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Prefecture flag Main City: Nagasaki Population: 1,378,000 people, ranking 29/47 prefectures (2015) [1] Area: 4,105 km2 [2] Geographical / Landscape description Nagasaki Prefecture is located in the north-western part of Kyushu. It borders Saga Prefecture in the east and is otherwise surrounded by water. The prefecture also includes a very large number of small islands (588). The sea area under the control of the prefectural government is about 25 times the land area itself. [2] Climate The...

The EU-Japan Centre has extended the application deadline for its latest "Cluster and SME support mission to Japan" until the 28th of November.This 5-day mission will focus on the Nanotech sector and will consist of market-specific business seminars, group company visits, one-on-one meetings at a targeted trade fair with showcasing and networking events to maximise opportunities for EU participants. In addition, the mission will provide EU clusters with the opportunity to benchmark with their...

The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for applications for its next nanotech sector Cluster/SME mission to be organised in Japan.

N.B. This webinar is only open to participants in the EU-Japan Centre's January 2016 "Nanotech Cluster Mission to Japan"25-29 January EU-level Nanotech mission to JapanAbout the missionThe mission lasts 5 days and is composed of market-specific business seminars, group company visits, one-on-one meetings at a targeted trade fair with showcaseing and networking events to maximise opportunities for the EU participants. In addition, the mission will provide EU clusters the opportunity to benchmark...

The International Nanotechnology Exhibition and Conference (nano tech) is the world’s largest nanotechnology fair. It offers an extensive Business Matching service which allows participants to forge new technical partnerships by allowing them to establish meetings and with other members prior to the exhibition. The fair is held in January every year.> Learn more about Nano tech Expo Japan

Prefecture flag Main City: Nara Population: 1,365,000 people, ranking 30/47 prefecture (2015) [1] Area: 3,691 km2 [2] Geographical / Landscape description Nara Prefecture is part of the Kansai region of Japan. Landlocked, mountainous areas occupy about 60% of the prefecture's land. [2] Climate The climate of Nara Prefecture is mainly warm. However, there are important differences between the north-western basin area and the mountains which constitute the rest of the prefecture. Annual...

Cross-cultural negotiations can be a challenge for European firms looking to expand abroad, especially Japan with its unique understanding of negotiations and of business relations. Because of a wide range of historical, geographical and social factors, decision-making in Japan is much more group-oriented than in Europe, and Japanese businesspeople are, as a result, much more interested in preserving group harmony and ensuring as broad a consensus as possible, rather than trying to reach a deal...

A new article has been published by one of our independent experts on the topic of establishing " Strategic Alliances and Partnerships in Japan". Please click on the link below to access the article.Strategic Alliances and Partnerships in Japan

A new article has been published though our Japan Tax & Public Procurement (JTPP) Helpdesk. In this article you will learn more about opportunities for EU SMEs to participate in public procurement calls for the 2020 Olympics to be held in Tokyo, Japan. Please click on the link below to access the article:Tokyo government to set up Olympics tendering website for SMEs

In addition to the above webpages and expert reports, we have also released an article on “Direct Sales Entry Strategies in Japan” by our expert Mr Philippe Huysveld. Please click on the link below to access this article.Direct Sales Entry Strategies in Japan

This month we have released a new article written by one of our independent experts. The title of this article is "The Concept of Giri: Understanding Onbligations and Building Personal Relations in Japan" and it can be viewed by clicking on the link below:The concept of Giri - Understanding obligations and building personal relations in Japan

We have published two new articles this month: one on the subject of our recently-launched "Japan Tax and Public Procurement Helpdesk", and one about the new "Companies Act of Japan". You can access these articles by clicking on the links below:Opportunities in the Japanese Public Procurement MarketThe Companies Act of Japan

This month we have published two articles: One on business opportunities brought about by the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo and one on the Japanese consumer mindset. Please click on the following links to read them:Business in Tokyo - Toward the 2020 OlympicsThe Japanese Consumer Mindset

In addition to our recently released webpages and expert reports we have uploaded our first online presentation for your perusal, entitled “Challenges of the Japanese Market.”For more information, please see below:Cross-Cultural Issues:Challenges of the Japanese Market (Presentation)

In addition to our newly-released webpages and expert reports, we are pleased to present to you a new e-learning video entitled “Effective Collaboration with the Japanese”Cross-Cultural IssuesEffective Collaboration with Japanese

In addition to the above webpages and expert reports, we have released 2 new e-learning videos:Cross-Cutting IssuesCustomer ServicesManaging Quality Claims

The following e-learning videos – each of which provides important insights for successfully conducting business in Japan – have been released in July. To watch these presentations, please click on the links below:The Realities of Business in JapanChanges in the Japanese Business CultureMy Three Recommendations

We have now released 7 reports covering a wide range of Japan-related topics and which have been written and researched by experts in their respective fields. For a complete list of expert reports please see below:Cross-Cutting Issues:Why Japan (Report)EU-Japan Trade Data 2013 (Report)EU-Japan Trade Data 2012 (Report)FDI Between EU and Japan 2008-12 (Report)Japan Entry Strategy (Report)About Sectors:Silver Market - Providing Services to Japan’s Ageing Population (Report)Optics & Photonics...

This month we have released 3 expert reports, each of which covers in detail an exciting and important aspect of the Japanese market. Please click on the following links to access them:Water & Water Treatments.Telemedicine in Japan: Trends & Market Situation.HR Matters - Finding the Right Executives.

The EU-Japan Centre has launched an EPA Helpdesk to support and guide EU SMEs in their search for relevant information.The "EPA Helpdesk" will provide up-to-date information and recommendations on the potential benefits the EU-Japan EPA will offer EU SMEs. The helpdesk will answer EPA-related queries, organise webinars and publish information packs each of them composed of a factsheet and practical guide covering a specific topic or sector.For more information and to access the Helpdesk, please...