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Japan takes global lead in developing floating offshore wind technology On July 8, the 5-MW Hitachi HTW 5.0-126 wind turbine, mounted on a floating platform, has been successfully sited off the coast of Fukushima prefecture. The turbine is one of three and the final piece of the “Fukushima Forward”-floating offshore wind farm demonstrator, an experimental research project financed with around JPY53bn (ca. EUR477m) by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). The project is part of the...

The latest edition of our Japan Tax and Public Procurement (JTPP) quarterly newsletter has been published this month. Please click on the following link to get access:JTTP Helpdesk Quarterly Email Alert

Dealing with taxation in a foreign country can be a complex, time-consuming and costly affair for SMEs, who would rather devote their time on development of their markets and flourish under the most beneficial fiscal circumstances.JTPP Helpdesk provides first-line information services and access to expertise suitable for SMEs when dealing with taxation issues in Japan. To access the Helpdesk, click here.

The Japanese Customs has published information regarding the application in Japan of Article 3.16(3) of the EPA related to the claim for preferential tariff treatment.This information aims at addressing questions raised by importers in Japan and exporters in the EU about additional explanations requested by Japan Customs from importers submitting a claim for preferential tariff treatment under the EU-Japan EPA.Please see the link below:http://www.customs.go.jp/roo/english/text/eu-3-16e.htmThe...

We would like to invite you to participate to "Japan Food and Beverage Days" an online Matchmaking Event for European Food and Beverage Importers, Wholesalers, Distributors and Retailers and Japanese Manufacturers and Exporters of fine Food and Beverages.Date: 25-26 March (2 additional matchmaking days)Deadline to register: 22 MarchThe event is an opportunity to meet high potential suppliers of Japanese food and beverages, to enlarge, diversify or build a portfolio of quality Japanese products...

The EU-Japan Centre is organizing the second “Japanese Food and Beverage Days” online matching event for European companies interested in Japanese food and beverages.

The EU-Japan Centre in Tokyo is regularly publishing "Industry and Policy News" from various Japanese language sources of potential interest, including newly released policy documents, surveys, and official statements, in the context of EU-Japan industrial cooperation and is pleased to announce the December 2016 issue.Topics covered on the December issue:LEGISLATION AND POLICY NEWS・METI Compiles an Illustrated Guide on Handbook for Trade Secret Protection・Business Succession Guidelines...

The EU-Japan Centre in Tokyo is regularly publishing "Industry and Policy News" from various Japanese language sources of potential interest, including newly released policy documents, surveys, and official statements, in the context of EU-Japan industrial cooperation and is pleased to announce the February 2017 issue.

Below you will find a list of links to Japanese organisations. The websites of many of these organisations contain a wealth of useful information and have been cited in many of our information pages.

In this series, we present a concise overview of key developments taking place in Japan in the last three to four months surrounding various technological sectors, including digital technology, robotics, green technologies, and aerospace.

In this series, we present a concise overview of key developments taking place in Japan in the last three to four months surrounding various technological sectors, including digital technology, robotics, green technologies, and aerospace.

In this series, we present a concise overview of key developments taking place in Japan in the last three to four months surrounding various technological sectors, including digital technology, robotics, green technologies, and aerospace.

In this series, we present a concise overview of key developments taking place in Japan in the last three to four months surrounding various technological sectors, including digital technology, robotics, green technologies, and aerospace.

In this series, we present a concise overview of key developments taking place in Japan in the last three to four months surrounding various technological sectors, including digital technology, robotics, green technologies, and aerospace.

In this series, we present a concise overview of key developments taking place in Japan in the last three to four months surrounding various technological sectors, including digital technology, robotics, green technologies, and aerospace.

In this series, we present a concise overview of key developments taking place in Japan in the last three to four months surrounding various technological sectors, including digital technology, robotics, green technologies, and aerospace.

In this series, we present a concise overview of key developments taking place in Japan in the last three to four months surrounding various technological sectors, including digital technology, robotics, green technologies, and aerospace.

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) provides an Online Trade Fair Database called J-Messe, which allows interested parties to search for business opportunities by industry in Japan and overseas.> Learn more about JETRO’s J-Messe database

Japan is the second largest jewellery market in the world, despite this fact the industry has remained flat over the past few years, and in the long term it is shrinking. This can be attributed to the decline in inbound demand from foreign visitors to Japan as well as the decline of domestic consumers and the tendency to marry later in life.

Join the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation Biotech Cluster Support Mission.