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This month in the “Special Focus” section, we focus on the Business Culture in Japan.Information on the related sub-topics, the latest webinars as well as various e-learning materials on this subject are available on the following links. Topics:Despite Japan’s current economic uncertainties, it is still one of the world’s leading economic powers and it is a popular target for Western enterprises seeking to establish business partners. In order to successfully build a network of Japanese...

This month in "Special Focus", we highlight the Clean Technology market. Information on the related sub-topics, latest reports and webinars on this topic are available on the following link.

Knowing the specifics of the Japanese market is vital for any project to succeed. This month in "Special Focus", we highlight the Clothing and Jewellery markets. Information on the related sub-topics, latest reports and webinars on this topic are available on the following links.Finding new export channels is critical for any business but especially now following the Covid-19 crisis. Japan offers EU companies a real opportunity to find new sales.Close to 126 million sophisticated consumers with...

This month in "Special Focus", we highlight the Coffee, Tea and Soft Drinks market. Information on the related sub-topics, latest reports and webinars on this topic are available on the following link.

This month in the “Special Focus” section, Creative Industries sector in Japan is highlighted on our website. Information on the various related sub-sectors, the latest reports as well as the registration for upcoming webinar on this topic are available on the following links. Sectors: There is no precise definition of creative industries in Japan. Instead, they relate to industries linked to lifestyle and culture such as design, artisan products, fashion, art, tourism, advertising and food...

Knowing the specifics of the Japanese market is vital for any project to succeed. This month in “Special Focus”, we focus on the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement.Information on the related sub-topics, latest reports, and past webinars on this topic are available on the following links. Topics:The EU dairy sector is the second biggest agricultural sector in the EU, representing more than 12 % of total agricultural output. While milk is produced in all Member States, farm and herd sizes...

Knowing the specifics of the Japanese market is vital for any project to succeed. This month in "Special Focus", we highlight Electronics. Information on the related sub-topics, latest reports and webinars on this topic are available on the following links.The Japanese electronics market is well-established and holds a global reputation for excellence and innovations, despite increasing challenges in terms of internationalization and shifting production and service trends.Automation and the...

This month in the “Special Focus” section, we focus on energy market in Japan. Information on the various related sub-sectors, the latest reports as well as the registration for upcoming webinar on this topic are available on the following links.Sectors:Japan relies heavily on imports to meet its energy requirements because of a scarcity of natural resources. It is estimated that imports cover 80% of Japan’s primary energy needs. To read more, please click on the link below:About EnergyAccording...

Knowing the specifics of the Japanese market is vital for any project to succeed. This month in “Special Focus”, we focus on Energy. Information on the related sub-topics, latest reports, and webinars on this topic are available on the following links. Topics:With an energy self-sufficiency rate of only 8% in 2016, Japan has to import most of its energy resources from other countries. Two of the main reasons for the low self-sufficiency rate are the resource scarcity of Japan in general and the...

Knowing the specifics of the Japanese market is vital for any project to succeed. This month in “Special Focus”, we focus on the Entry Strategy. Information on the related sub-topics, latest reports, and past webinars on this topic are available on the following links. Topics:There are many reasons for wishing to establish or expand your business in Japan. According to the most recent report by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Japan has consistently retained its place as one of the...

Knowing the specifics of the Japanese market is vital for any project to succeed. This month in “Special Focus”, we focus on Environment. Information on the related sub-topics, latest reports, and webinars on this topic are available on the following links. Topics:Japan's pollution levels in air and water have been decreasing consistently and for the first time ever, the share of renewable energies in the total energy production has reached over 15%. However, there are new challenges and global...

Knowing the specifics of the Japanese market is vital for any project to succeed. This month in “Special Focus”, we focus on the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement.Information on the related sub-topics, latest factsheets, and past webinars on this topic are available on the following links. Information on previous EPA-related publications is available here. Topics:Of the 20 most exported EU Processed Agricultural Products to Japan, important products such as mineral waters, cocoa powder...

This month in the “Special Focus” section, we focus on the food and beverage sector in Japan.Information on the various related sub-sectors and the latest reports is available on the following links. Sectors:Japan’s status as a cultural superpower is perhaps best exemplified by the global popularity of Japanese cuisine. In addition to its international popularity, Japanese food also enjoys a reputation for promoting health and longevity, with its traditional emphasis on rice, fish and seasonal...

This month in the “Special Focus” section, we focus on Food & Beverage in Japan.Information on the various related sub-sectors, the latest reports as well as the previous webinar on this topic are available on the following links.Sectors:The Japanese liquor market is one of the largest in the world with estimated annual sales of 4 trillion yen and growing consumption in several categories. Despite such figures, in terms of value, foreign liquor imports in 2016, at 266.4 billion yen (according to...

Knowing the specifics of the Japanese market is vital for any project to succeed. This month in “Special Focus”, we focus on the Forestry.Information on the related sub-topics, latest reports, and past webinars on this topic are available on the following links. Topics:The forestry related industry in Japan incorporates a large variety of subsectors, reaching from log production to paper and pulp industries and mushroom growing operations. Until recently, Japan prioritised imports of wooden...

This month in "Special Focus", we highlight our Training series "How to Export to Japan," whose last episodes will take place in February 2022.

This month in the “Special Focus” section, ICT sector in Japan is highlighted on our website.Information on the various related sub-sectors, the latest reports as well as the previous webinars on this topic are available on the following links. Sectors:Although Japan has lost its once-dominant position in the global IT industry and is facing increasing competition from foreign firms, Japanese companies still have a significant global presence and respected reputation. Efforts are being made by...

Cross-cultural IssuesIn this section you can find all information on cross-cultural issues on our website. To find out more, please click on the links below:Webinars:Webinar 61: Cross Cultural IssuesVideos:Japanese Business RealitiesCommunicating with the JapaneseBusiness Negotiations in JapanEffective Collaboration with the Japaneseand much moreMore info:Culture - Societal ValuesBusiness CultureDo's & Dont'sCool Japan

This month in the “Special Focus” section, we focus on the ICT sector in Japan.Information on the various related sub-sectors, the latest reports as well as the previous webinar on this topic are available on the following links. Sectors:The Japanese IT industry includes a wide range of different sectors, such as computer hardware, software, electronics, semiconductors, Internet, telecoms equipment, e-commerce and computer services. Information technology is widely recognised as a great resource...

This month in the “Special Focus” section, we focus on innovation in science and technology sectors in Japan.Information on the various related sub-sectors, the latest reports as well as the registration for upcoming webinar on this topic are available on the following links. Sectors:In recent years, Japan has established initiatives centred on the advancement of innovation in response to increasing global competition and the growth of emerging countries. Innovation is seen as the key to...