{"id":11697,"date":"2024-05-16T10:58:17","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T08:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newbti.spri.eus\/markets\/asia-and-the-pacific\/japan\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T07:29:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T06:29:50","slug":"japan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/basquetrade.spri.eus\/en\/markets\/asia-and-the-pacific\/japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id2646_8a8c43-af{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_8a8c43-af > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2646_8a8c43-af > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_8a8c43-af > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1200px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_6baea9-d4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_6baea9-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_6baea9-d4\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xl, 3rem);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_6baea9-d4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_6baea9-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_6baea9-d4\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);}}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_6baea9-d4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_6baea9-d4\">Japan<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id2646_b5788f-ea{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_b5788f-ea > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2646_b5788f-ea > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_b5788f-ea > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1200px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2646_b5788f-ea > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_b5788f-ea > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 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.kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><section class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2646_cae51a-b7 alignfull kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2646_541d44-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column2646_541d44-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2646_541d44-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2646_541d44-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2646_541d44-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2646_541d44-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2646_541d44-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2646_541d44-1a{text-align:left;}.kadence-column2646_541d44-1a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2646_541d44-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2646_541d44-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2646_541d44-1a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_a31ff6-0d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_a31ff6-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_a31ff6-0d\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_a31ff6-0d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_a31ff6-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_a31ff6-0d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_a31ff6-0d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_a31ff6-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_a31ff6-0d\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_a31ff6-0d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_a31ff6-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_a31ff6-0d\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_a31ff6-0d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_a31ff6-0d\">Japan represents a strategic market for Basque companies due to its advanced technology, high purchasing power and rigorous quality standards that bolster the exports of food, technological and industrial products. Furthermore, Japan&#8217;s increasing outreach towards international markets, driven by agreements such as the EPA between the EU and Japan, offers unique opportunities to establish strong trade relations. This country is not only a key trade partner, but also a source of innovation and trends that can drive the competitiveness and diversification of Basque companies in sectors such as the automotive industry, machinery and renewable energy.  <\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section><style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id2646_d23f48-8e{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_d23f48-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2646_d23f48-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_d23f48-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );max-width:1024px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-4xl, 8rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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.kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column2646_e09250-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2646_e09250-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2646_e09250-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2646_e09250-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2646_e09250-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2646_e09250-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-image:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--white) 40%,var(--base) 40%);}.kadence-column2646_e09250-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2646_e09250-83{text-align:left;}.kadence-column2646_e09250-83{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2646_e09250-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2646_e09250-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2646_e09250-83\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_9eeedd-a1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_9eeedd-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_9eeedd-a1\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xl, 3rem);font-weight:500;font-style:italic;font-family:'EB Garamond';}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_9eeedd-a1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_9eeedd-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_9eeedd-a1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_9eeedd-a1 h2_border wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_9eeedd-a1\">A market for Basque companies to conquer<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column2646_8791f1-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kadence-column2646_8791f1-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2646_8791f1-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2646_8791f1-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2646_8791f1-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2646_8791f1-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2646_8791f1-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--base);}.kadence-column2646_8791f1-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2646_8791f1-ef{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2646_8791f1-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2646_8791f1-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2646_8791f1-ef\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_24d0f1-73, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_24d0f1-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_24d0f1-73\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:left;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_24d0f1-73 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_24d0f1-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_24d0f1-73\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_24d0f1-73 justify wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_24d0f1-73\">Japan has a prominent position on the world stage as the third largest global economy in terms of nominal GDP and one of the major leaders in technological innovation. Its influence extends to key sectors such as the automotive industry, electronics, robotics and renewable energy, where it is an established benchmark in terms of quality and efficiency. Furthermore, its political stability, robust institutions and active role in international institutions such as the G7 and G20 bolster its relevance in global decision making. Despite demographic challenges, Japan continues to be a model for sustainable development and a linchpin in international diplomatic and trade relations, particularly in Asia-Pacific.   <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id2646_01587b-48 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:16px;}.kt-accordion-id2646_01587b-48 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-form);border-left:1px solid transparent;background:var(--white);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id2646_01587b-48 .wp-block-kadence-pane .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:2px solid var(--white);border-right:0px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:2px solid var(--white);border-left:0px solid 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id2646_01587b-48 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#d4d4d4;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#d4d4d4;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#d4d4d4;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#d4d4d4;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id2646_01587b-48 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible, .kt-accordion-id2646_01587b-48 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom:0px solid rgba(238,238,238,0);border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id2646_01587b-48 kt-accordion-has-12-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left 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.wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_b8931d-4d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2646_b8931d-4d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_b8931d-4d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_b8931d-4d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2646_b8931d-4d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2646_f17cc2-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2646_f17cc2-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2646_f17cc2-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2646_f17cc2-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2646_f17cc2-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2646_f17cc2-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2646_f17cc2-ec{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2646_f17cc2-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2646_f17cc2-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2646_f17cc2-ec\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_b6b834-75, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_b6b834-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_b6b834-75\"]{text-align:left;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_b6b834-75 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_b6b834-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_b6b834-75\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_b6b834-75 justify wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_b6b834-75\">The Japanese economy is noted for being one of the most advanced and diversified in the world; it is known for its great focus on innovation, technology and quality, thanks to which it has become an industrial powerhouse in sectors such as the automotive industry, electronics, robotics and precision machinery. Japan combines a robust industrial sector with an export-oriented economy, endorsed by world famous brands. Even though it is facing challenges such as its ageing population and high public debt, its ability to adapt, high productivity and business culture focused on continuous improvement have meant that it remains a key player in the global economy.  <br\/><br\/>Moderate growth of the GDP is expected and which is going to be underpinned by greater consumer spending, a drop in inflation and further government support for strategic industries. The depreciation of the yen will mean that exports will exceed imports. This greater external demand is expected to lead to GDP showing sustainable growth from 2025 to 2028. The Japanese automotive and machinery sectors will continue to be positioned favourably \u2013 even with competition from China \u2013 mainly due to a strong R&amp;D sector.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-10 kt-pane2646_c1306f-5b\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>EXTERNAL SECTOR <\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id2646_395887-24{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_395887-24 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2646_395887-24 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_395887-24 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2646_395887-24 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_395887-24 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_395887-24 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2646_395887-24 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2646_1afeda-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2646_1afeda-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2646_1afeda-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2646_1afeda-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2646_1afeda-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2646_1afeda-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2646_1afeda-03{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2646_1afeda-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2646_1afeda-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2646_1afeda-03\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_2fd489-24, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_2fd489-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_2fd489-24\"]{text-align:left;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_2fd489-24 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_2fd489-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_2fd489-24\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_2fd489-24 justify wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_2fd489-24\">Japan&#8217;s external sector is one of the cornerstones of its economy, noted for a strong focus on exports of value added and high technology products, such as vehicles, electronics, precision machinery and chemical products. Japan has a prominent position in global trade, and is known for the quality and innovation of its goods. <br\/>Its trade balance has shown to be resilient and the Japanese GDP is continued to be in surplus from 2024 to 2028, with much of surplus underpinned by the huge diversification of Japanese investment abroad. Japan has good relations with many countries of the region which has allowed it to give momentum to free trade agreements, such as the EPA with the European Union, and the RCEP and CPTPP in Asia-Pacific, which facilitate access to international markets. However, Japan also depends on imports of raw materials and energy, given its limited availability of natural resources, which highlights its strategic integration in the global supply chains.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-11 kt-pane2646_3520be-b9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>MARKET<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id2646_fe1b55-3c{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_fe1b55-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2646_fe1b55-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_fe1b55-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2646_fe1b55-3c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_fe1b55-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_fe1b55-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2646_fe1b55-3c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2646_be8270-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2646_be8270-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2646_be8270-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2646_be8270-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2646_be8270-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2646_be8270-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2646_be8270-d7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2646_be8270-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2646_be8270-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2646_be8270-d7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_549940-a1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_549940-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_549940-a1\"]{font-size:18px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_549940-a1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_549940-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_549940-a1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_549940-a1 justify wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_549940-a1\">The Japanese market is one of the most sophisticated and demanding of the world, known for consumers with high purchasing power, preference for high quality products and their importance to innovation and design. Its diversified and advanced economy makes it an attractive destination for sectors such as technology, the automotive industry, luxury items, gourmet food and renewable energy. However, entry to the Japanese market requires in-depth knowledge of its business culture, high regulatory standards and ability to adapt to local preferences.  <br\/><br\/>Thanks to trade agreements such as the European Union-Japan EPA, foreign companies have increasing opportunities to access this market. The growing demand for IT hardware and software, along with the increase in the demand for parts for its machinery and automotive industries, driven by government support for business digitalisation and for the shoring up of its global supply chain, are an opportunity for European companies. The Japanese government has also announced grants for renewable energy and investments in infrastructures, and has expressed its interest in foreign companies being involved in those fields.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-12 kt-pane2646_0cca5f-78\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>COUNTRY RISK FOR TRADE AND INVESTMENTS <\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id2646_bb4fa0-91{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_bb4fa0-91 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2646_bb4fa0-91 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_bb4fa0-91 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2646_bb4fa0-91 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_bb4fa0-91 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_bb4fa0-91 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2646_bb4fa0-91 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2646_4882bf-da > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2646_4882bf-da > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2646_4882bf-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2646_4882bf-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2646_4882bf-da > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2646_4882bf-da > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2646_4882bf-da{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2646_4882bf-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2646_4882bf-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2646_4882bf-da\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_595ae5-9a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_595ae5-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_595ae5-9a\"]{text-align:left;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_595ae5-9a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_595ae5-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_595ae5-9a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_595ae5-9a justify wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_595ae5-9a\">Japan offers a favourable climate for foreign investment, noted for great economic openness, government support and a clear legal framework. Key sectors such as the manufacturing industry, health and green technologies benefit from incentives such as tax advantages and subsidies, along with strategic trade partnerships such as the CPTPP and the RCEP. The legal system, shored up by the improved intellectual property rights and the coming anti-monopoly reforms, is likewise backed by a favourable business landscape.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id2646_cd512b-36{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_cd512b-36 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2646_cd512b-36 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_cd512b-36 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2646_cd512b-36 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_cd512b-36 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 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.kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id2646_5af76d-c3 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#d4d4d4;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#d4d4d4;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#d4d4d4;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#d4d4d4;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id2646_5af76d-c3 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible, .kt-accordion-id2646_5af76d-c3 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom:0px solid rgba(238,238,238,0);border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id2646_5af76d-c3 kt-accordion-has-12-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane2646_ac6180-3e\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">\u2022 PUBLIC INTERVENTION<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id2646_bf7925-f8{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_bf7925-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2646_bf7925-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_bf7925-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2646_bf7925-f8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_bf7925-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_bf7925-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2646_bf7925-f8 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2646_0903e6-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2646_0903e6-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2646_0903e6-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2646_0903e6-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2646_0903e6-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2646_0903e6-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2646_0903e6-f1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2646_0903e6-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2646_0903e6-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2646_0903e6-f1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_8b88dd-a1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_8b88dd-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_8b88dd-a1\"]{text-align:left;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_8b88dd-a1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_8b88dd-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_8b88dd-a1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_8b88dd-a1 justify wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_8b88dd-a1\">The State&#8217;s intervention in the Japanese economy has been historically significant and it continues to play a key role in its development. The State continues to drive innovation and technological development, along with the addition of encouraging sustainability and digitalisation to face the new demographic challenges and maintain global competitiveness.  <br\/><br\/>Furthermore, the Japanese government is reforming its tax and fiscal systems, with measures including the introduction of the Global Minimum Tax; companies should therefore be aware of the impact of these reforms. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-10 kt-pane2646_12bd19-09\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">\u2022 TRADE OPENNESS<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id2646_6a32ba-b8{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_6a32ba-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2646_6a32ba-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_6a32ba-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2646_6a32ba-b8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_6a32ba-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_6a32ba-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2646_6a32ba-b8 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2646_0fcb10-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2646_0fcb10-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2646_0fcb10-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2646_0fcb10-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2646_0fcb10-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2646_0fcb10-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2646_0fcb10-c0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2646_0fcb10-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2646_0fcb10-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2646_0fcb10-c0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_95ff2e-8b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_95ff2e-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_95ff2e-8b\"]{text-align:left;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_95ff2e-8b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_95ff2e-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_95ff2e-8b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_95ff2e-8b justify wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_95ff2e-8b\">Japan&#8217;s economic climate shows commitment to industrial growth, with a strong manufacturing sector and key export partners, such as the United States and mainland China. Trade agreements such as the CPTPP and the RCEP, along with the Global South strategy, foster easier access to the markets. Investment incentives, such as tax advantages, innovation subsidies and the special economic zones, attract foreign capital to sectors such as manufacturing, health and green technologies. The Japanese high technology manufacturing sector continues to post net exports, while the diversification strategies are improving the trade outlook.    <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-11 kt-pane2646_0d51fb-0d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">\u2022 TRADE BARRIERS<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id2646_05f7c4-33{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_05f7c4-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2646_05f7c4-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_05f7c4-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2646_05f7c4-33 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_05f7c4-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_05f7c4-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2646_05f7c4-33 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2646_49899f-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2646_49899f-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2646_49899f-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2646_49899f-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2646_49899f-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2646_49899f-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2646_49899f-ad{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2646_49899f-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2646_49899f-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2646_49899f-ad\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_b43af1-d5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_b43af1-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_b43af1-d5\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_b43af1-d5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_b43af1-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_b43af1-d5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_b43af1-d5 justify wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_b43af1-d5\">Japan&#8217;s trade policy is noted for relatively low customs duties, with an average of 2.3%, accompanied by specific non-tariff barriers, which are particularly important in the food sector, agriculture, health, finance and communications. However, Japan is gradually relaxing its trade restrictions. In general, there is a balanced approach between protecting security sensitive industries and technologies and promoting trade openness.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-12 kt-pane2646_80143f-cb\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">\u2022 LEGAL CERTAINTY<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id2646_6428fb-9a{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_6428fb-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2646_6428fb-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_6428fb-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2646_6428fb-9a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_6428fb-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_6428fb-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2646_6428fb-9a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2646_f94285-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2646_f94285-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2646_f94285-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2646_f94285-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2646_f94285-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2646_f94285-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2646_f94285-6c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2646_f94285-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2646_f94285-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2646_f94285-6c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_2b7a16-77, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_2b7a16-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_2b7a16-77\"]{text-align:left;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_2b7a16-77 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_2b7a16-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_2b7a16-77\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_2b7a16-77 justify wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_2b7a16-77\">Japan&#8217;s bureaucratic and regulatory environment stands out for its operational clarity and efficiency, by providing a stable backdrop for foreign and national companies. The new anti-monopoly legislation requires exhaustive compliance frameworks. Despite the low levels of corruption, the new legislation against bid rigging seeks to improve business integrity. The recent shoring up of intellectual property rights legislation, along with the introduction of directives regarding artificial intelligence and an active cyberdefence law intended for the end of 2024, will drive investor confidence and will guarantee a safe business landscape.    <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section><style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id2646_d3b7bb-6f{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_d3b7bb-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2646_d3b7bb-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_d3b7bb-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );max-width:900px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-3xl, 6.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2646_d3b7bb-6f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_d3b7bb-6f{display:none !important;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_d3b7bb-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_d3b7bb-6f{display:none !important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_d3b7bb-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2646_d3b7bb-6f{display:none !important;}}<\/style><section class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2646_d3b7bb-6f alignnone kb-v-lg-hidden kb-v-md-hidden kb-v-sm-hidden kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-row kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2646_b0b7ae-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column2646_b0b7ae-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2646_b0b7ae-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2646_b0b7ae-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2646_b0b7ae-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2646_b0b7ae-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2646_b0b7ae-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-image:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--white) 40%,var(--base) 40%);}.kadence-column2646_b0b7ae-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2646_b0b7ae-a5{text-align:left;}.kadence-column2646_b0b7ae-a5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2646_b0b7ae-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2646_b0b7ae-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2646_b0b7ae-a5\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_0ae397-cd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_0ae397-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_0ae397-cd\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xl, 3rem);font-weight:500;font-style:italic;font-family:'EB Garamond';}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_0ae397-cd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_0ae397-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_0ae397-cd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_0ae397-cd h2_border wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_0ae397-cd\">A market for Basque companies to