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ICCJ Kansai Desk

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan opened a Kansai desk.

Webinar 170: Working in Japan as an Expatriate, part 2 (Step-by-step guide and checklist for future expatriates)

May

2021

This webinar 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.

Webinar 169: Working in Japan as an Expatriate, part 1 (Achieving assignment success)

Apr

2021

This webinar 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: How to open a representative office in Japan

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EU-Japan Centre's News

call for proposal to outsource the yearly maintenance service for IT networks and related services, computer hardware and software in the Head Office in Japan in FY2026

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is currently accepting applications to the call for…

call for proposal to outsource the Japan Tax and Public Procurement Helpdesk service for FY2026

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is currently accepting applications to the call for…

New WTO thresholds announced for FY2026-FY2027

The Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications announced in a…

JAPANESE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: 24 - 30 January, 2026

The EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and business…

Events

Europa House

10/12/2025

INNOVATION DAY

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation and EURAXESS Japan are pleased to announce Innovation Day 2025, an on-site event highlighting cutting-edge European and Japanese projects. The…

Japan

16/02/2026 - 20/02/2026

WCM (World Class Manufacturing)

Mission dates: 16-20 February 2026 ABOUT THE MISSION Since 1992, the World Class Manufacturing (WCM) training programme has helped over a thousand participants from all EU member states. The five-…

Library

Monthly Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News February 2026

Report: Energy Storage Systems (ESS) in Japan

Report: Solar Power Industry Market in Japan

Report: Food Distribution Channels in Japan

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