Teikoku Databank America Launches New Website Aimed At Bridging Business in the US, Japan, and Europe via Information and Community

Business Wire, May 16, 2005

NEW YORK -- Teikoku Databank America, Inc. formed the first and only online business community of its kind written in English. This new website (www.teikoku.com) provides not just a wealth of business information essential for companies and entrepreneurs seeking or already engaging in business in Japan, U.S., and Europe, but a unique online community with interactive business forums where members can actually exchange information and get advice on global business. Membership is free with registration.

The site is designed to play a key role in facilitating business communities in the U.S., Japan, and Europe. The website's core feature is "TDB Forum," where members can gather numerous information and firsthand business advice. One element of "TDB Forum" is "Expert Opinions." Here, professionals in different industries exchange business knowledge, advice and experience. "TDB Forum" is the perfect arena for identifying potential business partners and exploring business opportunities in the global marketplace.

Members can now "tap into" Teikoku's flagship product: the world's largest database of Japanese companies. Utilizing this excellent source of information and the support of "TDB Forum" can contribute to US and European companies' smooth transition into the Japanese market.

Members can search and purchase articles, reports, summaries, and analyses on a particular company or industry. They can also access the free "Directory of Japanese Affiliated Company" and "Economic Trends Report".

Also without cost is a subscription to Japanese Business Flash, an e-newsletter published bi-weekly on the website.

"The site is more than just a portal to Japanese company information. Its primary goal is to become the facilitator for business communities in the U.S., Japan, and Europe through diverse information. It also reflects our company's fundamental mission - to support economic activities and contribute to society development as a reliable information partner," said Tamotsu Inami, president and CEO of Teikoku Databank America, Inc.

Teikoku Databank America, Inc. is the leading provider of information on Japanese companies and industries. Boasting the world's largest database of Japanese companies, Teikoku provides the most reliable, accurate, and highest-quality business information essential for successful credit investigation, market research, and business intelligence-gathering in Japan.

The Japanese company profile database is compiled by 1,500 professional field investigators engaging in research activities via an 82-office network in Japan.

Please visit http://www.teikoku.com for more information.