Katsunobu Shimizu, CEO of Citizen Watches Australia (CWA). Inset: Jae Lee, Managing Director of CWA. Background photo: Happy crew of Australia II is saluted by spectators as they were towed to dock are after defeating the American 12-meter yacht Liberty in the 7th and final race of America's Cup series. Credit: Bettmann/Getty Images/SBS
Citizen Watches Australia（CWA) was established in 1965 as the first overseas office for Japan's Citizen Watch. How did it gain acceptance in Australia, where anti-Japanese sentiment still ran deep? We spoke with Katsunobu Shimizu, CEO of CWA, and Marketing Director Jae Lee.
Citizen Watches Australia（CWA) was established in 1965 as the first overseas office for Japan's Citizen Watch. How did it gain acceptance in Australia, where anti-Japanese sentiment still ran deep? We spoke with Katsunobu Shimizu, CEO of CWA, and Marketing Director Jae Lee.
Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Japan-Australia Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation in 1976. To mark this occasion, we will be highlighting Japanese companies that have been operating in Australia for over 50 years.
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