{"id":27799,"date":"2025-09-10T10:28:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T01:28:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebc-jp.com\/?p=27799"},"modified":"2025-09-10T10:28:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T01:28:07","slug":"ebc-%e3%83%8b%e3%83%a5%e3%83%bc%e3%82%b9%e3%83%ac%e3%82%bf%e3%83%bc%e3%80%802025%e5%b9%b49%e6%9c%8810%e6%97%a5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebc-jp.com\/ja\/news-ja\/ebc-%e3%83%8b%e3%83%a5%e3%83%bc%e3%82%b9%e3%83%ac%e3%82%bf%e3%83%bc%e3%80%802025%e5%b9%b49%e6%9c%8810%e6%97%a5\/","title":{"rendered":"EBC \u30cb\u30e5\u30fc\u30b9\u30ec\u30bf\u30fc\u30002025\u5e749\u670810\u65e5"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dear Friends of the EBC,<\/p>\n

The European Business Council in Japan continues to facilitate dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration between European businesses, Japanese authorities, and international partners. This month\u2019s highlights showcase our committees\u2019 activities, strategic meetings, and upcoming events shaping business, innovation, and policy in Japan.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Medical Equipment & IVD Committee: Summer Lecture & Information Exchange<\/strong><\/p>\n

On 29 August, the Medical Equipment & IVD Committee hosted its Summer Lecture & Information Exchange<\/a>\u00a0at Gate City Osaki, bringing together around 100 participants from industry, government, and international organizations. The session focused on \u201cDiversity in Medical Care \u00d7 Diversity of Values \u00d7 Diverse Innovation.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Professor Ikeda discussed advances in medical technology and value assessment, while Dr. Jimi Hanako explored medical policymaking and the future of medical device regulation. Representatives from MHLW, PMDA, METI, the EU Delegation, the Swiss Embassy, and other organizations joined lively discussions on device policy, regulations, and medical fee revisions.<\/p>\n

The event offered a valuable platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and exploring innovation, highlighting the importance of diverse perspectives in shaping the future of healthcare.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Preparatory session for the 2026 EU-Japan Business Round Table<\/strong><\/p>\n

On 1 September, the EBC participated in a preparatory session for the 2026 EU\u2013Japan Business Round Table (BRT), a high-level forum that brings together senior business leaders from Europe and Japan to promote trade, investment, and policy collaboration.<\/p>\n

The EBC serves as Co-Chair of Working Party 1<\/strong> (with the Japan Business Council in Europe), addressing trade relations, investment and regulatory cooperation, financial, accounting, and taxation issues<\/strong>. Recommendations are prepared for both the Government of Japan and EU authorities.<\/p>\n

We thank the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, Merck Group, and NEC Corporation<\/strong> for this opportunity and look forward to contributing to a meaningful EU\u2013Japan BRT 2026.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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The EBC <\/strong>Legal Services Committee meets the Law Society of England and Wales<\/strong><\/p>\n

On 3 September, the EBC welcomed a delegation from the Law Society of England and Wales, including newly appointed President Mr. Richard Atkinson. Discussions focused on the registration process for foreign lawyers in Japan and emphasized the importance of a transparent and efficient framework supporting international legal practice.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Committee values this ongoing dialogue and remains committed to supporting an open, competitive, and well-functioning legal services environment in Japan.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Engagement with Kobe City on Life Tech Kobe<\/strong><\/p>\n

Also on 3 September, the EBC met with Kobe City to learn about Life Tech Kobe, a startup initiative fostering innovation and international collaboration in the life sciences sector<\/strong>. The program supports both domestic and foreign startups, leveraging Kobe\u2019s established ecosystem in healthcare and life sciences.<\/p>\n

The EBC looks forward to continued dialogue and potential collaboration between European businesses and Japanese stakeholders.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Meeting with the New Director General for FDI at the Cabinet Office<\/strong><\/p>\n

On 8 September, the EBC, led by President Laurent Depus, had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Naoki Hikota, the new Director General for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Promotion at the Cabinet Office.<\/strong> He previously served as Ambassador at the Japanese Mission in Geneva, succeeds Mr. Mitsuru Myochin, who will soon take up a new post at the Embassy of Japan in Jakarta.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The EBC would like to express its sincere gratitude to Mr. Myochin for his close cooperation and support over the years and wishes him every success in his new role. Looking ahead, the EBC is eager to work closely with Mr. Hikota and is confident that this collaboration will further contribute to strengthening the FDI environment in Japan.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/p>\n