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Stay up to date with Japanese public sector procurement
Finding information about procurement activities of the Japanese government is often a challenge. The JTPP Helpdesk has a service that can help you get a better insight into contracts and projects on offer by Japanese government organizations.
EU enterprises still uncommon in Japanese government procurement – Survey
A survey among 950 procurement offices of Japanese government organizations has shown that since the enactment of the EPA, participation of EU enterprises in government tenders is still uncommon.
Information on government procurement in Japan provided by EU-member states organizations

A number of embassies and trade promotion organizations of EU-Member states also provide information on public procurement in Japan. 

Training sessions

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Upon request, JTPP Helpdesk provides training sessions on aspects of Japanese government procurement to business developers at EU SMEs, staff at trade promotion organisations and others who wish to pursue opportunities in the government procurement market. 

EU and Japan should build on strong partnership and strengthen cooperation
On 4 May, BusinessEurope sent a letter to the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sharing its priorities ahead of the EU-Japan Summit. The letter highlights the strong partnership between the EU and Japan with the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) as the bedrock of the economic relationship.
Webinar 178: Digital Taxation in Japan: Alert for E-service Companies
16
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This webinar will cover whether foreign enterprises that provide online services/products to Japanese consumers are liable for Japanese taxes as well as some tips that will help them reduce the tax risk.
JTPP Helpdesk webinar: Public Procurement & Circular Economy
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30-06-21 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM CETWhat are the procurement activities of Japanese government entities in support of a transfer to a C
'About Japan' webinar series 203: Consumption tax in Japan - 2022 overview
01
Dec
2022
"Do I have to pay Consumption Tax?", "How can I get paid consumption tax back?" How to deal with Consumption Tax when doing business with or in Japan is a question that is often asked to JTPP Helpdesk's experts, as Japan's CT system operates rather differently from the EU VAT regime.
Weekly Tender Digest 35 (August 25-31, 2020)
EPA Helpdesk Webinar 13: Public Procurement & Healthcare
14
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14-01-20 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM CET What are the business opportunities in Japan’s public healthcare and what you need to do to become a su

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05/10/2026 - 09/10/2026
Mission dates: 05 - 09 Oct 2026 Are you active in the biotech, pharma, or related healthcare sectors and seeking business, technology, or collaboration opportunities in Japan? This autumn, the EU-…
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13/10/2026 - 16/10/2026
Session dates: 13 - 16 October 2026 Are you running a business that specialises in digital technologies — such as AI, cybersecurity, IoT? Would you like to develop business in Japan and beyond? This…
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