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東京 TOKYO

東京 TOKYO. Ricardo Armendariz 璃華瑠度　有面陀里厨 Dave Nakashian 禰武　名嘉師庵. April 20, 2005 2005 年 4 月 20 日. Dave History of Tokyo Tokyo Today Itinerary Park Hotel Tokyo The economy 3 Company visits. Ricardo Sightseeing Exchange rate Transportation Food Culture Tips- Do’s & Don’ts. Agenda.

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東京 TOKYO

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  1. 東京TOKYO Ricardo Armendariz 璃華瑠度　有面陀里厨 Dave Nakashian 禰武　名嘉師庵 April 20, 2005 2005年4月20日

  2. Dave History of Tokyo Tokyo Today Itinerary Park Hotel Tokyo The economy 3 Company visits Ricardo Sightseeing Exchange rate Transportation Food Culture Tips- Do’s & Don’ts Agenda

  3. A very brief walk through history • Originally called Edo, Tokyo began its prosperous history in 1603 as a fishing village. • Developed by the Tokugawa Shogunate • Became capital in 1868 during Meiji Restoration • A new emperor of Japan took the throne • Modernization became a priority

  4. Tokyo today • Current population: Over 12 million • 844 sq miles (NYC is 309, LA is 469) • 25% of Japan’s population lives within commuting distance • Topography: various (low lands to mountainous areas over 2000 meters) • Climate: temperate • Considered Japan’s political, economic, and cultural center • Divided into 23 wards

  5. The itinerary • Thursday, May 19th  • Breakfast: at Hotel • Morning: Company Visit - Shinsei Bank • Afternoon: Company Visit – Terumo R&D Center • Friday, May 20th • Breakfast: at Hotel • 10:00 am Company Visit – Prudential Japan • Saturday, May 21st  • Breakfast at Hotel • 10:06 am (not 10:00): Depart from Tokyo on Train • 12:40 pm: Arrive in Kyoto

  6. Our crib

  7. Park Hotel Tokyo • Location: Shiodome Media Tower • Phone: 03-6252-1111 • Webpage: http://www.parkhoteltokyo.com • Relaxation therapy: $155-$200 for 90 min

  8. Who would have thought… • Park Hotel Tokyo has professional pillow fitters: • Staff received special training on sleeping well • Staff available to discuss sleep wellbeing with each guest • Other interesting points: • Elegant nightwear by De Signe • They have developed original pillows in collaboration with Lofty so that our guests can enjoy a good sleep

  9. A look at Tokyo’s economy • Considered chief transportation hub of Japan • Business powerhouse: light & labor-intensive industries: • Printing • Publishing • Electronic equipment manufacturing • Some notable company headquarters: • Sony, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Honda, Toshiba, Canon, Fuji • Company visits: • Shinsei Bank • Terumo • Prudential Japan

  10. Company Visit #1:Shinsei Bank History • 1952 - Established as The Long Term Credit Bank of Japan • 1998 - Nationalized during economic downturn • 2000 - Sold • US-led (Ripplewood Holdings) international group • First Japanese bank to come under foreign control • 2004 - Debuted on Tokyo Stock Exchange • Largest IPO since 2000 • Awarded “IPO of the Year, Japan” by Thomson DealWatch.

  11. Company Visit #1:Shinsei Bank Today • 2nd largest credit bank in Japan (after Mizuho) • Primary functions • Retail and Investment roles • Traditionally focused on financing industrial firm loans, but it’s moving deeper into the retail space • Employees 2,100 • Revenue 2004: $1,160 million • Net Income 2004 $ 620 million • Awards • 2003- “Best Bank in Japan” • 2004- “#1 Overall Service Provider” in Japan. http://www.shinseibank.com/english/

  12. Company Visit #2: Terumo Corporation History • 1921 - established as manufacturer of clinical thermometers • 1960s- pioneered the development of disposable medical products, offering innovative plastic syringes, single-use needles, evacuated blood collection tubes, etc • 1971 - Establishes Terumo America, and company begins overseas business

