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

May

2026

Discover Sapporo City’s dynamic business environment at the intersection of AI/IT, food & agritech, semiconductors and green innovation — and explore concrete business opportunities for European companies looking to enter or expand in Japan.

Global Financial City Osaka – Business and Fintech Opportunities in Osaka, Japan Webinar

Feb

2026

Discover Osaka’s international financial strategy and business opportunities for European organisations in Japan’s second largest metropolitan economy, actively positioning itself as an international financial hub supported by strong public initiatives and a growing fintech ecosystem.

Invest in EU Hub Events

Jun

2025

Webinars and seminars organised by the "Invest in EU Hub" service.

Seminar: Developing Your Business in Slovakia

Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency (SARIO) and the Slovak Embassy in Tokyo are organizing a seminar focused on investment and business opportunities in Slovakia.

Green Slovenia initiatives in Japan

Green Slovenia presented its innovative solutions on Hydrogen, advanced technologies and premium services to the Japanese public.

Investment in Ukraine – Opportunities for Japanese and EU businesses

The EU-Japan Centre and the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce in Japan successfully organised a hybrid forum highlighting business opportunities in Ukraine and the potential for EU-Japan joint projects in Ukraine.

Invest in EU Hub - Opportunities for Japanese business and investors linked to the ‘Industrial Action Plan for the European automotive sector’

Jun

2025

New “Invest in EU Hub” service: promoting investment opportunities in the EU

The new “Invest in EU Hub” service promotes investment opportunities in the EU for Japanese investors and links them to sources of information and resources at EU level or in the Member States.

WEBINAR

Jun

2024

Developing your business in Slovakia

Report from a Slovak investment seminar in Tokyo and short invitation to SARIO´s international B2B event in Slovakia.

Japanese investments pouring into Flanders

In 2022, Flanders welcomed 15 investment projects from Japan, placing Japan in the sixth spot among Flanders' main investors, and first among their Asian investors.

Seminar: developing your business in Slovakia

Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency (SARIO) and the Slovak Embassy in Tokyo are organizing a seminar focused on investment and business opportunities in Slovakia.

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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