NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — With 209 Japanese companies with locations in Tennessee, Japan is the biggest foreign investor in the state. These companies account for 55,000 jobs and $20 billion in capital. The Japan-America Society of Tennessee promotes Japanese culture and a connector of Japanese businesses with Tennessee. The Cherry Blossom festival is April 11th at Public Square in Nashville, 9:30am - 5pm.
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Masami Izumida Tyson, the Chief of Staff Office to Mayor Freddie O'Connell and Sammie Arnold, Executive Director of the Japanese Society of Tennessee show how Japanese companies invest in Tennessee.
Masami Izumida Tyson, Chief of Staff Office to Mayor Freddie O'Connell and Sammie Arnold, Executive Director of the Japanese Society of Tennessee are our guests.
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