Podcast
Opportunity in Japan’s Ageing Population with Dominic Carter
Market research expert, Dominic Carter, tells us about the challenges and opportunities arising due to the ageing demography of Japan.
Advanced Engineering
Japan is one of the world’s leading high-tech advanced engineering and manufacturing centres, with a global reputation for high-quality production and innovation.
Large Japanese multinational conglomerates are world players in aerospace, chemicals and industrial sectors, amongst others.
In car production, Japanese manufacturers account for around 30% of global market share. Although selling to the large domestic market is important, Japanese manufacturing currently makes up around 90% of exports from Japan.
Major opportunities exist for UK companies in the advanced engineering sector with the UK’s strong credentials in innovative low-carbon technology.
We have recently seen a lot of interest in the Japanese market from UK companies due to the price competitiveness of UK-manufactured products.
At the moment, we are seeing specific opportunities in aerospace, automotive technologies, maritime and tooling.
Podcast
Promoting UK Business through EXPO 2025
As hosts of the Expo 2025, the global spotlight will be shining on Japan, and the Kansai region. In anticipation of this major event, We bring you an episode introducing …
News
Innovate UK’s Global Business Innovation Programme in Japan – Semiconductors
Innovate UK invites applications in the Semiconductors sectors to participate in a five day tailored visit to Japan to connect with key stakeholders and potential partners. Application to close on …
News
Application open for the BIZDEV JAPAN ACCELERATOR!
The “BIZDEV JAPAN ACCELERATOR” is run by Innovation Dojo Japan – specialising in Japan targeted Business Development, Startup Development (including market entry) and Talent Development via partnerships with Jap...
Event
Japanese Aerospace 2024
JA2024 will be held from October 16 thru 19, 2024, at TOKYO BIG SIGHT in Japan. JA is the largest aerospace exhibition in Japan showcasing the best of the world’s …
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Engine Forum Kobe 2024
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONVENTION FOR AERO ENGINES, GAS TURBINES & PROPULSION EQUIPMENT Engine Forum Kobe is a supply chain event dedicated to aero-engines, turbines and other propulsion and power generation ...
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Toyota Open Labs – open innovation platform
Toyota Open Labs is an open innovation platform bringing together startups with business units across the Toyota ecosystem, to scale innovation and lead the market into the next phase of mobility. With …
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SMART MANUFACTURING SUMMIT BY GLOBAL INDUSTRIE
A brand-new event between Europe and Japan for industry 5.0 Smart Manufacturing Summit is a brand-new event between Europe and Japan dedicated to the industry of the future. Smart Manufacturing …
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The UK-APAC Tech Conference@ London Tech Week
Are you a UK tech company looking to export to the Asia Pacific Region? Join the Department for Business and Trade as they delve into what it takes to successfully …
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Open Innovation – Open Network Lab
Open Network Lab Open Innovation is now accepting the 1st Batch of applications. Deadline: 2023/3/31, Noon (JST) | Program period: Early June to Late November, 2023 VISION: Designing our New …
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Online reverse pitch event – Collaboration opportunities with Japanese companies
JETRO is holding an ‘online reverse pitch event’ to promote collaboration between European start-ups andJapanese companies. Nine leading Japanese companies will do reverse pitching: Astellas Europe | Shionog...
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City-Tech Tokyo
City-Tech.Tokyo is the first global event for startups led by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government as the first step in its the first step in its SusHi Tech Tokyo initiative to …
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JSAE 2023 – UK Pavilion
Calling UK Tech companies in the automotive sector! The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) is organising the UK pavilion at this year’s JSAE (Japan Society of Automotive Engineers Exhibition and Congress). …
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Japan Smart Cities Report
Created by Cambridge Consultants in partnership with British Embassy Tokyo In March 2022 the Department for International Trade Tokyo (DIT) commissioned Cambridge Consultants to produce a report on the state …
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NEC Innovation Challenge
The Japanese IT and electronics giant, NEC, are launching an Open Innovation competition called ‘Agorize’. The deadline for applications for international SMEs is 4th December 2022. NEC are accepting applications &hel...
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Exploring the Space Sector in Japan with Masayasu Ishida of SPACETIDE Foundation
In episode 25, the first of a new run of our podcast series, Steve talks to the President and CEO of SPACETIDE Foundation, Mr Masayasu Ishida.
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World Smart Energy Week: TOKYO
World Smart Energy Week (wsew.jp)World Smart Energy Week gathers a full range of renewable energy technologies such as hydrogen and fuel cells, solar power, rechargeable batteries, smart grids, wind power, …
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World Smart Energy Week: OSAKA
World Smart Energy Week (wsew.jp)World Smart Energy Week gathers a range of renewable energy technologies such as hydrogen and fuel cells, solar power, rechargeable batteries, smart grids, wind power, biomass, …
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CEATEC 2022
CEATEC 2022 – toward Society 5.0 CEATEC is a Japan’s flagship tech event focusing on “future society exploiting advanced technologies such as CPS/IoT, robotics and AI”. It gathers 140k+ visitors &hel...
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World Smart Energy Week: TOKYO
World Smart Energy Week (wsew.jp)World Smart Energy Week gathers a full range of renewable energy technologies such as hydrogen and fuel cells, solar power, rechargeable batteries, smart grids, wind power, …
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Smart Cities in Japan with Takehiko Nagumo
In this episode, Steve explores the emerging trends in smart cities in Japan with Takehiko Nagumo, director at the Smart Cities Institute of Japan.
