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Report: Recent Evolution of Japanese Outbound Tourism and Recommendations for EU SMEs
Europe has been one of the most popular global destinations for Japanese tourists. Global COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the tourism sector. Yet, one may expect that European SMEs will try to attract Japanese visitors in the coming years.
Report: Working in Japan as an Expatriate: Step-by-step guide and checklist for future expatriates
This report is prepared for expatriates and human resource staff to secure a smooth transition to Japan. It is explaining matters such as taxes and social security systems as well as the cost of living in Japan.
Report: Working in Japan as an Expatriate: Practical Guidance towards Achieving Assignment Success
This report offers practical guidance to EU-based organisations that are considering investing in expatriate assignments as a means towards exploring and exploiting business opportunities in Japan.
Report: The Olive Oil Market in Japan
Japan’s annual domestic production of olive oil is limited at about 45 tonnes (2020). Japan cannot meet the internal demand and imports more than 99% of the domestic consumption. In 2020, Japan imported about 70,000 tonnes. The EU supplies the majority of the imports; 96% of total imports in 2020. The main EU exporters are Spain and Italy that together have a market share of about 94%.
Report: The Market for Biogas Plants in Japan and Opportunities for EU Companies
When entering the Japanese market, several specific obstacles for operating biogas plants and challenges need to be considered carefully. This report gives interested European SMEs an insight into the opportunities and key success factors for a successful entry in the Japanese biogas plant market.
Report: Smart Farming Technology in Japan and Opportunities for EU Companies
This report provides interested European SMEs with a sophisticated insight into the opportunities and key success factors for the Japanese smart farming market.
Report: Japanese Convenience Stores and Drugstores: Opportunities for European Snack and Beverage Products under Corona
This report presents an overview of trends and opportunities on the Japanese convenience store and drugstore market under the Corona pandemic and delivers strategic insight, tactical guidance and real-life examples of how to succeed in the Japanese convenience store and drugstore market.
Report: Japanese Consumers' Behavior (by age and gender)
This report provides an overview of the current situation on the Japanese consumer market (as of January 2021).
Call for expert report proposals: January 2021
The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for expert report proposals for its "About Japan" information website (
Call for expert report proposals: January 2019
The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for expert report proposals for its "About Japan" information website (

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EC tender opportunity : study on production & use of advanced materials
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The Centre quarterly newsletter, October 2024 issue, is out! In this issue: Call for applicants…
Weekly Japanese Industry and Policy News: 19-26 Oct 2024
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Open call for the EU2JP Platform
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Weekly Digest of Public Sector Tenders Week 43 (October 22-28, 2024)
JTPP Helpdesk's Weekly Digest of Public Sector Tenders is a selection of tenders found on the Japan…
Smart Cities: perspectives for cooperation between Poland and Japan
The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Tokyo is organizing an online seminar about smart cities…

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Vulcanus in Japan - A training programme for students in engineering and other scientific fields
  WHAT IS IT? Vulcanus in Japan started in 1997. The programme consists of industrial placements for  students in engineering or other scientific fields. It is open to EU nationals and to…
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Join the “Get Ready for Japan” programme and expand your business operations in Japan!  21-25 Oct 2024, → 1st phase online 11-15 Nov 2024, → 2nd phase in Japan  PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES “Get Ready…

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