conquer<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column2646_35ae1b-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kadence-column2646_35ae1b-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2646_35ae1b-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2646_35ae1b-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2646_35ae1b-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2646_35ae1b-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2646_35ae1b-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--base);}.kadence-column2646_35ae1b-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2646_35ae1b-f1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2646_35ae1b-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2646_35ae1b-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2646_35ae1b-f1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_e60537-69, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_e60537-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_e60537-69\"]{margin-bottom:0px;text-align:left;font-size:24px;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-family:'Source Sans Pro';text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_e60537-69 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_e60537-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_e60537-69\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/basquetrade.spri.eus\/en\/markets\/europe\/germany\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-heading-link kt-adv-heading-link2646_e60537-69 h3_border\"><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_e60537-69 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_e60537-69\"><strong>GLOBAL POSITION<\/strong><\/h3><\/a>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_2c07e4-88, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_2c07e4-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_2c07e4-88\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:left;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_2c07e4-88 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_2c07e4-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_2c07e4-88\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_2c07e4-88 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_2c07e4-88\">Japan has a prominent position on the world stage as the third largest global economy in terms of nominal GDP and one of the major leaders in technological innovation. Its influence extends to key sectors such as the automotive industry, electronics, robotics and renewable energy, where it is an established benchmark in terms of quality and efficiency. Furthermore, its political stability, robust institutions and active role in international institutions such as the G7 and G20 bolster its relevance in global decision making. Despite demographic challenges, Japan continues to be a model for sustainable development and a linchpin in international diplomatic and trade relations, particularly in Asia-Pacific.   <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_e3acfd-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_e3acfd-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_e3acfd-1b\"]{margin-bottom:0px;text-align:left;font-size:24px;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-family:'Source Sans Pro';text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_e3acfd-1b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_e3acfd-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_e3acfd-1b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/basquetrade.spri.eus\/en\/markets\/europe\/germany\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-heading-link kt-adv-heading-link2646_e3acfd-1b h3_border\"><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_e3acfd-1b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_e3acfd-1b\"><strong>ECONOMY<\/strong><\/h3><\/a>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_2ce39a-bc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_2ce39a-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_2ce39a-bc\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:left;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_2ce39a-bc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_2ce39a-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_2ce39a-bc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_2ce39a-bc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_2ce39a-bc\">The Japanese economy is noted for being one of the most advanced and diversified in the world; it is known for its great focus on innovation, technology and quality, thanks to which it has become an industrial powerhouse in sectors such as the automotive industry, electronics, robotics and precision machinery. Japan combines a robust industrial sector with an export-oriented economy, endorsed by world famous brands. Even though it is facing challenges such as its ageing population and high public debt, its ability to adapt, high productivity and business culture focused on continuous improvement have meant that it remains a key player in the global economy.  <br\/><br\/>Moderate growth of the GDP is expected and which is going to be underpinned by greater consumer spending, a drop in inflation and further government support for strategic industries. The depreciation of the yen will mean that exports will exceed imports. This greater external demand is expected to lead to GDP showing sustainable growth from 2025 to 2028. The Japanese automotive and machinery sectors will continue to be positioned favourably \u2013 even with competition from China \u2013 mainly due to a strong R&amp;D sector.   <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_05b683-8e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_05b683-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_05b683-8e\"]{margin-bottom:0px;text-align:left;font-size:24px;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-family:'Source Sans Pro';text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_05b683-8e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_05b683-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_05b683-8e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/basquetrade.spri.eus\/en\/markets\/europe\/germany\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-heading-link kt-adv-heading-link2646_05b683-8e h3_border\"><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_05b683-8e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_05b683-8e\"><strong>EXTERNAL SECTOR <\/strong><\/h3><\/a>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_2f47db-18, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_2f47db-18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_2f47db-18\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:left;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_2f47db-18 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_2f47db-18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_2f47db-18\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_2f47db-18 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_2f47db-18\">Japan&#8217;s external sector is one of the cornerstones of its economy, noted for a strong focus on exports of value added and high technology products, such as vehicles, electronics, precision machinery and chemical products. Japan has a prominent position in global trade, and is known for the quality and innovation of its goods. <br\/>Its trade balance has shown to be resilient and the Japanese GDP is continued to be in surplus from 2024 to 2028, with much of surplus underpinned by the huge diversification of Japanese investment abroad. Japan has good relations with many countries of the region which has allowed it to give momentum to free trade agreements, such as the EPA with the European Union, and the RCEP and CPTPP in Asia-Pacific, which facilitate access to international markets. However, Japan also depends on imports of raw materials and energy, given its limited availability of natural resources, which highlights its strategic integration in the global supply chains.   <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_63701e-86, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_63701e-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_63701e-86\"]{margin-bottom:0px;text-align:left;font-size:24px;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-family:'Source Sans Pro';text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_63701e-86 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_63701e-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_63701e-86\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/basquetrade.spri.eus\/en\/markets\/europe\/germany\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-heading-link kt-adv-heading-link2646_63701e-86 h3_border\"><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_63701e-86 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_63701e-86\"><strong>MARKET<\/strong><b><span style=\"font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%; font-family:\" aptos\",sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:=\"\" aptos;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;=\"\" mso-bidi-font-family:\"times=\"\" new=\"\" roman\";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;=\"\" mso-ansi-language:es;mso-fareast-language:en-us;mso-bidi-language:ar-sa\"=\"\"><br\/><\/span><\/b><\/h3><\/a>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_a6bb25-81, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_a6bb25-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_a6bb25-81\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:16px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_a6bb25-81 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_a6bb25-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_a6bb25-81\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_a6bb25-81 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_a6bb25-81\">The Japanese market is one of the most sophisticated and demanding of the world, known for consumers with high purchasing power, preference for high quality products and their importance to innovation and design. Its diversified and advanced economy makes it an attractive destination for sectors such as technology, the automotive industry, luxury items, gourmet food and renewable energy. However, entry to the Japanese market requires in-depth knowledge of its business culture, high regulatory standards and ability to adapt to local preferences.  <br\/><br\/>Thanks to trade agreements such as the European Union-Japan EPA, foreign companies have increasing opportunities to access this market. The growing demand for IT hardware and software, along with the increase in the demand for parts for its machinery and automotive industries, driven by government support for business digitalisation and for the shoring up of its global supply chain, are an opportunity for European companies. The Japanese government has also announced grants for renewable energy and investments in infrastructures, and has expressed its interest in foreign companies being involved in those fields.  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_8438ae-0a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_8438ae-0a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_8438ae-0a\"]{margin-bottom:0px;text-align:left;font-size:24px;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-family:'Source Sans Pro';text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_8438ae-0a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_8438ae-0a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_8438ae-0a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/basquetrade.spri.eus\/en\/markets\/europe\/germany\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-heading-link kt-adv-heading-link2646_8438ae-0a h3_border\"><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_8438ae-0a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_8438ae-0a\"><strong>COUNTRY RISK FOR TRADE AND INVESTMENTS <\/strong><b><span style=\"font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%; font-family:\" aptos\",sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:=\"\" aptos;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;=\"\" mso-bidi-font-family:\"times=\"\" new=\"\" roman\";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;=\"\" mso-ansi-language:es;mso-fareast-language:en-us;mso-bidi-language:ar-sa\"=\"\"><br\/><\/span><\/b><\/h3><\/a>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_adc5cf-27, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_adc5cf-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_adc5cf-27\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:left;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_adc5cf-27 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_adc5cf-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_adc5cf-27\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_adc5cf-27 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_adc5cf-27\">Japan offers a favourable climate for foreign investment, noted for great economic openness, government support and a clear legal framework. Key sectors such as the manufacturing industry, health and green technologies benefit from incentives such as tax advantages and subsidies, along with strategic trade partnerships such as the CPTPP and the RCEP. The legal system, shored up by the improved intellectual property rights and the coming anti-monopoly reforms, is likewise backed by a favourable business landscape.  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id2646_be6855-c3{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_be6855-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2646_be6855-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_be6855-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2646_be6855-c3 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_be6855-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_be6855-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane2646_84f338-f3\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">\u2022 PUBLIC INTERVENTION<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id2646_773da4-2c{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_773da4-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2646_773da4-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_773da4-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2646_773da4-2c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_773da4-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_773da4-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2646_773da4-2c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2646_e8bfe9-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2646_e8bfe9-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2646_e8bfe9-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2646_e8bfe9-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2646_e8bfe9-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2646_e8bfe9-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2646_e8bfe9-0e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2646_e8bfe9-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2646_e8bfe9-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2646_e8bfe9-0e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_b96cb1-2b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_b96cb1-2b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_b96cb1-2b\"]{text-align:left;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_b96cb1-2b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_b96cb1-2b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_b96cb1-2b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_b96cb1-2b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_b96cb1-2b\">The State&#8217;s intervention in the Japanese economy has been historically significant and it continues to play a key role in its development. The State continues to drive innovation and technological development, along with the addition of encouraging sustainability and digitalisation to face the new demographic challenges and maintain global competitiveness. <br\/><br\/>Furthermore, the Japanese government is reforming its tax and fiscal systems, with measures including the introduction of the Global Minimum Tax; companies should therefore be aware of the impact of these reforms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-10 kt-pane2646_6343e3-91\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">\u2022 TRADE