NRW.Global Business Japan

Invitation to the #German-#Japanese Business and Technology Seminar: Innovative and Sustainable Technologies and Business Models for the #EnergyTransition from #NRW and #Japan We cordially invite you to partake in an enriching afternoon of exploration, networking, and inspiration as we collectively endeavor toward a greener and more #sustainable #future. As sustainability and innovation take center stage in today’s global landscape, Germany and Japan emerge as leaders in the energy transition. Both nations, being among the largest energy consumers worldwide, are at the forefront of developing renewable technologies that are transforming energy production and advancing innovative business models. This seminar presents a remarkable opportunity to explore collaborative efforts aimed at crafting sustainable solutions for a more environmentally friendly future. Seminar Information: 🗓 Date: 15th October 2024 (Tuesday) 🕑 Time: 14:00 - 19:00 (incl. Networking) 📍 Venue: Sky Room, 34th Floor, Hills House, Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower, onsite only 🗣 Language: English/Japanese (simultaneous interpretation provided) This seminar is hosted by NRW.Global Business GmbH and NRW.Global Business Japan under the esteemed leadership of Dr. Carolina Kawakubo. 🔗 Please register by 9th October (Wednesday) at 24:00. https://lnkd.in/gAaAiA7c Participants will have the esteemed opportunity to engage with prominent industry leaders, including Felix Neugart (CEO, NRW.Global Business GmbH), Masami Takenaka (Senior General Manager, Green Solution Project, 旭化成 Asahi KASEI Corporation), Lilian Schwich (CEO & Co-Founder, cylib GmbH), Gero Ferges (Chairman-Mgmt Board/CEO, #AHTSyngas Technology N.V.), Sara Schiffer (Founder and CEO, hylane GmbH), and Namiko Murayama, Ph.D. (Group Manager, Green Hydrogen Group, thyssenkrupp nucera Japan Ltd.). Furthermore, we are pleased to announce a panel discussion on Opportunities for Japanese Companies in NRW’s Growing H2 #Ecosystem, moderated by Felix Neugart. Esteemed panelists will include Dr. Gabriel Clemens (Managing Director, E.ON Hydrogen GmbH), Melanie Kleemann (Head of Hydrogen Engineering, RWE), and Dr. Aljoscha Frede (Senior Manager, H2UB). These discussions will underscore the pivotal role of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) as a leading R&D hub and a vibrant market for sustainable technologies. We are particularly honored to welcome NRW's Minister of Economic Affairs, Mona Neubaur, who will attend as part of her official visit. Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Industrie, Klimaschutz und Energie des Landes NRW #ドイツ #エネルギー　　

Visit of NRW Global Business to Mitsubishi Electric in #NRW 独・三菱電機を訪問 ワーグナー🇩🇪支店長に感謝！ A Step Towards a Sustainable Future Dr. Carolina Kawakubo, President of NRW.Global Business in Tokyo, along with Becker Astrid and Jennifer Marienfeld from NRW.Global Business Düsseldorf, visited Mitsubishi Electric Europe – German Branch – Living Environment Systems in Ratingen. Mr. Andreas Wagner, President of German Branch, Mitsubishi Electric warmly welcomed the delegation and guided them through the company's innovative developments. During the engaging exchange, the advanced products of Mitsubishi Electric, particularly the Power Modules and heat pumps, were discussed in depth. The goal of the meeting was to highlight the role of these technologies in decarbonization and promoting a sustainable future. By integrating such advanced solutions, North Rhine-Westphalia can not only achieve its environmental goals but also further strengthen its position as an attractive business location. We thank Mitsubishi Electric, especially Mr. Wagner, for the insightful exchange and look forward to future collaborations that will support our shared path towards sustainability. #sustainability #Nachhaltigkeit #ドイツ＃Germany

2023年に#NRW 州に進出した hibot 社を代表川久保 Dr. Carolina Kawakubo が訪問。インタビューをさせていただきました。同社のサクセスストーリーは動画で配信予定！　 Michele Guarnieri 様 TAKERU YAMAMOTO様 ご協力ありがとうございました #ドイツ　#ドイツ進出

