Trade Mission to Tokyo, Japan 30 May – 6 June 2015 Taking Wales to the World Key Sectors Opportunities in all sectors, including: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing, Creative Industries, Energy & Environment, Financial & Professional Services, Life Science, ICT, Construction, Food & Drink. The Offer We would like to invite your company to participate in a trade mission to Tokyo, Japan. This Welsh Government supported mission offers an exciting opportunity for businesses of all sizes to connect with businesses in Tokyo, Japan’s capital city and the most populated. This is an opportunity for your company to look at exporting to, or increasing its exports to Tokyo and the wider Japanese market. Why Japan? Japan is the third largest economy in the World and is the high-tech powerhouse of Asia. The Japanese economy, with its hunger for new trends and, technologies and a globalised outlook, offers significant business opportunities for Welsh business in a range of different sectors. The incentives from Welsh companies to do business in Japan include its huge, open economy; dynamic business culture; strong intellectual property protection; high levels of disposable income; highly educated consumers who are early adapters of new products and, services and the strong political, trade and social ties between the UK and Japan. Tokyo, with its efficient transport infrastructure, is an excellent base for Welsh businesses to access the wider Japanese market and meet potential business partners. The Welsh Government can also help your business to arrange meetings in the region either with like minded companies or potential customers via our export trade support programmes. The more you prepare before the mission the more success you will achieve, contact us now! Itinerary 30 May Trade mission departs Wales 31 May – 4 June Own programme for meetings 5 June Trade mission departs for Wales Cost The Welsh Government is subsidising companies to take part in this trade mission*. The cost of participation is £1,400. This includes: • Return flights • In-market transfers • 5 nights accommodation with breakfast • Attendance at in-market events This offer is available to one representative per company. Subject to eligibility. * Closing Date – 30 April 2015 Get in Touch We need more Wales based companies to export and this trade mission is a great opportunity to explore this exciting and growing market. To find out more details on this trade mission and how we can support you, please contact our Business Information Helpline and speak to one of experienced Enquiry Officers. E-mail:[email protected] Tel: +44 (0)3000 6 03000 WG23746 / © Crown copyright 2015 Printed on recycled paper