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“My Number”: Japan introducing Social Security and Tax number System from January 2016

The Japanese government is currently busy preparing for the new social security and tax number system nicknamed “My Number”. In October 2015 every person possessing residence records in Japan will

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Call for proposal to outsource the EU-Japan IP Helpdesk service in FY2026

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

Call for proposal to outsource the assessment of eligible costs and desk check control of the EU-Japan Centre’s FY2025 work

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

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…

JAPANESE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: 21 - 27 February, 2026

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

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…

Weekly Digest of Public Sector Tenders, Week 9 (February 24 - March 2, 2026)

JTPP Helpdesk's Weekly Digest of Public Sector Tenders brings you a curated snapshot of government…

Events

17/03/2026

Current status and challenges of the circular economy: Toward a growth-oriented resource-autonomous economy

EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation Policy SeminarCurrent status and challenges of the circular economy: Toward a growth-oriented resource-autonomous economy Tuesday 17 March 2026, 16:30–18…

Europe

14/09/2026 - 12/03/2027

Vulcanus in Europe - host a Japanese intern in R&D

A unique opportunity for EU companies to host Japanese S&T university students as interns for R&D Vulcanus in Europe 2026 - 2027: Deadline: 20 September (new companies) - 30 September…

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Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News March 2026

Monthly Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News February 2026

Report: Energy Storage Systems (ESS) in Japan

Report: Solar Power Industry Market in Japan

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