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.

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Looking for information about Japan

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Get logistical support in Japan

Promote Japanese investments in the EU

Do you want to train yourself to work in Japan?

Committed to continuously improving and staying up to date with the latest business trends in Japan, those programmes are designed to equip EU business people with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in this exciting market.

Be an intern in a Japanese company "Vulcanus"

Market access workshops

World Class Manufacturing

Event

'About Japan' webinar series 270: Entering the Japanese Market - Understanding the Business Landscape and Culture

15

SEP

2026

Why do so many European companies still struggle to enter Japan, and what do those who succeed do differently?

10:30 - 11:30

Biotech Poster 2026

Biotech Business Mission in Japan

The Biotech Business Mission in Japan is organised on the fringe of the BioJapan Expo in Japan.

Event

'About Japan' webinar series 271: First Meetings and Sales - Building Trust and Presenting Your Business

13

OCT

2026

Why do first meetings with Japanese companies so often go well, and then go nowhere?

10:30 - 11:30

Digital mission Japan

Digital Solutions Business Mission in Japan

Join our Digital Solutions Business Mission in Japan and exhibit for free at Ceatec, one of Asia's leading digital technology exhibitions (Tokyo)

Event

'About Japan' webinar series 272: Cybersecurity Market in Japan

27

OCT

2026

More information coming soon...

10:30 - 11:30

Event

'About Japan' webinar series 273: Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies

17

NOV

2026

What business opportunities does Japan’s CCUS market offer to European SMEs?

10:30 - 11:30

Event

'About Japan' webinar series 274: Negotiation and Closing - From Agreement to Long-term Partnership

24

NOV

2026

More information coming soon...

10:30 - 11:30

Event

'About Japan' webinar series 275: Waste Management in Japan, opportunities for EU SMEs

01

DEC

2026

More information coming soon...

10:30 - 11:30

EU-Japan Centre's flag

Green Business Mission in Japan

Promote your green technologies at Tokyo’ Decarbonisation Expo with the support of the EU-Japan Centre.

World Class Manufacturing - March Session

Discover Japan's world-class manufacturing standards with an authentic "Gemba" experience. Gain valuable insights to enhance your company's lean strategy. Take advantage of this unparalleled opportunity to learn from the best.

nanotechnologies

Nanotech Business Mission in Japan

The Nanotech Business Mission in Japan is organised on the fringe of the nano tech Expo in Japan. The selected SMEs and clusters will be able to showcase their technology during the fair within a common booth. (This mission is currently suspended).

Smart Factory & Robotics

Smart Factory & Robotics Business Mission

Smart Factory & Robotics Business Mission in Japan is organised on the fringe of the Factory Innovation Week in Japan. The selected SMEs and clusters will be able to showcase their technology during the fair within a common booth.

minerva july 2026

Minerva Policy Reports: Call for Expert Proposals - July 2026

The Minerva Policy Reports deliver research on the dynamic political, economic, and industrial relations between the European Union (EU) and Japan, with the goal of providing analysis and strategic perspectives on the most policy issues facing the EU and Japan.

EU-Japan Centre newsletter 94

The Centre's June 2026 newsletter has been released !

The Centre quarterly newsletter, June 2026 issue has been released !

Minerva Bioeconomy

Minerva Policy Reports: Call for Expert Proposals - Bioeconomy

The Minerva Policy Reports deliver research on the dynamic political, economic, and industrial relations between the European Union (EU) and Japan, with the goal of providing analysis and strategic perspectives on the most policy issues facing the EU and Japan.

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Generic Helpdesk

Our generic helpdesk usually covers aspects such as market information, import regulations, search for partners, standards…

Tax and Public Procurement Helpdesk

Dedicated to EU SMEs looking for opportunities in Japanese public procurement calls or needing support for tax matters.

EPA Helpdesk

The EPA Helpdesk answers EPA-related queries from EU companies.

Intellectual Property Helpdesk

This helpdesk provides general content about intellectual property rights, technology transfer, and related topics between the EU and Japan.

Horizon Europe National Contact Point

Horizon Europe is the EU's main program for research and innovation.

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EU-Japan Centre

EU-Japan Centre

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.

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