The House Ways & Means Committee is holding a ‘Hearing Series on Tax Reform: Growing Our Economy and Creating Jobs.’ They are collecting statements for the congressional record on the consequences of the Repatriation and GILTI Taxes on Americans living abroad, particularly small business corporations owned by individual overseas Americans.

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) conducts a survey every year on the obstacles foreign businesses face in Japan and the attractiveness of Japan for the purpose of improving the business environment. 

The ACCJ congratulates Charles D. Lake II, ACCJ President Emeritus; President - Aflac International; and Chairman and Representative Director - Aflac Life Insurance Japan Ltd.; for being awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon (旭日中綬章), at the 2018 Spring Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals on April 29th. 

Mr. Lake was recognized for his contributions to promoting Japan’s insurance and financial industries as well as strengthening economic relations and promoting friendships between Japan and the United States.