EXECUTIVES WITH JAPAN’S BIOTECH INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (JBA) discussed with me the issues they face. Despite creating hundreds of startups, and Bioclusters, they need a success. Their international BioJapan conference has a low participant to meeting ratio, and needs more international delegates. Japan is new to partnering. They are making strong efforts to connect to other Bioclusters worldwide. They recognize that Japan is a tough place for foreigners to navigate, and acknowledge that help is needed. The language and complexity of transportation require a local guide to help foreigners.