As 3rd largest economy in the world, Japan represents a strategic interest for EU companies. The country has the second highest spending worldwide on R&D, and its companies remain amongst the most valuable and technologically advanced in the world.
Main City: Nagoya
Population: 7,484,000 people, ranking 4/47 prefectures (2015) [1]
Area: 5,153 km2 [2]
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Main City: Akita
Population: 945,000 people ranking 38/47 (2021)
Area: 11,638 km2
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Main City: Aomori
Population: 1,221,000 people, ranking 31/47 prefectures (2021)
Area: 9,645 km2
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In order to successfully build a network of Japanese colleagues, proper observance of Japanese business protocol is vital, as one significant faux pas could offend your prospective business partners and cost you a lucrative business opportunity.
Main City: Chiba
Population: 6,224,000 people, ranking 6/47 prefecture (2021)
Area: 5,156.15 km²
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Although the Chubu area only comprises about 10% of the national area in geographical terms, it accounts for 20% of the nationwide share in shipments of manufactured goods and is a catalyst driving Japanese economy with its manufacturing base.
The Chugoku Region is located in the western part of Japan. It borders the regions of Kyushu, Shikoku and Kansai, making it a transportation hub for all of western Japan.
— Latest update: March 2022 —
There is no precise definition of creative industries in Japan.
There are countless cross-cultural issues to be aware of when doing business in Japan. This section provides a very brief overview of certain important issues that you will come across.
Adapting your professional etiquette to the Japanese business environment may seem like a daunting task! We have therefore provided you with this handy list of "Do's and Dont's" which you can easily memorise for your business dealings with or in Japan.
Main City: Matsuyama
Population: 1,386,000 people, ranking 28/47 prefecture (2015) [1]
Area: 5,676 km2 [2]
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Main City: Fukui
Population: 787,000 people ranking 43/47 prefecture (2015) [1]
Area: 4,188 km2 [2]
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Main City: Fukuoka
Population: 5,103,000 people, ranking 9/47 prefecture (2015) [1]
Area: 4,846 km2 [2]
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Main City: Fukushima
Population: 1,812,000 people, ranking 21/47 prefecture (2021)
Area: 13,784 km2
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Main City: Gifu
Population: 2,033,000 people ranking 17/47 prefecture (2015) [1]
Area: 10,621 km2 [2]
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Main City: Maebashi
Population: 1,927,000 people ranking 18/47 prefecture (2021)
Area: 6,363 km2
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