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is a joint venture co-financed by the European Commission and the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). Its aim is to foster the development of industrial cooperation between companies from both regions through training programmes for businesspeople, for EU and Japanese students and researchers, and through information services and an industrial dialogue. This quarterly newsletter is produced by the EU-based office of the EU-Japan Centre, and is primarily intended to provide EU/Japan-related news.

Centre's News

New Webinar Series - EU-Japan Regional Cooperation’s Good Practices!

The EU-Japan Regional Cooperation Helpdesk, co-managed by CEEJA and CLAIR, invites you to the next “EU-Japan Regional Cooperation's Good Practices Webinar Series” on 9 December 2021.

The Centre Goes to Space

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation selected six promising EU SMEs working in the space sector to participate in a leading Japanese aerospace event called Aeromart Nagoya, held on 12-14 October in hybrid format.

New Webinar Series - EU-Japan Regional Cooperation’s Good Practices!

The EU-Japan Regional Cooperation Helpdesk, co-managed by CEEJA and CLAIR, invites you to the next “EU-Japan Regional Cooperation's Good Practices Webinar Series” on 9 December 2021.

The Centre Goes to Space

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation selected six promising EU SMEs working in the space sector to participate in a leading Japanese aerospace event called Aeromart Nagoya, held on 12-14 October in hybrid format.

EU Business in Japan – Newly Revamped Website

The EU-Japan Centre has just revamped its EUBusinessInJapan website to make it easier to use!
EUBusinessInJapan.eu provides practical information for EU businesses in need of clear guidelines to trade with or invest in Japan or cooperate with Japanese partners.
Thanks to the new interface, it is now easier for the users to access (upon free registration) the informative pages, sectorial reports, recorded webinars and cross-cultural trainings at their disposal.
If you are an EU company but not yet registered on « EUBIJ » website, create your account today and take the ch...

EU Business in Japan – Newly Revamped Website

The EU-Japan Centre has just revamped its EUBusinessInJapan website to make it easier to use!
EUBusinessInJapan.eu provides practical information for EU businesses in need of clear guidelines to trade with or invest in Japan or cooperate with Japanese partners.
Thanks to the new interface, it is now easier for the users to access (upon free registration) the informative pages, sectorial reports, recorded webinars and cross-cultural trainings at their disposal.
If you are an EU company but not yet registered on « EUBIJ » website, create your account today and take the ch...

Upcoming Webinars in December & January

2021 has been a busy year for the EU-Japan Centre, as we conducted numerous series of webinars, covering many sectors and topics, to support EU companies doing business with Japan. Did you miss one? You can always access the previous webinars’ recordings at the following link: https://www.eubusinessinjapan.eu/library/past-events

WCM Online Training Course Successfully Completed in November

The third online World Class Manufacturing training course was held on 15-19 November 2021.

The programme is moderated by Prof. Richard Keegan, with facilitation expertise support from David Fitzpatrick, DJ Duarte and Sensei Akinori Hyodo. A total of 24 participants from 12 EU Member States had the opportunity to learn the Japanese manufacturing methodologies and the principles and practices for implementing such methods. The importance of corporate culture that sustains the implementation of the methods was also featured. During this 5-day online training, participants learne...

WCM Online Training Course Successfully Completed in November

The third online World Class Manufacturing training course was held on 15-19 November 2021.

The programme is moderated by Prof. Richard Keegan, with facilitation expertise support from David Fitzpatrick, DJ Duarte and Sensei Akinori Hyodo. A total of 24 participants from 12 EU Member States had the opportunity to learn the Japanese manufacturing methodologies and the principles and practices for implementing such methods. The importance of corporate culture that sustains the implementation of the methods was also featured. During this 5-day online training, participants learne...

From EU

EU exports boosted thanks to stronger implementation and enforcement of trade deals and global rules.

On 27 October 2021, the European Commission released a report on the implementation and enforcement of EU trade agreements.

