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CEATEC 2023
Japan’s flagship tech event, hosted by JEITA, returns for another year. With a a focus on next generation tech, in areas including AI, IoT, Quantum tech, Auto tech, Semiconductors and …
Digital Media
Japan is the world’s second largest media and entertainment market. It possesses a broad array of advanced technology and infrastructure, and is home to high-quality producers of content (film, TV, anime, music, etc) and hardware.
Its tech-savvy consumers drive forward innovation, with an increasing drive for creative concepts and ideas from overseas.
There is demand for innovative, interesting, high-quality digital content from various media/channels, as well as relevant technology/apps.
The UK’s high-quality and innovative contents are sought after with an appreciation of UK creativity in digital media.
Key areas of opportunity are TV content – where UK’s world-leading strengths are becoming better understood, music – especially in the live sphere, and the huge world-renowned animation market.
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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 …
Event
X-HUB TOKYO Acceleration Program for Tokyo Market Entry
Applications Now Open! Tokyo Metropolitan Government is accepting applications for X-HUB TOKYO INBOUND PROGRAM, an acceleration program to support cutting-edge startups for entering Tokyo market. DEADLINE FOR APPLICAT...
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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 …
Podcast
UK-Japan Digital Partnership – with Jana Psarska of TechUK
The UK-Japan Digital Partnership was signed at the end of 2022. Steve talked to Jana Psarska earlier in the year to discuss the implication of the agreement, the priorities and …
Event
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 …
Podcast
Japan Success Story: Bango (Part 2)
The technology behind every payment choice. The second part of Steve’s chat with Anil Malhotra, Chief Marketing Officer (and co-founder) speaking from the UK, and Andy Suzuki, SVP for APAC, …
Podcast
Japan Success Story: Bango (Part 1)
The technology behind every payment choice. Steve talks to Bango’s Anil Malhotra, Chief Marketing Officer (and co-founder) speaking from the UK, and Andy Suzuki, SVP for APAC, based in Tokyo. …
Event
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 …
Podcast
Marketing in Japan with Nanako Aramaki of Tamlo
Nanako Aramaki, Chief Localisation Officer, from the Tokyo/London content marketing agency Tamlo, joins Steve in a chat that covers the specific considerations for digital content in Japan. Copying and pasting …
Podcast
Japan Success Story: Q-Games (Part 2)
Join Steve for the second half of his conversation with Dylan and Hollie. Hollie compares marketing and PR in the digital sector in the UK and Japan. Dylan provides more …
Podcast
Japan Success Story: Q-Games (Part 1)
How a 17-year-old British programmer brought to Japan by Nintendo went on to found one of the most successful independent games development studios in Japan! Steve talks with Dylan Cuthbert …
Podcast
OSAKA EXPO 2025: A World of Opportunity – with Kay Nemoto of Dentsu and Minami Uchida of EY Strategy & Consulting.
Steve talks to two experts about opportunities around OSAKA EXPO 2025 and beyond.
Report
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 …
News
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...
Event
Tokyo Game Show 2022
Under the theme of “Nothing Stops Gaming,” TGS2022 will promote the ever-progressing attractiveness of games from various perspectives to the broader public. TGS2022 is bringing together gaming businesses from Japan &...
Event
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...
Podcast
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.
