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.
EU-Japan relations
Japan officially joins Horizon Europe
As of 30 July 2026, Japan is officially associated to Horizon Europe.
Invest in EU Hub Policy and Investment Reports
Insights into policy, regulatory and market trends shaping EU investment opportunities for Japanese companies
7th EU–Japan High-Level Economic Dialogue
On 7 May 2026, the EU and Japan held their 7th High-Level Economic Dialogue (HLED) in Brussels.
"Italia, amore mio!" Marks Its 10th Anniversary at Roppongi Hills
Japan's largest Italian festival returns to Tokyo for its landmark tenth edition in June 2026.
JDZB’s Alumni Reunion “Building International Bridges! Alumni in Dialogue for Sustainable Exchange”
Alumni of five different exchange programs gathered on the occasion of the Japanese-German Center Berlin’s (JDZB) 40th anniversary.
French-Japanese Foundation Events for 2026
Various events to strengthen ties between EU and Japan for research and industrial purposes
France Japan Foundation Young Leaders First Cohort Strengthens Bilateral Ties
Young Leaders from France and Japan unite to strengthen cultural, political, and economic ties.
The Hauts-de-France Japan Club: stronger ties between the Region and Japan
On 4 November 2025, the Opéra de Lille hosted the third edition of the Hauts-de-France Japan Club, a now essential event for Franco-Japanese economic dialogue.
Japan’s Friendship Ties Program “MIRAI”
The Japan’s Friendship Ties Program “MIRAI” (Mutual understanding, Intellectual Relations and Academic Exchange Initiative) invites groups of promising young leaders from Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus, who are expected to play an active role in international society. Apply by 15 October.
European Travel Commission concludes Japan Mission with high-level event at EXPO 2025 Osaka
The European Travel Commission (ETC) carried out a week of activities in Japan, culminating in a high-level event at EXPO 2025 Osaka with the participation of European Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas.
The EU and Japan launch Competitiveness Alliance at bilateral summit in Tokyo
The EU and Japan launch Competitiveness Alliance at bilateral summit in Tokyo
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.
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