— Latest update: June 2022 —
Preparing to expand a business overseas requires more than just attention to financial issues. Cultural awareness and an understanding of the market are vital. Japan’s culture and customs are unique which may at first seem daunting for European companies. However, a lack of understanding of the intricacies of Japan should not stand in the way of expansion into a potentially highly-lucrative market. A partnership may be the ideal solution for European enterprises eager to enter the Japanese market.
This website and related activities are managed by the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, a joint venture between the European Commission's Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROW) and the Japanese Government's Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry (METI).
This support is available for EU companies only. Please note that the validation process may take up to a couple of days and will be confirmed to you by email.
Hundreds of web pages with up-to-date information on Japan, more than 400 market reports and recorded webinars available as well as a lot of detailed information on Japanese business culture.