DIT Fintech Trade Mission to Tokyo | January 2017

Fintech Trade MissionJoin the DIT Fintech Trade Mission to Tokyo in January 2017 if you are interested in doing business with Japanese companies and expanding into the Japanese market.

Japan boasts the second biggest financial market in the world, and fintech has been trending since last year and drawing a great deal of attention.

This trade mission will provide you with a variety of excellent opportunities to have a better understanding of the Japanese market, get connected with the right people like top senior executives and decision-makers, and raise your profile amongst the Japanese audience.

Fintech Trade Mission to Tokyo, January 2017 | #FinTech @tradegovukJPN @tradegovukEvent

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International trade missions provide an excellent opportunity to make new contacts and to exchange information about your company’s products & services.

Company representatives attending trade shows and market events in Japan are advised that Japanese business cards and Japanese-language promotional materials should be considered a basic requirement.

Not only is this an important opportunity to provide essential contact information in your client’s language, it also shows commitment and indicates a degree of respect towards your potential business partners.

As a result, excellent Japanese translation is vital in order to present your company and your products in their best light.

Contact us here for a free quote.

Event Details

  • Market: Japan
  • Date: 16th – 20th January 2017
  • Sector: Fintech
  • Organiser: Department for International Trade (DIT)

Fashion Mission to Japan | November 2016

Exporting Is GreatThe 2016 Fashion Mission to Japan is your opportunity to showcase your products to major buyers and potential partners, and to unlock substantial business opportunities. Led by the UK Fashion and Textile Association, exhibiting grants of £2,500 are available for eligible UK businesses via the Tradeshow Access Programme.

  • With a total GDP of 4123 billion US dollars in 2015, Japan has the world’s 3rd largest economy after the US and China.
  • The Japanese fashion market including jewellery and accessories, was worth 17 billion US dollars in 2014 and is ranked 3rd in the world.
  • There are over 200 department stores, 500 fashion boutique chains and many independent stores nationwide.
  • Japan is the UK’s largest export destination for fashion. It is also seen as a gateway to markets in other Asian countries.
  • Japan is the 4th largest E-commerce market in the world, followed by the US, China and the UK with a market size of 79 billion US dollars in 2015.

Fashion Mission to Japan, November 2016 | @UKFTorg @tradegovukEvent #ExportingIsGreat

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International trade missions provide an excellent opportunity to make new contacts and to exchange information about your company’s products & services.

Company representatives attending trade shows and market events in Japan are advised that Japanese business cards and Japanese-language promotional materials should be considered a basic requirement.

Not only is this an important opportunity to provide essential contact information in your client’s language, it also shows commitment and indicates a degree of respect towards your potential business partners.

As a result, excellent Japanese translation is vital in order to present your company and your products in their best light.

Contact us here for a free quote.

Event Details

  • Market: Japan
  • Date: 6th – 10th November 2016
  • Sector: Fashion, Clothing, Footwear & Jewellery
  • Organiser: Department for International Trade (DIT), UK Fashion and Textile Association
  • Venue: Ambassador’s Residence, Tokyo

Japan International Aerospace Exhibition 2016

Japan International Aerospace Exhibition 2016The 14th edition of the Japan International Aerospace Exhibition 2016 will be held at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center from 12 – 15 October 2016.

Japan is the largest aerospace industrial market in Asia, and this event is the best opportunity to access the latest activities and technologies in aerospace and defence and to meet with decision makers of companies and government policy makers.

The event offers opportunities for the International aerospace and defence industry to be represented at the exhibition, business match make and expand their future activities.

Japan International Aerospace Exhibition 2016 | @ADSgroupUK #TradeMission

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International trade missions provide an excellent opportunity to make new contacts and to exchange information about your company’s products & services.

Company representatives attending trade shows and market events in Japan are advised that Japanese business cards and Japanese-language promotional materials should be considered a basic requirement.

Not only is this an important opportunity to provide essential contact information in your client’s language, it also shows commitment and indicates a degree of respect towards your potential business partners.

As a result, excellent Japanese translation is vital in order to present your company and your products in their best light.

Contact us here for a free quote.

Event Details

  • Market: Japan
  • Date: 12th – 15th October 2016
  • Venue: Tokyo International Exhibition Center
  • Sector: Defence Technology
  • Organiser: ADS Group

Interior Lifestyle Tokyo, June 2016

Interior Lifestyle TokyoLed by the British European Design Group, the Interior Lifestyle Tokyo Exhibition will be held at Tokyo Big Sight in June 2016.

This event is supported by the Tradeshow Access Programme and exhibiting grants are available for eligible UK businesses.

