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About the FactsheetTokens offer a functionality other than and beyond that of a general-purpose medium of exchange. Cryptocurrencies and tokens are issued in the framework of Initial Coin Offering (ICO) and Initial Token Offering (ITO) respectively. This factsheet titled "Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Tokens" takes a close look at this sector and its regulatory landscape in Japan, and focuses on the impact the EU-Japan EPA has on this sector. To read the factsheet, please click here.Past...

Contractual Service Suppliers and Independent Professionals of the EU are allowed to supply services and engage in business activities in Japan.

About the FactsheetCrowdfunding is a segment of the fintech industry focused on funding of projects, ventures, and firms via online crowdsourced fundraising. This factsheet titled "Crowdfunding and P2P Lending" takes a close look at the regulatory landscape in Japan and focuses on the impact the EU-Japan EPA has on this sector. To read the factsheet, please click here.Past Webinar: A Webinar was organised on this topic. Please click here to access the recording and the slides. The complete text...

About the Factsheet The aim of this Factsheet is to explain to EU dairy exporters the market access opportunities offered by the Agreement for an Economic Partnership (EPA) as well as, in a brief overview, the relevant Rules of Origin, Japan’s procedure for the application of a TRQ share and import procedures in Japan. This factsheet takes a close look at the different types of preference in terms of tarrifs and quotas. It then gives further information about the liberalisation of exported...

About the Factsheet The aim of this Factsheet is to explain to EU exporters of fishery products the market access opportunities offered by the EU-Japan Economic Partnership (EPA). This factsheet takes a close look at market access, focusing on tariff lines and the different types of preferences applied by Japan on imports of EU fish products. It then gives comprehensive information the rules of origin applied for these fishery products. To read the factsheet, please click here. Webinar...

About the FactsheetThe aim of this Factsheet is to explain to EU exporters of Footwear and Leather products, the market access opportunities offered by the EU-Japan Agreement for an Economic Partnership as well as, in a brief overview, the relevant Rules of Origin. This factsheet takes a close look at market access for different products such as raw hides, skins, leather, articles of leather, saddlery, travel goods, footwear articles and more. It then focuses on criteria that a product needs to...

About the FactsheetThe aim of this Factsheet is to explain to EU exporters of Forestry products, the market access opportunities offered by the EU-Japan Agreement for an Economic Partnership as well as, in a brief overview, the relevant Rules of Origin. This factsheet takes a close look at market access for different products such as wood and articles of wood; cork and articles of cork; manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic...

About the Factsheet The aim of this Factsheet is to explain to EU fruit and vegetable exporters the market access opportunities offered by the EU-Japan Agreement for an Economic Partnership as well as, in a brief overview, the relevant Rules of Origin and import procedures in Japan. This factsheet takes a close look at the EPA preferences regarding the different types of fruit and vegetables. It then focuses on the Rules of Origin under the EPA for these fruit and vegetables products. To read...

The aim of this factsheet is to explain to EU exporters of products protected by EU geographical indications (GIs), the opportunities offered by the EPA as regards to such protection in Japan.

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About the Factsheet Japan’s insurance market is the world’s third-largest, behind the US and China, comprising 8.62% of the world’s insurance premiums, and Japan’s market for life-insurance comprises nearly 73% of its total insurance market. The EPA covers numerous aspects of the insurance services and allows Europeans to find new opportunities on this market. This factsheet titled "Insurances: Life" takes a close look at Japan's Insurance market and provides comprehensive information on the...

About the Factsheet Japan’s insurance market is highly-concentrated. While the Japanese market has 54 companies offering non-life insurance services, the three largest firms have an 87% combined market share. The EPA covers numerous aspects of the insurance services and allows Europeans to find new opportunities on this market. This factsheet titled "Insurances: Non-Life" takes a close look at Japan's Insurance market landscape and provides comprehensive information on the regulatory landscape...

About the Factsheet Japan Post Holdings is the world’s 6th largest insurance company by revenue, at $US 116.6 Billion. Japan Post holds approximately a quarter of Japan’s life-insurance market, and filed to enter non-life insurance market in 2012. The EPA covers numerous aspects of the insurance services and allows Europeans to find new opportunities on this market. This factsheet titled "Insurances: Postal" takes a close look at Japan's Insurance market and provides comprehensive information on...

About the Factsheet Japan’s reinsurance landscape is populated partially by foreign firms specializing in reinsurance within the Japanese market. While Japan’s market-landscape has two domestic firms which are dedicated reinsurance firms, Japan has six dedicated foreign reinsurance firms. The EPA covers numerous aspects of the insurance services and allows Europeans to find new opportunities on this market. This factsheet titled "Insurances: Reinsurance" takes a close look at Japan's Insurance...

The aim of this Factsheet is to explain to European companies how they can leverage the EPA to their advantage when interested in approaching the Japanese market.

The EU-Japan EPA grants access to professionals beyond what is secured by GATS.

Access for business visitors for investment purposes (BVIP) is outlined in the treaty for those employed by firms doing business in Japan and the European Union.

About the Factsheet The aim of this Factsheet is to explain to EU exporters of malt, starches, wheat gluten and albuminoidal substances, the market access opportunities offered by the EU-Japan Agreement for an Economic Partnership. This factsheet takes a close look at the EPA preferences and the tariff concessions regarding the aforementioned types of cereals. It then focuses on the origin certification procedures and the Rules of Origin under the EPA for these different products. To read the...

About the Factsheet The aim of this Factsheet to explain to EU exporters of goods to Japan the market access opportunities offered by the EU-Japan Economic Partnership (EPA). This factsheet takes a close look at international maritime transport services defined in the Agreement. It then highlights the coverage of obligations related to that kind of transport. It also gives information on container stations and depot services, as well as on customs clearance services, maritime agency services and...

The aim of this Factsheet is to explain to EU meat exporters the market access opportunities offered by the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement.