10th edition of the "Get Ready for Japan" Programme

The new edition of the "Get Ready for Japan" Programme is approaching, applications are now open!
This exclusive training programme for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) aims to enhance understanding of Japanese business practices, communication styles, and negotiation techniques.

Session dates:

Online Phase: 20-24 October 2025
On-site Phase in Tokyo: 10-14 November 2025
(Both phases are compulsory)
Spots: Limited to 14 participants.

Application deadline 4 September 2025.

Interested parties can email Follow-up_training(at)eu-japan.eu or visit our website.

Published: June 2025

EU-Japan Centre's News

Nippon Export Award 2026-27

The Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BLCCJ) is organizing the 13th edition of the…

TEST iframe -- Call for experts: Japanese policy and regulatory developments - 2026

The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for expert report proposals for a new periodic monitoring…

Call for experts: Japanese policy and regulatory developments - 2026

The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for expert report proposals for a new periodic monitoring…

EUBIJ - Call for expert report proposals - April 2026

The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for expert report proposals for its "About Japan"…

Call for experts - Sectoral and cross-cultural workshops (Market Access workshops)

The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for experts who specialize in specific industrial sectors…

Call for Applications: Industry Experts for Business Training Modules (Day 2)

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is seeking experienced industry specialists to serve…

Events

Tokyo

12/05/2026

The Sapporo Model: A Compact City Powering a Sustainable Future – Business Opportunities in Sapporo City, Japan | Webinar

[Updated 23/4/2026] The Sapporo Model: A Compact City Powering a Sustainable Future – Business Opportunities in Sapporo City, Japan | Webinar Useful links: - STEP Sapporo (global website)…

13/05/2026

Key Developments in the Battery Sector and Opportunities for Japan-EU Cooperation—As Part of the Japan-EU Competitiveness Alliance

EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation Policy SeminarKey Developments in the Battery Sector and Opportunities for Japan-EU Cooperation—As Part of the Japan-EU Competitiveness Alliance…

Library

EU-Japan Newsletter, issue #93

Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News March 2026

Monthly Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News February 2026

Report: Energy Storage Systems (ESS) in Japan

Time in Brussels

Time in Tokyo

Exchange rate

1€ = 186,494 JPY

EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation

Joint venture established in 1987 by the European Commission (DG GROW) and the Japanese Government (METI) for promoting all forms of industrial, trade and investment cooperation between the EU and Japan.