EU-Japan Centre Past events

'About Japan' webinar series 269: Green Ammonia Market in Japan

MAR

2026

What strategic business opportunities does Japan’s emerging green ammonia ecosystem offer to EU SMEs?

10:30 - 11:30

Current status and challenges of the circular economy: Toward a growth-oriented resource-autonomous economy

Mar

2026

Circular economy is an economic system that aims to enhance industrial competitiveness and economic growth while ensuring efficient and cyclical use of resources at all stages of the supply chain and value chain, based on the premise of reuse/recycle from the product design stage. In this webinar, the authorities of both Japan and the EU will introduce the latest status and challenges of evolving CE policies and initiatives, and explore ways of cooperation.

Vulcanus in Europe - host a Japanese intern in R&D

A unique opportunity for EU companies to host Japanese S&T university students as interns for R&D.

'About Japan' webinar series 268: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Japan - Market Structure, Business Models and Entry Opportunities for EU Companies

MAR

2026

What concrete business opportunities does Japan’s fast-growing battery energy storage market offer to EU companies, and how can they realistically enter it?

10:30 - 11:30

'About Japan' webinar series 267: Understanding ‘the Why’ behind Japanese business behaviours – the keys for relationship management

MAR

2026

Understanding Japanese behaviour is the key to building successful and trustful relationships. But how can you unlock the ‘Why’ behind Japanese business culture?

10:30 - 11:30

Minerva Policy Webinar 02: IT Services in Japan’s Public Sector: Pathways for European Engagement

FEB

2026

How European companies (in particular SMEs) can have better access to (Digital) Public Procurement in Japan and which Areas of the market offer better opportunities

10:30 - 11:30

'About Japan' webinar series 266: Solar Power Industry Market in Japan

FEB

2026

How is the Japanese government promoting photovoltaics? What are the current market trends (such as new products, PV parcs, smart grids) in Japan? What is the legal framework for solar power plants?

10:30 - 11:30

Expectations and Prospects for Sustainable Chemistry: Exploring Future Directions Together in EU and Japan

Feb

2026

This webinar, focusing on “Sustainable Chemistry”, will invite policy officials from Japan and the EU as well as representatives of the industry to discuss challenges, expectations, and future directions for promoting sustainable chemistry.

Global Financial City Osaka – Business and Fintech Opportunities in Osaka, Japan Webinar

Feb

2026

Discover Osaka’s international financial strategy and business opportunities for European organisations in Japan’s second largest metropolitan economy, actively positioning itself as an international financial hub supported by strong public initiatives and a growing fintech ecosystem.

'About Japan' webinar series 265: Opening Pop-Up Stores and Setting up a franchise in Japan

FEB

2026

Pop-Up or Franchise: What is the Optimal Strategy for International Brands Entering the Japanese Retail Market?

10:30 - 11:30

'About Japan' webinar series 264: Winning Presentation Strategies for Japanese Business Settings

FEB

2026

How can you build a successful presentation for a Japanese audience?

10:30 - 11:30

Lunar or deep space exploration, satellite equipment, upstream or ground-based space-related technologies and downstream applications

Space Business Mission in Japan

Promote your company at Tokyo’ ISIEX Expo with the support of the EU-Japan Centre.

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EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation

Joint venture established in 1987 by the European Commission (DG GROW) and the Japanese Government (METI) for promoting all forms of industrial, trade and investment cooperation between the EU and Japan.