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

Upcoming Trade Shows

JAPAN ENERGY SUMMIT & EXHIBITION

June 18th, 2025

Natural resource management, ecology - Pollution - Urban and industrial waste - Water treatment - Automobile manufacturing, lorries - Automobile subcontracting, lorries - Energy - Oil - Electric energy - Renewable energy - Electrical equipment - Embedded systems - Recycling - Hydrogen

EVENTS & AMUSEMENT EXPO TOKYO

June 25th, 2025

Dance - Music, opera - Theatre - Audio-visual, Multimedia - Audio-visual, sound, video - Cinema - Radio, television - Communication, marketing, advertising - Communication - Marketing - Advertising - Sponsorship - Incentive - Commercial property, patents, trademarks - Press, journalism - Specialised information, business alerts - Exhibitions, conferences - e-commerce

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EXPO - TOKYO

June 25th, 2025

Territorial administration - Dance - Music, opera - Theatre - Audio-visual, Multimedia - Audio-visual, sound, video - Cinema - Multimedia - Radio, television - Land planning, urban planning - Press, journalism - Specialised information, business alerts - Digital solutions, Mobile applications - Sports and recreation - Outdoor sports - Amusement parks, fairgrounds - Gardens, parks - Monuments, tourist attractions - Camping, resorts

FEMTECH TOKYO

June 25th, 2025

Hygiene, perfumes, cosmetics - Health, medicine - Medical professions - Hospital - Pharmacies, analysis laboratories - Medical Equipment

BIOTECH JAPAN

July 1st, 2025

Hygiene, perfumes, cosmetics - Health, medicine - Medical professions - Pharmacies, analysis laboratories - Research, innovation - Technique and technology - Natural sciences

MODE IN FRANCE - TOKYO

July 1st, 2025

Textiles, ready-to-wear - Fashion, ready to wear - Shoe - Hosiery, lingerie, underwear

DESIGN TOKYO

July 1st, 2025

Masonry, carpentry, pipework - Sanitary equipment, kitchen, swimming pool - Real estate - Furnishings, household equipment and arts - Furnishings, household equipment and arts: unspecified - Furnishings - Household equipment - Toys, games, gifts - Monuments, tourist attractions - Household linen

MOTOR TECH JAPAN

July 1st, 2025

Machine tools, agricultural machinery - Robotics - Precision, measures, optics, watches - Electrical equipment - Electronic equipment and components - Maintenance - Embedded systems - Research, innovation - Engineering

INTERNATIONAL MODERN HOSPITAL SHOW

July 1st, 2025

Health, medicine - Medical professions - Hospital - Pharmacies, analysis laboratories - Medical Equipment

GIFTEX TOKYO

July 2nd, 2025

Handicraft - Communication - Marketing - Advertising - Sponsorship - Incentive - Toys, games, gifts - Commercial property, patents, trademarks - Monuments, tourist attractions - e-commerce

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
BizExposed 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

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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