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KYOCERA Europe GmbH is part of KYOCERA Corporation, which was founded in Kyoto, Japan, in 1959 and is one of the world’s leading technology manufacturers. Its portfolio ranges from fine ceramics, automotive, semiconductor, and optical components to components for medical products, industrial tools, LCDs, touch solutions, industrial printing components, as well as kitchen and office supplies.
The Frankfurt-based bank B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG, founded 350 years ago, is the oldest private bank in Germany with an unbroken tradition of family ownership. Metzler specifically focuses on individual capital market services for institutional clients and discerning private individuals in its areas of business: Asset Management, Capital Markets, Corporate Finance and Private Banking.
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The German-Japanese Business Association (DJW) has been connecting people, companies, and institutions for 40 years. It promotes dialogue on topics relevant to business and actively shapes bilateral discourse with its more than 1,000 members. The DJW offers a platform for personal networking, sound information, and sustainable business cooperation.
AMIPARTNERS has been advising international companies on legal and tax issues in Germany for 12 years, including many Japanese clients. With the “Japan Desk”, AMIPARTNERS offers tailor-made services – also in Japanese – with the aim of strengthening and expanding the international activities of Japanese companies in Germany.
Nissin is the inventor of instant noodles and has been bringing authentic Asian flavours to the world since 1958. Today, the world-famous Cup Noodles brand stands for authentic Asian flavours in a cup – as classic ramen soup or wok-style – ready in just 3 minutes with full flavour!
The multidisciplinary law firm FRANKUS in Düsseldorf is one of the most renowned medium-sized law firms for national and international tax law in Germany. For over 40 years it has been providing extensive advice and accounting services, particularly to Japanese companies in Germany.
The family-owned business Audio-Technica is dedicated to high-quality audio equipment since 1962. Originally known for cartridge systems, Audio-Technica today manufactures high-performance microphones, headphones, wireless systems, mixers or cartridges for private and professional use.
“Creating for Tomorrow” – this philosophy has guided Asahi Kasei’s actions since its foundation in 1922. In addition to engineering plastics and particle foams, battery separators and sensor solutions for the automotive industry, the Japanese technology company also produces electrolysers for hydrogen production.
At Trend Micro, everything we do is about making the world a safer place for exchanging digital information. We believe cyber risks are business risks. Headquartered in Tokyo, we secure the world by anticipating global changes in modern infrastructures and evolutions in threats.
YKK, founded in Japan in 1934, is one of the world’s leading developers and manufacturers of zip fastening systems and offers comprehensive technical and fashionable fastening solutions made of metal and plastic.
The German city of Düsseldorf is the largest location for Japanese companies in continental Europe. The city’s Office of Economic Development supports Japanese companies, from setting up in Düsseldorf to all matters relating to their business activities in Düsseldorf.
The communication agency Storymaker is the home of J-BIG and has kept our digital business magazine alive since the beginning. Storymaker specialises in communications for technology-driven companies from Japan and other East Asian regions, Germany and around the world.
