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Case study - SOCKSSS
SOCKSSS is a young Swedish company specialized in the fashion of socks. Whereas many larger companies failed in Japan, SOCKSSS already makes 5-7% of their turnover in Japan and their made in Japan style socks amount for 20% of their global turnover.
Japanese Industry and Policy News August 2022

Topics covered on the August issue: 

Legislation and Policy News
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Overview of developments in the e-commerce sector in the Baltics

Report on developments in the e-commerce sector in the Baltic Region from 2020 to March 2022.

Report: FDI Incentives by Prefecture 2022
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.
Report: How to Export to Japan (Food Sector) - Quick Guide 2022
This guide aims to provide a brief overview on regulation aspects to consider when exporting foods to Japan.
Report: eCommerce in Japan - "How it works" Guidelines
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.
Report: Cluster Mapping in Japan 2022
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.
Report: Coffee, Tea and Soft Drinks Market in Japan
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.
Report: Japan's Home Fashion & Furniture Market
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.
Report: Railways Market in Japan
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.
Japanese Industry and Policy News June - July 2022

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15/09/2026
The EUIPO and EPO, in cooperation with the EU-Japan Centre, are organising this webinar for Japanese companies. It will introduce practical examples of how companies can protect their brands, designs…
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30/09/2026
  On 30 September, the European Commission will host a webinar on the Digital Product Passport (DPP) under the EU Batteries Regulation. The webinar will cover the latest developments, key…
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