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Editorial
The Netherlands and Japan: Moving forward together
The Netherlands’ longstanding trade relationship with Japan dates back four centuries. It is the fourth-largest destination for Japanese investment in Europe and there are approximately 700 Japanese companies operating there.
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.
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...
Government
Strengthening Ties Between Japan and the Netherlands
An Interview with Hiroshi Minami, Ambassador of Japan to the Netherlands
Nonprofit
Insights into Dutch-Japanese Trade Relations
We talked to Christa de Kemp-Everts, the managing director of DUJAT (Dutch and Japanese Trade Federation) to learn more.
Government
Opportunities and Challenges for Japanese Corporations in the Netherlands
Naoto Miyamoto discusses the quadrilemma of security, affordability, sustainability, and economic viability of relevant investments, and how Japanese corporations can be a hands-on player...
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.
Financial Services
Strong ties between the Netherlands and Japan
Masahiko Kataoka, Chief Representative, Bank of Japan Representative Office in Frankfurt, shares his insights.
Research & Development
Targeting consumers in Japan or the Netherlands? These are the 3 trends impacting both markets
Tokyoesque is a market expansion agency specializing in helping businesses expand
into and out of Japan via market research, business support and localization.
Arts & Culture
Japan Museum SieboldHuis: A Bridge Between Japan and the Netherlands
Japan Museum SieboldHuis in Leiden, the Netherlands, showcases the deep cultural connection between Japan and the Netherlands, built over centuries of trade and exchange....
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.
Lifestyle
Travel & Leisure
Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht: A Design Lover’s Dream Hotel
Located in Amsterdam's UNESCO-protected canal district, Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht is a five-star boutique hotel operated by Hyatt Hotels Corporation. This luxury lifestyle hotel invites...
Arts & Culture
Japan Museum SieboldHuis: A Bridge Between Japan and the Netherlands
Japan Museum SieboldHuis in Leiden, the Netherlands, showcases the deep cultural connection between Japan and the Netherlands, built over centuries of trade and exchange....
Travel & Leisure
Huis Ten Bosch: A Gleeful Glimpse of Holland, in the Heart of Japan
Huis Ten Bosch opened its doors on March 15, 1992, and has been welcoming and delighting guests from across the globe for over three decades.
Travel & Leisure
A Nod to All-Things Nikkei in The Netherlands
Japan and The Netherlands share a vibrant bilateral relationship that dates to 1609 — over four centuries of robust trade, strategic cooperation, mutual respect, and dynamic cultural exchange.
Government
Strengthening Ties Between Japan and the Netherlands
An Interview with Hiroshi Minami, Ambassador of Japan to the Netherlands
Opportunities and Challenges for Japanese Corporations in the Netherlands
Naoto Miyamoto discusses the quadrilemma of security, affordability, sustainability, and economic viability of relevant investments, and how Japanese corporations can be a hands-on player...
Hans Kuijpers, Director Investment Projects, Americas and NE Asia, Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency
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...
Akira Havermans, Chairman of the The Netherlands Chamber of Commerce in Japan (NCCJ)
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...
Hideaki Takase, Chairman of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Netherlands (JCC)
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...
Hidehisa Horinouchi, Ambassador of Japan to the Netherlands
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...
DUJAT: Playing an increasingly important role in the Netherlands – Japan relationship
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...