About Japan

EPA Helpdesk Webinar 41: Malt, Starches, Wheat Gluten & Albuminoidal Substances

EPA Helpdesk Webinar 40: RULES OF ORIGIN    7 September 2021, 10:30-11:30 AM CET

The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for expert report proposals for its "About Japan" information website (

This webinar will cover whether foreign enterprises that provide online services/products to Japanese consumers are liable for Japanese taxes as well as some tips that will help them reduce the tax risk.

Semiconductor industry is changing on a global scale and more and more European companies are presented with the incentives to join its global value chain. Japan remains one of the main global players in the semiconductor industry due to its robust electronics and IT markets.

The webinar targets EU apparel and textile firms and brands wanting to increase exports and depend less on their home market and generate revenues in what is one of the best export markets for European apparel and textiles.

The webinar targets EU food firms and brands with products at the premium end of the market wanting to increase exports and depend less on their home market and generate revenues in what is one of the best export markets for European foods.

The webinar targets Small and medium-sized EU producers of frozen food and ice cream seeking to enter the Japanese market or strengthen their current positions in Japan. It will provide information on recent trends and developments in the frozen food and ice cream market including possibilities for EU SMEs.

How can EU food and beverages exporters test the compliance to the requested Japanese standards?

What are the certification process and the onsite-audit for organic JAS, from a EU testing laboratory perspective?

The webinar is targeted to EU entrepreneurs, startups, and SMEs seeking to access or strengthen their current positions in Japan’s entrepreneurial finance market.

The webinar is targeted to EU companies seeking information on how to attract and accommodate more Japanese tourists, based on the analysis of the statistical data concerning the travellers and their destinations.