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e-News August 2026

Dear Subscriber,

Welcome to the EU-Japan Centre's monthly e-News!

In this August issue, you will find information on our upcoming events, a call for the Nanotechnology Business Mission, new publications on CCS and robotics, and much more! We hope that this information will be useful for you.

Kind regards,

The EU-Japan Centre's team

PS: Don't forget to follow us on Linkedin, X (@EUJapanCentre), and Instagram to receive regular updates on our activities!

Upcoming Events and Calls

Nanotechnology Business Mission to Japan 2026

Join the Innovation Mission to Japan from 1-4 December 2025, organised by the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation.

Minerva Policy Reports: Call for Expert Proposals - July 2026

The Minerva Policy Reports deliver comprehensive research on the dynamic relations between the European Union and Japan, with the goal of providing policymakers and industry leaders with in-depth analysis and strategic perspectives on the most prominent policy issues facing the EU and Japan.

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

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

Business News

Press review: August 2026

In this section you will find this month's press review, which contains a selection of some of the most interesting Japan-related online articles that have been published over the past month.

Minerva Policy Report: EU-Japan Robotics Supply Chain

This report examines how the EU and Japan can strengthen cooperation on solar photovoltaic (PV) supply chains.

Report: Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Technologies in Japan

The aim of this report is to provide an overview of the market for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage technologies as a key component of Japan’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality.