Services

Market Information


As well as providing a range of statistical information, JETRO's market reports provide useful explanations of import regulations and product labelling requirements. Most reports also contain contact details for major importers and industry associations. Many of these reports are available free of charge in pdf format and can be found here.

JETRO Tokyo also sells various publications through its website, including annually updated market reports for a wide range of products imported into Japan. Click here to find out more.

Trade Tie-Up Promotion Programme (TTPP)


TTPP is an web-based business-matching database that brings together Japanese and foreign businesses looking for investment opportunities and business partners. Once you have registered you will be able to access the database and search for buinesses in Japan and around the world looking to find trading or investment partners. The service is provided free of charge, is user-friendly and includes translation of your proposal into Japanese. Click here to go directly to the TTPP database.

Business Support Centres (IBSC)


JETRO currently operates business support centres in Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe and Fukuoka to encourage foreign investment and market-entry activities in Japan. In addition to providing free office space, the centers are staffed with advisors who provide consulting services for which there is no charge. Click here or contact us directly for more details.

Investing in Japan


Our "Invest Japan" website contains important information for companies looking to start up a business in Japan. Here you will find information about the legal procedures, costs and expenses for setting up a business and the prevailing investment climate of various Japanese cities and prefectures. Click here to find out more.

J-messe: Trade Fair Database


Companies looking for information on trade fairs and exhibitions in Japan and around the world should visit the web-based trade fair database called "J-messe." In addition to searching for trade fairs you can also register a trade fair that you might be promoting. Importers in Japan are also linked to overseas suppliers through virtual trade fairs that are held regularly on the site.

For more information or to search for a trade fair go directly to J-messe.