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Report: e-Health and Telemedicine in Japan
Japan society has been late in digitisation, but the government tries to speed this up, among other things, to reduce the cost of health care. This is an excellent opportunity for EU companies with exciting solutions.
EPA Handbook – a guide to help EU SMEs import Japanese products
Would you like to start importing food or non-food stuffs from Japan, but are unsure what 'preferential tariff treatment', 'rules of origin' and 'HS codes' are?
EU-Japan Business cooperation in third markets - Focus on the digital economy
Cooperation between European and Japanese companies for joint projects in third markets is a growing and promising business that has been highlighted in previous reports.
Report: Export & Import EU-Japan Trade data 2020
The report focuses primarily on the balance of trade between Japan, the EU and its constituent Member States in 2020. The report begins by analyzing Japanese trade with the EU as a whole (both for goods and services) and then provides a country-by-country analysis for each individual EU Member States.
Report: Japan’s Private Equity and Venture Capital Landscape for EU SMEs and Start-ups
The capital market for SMEs and start-ups consists of several segments,ranging from SME lending and crowdfunding to business angels and venture capital markets.
Report: Smart Mobility Market in Japan and Opportunities for EU SMEs
As the 3rd largest economy in the world, Japan places a high value on the advancement of new technologies. The high level of urbanization creates strong incentives for development of Smart Mobility innovations.
Report: Recent Evolution of Japanese Outbound Tourism and Recommendations for EU SMEs
Europe has been one of the most popular global destinations for Japanese tourists. Global COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the tourism sector. Yet, one may expect that European SMEs will try to attract Japanese visitors in the coming years.
Report: Working in Japan as an Expatriate: Step-by-step guide and checklist for future expatriates
This report is prepared for expatriates and human resource staff to secure a smooth transition to Japan. It is explaining matters such as taxes and social security systems as well as the cost of living in Japan.
Report: Working in Japan as an Expatriate: Practical Guidance towards Achieving Assignment Success
This report offers practical guidance to EU-based organisations that are considering investing in expatriate assignments as a means towards exploring and exploiting business opportunities in Japan.
Report: The Olive Oil Market in Japan
Japan’s annual domestic production of olive oil is limited at about 45 tonnes (2020). Japan cannot meet the internal demand and imports more than 99% of the domestic consumption. In 2020, Japan imported about 70,000 tonnes. The EU supplies the majority of the imports; 96% of total imports in 2020. The main EU exporters are Spain and Italy that together have a market share of about 94%.
Report: The Market for Biogas Plants in Japan and Opportunities for EU Companies
When entering the Japanese market, several specific obstacles for operating biogas plants and challenges need to be considered carefully. This report gives interested European SMEs an insight into the opportunities and key success factors for a successful entry in the Japanese biogas plant market.
Report: Smart Farming Technology in Japan and Opportunities for EU Companies
This report provides interested European SMEs with a sophisticated insight into the opportunities and key success factors for the Japanese smart farming market.

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EU Business Hub @ Semicon Japan 2025
The EU Business Hub @ Semicon Japan 2025 Business Mission, taking place from 15 - 19 December 2025…
Recruitment announcement: the EU-Japan Centre is recruiting a Project Coordinator in Brussels, Belgium
The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is recruiting a Project Coordinator in Brussels,…
Recruitment announcement: the EU-Japan Centre is recruiting a Programme Coordinator for Vulcanus in Brussels
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Minerva Policy Reports: Call for Expert Proposals on Defence
The Minerva Policy Reports deliver comprehensive research on the dynamic political, economic, and…
Weekly Japanese Industry and Policy News: 28 June - 04 July, 2025
The EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and policy matters…

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14/07/2025
Brussels to Tokyo: Legal Roadmaps for AI Compliance, Regulation, and Governance
As AI storms industry and captures headlines, the EU lit the first torch with Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 on July 12, 2024, prompting other jurisdictions to set their own rules. On May 28, 2025, Japan…
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Biotech Business Mission in Japan
Mission dates: 06 - 10 Oct 2025 Applications are now closed for this year session.  Are you running a business that operates in the Biotech and Pharma sector? Would you like to present your …

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