OPENNESS<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id2646_b92393-2e{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_b92393-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2646_b92393-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_b92393-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2646_b92393-2e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_b92393-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_b92393-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2646_b92393-2e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2646_e04672-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2646_e04672-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2646_e04672-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2646_e04672-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2646_e04672-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2646_e04672-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2646_e04672-33{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2646_e04672-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2646_e04672-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2646_e04672-33\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_bfd01a-8d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_bfd01a-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_bfd01a-8d\"]{text-align:left;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_bfd01a-8d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_bfd01a-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_bfd01a-8d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_bfd01a-8d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_bfd01a-8d\">Japan&#8217;s economic climate shows commitment to industrial growth, with a strong manufacturing sector and key export partners, such as the United States and mainland China. Trade agreements such as the CPTPP and the RCEP, along with the Global South strategy, foster easier access to the markets. Investment incentives, such as tax advantages, innovation subsidies and the special economic zones, attract foreign capital to sectors such as manufacturing, health and green technologies. The Japanese high technology manufacturing sector continues to post net exports, while the diversification strategies are improving the trade outlook.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-11 kt-pane2646_4f5a0a-87\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">\u2022 TRADE BARRIERS<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id2646_f6ce11-cc{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_f6ce11-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2646_f6ce11-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_f6ce11-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2646_f6ce11-cc > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_f6ce11-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_f6ce11-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2646_f6ce11-cc alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2646_31d4d8-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2646_31d4d8-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2646_31d4d8-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2646_31d4d8-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2646_31d4d8-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2646_31d4d8-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2646_31d4d8-7a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2646_31d4d8-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2646_31d4d8-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2646_31d4d8-7a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Japan&#8217;s trade policy is noted for relatively low customs duties, with an average of 2.3%, accompanied by specific non-tariff barriers, which are particularly important in the food sector, agriculture, health, finance and communications. However, Japan is gradually relaxing its trade restrictions. In general, there is a balanced approach between protecting security sensitive industries and technologies and promoting trade openness.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-12 kt-pane2646_c6ab73-a0\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">\u2022 LEGAL CERTAINTY<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id2646_5c254c-58{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_5c254c-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2646_5c254c-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_5c254c-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2646_5c254c-58 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_5c254c-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2646_5c254c-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2646_5c254c-58 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2646_3b06d4-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2646_3b06d4-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2646_3b06d4-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2646_3b06d4-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2646_3b06d4-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2646_3b06d4-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2646_3b06d4-dc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2646_3b06d4-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2646_3b06d4-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2646_3b06d4-dc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_7d8d4c-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_7d8d4c-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_7d8d4c-04\"]{text-align:left;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_7d8d4c-04 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_7d8d4c-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_7d8d4c-04\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_7d8d4c-04 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_7d8d4c-04\">Japan&#8217;s bureaucratic and regulatory environment stands out for its operational clarity and efficiency, by providing a stable backdrop for foreign and national companies. The new anti-monopoly legislation requires exhaustive compliance frameworks. Despite the low levels of corruption, the new legislation against bid rigging seeks to improve business integrity. The recent shoring up of intellectual property rights legislation, along with the introduction of directives regarding artificial intelligence and an active cyberdefence law intended for the end of 2024, will drive investor confidence and will guarantee a safe business landscape.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section><style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id2646_aae4bb-51{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_aae4bb-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2646_aae4bb-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id2646_aae4bb-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 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.kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2646_8be749-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2646_8be749-dd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2646_8be749-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2646_8be749-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2646_8be749-dd\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_35fa02-49, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_35fa02-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_35fa02-49\"]{margin-bottom:0px;text-align:left;font-size:24px;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-family:'Source Sans Pro';text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_35fa02-49 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_35fa02-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_35fa02-49\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/basquetrade.spri.eus\/en\/markets\/europe\/germany\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-heading-link kt-adv-heading-link2646_35fa02-49 h3_border\"><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_35fa02-49 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_35fa02-49\"><strong>Contact office<\/strong><\/h3><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column2646_4156a6-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2646_4156a6-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2646_4156a6-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2646_4156a6-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2646_4156a6-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2646_4156a6-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2646_4156a6-2c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2646_4156a6-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2646_4156a6-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2646_4156a6-2c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_622340-3d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_622340-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_622340-3d\"]{margin-bottom:0px;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-weight:bold;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_622340-3d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_622340-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_622340-3d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_622340-3d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-kb-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_622340-3d\">Moe