Interior Lifestyle Tokyo 2016 | @UKTIEvents @Export2Japan @OpentoExport @BEDG_London

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International trade missions provide an excellent opportunity to make new contacts and to exchange information about your company’s products & services.

Company representatives attending trade shows and market events in Japan are advised that Japanese business cards and Japanese-language promotional materials should be considered a basic requirement.

Not only is this an important opportunity to provide essential contact information in your client’s language, it also shows commitment and indicates a degree of respect towards your potential business partners.

As a result, excellent Japanese translation is vital in order to present your company and your products in their best light.

Contact us here for a free quote.

Event Details

  • Market: Japan
  • Date: 1st – 3rd June 2016
  • Sector: Household Goods, Furniture and Furnishings
  • Organiser: British European Design Group
  • Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, Japan
 

Sea Japan Maritime Exhibition, April 2016

sea japan logoOrganised by UBM Japan, the 2016 Sea Japan International Maritime Exhibition will be held in Tokyo in April 2016.

Two of the major current concerns for the maritime industry are Environmental Protection and the Development of Human Resources, and those themes, together with their effects on the growth of the industry, will be discussed in a series of seminars and conferences at the event.

The Japanese maritime market is mature, stable and reliable, and Japanese shipping companies are investing in new tonnages that take full advantage of the very latest in fuel-efficient designs and technology.

With state-of-the-art ships being built in state of the art yards, Japan currently leads the world in maritime technology, and the lower yen, coupled with exceptional efficiency and high-tech designs, has made Japanese shipyards and marine equipment manufacturers among the most competitive in the world.

Sea Japan Maritime Exhibition 2016 | @UKTI @Export2Japan @OpentoExport

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Company representatives attending trade shows and international market events are advised that Japanese business cards and promotional materials should be considered a basic requirement: overseas events provide an excellent opportunity to make new contacts and to exchange information about your company’s products & services.

Not only is this an important opportunity to provide essential contact information in your client’s language, it also shows a degree of commitment and indicates respect towards your potential business partners.

Contact us for a free quote or if you have any questions.

 

Event Details

  • Market: Japan
  • Date: 13th – 16th April 2016
  • Sector: Maritime
  • Organiser: UBM Japan
  • Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, Japan

Business Cards — An Essential Networking Tool in Japan

Japanese business card translationBusiness cards are an essential tool for anyone doing business in Japan and to be caught without them is a serious breach of business etiquette and a major social blunder.

Presenting your Japanese clients with business cards in their native language demonstrates that you are taking your business in Japan seriously: not only is it important as a sign of respect, but it is also a way of ensuring that your name, job title and other crucial information are communicated accurately, and that the image of your company is promoted positively, professionally and impressively.

Serious about overseas trade? Present #Japanese clients with business cards in their own language…

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In SE Asian business cultures, a business card signifies group identity and your position within that group. A Japanese business card will do more than just identify you as an individual: it will clarify your status and help you to make that all-important first impression.

And that impression lasts: in Japan, business cards are often filed away for future reference, not discarded as they so often are in the West.

So, long after your Japanese sales trip, your business cards and any other printed material you take with you will continue to represent you and your company to your new Japanese business clients.

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We translate, typeset and print dual-language business cards: English on one side, Japanese on the other. We also offer Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Russian and over 50 other languages.

With over 25 years’ experience and a full complement of in-house language and design experts, we are ideally placed to produce high-quality business card translation and artwork, allowing you to make that all-important first impression.

Contact us for a free quote or if you have any questions.

Foodex Japan, March 2016

Foodex JapanWith 2,800 exhibitors from 79 countries, the Foodex Japan 2016 trade show is one of the largest food and drink exhibitions in the region.

The exhibition provides a gateway to the Japanese market (which has a population of 128 million and imports $80 billion-worth of food per year) as well as to other Asian markets.

The Tradeshow Access Programme is supporting a group of UK companies to this premier event for the food and drink industries, led by the Food & Drink Exporters Association. Exhibiting grants may be available for eligible businesses.

Foodex Japan 2016 | @UKTIFoodDrink @UKFDEA @Export2Japan @OpentoExport @UKTI

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Company representatives attending trade shows and international market events are advised that Japanese business cards and promotional materials should be considered a basic requirement: overseas events provide an excellent opportunity to make new contacts and to exchange information about your company’s products & services.

Not only is this an important opportunity to provide essential contact information in your client’s language, it also shows a degree of commitment and indicates respect towards your potential business partners.

Contact us for a free quote or if you have any questions.

