The 29th Joint Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Southeast and Southeast U.S. Japan Associations will return to the City of Tokyo and the Hotel New Otani Tokyo from October 16-18, 2005.

The relationship between the Southeast United States and Japan has grown steadily since that first meeting took place between the business and political leadership of our two countries. Over the past three decades, more than 1,000 Japanese firms have expanded into the Southeast, and each of the Southeastern states now claims Japan as its largest trading partner outside North America. The relationship between the Southeast U.S. and Japan is stronger than ever, and our achievements together are a credit to our ability to adapt to changes in the global economy.

This year's program includes top business and political leadership representing the most significant aspects of the economic relationship between Japan and the Southeast United States. We will hear from business leaders representing leading companies. The Joint Meeting will also feature important networking opportunities for us to renew old friendships and establish new ones.

The Japan-US Southeast Association and the coordinating staff at the Southeast US/Japan Association have been hard at work preparing what will be a memorable and productive joint meeting. Please contact your delegation coordinator for further information and registration details, and make your plans to attend the 29th Joint Meeting in Tokyo, Japan.

Sincerely,

Theme: Emerging Opportunities in the Global Economy

Participants must be registered
Meeting functions are at the Hotel New Otani Tokyo, unless otherwise stated

Date: October 16 - 18, 2005
Venue: Hotel New Otani Tokyo

Sunday, October 16

Welcome Reception / Dinner

Hotel New Otani Tokyo
(http://www.newotani.co.jp/en/tokyo/)

Tsuru; Banquet Floor

Day time:

Optional programs

- Invitational Golf Tournament
- Fullday Tour - Explore Tokyo
- Fullday Tour - Hakone
- Fullday Tour - Kamakura

Monday, October 17

Joint Meeting of the SEUS/Japan and the Japan - U.S. Southeast Associations
- Hotel New Otani Tokyo

- Opening Ceremony

Welcome Remarks	Mr. Taizo Nishimuro Chairman, Japan-U.S. Southeast Association Adviser to the Board, Toshiba Corporation Chairman, Tokyo Stock Exchange Inc.
Opening Remarks	Mr. Glenn Cornell Chairman, Southeast U.S./Japan Association
Opening Remarks by Members of the Official Party:
State of Georgia:	The Honorable Sonny Perdue, Governor
State of Alabama:	The Honorable Bob Riley, Governor
State of Florida:	The Honorable Glenda Hood, Secretary of State
State of North Carolina:	The Honorable Jim Fain, Secretary of Commerce
State of South Carolina :	The Honorable Mark Sanford, Governor
State of Tennessee:	The Honorable Phil Bredesen, Governor
Commonwealth of Virginia:	The Honorable Michael J. Schewel, Secretary of Commerce and Trade
Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta : Consul General Shoji Ogawa

- Plenary Session 1

Speaker:	Mr. Toshiro Muto, Deputy Governor, Bank of Japan - Dynamism and Diversity of Asia:A Central Banker's View -
	Mr. David Abney, President, UPS International - Winning in the Asian Century -
	The Honorable Shintaro Ishihara, Governor of Tokyo - Possibilities of Japan, possibilities of Tokyo-

- Luncheon Session

Speaker: His Excellency J. Thomas Schieffer, U.S. Ambassador to Japan

- Breakout Sessions

Breakout Session 1 "Investment to Southeast U.S. -cooperative relations between Japanese corporations and state and local governments in SEUS. " (Florida)
	Moderator/ Panelist:	The Honorable Glenda E. Hood, Secretary of State, State of Florida
	Panelists :	Dr. Dana A. Forgione, Director & Professor, School of Accounting, Chapman Graduate School of Management, Florida International University
		Mr. Hiromichi Fujita, Chairman, Toppan Printing
		Mr. Yoshihide Munekuni, Executive Advisor, Honda Motor
Breakout Session 2 " Trade Opportunities- Japan and U.S. cooperation and the influence of China 's economic growth"(Alabama)
	Moderator/ Panelist:	The Honorable Mike Gillespie, Chairman, Madison County Commission
	Panelists :	Mr. James Lyons, Director and CEO, Alabama State Port Authority
		Mr. Takeshi Isayama, Vice Chairman, Nissan Motor, Co., Ltd
		Mr. Motoatsu Sakurai, President & CEO, Mitsubishi International Corporation and Executive Vice President, Mitsubishi Corporation
Breakout Session 3 " Investment to Japan - Learning the keys for success"(Virginia)
	Moderator/ Panelist:	Mr. Hiroshi Tsukamoto, President, JETRO
	Panelists :	Mr. Noriyuki Shimada, President, Afton Chemical Japan Corporation
		Mr. Charles D. Lake II, Vice Chairman, Aflac Japan
		Mr. Ichiro Umeda, Director, Pfizer Japan
Breakout Session 4 " Tourism Opportunities & Outlook" (North Carolina)
	Moderator/ Panelist:	Mr. Kichisaburo Nomura, Executive Advisor, All Nippon Airways
	Panelists :	Ms. Marjorie L. Dewey, President, Advance International, Ltd.
		Ms. Lynn Davis Minges, Exective Director, North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film, and Sports Development
		Mr. Hideaki Noguchi, President, JTB Global Marketing & Travel

Reception & Buffet Dinner

- Edo- Tokyo Museum (http://www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp/english/index.html)

Spouse Programs:

- Special Program in Tokyo

Tuesday, October 18