Economic Development
Duesseldorf: Strengthening German-Japanese business networks
With its strategic location, Duesseldorf is a key hub for German- Japanese business interactions.The city’s Office of Economic Development supports this with services for...
Professional Services
Kienbaum Japan: Future-focused talent and organizational growth
Founded in 1945, Kienbaum is Germany’s first consulting firm and a prominent player in leadership and management consulting. With 26 offices globally, Kienbaum has...
Nonprofit
Japan Club Düsseldorf: Celebrating 60 Years of Japanese-German Friendship
Yasuo Inadome, Board spokesman of Japan Club Düsseldorf, shares insights on the club's history, its contributions to the Japanese community in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW),...
Tourism
Exploring Tourism in North Rhine-Westphalia
Dr. Heike Döll-König, Managing Director of Tourismus NRW, shares insights into what makes North Rhine-Westphalia a compelling destination for Japanese tourists. From its rich...
Economic Development
Leveraging the power of potential for Japanese companies in Duesseldorf
Germany and Japan have a rich history of bilateral friendship to build upon. But, apart from those well-established, time-honored ties, Japanese ventures have long...
Editorial
Ties that bind: North Rhine-Westphalia and Japan forge into the future, built on a solid past
On Jan. 24, 1861, what was then known as the Kingdom of Prussia and the Tokugawa shogunate signed the Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation, an occasion largely regarded as the start of bilateral relations between the two countries. Over a century and a half later, ties between both global leaders are stronger than ever, with a marked Japanese presence specifically in Duesseldorf, the state capital of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW).
Shipping & Logistics
Port of Duisburg: More than a port
Bridges spoke with Chief Executive Officer Markus Bangen of Duisburger Hafen AG about the company’s record year, the importance of the logistics sector in North Rhine-Westphalia and partnerships with Japan.
Chemicals
UBE Europe GmbH: Expanding into new markets sustainably
UBE Europe GmbH (UEG) markets nylon, fine chemicals and other advanced technology products to Europe, Africa, Latin America, North America and the Middle East.
Renewables & Environment
RWE: The partner of choice for the energy transition in Japan
RWE Renewables’ parent company RWE AG was established in 1898, when it began operations by supplying electricity to the city of Essen. Today, the company’s success is founded on its ability to balance its distinguished heritage with innovative, clean energy developments and industry-leading solutions.
Chemicals
Contributing to the automotive and environmental revolutions
AKEU supplies high-performance plastics and foams, synthetic rubber for eco-tires and market-leading lithium-ion battery separators to the automotive industry.Hideki Tsutsumi, Managing Director of Asahi Kasei Europe | © AKEU
Hideki Tsutsumi, Managing Director of Asahi Kasei Europe | © AKEU
Bridges spoke with AKEU Managing Director Hideki Tsutsumi about the company’s commitment to the European automotive sector.
Government
Strengthening connections between Duesseldorf and Japan
In addition to attracting some of the largest Japanese companies, a flourishing exchange between Duesseldorf’s startup ecosystem and different Japanese startup ecosystems gained momentum during the past five years.
Precision Instruments
Contributing to European society through science and technology
Bridges: Since its establishment in 1968, how has the company grown in Europe?Shimadzu started off with five employees and developed over 50 years into a large European network with subsidiaries and distributors in 48 countries, employing more than 850 people.
