Teiko Trade and Investment Board

The Teiko Trade and Investment Board also known as TTIB, it is responsible for promoting foreign-direct investment in the country. It is an independent agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Founded in 1849 as the Teiko Trade House, it was originally responsible for expanding the country's trade interests in Asia. It was later renamed as Teiko Trade and Investment Forum in 1946 and got it current name in 2010. It is currently headed by managing director Shingo Mido, former vice president for corporate strategy and director of financial planning at Yotsuba Financial Group. The main office is located in Aoi, Kaijo but it has satellite offices in Rakuzan, Naha and Akamayu.