Zadankai Series Part One: Investing in Japanese Equities

*Friday, May 29, 2009* *This event is sold out.* In 2008, the Japan Society launched our annual _Zadankai_ (roundtable) series to provide you an opportunity to tap into the knowledge and expertise of our Board of Directors. In 2009, our _Zadankai_ series will continue to bring you unique, intimate discussions with various members of our Board. Participation in each discussion will be limited to approximately 15 people to ensure a truly roundtable conversation. Lunch will be provided, courtesy of each hosting Board member. Read on for a description of Part One of this exciting luncheon series. Equity capital markets are dependent on information provided by companies regarding their current financial situations and estimates of future performance, providing real time feedback on what investors think about the companies in which they are invested. Because market prices are determined by actual allocations of financial capital, the markets provide a quantitative measure of corporate performance. In countries like the U.S. that allow corporate mergers and acquisitions, capital markets can become a means of corporate control, determining the very existence of companies. Kouji Yamada will discuss whether a unique Japanese context makes Japanese capital markets different from the U.S., and if current capital market conditions are changing the way Japan does business. *Kouji Yamada* is the founder and chief investment officer of JCA Partners, an investment management firm focused on small to mid-cap Japanese public equities. Previously, Mr. Yamada was a co-founding member of the International Investment Policy Committee for Dodge & Cox. He is a CFA charterholder. Mr. Yamada received an MBA from the Harvard School of Business Administration and a BA from the University of Chicago. *Time:* Friday, May 29, 2009 Check In: 11:45am Program: Noon to 1:30pm *Location:* Morrison & Foerster LLP 425 Market Street, 33rd Floor San Francisco, CA ["map":http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&hs=fGm&q=425+Market+Street,+San+Francisco,+CA+94105&um=1&ie=UTF-8&split=0&gl=us&ei=blvRSbzaCcHgnQeM07XMBQ&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title] *Cost:* $30 Japan Society Members $45 General Admission _Advance registration is required as lunch will be provided. This is a special event hosted by the Japan Society of Northern California. Lecture event discounts do not apply and guest passes will not be accepted. *The deadline to RSVP for this event is Friday, May 22, 2009*; refunds will not be made after this date._ Friday, May 29, 2009 This event is sold out. In 2008, the Japan Society launched our annual Zadankai (roundtable) series to provide you an opportunity to tap into the knowledge and expertise of our Board of Directors. In 2009, our Zadankai series will continue to bring you unique, intimate discussions with various members of our Board. Participation in each discussion will be limited to approximately 15 people to ensure a truly roundtable conversation. Lunch will be provided, courtesy of each hosting Board member. Read on for a description of Part One of this exciting luncheon series. Equity capital markets are dependent on information provided by companies regarding their current financial situations and estimates of future performance, providing real time feedback on what investors think about the companies in which they are invested. Because market prices are determined by actual allocations of financial capital, the markets provide a quantitative measure of corporate performance. In countries like the U.S. that allow corporate mergers and acquisitions, capital markets can become a means of corporate control, determining the very existence of companies. Kouji Yamada will discuss whether a unique Japanese context makes Japanese capital markets different from the U.S., and if current capital market conditions are changing the way Japan does business. Kouji Yamada is the founder and chief investment officer of JCA Partners, an investment management firm focused on small to mid-cap Japanese public equities. Previously, Mr. Yamada was a co-founding member of the International Investment Policy Committee for Dodge & Cox. He is a CFA charterholder. Mr. Yamada received an MBA from the Harvard School of Business Administration and a BA from the University of Chicago. Time: Friday, May 29, 2009 Check In: 11:45am Program: Noon to 1:30pm Location: Morrison & Foerster LLP 425 Market Street, 33rd Floor San Francisco, CA [<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&hs=fGm&q=425+Market+Street,+San+Francisco,+CA+94105&um=1&ie=UTF-8&split=0&gl=us&ei=blvRSbzaCcHgnQeM07XMBQ&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title">map</a>] Cost: $30 Japan Society Members $45 General Admission Advance registration is required as lunch will be provided. This is a special event hosted by the Japan Society of Northern California. Lecture event discounts do not apply and guest passes will not be accepted. The deadline to RSVP for this event is Friday, May 22, 2009; refunds will not be made after this date.

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