12th EU-Japan ICT Strategies Workshop

Held on 17 November, the 12th EU-Japan ICT Strategies Workshop provided an opportunity for European and Japanese industries and stakeholders to learn about recent policy developments in ICT, to contribute to the discussions around a future EU-JP Digital Partnership, and to present their viewpoints to public authorities in charge of digital policy in the EU and in Japan.

EU exports boosted thanks to stronger implementation and enforcement of trade deals and global rules.

On 27 October 2021, the European Commission released a report on the implementation and enforcement of EU trade agreements.

12th EU-Japan ICT Strategies Workshop

Held on 17 November, the 12th EU-Japan ICT Strategies Workshop provided an opportunity for European and Japanese industries and stakeholders to learn about recent policy developments in ICT, to contribute to the discussions around a future EU-JP Digital Partnership, and to present their viewpoints to public authorities in charge of digital policy in the EU and in Japan.

European Literature Festival

Since 2017, the European Literature Festival has brought together writers from Europe with translators and experts from Japan in a series of events including lectures, dialogues, and panel discussions. Held this year on the 17-26 November, the festival, which celebrates its fifth edition, was once again held mostly online, while pursuing the same goal of bringing European literature closer to the Japanese public.

European Literature Festival

Since 2017, the European Literature Festival has brought together writers from Europe with translators and experts from Japan in a series of events including lectures, dialogues, and panel discussions. Held this year on the 17-26 November, the festival, which celebrates its fifth edition, was once again held mostly online, while pursuing the same goal of bringing European literature closer to the Japanese public.

From Japan

EU-Japan Research & Innovation Cooperation

The 11th Kobe University Brussels European Centre Symposium “Green Horizons, Sustainable Futures: EU and Japan Research for Climate-Prepared, Resilient Societies”

EU-Japan Research & Innovation Cooperation

The 11th Kobe University Brussels European Centre Symposium “Green Horizons, Sustainable Futures: EU and Japan Research for Climate-Prepared, Resilient Societies”

Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Online Event ‘Focus in Tokyo’

Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) shares the latest business and investment trends in the online event series "Focus in Tokyo." Archive of past events are available on TMG’s YouTube. The 4th event was planned on 8 December, focusing on Tokyo’s startup ecosystem.

Circular Innovation Forum 2021

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is collaborating with private businesses for implementing business models aimed at reducing single-use plastics dramatically such as reuse, or innovative recycling technology such as closed-loop recycling technology, in order to achieve the sustainable use of plastics with net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. Businesses for circular economy have been developing also in Europe. The EU-Japan Centre contributed to this online event organised on 26 November 2021 by mobilizing a number of European businesses and organisations, notably, IKEA,  Petcore Europe, Cir...

Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Online Event ‘Focus in Tokyo’

Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) shares the latest business and investment trends in the online event series "Focus in Tokyo." Archive of past events are available on TMG’s YouTube. The 4th event was planned on 8 December, focusing on Tokyo’s startup ecosystem.

Circular Innovation Forum 2021

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is collaborating with private businesses for implementing business models aimed at reducing single-use plastics dramatically such as reuse, or innovative recycling technology such as closed-loop recycling technology, in order to achieve the sustainable use of plastics with net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. Businesses for circular economy have been developing also in Europe. The EU-Japan Centre contributed to this online event organised on 26 November 2021 by mobilizing a number of European businesses and organisations, notably, IKEA,  Petcore Europe, Cir...

BioJapan with Hybrid Business Partnering successfully finished

BioJapan / RM JAPAN / healthTECH JAPAN

BioJapan is one of Asia’s largest partnering events / trade shows where major pharmaceutical, biotech ventures, research institutes and universities gather.
The organisers introduced an online partnering system last year on top of their conventional system and this year, for the first time, they have extended the partnering days to offer flexible time frame for the participants to schedule their meetings. 11,246 meetings were scheduled during the 4 days of partnering.
In synergy with the concurrent event, healthTECH JAPAN, this ...

