sme

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!

Space Business Mission to Japan

Mar

2027

Promote your company at a space industry related trade fair 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

[Invest in EU Hub] Launch of the Monthly Newsletter – September 2026 Issue Now Available

このたび、日本企業の欧州での投資・事業展開に役立つ情報を日本語と英語で月1回お届けするニュースレターを創刊し、第1号（2026年9月号）を公開しました。近年、日EU関係が幅広く発展し、…

The Centre's October 2026 newsletter has been released !

The Centre quarterly newsletter, October 2026 issue, is now available. In this issue: Call for…

JAPANESE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: 03 - 09 October ,2026

The EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and business…

JAPANESE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: 19 September - 02 October ,2026

The EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and business…

Events

Online

15/09/2026

Webinar | Intellectual Property Basics in the EU – Protecting Your Investments

The EUIPO and EPO, in cooperation with the EU-Japan Centre, are organising this webinar for Japanese companies. It will introduce practical examples of how companies can protect their brands, designs…

Online

30/09/2026

European Commission Webinar: Digital Product Passport (DPP) for Batteries

On 30 September, the European Commission will host a webinar on the Digital Product Passport (DPP) under the EU Batteries Regulation. The webinar will cover the latest developments, key…

Library

EU-Japan Newsletter, issue #95

Invest in EU Hub newsletter - September 2026

Centre's video

EU-Japan Newsletter, issue #94

Time in Brussels

Time in Tokyo

Exchange rate

1€ = 177,478 JPY

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.