"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.
EU-Japan relations
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
30th EU-Japan summit
The President of the European Council, António Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, representing the EU, met Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for the 30th EU-Japan summit, which took place in Tokyo on the 23 July 2025.
EU-Japan Digital Partnership
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Kobe opens a business office in Paris
Kobe takes a growing interest in European companies and establishes a representative office in Paris.
Successful ‘EU Village’ event marks EU Delegation’s 50th year in Japan
On 11 May, the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Japan, in cooperation with Embassies of EU Member States, organised a one-day ‘EU Village’ at KITTE Marunouchi, a commercial complex in front of Tokyo Station, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the EU’s diplomatic presence 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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