APPENDIX D - MARKET RESEARCH A. Market Research Distributed by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Bulletin Board and National Trade Data Bank 1. Upcoming FY 95 Industry Subsector Analyses (ISAs) SECTOR TITLE SPECIALIST DUE APS Auto Parts & Accessories H. Tamada 12/01/94 for OEM TES CATV Industry M. Kawajiri 08/30/95 ACE Central Government T. Ohmura 02/28/95 Construction Projects MFI Cod Roe T. Asakawa 05/31/95 AIR Commercial Helicopters H. Tamada 04/15/95 CSF Computer Game Software M. Muto 03/31/95 LAB Electric Test and K. Nakada 01/31/95 Measuring Instruments CPT Engineering Software To be decided 07/01/95 ELC Flat Panel Display T. Ogawa 02/24/95 FOD Health Foods A. Inaba 06/31/95 BLD Home Center/DIY Products A. Inaba 01/31/95 FUR Household Furniture K. Nomoto 11/30/94 ACE Housing and Urban K. Kobayashi 04/15/95 Development Corp. Projects BLD Imported Prefabricated K. Takabatake 07/15/95 Homes ACE Japan Official Development T. Ohmura 08/15/95 Assistance Projects ACE Kobe Municipal Projects S. Okuno 08/31/95 COS Make-up Preparations K. Nomoto 08/31/95 ELC Multimedia Semiconductors T. Ogawa 06/30/95 MUS Musical Instruments M. Muto 07/28/95 PAP Nonwovens Market K. Sudo 12/15/94 ACE Osaka Municipal Projects S. Okuno 04/15/95 MFI Oysters T. Asakawa 02/28/95 CPT Personal Computers T. Ogawa 12/15/94 CPT Personal Computer To be decided 08/29/95 Software JLR Precious Metal Jewelry I. Ieda 05/01/95 PVC Pumps T. Masuda 07/15/95 SEC Security Cameras & To be decided 04/15/95 Burglar Sensor Systems SPT Snow Boards K. Takabatake 05/15/95 ICH Specialty Chemicals K. Sudo 08/31/95 ACE Tokyo Metropolitan K. Kobayashi 05/31/95 Govt. Construction Projects PVC Valves T. Masuda 12/15/94 POL Wind Energy Generation K. Nakada 07/15/95 APP Women's Outer Garments I. Ieda 09/20/95 2. Available FY 94 ISA Reports SECTOR TITLE SPECIALIST ELC Application-specific Standard Chipsets T. Ogawa ACE Architectural Design Market T. Ohmura AUT Automobiles H. Tamada MTL Cemented Carbide Tools T. Masuda APP Children's Wear I. Ieda ACE Construction Market Opportunities T. Ohmura from MPA and Action Plan Projects JLR Costume Jewelry I. Ieda TXP Curtains and Blinds K. Takabatake PMR Engineering Plastics K. Sudo FRA Service Franchising M. Muto ACE Foreign Access Zone (FAZ) Development K. Kobayashi MFI Frozen Squid T. Asakawa AIR General Aviation Aircraft H. Tamada GFT Gift Stationery Products K. Nomoto MED In-Vitro Diagnostics S. Kimura SPT Marine Sports (Diving Equipment) K. Takabatake ACE Osaka Bay Area Projects S. Okuno ACE Osaka International Culture Park City S. Okuno CPT Personal Computers R. Yamaguchi PET Pet Food A. Inaba PGA Printing Machines T. Masuda HCG Products for the Disabled A. Inaba PAP Recycled Paper and Paperboard K. Sudo POL Recycling Equipment K. Nakada POL Remediation Services for Soil & K. Nakada Groundwater Contamination MFI Sea Urchin T. Asakawa MED Sports Medicine Equipment and Supplies S. Kimura ELC Strategic Alliances in the Semiconductor T. Ogawa Industry GSV Telemarketing and Home Shopping M. Muto ACE Urban Redevelopment Projects in K. Kobayashi Tokyo Area TES Value-added Telecommunications Services M. Kawajiri TEL Wireless Data Communications Terminals M. Kawajiri FUR Wooden Furniture K. Nomoto BLD Wooden Windows K. Takabatake 3. Available FY93 ISA Reports MED Allergy Tests S. Kimura LAB Analytical Instrumentation K. Nakada MFI Arctic Shrimp/Northern Shrimp T. Asakawa APS Auto Parts & Accessories Aftermarket H. Tamada APS Auto Parts & Accessories for OEM