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Three Scenarios for Japan’s Global Future – Where do we go from here?

WHEN: March 18, 2010, 5:30pm - 8pm
WHERE: Fenwick & West LLP *New Location
801 California St., Mountain View, CA

Many Japanese have been captivated by Barack Obama’s mantra of “change.” But can Japan as a country, Japanese companies, and Japanese individuals really change? And do they even want to change? Japan’s future depends on its ability to change, and there’s more than one way things can go. Will Japan turn inward, lulled by affluence and averse to dealing with foreign languages and cultures? Will it remain engaged with the world, but take a slow slide into irrelevance? Or will Japan step up to the plate and take a leadership role to help solve the globe’s pressing problems? Join Michi Kaifu, Kimberly Wiefling, and Rochelle Kopp — three consultant/authors who work closely with Japan’s global companies — as they debate three different views of where Japan and Japanese firms are heading, and what that means for you. Click Here for More info