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The Japanese-German Business Association (DJW) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion of business exchange between Germany and Japan.

DJW was founded in 1986 as a platform for the exchange of information, the discussion of all kind of topics concerning the German-Japanese business relations, for networking and the expansion of your personal business contacts. In 2025, DJW counts 1.011 members: companies, educational institutions and freelancers as well as private persons all active in the German-Japanese business surroundings. M

ost of our members are located either in Germany or Japan, though our network is open for everzone interested in the bilateral business relations.

19/08/2026

𝗗𝗝𝗪 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 | 𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

FROM IDEAS TO IMPACT.

This August, DJW introduces a new chapter in German–Japanese collaboration: the DJW Solution Hub, a member-driven initiative that connects real business challenges with the interdisciplinary expertise of our community.

Built on years of intercultural dialogue, the Solution Hub transforms the strength of the DJW network into practical, tailored solutions for companies, professionals, and international teams navigating complex cross-cultural environments.

Inside the August Newsletter:

Launch of the DJW Solution Hub

Chairman Gerhard Wiesheu’s August column on Japan’s economic transformation and its implications for Germany

Insights from DJW members and partners on leadership, craftsmanship, innovation, and regenerative medicine

Upcoming networking events in Germany and Japan, including the DEG documentary screening, DJW General Assembly 2026, and the next Munichiwa Business Dialogue

New member introductions and current career opportunities within the DJW network

At DJW, we believe that lasting partnerships are built through knowledge, trust, and meaningful exchange.

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07/08/2026

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗝𝗪 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗹 | 𝟬𝟳.𝟬𝟴.𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

"August is the Sunday of summer." 😎

But just like a Sunday evening, it shouldn’t be filled with dread—it’s the perfect moment to prepare, refocus, and plan your next big career move!

Are you looking for a job or want to change careers? Do you have job openings to share? Then check out our DJW Job Pool!

Today's post includes job opportunities by Adeni Recruitment Agency, Career Connections and Tünkers Maschinenbau GmbH.

As always, you can find the current vacancies by visiting our DJW・Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis・日独産業協会 website with the link in the comment! For more information or support, kindly approach Elisa Ono!

04/08/2026

The premiere edition of Voices & Views in Munich marked the beginning of a new dialogue platform for German and Japanese executives: a space to listen to voices from industry, exchange perspectives and learn from the experiences of leaders shaping today’s business environment. The first edition featured Dr. Irene Bader (DMG MORI), exploring why intercultural collaboration has become a strategic capability for innovation and success.

The most valuable business insights rarely emerge from presentations. They emerge from honest conversations.
That is the idea behind Voices & Views.
Created jointly by Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis (DJW) and Japan Club München (JCM), the series brings together senior representatives and decision-makers from German and Japanese companies for something increasingly rare: an open, candid dialogue with business leaders sharing not only their expertise, but also the experiences, challenges and decisions that have shaped their leadership journey. Insights that rarely find their way into keynote presentations.

No keynote. No monologues. No prepared speeches.
Instead, one voice, many perspectives – and an audience invited to ask questions, challenge ideas and contribute their own experiences.

We were honoured to launch the premiere edition with Dr. Irene Bader (DMG MORI), whose reflections on intercultural collaboration, leadership and the importance of building bridges across cultures and generations sparked a thoughtful and engaging exchange. One message resonated throughout the evening: in an increasingly interconnected world, intercultural collaboration is no longer a soft skill – it is a strategic capability for innovation, trust and long-term success.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Irene Bader, to our partners at the Japan Club München, and to everyone who joined the premiere edition with curiosity, thoughtful questions and a willingness to learn from one another.
This was only the beginning.
We look forward to welcoming many more voices – and many more views – in the editions to come.

10/07/2026

𝗗𝗝𝗪 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗥𝗪 𝗛𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗸 𝗪𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁

One of the highlights of our 40th anniversary symposium was welcoming Minister-President of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia Hendrik Wüst, MdL. .wuest

As an independent business association, DJW values open dialogue across sectors and perspectives. It is therefore especially meaningful when our work is recognized by political leaders who acknowledge the commitment of our members, volunteers, and team in strengthening German-Japanese relations.

