| Job Creation: |
Japanese companies in the region create about 120,000 jobs. |
| Salaries: |
Total salaries paid by all Japanese companies in Southern California are estimated at
approximately $7.12 Billion. |
| Welfare: |
Nearly 80% of the Japanese companies provide medical insurance for employees and their
families. |
| California: |
The advantage of California for Japanese companies is the “market size” shifting from “size of
the Japanese community.” About two thirds of the Japanese companies have their headquarters
in Southern California region. |
| Outlook: |
Nearly 60% reported that their business results would be “improve,” and only less than 20% anticipating “Challenging result.” |
| Obstacles: |
“Employment cost” is the major obstacle for 40% of the Japanese companies followed by “Permit/approval procedure” and “traffic infrastructure.” |
| Concern: |
63% of the Japanese companies expressed increasing concerns over “the US Economy” |
| Dissatisfaction: |
“Driver’s License procedure” was the greatest source of dissatisfaction in other choice. |
| Contribution: |
Japanese companies contribute to the US society by introducing: “Environmental technologies” “Health products” and “Japanese food culture” |