H. Tamada SEC Burglar Alarms S. Yatomi TXP Carpets K. Takabatake ACE Construction Consulting Market T. Ohmura JLR Diamonds I. Ieda TEL/TES Digital Cordless Telephone Equipment & M. Kawajiri Services (PHP) MED Emergency Medical Equipment and Supplies S. Kimura ACE Environmental Official Development T. Ohmura Assistance Market MFI Fluke T. Asakawa TEL/TES Frame Relay Equipment M. Kawajiri POL Freon Recovery and Recycling Equipment K. Nakada SPT Golf Equipment K. Takabatake FOD Health Foods A. Inaba HCS Home Infusion Therapy A. Inaba ACE Kansai International Airport Project S. Okuno CPT Massively Parallel Processing Machine R. Yamaguchi APP Men's Outer Garments I. Ieda BLD Moldings K. Takabatake MTL Non-NC Metal Cutting Machine Tools T. Masuda HCS Nursing Home Equipment A. Inaba FUR Office and Institutional Furniture K. Nomoto N/A Official Development Assistance T. Ohmura PAP Paper Board Products K. Sudo PAP Paper Products K. Sudo ELP Power Generation Market K. Kobayashi ACR Refrigeration Equipment T. Masuda CSF Relational Data Base Management Systems R. Yamaguchi COS Skin Care Products K. Nomoto ACE Technoport Osaka Project S. Okuno CSV Virtual Reality/Entertainment Y. Ozaki Applications 4. Available FY92 ISA Reports SEC Advanced Access Control Systems Y. Nunokawa CRM Advanced Ceramic Electromagnetic Y. Nunokawa Components AGC Agrochemicals -- Specialty Chemicals K. Sudo ACE Airport Construction Market K. Kobayashi APS Automotive Parts & Accessories H. Tamada FUR Contract Furniture for Hotels K. Nomoto TXP Curtains K. Takabatake HCG Decorative Accessories K. Nomoto LAB Electric Test and Measuring Equipment K. Nakada N/A Fitness Equipment for Club Use A. Inaba FOD Health Foods A. Inaba HCS Hospital Support Businesses S. Kimura ARW Interior/Commercial Art S. Kashiwaya ACE JR Kyoto Station Redevelopment Project S. Okuno ELC Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Driver Y. Nunokawa Integrated Circuits N/A Mail Order and Door-to-Door Sales S. Kashiwaya MED Medical Diagnostic Imaging Equipment S. Kimura MTL NC Metal Cutting Machine Tools T. Masuda PAP Non-Woven Products (Disposable) K. Sudo SPT Outdoor Equipment K. Takabatake CSF PC Software R. Yamaguchi JLY Precious Metal Jewelry I. Ieda PGA Printing Machines T. Masuda ACE Private Construction Market T. Ohmura ACE Public Construction Market T. Ohmura ACE Resort Development in the Kansai Region S. Ueno EIP Semiconductor Production and Test Y. Nunokawa Equipment MFI Stimpson's Clams T. Asakawa ACE Synchrotron Radiation Facility Project S. Okuno ACE Technoport Osaka: Osaka Sports Island S. Okuno Project MFI Tuna T. Asakawa POL Waste Plastics Recycling Equipment K. Nakada APP Women's Wear I. Ieda BLD Wood Flooring K. Takabatake CPT Workstations R. Yamaguchi 5. FY95 USDOC-MITI-JETRO Joint Market Research Reports APS Auto Accessories COS Body Care Products POL Collection and Disposal of Industrial Waste POL Environmental Consulting Business BLD Kitchen Cabinets; Residential Use GSV Large Scale Retail Stores ACR Refrigeration and Cold Storage for Commercial Use GSV Small and Medium Sized Retail Stores BLD Toilet and Bath; Faucets and Fixtures TXP Upholstery Fabric 6. FY94 USDOC-MITI-JETRO Joint Market Research Reports ACR Air Conditioning BLD Aluminum Building Materials N/A Art Supplies MED Disposable Medical Equipment and Supplies FLM Entertainment Films and Videos DRG Eye Care Products PAP Non-woven Wipes for Commercial Use DRG OTC Drugs SPT Outdoor Products COS Specialized Beauty Aids 7. FY 93 USDOC-MITI-JETRO