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UK Japan Free Trade Summit
On the 11th of September, the UK secured a free trade agreement with Japan, which is the UK’s first major trade deal as an independent trading nation and will increase …
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HYBRID WIND EXPO JAPAN 2021 UK PAVILION TRADE MISSION
The focus for this trade mission will be the following: Specialist engineering companies with a track record in offshore wind Specialist equipment companies with a track record in offshore wind …
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Recorded Webinar: Risk Management at Sporting Events: Stadium Management in the New Normal Era
Sports Business Japan 2020, 7 October 2020 DIT Japan showcased the UK’s excellence in sports business at the Sports Business Japan online conference and exhibitions. Given uncertainties around the Olympics …
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Covid-19 update: Government of Japan support for international companies during the pandemic
The Department for International Trade has released a note which compiles the support which the Japanese government is providing to international companies during the Covid-19 pandemic. The document is available …
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Smart Cities and Living (Webinar)
Invitation for British start-ups interested in entering the Japanese market ‘Smart Cities and Living’ (Webinar) Startupbootcamp Scale Osaka is an equity-free opportunity for high-growth mature startups to accelerate t...
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Techs in the City Powered by PechaKucha 20×20
On February 20, the BCCJ will be hosting a special lunchtime event as part of International PechaKucha Day. With the theme of this year’s session, ‘Techs in the City’, we will be handing over the mic at The ...
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UK-Japan 3rd Country Infrastructure Collaboration – Workshop & Business Forum
The Department of International Trade (DIT) hosts a set of events focusing on the UK-Japan collaborations in the 3rd country infrastructure projects. Background Following a bilateral business objectives agreed by the ...
Podcast
06. Finding the right candidates with Kevin Holdaway
Today we dive into the world of recruitment in Japan with Kevin Holdaway, Sales Director at Gplus media.
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How to win third country infrastructure projects | UK-Japan cooperation in infrastructure
The British Embassy in Tokyo is carrying out a series of activities to clarify how Japanese contractors work with the aim to lower access barriers for UK companies to take …
Podcast
05. Breaking Trade Barriers in Japan with Sue Kinoshita
Steve is joined by Sue Kinoshita, Minister Counsellor for Economic Affairs at the British Embassy in Tokyo, to discuss the role the embassy plays in helping UK companies enter the …
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The Uniqueness of Japanese Consumers: Business Opportunities During Japan’s Cherry Blossom Season
By Abby Hall Japan is world-renowned for having unique and highly specialised domestic markets. These markets exist as a result of domestic businesses recognising and fulfilling the demands that Japanese …
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Routes To Market In Japan: Market Entry Options
Japan market entry options abound for UK companies There are many exciting opportunities for UK firms in Japan. ‘Brand UK’ and the Union Jack are quality marks that are currently …
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Selling In Japan Through E-Commerce Platforms
Selling your products via E-Commerce platforms is an excellent way to reach millions of consumers online, but where do you start? The Department for International Trade (DIT) in Japan have …
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A Practical Guide To Japan
Download our in-depth practical guide to Japan so you can prepare for your upcoming business trip without the stress. Getting Around Japan Gets a Whole Lot Easier with our Handy …
Podcast
04. Lessons from Thirty-One Years of Selling in Japan
In this episode, we take a close look at how can foreign exporters sell to Japanese buyers and how to avoid fatal business pitfalls. Our guest, Dr Greg Story, author of …
Podcast
03. 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 the …
Podcast
02. “Ichi-go Ichi-é”, Seize the Moment with Lori Henderson MBE
In this podcast episode, we interview Lori Henderson MBR, Executive Director of the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan, on the role of the Chamber and the work that it does. …
From the Archive
01. The World Of Japanese Startups With Tim Romero
Welcome to our first podcast episode. In this episode, Export to Japan CEO Steve Crane interviews four-time company founder Tim Romero to discuss the changes in the Japanese startup world …
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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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How To Sell On Rakuten Ichiba: Recorded Webinar
Rakuten Ichiba is Japan’s largest online e-commerce marketplace. Watch our recorded webinar and find out how to get your products in front of millions of consumers in Japan. Get Your …
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Staying Connected in Japan
Staying Connected When Travelling for Business or Pleasure in Japan In this day and age Wi-Fi is a key requirement for any business to function, and its availability (or unavailability) …
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E-Commerce Developments in Japan: Recorded Webinar
Watch our free webinar video to learn about the latest trends in E-Commerce in Japan, and find out exactly why E-Commerce is one of the best methods for Japan market …
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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 …
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Japan’s Tax Reform in 2016
Japan’s New Tax Laws May Affect Your Business in Japan In December 2015, the Liberal Democratic Party and the New Komeito Party released the 2016 tax reform proposals for Japan. …
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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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Five Reasons to Tap the ELT Market in Japan
English Language Training Market Keeps Providing Key Business Opportunities for UK Companies in Japan It seems as though everywhere one looks in Japan there are adverts prompting people to brush …
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How Can UK Companies Benefit from M&A Deals?