In his statements and opening remarks, Minister-President Wüst spoke about North Rhine-Westphalia’s and Düsseldorf’s role in Germany’s security and defence strategy – a topic that could not have been more fitting for this year’s symposium. At the same time, he paid tribute to the Japanese community, recognizing it as an integral part of Düsseldorf’s economy, society, and international identity.

His remarks reflected something that has guided DJW for four decades: strong international partnerships are built on trust, long-term commitment, and people who are engaging to shape the future together.

We sincerely thank Minister-President Wüst and his team for joining us on this special occasion and for his encouraging words as we celebrate 40 years of connecting Germany and Japan!

08/07/2026

One of DJW’s greatest strengths has always been bringing together people who would not normally find themselves around the same table. Our anniversary symposium was a wonderful example of exactly that.

Representatives from government, industry, defence, technology, startups, finance, and investment came together to discuss one of the defining topics of our time: security cooperation between Germany and Japan in a rapidly changing world.

What stood out particularly was the openness of the discussions. The speakers did not present simple answers. They spoke about real challenges: how companies adapt to a changing geopolitical environment, how teams can be brought along during transformation, how innovation is financed, and where Germany and Japan can create value together. With this, they rose awareness of a topic that is highly divisive and they engaged in a discussion that a year ago maybe would not have been possible in this setting and on this stage.

For DJW, this symposium was more than a conference. It was a reminder of why our network exists: to bring together people from Germany and Japan who are willing to engage with difficult questions, exchange perspectives, and build new connections across industries.

And after a full day of discussions, one conclusion stood out clearly: there is still a great deal of work ahead of us – but there is also a strong community ready to tackle it together.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this symposium such a meaningful part of our 40th anniversary celebrations!

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06/07/2026

𝗔𝘁 𝟰𝟬, 𝗯𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱. 𝗔𝘁 𝟱𝟬, 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘆.

These words, shared by H.E. Ambassador Mitsuko Shino during our DJW Symposium 2026, have stayed with us.

Because they are more than a reflection on age. They are a call to action.

For the past four decades, DJW has been determined to connect Germany and Japan, to bring together people, ideas, businesses, and cultures. Thousands of encounters, countless partnerships, and lifelong friendships have grown from this shared commitment.

𝗡𝗼𝘄, 𝗮𝘁 𝟰𝟬, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗴𝗶𝗮. 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲.

The world around us is changing faster than ever. New technologies, shifting geopolitical realities, new industries, and a new generation of leaders are reshaping the way Germany and Japan will work together. Our role as a platform that connects people facilitating human to human connections, that sparks dialogue and creates opportunities has never been more relevant.

And perhaps that is exactly what the Ambassador's words mean for us. Be determined today, so that tomorrow, we can forge our own destiny. Together with our members, partners, volunteers, and friends, we are ready to write the next chapter of DJW. One built on curiosity, innovation, and the belief that strong German-Japanese relationships begin with people 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽🫱🏾‍🫲🏼.

25/06/2026

𝗗𝗝𝗪 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻

Yesterday, we celebrated a very special milestone: the DJW Symposium 2026 and the 40th anniversary of DJW!

With distinguished guests including the Ambassador of Japan to Germany, H. E. Mitsuko Shino, and Minister-President of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, Hendrik Wüst, the stage was set for strong messages on the importance of German-Japanese cooperation in the field of security and beyond. Their contributions underscored how essential close collaboration between Germany and Japan has become in an increasingly complex world.

We deep-dived into our core topic with three panels:

The 1st panel featured Gerhard Wiesheu, Chairman of DJW・Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis・日独産業協会, Dr. Shogo Akagawa, Nihon Keizai Shimbun (NIKKEI), and Thomas Wiegold, international defence and security journalist, discussing the intersection of politics and economy, the importance of the EU in a global setting, and future challenges of a bilateral security cooperation between Japan and Germany.

On the 2nd panel we welcomed Yoshifumi Asakura, IHI Corporation, Dr. Robert Brüll, FibreCoat GmbH, Tomislav Ćurković, DEUTZ AG, and Kylah Limmer, Fujitsu Global. This discussion explored how companies are adapting to a changing geopolitical environment, and how leaders can bring their teams along during times of transformation.

And the 3rd panel focused on financing, venture capital, innovation, and Germany as a location for future-oriented industries, bringing together Achim Hartig, Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI), Peter Hornik, DefenseTech-Inkubator.NRW, and Felix von Schubert, NewSpace Capital.

