Japan Trade Mission
Six days in Tokyo. The doors are already open.
Forget generic market reports. This program takes you directly into Indonesia’s business ecosystem so you can understand how industries, regulations, and partnerships work in practice.
Program Route
Why Join a Japan Trade Mission?
Japan remains one of the world’s most attractive markets for international companies, offering high purchasing power, advanced manufacturing, sophisticated consumers, and stable business regulations. However, entering Japan requires local relationships, trust, and market understanding.
Our program removes these barriers by arranging curated meetings with distributors, buyers, manufacturers, government organizations, and industry experts.
Access, meetings, then readiness.
Every activity is designed around three stages—from learning the market to meeting stakeholders and planning your next move.
Access
Official doors that are difficult to open on your own from abroad.
- JETRO — trade and investment briefing
- Chamber of commerce (JCCI)
- Japanese government SME support body
- Your country’s trade or investment attaché in Tokyo, arranged on request
Meetings
Face time with the people who can buy, distribute, or partner.
- One-on-one business matching, screened by sector
- Participant pitch session with bilingual support
- Warehouse and distributor visit
- Supermarket visit — shelf, pricing, presentation
Readiness
The rules of the game, and a concrete plan before you fly home.
- Export-import class — HS codes, customs, Incoterms, EPA/FTA preferences
- Halal compliance session
- Export readiness checklist per company
- 30/60/90-day follow-up plan
What you'll do each day.
Each day combines market insights, company visits, and networking opportunities to give you a balanced understanding of Indonesia’s business environment.
Institutional Access
| 09:00 | Program orientationGather, briefing on objectives and how the program works. |
| 10:00 | JETRO briefingTrade and investment overview, import trends, and the support programs available to foreign suppliers. |
| 11:30 | ★Trade representation sessionA meeting with your country’s trade or investment attaché in Tokyo — covering applicable trade agreements, tariff preferences, and post-program support. Arranged on request, subject to representation and scheduling. |
| 14:30 | Market orientationOverview of distribution, retail, and compliance in Japan. |
| 16:00 | Business etiquette briefingMeishi exchange, keigo basics, and gift-giving protocol. |
| 17:30 | Welcome networkingIntroductions between participants and the program team. |
Business Matching I — Food & Retail
| 09:30 | Matching briefingReview the counterparts screened and scheduled for you. |
| 10:00 | ★1:1 meetings — trading companies & importersFirst round, scheduled per participant. |
| 13:30 | ★1:1 meetings — food distributors & supermarket buyersSecond round. |
| 15:30 | Participant pitch sessionPresent your product with interpreter support. |
| 16:30 | Networking receptionWith guests from the Japanese side. |
Business Matching II + Warehouse Visit
| 09:30 | 1:1 meetings — manpower, energy, technology consultantsFor participants outside the food sector. |
| 13:30 | Warehouse / distributor visitLogistics, MOQ, the shelf-entry process, and goods handling. |
| 15:30 | Q&A with an importerAn open session with an importer or trading company on the realities of entering the Japanese market. |
| 17:00 | Sector debriefConsolidate the leads gathered so far. |
Export-Import & Compliance
| 09:30 | Export-import classHS codes, customs procedures, Incoterms, documentation, and the trade agreement or tariff preferences that apply to your country of origin. |
| 13:30 | Halal certification body sessionHalal compliance for the Japanese market and for onward export. Relevant to food, cosmetics, and consumer goods. |
| 15:30 | Practitioner Q&ABuild the export readiness checklist for your own company. |
Market & Institutions
| 09:30 | Supermarket study visitShelf placement, pricing structure, and how products are presented to Japanese consumers. |
| 11:30 | Chamber of commerce meetingJCCI / JETRO — available partnership programs. |
| 14:30 | Japanese government SME support bodySME programs and continued matchmaking support. |
| 16:30 | Open B2B slotNetworking or additional meetings as needed. |
Follow-Up Planning
| 09:30 | ★Debrief workshopBuild a 30/60/90-day follow-up plan for each participant. |
| 11:00 | Individual B2B meetingsOptional, or free time. |
| 14:30 | Closing sessionContact directory and next steps. |
| 16:00 | Program ends |
Times are indicative. Participants are advised to arrive in Tokyo the day before Day 1 and may depart any time after Day 6. Lunches and local transport to each venue are arranged individually — we provide meeting points and guidance.
Who Should Join
Whether you’re exploring expansion, evaluating suppliers, or advising clients, this program is designed for professionals who need reliable insights before making important business decisions.
Exporters & producers
With a product that is export-ready or close to it, wanting to know what’s still missing for Japan.
SMEs ready to step up
Stable in the domestic market and looking for a first export market with guidance.
Associations & business communities
Bringing a member delegation. We can adjust the meeting mix for groups.
F&B and halal businesses
Targeting Japanese consumers through food distributors, supermarkets, or specialty channels.
Manpower, energy, technology
Seeking Japanese partners for supply, technology, or workforce placement cooperation.
Regional & provincial governments
Promoting regional flagship products to Japanese buyers and distributors.
What You'll Gain
The value of the program isn’t measured by how many places you visit—but by what you can do after you return.
A lead list with names on it, not a stack of business cards
Who you met, what they said, and which ones deserve following up first.
An export readiness checklist for your company
The documents, standards, and certifications still outstanding — specific to your product, not generic guidance
A 30/60/90-day follow-up plan
Built on Day 6 with the program team, rather than left for you to figure out after you land.
Named institutional contacts in Japan
JETRO, the chamber of commerce, and the SME support body — lines of communication you can use after the program ends.
What the program fee covers, and what it doesn't.
Everything you need for a productive business discovery experience is covered below.
Included
- All program activity and coordination (6 days)
- JETRO, chamber of commerce, and SME support body meetings
- Business matching with Japanese companies
- Warehouse/distributor and supermarket visits
- Export-import class and halal compliance session
- Trade representation meeting, where available for your country
- Program facilitator for all six days
- Professional bilingual interpreters in every session
- Program materials, scheduling, and host liaison
Not Included
- International flights to and from Japan
- Hotel accommodation
- Local transport in Japan (train/taxi)
- All meals
- Japan visa or entry permit (guidance provided)
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Extended stay or leisure travel
Per-participant pricing is confirmed in the program brief, based on delegation size and batch. Register your interest and we’ll send it with the full itinerary.
Upcoming batches.
Choose the schedule that best fits your planning timeline. Group sizes are intentionally limited to encourage meaningful discussions and networking.
October 2026
April 2027
Ready to Explore Business Opportunities in Japan?
The first step toward entering Japan isn’t opening an office—it’s understanding the market, meeting the right people, and validating your opportunities.
Join the KizunaX Japan Trade Mission and gain the insights, relationships, and confidence needed to expand successfully into one of the world’s most dynamic business environments.