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

Upcoming Trade Shows

JAPAN HOME & BUILDING SHOW

November 19th, 2025

Horticulture, forestry, forest - Horticulture - Construction, public works - Masonry, carpentry, pipework - Waterproofing, roofing, plumbing, carpentry - Painting, door and window frames, wall and floor coverings - Electrical installations - Heating, air conditioning, ventilation - Sanitary equipment, kitchen, swimming pool - Real estate - Furnishings, household equipment and arts - Furnishings, household equipment and arts: unspecified - Furnishings - Household equipment - Household hardware - Industrial cooling, thermal processes - Renewable energy - Raw materials, materials, metals - Materials - Raw materials, mines, quarries - Home and garden services - Home services - Gardens, parks

JAPANTEX

November 19th, 2025

Masonry, carpentry, pipework - Real estate - Furnishings, household equipment and arts - Furnishings, household equipment and arts: unspecified - Furnishings - Household equipment - Household linen

PV EXPO - OSAKA

November 19th, 2025

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

SMART GRID EXPO - OSAKA

November 19th, 2025

Energy - Software - Services and business consulting - Accounting, taxation - Management - Translation - Legal

WORLD SMART ENERGY WEEK - OSAKA

November 19th, 2025

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

OFFICE SERVICE EXPO - OSAKA

November 19th, 2025

Databases - Computers, telecommunications - Equipment - Software - Services - Internet, cybersecurity - Services and business consulting - Accounting, taxation - Management - Translation - Legal

INTERNATIONAL SMART GRID EXPO - OSAKA

November 19th, 2025

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 - OSAKA

November 19th, 2025

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

BIOMASS EXPO JAPAN - OSAKA

November 19th, 2025

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

MASS-TRANS INNOVATION JAPON

November 26th, 2025

Land planning, urban planning - Construction, public works - Automobiles, lorries - Automobile manufacturing, lorries - Railway construction - Embedded systems - Transportation, logistics, handling - Air transport, airports - Maritime transport, river transport, cruises - Road transport - Rail transport - Logistics, handling - Freight

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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