German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan 在日ドイツ商工会議所

German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan 在日ドイツ商工会議所 Your partner for German-Japanese business in Japan As a membership organisation, we make it possible for you to build a strong network.

在日ドイツ商工会議所は、1962年より企業の海外への市場参入や事業活動を支援しています。スタートアップ企業から伝統的な大企業まで、業種を問わず事業成功のための様々なサービスを提供し、会員制組織として国内最大の日独間ビジネスネットワークを有しています。また、対外貿易促進機関として日本とドイツ経済の架け橋として活動しています。

約30名の職員全てが3か国語対応可能であるほか、日独経済界において幅広い人脈を有しています。貴社のより一層の発展のため、在日ドイツ商工会議所をぜひご活用ください。

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Since 1962 the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (AHK Japan) supports companies, which want to start off or further expand their international business. Whether you are a start-up or an established company, we offer a wide range of professional services to help you along the road to success. We also represent the interests of German business in Japan as the official arm of Germany’s foreign trade promotion. Our team of 30 trilingual experts has extensive and valuable contacts and connects the German and Japanese business worlds. The first steps are often the most difficult, but you do not have to take them alone. Take advantage of our experience and let us help you become successful in Japan.

15/09/2026

Meet the Machinery & Engineering Working Group | AHK Member Insights Vol. 1 
 
We are excited to introduce the Machinery & Engineering Working Group (MEWG) in our new AHK Member Insights series. 
 
Launched earlier this year, the MEWG has quickly become an active platform for exchange within the German-Japanese manufacturing community. From factory visits to networking and knowledge-sharing events, the group offers members valuable insights into production, market developments and the challenges German companies face in Japan. 
 
In this first three-part video sequence, we introduce the people behind the MEWG, explore its mission and look at its activities so far.  
 
🎥 Meet the Chairman of the MEWG in Part 1. 
Alberto Fochesato is the Director of Würth Industry Japan. Discover his company’s mission and how the membership with AHK Japan has been benefitting the journey as a newly founded company so far. 
 
👉 Learn more about the Machinery & Engineering Working Group:  
https://japan.ahk.de/en/membership/working-groups/machinery-engineering-working-group 
 

💎 Event Review | The Three Icons of Wellendorff – German Craftsmanship in Japan On 4 September, AHK Japan members gathe...
14/09/2026

💎 Event Review | The Three Icons of Wellendorff – German Craftsmanship in Japan

On 4 September, AHK Japan members gathered at the Wellendorff Tokyo Boutique at The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, for the first session of The Three Icons of Wellendorff – German Craftsmanship in Japan.

Isabelle Wellendorff, representing the fifth generation of the Wellendorff family, guided participants through the history, values, and craftsmanship behind the family-owned jewellery manufactory and its three iconic creations: the “softest necklace”, the spinning ring, and the flexible gold bracelet.
During the interactive presentation, participants had the opportunity to take a closer look at different generations and versions of the jewellery pieces and learn more about the craftsmanship and technical details behind each design.

We sincerely thank Isabelle Wellendorff and Wellendorff Gold-Creationen for welcoming us and giving our members this special insight into more than 130 years of German craftsmanship.

Another opportunity to experience Wellendorff’s craftsmanship up close is coming up on 13 October 2026.
👉 Further information and registration:
https://japan.ahk.de/de/events-veranstaltungen/ahk-event/the-three-icons-of-wellendorff-german-craftsmanship-in-japan

🌍 News Monday 64: EU Reportedly Considers Auto Alliance with Japan, South Korea & UK The European Commission is reporte...
14/09/2026

🌍 News Monday 64: EU Reportedly Considers Auto Alliance with Japan, South Korea & UK

The European Commission is reportedly exploring a new economic-security alliance with Japan, South Korea and the UK to strengthen their automotive industries in response to growing Chinese competition. The Commission has not officially confirmed the reported plan.

🔍 Key takeaways:
・Chinese competition is increasing
China’s share of plug-in hybrids imported into the EU rose from 37% in 2024 to 60% in Q1 2026.
・Four-way automotive cooperation
The EU and the three partner countries could coordinate measures to protect their automotive sectors while keeping their markets open to one another.
・Preferential market access
Cars from Japan, South Korea and the UK could potentially receive treatment similar to EU-made vehicles under planned “Buy European” rules and related incentives.
・New trade safeguards
The EU is reportedly considering an automotive safeguard instrument modelled on measures used for steel, with the three partner countries potentially exempted.
・Critical raw materials
Closer cooperation would also aim to reduce dependence on China for strategic materials. Japan is particularly interested in stronger supply arrangements for rare earths and materials such as gallium.

