The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), U.S. Department of State and Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) invite internationally-focused
investors, executives, financial and service professionals, journalists and other interested individuals to hear from leading experts on how current restructuring and reform initiatives are dramatically transforming Japan's investment and corporate environment. It will be held at the McGraw-Hill Building Conference Auditorium (1221 Avenue Americas, 2nd Floor) in New York City on July 16, 2002.

Registration will begin at 8:00 A.M. and it will conclude at 2:00 P.M. following a luncheon session. Opportunities will be provided to accredited journalists who have an interest in interviewing speakers and other officials that are in attendance.

Speakers include: (in alphabetical order)
* The Honorable Wataru Aso, Governor, Fukuoka Prefecture
* Carl J. Crosetto, President, Bowne & Co., Inc.
* William Dearstyne, Company Group Chairman, Johnson & Johnson
* Robert F. Grondine, Partner, White & Case LLP
* Clive A. Hammant, Director, Licensing & Development, Pfizer, Inc.
* Don Kanak, CEO, AIG Japan & Korea (ACCJ Chairman)
* Hidehiro Konno, Vice-Minister for International Affairs, Ministry of
Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
* Ambassador Alan P. Larson, Undersecretary for Economic,
Business, and Agricultural Affairs, U.S. Dept. of State
* Yoshinobu Nisaka, Deputy Director-General, Trade Policy Bureau, METI
* Masamitsu Shiseki, Counsellor, Civil Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Justice
* Shuichi Takahashi, CEO, Kansai Sawayaka Bank
* John A. Thain, President & Co-COO, The Goldman Sachs Group
* Hiroshi Tsukamoto, President, Japan External Trade Organization

Additional presentations will be made by representatives from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, Ministry of Finance and Financial Service Agency and select U.S. and Japanese corporations.

"As evidenced by recent reforms such as the 'Accounting Big Bang' and the enactment of the Industrial Revitalization Law, the Japanese government has recognized the need to implement legislation promoting investment and growth", noted Satoshi Miyamoto, Executive Director, JETRO New York. "This investment symposium will investigate many of the changes currently underway that have the potential to expand opportunities for investment in Japan."

Investors, executives, financial and service professionals, journalists and other interested individuals are invited to register or request additional information by forwarding a request to the contact indicated below.