Expatriate

Report: Working in Japan as an Expatriate: Step-by-step guide and checklist for future expatriates

This report is prepared for expatriates and human resource staff to secure a smooth transition to Japan. It is explaining matters such as taxes and social security systems as well as the cost of living in Japan.

Report: Working in Japan as an Expatriate: Practical Guidance towards Achieving Assignment Success

This report offers practical guidance to EU-based organisations that are considering investing in expatriate assignments as a means towards exploring and exploiting business opportunities in Japan.

Webinar 170: Working in Japan as an Expatriate, part 2 (Step-by-step guide and checklist for future expatriates)

May

2021

This webinar is prepared for expatriates and human resource staff to secure a smooth transition to Japan. It is explaining matters such as taxes and social security systems as well as the cost of living in Japan.

Webinar 169: Working in Japan as an Expatriate, part 1 (Achieving assignment success)

Apr

2021

This webinar offers practical guidance to EU-based organisations that are considering investing in expatriate assignments as a means towards exploring and exploiting business opportunities in Japan.

EU-Japan Centre's News

Nippon Export Award 2026-27

The Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BLCCJ) is organizing the 13th edition of the…

Call for experts: Japanese policy and regulatory developments - 2026

The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for expert report proposals for a new periodic monitoring…

EUBIJ - Call for expert report proposals - April 2026

The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for expert report proposals for its "About Japan"…

Call for experts - Sectoral and cross-cultural workshops (Market Access workshops)

The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for experts who specialize in specific industrial sectors…

Call for Applications: WCM Programme Coach

56th WCM: 19–23 October 2026 | 57th WCM: 1–5 March 2027 The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial…

Call for Applications: Industry Experts for Business Training Modules (Day 2)

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is seeking experienced industry specialists to serve…

Events

Tokyo

12/05/2026

The Sapporo Model: A Compact City Powering a Sustainable Future – Business Opportunities in Sapporo City, Japan | Webinar

[Updated 23/4/2026] The Sapporo Model: A Compact City Powering a Sustainable Future – Business Opportunities in Sapporo City, Japan | Webinar Useful links: - STEP Sapporo (global website)…

13/05/2026

Key Developments in the Battery Sector and Opportunities for Japan-EU Cooperation—As Part of the Japan-EU Competitiveness Alliance

EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation Policy SeminarKey Developments in the Battery Sector and Opportunities for Japan-EU Cooperation—As Part of the Japan-EU Competitiveness Alliance…

Library

EU-Japan Newsletter, issue #93

Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News March 2026

Monthly Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News February 2026

Report: Energy Storage Systems (ESS) in Japan

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