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UK at Expo 2025: Business Programme – Key Highlights 

From April to October 2025, for the duration of the UK participation at Osaka Expo 2025, the Department of Business and Trade (DBT) ran a programme of business focussed activity, with colleagues from British Embassy T...

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Connecting the Future of UK Startups and Japanese Corporates

NTT DATA and MUFG launch the first UK edition of the Startup Bridge Programme This event will feature a curated selection of UK start-ups pitching their innovations to MUFG, MUIP(CVC …

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Discover HFX from London : A New Gateway to Japan’s Innovation Ecosystem

Join this event in London on May 14th to learn about Hokkaido F Village X (HFX) – a new programme offering select global startups a structured path into Japan through strategic partnerships, …

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Osaka, Kansai, Expo 2025 – with Rupert Daniels

Osaka Kansai EXPO 2025 opens its doors this month. A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of talking again to Rupert Daniels, Director for Creative, Consumer, Sport and Education, …

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Video Gaming Trade Mission

Join DBT as they explore the games market in Japan – the 3rd largest in the world by revenue, July 2025  Expressions of Interest now open! The Department for Business …

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Mergers & Acquisitions in Japan with Crimson Phoenix

What are the opportunities for international companies to acquire or merge with Japanese companies? We talk with expert, Yuuichiro-san, from Crimson Phoenix, about the global trends and current landscape for …

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Digital Marketing in Japan with Zo Digital’s Jeff Crawford

In this episode we delve into your digital reach in Japan. Jeff Crawford, as well as running his agency, Zo Digital, also runs a marketing meet-up in Tokyo to bring …

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Japan Incentives Insights with Deloitte

In our 50th episode we catch up with Miura-san from Deloitte. He is representing the GI3 group, which is an organisation that has launched an initiative – Japan Incentive Insights …

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Explore the exciting and dynamic retail landscape of Japan

Join The Department for Business & Trade (DBT) on a trade mission to Japan, exhibiting at LIFESTYLE Week Tokyo trade fair. DBT invites UK brands to expand their global reach by …

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Succeeding in Japan with Matt Kyle

As part of the the Department of Business & Trade’s (DBT) International Trade Week in the autumn of 2024, Steve and guest Matthew Kyle, hosted a live version of the …

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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.

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Japan-UK Women’s Economic Empowerment in Trade Seminar 2025

Date & Time: Thursday 6 February 2025, 0900 (+GMT) Location: Virtual Japan/UK – Women’s Economic Empowerment Seminar 2025 The Japanese and UK Governments are working together to deliver a virtual …

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Invest in Japan Forum

MIPRO (Manufactured Imports and Investment Promotion Organization) is inviting participants to an online forum to support investment in Japan. It aims to help facilitate access to Japan and foster business …

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Startup support at Japan’s largest incubation hub: STATION Ai

Recorded toward the end of October – in anticipation of the recent launch – Steve got the chance to talk with Kanako Kato and Li Sakina from the Station AI …

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Supporting Asset Management Firms to enter the Japanese market

We asked friends at Baker McKenzie to provide an overview of the opportunities and support for companies interested in the Japanese market. They have also launched their ‘UK-Japan Connect’ business …

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Partnering in Japan: Aioi & Mind Foundry

How a UK Tech Start up successfully built a partnership with one of Japan’s leading insurance firms. A fascinating example of the unexpected and complex ways in which ventures can succeed in Japan!

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Licensing in Japan – with Roger Berman of ZenWorks

A welcome return to the Export to Japan world for Roger Berman. Around 9 years ago, Roger spoke to Export to Japan for one of our live webinars. We are …

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International Trade Week 2024: Succeeding in Japan

Essentially a live episode of the Export to Japan podcast – working in collaboration with the Export Academy we are bringing you a special Webinar on the occasion of International …

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Webinar: Key Trends of Trade & FDI in Japan

Fenetre Partners are holding a webinar explaining key trends of international trade and foreign direct investment in Japan targeted toward trade/FDI managers working for economic development organisations. Find more d...

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E-Commerce in Japan 2024 with Rakuten

Want to start selling online in Japan? Rakuten is a giant in the market. Hear from Senior Business Development Manager, Koki Araga, for expert advice!

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Eureka Globalstars

Funding opportunities for organisations collaborating on international R&D projects. Innovate UK are participating in the next round of the Eureka Network Globalstars Call with hashtag#Japan The call will launch o...

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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 …

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Innovate UK’s Global Business Innovation Programme in Japan – Future Telecoms

Innovate UK invites applications from UK companies in future telecoms, to participate in a five day tailored visit to Japan to connect with key stakeholders and potential partners. Application to …

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Unlocking Opportunities: How Business Can Leverage the Trade Agreements to Succeed in Japan.

Run as part of the UK Chamber Network Expo 2025, Osaka programme, this webinar will offer an insight into how the UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) can open a …

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UK-Japan Free Trade Agreements – with DBT’s FTA Utilisation team

Learn about how Free Trade Agreements like CEPA and CPTPP can benefit your business in the Japanese market. DBT's Free Trade Agreement Utilisation team talk to us about the work they are doing to support UK business e...

