MPR’s Andrew Haeg reports on political and business commentary regarding trade with Japan. Minnesota business leaders and experts on Japan convened to discuss the opportunities and challenges of doing business in Japan. The country is Minnesota's second-largest trading partner, and the state's exports to Japan are growing.

The CEO's of some of Minnesota's largest companies say they're optimistic about business prospects in Japan, but they also expressed concern about the deep problems facing the Japanese. The symposium was sponsored by the Minnesota International Center. Speakers included former Vice President Walter Mondale and ex-ambassador Tom Foley, who discussed the impact of the recent change in Japan's government.