{"id":1340,"date":"2015-06-17T16:57:29","date_gmt":"2015-06-17T22:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wacaustin.org\/?p=1340"},"modified":"2020-10-25T18:44:28","modified_gmt":"2020-10-25T23:44:28","slug":"waca-co-hosts-japan-us-business-opportunity-dinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wacaustin.org\/wp2015\/waca-co-hosts-japan-us-business-opportunity-dinner\/","title":{"rendered":"WACA Co-Hosts Japan-US Business Opportunity Dinner"},"content":{"rendered":"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
\nJune 17, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n

AUSTIN-The World Affairs Council of Austin (WACA) is proud of have co-hosted a Japanese delegation in Austin for a Japan-USA Business Opportunity Dinner Panel and Discussion on June 17. The event examined the future of the US-Japan relationship and strengthening business ties between the two nations. Occurring in conjunction with the 70th anniversary of post-war cooperation between the US and Japan, the event was part of multi-city Japanese initiative called \u201cWalk in America, Talk on Japan.”<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a great honor that our city was chosen for the Walk in the US, Talk on Japan initiative,\u201d says Ben Ramirez, Vice President of WACA. \u201cWord has certainly gone out about the youngest, smartest, fastest growing, safest and strongest economy in America.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Japanese delegation is led by former Japanese diplomat, Yasuo Saito. The remainder of the delegation consists of a former government official, a former Toyota employee, a junior college professor and a college student. Each member of the delegation spoke about topics related to Japanese politics, economics and society. At the Austin event, the delegation was joined by Nozumu Takaoka, Consul General of Japan in Houston since 2013. A key focus of the event was showcasing Japan as trade and investment destination, especially relating to Texas businesses. Among Japan\u2019s economic advantages highlighted at the event were:<\/p>\n