On the evening of July 9, 2024, a distinguished gathering took place at the Industrieclub Düsseldorf in Germany to honor Mr. George Loeer, the longtime head of NRW.Global Business's Japan Office. This event was more than a formal farewell; it celebrated Mr. Löer’s remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication over his 17-year tenure. Mr. Löer played a pivotal role in strengthening the relationship between North Rhine-Westphalia and Japan. He consistently fortified connections with his profound expertise, commitment and in-depth know-how of both the German and Japanese business environments.  Under his leadership, the Japan team significantly expanded and deepened the networks in both countries, leading to countless success stories and valuable long-term partnerships. Due to his hard and dedicated work, many Japanese corporations could successfully start and grow their operations in the NRW region. The farewell reception allowed guests to share personal memories and express their gratitude for Mr. Löer’s invaluable contributions. The speeches highlighted the importance of his work in shaping the future of German-Japanese relations, not only in hindsight but also a stepping stone for more activities to come! Mr. Georg Löer’s departure marks the end of an era but also heralds a new beginning for the office, now under the leadership of Dr. Carolina Kawakubo, who will continue his legacy. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all participants for their presence and contributions to this memorable event and are looking forward to staying in touch with Mr. Löer going forward. NRW.Global Business #German #Japan #Business #NRW Sugizaki Ryuji J. Becker Astrid Jennifer Marienfeld Annette Klerks Juliane Neu Andreas Struwe Johanna König　Kazuyoshi Sugano Felix Neugart Helena Ehlert Anja Kühlkamp

NRW.Global Business Japan Fireplace Talk: German-Japanese Success Stories - An Evening with Jesper Koll On June 27, 2024, NRW.Global Business Japan hosted a Fireplace Talk on the topic of "Creating Success Stories - Innovation and Growth - #Germany and #Japan in Challenging Times“ with the renown economist Jesper Koll, Global Ambassador & Expert Director at Monex Group Japan. Thank you #JesperKoll and our guests for joining us!!! The event focussed on the strengths of the Japanese and German economies in a rapidly changing global economic environment impacted by major technological changes, demographic shifts and geopolitical events in Europe and Asia and how success stories based on innovation, investment and growth are built.  Dr. Carolina Kawakubo, who succeeds Georg Loeer as President & Representative Director, NRW Japan K.K., and Representative of NRW.Global Business in Japan highlighted the opportunities in the economic relationship between Japan and North Rhine-Westphalia (#NRW). Felix Neugart, CEO, NRW.Global Business GmbH, Düsseldorf, conveyed his heartfelt thanks to Georg Löer, acknowledging his service and achievements for NRW in Japan since 2007, promoting Germany’s leading industrial region, supporting Japanese investments in NRW/Germany and market entry of NRW companies in Japan. The NRW.Global Business Japan team extends its best wishes and sincere thanks to Georg Löer and welcomes Dr. Carolina Kawakubo to lead the team going forward over the next years, creating the next suite of German-Japanese success stories with the help and support of our clients and stakeholders in Japan and Germany.

The German State North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) and Japan’s #Fukushima Prefecture have cooperated since the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011. Initial contacts and visits by NRW JAPAN KK. (NRW.Global Business Japan) in 2011/12 led to the conclusion of MoUs for cooperation in renewables and medical technology. It was thus a great honor and pleasure to meet Fukushima Governor Masao Uchibori and staff from the prefecture on the 10th anniversary of the MoU. One year ago NRW Minister President Hendrik Wüst visited Fukushima. This time Georg Loeer introduced his successor, Dr. Carolina Kawakubo. The Fukushima REIF and Medical Creation trade fairs and the NRW MEDICA - Leading International Trade Fair / #COMPAMED and E-world energy & water serve as platforms for companies from both regions. The “Fukushima Innovation Coast Framework” offers firms opportunities in robotics and drones, renewables, recycling, medtech and aerospace. Going forward, the partners seek to further strengthen and deepen the relationship and collaboration between Fukushima and #NRW.

日独経済シンポジウム 5/27 デュッセルドルフで開催 #日本デー にて Wirtschaftstag in Düsseldorf am 27. Mai #Japantag 恒例のデュッセルドルフでの「日本デー」が今年もやってくる！剣道・合気道、書道に華道っといった「道」の付く伝統的な日本文化の体験から、コスプレ、アニメ・漫画といったポップカルチャーを満喫したら、最後はなんといってもライン川に打ち上げられる大輪の花火で締めくくりたい。 開催日は6月1日（土）詳細は公式サイトへ→ https://lnkd.in/d2kH3mH9 それに先立つ5月27日（月）には NRW.Global Business（NRW州貿易投資振興公社）が主催する、こちらも恒例の日独経済シンポジウムが対面で開催される。2024年のテーマは 【よりよい未来へのドイツと日本のオープン・イノベーション戦略】 NRW.Global Business社 CEO ノイガート Felix Neugart による開会の辞に続き、NRW州経済省次官Paul Höller、在デュッセルドルフ日本国総領事が挨拶する。なお、実例ではNRW州に拠点を置き、欧州ビジネスを展開する旭化成、Toshiba、そして島津製作所が登壇する他、成長著しいゲームのUbisoftのプレゼンテーションも楽しみだ。 日時: 2024年5月27日（月）14:00 ～20:00 CEST 会場: ホテル KÖ59 デュッセルドルフ（Königsallee 59, 40215 Düsseldorf) 言語: 日独同時通訳 参加費無料 詳細プログラム https://lnkd.in/efgifyeN お申し込み（5/20, 17時締切）はこちらhttps://lnkd.in/ePYs9WgZ　 Felix Neugart Georg Loeer Becker Astrid Jennifer Marienfeld Dr. Carolina Kawakubo