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Technology & Advanced Manufacturing opportunities in Japan
This webinar is open to companies offering innovative technologies from Smart Mobility which could include but not limited to; Zero Carbon Public transport, Electric Vehicle charging stations and supply of EV …
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Manufacturing World Osaka 2021
As Asia’s leading & the largest show in West Japan for the manufacturing industry, Manufacturing World Osaka will be celebrating its 23rd Anniversary this year.Manufacturing World Osaka is dedicated to …
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Industrial AI & IoT Expo Osaka
Industrial AI/IoT Expo is an exhibition gathering “AI/IoT” products & solutions for manufacturing industry.
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Autonomous Vehicles In Japan
This mini report by the Strategic Trade Team at DIT Japan highlights trends, innovations and potential business opportunities in the autonomous automotive sector in Japan. Automotive Industry Showing Innovation in &he...
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Business Trends In Japan From The C-Suite
Mark Dearlove, CEO of Barclays, Philippe Fauchet OBE, President of GlaxoSmithKline KK, and Magnus Hansson, CEO of Jaguar Land Rover Japan, participated in a panel discussion organised by the BCCJ …
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Japan International Aerospace Exhibition 2016 with UK Aviation
UK Aerospace Companies Have Much to Offer the Japanese Aviation Industry Japan International Aerospace Exhibition 2016, which takes place every four years, was held from 12 through 15 October this …
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Innovation for Infrastructure
Watch our video to learn more about current areas of interest around infrastructure in both Japan and the UK, and identify exactly where future lucrative business opportunities are likely to occur …
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Ageing Infrastructure In The UK And Japan
Our new report gives UK companies in the civil engineering and infrastructure fields an idea of the ageing infrastructure landscape in Japan and where potential business opportunities may lie. The …
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Lessons On Business In Japan With Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce Has Had a Presence in Japan for Over 100 Years Rolls-Royce is a company with a long and rich history, and can proudly say they have been doing business …
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UK Auto Firms Show Style At Yokohama Expo
British firms brought their flair for technology, engineering excellence and design to the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2015, held at the Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall over three days from May 20. …
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McGavigan: A World Leader In Decorative Plastics
“Our strategy revolves around maintaining a stable business base from which to build, and our strong point is without a doubt our relationship with our customers.” Steve Mathers, John McGavigan Limited …
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British Robots Turn Heads In Japan
TOKYO – Bringing British robots and robotic technology to Japan might appear, at first glance, to be a case of shipping the proverbial coals to Newcastle, but companies on the …
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Business Opportunities With Plant Engineering Companies
Watch our recorded webinar to find out about doing business with plant engineering companies and contractors in Japan. The Japanese plant engineering market was approximately £14,300 million in value in …
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Peak Scientific: Bringing Innovation To Japan
“Peak Scientific found the Scottish Development International (SDI) staff extremely experienced within this industry and were able to give us a clear picture of its structure and, even more importantly, …
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Opportunities In Space In Japan
Watch our video to find out what opportunities are available to UK companies in the space and satellite communications industry in Japan, and the best options for market entry. To …
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Cellbond: Impacting On Safety In Japan
“The support from our local UKTI International Trade Adviser, Alan Fullerton, has been amazing. We would never have come this far without him. JETRO and Business Link Japan have also …
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Opportunities In The Wind Power Market In Japan
Watch this recorded webinar to learn about the recent changes towards pro-wind energy in Japan and the possibility for UK companies to get involved in wind energy projects. The Great …
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West Midlands Engineering Firms Probe Japan Market
19 November 2014 UKTI Shropshire organised a trade mission to Japan for seven advanced engineering companies based in the West Midlands. Read on for their insights into the Japanese market …
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Full Steam Ahead For Digital Ship
“We turned to UKTI after we had already begun our preparations for the event and discovered we were struggling a little bit! UKTI helped guide us and point us in …
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Video Gauge Attracts Japan’s High-Tech Sector
“Without the assistance of UKTI, we would have had no possibility of entering the Japanese market. The language difference and Japanese script make research from the UK almost impossible” Tim …
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Arup Designs Influencing Olympic Stadium
“Without UKTI’s assistance, it would have been much more difficult for us to get the recognition of Japanese corporate clients” Arata Oguri, Arup Britain’s Arup has been instrumental in providi...
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Podcast: Tokyo 2020 Success and Opportunities
Sue Kinoshita, Head of UKTI Japan & Master Blogger writes … It takes a lot to get me out of bed at 5am. An early flight to an exotic holiday …
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Wind Energy Report by DIT Japan
The Japanese government has re-opened discussions on energy and environment policies in response to PM Abe’s instruction to make a zero-based review of the energy and environment strategy set out …
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Torque Tool Firm Tightens its Grip on the Market
“UKTI Japan delivered a visit schedule that met our need to research this market effectively; I met the right people within the sectors under investigation” Owen Hillis, Norbar Torque …
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ICON’s Japanese Strategy Clicks into Place
“I cannot praise highly enough the quality of the service we have received from UK Trade & Investment Japan” David Green, ICON ICON began exploring Japanese business opportunities with the …
