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From the EU Japan Centre for Industrial corporation - Brussels office, we want to introduce you to one open innovation program hosted by a Japanese company.

You are a European Union company/organisation and you need specific information that is not available online? Feel free to submit your question to the EU-Japan Centre and it will do its utmost to provide you with the answers you are looking for. Please be aware that questions (unless confidential) and their corresponding answers could be stored and made available online in the Q&A database. If you have a question about the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement, please mention the HS code of...

JTPP Helpdesk strives to support European SMEs during the whole process of tendering in Japan, using internal and external experts. A substantial part of these expert-services are free and covered by the Helpdesk. JTPP Helpdesk strives to offer tailor-made support to its clients, with a first answer two business days. We will be happy answer any of your questions regarding public procurement and, if necessary, bring you in contact with the appropriate experts.

In Japan, only certified tax and accounting experts are allowed to provide legal advice. To support you with more complex legal questions with regard to your tax matters in Japan, JTPP Helpdesk has established linkages with a network of taxation and accounting experts. JTPP Helpdesk works among others with member of the TKC National Federation, a federation of almost 10.000 licensed tax accountants, primarily providing services to SMEs. Among these, there are a substantial number of tax...

Autonomous cars, commonly known as self-driving cars, aren’t new to the Japanese automotive industry. There will be more cars in the coming decades but fewer drivers on the road.

If you are targeting a Japanese company, it is essential to have a thorough understanding of the business model so that you can adapt your approach accordingly.

Japanese consumers have different appetites and expectations than Europeans. If your product or service is to succeed in Japan, you need to know what is expected of your product(s) and what consumers do not want to see. In order to gain that knowledge, it is essential for you to know about their lifestyle, habits, etc. You must also be aware of specific consumer behaviour within certain segments of the Japanese market, such as among elderly and young people.Table of ContentsConsumer...

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Japan has one of the largest financial services markets in the world. Dense branch networks exist regionally.

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is looking for a pre-departure briefing cross-cultural expert for its WCM mission.

The webinar is targeted to BEE NET (Building European Export Networks) MembersProgramme:IntroductionExperts’ presentationsQ&A SessionConclusionSpeakers: Prof Chieko Nakabayashi who will present: All what you need to know when exporting EU luxury food to JapanYvan Van Eesbeek who will present: Potential benefits of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) for EU exporters in that sectorWhat you will learn during this webinar?In 30 minutes from your desk, discover how to export in Japan...

— Latest update: December 2023 — Big data and blockchain technology will play an important role in the further economic development of Japan. With a receptive domestic market and a leading role in blockchain technology, opportunities are present in many areas. In this sense, Japanese authorities see these two pillars of digitalization as crucial for the future economic growth. Big data and blockchain technology will be indispensable in creating a society in which no one is left behind and that...

With Asia’s largest bioinformatics database located in Japan, the sector will be of an increasing importance, especially with its application to the medical and pharmaceutical industries.

BioJapan is Asia’s premier partnering event for the international biotechnology industry. This event facilitates interaction between biotech executives, R&D professionals, alliance management personnel and licensing professionals from Japan and overseas. The event is attended by almost all Japanese biotech and pharmaceutical companies. BioJapan also offers a partnering programme which allows attendees to set up meetings with one another prior to the event. The fair is held in October every year...

Japan is the third largest pharmaceutical market in the world, and the biologically active substances (biopharmaceuticals) are considered to be the driving force behind innovation in this industry.

Join the biotech business mission in Japan from 6-10 October 2025, organised by the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation

Applications are now open for the EU-Japan Centre’s Biotech Business Mission to Japan 2026.

Join the EU-Japan Centre for a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Japanese culture and business practices with the new format of our Get Ready for Japan programme.