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Report: Energy Storage Systems (ESS) in Japan
This report delves into the energy storage systems (EES) in Japan, and potential business opportunities EU SMEs have in this sector.
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Report: Solar Power Industry Market in Japan
This report provides a comprehensive overview on Japan’s solar power industry within the context of the country’s broader decarbonization targets and evolving energy policies.
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Report: Food Distribution Channels in Japan
This report outlines the current situation of the various food distribution channels, provides insights into trends and challenges as well as some recommendations on how to enter this complex market.
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Report: Opening Pop Stores and Setting Up a Franchise in Japan
This report provides a focused analysis of the widely spread entry strategies for foreign businesses in Japan: Pop-Up Stores and Franchising.
Report: The Skincare Market in Japan
This report is aiming to provide an overview of and insights into the skincare market in Japan.
Report: The Pharmaceutical Industry in Japan
The purpose of this report is to evaluate the current status of the pharmaceutical industry in Japan.
2024 Fiscal Year Achievement Report - Key activities & Results
A challenging market for EU SMEs ...
Report: Bio-fuels for the automotive sector in Japan
This report provides a comprehensive overview of Japan’s biofuels market for the automotive sector within the context of the country’s broader decarbonization targets and evolving energy policies.
Report: Onshore and Offshore Wind Market in Japan
The purpose of this report is to evaluate the current status of the onshore and offshore wind market in Japan.
Report: Heat Pumps and Geothermal Energy Market in Japan
This report explores the potential of geothermal heat utilisation and geothermal heat pumps in Japan.
Report: Grid Technologies - Opportunities for EU companies
The report shall give EU companies an overview on the market for grid technologies in Japan and business opportunities as well as challenges.
Minerva Policy Report: Advanced AI Systems
This report examines Japan’s evolving role in the development and governance of advanced AI systems across five interconnected dimensions: national policy, ethical direction, institutional coordination, collaboration with the European Union, and global positioning.

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17/03/2026
Current status and challenges of the circular economy: Toward a growth-oriented resource-autonomous economy
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation Policy SeminarCurrent status and challenges of the circular economy: Toward a growth-oriented resource-autonomous economy Tuesday 17 March 2026, 16:30–18…
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14/09/2026 - 12/03/2027
Vulcanus in Europe - host a Japanese intern in R&D
A unique opportunity for EU companies to host Japanese S&T university students as interns for R&D   Vulcanus in Europe 2026 - 2027:  Deadline: 20 September (new companies) - 30 September…

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