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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Do you want to expand your business to Japan?

Discover the most consulted pages in business services.

Participate in Business Missions

Looking for information about Japan

Find a Partner with the Enterprise Europe Network

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

Event

Minerva Policy Webinar 03: Potential of EU-Japan cooperation in the area of Green Steel

01

OCT

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

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.

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)

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).

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.

Japanese Economic and Business Weekly Newsletter

JAPANESE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: 11 July - 16 July,2026

The EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and policy matters. Check out this week's edition!

Nippon Export Award 2026-27

The Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BLCCJ) is organizing the 13^th edition of the Nippon Export Award.

EU-Japan Centre newsletter 94

The Centre's June 2026 newsletter has been released !

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

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Our helpdesks

The EU-Japan Centre is managing the following helpdesks...

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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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