Japanese Events

'About Japan' webinar series 274: Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies

NOV

2026

What business opportunities does Japan’s CCUS market offer to European SMEs?

10:30 - 11:30

'About Japan' webinar series 275: Negotiation and Closing - From Agreement to Long-term Partnership

NOV

2026

Why do agreements with Japanese companies survive the signature and then fade in their second year, while every delivery is on time?

10:30 - 11:30

Japan - A Strong Partner for Horizon Europe

Nov

2026

EU-Japan Centre will organise an event in Brussels to bring together representatives of European and Japanese research & technology organisations for information exchange and networking.

'About Japan' webinar series 276: Waste Management in Japan, opportunities for EU SMEs

DEC

2026

The webinar provides an up-to-date overview of municipal and industrial waste volumes, treatment routes and recycling performance.

10:30 - 11:30

'About Japan' webinar series 277: How to Turn Japanese Trade Shows into Business Opportunities

DEC

2026

How can EU B2B companies select the right trade shows in Japan, meet key decision-makers, and convert initial contacts into high-value business opportunities?

10:30 - 11:30

World Class Manufacturing - March Session

Mar

2027

Discover Japan's world-class manufacturing standards with an authentic "Gemba" experience. Gain valuable insights to enhance your company's lean strategy. Take advantage of this unparalleled opportunity to learn from the best.

'About Japan' webinar series 270: Entering the Japanese Market - Understanding the Business Landscape and Culture (Rescheduled)

JAN

2027

Why do so many European companies still struggle to enter Japan, and what do those who succeed do differently?

10:30 - 11:30

'About Japan' webinar series 278: Smart mobility in Japan - Convergence of automotive and urban ecosystems

JAN

2027

What business opportunities does Japan’s connected mobility and in-car digital services market offer to European SMEs and startups?

10:30 - 11:30

Host a World-Class European Intern in Japan

Aug

2027

Are you a company in Japan willing to host a European intern? This programme is for you!

Smart Factory & Robotics Business Mission

Feb

2027

Smart Factory & Robotics Business Mission in Japan is organised on the fringe of the Factory Innovation Week in Japan. The selected SMEs and clusters will be able to showcase their technology during the fair within a common booth.

Webinar | Intellectual Property Basics in the EU – Protecting Your Investments

Sep

2026

The EUIPO and EPO, in cooperation with the EU-Japan Centre, are organising this webinar for Japanese companies.

Announcement: EIC Multi-Corporate Day with JETRO

Oct

2026

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EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation

Joint venture established in 1987 by the European Commission (DG GROW) and the Japanese Government (METI) for promoting all forms of industrial, trade and investment cooperation between the EU and Japan.