Administrative Reform

Tokyo government discusses reform of procurement process

Foreigners allowed to set up companies independently

The Japanese government has announced it will relax the rules for foreigners who want to set up a company in Japan.

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EU Business HUB mission to Smart Energy Week 2025

The EU Business Hub @ Smart Energy Week Autumn 2025 Business Mission, taking place from September…

Upcoming webinars in May/June 2025

We are pleased to inform you about the upcoming webinars that will take place in May/June. Do not…

Call for applications for an internship position to support the Innovation & Technology Cooperation Helpdesk

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, Tokyo Office, is seeking an intern to support…

Weekly Japanese Industry and Policy News: 10 - 16 May, 2025

The EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and policy matters…

Recruitment announcement - the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is recruiting a Data and Financial Coordinator in Tokyo, Japan

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is recruiting a Data and Financial Coordinator in…

The EU-Japan Centre is celebrating its 38th anniversary

38 years ago, the EU-Japan Centre was founded in a spirit of enduring partnership between the…

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Get ready for Japan - May / June

19-23 May 2025 → 1st phase online 9-13 June 2025→ 2nd phase in Japan PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES “Get Ready for Japan” aims to help understand Japanese business practices and communication styles and…

Japan

20/05/2025 - 23/05/2025

Defence Business Mission in Japan

Mission dates : May 20 to 23, 2025 --- Applications are now closed --- Are you running a business specializing development of defence technologies and solutions, such as cyber-security, drones,…

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Monthly Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News May 2025

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Minerva Policy Report: Advanced AI Systems

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