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How can I make meetings with Japanese partners more effective and achieve own goals?Meetings with Japanese partners follow a different agenda than the one we are used to in Europe. They require a more meticulous preparation process, a careful choice of participants and a good deal of formality. For European business people, the greatest challenge however lies in the fact that Japanese meetings tend to be lengthy and tedious and seldom produce any concrete output. Many try to speed up the process...

What approaches are taken by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) to attract foreign companies to Tokyo?: Tokyo’s market trends and business support provided by the TMG with particular focus on companies related to the 4th industrial revolution and finances Aiming to revitalize Tokyo’s economy, the TMG has been advancing efforts to attract foreign companies from various sectors. The TMG is currently focusing on measures to attract foreign companies related to the fourth industrial revolution...

What should you be careful about when doing business or when investing in Japan from a fiscal point of view?Nowadays it is getting easier to set up companies in Japan. This webinar will focus on the fiscal aspects for your company when doing business in Japan. What is taxable and what is not? Is the corporate tax rate high? When do companies have to file their tax return? What should you be careful about when you invest in Japan from a fiscal point of view? These questions will be discussed...

What are the key features of Japanese leadership and how to adapt to them as a European manager?For European companies that to enter the Japanese market often need to set up a subsidiary in Japan and see themselves confronted with the need to hire and lead Japanese staff. In this webinar you will learn how Japanese jobseekers look upon foreign employers and what should be considered during the hiring procedure. The session will also focus on Japanese approaches to management and leadership and...

To register for this webinar, please fill the form on EU-Japan website. What will be the impact of the EU-Japan EPA on government procurement?In December, Japan and the European Union have finalised negotiations for a trade agreement. Government procurement was part of these lengthy negotiations. In this webinar, we will highlight what has been agreed upon in the EPA and the effects that European companies can expect concerning public procurement. The webinar is targeted to EU companies seeking...

Japanese potential: What does Japan have to offer global healthcare companies?The Japanese healthcare sector has experienced dramatic over the past decade, and has become more dynamic, open and innovative. This presentation offers an overview of what Japan offers for new entrants in the healthcare industry considering entry into the country. The talk will cover a range of important topics, from recent policy developments; the healthcare system and research infrastructure; and recent regulatory...

Do you want to accelerate the speed and quality of collaborative arrangements with Japanese partners?This webinar will not dwell on the popular assumptions about the cultural differences between Japan and Europe. Rather we aim to approach the matter of divergence from a fresh perspective by probing the differences in the underlying assumptions pertaining to the actual business challenges as experienced by European companies dealing with Japan and Japanese firms active in Europe. Integral to our...

In the light of recent developments in the field of AI, what is the status of Japan’s AI industry today?To sustain its global competitiveness in manufacturing, Japan will implement various AI-related measures. The “Industrialization Roadmap” published in 2017, is the Government’s major AI strategy that will also integrate AI technology into the development of the societal infrastructure that will be carried out in three stages. Artificial intelligence is expected to impact the industry in many...

What opportunities does the Japanese textile and clothing market offer to EU companies?The apparel industry in Japan is similar to the apparel industry in Europe and the United States in many aspects, such as its size (third biggest market in the world), SCM system, and fast fashion growth. During this webinar, you will learn about the position of the Japanese textile industry and its own characteristics. Within the recent years, Japan has transferred a big part of its production function to...

What are the opportunities for SMEs in Europe to cooperate with Japanese companies in introducing 5G?The fifth generation of mobile systems is commercially launched in Japan during the Tokyo Summer Olympics in 2020. 5G is very different from previous generations since it is much more than just smartphone applications and voice communications. 5G is a complete ecosystem, with hundreds of vertical applications. Japanese IT industry wants to cooperate with foreign companies to provide a large...

Do you want strategic insight, tactical guidance and real-life examples of how to succeed in the Japanese jewellery market?The aim of this webinar is to present an overview of trends and opportunities on the Japanese jewellery market, drawn from the experiences of European SMEs, and to deliver strategic insight, tactical guidance and real-life examples of how to succeed in the Japanese jewellery market. The webinar includes an overview of the Japanese jewellery market, a critical discussion of...

What is the current status of the implementation of Society 5.0 in Japan?Whereas other countries primarily are applying IoT in the manufacturing sector, Japan wants to go a step further and also utilize technologies such as AI and big data to further drive the digital transformation. By merging the physical space (real world) and cyberspace, a super-smart society can be created in which humans and new technologies can coexist. Society 5.0 will network all people together to achieve broader socio...

What business opportunities currently exist for European SMEs seeking to invest in Japanese markets for pharmaceutical products and services?The agreement recently reached and finalising the negotiations phase of the EU-Japan EPA, signals growing business opportunities for EU-based SMEs. This webinar highlights opportunities for EU-based SMEs offering products and services in the pharmaceuticals industry, including markets for medical devices and treatments. Drawing on real-life success stories...

What are the strategic insight, tactical guidance and real-life examples to succeed in the Japanese furniture and interior market?This webinar aims to present an overview of trends and opportunities on the Japanese furniture and interior market, drawn from the experiences of European SMEs, and to deliver strategic insight, tactical guidance and real-life examples of how to succeed in the Japanese market. Furthermore it includes a critical discussion of distribution channels on the Japanese...

What opportunities does the cheese market in Japan offer to EU companies?Japan has a short history of eating cheese that is not part of the traditional cuisine. More than 50% of the cheese consumption is processed cheese, and about 35% of the imported natural cheese is used for domestic production of processed cheese. In recent years, the Japanese imports of cheese is increasing, and, in particular, imports from EU. The growing wine consumption has resulted in increased sales of cheese as...

How can European SMEs in tourism retail and distribution business compete with global OTAs?Today more and more tourism sales and marketing are done online and a handful of global Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) appear to dominate the tourism sector. Offline and other channels still hold good market shares; however, they are mostly small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) operating locally or regionally and facing increasing threats from those technology-based global giants. In this competitive...

How can we search Japanese patent information online and understand the information retrieved?No prior knowledge of the Japanese patent system, patent documentation or available sources required.Japanese companies continue to file a steady number of around 350 000 patent applications per year – a huge repository of prior art which European industry simply cannot afford to ignore. This is especially true for those technological areas where Japan is particularly strong.This webinar will help you...

What are the key factors for a successful entry into the Japanese e-commerce market?Japan is the world’s fourth largest e-commerce market with annual growth estimated at 9.1% in 2016 to ¥15.136 trillion. E-commerce offers excellent means of entry into the Japanese market as it is scalable, relatively low-cost and enables merchants to retain control over their business operations. This webinar is meant to be a practical “how-to guide” that provides overseas ecommerce merchants with a detailed...

How has Fintech become a strong area within the Japanese startup ecosystem and where do the opportunities lie for European entrepreneurs and investors?The knowledge gained from our webinar will uncover the reasons why Fintech is booming in Japan although it is a very new concept. Besides the support from the Japanese government which passes laws to support the sector’s growth, Japanese megabanks have also understood the need of innovation for investment opportunities but also as a way to improve...

How is Japan’s regulatory stance efficiently incorporating fintech into Japan’s economic landscape?Consisting of numerous and diverse fast-growing segments, the fintech industry is fast becoming a vital industry across the world’s key markets. As a technological leader, Japan is an emerging player in the fintech landscape. Japan is one of the foremost DLT markets, while aggressive growth in numerous market segments including the robo-advisor, PFM, and fintech lending industries give rise to a...