  13. Company Visit #2: Terumo Corporation Today • Traded on Tokyo Stock Exchange • Joined Nikkei Average in ’00 (225 firms-like DJIA) • Operates 4 factories and 38 branches in Japan • Employees: 9,094 • Sales 2004 $2 billion • Net Income 2004 $185 million • Produces over 1,500 medical products: • including pharmaceuticals, Nutritional food supplement, blood bags, disposable medical devices (hypodermic needles), artificial organs, medical electronic, and digital thermometers. • http://www.terumomedical.com/

  14. Company Visit #3: Prudential Japan History • Founded 1875 by insurance agent in N.J. • First company in the U.S. to make life insurance available to the working-class. • Sold Industrial Insurance • Covered funeral/burial costs for low-income families • Weekly premiums as low as $0.03 • 2001- went public on NYSE

  15. Company Visit #3: Prudential Japan Today-Financial powerhouse • Business operations: • Investments (mutual funds, money management, etc) • Insurance (life, long-term care, liability, homeowner/auto) • Real Estate • Credit Card • Business to Business • Employees: 39,400 • Revenues 2004 $28.0 billion • Net Income 2004 $ 1.8 billion http://www.prudential.com/index/

  16. Company visits • Business Tips • Dress Code: Suits – very formal business culture • Greeting someone • Bow when meeting someone • Acceptable to shake hands • Business cards are considered highly important • Giving: use both hands in courteous manner • Receiving: use both hands and treat with respect

  17. Top Sightseeing:Asakusa • Temple town, which flourished during 1603-1868. • Old Japan atmosphere. • More popular in New Year's holidays and festivals, such as Sanja Festival, which is held on the third weekend in May.

  18. Top Sightseeing:Tsukiji (Fish Market) • Large wholesale market for fish, fruit and vegetables in Central Tokyo. • Most famous wholesale market – over 2,000 tons per day. • The sight of fresh fish, shellfish and other seafood & the busy atmosphere make Tsukiji Market one of Tokyo’s major tourist attractions. • Visit between 5:00am and 9:00am

  19. Top Sightseeing:Akihabara Electronic Town • Tokyo’s world-famous Electric Town. • Cheapest prices of contemporary electronic products found in Japan • Wide range: cameras, watches, electronics, computers, Japanese souvenirs, etc. • *Duty free prices for those with a passport and valid visa

  20. Top Sightseeing:Meiji shinto shrine • Dedicated to the divine souls of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Emperor Shoken. • It consists of three areas: Naien, or the inner precinct; Gaien, or the outer precinct; and the Meiji Memorial Hall. • 700,000 square-meter forest – located in the center of Tokyo. • The original Meiji Jingu was burnt down in air raids during the Second World War. The present shrine buildings date from November 1958.

  21. Top Sightseeing:Meiji shinto shrine • How to Pay Respects at Shinto Shrines • In appropriate dress, you proceed along the path through the Torii Gate. • At Temizusha (the font for ablutions), you rinse your hands and mouth using water from the stone basin. You should not touch the dipper with your lips directly. • Then you proceed to the Main Shrine building. You may throw some coins into the Offering Box if you wish. • In front of the Main Shrine, you bow twice. • Then you clap your hands twice. • Finally, you bow once again.

  22. Top Sightseeing:Imperial Palace • Large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls. • Located in the center of Tokyo, a short walk from Tokyo station. • It is the residence of Japan's Imperial Family.

  23. Top Sightseeing:Sumo Stadium • Sumo • Japan’s national sport • A Japanese kind of wrestling • Located in Ryogoku (center of the sumo world) • Originated in ancient times as religious performances to the Shinto gods • Wrestlers live and train in stables • Chanko nabe is the staple food of sumo wrestlers

  24. Top Sightseeing:Roppongi – Night life town • Where the highest concentration of foreigners can be found any night. • Jazz clubs with $70 cover. • Beer $8; Shot $10 • Newest high-end mall • Hard Rock Cafe Tokyo • Some bars open until 5:00am

  25. Exchange Rate • Japanese Yen • Exchange rate: $1USD = ¥107.02

  26. Transportation • Bus is complicated. • Taxi is expensive and travel time is unpredictable. • Some times your destination is within walking distance. • Best way to travel  subway • It’s cheap, safe and punctual • Closes at midnight • Opens at 5:30am • Information in English available at any station • Buy a one-day pass • Not so easy!

