Team Norway Japan works together to promote Norwegian interests in Japan.
Team Norway is an initiative led by the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries to enhance Norwegian business abroad through closer cooperation between different actors, such as the embassies, Innovation Norway, various support organisations and other sector related organisations.
Joint objectives include:
- Connect businesses with potential partners, institutions and government
- Provide information relevant for businesses, including overview of most relevant sectors and markets
- Host and facilitate science events (connect research, higher education and business, building thematic national teams)
- Host targeted business events
- Organise business activities during official visits
- Follow up contact with Japanese potential partners and institutions
- Provide details on local regulations, business conditions, etc.
- Facilitate communication with decision-makers and local authorities
- Promote relevant activities and events on social media
- Inform about investments and opportunities in Norway – in cooperation with Invest in Norway
- Answer general inquiries regarding trade regulations etc. in Norway
- Supply information about Norway as a tourist destination in coordination with Visit Norway
The following institutions have offices at the Norwegian Embassy in Tokyo or participate in regular Team Norway meetings at the Embassy:
- Norwegian Embassy in Tokyo
- Norwegian Embassy, International Trade and Technology Department (Innovation Norway, Tokyo Office)
- Norwegian Embassy, Fisheries Section (Norwegian Seafood Council, Tokyo Office)
- Research Council of Norway
- Directorate for Higher Education and Skills
- Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Japan
To see more of Norwegian business activities in Japan, see our report Norway - Japan: creating value together for a sustainable future .