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Although historically Japan has had low levels of FDI throughout the past few years this has been increasing with the country’s banks actively encouraging foreign investment in the country by offering improved access to finance.

Japanese advertising and competition laws have been subject to government reform and restructuring in the past few years.

— Latest update: July 2023 — The island-nation of Japan has one of the largest aeronautics sectors in the world. As an effective means of transportation, distribution, and connectivity, the industry has been thriving. At this point however, a need to increase competitiveness through international collaboration is being increasingly recognised by those in the industry. Although public sector involvement is primarily focused on the USA, European aeronautics companies are highly regarded in Japan...

Japan’s aerospace industry has a strong international reputation, particularly in the field of research and development (R&D).

The Japanese government and researchers are investing in agricultural technology as a way to increase productivity, improve quality and availability, lower costs, and use less resources.

Prefecture flag Main City: Nagoya Population: 7,484,000 people, ranking 4/47 prefectures (2015) [1] Area: 5,153 km2 [2] Geographical / Landscape description: Located near the centre of the Japanese main island of Honshu, Aichi Prefecture faces the Ise and Mikawa Bays to the south and borders Shizuoka Prefecture to the east, Nagano Prefecture to the northeast, Gifu Prefecture to the north, and Mie Prefecture to the west. The highest spot is Chausuyama at 1,415 m above sea level. The western part...

Prefecture flag Main City: Akita Population: 945,000 people ranking 38/47 (2021) Area: 11,638 km2 Geographical / Landscape description Located in the north of Honshu, Akita Prefecture faces the Sea of Japan in the west and is bordered by four other prefectures: Aomori in the north, Iwate in the east, Miyagi in the southeast, and Yamagata in the south. The Ou Mountains mark the eastern border of the prefecture, and the higher Dewa Mountains run parallel through the centre of the prefecture...

The Japanese liquor market is one of the largest in the world with an estimated annual sale of 3,5 trillion yen and growing consumption in several categories.

AbstractThe objective of these testimonials is to show the experiences of former participants in the EU-Japan Centre's various missions and training programmes in Japan. Here you will find out more about the impact that these have had on the relationships and contacts which these companies have with Japan.

We would also like to confirm that our “About Japan” Webinar on the topic of “Dental Devices and Materials in Japan” has been rescheduled for Tuesday the 13th of January 2015 at 10.30 am Brussels time. Please click on the link below to register for this webinar. Those of you who have already registered for the original webianr do not need to re-register.Webinar 27: Dental Devices & Materials in Japan (Rescheduled)

Prefecture flag Main City: Aomori Population: 1,221,000 people, ranking 31/47 prefectures (2021) Area: 9,645 km2 Geographical / Landscape description Aomori Prefecture is located on the northernmost tip of Honshu facing Hokkaido, with the Tsugaru Strait in between. Aomori Prefecture has a rich and varied nature of mountains, parks and lakes. Climate Aomori prefecture’s climate is cool for the most part with an average temperature of 10°C. Variations in climate exist between the eastern (Pacific...

On Tuesday 14 November, the EU-Japan Centre will organise a Lean in Europe visit to Hansamatrix, electronic systems manufacturer, in Ogres pilsēta, 37 km from Riga in Latvia.The visit will focus on Hansamatrix approach towards WCM.It will include a presentation on Hansamatrix attitude towards 5S audit with risk assesment, SMED and Lean diagnoses, time taking, layouts and flows. It is going to be followed by a plant tour through WH movie, PCB, LVP and lines SMT Sfab and Seho.Participants will...

Would you like to maximise partnering opportunities with Japanese Biotech, Pharma and Healthtech companies and meet meet potential business partners? Create new business opportunites and/or increase your knowledge about the Japanese market and become more competitive on a global scale? If so, do not miss the oppotunity to participate in the upcoming Biotech & Pharma Partnering Event in September 2021 and Bio Japan expo in October 2021. 1st event: Biotech & Pharma Partnering Event 2021The EU...

The EU-Japan Centre is launching the 2018 spring/summer session of its 6 months in-house fellowship scheme in Japan, targeting EU, COSME and Japanese academics, trade/economic analysts and civil servants. The scheme is designed to support the Centre's policy analysis of EU-Japan economic and industrial issues.Next slot: 1 April – 31 September 2018Deadline to apply: 15 December 2017Fellowship: 2000 € /monthLocation: Tokyo, JapanThe Research Fellow will undertake research work on a selected...

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation (a joint venture between the Japanese Government/METI and the European Commission/DG Enterprise & Industry) is launching the 2018 2nd slot of its “MINERVA” EU-Japan Fellowship: a 6 months in-house fellowship scheme in Japan, targeting EU / COSME and Japanese academics, trade/ economic analysts and civil servants.The scheme is designed to support the Centre's policy analysis of EU-Japan economic and industrial issues.Next slot: 1 October 2018 / 31...

Are you an EU SME or a Cluster operating in Biotech sectors? Do you want to identify key contacts in Japan?Apply for the Biotech Cluster/SME support mission in Japan organised alongside “BioJapan” Expo in Yokohama.Mission dates: 8 - 11 October 2019Application deadline: 23 May 2019The Biotech Cluster/SME mission will be organised on the fringe of "BioJapan" Expo in Yokohama. During the 3-day fair you will attend B2B meetings and meet with Japanese visitors. In order to maximize your partnering...

You are an EU SME/Cluster operating in Biotech sectors; you want to identify key contacts for business collaborations in Japan;Programme dates: 09 - 12 October 2018 Deadline: Thursday, 07 June 2018 The Biotech Cluster/SME mission will be organised on the fringes of “BioJapan” Expo in Yokohama. During the 3-day fair you will attend B2B meetings and meet with Japanese visitors. In order to maximise your partnering opportuni­ties, you will be able to exhibit in the EU-Japan Centre's booth...