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For EU-COSME SMEsLooking to market your product or service in Japan ?If so, the European Commission-funded Keys to Japan Competition will help develop a tailored Market entry plan for two winners.Each plan is worth €10,000 – the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation will cover 70% of the cost. The winning SMEs will have to cover the rest. The plans will be prepared by the Japan Market Expansion Competition (JMEC).Who is eligible? Applicants must be citizens of an EU Member-State or COSME...

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“Keys to Japan” competition: the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation supports EU / COSME SMEs with a sponsorship for a personal market entry plan/feasibility study (worth € 10,000. SME’s contribution: €300). The Entry plan will be delivered by the prestigious Japan Market Expansion Competition http://www.jmec.gr.jp/.Deadline to apply: 2 July 2021 - 17h30 Tokyo local time.For 2021 there will be two winners.Who is eligible to apply?Any relevant industrial or consumer product or service...

For EU / COSME SMEs - compete for sponsorship of your market entry plan for JapanThrough its “Keys to Japan” competition, the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation supports EU / COSME SMEs with a sponsorship for a personal market entry plan/feasibility study (worth € 10,000. SME's contribution: €300). The entry plan will be delivered by the prestigious Japan Market Expansion Competition (JMEC). Deadline to apply: 25 September 2020, 5:30 PM (Tokyo local time).More information / costs for the...

Prefecture flag Main City: Kochi Population: 728,000 people, ranking 45/47 prefecture (2015) [1] Area: 7,104 km2 [2] Geographical / Landscape description Kochi Prefecture comprises the southwestern part of the island of Shikoku, facing the Pacific Ocean. It is the largest but least populous of Shikoku's four prefectures. Most of the province is mountainous with few plains. As of 1 April 2012, 7% of the total land area of the prefecture was designated as Natural Parks. [2] Climate One of the...

Prefecture flag Main City: Kumamoto Population: 1,787,000 people, ranking 23/47 prefecture (2015) [1] Area: 7,404 km2 [2] Geographical / Landscape description Kumamoto Prefecture is located in the centre of Kyushu, the southernmost of the four major Japanese islands. Mt. Aso (1592m), an extensive active volcano, is in the east of Kumamoto Prefecture, and is a main spot for tourism. [2] Climate A mild climate with significant temperature differences between winter (cool) and summer (hot). There...

Prefecture flag Main City: Kyoto Population: 2,610,000 people, ranking 13/47 prefecture (2015) [1] Area: 4,612 km² [2] Geographical / Landscape description Kyoto Prefecture is located almost in the centre of Honshu and of Japan. The prefecture is separated along the middle by the Tanba Mountains. [2] Climate The presence of mountains in its centre makes the prefecture’s climate very different with a snowy north and warmer south. [2] Recent history, culture As the historic capital of Japan for...

Thanks to their location, both Kyushu and Okinawa are strategic regions which allow Japan to connect with nearby Korea, China and the whole East Asia region in general. Proximity and historical ties combine to create an excellent business environment. Automotive and semiconductor industries are predominant in Kyushu while tourism and IT drive Okinawa's economy. Prefectures: Fukuoka Prefecture Long-established industries: ICT, semiconductors, automotive, foodstuffs. Growing industries...

Japanese laws concerning labelling, product marking and packaging primarily relate to importation, security and health. Requirements are often product-specific and different from the EU standards which European businesses are accustomed to abiding by.

When foreigners establish sole proprietorships and corporations in Japan, public insurance is required for their dependents, and employees.

Labour-related laws in Japan are quite extensive and govern different aspects of every hiring step as well as leave, contracts forms, working hours etc.

When traveling to Japan for their businesses, EU SMEs can benefit from a “HOT DESK” in Tokyo which includes use of the Internet, telephone (*) as well as a full access to meeting and seminar facilities within the Centre’s premises. This support is free of charge and valid for up to 1 month.In addition, dedicated staff will reply to Japan-related inquiries and will assist with the setup of potential meetings.For more information, please visit: https://www.eu-japan.eu/logistical-support-step-japan...

— Latest update: April 2023 — Laser technology has a wide range of applications in diverse sectors, such as in heavy industry, medicine, military, and the entertainment industries, just to name a few. While domestic production and R&D funds remain smaller compared to other sectors in the optical industry of Japan, the attainment of innovative technology in the field and the achievement of Industry 4.0 make the laser market significant. OITDA, Annual Technical Report 2019 Table of Contents Market...

A second Business Mission to Japan in the digital sector is taking place this October.