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Are you an EU SME or a Cluster operating in Nanotech sectors? Do you want to identify key contacts in Japan?Apply for the Nanotech Cluster/SME support mission in Japan organised alongside “The International Nanotechnology Exhibition and Conference” in Tokyo.Mission dates: 28 - 31 January 2020Application deadline: 3 October 2019During the 3-day fair you will attend B2B meetings and meet with Japanese visitors. In order to maximize your partnering opportuni­ties, you will be able to exhibit in the...

The Centre is currently inviting EU Clusters and SMEs to apply for the next nanotech mission to Japan in February 2018. The mission, targeting companies in the nanotech sector, will be organised on the fringes of "nano tech 2018" International Nanotechnology Exhibition & Conference in Tokyo, Japan.Mission dates: from 14 to 16 February 2018Application deadline: Thursday, 26 October 2016.More information on: http://www.eu-japan.eu/events/nanotech-cluster-sme-mission - or contact: Diane Lula at d...

Strengthen your R&D team & open your doors to Japan (through hosting a Japanese trainee)The EU-Japan Centre welcomes applications for the "Vulcanus in Europe" scheme. Through this programme, EU-based industrial companies can offer Japanese trainees an 8-month internship in R&D within their company (August 2018 - March 2019).The trainees come from leading Japanese universities and are students in engineering or other scientific & high-tech fields. They will be able to communicate in the EU...

For EU industrial companies - host a Japanese intern and get a new input into your R&D projectsThrough “Vulcanus in Europe”, a programme financed by the Japanese Government, EU industrial companies can offer R&D placements to Japanese students in engineering and other scientific fields, coming from leading Japanese universities. The placements initially last 8 months, next session August 2019 - March 2020.EU companies benefits: - a valuable addition to R&D workforce - an insight into the...

Summer 2022: boost your R&D team through hosting a top Japanese university student of technical disciplines. Open to manufacturing and non-manufacturing companies of all sizes.Around the world, everyone is looking forward to seeing the new blossoming of local economies. Summer 2022 will most likely be a key moment for companies to explore new fields of activities, or to re-start existing projects that had been put on hold. Having a Japanese perspective may help your projects flourish.Period of...

A Business Mission to Japan in the innovation sector is taking place this December.

Apply to participate in an exclusive matchmaking event and have your company’s promotional materials displayed at the Kawasaki International Eco-Tech Fair 2024.

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is pleased to introduce “Eyes on Japan”, which aims at providing EU technology SMEs with a customized market and industry research report on Japan.

— Latest update: October 2023 — Japanese architects play a prominent role in the global architectural trends, which has been defined by the use of wooden structure, elevated off the ground with tiled or thatched roofs. Japan has been greatly impacted by Chinese, Korean and Western influences, while sticking close to the core culture of Japan. Western influences have seen the introduction of the usage of bricks and stones into its architectural scene. Japan continues to strive to connect with...

— Latest update: October 2023 — Table of Contents Overview Market Japan-Specific Culture Export and Import Exporting Japanese Culture to Europe Exporting European culture to Japan Financial Grants Opportunities Initiatives in Europe Initiatives in Japan Expert Reports Relevant Organizations and Trade Fairs

Article written by Nathalie Cavasin, NC Consulting, Tokyo, Japan – September 2013Japan is preparing to host the 2020 Olympics in the capital of Tokyo. This will help to create new business opportunities here and raise again positively interest in Japan from abroad.

Article written by Nathalie CavasinJapan’s preparations for the 2020 Olympics are now under way. What are the latest developments and trends? Here are some prominent examples: The recent launch of the sports agency run by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) at the beginning of May which will be finalized by this coming October, is a step towards better sports administration and an indication of Japan’s intentions to promote sport in general. To some extent...

Article written by Michio Matsuzaki.Part 1) Branch Office Closure due to withdrawal from the Japanese marketIf a foreign company has set up a branch office in Japan, which has unfortunately been yielding little in terms of sales and profits, it may consider withdrawing from the Japanese market altogether. Another reason a foreign company may consider closing down its branch office in Japan could be that the business has successfully grown, and as a result of this, the company decides to upgrade...

Article written by Philippe Huysveld, CEO & Senior Consultant, GBMC (Global Business & Management Consulting)“Entering a new country-market is very much like a start-up situation, with no sales, no marketing infrastructure in place, and little or no knowledge of the market.” (David Arnold, FT Press)Does my company really need an office? Standalone market entries are done by companies ready to take capital risk and to gain over time the knowledge associated with the new markets, accepting the...

Article written by Philippe Huysveld, CEO & Senior Consultant, GBMC (Global Business & Management Consulting), France - June 2014Guidelines for B2B Marketing in JapanMany export managers have experienced over the years in which way Time, Quality, Reactivity and Service have another dimension or meaning in the Country of the Rising Sun. The interest of Japan Success Stories lays in what they usually showcase, that is, Persistence and Concepts like “Getting to know your Client” or “Adapt and...

Article written by Philippe Huysveld, CEO & Senior Consultant, GBMC (Global Business & Management Consulting), France - March 2014Guidelines for B2C Marketing in JapanMany export managers have experienced over the years the ways Time, Quality, Reactivity and Service have another dimension or meaning in the “Land of the Rising Sun”. The interest of Japanese Success Stories lies in what they usually showcase, that is, Persistence and Concepts such as “Getting to know your Client” or “Adapt and...

Article written by Michio Matsuzaki.I would like to discuss International Joint Ventures (IJVs) in Japan and the aspects of business opportunities and legal procedures in particular. First, let me begin by quoting some of the basics regarding IJV's from the Wikipedia page on IJVs: