Japan, the largest market for U.S. goods in Asia and third largest after Canada and Mexico, is critical for U.S. companies. The decade-plus economic slump, globalization, regulatory reform, and aging population are forcing changes in the Japanese market. U.S. companies now have greater opportunities for direct investment, strategic alliances, and other tie-ups than any time in the post-war era.

The USJBC's core mission is to help foster stronger business relations between the United States and Japan and promote changes in the Japanese business environment that make it less difficult and costly to do business there.

• Working independently and with Japanese companies to support structural and regulatory reform in Japan.
• Interacting with U.S. and Japanese government officials on policy and other matters that affect the ability of U.S. firms to do business in Japan.
• Collaborating with Japanese companies to promote mutual business and policy interests. Providing networking and business-to-business dialogue between senior U.S. and Japanese business leaders.