Joint Market Research Reports REQ Alternative Energies POL Asbestos Abatement Equipment and Services TOY Educational Toys for Preschoolers INF Electronic Publications COS Hair Care and Hair Application Products SPT New Sports PAP Printing and Coated Paper PCI Process Control Equipment PVC Pumps, Industrial Use BLD 2X4 Housing and Prefabricated Housing PVC Valves, Industrial Use 8. FY 92 USDOC-MITI-JETRO Joint Market Research Reports CAD CAD/CAM/CAE Systems CSF Cable Television Equipment; Software and Services SPT Exercise and Stress Management; Goods and Services MED Home Care Products TXP Linens TEL Microwave Communications POL Recycling Equipment and Services MED Rehabilitation Equipment HTL Restaurant Equipment and Large Institutional Kitchens ZMP Theme Parks 9. Special Reports JAPAN MARKET INFORMATION REPORTS (JMIR's): JMIR-1 Business Support Organizations in Japan, 1992 JMIR-2 English-Language Business Publications in Japan, February, 1992 JMIR-3 Cost of Doing Business in Japan, 1993 JMIR-4 Advertising in Japan, 1993 JMIR-5 Guide to Business Support Organizations in the Kansai Region, 1994 US&FCS Japan Services Guide Japanese Databases Accessible from the U.S., 1993 B. Agricultural Trade Reports 1. Market Briefs Available from the U.S. Agricultural Trade Office (ATO), Tokyo, Japan PUBLICATION NAME: PUBLICATION DATE (SOURCE): Beer, Japanese Market for 5/92 (ATO) Business Etiquette & Protocol, Japanese 6/90 (ATO) Candy and Chocolate, Japanese Market for 6/92 (ATO) Canned Coffee 4/92 (ATO) Catfish 9/92 (ATO) Cereals, Japanese Market for 6/90 (ATO) Coffee and Tea 10/92(ATO) Consumer-Ready Ag Products, Overview of 7/92 (ATO) Japan Market Cookies, Japanese Market for 9/92 (ATO) Cut Flowers, Japanese Market for 2/92 (ATO) Dry Snacks, Japanese Market for 7/90 (ATO) Food Service Market, The Japanese 8/88 (scheduled for update in early 1994) Frozen Foods Fruits and Vegetables 3/93 (ATO) Pre-cooked 1/93 (ATO) Rice Pilaf 1/93 (ATO) Fruit Juices, Japanese Market for 2/92 (ATO) Gift Food Products, Market Opportunities in Japan 5/91 (ATO) Health Foods and Beverages, Japanese Market For 1/92 (ATO) Honey Products, Market Opportunities in Japan 1/91 (ATO) Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt, Market Opportunities 5/93 (ATO) Low-Alcohol Beverages 3/93 (ATO) Marketing Ag. Products in Japan 3/93 (ATO) Melons, Japanese Market for 6/89 (ATO) Microwaveable Foods 5/93 (ATO) Mineral Water Import & Market 4/91 (MAFF) Non-Alcohol Beverages 5/93 (ATO) Pasta 5/93 (ATO) Pecans, Japanese Market for 12/92 (ATO) Pet Foods, Japanese Market for 5/93 (ATO) Plant Quarantine Status 4/92 (APHIS) Popcorn Products, Market Opportunities in Japan 1/91 (ATO) Processed Pork Products, Japanese Market for 10/89 (ATO) Procedures for Importing Foods Under the Food 12/92 (JETRO) Sanitation Law Retail Food Market in Japan 11/91 (ATO) Salad Dressing 6/92 (ATO) Sausages, Japanese Market for 5/88 (ATO) Spices and Seasonings 6/92 (ATO) Table Grapes, A Brief Assessment 12/92 (ATO) Tree Nuts, Japanese Market for 2/92 (ATO) Vending Machine Food/Beverage Products, 1/91 (ATO) Japanese Market 1/91 (ATO) Wild Rice 11/92 (ATO) Wine, Japanese Market for 7/93 (ATO) Note: The above reports are prepared by the ATO or JETRO, as indicated. B. U.S. Department of Agriculture Scheduled Commodity Reports USDA Scheduled Reports are available from the: Foreign Agricultural Service Reports Office Room 6072-South 14th and Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20250-1000 Phone: (202) 720-0924