  27. Food • Sushi – in Tsukiji (Fish Market) • Yakitori (grilled chicken) – in Yakitori Bar or Izakaya. • Ramen (noodle soup) • Tempura – in Asakusa • Shabu-shabu • Sukiyaki • Kaiseki (Japanese typical full-course dishes (but each dish is quite small...) • Yatai

  28. Culture • Clothing • Famous traditional Japanese clothing: kimono. Many different types of kimonos including Yukata, Furisode, Mofuku, Uchikake and Houmongi. • Yukata: casual light cotton kimono for wearing in summer. • Music • The koto is one of the most popular Japanese traditional musical instruments. • Koto music is evocative of traditional Japan with the attributes of the western harp, dulcimer and lute.

  29. Culture • Entertainment & Fun • Japanese people have fun watching sports (baseball), playing golf, going to a karaoke bar, and drinking. • Marriage • More people are united in marriage on their own will through love. • The practice of “Mi-ai”, an interview for a man and woman with a view to marriage arranged by their parents or a third party, is still observed to end in a happy married life for many.

  30. Tips-Do’s • Buy Japanese souvenirs in Asakusa • Rock-out at a Karaoke bar • Eat sushi at the Fish Market early in the morning (when coming back from a night club!) • Make a reservation if going to a famous restaurant • Keep the subway map with you! • Demonstrate that you care about Japanese culture • Bow • Speak some Japanese

  31. Tips-Don’ts • Throwing cigarettes on ground is strictly prohibited. • In non-smoking areas, smoking while walking or standing on the street is banned. • Offenders will face a max fine of 50,000 yen ($467) • Don’t bargain – You could try in Akihabara or Ameyoko • DO NOT go to Kabuki-cho at night

  32. Important words • Hello  kon nichi wa • Thank you  arigato • Bye  sayonara • Price? Cost?  ikura (desuka) • Help  tasukete (kutasai) • English?  Eigo? • Beer  bee ru • Cheers  kam pai

  33. Q&A See appendix for additional info

  34. Bibliography • http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/basic/index.html • http://wikitravel.org/en/Tokyo • http://www.worldexecutive.com/cityguides/tokyo/business_tips.html • http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-754376-tokyo_tokyo-i;_ylt=AiGgtBQM4ZoaN52mswfoZk1NFWoL • http://premium.hoovers.com/subscribe/co/factsheet.xhtml?ID=52293 • http://search.eb.com/eb/article?tocId=9072783&query=tokyo&ct=eb • http://www.frommers.com/destinations/tokyo/0085010001.html • http://www.careerforum.net/Company/CompanyProfile/3/155/ • http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/jp-13.html • http://www.terumo.co.jp/English/ir/highlights.html • http://www.terumomedical.com/ • http://finance.yahoo.com/q/pr?s=PRU • http://www.prudential.com/productsAndServices/0,1474,intPageID%253D5875%2526blnPrinterFriendly%253D0,00.html • http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/culture/culture.html • http://www.tokyoessentials.com/asakusa.html • http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/english/index.htm • http://www.japan-zone.com/japan_gallery/urban/urban104 • http://www.aquacity.co.jp/en/viewpoint/5index.html • http://www.asakusa-e.com/rekisi/rekishi_e.htm • http://gojapan.about.com/cs/articlesbytopic/a/articlesight.htm

  35. APPENDIX

  36. Top Sightseeing:Odaiba (Waterfront city) • Over 80 shops, 60 restaurants and a 13-screen multiplex cinema. • Unforgettable night views • Statue of Liberty • Rainbow Bridge

  37. Top Sightseeing:Tokyo Tower • 333 meters high (1,092 ft). • Since 1958 is has been the world's tallest self-supporting iron tower. • It weighs 4000 tons. • It’s painted in white and orange to meet aviation safety regulations. • The Tokyo tower broadcasts 14 signals for radio and television. • Visitors can take an elevator to an observatory level which provides excellent views of the city.

  38. Map of Tokyo

  39. Weather

  40. Subway map

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