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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Business support missions in Japan

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Business information about Japan

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EU-Japan Business Round Table

Host a Japanese intern in R&D

Be an intern in a Japanese company "Vulcanus"

Business opportunities - Enterprise Europe Network

Promote your products / services in Japan

Tax and Public Procurement Helpdesk

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Free trade agreement helpdesk

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Logistical Support in Japan

Industrial clusters & regions

Promote Japanese investments in the EU

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'About Japan' webinar series 238: Market Situation and Potentials for Eco-Housing Materials and Technologies in Japan

OCT

2024

What business opportunities does the Japanese Eco-Housing market offer to EU SMEs?

10:30 - 11:30

EU-Japan Open Dialogue on corporate sustainability due diligence -- EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

Oct

2024

In this webinar, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will share Japan’s efforts on business and human rights, while the European Commission will provide an overview of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDDD) and its implementation, including the development of guidelines, and its impacts on foreign and Japanese companies.

'About Japan' webinar series 239: Mastering B2B Tech in Japan - Strategies to Reach Key Decision Makers

NOV

2024

How can EU B2B tech companies effectively connect with Japan’s decision-making units (DMU) and succeed in a competitive market?

10:30 - 11:30

Get ready for Japan - Oct / Nov

Oct

2024

For 30 years, the 'Get Ready for Japan' programme has given European companies the knowledge and tools to succeed in Japan. With a commitment to continuously improve and stay up to date with the latest business trends in Japan, the programme is designed to equip EU businessmen/women with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in this exciting market.

Matchmaking event at the Kawasaki International Eco-Tech Fair 2024

Nov

2024

Participants will take part in a 3-day matchmaking event at the Kawasaki International Eco-Tech Fair 2024 in Culttz Kawasaki.

'About Japan' webinar series 240: How to conduct a successful meeting with Japanese?

NOV

2024

What is important to make a successful meeting with Japanese?

10:30 - 11:30

Space Business Mission in Japan

Jan

2025

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

The Centre's October 2024 newsletter is out !

The Centre quarterly newsletter, October 2024 issue, is out !

In this issue:

EC tender opportunity : study on production & use of advanced materials

Forthcoming tender opportunity - In mid-October the Commission will publish a tender notice for a study on the production and use of advanced materials in the EU, in comparison with the US, UK, China, South Korea and Japan.

'About Japan' webinar series 241: Consumption tax in Japan – 2024 Overview

DEC

2024

This webinar will give an outline of the rules and the latest developments regarding Consumption Tax in Japan

10:30 - 11:30

Innovation Mission

Dec

2024

Mission participants will exhibit and participate in the Innovation Leaders Summit (“ILS”) 2024 in Toranomon Hills, one of Tokyo’s most iconic business venues.

Green Business Mission in Japan

Feb

2025

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

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The EU-Japan Centre currently produces 5 newsletters :

EU-Japan NEWS - our flagship newsletter covering the Centre's support services, information about EU (or Member States) - Japan cooperation
Japanese Industry and Policy News
“About Japan” e-News (Only available for EU companies / EU organisations)
Japan Tax and Public Procurement Weekly Tender Digest (Only available for EU companies / EU organisations)
Tech Transfer Helpdesk Newsletter