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Deloitte: Strengthening the Netherlands-Japan Partnership
Deloitte is reinforcing the Netherlands-Japan partnership with innovation, collaboration, and transformation. Stefan Verrips, Leader of Deloitte Netherlands Japanese Services Group (JSG), describes how the...
Machinery
Kobelco: Built for Perfectionists
With transparent governance, excellent infrastructure, a highly-educated population and strategic location, the Netherlands is an attractive investment destination for Japanese companies.Collaboration between the Netherlands...
Renewables & Environment
MM Metal Recycling: Leading the Charge in the Circular Economy
Sustainable, circular economics continue to gain attention. Industries and governments are urging greater waste management accountability and MM Metal Recycling (MMMR), a subsidiary of...
Financial Services
Flevoland: A Strategic Hub for Innovation, Sustainability, and Investment
Flevoland, located east of Amsterdam and Schiphol Airport has emerged as a promising destination for foreign investment with its mastermind culture, strategic location, and...
Information Technology
Reaktor Japan: Turning Digital Challenges Into Leadership Opportunities
Reaktor, a global technology and design company known for working with leading organizations worldwide, enhances digital strength and crafts user-centric solutions.Having established a presence...
Professional Services
Schipper & Paul: Navigating Growth for Japanese Entrepreneurs
The Netherlands is an increasingly attractive base for Japanese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).Schipper & Paul, headquartered in The Hague, has emerged as a...
Business Solutions
Inspiring business, building Global Bridges
“The relationship between Japan and the Netherlands holds great potential for growth and collaboration,” says Radboud Molijn, managing director of Global Bridges.“That has been...
Marine
BEMAC Enhances Green Capabilities with European Partnerships
BEMAC Corporation is growing its business in the European maritime sector by offering advanced digital tools and supporting greener, low-emission shipping technologies.Since entering the...
Information Technology
AKASEC: Forging Cybersecurity Bridges Between the Netherlands and Japan
In an increasingly interconnected world, the need for trusted cybersecurity partnerships is greater than ever. AKASEC, a Dutch cybersecurity firm based in The Hague,...
Lifestyle
Engineering
Engineering
Urbanberry Design: Connecting Cultures Through Sustainable Architecture
Urbanberry Design, founded by Yukiko Nezu, excels by using a considerate, community-focused approach to architecture. Located in Amsterdam, the office combines sustainability, cultural awareness,...
Engineering
Moriko Kira: Reconnecting Communities Through Architecture
Architect Moriko Kira is a professor at Kyushu University, teaching in the BeCAT program, short for Built Environment Center for Advanced Technologies.BeCAT is a...
Engineering
Moriko Kira: Bridging the Past and the Future, by Design
With 25 years of experience in the field of architecture, having started in 1997, Japan-born Moriko Kira is well-acquainted with the heart and the head of the business.
Government
Government
King Willem-Alexander, Royal House of the Netherlands
Speech by King Willem-Alexander at the National Day Ceremony of the Kingdom of the Netherlands during Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan 21 May 2025“Ladies and...
Government
Beyond Boundaries: 425 Years of Dutch – Japanese Relations
In 1965, 15 Japanese enterprises in the Netherlands organized and carried on the Japan Businessmen’s Club as an unofficial entity, in order to foster...
Government
A prosperous future together
Bridges: What have been your international experiences?Haga: Having lived and worked in North America, Singapore, and Bangkok, I have developed a comprehensive international perspective...
Government
425 years of dialogue and cooperation
An Interview with Hiroshi Minami, Ambassador of Japan to the Netherlands
Government
DUJAT: Strong collaborations and innovative solutions
Christa de Kemp-Everts, Managing Director, DUJAT speaks with Bridges
Economic Development
Economic Development
Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai: ‘Designing Future Society for Our Lives’ strikes a chord with the Netherlands
Together with partners across the globe, the Netherlands is striving to solve many challenges...
Economic Development
Common Ground. The Netherlands Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
Embodying a mindset rooted in collective problem-solving, ‘Common ground’ is the concept of the...
