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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.

European Commission Survey on the EU-Japan EPA

The European Commission is circulating an Open Public Consultation and Business Survey on the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).

Czech high-tech holographic microscope to boost Japanese biotech and pharma industries

How the EU-Japan Centre supported a Czech company in accessing the Japanese market. Read our new case study!

Lunar or deep space exploration, satellite equipment, upstream or ground-based space-related technologies and downstream applications

Space Business Mission in Japan

Promote your company at Tokyo’ ISIEX Expo with the support of the EU-Japan Centre.

SMRJ’s “CEO Business Meeting” open to European companies

The Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan (SMRJ) manages a support called “CEO Business Meeting” that connects CEOs from overseas companies with Japanese Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. The (over) 70% negotiation success rate achieved last year by these meetings reflects the high quality of the support.

Green Business Mission in Japan

Promote your green technologies at Tokyo’ Decarbonisation Expo with the support of the EU-Japan Centre.

PPIMAP+ project is going to Japan

After the organisation of preparatory activities for one year and a half, PIMAP+ European project is finally going to Japan to boost the opportunities of its SMEs.

Weekly Tender Digest 35 (August 25-31, 2020)

Last call to apply - Get Ready For Japan training mission 2020

The Centre is launcing its last call to apply to "Get Ready for Japan", a 2-week training programme in Japan on Japanese culture.

Government plan to support small retailers with impact 2019 Consumption Tax increase

EU-Japan ICT Business Matching Event 2018

May

2018

On Tuesday 8 May 2018, the EU-Japan Centre organised an "ICT Partnering Event" in Tokyo, Japan.

EU-Japan Centre's News

The Centre's June 2026 newsletter has been released !

The Centre quarterly newsletter, June 2026 issue, is now available. In this issue: Last chance…

Minerva Policy Reports: Call for Expert Proposals - July 2026

The Minerva Policy Reports deliver comprehensive research on the dynamic political, economic, and…

Nippon Export Award 2026-27

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

Events

Japan

16/03/2026 - 19/03/2026

Green Business Mission in Japan

The next mission will take place from 23-26 March, 2027 Planned application period: September - early November 2026 Please note that this page is still under construction; content relating to…

Japan

05/10/2026 - 09/10/2026

Biotech Business Mission in Japan

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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EU-Japan Newsletter, issue #94

EU-Japan Newsletter, issue #93

Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News March 2026

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EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation

Joint venture established in 1987 by the European Commission (DG GROW) and the Japanese Government (METI) for promoting all forms of industrial, trade and investment cooperation between the EU and Japan.