Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

JETRO, Tehran chamber of commerce sign note to deepen economic ties

A ceremony marking the signing of a memorandum is held between the Japan External Trade Organization and the Tehran chamber of commerce and industries in Tehran on Dec. 21, 2025, to strengthen their economic relationship.

E

JETRO, Tehran chamber of commerce sign note to deepen economic ties

A ceremony marking the signing of a memorandum is held between the Japan External Trade Organization and the Tehran chamber of commerce and industries in Tehran on Dec. 21, 2025, to strengthen their economic relationship.

E

Trade fair in Shanghai

Photo shows the Japan External Trade Organization booth at the China International Import Expo fair in Shanghai on Nov. 5, 2025.

E

Trade fair in Shanghai

Photo shows the Japan External Trade Organization booth at the China International Import Expo fair in Shanghai on Nov. 5, 2025.

E

Trade fair in Shanghai

Photo shows the Japan External Trade Organization booth at the China International Import Expo fair in Shanghai on Nov. 5, 2025.

E

TICAD in Yokohama

Norihiko Ishiguro, chairman of the Japan External Trade Organization, speaks during a public-private dialogue session in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development on Aug. 21, 2025, in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Pool photo)

E

Japan-Ukraine economic forum in Kyiv

The Japan-Ukraine forum is held to promote bilateral economic cooperation in Kyiv on May 29, 2025, with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) as well as Japanese private companies taking part.

E

Food fair in Shanghai

Photo taken on May 19, 2025, shows a Japan External Trade Organization area in a just-opened international food fair in Shanghai, China. About 5,000 companies from over 110 countries and regions are taking part.

E

Ukraine Economy Minister Svyrydenko in Japan

First Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko delivers a speech at a Ukraine-Japan business forum hosted by the Japan External Trade Organization in Tokyo on Dec. 17, 2024.

E

China International Import Expo

Pet-related products are displayed at a booth of the Japan External Trade Organization at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov. 5, 2024, as demand for such products is growing in China.

E

China International Import Expo

Photo shows a booth of the Japan External Trade Organization at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov. 5, 2024.

E

Japanese food fair in Singapore

Photo taken on Oct. 24, 2024, shows a booth for the Japan External Trade Organization at a Japanese food fair in Singapore.

E

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) sign and logo

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) sign and logo. ＝May 17, 2024, Tokyo, Japan

E

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) sign and logo

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) sign and logo. ＝May 17, 2024, Tokyo, Japan

E

Signboard and logo of the Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)

Signboard and logo of the Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) =Date:March 7, 2024, Place: Chiba

E

Signboard and logo of the Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)

Signboard and logo of the Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) =Date:March 7, 2024, Place: Chiba

E

Signboard and logo of the Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)

Signboard and logo of the Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) =Date:March 7, 2024, Place: Chiba

E

JETRO event in Paris to promote Japanese scallops

A Japan External Trade Organization-sponsored event is held in Paris on Jan. 22, 2024, to promote Japanese seafood, especially scallops, in the European market, amid China imposing a total ban on seafood imports from Japan in response to the discharge of treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea.

E

JETRO event to promote Japanese goods in Shanghai

Performers play the drums at an event to promote Japanese goods hosted by the Japan External Trade Organization in Shanghai on Oct. 14, 2023.

E

JETRO event to promote Japanese goods in Shanghai

Japanese-made camping gadgets are on display at an event to promote Japanese goods hosted by the Japan External Trade Organization in Shanghai on Oct. 14, 2023.

E

Foreign-invested companies eye opportunities in China's Wuhan

STORY: Foreign-invested companies eye opportunities in China's Wuhan DATELINE: Sept. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: WUHAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the roundtable meeting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SAEKI TAKEHIKO, Director of Japan External Trade Organization's Wuhan office 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MEI BAOCHUN, Vice President of Smith Group China 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YU XIN, Greater China General Manager of Government Affairs with Dow STORYLINE: Around 90 representatives from transnational companies and foreign chambers of commerce in China gathered for an economic roundtable in China's Wuhan on Wednesday. Many of the attendees voiced hope for enhancing trade relations with China, eyeing more opportunities in the Chinese market. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SAEKI TAKEHIKO, Director of Japan External Trade Organization's Wuhan office "What I am currently interested in are consumer-related aspects, as well as energy conservation and environmental protection. As China's pursuit o