From the Archive
Hailo: Attracting Interest in Japan
“Business in Japan is all about relationships. The more you invest in them, the more return you will get out of them.” Ryo Umezawa, President and CEO at Hailo Inc. …
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Social Media in Japan with Robert Heldt
Today, Steve talks to Robert Heldt, co-founder of Tokyo based online media agency Custom Media, about the intricacies of social media in Japan. Robert gives us some great insight into …
From the Archive
UK Music in Japan with Dinosaur Pile-Up
British alternative rock band Dinsaur Pile-Up stopped by the British Embassy in Japan to speak to HM Ambassador to Japan Tim Hitchens about their career and how they found success …
From the Archive
Open Innovation In Japan: ICT, Electronics And Technology
UKTI Japan’s in-depth report on ‘Open Innovation’ in Japan will cover the essential aspects of this trend and highlight opportunities for UK companies seeking to do business in this sector. …
From the Archive
Insights and Opportunities in Japanese Digital Marketing
Watch our free webinar to learn about digital marketing in Japan, pick up tips on doing business here and find out about new opportunities in the Japanese market. D.A.Consortium Inc., …
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Exporting Electrical Products to Japan: Recorded Webinar
Watch our recorded webinar to find out about the basic requirements to export all your electrical products to Japan. Exporting to Japan In every country, there are regulatory requirements for …
From the Archive
Hailo Brings Its Innovative Taxi App To Osaka
“I am convinced this innovation brings a Win-Win-Win relation to customers, drivers and taxi companies, and will have a big impact in Osaka,” said Simon Fisher, British Consul-General, Western Japan. As &h...
From the Archive
Commercialising Technology in Japan: Recorded Webinar
Japan is a popular destination for UK companies seeking to expand into an overseas market. Watch the recorded webinar to find out how you can commercialise your technology and improve your chances …
From the Archive
Apical Limited: The Rise of a UK Tech Company
“UKTI and the British Embassy in Tokyo were key to helping us get started here in Japan. Later we teamed up with Business Link Japan to continue our successful run.” …
From the Archive
Japanese Games Market Overview: Recorded Webinar
The changing face of the Japanese games industry is making it easier and easier for new companies to enter this exciting and dynamic space. Watch our recorded webinar to find …
From the Archive
Webinar: Japanese Smartphone Market
Watch this recorded webinar to get the latest information about the Japanese Smartphone content business and how UK companies can get involved. Smartphone Content in Japan Did you know that …
From the Archive
Webinar: Japanese Smartphone Market
Smartphone Content in Japan Did you know that the Japanese spend more money than any other country in the world on downloading Smartphone content? This webinar was recorded on 24th …
From the Archive
Creative Industries Shine At GREAT Week Japan
GREAT Week Japan provides UK businesses with a fantastic opportunity to explore the potential of exporting to the Japanese market. The first GREAT Week Japan, held between October 28th and …
From the Archive
Blippar in Japan
Ambarish Mitra, co-founder of Blippar, tells the interesting story of how Blippar came to life and how it has grown to make an impact in Japan. Blippar is a mobile augmented …
From the Archive
Digital Music in Japan: Interactive Seminar
Key Japanese music industry figures and UK music delegates discuss the current and future trends of the digital music market in Japan. This recorded interactive seminar on digital music in …
From the Archive
Digital Music in Japan: Seminar Opening Remarks
Introductions from Richard Buttrey – Head of Trade Development UKTI Japan and Kei Wakabayashi – Editor in Chief of WIRED Japan Richard Buttrey, Head of Trade Development UKTI Japan and …
From the Archive
Digital Music in Japan: Music Lifestyle of Today
Key Japanese music industry figures and UK music delegates discuss the current and future trends of the digital music market in Japan. This session focusses on exchanging information on how …
From the Archive
Digital Music in Japan: Emerging Digital Music Services
Key Japanese music industry figures and UK music delegates discuss the current and future trends of the digital music market in Japan. Music services are expanding boundlessly. What kind of …
From the Archive
Digital Music in Japan: Future of the Music Industry
Key Japanese music industry figures and UK music delegates discuss the current and future trends of the digital music market in Japan. The business model of the music industry is …
From the Archive
Webinar: Mobile & Internet Advertisement Market
Hear about the Mobile and Internet Advertisement Market in Japan from experts in the field right at your computer in the UK by watching this online webinar. Ryoma Hosokawa, CMO, …
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Nomad Digital on Track to Be Key Player in Train Wi-Fi
“The UKTI team at the embassy acts as Nomad Japan and we would be lost without their support and presence” Spencer Dando, Nomad Digital Established as recently as 2002, the …
