Global Members can access entry-level Japan Desk advice as part of their membership, subject to the benefits and consultancy allowance in their tier.
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Global Members can access entry-level Japan Desk advice as part of their membership, subject to the benefits and consultancy allowance in their tier. Find out more
Japan Desk
Turn a market ambition into a structured route for entry, collaboration or investment.
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The UK–Japan CEPA and CPTPP operate alongside each other. The applicable tariff, origin and market-access route should be checked for the specific product or service.
A structured market-support route with clear priorities, relevant introductions and agreed next steps.
Japan Desk
Turn a market ambition into a structured route for entry, collaboration or investment.
UK ↔ Japan
The UK–Japan CEPA and CPTPP operate alongside each other. The applicable tariff, origin and market-access route should be checked for the specific product or service.
A structured market-support route with clear priorities, relevant introductions and agreed next steps.
A practical journey into the Japan market
The Japan Desk provides a practical starting point for organisations that want to trade, collaborate, invest or establish a presence across the UK–Japan corridor.
TVCC can help define the objective, identify the most useful support route and connect businesses into relevant commercial and institutional networks, including its longstanding relationship with the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Kansai region.
The Japan Desk is likely to fit when:
A practical journey into the Japan market
The Japan Desk provides a practical starting point for organisations that want to trade, collaborate, invest or establish a presence across the UK–Japan corridor.
TVCC can help define the objective, identify the most useful support route and connect businesses into relevant commercial and institutional networks, including its longstanding relationship with the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Kansai region.
The Japan Desk is likely to fit when:
What are you trying to achieve?
Export or sell into Japan
Source or import from Japan
Find partners or collaborators
Invest or establish operations
What are you trying to achieve?
Export or sell into Japan
Source or import from Japan
Find partners or collaborators
Invest or establish operations
Market support organised around the decision you need to make
Specialist helpline and 1-to-1 consultation
Bilateral market-entry support
Practical support for businesses evaluating entry into Japan or the UK.
Trade facilitation
Events and market visits
Partner identification
Cross-cultural business training
Bring the wider trade requirement into one package
A clear four-stage Trade Desk journey
Share the objective
Tell us the market, product or service, intended outcome, current stage and timeframe.
Scope the route
Build the action plan
Move into market activity
Areas where opportunities may align
These sectors are indicative rather than exhaustive. The relevant route depends on proposition, market evidence and commercial fit.
A route into trusted UK–Japan networks
The desk combines Chamber-led scoping with relevant market intelligence, institutional relationships and specialist support. Introductions depend on fit, availability and the agreed scope.
Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry
TVCC’s partner Chamber in the Kansai region and a route into bilateral business activity.
UK Government Japan market guide
Current market, sector, tariff and practical export information for UK businesses.
UK–Japan CEPA guidance
Official agreement documents and practical guidance, including origin and market-access material.
Before you contact the Desk
These answers provide an initial overview. The specific market, product, service and transaction will determine the support required.
No. The route can cover exporting, importing, sourcing, collaboration, research and development, inward investment or establishing a business presence.
The Desk can help define the required partner profile and explore relevant introductions. Businesses remain responsible for commercial, legal, financial and compliance due diligence.
The applicable route depends on the product, rules of origin and transaction. UK–Japan CEPA and CPTPP should be compared against current official guidance and the evidence available.
Cross-cultural business training and meeting preparation can be incorporated into the support provided, where relevant to the team and business objectives.
Share a brief for the Japan Desk
Briefly describe the product, service or investment objective, the intended outcome and where you are in the Japan journey.
A useful brief covers
- Business, product or service overview
- Japan market objective and intended outcome
- Target customer, partner, supplier or investment route
- Any preferred region, including Kansai where relevant
- Progress to date, existing contacts and preferred timeframe