Society 5.0

Towards a New Dimension of EU-Japan Digital Partnership

The EU-Japan Centre co-hosted a hybrid seminar titled Towards a New Dimension of EU-Japan Digital Partnership with Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

German business delegation trip to Japan

At the beginning of October, a delegation of 13 entrepreneurs from the East Westphalian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Bielefeld visited Japan to deepen existing business contacts and identify new business models.

Report: Smart Mobility Market in Japan and Opportunities for EU SMEs

As the 3rd largest economy in the world, Japan places a high value on the advancement of new technologies. The high level of urbanization creates strong incentives for development of Smart Mobility innovations.

Webinar 171: Smart Mobility Market in Japan and Opportunities for EU SMEs

May

2021

The webinar is targeted to EU companies seeking information about the way the Smart Mobility Market in Japan is changing, so that they can prepare themselves for the new possibilities in the future.

Report: Society 5.0 Strategy in Japan

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Webinar 115: Society 5.0 Strategy in Japan

Apr

2018

03-04-18 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM CET What is the current status of the implementation of Society 5.0 in Japan? Whereas other countries primarily are a

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Minerva Policy Reports: Call for Expert Proposals - Bioeconomy

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

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…

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…

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…

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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.