Japan webinars for winning new business

The EU-Japan SME centre in Tokyo has launched a new series of English language webinars to help European businesses access high – value opportunities in one of the World’s largest economies.

On 7th September the Japanese capital won the right to host the 2020 Olympic Games, with analysts predicting a £19 billion – £63 billion boost to the regional economy.

Large scale infrastructure investment projects centred on staging the 2020 games and a surge in visitor numbers before, during and after the 125th IOC session are forecast to be the main drivers of growth for the 35 million strong metropolis.

Mark Hofman, a European Trade Adviser at Enterprise Europe Network said: “We know from our own experience of hosting the 2012 games the economic benefit the Olympics represented to London and the UK as a whole.”

“Despite being an advanced market, Japan signifies major opportunities for UK businesses now and in the future, with the games a key driver for brighter economic prospects.”

The wide-ranging webinar series will begin in early December with topics including entry strategies, starting – up, what you should know, challenges, why Japan, IPR, culture, investment opportunities and many more sector specific sessions.

For further information on business opportunities in Japan or to register your interest in the webinars, please get in touch with EEN by emailing [email protected] or call 0845 641 9955 (option 2).