DJW・Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis・日独産業協会

Startseite
Deutschland
Düsseldorf
DJW・Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis・日独産業協会

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.

10/06/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻-𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

As we reflect on this year's Nippon × Baden-Württemberg at the MHP Arena Stuttgart, it is worth looking back at the journey that has brought us here.

The 2025 edition marked our third special milestone. Hosted in partnership with VfB Stuttgart, it brought the German-Japanese business community together in a sports setting where passion, strategy, and teamwork naturally intersect. As we recollect, the highlight of the evening was the greeting from Consul General Kenichi Bessho, who emphasized the importance of strong bilateral relations and the unique role that sports, business, and culture play in connecting Germany and Japan. His message set the tone for an evening centered on trust, collaboration, and a shared vision for the future.

One year later, the 2026 edition built upon those foundations. The conversation shifted from sport as a bridge between cultures to a broader discussion on what makes international teams successful. Through perspectives from both business and sport, speakers explored how trust, communication, respect, and cultural understanding transform diversity into strength.
Looking across both editions, a common thread emerges: meaningful international partnerships are not built overnight. They grow through dialogue, exchange, and the willingness to learn from different perspectives.
What makes Nippon × Baden-Württemberg unique is its ability to bring together leaders, professionals, institutions, and communities from both countries, not only to celebrate existing ties, but to create new opportunities for collaboration.

From strengthening connections through sport in 2025 to exploring the dynamics of high-performing international teams in 2026, the conversation continues to evolve while remaining grounded in the same purpose: bringing Germany and Japan closer together.

Thank you to all partners, speakers, and participants who have contributed to this journey. We look forward to continuing the dialogue and shaping the future of German-Japanese relations together.

22/05/2026

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗝𝗪 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗹 | 𝟮𝟮.𝟬𝟱.𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

🌼April showers bring May flowers. – May is proof that change can be beautiful. 🌼

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 GmbH , Career Management GmbH, Japan Management .management aand 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!

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!

21/04/2026

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗝𝗪’𝘀 𝟰𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺!

A simple game can say a lot. And we couldn’t help but connect UNO to an important date for us. Shooting the video was not just about the cards, it was also about the moments around the table. The exchange, the reactions (laughter mostly), the shared understanding.

For nearly 40 years, Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis (DJW) has built a socio-economic space where people come together across Germany and Japan to connect, ask questions, and move big ideas forward. What began in 1986 continues today through dialogue, community, and a network shaped by its members.
This spirit continues across our upcoming events, from Munichiwa! in Munich, to Business Talks in Frankfurt, the Young Career Forum in Berlin, Japamburg, and a range of discussions on AI, innovation, and market trends leading up to our DJW Symposium & 40th Anniversary Celebration on June 24, 2026, in Düsseldorf. A milestone to reflect, connect, and look ahead. Come join us at the table and be part of the journey!

Registrations are already open on our website. You can find the registration link in our bio and the comments below, secure your spot, and be part of this special moment with us!

20/04/2026

𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻-𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴 | 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂

What happens when strong networks come together with openness and trust? ... Something truly special.

Our latest "Japan meets Berlin-Brandenburg (JmBB)" edition took place in close cooperation with Japanische Industrie- und Handelsvereinigung in Berlin e. V. / ベルリン日本商工会 and was a powerful reminder of how collaborations can work 🤗:

From the very beginning of the evening, the atmosphere was shaped by the heartwarming introduction and thoughtful moderation by Shigeki Okamoto and Mariko Hamada. Their openness made us feel immediately welcome!

While JIHV Berlin held their internal members assembly beforehand, we then had the opportunity to introduce JmBB to the members in depth and share the story behind our format. What followed was exactly what JmBB stands for: genuine conversations, new connections, and a shared curiosity for collaboration between the German and Japanese business communities.

Our aim was yet again accomplished, and we want to send a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined, contributed, and shaped the evening - especially to Mr. Okamoto and Ms. Hamada who both made this collaboration possible in the first place. This is exactly how strong German-Japanese relations come to life.

We’re already looking forward to the next edition!

Marko Gretzschel, Chika Yamamoto, Roald Koch, Hiroyuki Kosuge, Michael Bose, Thomas Greitzke, Christian von Baumbach

Sumiko Arai, Roman Koudous, Philipp Gärtner, Lars Eckle, Guenther Hoffmann, Dr., Tetsuto Kudo, Tomo Saotome

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.

   

08/04/2026

𝟳𝟳 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗼: 𝗗𝗝𝗪’𝘀 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟰𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

77 days to go – and we are excited already! Excited to celebrate with you, to reflect, and to look ahead.

On June 24, 2026, we will meet with you for our 40th anniversary. Since our founding in 1986, DJW・Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis・日独産業協会 has grown into a trusted network connecting business, policy, and people across Germany and Japan.

What has remained constant over the past four decades is the belief that strong partnerships are built through exchange, trust, and continuity – especially in times of change. This spirit will also guide the DJW Symposium 2026 under the theme “Security Cooperation in Transition – Germany and Japan in Dialogue on Stability”

📍 Düsseldorf, Messe / Trade Fair grounds
📅 June, 24, 2026 (Wednesday)

Stay tuned – we’ll be sharing more on the agenda and speakers soon; registration is already open with link in comments. We’re very much looking forward to welcoming our community and continuing this dialogue together!

14/10/2025

𝗠𝗶𝗰 𝗢𝗻 >>> 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗝𝗪 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀

"DJW's founding philosophy resonates strongly with Kikkoman leading the company to become a supporting member of the organization."

DJW had the pleasure of a candid interview with Osamu Mogi, Representative Director and Senior Executive Corporate Officer at Kikkoman Corp., about Kikkoman’s journey from a family-owned soy sauce maker to a global leader bringing Japanese finest culinary excellence to Europe and beyond.

Mr. Mogi also shared insights on Kikkoman’s collaboration with DJW, supporting initiatives that strengthen ties between Japan and Germany and foster cultural exchange. This partnership demonstrates how business, heritage, and shared values can create meaningful global connections.

Watch the short interview to learn more about Kikkoman’s global impact and its role in promoting cross-cultural collaboration.

---

𝘈𝘵 𝘋𝘑𝘞, 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩 𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘪𝘮𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴, 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘧𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘎𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯–𝘑𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨.

Adresse

Graf-Adolf-Straße 49
Düsseldorf
40210

Telefon

+4921199459191

Webseite

http://www.djw.de/

Benachrichtigungen

Lassen Sie sich von uns eine E-Mail senden und seien Sie der erste der Neuigkeiten und Aktionen von DJW・Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis・日独産業協会 erfährt. Ihre E-Mail-Adresse wird nicht für andere Zwecke verwendet und Sie können sich jederzeit abmelden.