 

Event Details

  • Market: Japan
  • Date: 8th – 11th March 2016
  • Sector: Food & Drink
  • Organiser: Japan Management Association
  • Venue: Makuhari Messe, Tokyo

UKTI Market Visit To Japan, Feb 2016

ukti crest logoCould your business become one of the hundreds of British companies enjoying success in Japan?

Join UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) on a market visit to Japan and explore opportunities to trade within this lucrative market.

Why a Market Visit to Japan?

As the world’s third largest economy, Japan is Asia’s powerhouse and a strategic stepping stone to the wider region. British exports to Japan are worth £9.9 billion a year, with companies from a wide range of sectors finding success. The 2019 Japan Rugby World Cup and 2020 Tokyo Olympics will also generate unique opportunities.

This comprehensive visit package, which includes a targeted 1-2-1 meeting programme; a networking reception at the British Embassy; and a £700 travel grant for SMEs, is an unmissable opportunity to either kick-start or increase business for your company in Japan.

UKTI Market Visit to #Japan — £700 support grants available | @UKTI

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Company representatives attending trade shows and international market events are advised that Japanese business cards and promotional materials should be considered a basic requirement: overseas events provide an excellent opportunity to make new contacts and to exchange information about your company’s products & services.

Not only is this an important opportunity to provide essential contact information in your client’s language, it also shows a degree of commitment and indicates respect towards your potential business partners.

Contact us for a free quote or if you have any questions.

 

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Tips for Doing Business in Japan

Japanese business etiquetteWhole books have been written about business practices in South East Asia and about the correct method of the seemingly simple task of exchanging business cards.

A quick search on the internet will provide you with a plethora of sites offering information about proper Chinese business etiquette, about what you should and shouldn’t do in Korea, and 1001 ways to succeed in Japan.

Whilst some of this information is undoubtedly useful, it’s really not as complicated as some like to make out, as long as you follow a few basic rules:

Business etiquette in #Japan… what you should and shouldn’t do.

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DO…

  • Exchange business cards at the beginning of your meeting: consider it as part of your greeting when you first meet your Asian counterparts.
  • Bow slightly and present your business card with both hands, the non-English side up.
  • You should receive your clients’ business cards the same way: with both hands, bowing slightly.
  • Study the other person’s card for a moment, making a mental note of their name, and then put it away in a card holder. Alternatively, if there are a number of members present in your meeting, you can lay all the cards out on the table in front of you and leave them there until the end of the meeting.

DON’T…

  • DO NOT pass your business cards out as though you are dealing a deck of playing cards.
  • When receiving someone’s business card, DO NOT just give it a cursory glance, then stuff it away in your pocket to refer to later.
  • Try NOT keep taking people’s business cards out of your pocket to check their names: as a matter of courtesy it is worth making the effort to remember their name when they give you their card.
  • DO NOT play or fiddle with people’s business cards – treat them with respect. A Western businessman once famously lost a big deal for picking his teeth with one of his colleagues’ business cards, and was never given the opportunity to do business with the company again.
  • DO NOT write on people’s business cards (at least, not in front of them): it is considered a direct insult.

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We translate, typeset and print dual-language business cards: English on one side, Japanese on the other. We also offer translation into Chinese, Korean, Arabic and over 50 other languages.

With over 25 years’ experience and a full complement of in-house language and design experts, we are ideally placed to produce high-quality business card translation and artwork, allowing you to make that all-important first impression.

Contact us for a free quote or if you have any questions.

Pharma Sciences Symposium Japan, Jan 2016

Pharma Sciences Symposium 2016The 8th Takeda Science Foundation Pharma Sciences Symposium will be held in Osaka, Japan from 21-22 January 2016.

Globally renowned researchers will speak at the symposium under the theme of Biomolecule-Based Medicinal Science Featuring Mid-Size Drugs, where one of the main topics will be the application of peptides to drug discovery and development.

The symposium primarily targets researchers and the programme includes seminars, Q&A sessions and networking.

Takeda Pharma Sciences Symposium 2016 | #Japan @UKTI @Export2Japan @OpentoExport

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Company representatives attending trade shows and international market events are advised that Japanese business cards and promotional materials should be considered a basic requirement: overseas events provide an excellent opportunity to make new contacts and to exchange information about your company’s products & services.

Not only is this an important opportunity to provide essential contact information in your client’s language, it also shows a degree of commitment and indicates respect towards your potential business partners.

Contact us for a free quote or if you have any questions.

 

Event Details

  • Market: Japan
  • Date: 22 – 22 January 2016
  • Sector: Pharma Sciences
  • Organiser: Takeda Science Foundation
  • Venue: Centre for Learning and Innovation, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, Osaka
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