cosmetics

Report: The Skincare Market in Japan

This report is aiming to provide an overview of and insights into the skincare market in Japan.

Polish Pavilion at COSME Tokyo 2024

The Tokyo Office of the Polish Investment & Trade Agency organized the Polish Pavilion at COSME Tokyo 2024 where six brands (AVA Laboratory, Bless Me Cosmetics, Four Starlings, Hocus Pocus, Kovalite, and La-Le) showcased Polish cosmetics offering to the Japanese audience.

'ABOUT JAPAN' WEBINAR SERIES 187: THE JAPANESE COSMETICS AND QUASI DRUGS MARKET

Mar

2022

The aim of this webinar is to (a) present an overview of trends and opportunities on the Japanese cosmetics and quasi drugs market under the Corona pandemic, and to (b) deliver strategic insight, tactical guidance, and real-life examples of how to succeed in the market.

Export to Japan 9: Technical Regulations - Quasi-Drugs

Jan

2021

20-01-21 | 10:30 - 11:00 AM CETVarious EU products and services began to enjoy benefits from the EU-Japan Economic Partners

Case Study: Star Nails Bulgaria Ltd. / SME / Have partners in Japan

Star Nails - Bulgaria Ltd. was founded in 1993. The company was inspired by the latest manicure trends and became an undisputed market leader.

Case Study: Star Nails Bulgaria Ltd. / SME / Have partners in Japan

This month we have published a new case study based on feedback provided from a previous Human Resource Training Programme's (HRTP) participant.

Japanese Cosmetics Market - Obstacles and Opportunities for European SMEs

This report has been undertaken in the framework of the new "Minerva Fellowship" programme initiated by the Centre in 2013 and is b

Guidebook for Exporting/Importing Cosmetics to Japan

Although Japan is the second largest cosmetics market in the world and highly relevant for any European exporter, the unique and complicated exporting/importing procedures and requirements, as well

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Minerva Policy Reports: Call for Expert Proposals - Bioeconomy

The Minerva Policy Reports deliver comprehensive research on the dynamic political, economic, and…

The Centre's June 2026 newsletter has been released !

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

Minerva Policy Reports: Call for Expert Proposals - July 2026

The Minerva Policy Reports deliver comprehensive research on the dynamic political, economic, and…

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…

Online

15/09/2026

Webinar | Intellectual Property Basics in the EU – Protecting Your Investments

The EUIPO and EPO, in cooperation with the EU-Japan Centre, are organising this webinar for Japanese companies. It will introduce practical examples of how companies can protect their brands, designs…

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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.