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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.
Report: Japanese Convenience Stores and Drugstores: Opportunities for European Snack and Beverage Products under Corona
This report presents an overview of trends and opportunities on the Japanese convenience store and drugstore market under the Corona pandemic and delivers strategic insight, tactical guidance and real-life examples of how to succeed in the Japanese convenience store and drugstore market.
Report: Japanese Consumers' Behavior (by age and gender)
This report provides an overview of the current situation on the Japanese consumer market (as of January 2021).

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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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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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