"American Lifestyle" Seminar

June 30, 2006

Fukuoka - The "American Lifestyle" seminar focused on the promotion of imported American consumer goods, house wares, and lifestyle products.  Jointly sponsored by the commercial sections of Embassy Tokyo and the Consulate, with the assistance of the Manufactured Imports Promotion Organization (MIPRO), the seminar attracted local business people. Presentations covered import procedures for small-sized consumer goods shipments, current trends in U.S. house wares, information on major U.S. retailers, and commercial section on-line resources and programs to assist importers.