Doing Business with JapanEssay Preview: Doing Business with JapanReport this essayI chose to export nutritional supplements to Japan.There is a definite need for this product as Japan is the second largest market in the world for nutritional supplements. The current size of the market in Japan for nutritional supplements is over 10 billion annually. Per capita consumption of dietary supplements by Japanese consumers is still only about one-sixth the level in the United States so the potential for continued growth in this market is enormous, especially as Japans aging population turns increasingly to preventive nutritional and health care. In addition, the Japanese government recently implemented a healthcare system reform.
I have already reviewed the current trends in the Japanese health care and nutritional programs. The food supply and supplements market continues to grow much more rapidly and has a high potential for increasing economic growth in Japan. There are currently about a dozen new nutritional supplements to help Japanese adults find new ways to find satisfying nutritional benefits. By having the Japanese government and health authorities work together to address the country’s nutritional needs of the Japanese adult population, they will have a large impact on the growth in Japan.The Japanese government recently set aside enough money for the development of more nutrition foods. With such significant resources being made available, more Japanese adults will be able to find ways to obtain satisfying nutrition for their daily needs.”As my friend and I spoke and talked to Japanese citizens about the new foods on the menu, we both realized the Japanese government’s need for more nutritious food – including more nutrition with more of the health benefits included in the Japanese nutritional products. What we are not too happy about is that food labeling, although it may have a health appeal and a higher price, does not help those trying to find a better diet in Japan. If this changes a lot, there may be a possibility for more Japanese people to be hungry as a result of the lack of affordable nutrition foods in Japan.The government has invested considerable resources in nutrition education and nutrition labelling, which does not serve as a source of economic growth and innovation. I am proud of the fact that government has invested in many other areas of nutrition and nutrition counseling in the past twenty years through the public school nutrition center. The public schools provide free nutrition education. I also recently held a seminar to talk about the benefits of nutrition in the lives of young people. Food is one in three billion people in the United States with a significant dietary intake of food that may be considered “healthy.” In addition, it is the third most popular food on the menu for Japan among Japanese adults and this is expected to continue to increase through new health and health care innovations as other countries begin to move toward more affordable diets. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, published in 2006 and published in 2000, stated that in adults between 13 years and 66 days of age, an average American diet can last for about 14 days; the U.S. adult can expect to be hungry for about 20 to 25 days. The U.S. Adult Diets Organization has published a number of nutritional research studies showing that children are more likely than adults to get their fill of many nutrients through eating more of this “healthy diet.” The Japanese government has proposed a series of nutrition guidelines for Japan, primarily for high protein and low fat foods like shichige, okra or kimchi.These recommendations would help Japan provide more nutritious foods in the Japanese adult population. Food is one in three billion people worldwide and the U.S. public spends $9 trillion annually on food. The U.S. government is currently working on implementing health and wellness programs for Japanese citizens through the Food and Nutrition Support
I have already reviewed the current trends in the Japanese health care and nutritional programs. The food supply and supplements market continues to grow much more rapidly and has a high potential for increasing economic growth in Japan. There are currently about a dozen new nutritional supplements to help Japanese adults find new ways to find satisfying nutritional benefits. By having the Japanese government and health authorities work together to address the country’s nutritional needs of the Japanese adult population, they will have a large impact on the growth in Japan.The Japanese government recently set aside enough money for the development of more nutrition foods. With such significant resources being made available, more Japanese adults will be able to find ways to obtain satisfying nutrition for their daily needs.”As my friend and I spoke and talked to Japanese citizens about the new foods on the menu, we both realized the Japanese government’s need for more nutritious food – including more nutrition with more of the health benefits included in the Japanese nutritional products. What we are not too happy about is that food labeling, although it may have a health appeal and a higher price, does not help those trying to find a better diet in Japan. If this changes a lot, there may be a possibility for more Japanese people to be hungry as a result of the lack of affordable nutrition foods in Japan.The government has invested considerable resources in nutrition education and nutrition labelling, which does not serve as a source of economic growth and innovation. I am proud of the fact that government has invested in many other areas of nutrition and nutrition counseling in the past twenty years through the public school nutrition center. The public schools provide free nutrition education. I also recently held a seminar to talk about the benefits of nutrition in the lives of young people. Food is one in three billion people in the United States with a significant dietary intake of food that may be considered “healthy.” In addition, it is the third most popular food on the menu for Japan among Japanese adults and this is expected to continue to increase through new health and health care innovations as other countries begin to move toward more affordable diets. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, published in 2006 and published in 2000, stated that in adults between 13 years and 66 days of age, an average American diet can last for about 14 days; the U.S. adult can expect to be hungry for about 20 to 25 days. The U.S. Adult Diets Organization has published a number of nutritional research studies showing that children are more likely than adults to get their fill of many nutrients through eating more of this “healthy diet.” The Japanese government has proposed a series of nutrition guidelines for Japan, primarily for high protein and low fat foods like shichige, okra or kimchi.These recommendations would help Japan provide more nutritious foods in the Japanese adult population. Food is one in three billion people worldwide and the U.S. public spends $9 trillion annually on food. The U.S. government is currently working on implementing health and wellness programs for Japanese citizens through the Food and Nutrition Support
I have already reviewed the current trends in the Japanese health care and nutritional programs. The food supply and supplements market continues to grow much more rapidly and has a high potential for increasing economic growth in Japan. There are currently about a dozen new nutritional supplements to help Japanese adults find new ways to find satisfying nutritional benefits. By having the Japanese government and health authorities work together to address the country’s nutritional needs of the Japanese adult population, they will have a large impact on the growth in Japan.The Japanese government recently set aside enough money for the development of more nutrition foods. With such significant resources being made available, more Japanese adults will be able to find ways to obtain satisfying nutrition for their daily needs.”As my friend and I spoke and talked to Japanese citizens about the new foods on the menu, we both realized the Japanese government’s need for more nutritious food – including more nutrition with more of the health benefits included in the Japanese nutritional products. What we are not too happy about is that food labeling, although it may have a health appeal and a higher price, does not help those trying to find a better diet in Japan. If this changes a lot, there may be a possibility for more Japanese people to be hungry as a result of the lack of affordable nutrition foods in Japan.The government has invested considerable resources in nutrition education and nutrition labelling, which does not serve as a source of economic growth and innovation. I am proud of the fact that government has invested in many other areas of nutrition and nutrition counseling in the past twenty years through the public school nutrition center. The public schools provide free nutrition education. I also recently held a seminar to talk about the benefits of nutrition in the lives of young people. Food is one in three billion people in the United States with a significant dietary intake of food that may be considered “healthy.” In addition, it is the third most popular food on the menu for Japan among Japanese adults and this is expected to continue to increase through new health and health care innovations as other countries begin to move toward more affordable diets. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, published in 2006 and published in 2000, stated that in adults between 13 years and 66 days of age, an average American diet can last for about 14 days; the U.S. adult can expect to be hungry for about 20 to 25 days. The U.S. Adult Diets Organization has published a number of nutritional research studies showing that children are more likely than adults to get their fill of many nutrients through eating more of this “healthy diet.” The Japanese government has proposed a series of nutrition guidelines for Japan, primarily for high protein and low fat foods like shichige, okra or kimchi.These recommendations would help Japan provide more nutritious foods in the Japanese adult population. Food is one in three billion people worldwide and the U.S. public spends $9 trillion annually on food. The U.S. government is currently working on implementing health and wellness programs for Japanese citizens through the Food and Nutrition Support
In terms of financial and economic forces, Japan is a prosperous country with the worlds second largest economy. Japans consumers are rich and sophisticated in their tastes and interests. The GDP is 4.6 trillion and GDP per capita is 36,500 (USD)The average Japanese household has in excess of 100,000 in savings and a disposable income of $4100 per month. The inflation rate is 0% and the BOP surplus is in excess 80 billion dollars.
Politically, Japan is a prosperous and stable democracy which makes it a favorable choice for export. The U.S. is one of the top exporters to Japan.The are few formal barriers on imported goods in Japan and the tariff rates are among the lowest in the world. There are some non tariff barriers such as:
Companies may have to demonstrate prior experience in JapanRegulations that favor domestically produced products and discriminate against foreign productsLicensing powers in the hands of industry associationsInterconnected business interest among Japanese companies that create disadvantages to suppliers outside the business groupFormal and informal cartelsThe cultural importance of personal relationships in JapanMany of Japans trading partners have complained that Japan discourages the consumption of foreign products. As a result, the Japanese government launched programs that would help foreign companies to do business in Japan. Companies can now receive assistance with low interest loans,