The conversations were a testament to the strength of German-Japanese cooperation and the opportunities that lie ahead.

A tremendous "Thank You!" to all and our lovely host Messe Düsseldorf!

23/06/2026

𝟭 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗼: 𝗗𝗝𝗪 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 & 𝟰𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗝𝗪

With just one day remaining, preparations are entering their final stage for two landmark occasions: the DJW Symposium 2026 and the 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis (DJW).

This year's symposium takes place against a backdrop of profound geopolitical and economic transformation. Shifting security architectures, technological disruption, evolving supply chains, and changing global alliances continue to redefine the conditions under which nations and businesses cooperate.

In this environment, Germany and Japan share not only common challenges, but also a growing responsibility to strengthen dialogue, resilience, and strategic partnership.

Under the theme:

"𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆"

the symposium will bring together leading voices from business, industry, media, academia, and public policy to examine how both countries can navigate uncertainty while fostering innovation and sustainable growth.

Following the symposium, we will gather in Düsseldorf to celebrate a special milestone: 40 years of DJW. Since its founding, DJW has served as a platform connecting German and Japanese businesses, institutions, and professionals, fostering exchange, trust, and long-term cooperation across borders.

Tomorrow's anniversary celebration will not only honor four decades of achievement but also look ahead to the opportunities and responsibilities that will shape the next chapter of German-Japanese relations.

📍 Messe Düsseldorf & Taylor Wessing, Düsseldorf
📅 24 June 2026 (Wednesday)

We look forward to welcoming our members, partners, speakers, and guests for a day of meaningful dialogue, valuable encounters, and a celebration of the enduring ties between Germany and Japan.

28/04/2026

𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻–𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

What does sustainable industry look like in practice and who is shaping it❓

At HANNOVER MESSE 2026, these questions brought together leading voices from Germany and Japan to explore how innovation and responsibility can move forward together in a rapidly changing global landscape.

As well-established platform within the trade fair, the 19th German-Japanese Economic Forum, co-organized by Deutsche Messe AG, ECOS Consult, and DJW・Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis・日独産業協会, gathered experts from industry, policy, and research shared insights across the full value chain from resource efficiency and circular production to data ecosystems and industrial AI.

Contributions from speakers highlighted both the challenges and opportunities shaping future industrial cooperation.

👉 Hahn Thomas - Siemens Fellow,

👉 Satoshi Hashimoto - Deputy Director General, Metals Strategy Department, JOGMEC (Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security)

👉 Stefan Knauf - Division Manager, FA Industrial Automation Systems, .electric.les
Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V

👉 Kazuo Nakashima - General Manager, Robot Revolution and Industrial IoT Initiative (RRI)

👉 Dr. Yasuyuki Nishioka - Industrial Value Chain Initiative

👉 Mitch Tsuda - Chief Architect of Open Data Spaces, Information-technology Promotion Agency (IPA), Japan

👉 Johanna Schilling - Managing Director, ECOS Consult GmbH

👉 Anne Pomsel - Managing Director, Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis

The discussions made one thing clear: sustainable transformation is not a single solution, but a shared process requiring collaboration across industries, technologies, and borders.

As always, it was a special occasion for our network to welcome our members and partners alike - it was wonderful to see you all again!

10/04/2026

𝟴𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻-𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲

The 83rd German-Japanese Business Dialogue was held on 27 March 2026 at Villa Bonn in Frankfurt am Main, organised by the Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis (DJW) in cooperation with DJG Frankfurt and Hojinkai Frankfurt. The session featured Esther Gödecke, Manager of HR & General Affairs at OILES Deutschland GmbH, who presented on “New HR in Times of Transformation – Best Practice from a Regional HQ of a Japanese Corporation.” The event convened representatives from business and institutional networks, with English as the working language for both presentation and discussion.

The discussion centred on contemporary developments in human resource management within Japanese corporations operating in Germany, particularly in the context of organisational change and evolving workplace structures. The dialogue forms part of a longstanding series dedicated to fostering German–Japanese economic exchange. DJW contributes to sustained bilateral engagement by facilitating knowledge-sharing, strengthening professional networks, and supporting cooperation between German and Japanese businesses.

   

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