The following parties provide support to Dutch companies to facilitate smooth entrance to the Japanese market:

Netherlands Enterprise Agency Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)

First point of contact for questions about the Japanese market. Provides support for developing and expanding an organization in the Netherlands and Japan, e.g. through providing subsidies. Organises trade and innovation missions for various industries from and to Japan and the Netherlands.

The Netherlands Embassy in Tokyo / The Netherlands Consulate-General in Osaka

Offers regular support to address the challenges Dutch businesses encounter in Japan, provides tailored market insights, informs about Japanese business cultures and organises networking events. If you are considering entering the Japanese market or encounter challenges along the way, contact the embassy or consulate-general via this address.

The Netherlands Chamber of Commerce in Japan (NCCJ)

Supports the business activities of its members in Japan and organises networking events.

EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation

Specialised in supporting EU SMEs aiming to enter the Japanese market. Organises business missions in Japan, allows use of their online matchmaking database, provides networking opportunities, offers logistical support and temporary offices, helps with tax and public procurement issues and publishes market access reports and related workshops.