Economic Development
Discover the Utrecht region
For five months each year, before the rains return, Shumba offers a front-row seat for wildlife extravaganzas. The stage is Busanga Plains, 600 square km of savannah threaded with...
Economic Development
Zeeland: A good place for business
For five months each year, before the rains return, Shumba offers a front-row seat for wildlife extravaganzas. The stage is Busanga Plains, 600 square km of savannah threaded with...
Economic Development
Insight: Flevoland
For five months each year, before the rains return, Shumba offers a front-row seat for wildlife extravaganzas. The stage is Busanga Plains, 600 square km of savannah threaded with...
Financial Services
Financial Services
Flevoland: A Strategic Hub for Innovation, Sustainability, and Investment
Flevoland, located east of Amsterdam and Schiphol Airport has emerged as a promising destination...
Financial Services
Strong ties between the Netherlands and Japan
Masahiko Kataoka, Chief Representative, Bank of Japan Representative Office in Frankfurt, shares his insights.
Information Technology
Information Technology
Reaktor Japan: Turning Digital Challenges Into Leadership Opportunities
Reaktor, a global technology and design company known for working with leading organizations worldwide,...
Information Technology
AKASEC: Forging Cybersecurity Bridges Between the Netherlands and Japan
In an increasingly interconnected world, the need for trusted cybersecurity partnerships is greater than...
Shipping & Logistics
Shipping & Logistics
MOL Logistics Netherlands delivers progress and innovation
Erkan de Moree, the newly appointed managing director of MOL Logistics in the Netherlands, said innovation and people orientation will continue to play a...
Shipping & Logistics
Kintetsu World Express (Benelux): Supporting people in their daily lives
Japan-headquartered Kintetsu World Express celebrated its 50th anniversary last year and as “A Global Brand Born in Japan,” the company is strengthening its commitment to Europe.
Shipping & Logistics
Japan: A focus country for the Holland International Distribution Council
For five months each year, before the rains return, Shumba offers a front-row seat for wildlife extravaganzas. The stage is Busanga Plains, 600 square km of savannah threaded with...
Shipping & Logistics
Bart Jan Koopman, Director at evofenedex
For five months each year, before the rains return, Shumba offers a front-row seat for wildlife extravaganzas. The stage is Busanga Plains, 600 square km of savannah threaded with...
Business Solutions
Business Solutions
SARU TEC: Bridging Dutch Technology Solutions with Japanese Enterprises
SARU TEC, a consultancy firm based in the Netherlands, strengthens infrastructure connections between Asia and the Netherlands, with particular...
Business Solutions
Inspiring business, building Global Bridges
“The relationship between Japan and the Netherlands holds great potential for growth and collaboration,” says Radboud Molijn, managing director...
Business Solutions
Deloitte: Strengthening the Netherlands-Japan Partnership
Deloitte is reinforcing the Netherlands-Japan partnership with innovation, collaboration, and transformation. Stefan Verrips, Leader of Deloitte Netherlands Japanese Services...
Business Solutions
High-tech expertise and unique collaboration — Fujifilm has established deep roots in Brabant
When looking at the Netherlands, Brabant is the province for innovation and knowledge. This province has evolved into a hotbed of innovative ecosystems in high-tech systems and life sciences.
Professional Services
Professional Services
Schipper & Paul: Navigating Growth for Japanese Entrepreneurs
The Netherlands is an increasingly attractive base for Japanese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).Schipper & Paul, headquartered in The...
Professional Services
Office Unikk Plus: Supporting Japanese companies in Europe
Aiming to help Japanese companies successfully establish their businesses in the Netherlands and other parts of Europe, Amsterdam-based Office Unikk Plus provides high-quality relocation and administrative support services.
Professional Services
Dutch historian does business in Japan
Laurens Schaberg, Managing Director of recruitment firm Neo Search Partners, shares his insights on Japan's business culture and the challenges and opportunities that foreign businesses may encounter.
Professional Services
McDermott and Bull: Empowering change
“We don’t just present CVs, we deliver game changers,” said Norbert Meijer, the company’s managing partner and head of...