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Japanese Technology & Innovation Monitoring Watch - September release

In this quarterly series, we present a concise overview of key develo

LAURELIN Final Conference: advancing E-fuel production innovation for Sustainable Transport

On 07 October 2025, the LAURELIN Consortium will organise its Final Conference entitled: Advancing e-fuel production innovation for sustainable transport.

Estonia piloted mobility project with Japanese and American partners

City of Tartu in Estonia piloted Autonomous Shuttle and AI Tech for Safer Urban Mobility with Japanese and American partners.

The Three Seas Initiative and Japan: Exploring investment opportunities

The history of Japanese investments in Central and Eastern Europe spans over 30 years. As Japan became a strategic partner of the Three Seas Initiative in 2024, new possibilities for business have emerged.

European and Japanese researchers optimise renewable methanol production

The LAURELIN project, funded by the European Union and the Japan Science and Technology Agency, works on developing innovative solutions to improve renewable methanol (green) production from CO2 hydrogenation in terms of energy efficiency and production cost.

'About Japan' webinar series 195: Railway Market in Japan

Jun

2022

What business opportunities does the Japanese Railway Market offer to EU SMEs?

Export Support Webinar on Maritime Transport Sector

Nov

2020

In its ongoing efforts to help European SMEs to access the Japanese market, the EU-Japan Centre is co-or

EPA Helpdesk Webinar 23: Services & Maritime Transport

Jun

2020

02-06-20 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM CETHow does the EU-Japan EPA impact the various segments of the maritime transport industry?

Webinar 78: Japanese Railway Market

Sep

2016

27-09-16 | 10:30 h - 11:30 hWhat are the current developments in the Japanese railways market and do EU SMEs have business opportunities there?

Report: Alternative Vehicle Technologies in Japan

This report is useful for EU companies seeking to supply technologies, components or software for next generation cars and which want to understand in what directions the Japanese car industry is h

Report: Automobile and Transport Cluster Mapping and Industry

This report on automobile and transport industry in Japan will cover the key aspects of this sector and highlight opportunities for European companies seeking to expand into Japanese market.

Webinar 69: Automobile and Transport Cluster Mapping and Industry

May

2016

17-05-16 | 10:30 h - 11:30 hHow can EU SMEs become suppliers to the Automobile and Transport Industry in Japan?

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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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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.