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We hope that this information will be useful for you.</p> <p class="text-align-justify">Kind regards,</p> <p class="text-align-justify">The EU-Japan Centre's team</p> <p>PS: Don't forget to follow us on Linkedin, X (@EUJapanCentre), and Instagram to receive regular updates on our activities!</p></div> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>   </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>   <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="mcnBoxedTextBlock" style="min-width:100%;">  <tbody class="mcnBoxedTextBlockOuter"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="mcnBoxedTextBlockInner">  <table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="min-width:100%;" class="mcnBoxedTextContentContainer"> <tbody><tr> <td style="padding-top:25px; padding-left:18px; padding-bottom:9px; padding-right:18px;"> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" width="100%" style="min-width: 100% !important;background-color: #005096;border: 3px none #005096;"> <tbody><tr> <td valign="top" class="mcnTextContent" style="padding: 10px 18px;color: #DD6A6A;font-family: Helvetica;font-size: 14px;font-weight: normal;text-align: left;"> <h2 class="null" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color:#FFFFFF">Upcoming Events and Calls</span></h2> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>   </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>  <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="mcnTextBlock" style="min-width:100%;"> <tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top:9px;">   <table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="max-width:100%; 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font-size: 16px; padding: 10px 18px;"> <a class="mcnButton " title="Buy Now" href="https://www.eu-japan.eu/eubusinessinjapan/library/news/biotech-business-mission-to-japan-2026-applications-are-open" target="_blank" style="font-weight: normal;letter-spacing: normal;line-height: 100%;text-align: center;text-decoration: none;color: #FFFFFF;">View more</a> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="mcnCaptionBlock"> <tbody class="mcnCaptionBlockOuter"> <tr> <td class="mcnCaptionBlockInner" valign="top" style="padding:9px;"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnCaptionRightContentOuter" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" class="mcnCaptionRightContentInner" style="padding:0 9px ;"> <table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnCaptionRightImageContentContainer" width="176"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="mcnCaptionRightImageContent" align="center" valign="top"> <img alt="" src="https://www.eu-japan.eu/sites/default/files/styles/bij_newsletter_side/public/eubij/Applications%20are%20open%20for%20Vulcanus%20in%20Europe%202027_0.png?itok=PJs5YWz0" width="176" style="max-width:600px;" class="mcnImage"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table class="mcnCaptionRightTextContentContainer" align="right" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="352"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" class="mcnTextContent"> <h3 class="null">Vulcanus in Europe 2027: Applications are open</h3> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The Vulcanus interns represent a valuable addition to the R&D workforce, offering deep insight into Japanese culture and providing an essential asset for building successful business relationships with Japan.</div> <br> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="mcnButtonBlock" style="min-width:100%;"> <tbody class="mcnButtonBlockOuter"> <tr> <td style="padding-top:0;" valign="top" align="right" class="mcnButtonBlockInner"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnButtonContentContainer" style="border-collapse: separate !important;border-radius: 0px;background-color: #005096;"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center" valign="middle" class="mcnButtonContent" style="font-family: Arial; 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e-News May 2026

Dear Subscriber,

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

In this May issue, you will find calls for the upcoming Digital and Biotech business missions, our Vulcanus in Europe applications, and our World-Class Manufacturing programme; as well as partnership opportunities and a press review! 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

Biotech Business Mission to Japan 2026 – Applications are open

Applications are now open for the EU-Japan Centre’s Biotech Business Mission to Japan 2026.

Vulcanus in Europe 2027: Applications are open

The Vulcanus interns represent a valuable addition to the R&D workforce, offering deep insight into Japanese culture and providing an essential asset for building successful business relationships with Japan.

Apply for our Digital Business Mission

Are you running a business that specialises in digital technologies, and looking for new ways to expand internationally, meet trusted partners, and gain visibility in one of the most technologically advanced markets in the world?

World-Class Manufacturing in Japan: A unique opportunity to experience Japanese manufacturing excellence

Applications are now open for the 56th edition of the EU Japan Centre’s World Class Manufacturing (WCM) mission.

'About Japan' webinar series: work in progress

The EUBIJ staff is preparing a new series of webinars. Stay tuned for more information about business opportunities in Japan.

Business News

Press review: May 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.