September 08
2020
08-09-20 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM CET
What opportunities does the Japanese Electronics Sector offer to SMEs in EU?
In 1957 Sony developed a small handheld transistor radio. This is the start of the Japanese Electronic industry. Other Japanese companies followed, and the Japanese electronics sector proliferated into many new areas. Japan become the largest exporting country of electronics goods to the rest of the world.
Lately, countries like Taiwan, South Korea and recently also China has taken a significant market share, especially in consumer electronics. The increase in the...
September 15
2020
15-09-20 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM CET
What to know before starting trade exchanges with Japan?
Even if you already export to some FTA-countries, you will need specific information if you intend to have trade with Japan as the EU-Japan EPA is very different from the other trade agreements concluded by the EU. This presentation will present you what to start with, and will put the focus on the main differences with former agreements. In addition, this webinar will analyse the best and the easiest way to put into practice the EU-Japan EPA and will also provide some useful links...
September 16
2020
16-09-20 | 10:30 - 11:00 AM CET
Are you going to benefit from the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement?
Various EU products and services began to enjoy benefits from the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) which entered in force on 1 February 2019, and we are seeing a considerable increase of EU exports to Japan. But yet many EU exporters, particularly small and medium-scaled enterprises (SMEs) perceive access to Japanese market difficult because of unfamiliar trade and business practices.
This is a series of online training webinars which presents the latest...
September 17
2020
Lean Café - sharing lean thinking in a friendly atmosphere
The EU-Japan Centre would like to invite you to join us at our virtual Lean Café. We meet monthly (via Zoom) to discuss and share lean thinking.
Our next Café session...
Lean Café #02 - "Lean Launch - Implementing Lean in a disruptive environment"
Date for your diary: Thursday, 17 September from 11:00 CEST (10:00 UK, 18:00 Tokyo).
Guest speaker: Dr.-Ing. Heiko Gierhardt, Director Launch - Global Programmes and Operations in Purchasing and STA at Jaguar Land Rover Limited.
Following his presentation on...
Online
September 17
2020
In its ongoing efforts to help European SMEs to access the Japanese market, the EU-Japan Centre is co-organising "Export Support" webinars and workshops in cooperation with the EU member organisations of Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) (https://een.ec.europa.eu/).
These webinars and/or workshops may include the following:
- Sectorial information: sectors, considered for these webinars and/or workshops, are those covered by the EPA and of high potential benefits for EU SMEs, notably food & beverages, textile, footwear & leather (https://www.eu-japan.eu/epa-helpdesk...
September 22
2020
22-09-20 | 09:30 - 10:30 AM CET
What does the existing structure of Japan’s organic food and beverage market look like, and what are the business opportunities for EU SMEs?
In 40 minutes from your desk, discover:
The characteristics of the Japanese organic food and beverage market
Trends in Japan’s organic food and beverage market
Who the key domestic and international actors are and why they have been successful
How to obtain a JAS organic label to sell products in Japan
Effective communication of ‘organic’ to appeal to Japanese consumers
Events for networking and promote...
September 23
2020
23-09-20 | 10:30 - 11:00 AM CET
What should you know before, during and after import clearance at Japan Customs?
Various EU products and services began to enjoy benefits from the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) which entered in force on 1 February 2019, and we are seeing a considerable increase of EU exports to Japan. But yet many EU exporters, particularly small and medium-scaled enterprises (SMEs) perceive access to Japanese market difficult because of unfamiliar trade and business practices.
This is a series of online training webinars which presents the...
September 30
2020
30-09-20 | 10:30 - 11:00 AM CET
What should you know about quarantine clearances at Japan Customs?
Various EU products and services began to enjoy benefits from the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) which entered in force on 1 February 2019, and we are seeing a considerable increase of EU exports to Japan. But yet many EU exporters, particularly small and medium-scaled enterprises (SMEs) perceive access to Japanese market difficult because of unfamiliar trade and business practices.
This is a series of online training webinars which presents the latest market...
October 07
2020
30-09-20 | 10:30 - 11:00 AM CET
What should you know about labelling requirements when exporting to Japan?
Various EU products and services began to enjoy benefits from the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) which entered in force on 1 February 2019, and we are seeing a considerable increase of EU exports to Japan. But yet many EU exporters, particularly small and medium-scaled enterprises (SMEs) perceive access to Japanese market difficult because of unfamiliar trade and business practices.
This is a series of online training webinars which presents the latest...
October 13
2020
October 16
2020
Exhibit at the “BioJapan” Expo in Pacifico Yokohama
Gain knowledge about the market structure, sector analysis, business policy
Identify relevant key contacts (decision makers, R&D centres, business partners)
Establish relationships with potential partners (trade and technology) in the Global Biotechnology Industry
Benefit from face-to-face meetings leading to possible business opportunities
ABOUT THE MISSION
The Biotech Cluster/SME mission will be organised on the fringe of “BioJapan” Expo in Yokohama. During the fair (3 days) you will attend B2B meetings and...
Japan