About Us
Our Mission
As a leading European cross-sectoral organisation, we represent the interests of Japanese multinational companies operating in Europe with a view to promoting sustained cooperation between the European Union and Japan.
Key Sectors
Our members operate across a variety of sectors, including electronics and electrical goods, the automotive industry, trading, chemicals, machinery and more.
Committees
Our six committees enable us to cover a wide range of policy files, from corporate sustainability and digital innovation to trade, the environment and energy questions, standards and other strategic issues.
JBCE Updates
03 Nov 2026
JBCE Calls for Deepening Cooperation with Trusted Partners in Op-Ed
In a recent op-ed in The Parliament Magazine, Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) Secretary-General Michiyoshi Toya argues that, as the EU strengthens its industrial policy and seeks to build…
28 Oct 2026
JBCE and StandICT.eu Sign MoU on Collaboration in the Field of Cybersecurity Standardisation
JBCE is happy to announce that it has formalised its collaboration with StandICT.eu on cybersecurity standardisation with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU’s framework builds on…
16 Oct 2026
JBCE Hosts the Inaugural Session of the EU-Japan High-Level Industrial Cooperation Workshop
On 9 October, the Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) was delighted to host the inaugural session of its EU-Japan High-Level Industrial Cooperation Workshop. This new initiative, which JBCE intends…
Our Latest Positions
29 Oct 2026
JBCE Position Paper on the Proposed ‘Diversify EU’ Instrument
On 27 October 2026, JBCE submitted its position paper on the proposed ‘Diversify EU’ instrument in response to the European Commission’s call for evidence. While welcoming the proposed ‘Diversify EU’…
20 Oct 2026
JBCE Position Paper on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive Guidelines
On 20 October 2026, JBCE submitted its position paper on the the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive Guidelines. JBCE submitted feedback to the public consultation on the CSDDD guidelines, conducted…
15 Sep 2026
JBCE and JP4EE Feedback on the Rules for the Calculation and Verification of Recycled Content in Plastic Packaging
On 15 September 2026, JBCE and the Japanese 4EE industrial associations (JP4EE) published their position paper in response to the European Commission’s consultation on rules for the calculation and verification…
