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This report will provide you with a concise summary of FDI incentives in Japan organised by prefecture. It will assist you in determining which of Japan's prefectures are more suitable for your business.
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This guide aims to provide a brief overview on regulation aspects to consider when exporting foods to Japan.
This report focuses on the main platforms of e-commerce in Japan which are Amazon Japan, Rakuten Ichiba and Shopify. It presents the information necessary to do business on those platforms, the procedure, and the logistics.
Following mapping attempts in 2013 and 2016, the EU-Japan Centre proceeded with a new screening online in order to identify new clusters and better assess already existing ones lastly identified in 2016.
The report is targeting EU-based small- and mid-sized companies (SMEs) that are producing coffee, tea and soft drinks and are seeking to enter the Japanese market or those aiming at strengthening their current positions in Japan.
Japan has a flourishing home decoration market which is one of the best in the world. Japanese demand for well-designed, high-quality and innovative furniture and home fashion brands from EU firms is very strong.
The report identifies potential business opportunities that may arise for external players in the Japanese railroad sector in the coming years, which is of particular importance for European companies.
Topics covered on the (June-July) issue:
Legislation and Policy News
- Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry newly establishes "EPA Utilization Promotion Council"
- Heads of Patent Offices of Japan, Europe, Korea, China, and the U.S. Discuss Role of Intellectual Property in Achieving SDGs
Survey and Business Data
- More than 10% of new electricity goes to "contract suspension / withdrawal"
- SDGs achievement ranking, Japan down to 19th place in 2022
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This report focuses on pet care, supply and accessories for cats and dogs. These segments were worth combined JPY126.9 billion (Euro943 million) in 2020 and are forecast to grow further.
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