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Success story – Cilcare
Cilcare is a French biotech SME that focuses on the early detection and treatment of hearing disorders. Learn about its journey to the Japanese market.
“About Japan” reports and webinars
New reports and webinars are provided as part of the Centre’s support for EU Business in Japan. This section provides valuable information for European Union companies seeking clear guidelines for trading, investing, or partnering with Japanese entities.
Report: How to Export to Japan (Medical Devices) - Quick Guide 2025
The EU is one of the largest global producers of medical devices, and the biggest exporter with a trade surplus of 11 billion EUR in 2023. Japan is an essential trade partner ranking 3rd within the main destination countries of EU exports.
MEDICA Healthcare Brokerage Event 2023
On the occasion of MEDICA 2023, the global No. 1 meeting place for the medical sector, EEN partner ZENIT GmbH will organise an international Brokerage Event.
Report: The Medical Devices Market in Japan
The report is targeting EU-based small- and mid-sized companies (SMEs) that are manufacturing medical devices and seeking to enter the Japanese market or those aiming at strengthening their current positions in the Japanese market.
'About Japan' webinar series 189: Medical Device Market in Japan
15
Mar
2022
Japan’s medical device market is highly dependent on imports, especially sophisticated products such as pacemakers and surgical robotic systems. What opportunities does the Japanese Medical Device (excluding e-health) Market offer to EU SMEs?
Webinar 176: E-health and Telemedicine in Japan
22
Jun
2021
Japan society has been late in digitisation, but the government tries to speed this up, among other things, to reduce the cost of health care. This is an excellent opportunity for EU companies with exciting solutions.
Report: e-Health and Telemedicine in Japan
Japan society has been late in digitisation, but the government tries to speed this up, among other things, to reduce the cost of health care. This is an excellent opportunity for EU companies with exciting solutions.
Export to Japan 6: Technical Regulations - Medical Devices
28
Oct
2020
28-10-20 | 10:30 - 11:00 AM CETWhat should you know when entering medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic devices (MD/IVD) market in J
Case Study: GA Generic Assays GmbH: a German SME
GA Generic Assays GmbH – from DE

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EU Business Hub @ Semicon Japan 2025
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Weekly Japanese Industry and Policy News: 28 June - 04 July, 2025
The EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and policy matters…
Weekly Digest of Public Sector Tenders Week 27 (July 1-7, 2025)
JTPP Helpdesk's Weekly Digest of Public Sector Tenders features a selection of tenders found on the…

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14/07/2025
Brussels to Tokyo: Legal Roadmaps for AI Compliance, Regulation, and Governance
As AI storms industry and captures headlines, the EU lit the first torch with Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 on July 12, 2024, prompting other jurisdictions to set their own rules. On May 28, 2025, Japan…
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06/10/2025 - 10/10/2025
Biotech Business Mission in Japan
Mission dates: 06 - 10 Oct 2025 Applications are now closed for this year session.  Are you running a business that operates in the Biotech and Pharma sector? Would you like to present your …

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