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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.
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French-Japanese Foundation Events for 2026
Various events to strengthen ties between EU and Japan for research and industrial purposes
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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
Photo of the President of the European Council, António Costa, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba
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.
50th anniversary video
The EU Delegation to Japan has produced a short explanatory video on the EU’s history and EU-Japan relationship on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of EU diplomatic representation in Japan.

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call for proposal to outsource the yearly maintenance service for IT networks and related services, computer hardware and software in the Head Office in Japan in FY2026
The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is currently accepting applications to the call for…
call for proposal to outsource the Japan Tax and Public Procurement Helpdesk service for FY2026
The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is currently accepting applications to the call for…
JAPANESE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: 24 - 30 January, 2026
The EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and business…
Weekly Digest of Public Sector Tenders, Week 5 (January 27-February 2, 2026)
JTPP Helpdesk's Weekly Digest of Public Sector Tenders brings you a curated snapshot of government…

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Europa House
10/12/2025
INNOVATION DAY
The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation and EURAXESS Japan are pleased to announce Innovation Day 2025, an on-site event highlighting cutting-edge European and Japanese projects. The…
Japan
16/02/2026 - 20/02/2026
WCM (World Class Manufacturing)
Mission dates: 16-20 February 2026 ABOUT THE MISSION Since 1992, the World Class Manufacturing (WCM) training programme has helped over a thousand participants from all EU member states. The five-…

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