Defence

Connecting Japan and the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region

Visit of Belgian Defence Minister reinforces security cooperation with Japan

From 31 August till 2 September, Theo Francken, Minister of Defence and Foreign Trade of Belgium, visited Japan.

Join our 2nd Defence Mission and present yourself at DSEI 2027 Japan

Japanese defense and its industry are undergoing fundamental changes and are seeking new ties with Europe.

Forthcoming defence business mission to Japan

Japan's Defence Transformation: a growing opportunity for European Industry

Annual Meeting 2026

27th EU-Japan Business Round Table Annual Meeting - 16 April 2026

Brussels, 16 April 2026 - The 27th Annual Meeting of the EU-Japan Business Round Table took place in Brussels and online. It was co-chaired by Dr. Nobuhiro Endo (Executive Advisor, NEC Corporation) and by Jeremy Grossas (Representative Director & President, Merck Biopharma Japan who was standing in for Belén Garijo, Chair of the Executive Board and CEO of Merck and BRT co-Chair).

First defence business mission to Japan starting new alliances for EU SMEs

The EU-Japan Centre organized its first business mission in the Defence business sector in Japan with 12 EU SMEs showing their wares at DSEI Japan 2025.

Minerva Policy Reports: Dual-Use and Advanced AI Systems in Japan

The EU-Japan Centre has recently published two reports under the Minerva Policy Report project. The topics are on Dual-Use and Advanced AI Systems.

Minerva Policy Report: Dual-use

This report examines the evolving landscape of dual-use technology trade and investment between the European Union (EU) and Japan, analyzing the challenges and opportunities that shape this important area of industrial cooperation

Japan-Estonia Defense Industry Exchange Seminar Strengthens Bilateral Cooperation

The Japan-Estonia Defense Industry Exchange Seminar, held during Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur’s visit to Japan, fostered collaboration between Estonian and Japanese defense companies. Organized in cooperation of the ATLA, JADI and Embassy of Estonia in Tokyo, the event strengthened bilateral ties, facilitating future cooperation in defense technology and innovation.

BUSINESS MISSION

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2025

Defence Business Mission in Japan

Apr

2027

Promote your company at DSEI Japan 2027 exhibition, Makuhari Messe, Chiba, with the support of the EU-Japan Centre.

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EU-Japan Centre's News

[Invest in EU Hub] Launch of the Monthly Newsletter – September 2026 Issue Now Available

このたび、日本企業の欧州での投資・事業展開に役立つ情報を日本語と英語で月1回お届けするニュースレターを創刊し、第1号（2026年9月号）を公開しました。近年、日EU関係が幅広く発展し、…

The Centre's October 2026 newsletter has been released !

The Centre quarterly newsletter, October 2026 issue, is now available. In this issue: Call for…

JAPANESE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: 03 - 09 October ,2026

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

JAPANESE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: 19 September - 02 October ,2026

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

Events

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…

Online

30/09/2026

European Commission Webinar: Digital Product Passport (DPP) for Batteries

On 30 September, the European Commission will host a webinar on the Digital Product Passport (DPP) under the EU Batteries Regulation. The webinar will cover the latest developments, key…

Library

EU-Japan Newsletter, issue #95

Invest in EU Hub newsletter - September 2026

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EU-Japan Newsletter, issue #94

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EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation

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.