vernon.north@oyama.ca wrote:
> In article <lPzLb.3039$Wa.2434@news-server.bigpond.net.au>, 
> thegoons@bigpond.com says...
>  ~ Amazing isn't it, the EXPO 2005 in Aichi is supposed to foster international
>  ~ exchange, yet a look at their website "says it all"
>  ~ 
>  ~ - Tenders for construction services must comply with a specification
>  ~ document, which they make available only in Japanese language, not English.
>  ~ 
>  ~ - A tender for provision of staff for an international restaurant and stores
>  ~ facility may only be submitted by hand, mail/fax/e-mail not acceptable; ie:
>  ~ effectively limiting it to local companies
>  ~ 
>  ~ - Similar tenders for the new Central Japan International Airport
>  ~ construction and supply of equipment/systems was exactly the same - all
>  ~ official documentation was provided in Japanese language only.
>  ~ 
>  ~ The Japs are notorious for a closed-door policy. Gaijins can go get stuffed
>  ~ when there is money or contracts involved, yet they will "make a buck out of
>  ~ gaijin" by having an International Expo.
>  ~ 
> Do American, Canadian, Australian, and British companies issue 
> specification documents in Japanese?
> 
Anyone know a major US/European/Australian/(etc.) company that has a 
sizeable, successful business in Japan?

John W.