💡 Why it matters for business:
For Japan, the initiative could strengthen access to the European automotive market while supporting more resilient supply chains for critical materials.
For German and Japanese companies, it could also influence sourcing, investment, EV incentives and future automotive supply-chain strategies.

Main takeaway:
The EU is reportedly considering closer automotive cooperation with Japan, South Korea and the UK to counter growing Chinese competition and strengthen access to critical raw materials.
Automotive policy is increasingly becoming part of a wider economic-security strategy linking partner markets, industrial policy and critical raw materials.

Read the full article (German only):
https://www.t-online.de/finanzen/aktuelles/wirtschaft/id_101404786/eu-kommission-plant-auto-allianz-gegen-china-mit-drei-laendern.html

Read our latest JAPANMARKT.telegramm issue (German only):
japan.ahk.de/en/news-und-nachrichten/newsletter/latest-issue-of-the-japanmarkt.telegramm

Sign up for JAPANMARKT.telegramm (German only):
japan.ahk.de/de/newsletter/anmeldeformular

🤖 Symposium: Beyond the Hype: Making AI Work European and Japanese Perspectives on Governance, Adoption and Business Val...
11/09/2026

🤖 Symposium: Beyond the Hype: Making AI Work
European and Japanese Perspectives on Governance, Adoption and Business Value

How can companies move beyond AI experimentation and create real business value?
Join AHK Japan for a symposium bringing together European and Japanese business leaders and experts to discuss practical AI adoption, governance and implementation.

Topics include:
🔹 AI governance and legal frameworks
🔹 Practical use cases across industries
🔹 Organisational change and responsible adoption
🔹 What Europe and Japan can learn from each other

📅 30 September 2026 (Wednesday)
🕒 15:15–20:30 JST
📍 Europa House
🌐 Language: English
💴 Free of charge | For Members of AHK Japan and the EBC

🎤 Meet our speakers:
・Hiromi Hara | SAP Japan
・Maximilian Daisuke Riedl | Deloitte Tohmatsu LLC
・Yuto Noro | TMI Associates
・Dr. Tobias Schiebe | ARQIS Foreign Law Office
・Nicola Ulrichs | Transforming From Within
・Adrian Mike William Reed | Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
・Robert Rauther | SONDERHOFF & EINSEL PATENT OFFICE
・Florian Roesch | ARCHION Corporation (ARCHION株式会社)

👉 Further information and registration:
https://japan.ahk.de/de/events-veranstaltungen/ahk-event/symposium-beyond-the-hype-making-ai-work
❗ Registration deadline: 28 September 2026

💼 Event Review | Finance Working Group 2026 Vol. 2 On 3 September, AHK Japan welcomed members for Finance Working Group...
10/09/2026

💼 Event Review | Finance Working Group 2026 Vol. 2

On 3 September, AHK Japan welcomed members for Finance Working Group 2026 Vol. 2, focusing on Investing in Japanese Startups: Navigating Risk, Valuation & Returns.

Christopher Eckard and Maximilian Daisuke Riedl, Senior Managers at Deloitte Tohmatsu LLC, provided an overview of Japan’s growing venture market and explored how companies can assess startup investment opportunities from both a financial and strategic perspective.

The session examined the differences between Venture Capital (VC) and Corporate Venture Capital (CVC), including their respective objectives, investment horizons, return expectations, and approaches to structuring investment criteria. The speakers also discussed why reported returns can differ significantly between VC and CVC investments – and why financial performance alone may not fully reflect the strategic objectives of corporate investors.

Participants also gained practical insights into startup valuation, from analysing business plans and growth assumptions to determining appropriate discount rates and calculating terminal value. A hypothetical case study of a Tokyo-based B2B solar startup illustrated how these principles can be applied using a DCF valuation.

We sincerely thank Christopher Eckard and Maximilian Daisuke Riedl for sharing their expertise, as well as Finance Working Group Chairman Juergen Dumont and all participants for the insightful discussion.

🥂 European Cocktail 2026 - European Joint Chamber Networking Party We are pleased to invite you to the return of the an...
09/09/2026

🥂 European Cocktail 2026 - European Joint Chamber Networking Party

We are pleased to invite you to the return of the annual European Joint Chamber Networking Party, one of the highlights of the business calendar!

Join AHK Japan and fellow European Chambers of Commerce for an evening bringing together professionals and executives from the European and Japanese business communities at the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo.

With around 200 participants expected, the evening offers a great opportunity to expand your network beyond your usual circles, reconnect with familiar faces, and exchange ideas with professionals from a wide range of industries and countries.

