Bridging Japan • Bilateral Relations

Belgium - Japan

Belgium and Japan share a dynamic partnership built on 160 years of diplomatic ties, anchored in trust, innovation and shared values, advancing collaboration in sustainability, industry and global engagement.

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As Belgium continues to bolster its relationship with Japan, key organizations such as the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Normec OWS, and Kobe University Brussels European Center (KUBEC) are playing...

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Bridges: As we mark 160 years of diplomatic ties, how would you describe Japan–Belgium relations today? Ambassador Osuga: Belgium is a strategic partner for Japan, sharing fundamental values and principles....

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Since 1978, the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BLCCJ) has been connecting Belgium, Luxembourg and Japan. BLCCJ President Fabrice D. Tilot spoke with Bridges about fostering economic, commercial and...

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In an increasingly interconnected global economy, logistics play a fundamental role in international cooperation, enabling the exchange not only of goods, but also of knowledge, expertise and trust. Gosselin, a...

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Grunberger Diamonds traces its roots to Antwerp, Belgium’s diamond district, where craftsmanship and trade shaped the global jewelry market. The company began with Samuel Grunberger in the 1930s, laying the...

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Newton Biocapital (NBC) was founded in 2017 with a clear ambition: to set up a life sciences venture capital fund, with a focus on exploiting synergies between Belgium and Japan....

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Wim Eynatten is a Tax Partner and leads Deloitte’s Japanese Business Taxation Europe (JBTE) team and the Japanese Desk in Belgium. With many Japanese clients in various industries, he assists...

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Bridges: As we mark 160 years of diplomatic ties, how would you describe Japan–Belgium relations today? Ambassador Osuga: Belgium is a strategic partner for Japan, sharing fundamental values and principles....

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A work permit timeline can determine whether a specialist arrives when a project needs them. New EU reporting requirements can prompt questions from Japan before local teams have fully assessed...

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When people talk about energy transition, the focus often lands on generation — offshore wind turbines turning and solar panels catching the sun. The backbone of the transformation is less...

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JETRO, or the Japan External Trade Organization, is a government-related organization that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. Originally established in...

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Marking 160 years of Belgium–Japan relations, Prof. Gilbert Declerck, president of the Belgium-Japan Association (BJA), reflects on a partnership that has grown from 1866 ties to a modern network of...