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Inclusion and Diversity in View of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics

Paralympics in Tokyo 2020 to Provide Opportunities in Japan After Rio 2016 all eyes will turn to Tokyo and the pressure to host an amazing Olympic and Paralympic Games will …

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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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Highlights And Opportunities For Tokyo 2020

Watch our webinar to learn about Japan’s progress on the road to Tokyo 2020 and get the latest updates on business opportunities for British companies in this sector.  Tokyo 2020 …

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Global Sporting Events in Japan: Highlights and Opportunities

The BCCJ’s in-depth report will update you on the progress that has been made in Japan on the road to RWC 2019 and Tokyo 2020. It will also identify exactly …

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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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Team GB – Partnership, Opportunities and Sponsorship

Business Opportunities and Collaboration for Team GB in Japan Earlier last month, members of the British Olympic Association arrived in Japan to sign Memorandums of Understanding with various Japanese Universities &he...

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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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Rugby World Cup England 2015 Gala Reception

Gala Reception at the British Embassy Sends off the Japanese Rugby Team with Great Fanfare The Ambassador’s Residence at the British Embassy Tokyo was abuzz as attendees gathered for a …

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Global Sports Trade Mission Seminar 2015

The Global Sports Trade Mission Seminar 2015, held at the British Embassy in Tokyo, provided a platform for UK companies to showcase their expertise to key stakeholders involved in the …

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London 2012: Delivering the Economic Legacy

Download our free report to learn more about how the British Government’s Olympic Legacy programme has continued to leverage maximum economic benefit from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This …

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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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Global Sporting Events in Japan

Three major global sporting events are set to take place in Japan over the coming years. This report sets the scene for British companies who may be interested in becoming …

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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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Opportunities in Japan’s Global Sports Business

Watch our recorded webinar to find out the latest developments and business opportunities for UK companies in view of the Rugby World Cup 2019 and the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic …

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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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UK Firms Attend Global Sports Mission to Japan

UK firms enter the race for Japan Rugby World Cup and Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games contracts. Watch our video and read our in-depth article to find out more.  British …

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Opportunities in Technology for Tokyo 2020

This video will introduce opportunities for UK tech companies in view of the Rugby World Cup 2019 and the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2020, both of which will be held …

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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 …

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Tokyo 2020 Emblem Design Competition

Background The emblems must incorporate the concept that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games are a Games for the world, for Japan and for the future. Sport …

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GREAT Week Japan 2014: Recorded Webinar

Ever wondered what it is like to participate in a Trade Mission? This recorded webinar talks about the GREAT Week Japan 2014 event in October and gives some general tips …

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UK-Japan Olympic & Paralympic Cooperation Week

The Seminar      |     Presentations June 2nd to 5th 2014 marked a series of presentations, briefings and workshops during a cooperation week, held at the British Embassy, Tokyo. …

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A Week In The Life Of A Trade Mission Delegate

Follow mission delegate Damon Hill on his week-long market visit to Japan led by UK Trade & Investment North West and East of England in early 2014.  Background This market …

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Tokyo 2020 Key Players Learn From London 2012

Sir Jonathan Stephens, a key official responsible for the successful delivery of London 2012, gave a presentation on the delivery and legacy of the Games to Japanese organisations engaged in …

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Auto Firms Underline UK Excellence At Expo

Even though they were surrounded by some of the biggest names in the industry, British auto firms turned a lot of heads at the 2014 Automotive Engineers Exposition, held at …

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Tangerine’s Sharp Design Wins Big Clients

“UKTI has been fantastic in helping us make contact with potential customers and offering advice.” Matt Round, Creative Director of Tangerine Matt Round believes there are three fundamental ways to …

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Webinar: Tokyo 2020 Olympic Opportunities

Find out about UK Trade & Investment and the British Embassy Tokyo’s plans to work with Japan as Tokyo gears up to host the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The …

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Webinar: E-Commerce In Japan

Expert Michael Causton of JapanConsuming takes you through the steps to access the Japanese market through e-Commerce in this detailed and informative webinar. UK Trade & Investment Japan hosted this …

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Exclusive Report: E-Commerce in Japan

An exclusive report for British consumer goods companies on how to increase sales in the growing Japanese E-Commerce Market. The Japanese market for e-commerce has been booming; the government estimates non-store &hel...

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Getting Started in Japan, with Sir Paul Smith

Sir Paul Smith speaks to UKTI about the advantages of doing business in Japan and the importance of immersing yourself in the market. Send Us Your Enquiry to see if you …