📅 19 October 2026 (Monday)
🕖 19:00–21:00 JST | Reception from 18:30
📍 Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, Grand Ballroom
💴 JPY 13,000 incl. tax | For AHK Japan members only

👉 Further information and registration:
https://japan.ahk.de/en/events-veranstaltungen/ahk-event/european-cocktail-2026

❗ Registration deadline: 2 October 2026, 17:00 JST
Places are limited and registrations are handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

🤖 Event Review | Driving Operational Excellence Through Digital & AI On 25 August, AHK Japan welcomed members together ...
02/09/2026

🤖 Event Review | Driving Operational Excellence Through Digital & AI

On 25 August, AHK Japan welcomed members together with 4flow and Schaeffler Vietnam Co., Ltd for an interactive session on how digitalization and AI can improve supply chain efficiency, resilience, and decision-making.

Oliver Scheel, Head of Industrial & Automotive at 4flow, opened the session with an interactive AI and digitalization maturity check before exploring how end-to-end digital transformation can unlock further efficiency across supply chains. He highlighted the role of advanced software, AI-enhanced and AI-native solutions, as well as AI-driven demand forecasting in improving analysis, planning, and inventory optimization.

Tuan Vi, VP Supply Chain & Logistics Asia Pacific at Schaeffler Vietnam Co., Ltd, shared practical insights from operations across Asia, emphasizing that “culture shapes operations.” Comparing different working environments and levels of automation, he demonstrated how digital intelligence, diversification, collaboration, and operational flexibility can help build more resilient supply chain networks.

We sincerely thank Oliver Scheel and Tuan Vi for sharing their expertise, as well as all participants for the engaging exchange.

📅 Upcoming Events | September 2026 at AHK Japan September offers a diverse programme of finance, leadership, craftsmans...
01/09/2026

📅 Upcoming Events | September 2026 at AHK Japan

September offers a diverse programme of finance, leadership, craftsmanship, language learning, networking, and AI.

Here is what to look forward to:

🔹 3 September | Finance Working Group 2026 Vol. 2
Explore venture investing in Japan, from market trends and risk-return profiles to startup valuation and investment decisions.

🔹 4 September | The Three Icons of Wellendorff – German Craftsmanship in Japan
Discover the tradition, craftsmanship, and story behind one of Germany’s renowned family-owned jewellery manufacturers.

🔹 10 September | Leadership Is Conversation Vol. 3
Strengthen your dialogue skills through practical exercises designed to support trust, collaboration, and productive communication.

🔹 11 September | Kansai Next-Generation Leaders Mentorship Forum
Connect and gain practical insights into leadership, career development, and professional growth.

🔹 17 September | Unlock Japanese—in just 90 Minutes
Learn how to build more natural Japanese sentences in this interactive elementary-level language workshop.

🔹 26 September | Tennis Gathering & BBQ Dinner 2026
Enjoy an afternoon of friendly tennis followed by a BBQ and networking with the international business community.

🔹 30 September | Symposium: Beyond the Hype: Making AI Work
Explore European and Japanese perspectives on AI governance, adoption, risk management, and creating sustainable business value.

Whether you are looking to gain new insights, strengthen your skills, or expand your professional network, September offers many opportunities to connect and engage.

👉 Explore all events & register:
https://japan.ahk.de/en/events

We look forward to welcoming you!

🌏 News Monday 63: Nintendo Switch 2 Surpasses PlayStation Vita Sales in Japan 🎮 Nintendo’s Switch 2 has reached another...
31/08/2026

🌏 News Monday 63: Nintendo Switch 2 Surpasses PlayStation Vita Sales in Japan 🎮

Nintendo’s Switch 2 has reached another major milestone in Japan just over one year after launch.

According to Famitsu-based sales data, around 6.03 million Switch 2 consoles have been sold in Japan in 13 months, surpassing the PlayStation Vita’s lifetime Japanese sales of roughly 5.99 million units.

🔍 Key takeaways:
・Switch 2 reached more than 6 million sales in Japan in only 13 months.
・It has already overtaken the PS Vita, one of Sony’s most successful handhelds in Japan.
・The next milestone is the Nintendo Switch Lite, with just under 7 million units sold.
・Globally, Switch 2 is also showing strong momentum compared with the original Switch at the same stage.

Main takeaway:
Switch 2’s rapid growth shows the continued strength of Japan’s gaming market and Nintendo’s position within it.

Read the full article (German only):
https://jpgames.de/2026/07/nach-nur-rund-einem-jahr-switch-2-ueberholt-beliebten-handheld-klassiker-von-sony-in-japan/

Read our latest JAPANMARKT.telegramm issue (German only):
japan.ahk.de/en/news-und-nachrichten/newsletter/latest-issue-of-the-japanmarkt.telegramm

Sign up for JAPANMARKT.telegramm (German only):
japan.ahk.de/de/newsletter/anmeldeformular

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Sanbancho KS Bldg. 5F, 2-4
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
102-0075

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