E

Experience different cultures and styles at Hainan expo

STORY: Experience different cultures and styles at Hainan expo DATELINE: April 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:15 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): YUAN RUI, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WEI XUAN, Visitor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIN NING, Visitor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CHEN XIAOWEI, Senior Trade Officer of Swiss Business Hub China 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): AKIBA TAKAMITSU, Deputy director-general of Japan External Trade Organization Guangzhou office 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): QIAO XIN, Staff member of Korea Tourism Organization Guangzhou office STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YUAN RUI, Xinhua correspondent "The third China International Consumer Products Expo or Hainan expo is held here in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. Here, you can travel around the world within a day, buying fine products and enjoying amazing food worldwide. However, the expo is not just a trading platform, but also offers precious opportunities of cultural exchange among differ

E

Expats see opportunities through China's local "two sessions"

STORY: Expats see opportunities through China's local "two sessions" DATELINE: Jan. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:01 LOCATION: WUHAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): TIAN ZHONGQUAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEVE CARPENTER, President of AmCham China's Central China Chapter 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SAEKI TAKEHIKO, Director of Japan External Trade Organization's Wuhan office 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JEFF LAING, Principal of Wuhan Maple Leaf Foreign National School 5. various of Wuhan STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): TIAN ZHONGQUAN, Xinhua correspondent "Hello, I am in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province. At the beginning of each year, local "two sessions" are regularly held across China, which aims to discuss local development in the past year and make plans for the year to come. In the past 2022, Hubei's economy has shown great vitality. And the ongoing "two sessions" of Hubei continue to attach great importance on the development of economy, education, envi

E

JETRO holds Japanese food promotion event in Berlin

BERLIN, Germany - A person from the Japan cattle industry cooperative slices beef during an event in Berlin, Germany, on Jan. 16, 2015, held by the Japan External Trade Organization to promote Japanese-produced food.

E

JETRO holds ceremony to open office in Chengdu, China

CHENGDU, China - Hiroyuki Ishige (2nd from L), chairman of the Japan External Trade Organization, claps together with others during a ceremony held in Chengdu on Nov. 28, 2014, to open its new office in the city in the southwestern Chinese province of Sichuan. The office is JETRO's eighth outlet in China.

E

JETRO to help Kyoto promote Japanese food exports

KYOTO, Japan - Satoshi Miyamoto (C), president of the Japan External Trade Organization, shakes hands with Kyoto Governor Keiji Yamada (L) and Kyoto Mayor Daisaku Kadokawa in the ancient Japanese capital on Nov. 14, 2014, following JETRO's decision to establish a trade information center to promote exports of vegetables and other food products from Kyoto Prefecture, western Japan.

E

Japan promotes 'wagyu' beef in Brussels

BRUSSELS, Belgium - A tasting event of Japanese "wagyu" beef is held in Brussels, Belgium, on Nov. 10, 2014, by the Japan External Trade Organization for restaurant and wholesale representatives to promote beef exports to the European Union.

E

Japan Pavilion opens at Nigeria's Lagos int'l trade fair

LAGOS, Nigeria - The Japan Pavilion, bearing the Japan External Trade Organization's logo, opens at the 2014 Lagos International Trade Fair in Nigeria on Nov. 7, 2014. A record high of 23 Japanese companies are taking part in the 10-day event.

E

Australian importer tastes 'sake' during business talks

Oita, Japan - An Australian importer tastes "sake" rice wine during business talks hosted in Oita, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 8, 2014, by the Japan External Trade Organization to promote exports of the Japanese alcoholic beverage.

E

Japan, China co-host nursing care forum

DALIAN, China - A nursing care business forum hosted by the Japan External Trade Organization and the Dalian city hall takes place in Dalian, China, on Sept. 4, 2014, with a view to encouraging Japanese companies to enter the Chinese market amid growing concern over the aging of society in the world's most populous country.

