Nippon Biz Briefing: A Monthly Webinar on Japanese Business and Economic Affairs

The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Japan is launching a new monthly webinar format, the Nippon Biz Briefing, addressing a gap chamber members have flagged directly: the lack of pinpointed, timely information on Japanese business and economic trends. Delivered in English, the session is timed to allow participants across time zones to join live, and covers current economic and political developments in Japan. The briefing is open to FCCJ members and non-members alike, including anyone with a general interest in Japanese business affairs, with future editions planned on a recurring monthly basis.

We recommend attending for real, on-the-ground intelligence on doing business in Japan. Separately, we've noticed real momentum between the two countries recently. In July 2026, Konecranes acquired Japanese hoist manufacturer Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products, establishing a stronger market footprint from a previously limited presence, while in January 2026, Japan's Oji Holdings took a stake in Finnish biomaterials company Nordic Bioproducts Group.