced teacher provided by the
Society.
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| referrals |
Japan Society of Boston assists
companies in finding translators, interpreters, and other
specialized business services. We also maintain a resume file of
bilingual professionals available for short-term projects and
permanent employment.
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sample programs |
corporate
luncheon |
This Annual Luncheon brings together
business and government leaders and academic experts to promote
discussion about bilateral business concerns. This year, Kazuo
Inamori, Chairman of Kyocera Corporation of Kyoto, shared his ideas
on the direction that US-Japan Business relations will take in the
twenty-first century.
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| business forum luncheon |
The outspoken Chairman of Sony
Corporation delivered his views on the need for compromise and
cooperation between the U.S. and Japan to a capacity
crowd.
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Japanese
banking in boston |
In an evening program, senior executives
from four major Japanese financial institutions operating in New
England discussed their activities and their predicted future role
in the region.
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publications &
other
services |
| a guide to Japan in new england |
Corporate Members receive complimentary copies of this comprehensive, easy-to-use reference book listing all
the Japan-related resources, services, and organizations in the New
England area. |
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Corporate Members can also take
advantage of these and all other programs and services offered to
individual Japan Society members: |
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* Quarterly Report
newsletter |
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* Cultural and Public Affairs
Programs |
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* Library
Privileges | |
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membership
Levels &
benefits |
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Corporate
Associate |
Members are entitled to all of
the services listed above. They also receive the monthly Japan
Calendar and Corporate Memo, the "Quarterly Report" newsletter, as
well as the annual Corporate Directory. Discounts on admission to
all events sponsored by the Japan Society of Boston. This
category only applies for companies with ten employees or less.
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US$
500 |
| Corporate |
Members are entitled to all of
the services listed above. They also receive the monthly Japan
Calendar and Corporate Memo, the "Quarterly Report" newsletter, as
well as the annual Corporate Directory. Discounts on admission to
all events sponsored by the Japan Society of Boston. |
US$ 1000 |
Donor
Blue
Ribbon |
In addition to all
of the above services, special events and invitations are arranged
for Donor and Blue Ribbon Members when possible. Special credit is
given in the Society's annual report, Website, and other relevant
publications. |
US$1500
US$3000 |
| Institutional |
For nonprofit organizations
only. Receive all the benefits of regular corporate membership
except copies of the Corporate Directory. |
US$ 350 |
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Corporate Members may list
up to seven additional representatives to receive the Society's
mailings and to vote at the annual meeting. For Donor and Blue
Ribbon, please contact the Society. All company employees are
eligible for corporate benefits such as reduced admission to
Business Forum and other programs, and discount tuition for language
courses. |
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