Watch our free webinar and learn more about mergers and acquisitions, and how to secure the best transactions in Japan within the finance and business services market. Background to the Webinar …
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Build and Scale Business in Japan, Learn From Abcam
Watch our webinar to learn what steps may work for you regarding market entry and business development in Japan. Enter the Japanese Market and Build and Scale Your Business in …
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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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Sustainable Building and Construction Sector Report
The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation presents an in-depth report on the sustainable building and construction sector in Japan. This guide is essential reading for any UK company interested …
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Business Development, Rights And Intellectual Property
Watch our video to learn about doing business in Japan with a particular focus on rights and intellectual property. Target Audience UK companies seeking to start or expand business in …
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The Japanese Consumer Product Licensing Market
Watch our free webinar for practical advice and insight for UK brand owners/licensors and consumer product manufacturers/licensees considering entering Japan or expanding their existing business here. Benefits of Watc...
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Themis Analytics Wins Business Development Trip
Brian Hutchison of Themis Analytics was the lucky winner of return Business Class flights to Japan from our recent UKTI Japan customer survey competition. We caught up with him to …
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The UK’s Innovation is GREAT Campaign Launches in Japan
On his recent trip to Japan, the Duke of Cambridge officially launched the British Government’s year-long Innovation is GREAT campaign, designed to foster UK-Japan relations and collaboration in the areas …
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How To Sell Through Amazon Japan: Recorded Webinar
Watch our free webinar to learn the best ways to enter the Japanese market through Amazon Japan. Amazon Japan, one of the biggest e-commerce platforms along with Rakuten and Yahoo, …
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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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Prince William Launches Innovation Is GREAT Campaign
The year-long Innovation is GREAT campaign in Japan received a royal seal of approval with Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, helping to launch the showcase of British technology during …
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Asset Management Trade Mission and Seminar 2015
Watch our video to learn about the benefits and challenges of operating within Japan’s asset management market, and how best to overcome the barriers. For all of the latest information …
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Tokyo’s Olympic Challenge
A cold, snowy morning in Tokyo set the scene for Lord Paul Deighton’s presentation on leadership, governance and accountability, three important aspects for any country rising to an Olympic challenge. …
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Blippar: Leading the Way in Visual Recognition Software
“UK Trade & Investment are an extremely helpful organisation. They are always pulling out all the stops to introduce you to contacts and people of import.” Sean Nichols, Managing Director – …
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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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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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New Climate Economy Report and Opportunities in Japan
The next fifteen years will be key in the development of smarter cities and staving off climate change. Find out the opportunities available in Japan for UK companies in the …
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GREAT Week Japan 2014
Watch the video to find out the benefits of attending a GREAT Week Japan trade mission from the delegates themselves. The GREAT Week trade mission briefing took place at the …
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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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Five Trends In Japan That Matter To You
The UK Trade & Investment team in Japan has pulled together the five trends that matter right now to businesses in Japan. Published June 2013. Photo Credit: boskizzi via Compfight cc
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UK Exporters Not To Be Discouraged By Tax Rise
Japan raises consumption tax to 8 percent to address the nation’s economic problems but British exporters need not worry say financial experts. Japan raised its consumption tax – the equivalent …
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Japan’s Firms Get Wise To Global Talent
“The Japanese economy has been expanding through the competitive advantage of excellence in manufacturing, but that has changed,” he said. “We need to globalize our businesses.” Hiroshi Mikitan...
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Trade Mission Insight – A GREAT Week in Japan
Joining a Trade Mission is a big commitment, you invest time and money to explore a new market which may or may not result in business opportunities. Increasingly British companies …
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Japanese Consumer Behaviour: Recorded Webinar
Is your product or service right for the Japanese market? Understanding the Japanese consumer is your first step to establishing whether your company could be successful in Japan. Consumer Behaviour …
