Business

BLCCJ Nippon Export Award 2026-2027

Is your company exporting to Japan, importing into Japan, or offering Belgian-Luxembourg products/services in Japan? Then you could be the next NEA winner!

The Sapporo Model: A Compact City Powering a Sustainable Future – Business Opportunities in Sapporo City, Japan | Webinar

May

2026

Discover Sapporo City’s dynamic business environment at the intersection of AI/IT, food & agritech, semiconductors and green innovation — and explore concrete business opportunities for European companies looking to enter or expand in Japan.

DMEA Business Meetings 2026

The Enterprise Europe Network Berlin-Brandenburg is organizing the international partnering event “DMEA Business Meetings” taking place at the Exhibition Grounds Berlin (22 April) and online (20-24, 2026).

Global Financial City Osaka – Business and Fintech Opportunities in Osaka, Japan Webinar

Feb

2026

Discover Osaka’s international financial strategy and business opportunities for European organisations in Japan’s second largest metropolitan economy, actively positioning itself as an international financial hub supported by strong public initiatives and a growing fintech ecosystem.

Experience Kyoto’s thriving tech Scene with its acclaimed tech tour

Kyoto City provides “Tech Tour KYOTO” to facilitate business networking through curated visits and startup interactions. This tour helps participants to understand technology and business landscape in Kyoto.

Andalusia and Kyoto Join Forces to Drive Technological Innovation in Industry

Andalusia and Kyoto collaborate to boost tech innovation and knowledge exchange.

Green Slovenia initiatives in Japan

Green Slovenia presented its innovative solutions on Hydrogen, advanced technologies and premium services to the Japanese public.

Survey on Business Conditions of Japanese-Affiliated Companies

In February 2025, JETRO released its annual survey on Japanese-affiliated companies based in Europe.

Join “Tech Tour KYOTO” and Discover Kyoto’s Business Strengths

Kyoto City introduces “Tech Tour KYOTO” to facilitate business networking through curated visits and startup interactions. This tour helps you understand tech and business landscape in Kyoto.

Preliminary Report on the 2023 Basic Survey of Japanese Business Structure and Activities

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) regularly conducts a survey titled the METI Basic Survey of Japanese Business Structure and Activities with the aims of 1) clarifying how the mana

B2B Technology & Business Cooperation Days 2023

Enterprise Europe Nework Niedersachsen is organizing the ”Technology & Business Cooperation Days” B2B event alongside the Hannover Messe 2023 trade fair in April. Register by 30 March.

French Business Awards 2023

The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan has the pleasure to launch the 2023 edition of the annual French Business Awards (FBA) and the French Tech Tokyo Award, open to all French Chamber members regardless of nationality, and the latter open to non-members as well.

EU-Japan Centre's News

The Centre's June 2026 newsletter has been released !

The Centre quarterly newsletter, June 2026 issue, is now available. In this issue: Last chance…

Nippon Export Award 2026-27

The Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BLCCJ) is organizing the 13th edition of the…

Last chance to apply - WCM training October 2026

Call for Applications: WCM October 2026 – 56th edition Applications are now open for the 56th…

Last chance to apply - Biotech mission to Japan 2026

Last call for applications: Biotech Business Mission to Japan 2026 The EU-Japan Centre is…

JAPANESE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: 06 -12 June,2026

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

Events

Japan

16/03/2026 - 19/03/2026

Green Business Mission in Japan

The next mission will take place from 23-26 March, 2027 Planned application period: September - early November 2026 Please note that this page is still under construction; content relating to…

Japan

05/10/2026 - 09/10/2026

Biotech Business Mission in Japan

Mission dates: 05 - 09 Oct 2026 Are you active in the biotech, pharma, or related healthcare sectors and seeking business, technology, or collaboration opportunities in Japan? This autumn, the EU-…

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EU-Japan Newsletter, issue #94

EU-Japan Newsletter, issue #93

Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News March 2026

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Joint venture established in 1987 by the European Commission (DG GROW) and the Japanese Government (METI) for promoting all forms of industrial, trade and investment cooperation between the EU and Japan.