Kato<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_bbaf8d-dd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_bbaf8d-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_bbaf8d-dd\"]{margin-bottom:0px;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-weight:300;font-style:italic;font-family:'Source Sans Pro';}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_bbaf8d-dd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_bbaf8d-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_bbaf8d-dd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_bbaf8d-dd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_bbaf8d-dd\"><em><em>Director of Basque Trade &amp; Investment Japan<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column2646_8f4a0b-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2646_8f4a0b-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2646_8f4a0b-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2646_8f4a0b-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2646_8f4a0b-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2646_8f4a0b-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2646_8f4a0b-c1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2646_8f4a0b-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2646_8f4a0b-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2646_8f4a0b-c1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_11ab4c-51, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_11ab4c-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_11ab4c-51\"]{line-height:1.5;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_11ab4c-51 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_11ab4c-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_11ab4c-51\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_11ab4c-51, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_11ab4c-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_11ab4c-51\"]{margin-bottom:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_11ab4c-51, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_11ab4c-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_11ab4c-51\"]{margin-bottom:0px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_11ab4c-51 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_11ab4c-51\"><strong><strong><strong>BASQUE TRADE &amp; INVESTMENT JAPON<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box2646_bbd481-bb .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box2646_bbd481-bb .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{background:rgba(0,0,0,0);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kt-info-box2646_bbd481-bb .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box2646_bbd481-bb .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box2646_bbd481-bb .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:16px;}.kt-info-box2646_bbd481-bb .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:var(--primary);border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:8px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box2646_bbd481-bb .kt-infobox-textcontent h2.kt-blocks-info-box-title{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box2646_bbd481-bb .kt-infobox-textcontent .kt-blocks-info-box-text{color:var(--primary);}.wp-block-kadence-infobox.kt-info-box2646_bbd481-bb .kt-blocks-info-box-text{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);}.kt-info-box2646_bbd481-bb .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box2646_bbd481-bb\"><a class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left kb-info-box-vertical-media-align-top\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Zchq9MDB4txXwhZL7\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_mapPin kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M21 10c0 7-9 13-9 13s-9-6-9-13a9 9 0 0 1 18 0z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">Toranomon Hills Business Tower 15F, 1-17-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku\/\/ Tokyo 105-6415 Japan<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box2646_0747ed-a7 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box2646_0747ed-a7 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{background:rgba(0,0,0,0);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kt-info-box2646_0747ed-a7 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box2646_0747ed-a7 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box2646_0747ed-a7 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:16px;}.kt-info-box2646_0747ed-a7 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:var(--primary);border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:8px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box2646_0747ed-a7 .kt-infobox-textcontent h2.kt-blocks-info-box-title{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box2646_0747ed-a7 .kt-infobox-textcontent .kt-blocks-info-box-text{color:var(--primary);}.wp-block-kadence-infobox.kt-info-box2646_0747ed-a7 .kt-blocks-info-box-text{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);}.kt-info-box2646_0747ed-a7 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box2646_0747ed-a7\"><a class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left kb-info-box-vertical-media-align-top\" href=\"tel:+819071104961  \"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_phoneCall kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path 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.kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:16px;}.kt-info-box2646_29edd4-db .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:var(--primary);border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:8px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box2646_29edd4-db .kt-infobox-textcontent h2.kt-blocks-info-box-title{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box2646_29edd4-db .kt-infobox-textcontent .kt-blocks-info-box-text{color:var(--primary);}.wp-block-kadence-infobox.kt-info-box2646_29edd4-db .kt-blocks-info-box-text{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);}.kt-info-box2646_29edd4-db .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box2646_29edd4-db\"><a class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left kb-info-box-vertical-media-align-top\" href=\"mailto:mkato@basquetrade.eus\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_mail kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 4h16c1.1 0 2 .9 2 2v12c0 1.1-.9 2-2 2H4c-1.1 0-2-.9-2-2V6c0-1.1.9-2 2-2z\"\/><polyline points=\"22,6 12,13 2,6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">mkato@basquetrade.eus<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column2646_57cbf1-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2646_57cbf1-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2646_57cbf1-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2646_57cbf1-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2646_57cbf1-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2646_57cbf1-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2646_57cbf1-50{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2646_57cbf1-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2646_57cbf1-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2646_57cbf1-50\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_89c6d1-fb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_89c6d1-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_89c6d1-fb\"]{margin-bottom:0px;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_89c6d1-fb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_89c6d1-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_89c6d1-fb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_89c6d1-fb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_89c6d1-fb\"><strong>* <\/strong>Office hours<strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_6c2191-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_6c2191-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_6c2191-e8\"]{margin-bottom:0px;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_6c2191-e8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2646_6c2191-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_6c2191-e8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2646_6c2191-e8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2646_6c2191-e8\">Monday to Thursday: 7.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. <br\/>Fridays: 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 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