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The EU-Japan Centre is managing the following helpdesks to support EU companies’ internationalization towards Japan. Depending on your exact needs, please get in touch with one of the following helpdesks. 

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Upcoming Webinars in April 2022
Please find below our upcoming webinars which will take place in April:  
EPA Export Handbook – a guide to help EU SMEs export to Japan
You would like to know if your goods may benefit from the existing free trade agreement between the EU and Japan?
Upcoming Webinars in March 2022
Please find below our upcoming webinars which will take place in March:  
Webinars in February 2022
'Export to Japan' webinar series 33: Manufacturi
Webinars in November 2021
EPA Helpdesk Webinar 43: Tariff Rate Quotas
Webinars in October 2021
EPA Helpdesk Webinar 41: Malt, Starches, Wheat Gluten & Albuminoidal Substances
Webinars in September 2021
EPA Helpdesk Webinar 40: RULES OF ORIGIN    7 September 2021, 10:30-11:30 AM CET
Factsheet: EPA & Contractual Service Suppliers
Contractual Service Suppliers and Independent Professionals of the EU are allowed to supply services and engage in business activities in Japan. Engineer or Specialist in international services and humanities previously recognised. The EPA specifies 38 sectors for CSS. Contractual Service Suppliers generally depend on EU-based employers.
Factsheet: EPA & Independent Professionals
The EPA’s schedule of Japan lists 38 sectors where specific commitments apply. There are no quotas for those professionals entering Japan. Professionals of the EU covered by Annex 8-B (Annex III) depend on EU-based employers, whereas professionals of the EU covered by Annex 8-B (Annex IV) do not depend on EU-based employers.
Factsheet: EPA & Short-term Business Visitors
The EU-Japan EPA grants professionals from EU countries access to Japan beyond what is secured by GATS. Access for short term business visitors (STBV) is outlined in the treaty for those employed by firms doing business in the host country. There are no quotas for STBV.STBV are tied to EU-based employers.

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Online and in Japan
19/05/2025 - 13/06/2025
Get ready for Japan - May / June
19-23 May 2025 → 1st phase online 9-13 June  2025→ 2nd phase in Japan PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES “Get Ready for Japan” aims to help understand Japanese business practices and communication styles and…
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20/05/2025 - 23/05/2025
Defence Business Mission in Japan
Mission dates : May 20 to 23, 2025 --- Applications are now closed --- Are you running a business specializing development of defence technologies and solutions, such as cyber-security, drones,…

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