EBC Statement on the latest development regarding issuing visas
The European Business Council in Japan has long asked the Japanese Government to make it easier for its business to bring essential personnel to Japan under the proper health protocols. This has in...
View ArticleJoint Statement on the Entry Restrictions in Japan
The EBC, together with the American Chamber, the British Chamber, the Canadian Chamber, the French Chamber, the German Chamber and the Italian Chamber (chambers of the G7 members, excluding Japan),...
View ArticleJoint Statement on Entry Restrictions in Japan – 3 February 2022
On 3 February 2022, the EBC, together with the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan and the International Bankers Association of Japan, issued a statement on the entry restrictions in Japan. The...
View ArticleThe EBC welcomes the announcement on the entry restrictions, but asks for...
Prime Minister Kishida in his speech on the evening of 17 February announced that Japan will, among other things, open up its border for businesspeople. As the European Business Council in Japan (EBC)...
View ArticleJoint Statement on Japan’s Entry Restrictions
The European Business Council in Japan (EBC) has, together with Keidanren, Japan Chamber of Commerce and other foreign chambers, issued a statement on Japan’s entry restrictions. With many recent...
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EBC Statement on Passing of Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
The EBC is saddened and devastated by the news of the passing of Former Prime minister Shinzo Abe. Between 2012 and 2020, Mr. Abe, as leader of Japan, brought stability and was instrumental in the...
View ArticleEBC statement on the public offering system for offshore wind power generation
The EBC has issued a statement handed over to METI, MLIT and some selected Japanese politicians. The statement focuses on the public tendering system for offshore wind that is currently under review....
View ArticleJoint Statement published by the EBC and the JBCE
The European Business Council in Japan (EBC) and the Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) issued a joint statement on 16 February underlining their commitment to responsible and sustainable...
View ArticlePRESS RELEASE: European Business Council Welcomes Reforms to Foreign Lawyer...
The European Business Council (EBC) is pleased to announce its strong support for the recent reforms to Japan’s rules governing the registration of foreign lawyers. These updates, particularly the...
View ArticleRecommendations for Policy Reform to Streamline Expense Settlement in Japan
The European Business Council in Japan (EBC) Tax Committee urges the Japanese government to adopt global best practices and implement the following policy changes to simplify employee travel expense...
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