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Japan is one of the world’s leading cultural superpowers, with some of the greatest contributions to animated film, art, fashion.

In Japan the buyers are very health-conscious, therefore they try to drink beverages with low or zero sugar addition. Great attention has been put PET bottles, thanks to their nature of recyclable recipients.

Knowing the specifics of the Japanese market is vital for any project to succeed. This month in "Special Focus", we highlight the Semiconductors market. Information on the related sub-topics, latest reports and webinars on this topic are available on the following links. Globally, spending in semiconductor fabrication plant equipment has increased in 2020, and will continue rising in 2021. This is due to the COVID pandemic as well as factors such as the tensions between the United States and...

Aerospace and AeronauticsIn this section you can find all information on aerospace and aeronautics on our website. To learn more, please find additional information on the various sub-sectors, the latest report as well as the upcoming webinar, using the links below: Sectors:Japan’s aerospace industry has a strong international reputation, particularly in the field of research and development (R&D). Recently, however, it has shifted its focus from R&D to the commercialisation of space technology...

Knowing the specifics of the Japanese market is vital for any project to succeed. This month in “Special Focus”, we focus on the Agroindustry. Information on the related sub-topics, latest reports, and future webinars on this topic are available on the following links. Topics:The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries oversees Japan’s agricultural sector. Land reform after the Second World War took land from powerful landowners and distributed it among ordinary farmers. Although this...

This month in "Special Focus", we highlight the Alcohol & Beers market. Information on the related sub-topics, latest reports and webinars on this topic are available on the following link.

Knowing the specifics of the Japanese market is vital for any project to succeed. This month in “Special Focus”, we focus on the Automotive.Information on the related sub-topics, latest reports, and past webinars on this topic are available on the following links. Topics:The Japanese automotive industry represents the core of the Japanese manufacturing sector: 8.3% of the population was employed in automotive-related jobs in 2015 and automotive shipments (both domestic and export shipments...

This month in the “Special Focus” section, we focus on the Biotechnology sector in Japan.Information on the various related sub-sectors, the latest reports as well as the previous webinar on this topic are available on the following links. Sectors:Japan has one of the most developed biotechnology sectors in the world, as evidenced by the high number of patents filed. The number of bio venture start-ups peaked in 2013 and several foreign firms are now trying to enter the market. Moreover, the...

This month in the “Special Focus” section, we focus on the Business Culture in Japan.Information on the related sub-topics, the latest webinars as well as various e-learning materials on this subject are available on the following links. Topics:Despite Japan’s current economic uncertainties, it is still one of the world’s leading economic powers and it is a popular target for Western enterprises seeking to establish business partners. In order to successfully build a network of Japanese...

This month in "Special Focus", we highlight the Clean Technology market. Information on the related sub-topics, latest reports and webinars on this topic are available on the following link.

Knowing the specifics of the Japanese market is vital for any project to succeed. This month in "Special Focus", we highlight the Clothing and Jewellery markets. Information on the related sub-topics, latest reports and webinars on this topic are available on the following links.Finding new export channels is critical for any business but especially now following the Covid-19 crisis. Japan offers EU companies a real opportunity to find new sales.Close to 126 million sophisticated consumers with...

This month in "Special Focus", we highlight the Coffee, Tea and Soft Drinks market. Information on the related sub-topics, latest reports and webinars on this topic are available on the following link.

This month in the “Special Focus” section, Creative Industries sector in Japan is highlighted on our website. Information on the various related sub-sectors, the latest reports as well as the registration for upcoming webinar on this topic are available on the following links. Sectors: There is no precise definition of creative industries in Japan. Instead, they relate to industries linked to lifestyle and culture such as design, artisan products, fashion, art, tourism, advertising and food...

Knowing the specifics of the Japanese market is vital for any project to succeed. This month in “Special Focus”, we focus on the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement.Information on the related sub-topics, latest reports, and past webinars on this topic are available on the following links. Topics:The EU dairy sector is the second biggest agricultural sector in the EU, representing more than 12 % of total agricultural output. While milk is produced in all Member States, farm and herd sizes...

Knowing the specifics of the Japanese market is vital for any project to succeed. This month in "Special Focus", we highlight Electronics. Information on the related sub-topics, latest reports and webinars on this topic are available on the following links.The Japanese electronics market is well-established and holds a global reputation for excellence and innovations, despite increasing challenges in terms of internationalization and shifting production and service trends.Automation and the...

This month in the “Special Focus” section, we focus on energy market in Japan. Information on the various related sub-sectors, the latest reports as well as the registration for upcoming webinar on this topic are available on the following links.Sectors:Japan relies heavily on imports to meet its energy requirements because of a scarcity of natural resources. It is estimated that imports cover 80% of Japan’s primary energy needs. To read more, please click on the link below:About EnergyAccording...

Knowing the specifics of the Japanese market is vital for any project to succeed. This month in “Special Focus”, we focus on Energy. Information on the related sub-topics, latest reports, and webinars on this topic are available on the following links. Topics:With an energy self-sufficiency rate of only 8% in 2016, Japan has to import most of its energy resources from other countries. Two of the main reasons for the low self-sufficiency rate are the resource scarcity of Japan in general and the...

Knowing the specifics of the Japanese market is vital for any project to succeed. This month in “Special Focus”, we focus on the Entry Strategy. Information on the related sub-topics, latest reports, and past webinars on this topic are available on the following links. Topics:There are many reasons for wishing to establish or expand your business in Japan. According to the most recent report by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Japan has consistently retained its place as one of the...

Knowing the specifics of the Japanese market is vital for any project to succeed. This month in “Special Focus”, we focus on Environment. Information on the related sub-topics, latest reports, and webinars on this topic are available on the following links. Topics:Japan's pollution levels in air and water have been decreasing consistently and for the first time ever, the share of renewable energies in the total energy production has reached over 15%. However, there are new challenges and global...

Knowing the specifics of the Japanese market is vital for any project to succeed. This month in “Special Focus”, we focus on the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement.Information on the related sub-topics, latest factsheets, and past webinars on this topic are available on the following links. Information on previous EPA-related publications is available here. Topics:Of the 20 most exported EU Processed Agricultural Products to Japan, important products such as mineral waters, cocoa powder...