E

Entrance to Neemrana industrial zone in India

NEEMRANA, India - The entrance to a Japan External Trade Organization-led industrial zone in Neemrana in the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan developed exclusively for Japanese companies is seen in this photograph of June 2014.

E

Popular Indian industrial zone for Japanese firms

NEEMRANA, India - The surroundings of a Japan External Trade Organization-led industrial zone (back) in Neemrana in the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan developed exclusively for Japanese companies are seen in this photo taken in June 2014. The zone has nearly 50 major Japanese companies operating there.

E

CORRECTED Japan's SMEs attempt to penetrate China market

BEIJING, China - CORRECTING NAME OF DAIICHI PRINTING PRESIDENT Daiichi Printing Co. President Kotaro Nishihara (extreme L) promotes products related to "Bary-san," a mascot character of Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, at a trade show organized by the Japan External Trade Organization in Beijing on July 30, 2014, to make a pitch for small and medium-sized Japanese companies seeking to enter China.

E

Dried shiitake mushroom of Oita Pref. for Europe

OITA, Japan - Shintaro Awa, a Japanese chef of a 3-star restaurant in France, makes a dish using broth from dried shiitake mushroom in Oita City, southwestern Japan, on July 22, 2014, during a tasting event. The event was held by the Japan External Trade Organization to promote dried shiitake mushroom from Oita Prefecture for the European market.

E

Dried shiitake mushroom from Oita Pref. for Europe

OITA, Japan - Japanese chefs including Shintaro Awa (C) show their dishes featuring dried shiitake mushroom in Oita City, southwestern Japan, on July 22, 2014, during a tasting event. The event was held by the Japan External Trade Organization to promote dried shiitake mushroom from Oita Prefecture for the European market.

E

Fish & chips using shiitake mushroom from Oita Pref.

OITA, Japan - A fish and chips dish using dried shiitake mushroom sauce made by Shintaro Awa, a Japanese chef of a 3-star restaurant in France, is served at a tasting event in Oita City, southwestern Japan, on July 22, 2014. The event was organized by the Japan External Trade Organization to promote dried shiitake mushroom from Oita Prefecture targeting the European market.

E

JETRO office in Laos

VIENTIANE, Laos - Japanese industry minister Toshimitsu Motegi (3rd from L) and Japan External Trade Organization Chairman Hiroyuki Ishige (4th from L) attend a tape-cutting ceremony as JETRO opened an office in the Laotian capital Vientiane on April 28, 2014.

E

Japanese products introduced at trade fair in Yangon

YANGON, Myanmar - A Japanese company representative explains about its products at the "Japan Festival" trade fair that began in Yangon, Myanmar, on Feb. 7, 2014. About 190 businesses are taking part in the four-day event organized by the Japan External Trade Organization.

E

JETRO official supports Japan firms in Yangon

YANGON, Myanmar - Toshihiro Mizutani, an official at the Japan External Trade Organization's Yangon office, speaks on March 12, 2013, at the office about his job. Since 2011, Mizutani has provided information and support to Japanese companies considering advancing into Myanmar.

E

JETRO chief in Myanmar

YANGON, Myanmar - Japan External Trade Organization Chairman Hiroyuki Ishige speaks during an interview in Yangon on Oct. 22, 2012. He expressed expectations that the rise of the middle class in Myanmar will boost business opportunities.

E

Japanese products promoted in Myanmar

YANGON, Myanmar - Myanmar officials look at motorcycles on display at an exhibition held at a hotel in Yangon, Myanmar, on March 9, 2012, by the Japan External Trade Organization to introduce Japanese products.

E

Japanese products promoted in Myanmar

YANGON, Myanmar - Visitors look around at an exhibition held at a hotel in Yangon, Myanmar, on March 9, 2012, by the Japan External Trade Organization to introduce Japanese products.

E

Japan booth at Singapore Airshow

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Photo taken Feb. 15, 2012, shows an exhibition booth of Japanese companies set up by the Japan External Trade Organization at the Singapore Airshow in Singapore. The show runs from Feb. 14 to 19, 2012.

E

Gujarat Chief Minister Modi

GANDHINAGAR, India - Narendra Damodardas Modi, chief minister of the west Indian state of Gujarat, speaks before a visiting delegation of the Japan External Trade Organization in Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat, on Jan. 20, 2012.

E

Japanese trade minister Kaieda in China

WUHAN, China - Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Banri Kaieda (C) cuts the tape during the opening ceremony for an office of the Japan External Trade Organization in Wuhan, Hubei province, China, on July 17, 2011.

E

Japanese trade minister Kaieda in China

WUHAN, China - Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Banri Kaieda makes a speech during the opening ceremony for an office of the Japan External Trade Organization in Wuhan, Hubei province, China, on July 17, 2011.

E

Exhibition of Japanese products in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, China - People attend an exhibition in Shanghai on Nov. 22, 2010, of products made by small and medium sized Japanese manufacturers. The exhibition organized by the Japan External Trade Organization started in November 2010 and will run through February 2011.

E

Offices to be offered to Japan firms pushing into Saudi market

CAIRO, Egypt - Photo shows the Business Support Office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A Japanese business promotion foundation said Oct. 17 it and the government-affiliated Japan External Trade Organization will offer free use of offices and business advice to Japanese firms planning to set up shop in Saudi Arabia.

E

TICAD: Fukuda visits African Fair at TICAD

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda (R) watches the processing of soap from organic shea butter at the Uganda booth in the African Fair sponsored by the Japan External Trade Organization at Pacifico Yokohama convention center in Yokohama May 28. The fair, to run through June 1, was organized as a side event of the May 28-30 Tokyo International Conference on African Development. (Pool photo)

E

Small, midsize Japanese firms hold trade fair in China

GUANGZHOU, China - Visitors try out Japanese rice in a rice-tasting event organized by Japan's National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations at a Japan-sponsored trade fair in Guangzhou on Sept. 15. More than 450 Japanese companies, mainly small and midsize firms, and industry groups took part in the four-day fair organized by Japan External Trade Organization.

JETRO, Tehran chamber of commerce sign note to deepen economic ties

JETRO, Tehran chamber of commerce sign note to deepen economic ties

Trade fair in Shanghai

Trade fair in Shanghai

Trade fair in Shanghai

TICAD in Yokohama

Japan-Ukraine economic forum in Kyiv

Food fair in Shanghai

Ukraine Economy Minister Svyrydenko in Japan

China International Import Expo

China International Import Expo

Japanese food fair in Singapore

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) sign and logo

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) sign and logo

Signboard and logo of the Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)

Signboard and logo of the Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)

Signboard and logo of the Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)

JETRO event in Paris to promote Japanese scallops

JETRO event to promote Japanese goods in Shanghai

JETRO event to promote Japanese goods in Shanghai

Foreign-invested companies eye opportunities in China's Wuhan

Experience different cultures and styles at Hainan expo

Expats see opportunities through China's local "two sessions"

JETRO holds Japanese food promotion event in Berlin

JETRO holds ceremony to open office in Chengdu, China

JETRO to help Kyoto promote Japanese food exports

Japan promotes 'wagyu' beef in Brussels

Japan Pavilion opens at Nigeria's Lagos int'l trade fair

Australian importer tastes 'sake' during business talks

Japan, China co-host nursing care forum

Entrance to Neemrana industrial zone in India

Popular Indian industrial zone for Japanese firms

CORRECTED Japan's SMEs attempt to penetrate China market

Dried shiitake mushroom of Oita Pref. for Europe

Dried shiitake mushroom from Oita Pref. for Europe

Fish &amp; chips using shiitake mushroom from Oita Pref.

JETRO office in Laos

Japanese products introduced at trade fair in Yangon

JETRO official supports Japan firms in Yangon

JETRO chief in Myanmar

Japanese products promoted in Myanmar

Japanese products promoted in Myanmar

Japan booth at Singapore Airshow

Gujarat Chief Minister Modi

Japanese trade minister Kaieda in China

Japanese trade minister Kaieda in China

Exhibition of Japanese products in Shanghai

Offices to be offered to Japan firms pushing into Saudi market

TICAD: Fukuda visits African Fair at TICAD

Small, midsize Japanese firms hold trade fair in China

Fish & chips using shiitake mushroom from Oita Pref.