Executive Officer at Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas - New York, NY, US
The mission of the Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas is to contribute to the prosperity of the regional and global economy by promoting the mutual development of North American and Yokohama businesses. Our mission is based on Yokohama's long-held value for economic development: "Growing Together with the World," which the City has prided itself upon ever since it opened its doors as the first international port in Japan in 1859. We firmly believe that promoting business opportunities for both North American and Yokohama businesses will lead to the creation of jobs and stimulate local economies in both regions, which will in turn contribute to global economic development starting from Yokohama.Our services:Our office is ready to support US and Canadian companies seeking opportunities in Yokohama. Working closely with the Yokohama municipal government, the Kanagawa prefectural government, JETRO and other partners, we will serve as the first point of contact to connect companies to the right people and resources to maximize their growth prospects in Yokohama. Our agile, free-of-charge services make use of our wide-ranging resources and networks in both Japan and the US and can be tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual client. Our office also provides services for Yokohama-based companies seeking to expand business in North America.