The City of Stadt Krefeld in North Rhine-Westphalia / Germany is home to top Japanese companies such as ASICS Corporation, #Canon, GS Yuasa, Hitachi Hitech, Kawai, Mitsubishi, Nachi, Okuma Europe GmbH, Tamasu Butterfly Europa GmbH, THK CO.,LTD. and others. On the occasion of the visit of Lord Mayor Frank Meyer and his delegation to Japan, NRW.Global Business Japan organized an event in Tokyo on “#Innovation and #Sustainability in the Age of AI & Green Transformation - Why Japanese companies are successful in #Krefeld“. Frank Meyer and Dr. Simon Jenniches presented the attractiveness of Krefeld for foreign investors, the city’s welcoming culture and the openness to innovations and the ongoing transformation.    A panel with Frank Meyer, Tom Kumagai, Eckart Preen, and Georg Loeer discussed and focused on the opportunities this holds for in the German and Japanese companies in the current business environment, based on our shared common values.   Meyer and Preen emphasized Krefeld’s progress as an innovation hub, bringing together the best of #Germany and #Japan at the crossroads of the EUROREGIO regions paired with Krefeld’s tradition of openness and curiosity.   We extend our sincere gratitude to all speakers and attendees, many of them shortly planning to visit North Rhine-Westphalia, for their contributions in an inspiring exchange with valuable insights.

On March 14th, NRW.Global Business hosted the German-Japanese technology seminar “Advanced and Innovative Solutions in Smart Manufacturing, Robotics and AI” at Aichi Sky Expo　International Convention & Exhibition Center, bringing together companies from North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) and Japan / Aichi to showcase their newest innovations.   Georg Loeer, Representative of NRW.Global Business Japan, and 植村 公一 Uemura, Policy Advisor to the Governor of Aichi Prefecture, emphasized the significance of the collaborative relationship between Aichi and #NRW as leading industrial regions in #Japan and #Germany. Jennifer Marienfeld, Head of Business Unit Japan, NRW.Global Business GmbH, presented the industrial region NRW in Germany which is home to more than 650 Japanese companies and the opportunities for cooperation in smart production, robotics and AI. Niels König and Dr. Mario Pothen from the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT, #Aachen, as well as Marc Sexton from the German End of Arm Tool Changer (EOAT) manufacturer GRIP GmbH Handhabungstechnik, #Dortmund, introduced their International Center for Networked, Adaptive Production ICNAP research network and the GRIP tool changer solutions. Kentaro Christian Blumenstengel from DMG MORI Group highlighted their newest innovations in process integration automation for increased productivity through DX and GX. Kimiaki Sato from Mitsubishi Electric introduced its AI data analysis software designed to facilitate smart manufacturing without requiring specialized expertise. Katsumi Kanemoto from #Okuma shared valuable insights into the inclusion of smart machines and automation systems in their manufacturing to enhance productivity.  In the panel discussion Dr. Mario Pothen summarized that “the key of addressing the challenges posed by new innovations in manufacturing lies in collaboration of #Japan and #Germany and mutual learning”.  The event underscored the advantages and opportunities of cooperation and creating value using cutting-edge technologies. We thank all speakers and attendees for contributing to this exchange! Becker Astrid | Sugizaki Ryuji J. | Naoko Yagihashi

NRW.Global Business participated in an event hosted on March 12 by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, connecting innovative companies from North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) and Tokyo at Tokyo‘s “Center of Garage” startup incubation facility.    Jennifer Marienfeld introduced the industrial region #NRW, its Smart Manufacturing activities and the #robotic and artificial intelligence landscape in NRW. Georg Loeer gave an overview of investments by Japanese robotics startups in NRW.    Germany's End of Arm Tool Changer (EOAT) manufacturer GRIP GmbH Handhabungstechnik, Dortmund, represented by Marc Sexton, the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT, #Aachen, represented by Niels König and Dr. Mario Pothen, as well as Japanese startup companies presented their activities.    Both Tokyo Metropolitan Government as well as NRW.Global Business saw this event as strengthening their ongoing partnership. Together, we aim to facilitate the entry of Japanese and NRW/German small and medium enterprises into each other's markets. #AI #SmartManufacturing #German