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Introducing X-HUB TOKYO’s INBOUND PROGRAM

X-HUB TOKYO is a program which is supporting cutting-edge startups like yourselves in expanding your business into the Tokyo and greater Japanese market. INBOUND PROGRAM is an online program and …

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Fukuoka Prefecture, “F CUBE INNOVATION 2024”

We are pleased to announce that a business matching event “F CUBE INNOVATION 2024” will be held on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 organised by Fukuoka Prefecture Government. This call is open to ...

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3rd UK Digital Health Innovation Webinar

18 June 2024 3rd UK Digital Health Innovation Webinar Department for Business and Trade, British Embassy Tokyo and British Consulate-General Osaka ran the third Digital Health Innovation Webinar to present …

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Asset Management Seminar 2024

2024年5月31日、マイケル・マイネリ シティ・オブ・ロンドン第685代ロード・メイヤー訪日に際し、英国大使館にて英国資産運用セミナー2024 – 英国年金制度の変遷と資産運用業の発展 – が開催されました。当日のセミナーの...

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Mission to Expo – ‘Come Build the Future’

The British Embassy in Japan has accepted the mission! The 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo is now just under one year away. DBT is leading a team in Osaka and the …

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Lessons learned from 15 years of entrepreneurship in Japan – MIPRO Startup Seminar

Considering starting your own business in Japan? Manufactured Imports and Investment Promotion Organization (MIPRO) are thrilled to welcome Paul McMahon, founder of three businesses in Japan over the last 15 …

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UK Pavilion Launch Event, Osaka Kansai Expo 2025.

On Friday 8th March, Export to Japan was lucky enough to attend the launch event for the UK Pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. The event was held at the …

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4th Reverse Pitch Webinar: Collaboration Opportunities with Japanese Pharmaceutical Companies

Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Japan hosted the 4th webinar inviting speakers from pre-clinical stage R&D / Business Development from the leading 6 Japanese pharmaceutical companies: Astellas Pharma Inc, ...

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Osaka Expo 2025 – Tenders update

Find the latest on tenders for Expo 2025, compiled by the dedicated DBT team on Osaka.

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Construction, Interior Design, Architecture in Japan – with Mark Dytham

In this episode we talk with Mark Dytham. The Klein Dytham architectural practice is behind award winning projects. He has over 30 years of experience from first encounters with Japanese …

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Review of 2023: Defence and Security 

The year saw some significant highlights for the Defence and Security sector in Japan.  The Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, was in Tokyo in December to mark the official signing of …

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CPTPP General review – Public Engagement

The UK Department for Business and Trade launched a public engagement in preparation for the upcoming General Review of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). They are …

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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...

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Review of 2023: Manchester Mission cementing ties between Japan and the Northern Powerhouse.  

Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, Head of Manchester City Council, Bev Craig and the DBT Northern Powerhouse team (headed by Margaret Bourke and Lynn Shaw) led a large delegation covering …

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Review of 2023: PM’s Trade Envoy to Japan Flies the Flag for British Exports 

Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Japan, Greg Clark MP, made two visits to Japan during 2023. His engagement serves to bolster the UK –Japan trade relationship.   Back in March during …

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Review of 2023: Food and Drink Sector 

Continuing our brief look back at 2023, the food and drink market in Japan continues to present opportunities. We’ve highlighted a few of the events that have showcased British food …

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Review of 2023: The G7 year and PM Sunak’s Business Reception in Tokyo  

Back in March, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak passed through Tokyo on his way to the G7 Summit in Hiroshima. The reception held at the landmark Mori Tower in Roppongi was …

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Review of 2023: A year in Podcasts

To continue our series reflecting on 2023, we wanted to take a moment to look back on the podcast episodes released in this calendar year. With the G7 and a …

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Review of 2023: Secretary of State for Business & Trade visits Japan 

This installment takes a brief look back at the visit of Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch, who attended the trade minister’s G7 meeting in Osaka.   …

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Review of 2023: UK leading the way in Quantum and AI at CEATEC

A high point in Japan’s tech calendar, the Department for Business and Trade at the British Embassy Tokyo (DBT Japan), hosted the UK Tech Conference as part of CEATEC 2023 …

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Review of 2023: British Music Industry Mission to Japan

Our next highlight in our review of the year tunes in to the creative industries, and a look back to the music industry mission in the summer. Orchestrated by the …

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10 Years of Export to Japan

A message from the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy, Greg Clark, recorded in the autumn of 2023. It marks the tenth anniversary of the establishment of Export to Japan.

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Review of 2023: Financial Services

The cooperation between Japan and UK on financial regulation and green finance have provided a significant backdrop for potential opportunities for UK firms in the market. The DBT Team in …

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Review of 2023: UK-Japan Nuclear Industry Forum

Installment number 3 takes a look back at a highlight for the nuclear sector, the 7th UK-Japan Nuclear Industry Forum. On October 25, the UK-Japan Nuclear Industry Forum, sponsored by …

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Review of 2023: Luxury Brands Mission

For our second featured look back at the year, we highlight the luxury brands cohort that came to Japan in a coordinated mission with our Secretary of State for Business …