BioJapan with Hybrid Business Partnering successfully finished

BioJapan / RM JAPAN / healthTECH JAPAN

BioJapan is one of Asia’s largest partnering events / trade shows where major pharmaceutical, biotech ventures, research institutes and universities gather.
The organisers introduced an online partnering system last year on top of their conventional system and this year, for the first time, they have extended the partnering days to offer flexible time frame for the participants to schedule their meetings. 11,246 meetings were scheduled during the 4 days of partnering.
In synergy with the concurrent event, healthTECH JAPAN, this ...

EU-Japan News

Express your needs for internationalisation in the Defence and Security Markets through the project EU-ALLIANCE!

Are you working in the Defence or Security markets? Are you looking to increase your international development? Take advantage of the opportunities generated by the EU-ALLIANCE initiatives!

The European EU-ALLIANCE project has been officially launched. This initiative aims to support SMEs internationalisation of six leading European clusters in the fields of technical textile, connectivity, deep tech and advanced materials to address dual-use markets in Defence and Security in four targeted countries: Japan, the United States, Canada and Indonesia.

The consortium will pr...

Successful realisation of “Ready2Net” a European Commission-funded project

The Pilot project READY2NET - Fostering Opportunities for SME Internationalisation by Supporting SME Networks for Export ended successfully in August 2021.

The project fosters connection opportunities for European SMEs and start-ups, willing to develop, further expand, and improve their international business by creating Networks, aimed at enhancing SME’s capacity to exploit foreign markets for export purposes.
Ready2Net Pilot Project, financed by the European Commission, Directorate General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship & SMEs, was carried out by an internat...

Express your needs for internationalisation in the Defence and Security Markets through the project EU-ALLIANCE!

Are you working in the Defence or Security markets? Are you looking to increase your international development? Take advantage of the opportunities generated by the EU-ALLIANCE initiatives!

The European EU-ALLIANCE project has been officially launched. This initiative aims to support SMEs internationalisation of six leading European clusters in the fields of technical textile, connectivity, deep tech and advanced materials to address dual-use markets in Defence and Security in four targeted countries: Japan, the United States, Canada and Indonesia.

The consortium will pr...

Successful realisation of “Ready2Net” a European Commission-funded project

The Pilot project READY2NET - Fostering Opportunities for SME Internationalisation by Supporting SME Networks for Export ended successfully in August 2021.

The project fosters connection opportunities for European SMEs and start-ups, willing to develop, further expand, and improve their international business by creating Networks, aimed at enhancing SME’s capacity to exploit foreign markets for export purposes.
Ready2Net Pilot Project, financed by the European Commission, Directorate General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship & SMEs, was carried out by an internat...

Aging 2.0 Tokyo Chapter in the EU project “IDIH”

Digital Health & Ageing. A user’s-centered EU-Japan cooperation thanks to the IDIH project.

Spain’s star product, Olive Oil, joins the EU-Japan Business Round Table

Japan is an essential partner for European olive oils and especially for Spanish ones. In fact, Japan is the top consumer of Spanish olive oils in Asia and the second outside the European Union.

Collaboration in Food Innovation between Japan and the Netherlands

Listen to Foodvalley NL podcast!

Edith Bosch, former Olympic Judoka and entrepreneur, talks to Jeroen Wouters in a podcast by TeamNL Tokyo Expo.
The Expo connects sport and business. Jeroen, as a lead of Global Connections shares how Foodvalley contributes to creating international business opportunities within the field of innovation and what initiatives there are for SMEs. The specific focus is on Japan also highlighting the Symposium ‘Personalised nutrition as a driver of sports success”. This event supported the collaboration between Japan and the Netherlands on these highly r...

6th edition of “Settimana della Cucina Italiana”

During the 6th “Settimana della Cucina Italiana”, the Trade Promotion Section of Embassy of Italy Tokyo realised events to promote the Italian wine and extra virgin olive oil.

Spain’s star product, Olive Oil, joins the EU-Japan Business Round Table

Japan is an essential partner for European olive oils and especially for Spanish ones. In fact, Japan is the top consumer of Spanish olive oils in Asia and the second outside the European Union.

Collaboration in Food Innovation between Japan and the Netherlands

Listen to Foodvalley NL podcast!

Edith Bosch, former Olympic Judoka and entrepreneur, talks to Jeroen Wouters in a podcast by TeamNL Tokyo Expo.
The Expo connects sport and business. Jeroen, as a lead of Global Connections shares how Foodvalley contributes to creating international business opportunities within the field of innovation and what initiatives there are for SMEs. The specific focus is on Japan also highlighting the Symposium ‘Personalised nutrition as a driver of sports success”. This event supported the collaboration between Japan and the Netherlands on these highly r...

6th edition of “Settimana della Cucina Italiana”

During the 6th “Settimana della Cucina Italiana”, the Trade Promotion Section of Embassy of Italy Tokyo realised events to promote the Italian wine and extra virgin olive oil.

CCILJ´S 50th Anniversary Celebrations

Over the last 50 years, the Portuguese Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCILJ), over the past 50 years, has played a leading role in linking Portuguese companies to Japan and vice versa. When the Chamber felt that a strategic look was needed for the next 50 years, maintaining the values and their mission, they decided to update their value proposition at various levels.
The CCILJ thus launched a new corporate image and a new website, the basis of what is expected to be a new stage at CCILJ, with a new dynamic but with the energy and values that are already their characteris...

Visit of the Japanese Ambassador to Trnava City

On 27 October Mr. Nakagawa Makoto, the Ambassador of Japan to the Slovak Republic, accompanied by Mr. Jozef Zvonček, senior analyst of the Section of Political and Economic Affairs of the Embassy of Japan, paid his visit to the Trnava Regional Chamber of SCCI. His Excellency was acquainted with the activities of Trnava Regional Chamber of SCCI and informed about Japanese companies doing business in Slovakia. Then there was discussion with Slovak companies and organisations, that expressed interest in the meeting. The participating companies and organisations were from various areas of busin...

CCILJ´S 50th Anniversary Celebrations

Over the last 50 years, the Portuguese Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCILJ), over the past 50 years, has played a leading role in linking Portuguese companies to Japan and vice versa. When the Chamber felt that a strategic look was needed for the next 50 years, maintaining the values and their mission, they decided to update their value proposition at various levels.
The CCILJ thus launched a new corporate image and a new website, the basis of what is expected to be a new stage at CCILJ, with a new dynamic but with the energy and values that are already their characteris...

Visit of the Japanese Ambassador to Trnava City

On 27 October Mr. Nakagawa Makoto, the Ambassador of Japan to the Slovak Republic, accompanied by Mr. Jozef Zvonček, senior analyst of the Section of Political and Economic Affairs of the Embassy of Japan, paid his visit to the Trnava Regional Chamber of SCCI. His Excellency was acquainted with the activities of Trnava Regional Chamber of SCCI and informed about Japanese companies doing business in Slovakia. Then there was discussion with Slovak companies and organisations, that expressed interest in the meeting. The participating companies and organisations were from various areas of busin...

The Network News

Revamped EEN Japan website for its 10 years of existence

In the continuous process of providing user-friendly services, the website Enterprise Europe Network Japan was renewed. More visual, with a new responsive technology to accommodate smartphone users, a wider display of Japanese and EU companies’ profiles in search for partners, these are some of the new features that have been developed to make the website more attractive. A nice way to celebrate the 10 years of Enterprise Europe Network in Japan. 

 

Revamped EEN Japan website for its 10 years of existence

In the continuous process of providing user-friendly services, the website Enterprise Europe Network Japan was renewed. More visual, with a new responsive technology to accommodate smartphone users, a wider display of Japanese and EU companies’ profiles in search for partners, these are some of the new features that have been developed to make the website more attractive. A nice way to celebrate the 10 years of Enterprise Europe Network in Japan. 

 

The Network offers & requests

REQUEST FOR DISTRIBUTOR OR AGENT: Healthcare

Handheld magnetic probe utilised in sentinel lymph node detection and occult lesion localisation.

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MANUFACTURING SERVICES OFFERED: Medical Device

OEM manufacturing services for magnesium made canes and wheelchair frames.

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REQUEST FOR DISTRIBUTOR OR AGENT: Healthcare

Sensor technology for usage in elderly care.

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REQUEST FOR DISTRIBUTOR OR AGENT: toys

Educational toy to help toddlers and pre-schoolers learn programming.

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REQUEST FOR DISTRIBUTOR: Environment

Eco-friendly bamboo and wooden consumer goods such as straws, toothbrush, and cutlery.

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REQUEST FOR SUPPLIER: Environment

A Japanese trading company is looking for carbon capture, usage, and storage (CCUS) solutions in the EU to represent, distribute, or license.

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REQUEST FOR DISTRIBUTOR OR AGENT: Healthcare

Handheld magnetic probe utilised in sentinel lymph node detection and occult lesion localisation.

BOJP20210930001

MANUFACTURING SERVICES OFFERED: Medical Device

OEM manufacturing services for magnesium made canes and wheelchair frames.

BOJP20210914001

REQUEST FOR DISTRIBUTOR OR AGENT: Healthcare

Sensor technology for usage in elderly care.

BOJP20200929002

REQUEST FOR DISTRIBUTOR OR AGENT: toys

Educational toy to help toddlers and pre-schoolers learn programming.

BOJP20211116001

REQUEST FOR DISTRIBUTOR: Environment

Eco-friendly bamboo and wooden consumer goods such as straws, toothbrush, and cutlery.

BOJP20211022001

REQUEST FOR SUPPLIER: Environment

A Japanese trading company is looking for carbon capture, usage, and storage (CCUS) solutions in the EU to represent, distribute, or license.

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Calendar

Date/location Details Contacts
12
Jan
2022
EXPORT TO JAPAN ONLINE TRAINING
'Export to Japan' webinar series 30: Registration process and procedures: IPR (trademark & others)
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url
18
Jan
2022
WEBINAR ABOUT JAPAN
'About Japan' webinar series 186: Semiconductor market in Japan
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url
19
Jan
2022
EXPORT TO JAPAN ONLINE TRAINING
'Export to Japan' webinar series 31: Registration process and procedures: Japanese Standards (JIS & JAS)
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url
25
Jan
2022
WEBINAR EPA
'EPA Helpdesk' webinar series 45: Rules of Origin
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url
26
Jan
2022
EXPORT TO JAPAN ONLINE TRAINING
‘Export to Japan’ webinar series 32: Registration process and procedures: Functional, nutritious, and free-from food
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url
02
Feb
2022
EXPORT TO JAPAN ONLINE TRAINING
‘Export to Japan’ webinar series 33: Registration process and procedures: Manufacturing and marketing pharmaceutical and medical device
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url
09
Feb
2022
EXPORT TO JAPAN ONLINE TRAINING
‘Export to Japan’ webinar series 34: EU Advantages on Agriculture and Food Products: Meat products
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url
16
Feb
2022
EXPORT TO JAPAN ONLINE TRAINING
‘Export to Japan’ webinar series 35: EU Advantages on Agriculture and Food Products: Dairy products
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url
07
Mar
2022
11
Mar
2022
Online
MANAGERIAL TRAINING PROGRAMME
World Class Manufacturing - March 2022 online training course LIVE with Japan
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
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