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Prefecture flag Main City: Kochi Population: 728,000 people, ranking 45/47 prefecture (2015) [1] Area: 7,104 km2 [2] Geographical / Landscape description Kochi Prefecture comprises the southwestern part of the island of Shikoku, facing the Pacific Ocean. It is the largest but least populous of Shikoku's four prefectures. Most of the province is mountainous with few plains. As of 1 April 2012, 7% of the total land area of the prefecture was designated as Natural Parks. [2] Climate One of the...

Prefecture flag Main City: Kumamoto Population: 1,787,000 people, ranking 23/47 prefecture (2015) [1] Area: 7,404 km2 [2] Geographical / Landscape description Kumamoto Prefecture is located in the centre of Kyushu, the southernmost of the four major Japanese islands. Mt. Aso (1592m), an extensive active volcano, is in the east of Kumamoto Prefecture, and is a main spot for tourism. [2] Climate A mild climate with significant temperature differences between winter (cool) and summer (hot). There...

Prefecture flag Main City: Kyoto Population: 2,610,000 people, ranking 13/47 prefecture (2015) [1] Area: 4,612 km² [2] Geographical / Landscape description Kyoto Prefecture is located almost in the centre of Honshu and of Japan. The prefecture is separated along the middle by the Tanba Mountains. [2] Climate The presence of mountains in its centre makes the prefecture’s climate very different with a snowy north and warmer south. [2] Recent history, culture As the historic capital of Japan for...

Thanks to their location, both Kyushu and Okinawa are strategic regions which allow Japan to connect with nearby Korea, China and the whole East Asia region in general. Proximity and historical ties combine to create an excellent business environment. Automotive and semiconductor industries are predominant in Kyushu while tourism and IT drive Okinawa's economy. Prefectures: Fukuoka Prefecture Long-established industries: ICT, semiconductors, automotive, foodstuffs. Growing industries...

Japanese laws concerning labelling, product marking and packaging primarily relate to importation, security and health. Requirements are often product-specific and different from the EU standards which European businesses are accustomed to abiding by.

When foreigners establish sole proprietorships and corporations in Japan, public insurance is required for their dependents, and employees.

Labour-related laws in Japan are quite extensive and govern different aspects of every hiring step as well as leave, contracts forms, working hours etc.

When traveling to Japan for their businesses, EU SMEs can benefit from a “HOT DESK” in Tokyo which includes use of the Internet, telephone (*) as well as a full access to meeting and seminar facilities within the Centre’s premises. This support is free of charge and valid for up to 1 month.In addition, dedicated staff will reply to Japan-related inquiries and will assist with the setup of potential meetings.For more information, please visit: https://www.eu-japan.eu/logistical-support-step-japan...

— Latest update: April 2023 — Laser technology has a wide range of applications in diverse sectors, such as in heavy industry, medicine, military, and the entertainment industries, just to name a few. While domestic production and R&D funds remain smaller compared to other sectors in the optical industry of Japan, the attainment of innovative technology in the field and the achievement of Industry 4.0 make the laser market significant. OITDA, Annual Technical Report 2019 Table of Contents Market...

A second Business Mission to Japan in the digital sector is taking place this October.

The 5-day online training provides an in-depth analysis of Japanese manufacturing methodology with the aim of improving EU companies competitiveness.

The Centre is currently inviting EU manager working in EU manufacturing companies to apply for the next "World Class Manufacturing" training in Japan in June 2020.The 5-day World Class Manufacturing training provides an in-depth analysis of Japanese manufacturing methodology and is aimed exclusively at EU managers with knowledge of WCM practices and an engineering background.Training dates: 22 - 26 June 2020 in JapanApplication deadline: Thursday, 19 March 2020More information on: https://www.eu...

The EU Japan Centre is calling for EU host companies to apply to the Vulcanus in Europe internship programme.Deadline: 23 September 2016More details at http://www.eu-japan.eu/events/vulcanus-europe

Application deadline: Thursday, 25 February 2016The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for applications for the next mission to Japan, the 52th "Human Resources Training Programme - Japan Industry Insight" (HRTP), a 4/5-week programme in Japan financed by the European Commission.We greatly value your interest in our activities and in the case that you would not be able to apply this time, we would like to thank you in anticipation for the support you might give us by forwarding the information...

Is your company working in space-related technologies, services, or applications? Are you looking for new ways to expand internationally, meet trusted partners, and gain visibility in one of the most technologically advanced markets in the world?

Get an in-depth understanding on how to do business in JapanThe 2-week "Get Ready for Japan" scheme offers EU managers the unique opportunity to experience and understand both the cultural and economic elements which define and explain Japan's business and technological achievements. Continuously improved to meet the latest expectations about business in Japan, the Get Ready for Japan provides EU businessmen with a professional Japan-related expertise.Programme dates: 20 - 31 May 2019Deadline...

Less than 2 weeks left to apply for the next Biotech training mission in Japan!Deadline: Thursday, 9 June 2016 You are an EU SME/Cluster operating in Biotech sectors; you want to identify key contacts for business collaborations in Japan;Participate in the 5-day Biotech Cluster mission in Japan organised alongside “BioJapan” Expo in Yokohama (http://www.ics-expo.jp/biojapan).Unique BtoB meetings opportunity! - In addition to the participation to BioJapan 2016 expo (on day-3 to 5) during which...

Are you an EU SME/Cluster operating in ICT sectors?Do you want to identify key contacts for business collaborations in Japan?The ICT Cluster/SME mission will be organised on the fringes of Embedded Technology & IoT Technology 2019 trade fair in Yokohama. During the fair (3 days) you will attend B2B meetings and meet with Japanese visitors. In order to maximise your partnering opportuni­ties, you will be able to exhibit in the EU-Japan Centre's booth. Additionally, a partnering event will be...