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Business in Japan the JMEC Way

The Japan Market Expansion Competition (JMEC) is a unique and long-standing business training program in Tokyo that centers around a business plan writing competition. The dual objectives of the program are to strengthen the skills of up-and-coming executives, while assisting foreign companies doing business in Japan.  JMEC is supported by 18 Chambers of Commerce in Japan and has been offering the program for the past 30 years.

The program is entirely in English and provides participants the opportunity to write an actual business plan focused on the Japan market.  The top three teams win an HP computer, Delta Airlines Tickets to North America, travel bags and membership to the ACCJ.  The program costs JPY150,000 for a 7-month program.

Participants are Japanaese and non-Japanese; average age is 33. Please refer to Participant section of this website for further details. 

Our up-coming JMEC program starts November 15, 2025.  Attend one of our information sessions to learn more about the program and speak with alumni.

 

  • Fosters development of foreign business in Japan

  • Teaches individuals about doing business in Japan

  • Proves hands-on experience writing a business plan

  • Produces quality business plans that are ready to implement

JMEC Supporting Chambers of Commerce

Austrian Business Council American Chamber of Commerce in Japan Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan British Chamber of Commerce in Japan Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan Danish Chamber of Commerce in Japan German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Japan Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Fran?aise du Japon The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan Netherlands Chamber of Commerce in Japan Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Japan South African Chamber of Commerce in Japan Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan

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