Japan: Identify a supplier

Type of Production

The industrial sector constitutes approximately 29% of GDP and manufacturing employs nearly 24% of the workforce. Japan has traditionally been a world leader with its automated production processes. On the whole, the industry has benefited from innovative technology- including the chemical, aircraft and software sectors. Japan ranks among the world's largest and most technologically advanced producers of electronic equipment, machine tools, steel and nonferrous metals, ships, chemicals, textiles and processed foods. The production value of the food industry ranked third among manufacturing industries (after electric and transport machinery).

Professional Associations by Sector

111 professional associations listed for Japan.
Choose your sector Administration, Institutions, Justice, Social servicesAgriculture, Horticulture, Livestock, Fishing, ForestryArts, Culture, Handcraft, Museums, EntertainmentAutomotive, Lorries, Cycles, MotorcyclesBanking, Finance, Investment, InsuranceBusiness services: Services, OutsourcingChemicals, Cosmetics, Pharma, Plastics, FertilisersCommunication, Marketing, Advertising, IncentiveConstruction, Real Estate, Architecture, UrbanismEducation, Training, ApprenticeshipElectricity and electronics: Equipment and componentsEnergy, Oil, Gas, Hydrogen, Electricity, RenewablesEnvironment, Ecology, Water, Recycling, WasteFresh & Processed Food, Beverages, Cereals, TobaccoFurniture, Decoration, DIY, GardenHealth, Hospital, Pharmacies, Dental, VeterinaryIndustrial subcontracting, Maintenance, Design, IPIT, Hardware, Software, Telecommunications, InternetMaterials, Metals, Metallurgy, Mining, QuarriesMechanical, Railway, Naval, Machinery, Agricultural machineryPackaging, ConditioningPress, Information, Events, Bookstores, LibrariesPrinting, Publishing, Graphic Art, Stamps, CardsScience, Humanities, Research, TechnologySports, Leisure, Hunting, Hobbies, ToysTextile, Clothing, Footwear, Accessories, JewelleryTourism, Travel, Hosting, Bars, Restaurants, ParksTrade, Distribution, Retail, Import/ExportTransport, Logistics, Handling, Parcel ShippingWood, Paper, Cardboard

Marketplaces incorporated in the country

Ekuipp
JETRO TTPP
Rakuten

Trade Shows Database

Our database contains 529 significant fairs and trade shows taking place in Japan. To go further, check out our database.

Upcoming Trade Shows

FC EXPO - INTERNATIONAL FUEL CELL EXPO

March 17th, 2026

Energy - Oil - Renewable energy - Hydrogen

SMART GRID EXPO - TOKYO

March 17th, 2026

Energy - Renewable energy - Electrical equipment - Databases - Software - Services - Internet, cybersecurity - Digital solutions, Mobile applications - Embedded systems - Research, innovation - Technique and technology - Earth sciences - Natural sciences - Sciences - Services and business consulting - Accounting, taxation - Management - Translation - Legal

WORLD SMART ENERGY WEEK - TOKYO

March 17th, 2026

Natural resource management, ecology - Pollution - Urban and industrial waste - Water treatment - Machine tools, agricultural machinery - Robotics - Energy - Electric energy - Renewable energy - Research, innovation - Technique and technology - Natural sciences - Sciences - Logistics, handling - Recycling

THERMAL POWER EXPO - TOKYO

March 17th, 2026

Natural resource management, ecology - Pollution - Urban and industrial waste - Water treatment - Energy - Recycling

INTERNATIONAL SMART GRID EXPO - TOKYO

March 17th, 2026

Natural resource management, ecology - Pollution - Urban and industrial waste - Water treatment - Energy - Software - Embedded systems - Services and business consulting - Accounting, taxation - Management - Translation - Legal - Recycling

BATTERY JAPAN - TOKYO

March 17th, 2026

Automobiles, lorries - Automobile manufacturing, lorries - Automobile subcontracting, lorries - Renewable energy - Electrical equipment - Electronic equipment and components - Embedded systems

PV EXPO - TOKYO

March 17th, 2026

Natural resource management, ecology - Pollution - Urban and industrial waste - Water treatment - Energy - Renewable energy - Recycling

WIND EXPO - TOKYO

March 17th, 2026

Natural resource management, ecology - Pollution - Urban and industrial waste - Water treatment - Energy - Renewable energy - Recycling

BIOMASS EXPO JAPAN - TOKYO

March 17th, 2026

Natural resource management, ecology - Pollution - Urban and industrial waste - Water treatment - Energy - Oil - Renewable energy - Recycling - Hydrogen

H2 & FC EXPO - TOKYO

March 17th, 2026

Automobiles, lorries - Automobile manufacturing, lorries - Energy - Oil - Renewable energy - Transportation, logistics, handling - Air transport, airports - Maritime transport, river transport, cruises - Road transport - Rail transport - Logistics, handling - Freight - Hydrogen

Type of Manufacturers

Subcontractors

The labor cost in Japan is too high to allow the country to be competitive for this type of business relation. Nevertheless in some high technological segments, one may find some competitive subcontractors.

Business Directories

Multi-sector Directories

2FindLocal Japan - Japanese business directory
All.biz - Japan - Directory of companies in Japan
Biz Pages Japan - Business directory for Japan
Bloombiz Japan - Business directory for Japan
City By App Japan - Business directory for Japan
Colist Japan - Business directory for Japan
Cybo Japan - Business directory for Japan
eBizFinder - Directory of both Japanese and overseas trading companies
Expat.com - Japan business directory
Gbibp - Japanese Business Directory

To search directories by industry in Japan, check out our service Business directories.

Marketplaces

Marketplaces incorporated in the country

Ekuipp
JETRO TTPP
Rakuten

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Other Useful Resources

Trade Agencies and Their Representations Abroad

Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industries
The representations of the JETRO around the world
Contact the Cámara de Comercio de Japón en España.

Contact Your Commercial Representations in Japan

Contact the Spanish Embassy.

Fairs and Trade Shows

The Tokyo Motor Show
International Jewellery Tokyo (IJT)
Internepcon Japan, major trade show in the world for electronics manufacturing
Trade shows in Japan

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