Training mission

The EU-Japan Centre is pleased to announce that the 56th edition of the World Class Manufacturing (WCM) mission will take place in Nagoya, Japan, from 19 to 23 October 2026.

The 10th Get Ready for Japan (GRFJ) programme successfully wrapped up on Friday, 14 November.

The World Class Manufacturing training programme is now organised once a year, aligning with the EU-Japan Centre's calendar reorganisation.

Another successful edition of Get Ready for Japan

The new edition of the "Get Ready for Japan" Programme is approaching, applications are now open!

Innovation in Action: Advancing Manufacturing Excellence at the 54th World Class Manufacturing Programme!

The 8th Get Ready For Japan (GRFJ) programme was organized by the EU-Japan Centre in two parts, with the online session on 21-25 October, and the onsite session in Tokyo on 11-15 November 2024.

The EU-Japan Centre consistently arranges pre-departure briefings to Japan via cross-cultural webinars. Parissa Haghirian, an esteemed Professor of International Management at Sophia University in Tokyo and cross-cultural expert for the EU-Japan Centre, has agreed to elucidate the process and objectives behind these cross-cultural webinars.

Join "Get Ready for Japan"! This enlightening training programme's objectives are to help managers and executives from EU-based SMEs understand the intricate Japanese business practices, gain profound insights into decision-making processes, and strengthen relationships with Japanese partners.