{"id":10840,"date":"2025-06-18T09:16:44","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T07:16:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ic-steiermark.at.w02242c6.kasserver.com\/news\/news-from-japan-styrian-economic-mission\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T15:40:16","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T14:40:16","slug":"news-from-japan-styrian-economic-mission","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/news\/news-from-japan-styrian-economic-mission\/","title":{"rendered":"News from Japan | Styrian Economic Mission"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div id=\"logo-bar-block_9e90856f2d38dee9f99f6cecd4077111\" class=\"module module-logo-bar -0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n            \n                            <div class=\"logos-slider\">\n                                                                    <a class=\"logo-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ics_logo_blau_rgb-400x243-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                        <\/a>\n                                                                                        <a class=\"logo-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wko.at\/aussenwirtschaft\/start\" target=\"_self\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awo_austria-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                        <\/a>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"standard-text-block_6fddc3898f1a43d3acdf237c376b9cd4\" class=\"module module-standard-text -0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n            <div class=\"standard-text-box pt-4  \">\n                <div class=\"standard-text-content\">\n                                        \n                                                                        <div class=\"editor\">\n<p data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"380\">From June 16 to 22, a high-level Styrian delegation led by the ICS embarked on a six-day journey through Japan. The mission&#8217;s focus: the targeted expansion of economic and technological partnerships \u2013 in the context of the World Expo 2025 Osaka and beyond.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"560\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The days were characterized by intensive working meetings, sound site analyses, and inspiring technological impulses with a view to shared future opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>To kick things off, the focus was on market insights and intercultural know-how. During an initial intensive exchange at the historic TOGOKINENKAN, experts such as <strong>Martin Schulz<\/strong> (Fujitsu), <strong>Parissa Haghirian<\/strong>, and <strong>Akiteru Maruta<\/strong> provided sound analyses of the economic situation, the cultural peculiarities of Japanese business life, and an overview of the topic of hydrogen in Japan.<\/p>\n<p>This was followed by an extensive discussion with Ambassador <strong>Michael Rendi<\/strong> at the Austrian Embassy in Tokyo \u2013 focusing on current framework conditions, strategic opportunities for cooperation between Japan and Styria, and an initial positive (!) summary of Austria&#8217;s presence at the World Expo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"gallery-block_aff77a17ab56bd51cf2b6bfec29e52c7\" class=\"module module-gallery -0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n                  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https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_1640-420x280-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_1640-420x280-1-400x267.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/>                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"standard-text-block_58865ad21b3da6639195bf13f4fc9bcd\" class=\"module module-standard-text -0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n            <div class=\"standard-text-box pt-4  \">\n                <div class=\"standard-text-content\">\n                                        \n                                                                        <div class=\"editor\">\n<p>In Tsukuba \u2013 Japan&#8217;s leading center for research and development \u2013 the program included presentations by leading scientists from <strong>NIMS<\/strong> (National Institute for Materials Science) and <strong>AIST<\/strong> (National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science). Discussions included new materials for lightweight construction and mobility, concepts for flying vehicles, and approaches to international technology collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>Another highlight was the visit to the space agency <strong>JAXA<\/strong>. The focus was on insights into satellite technology, Earth observation, space logistics, and the role of international partnerships \u2013 complemented by a personal conversation with <strong>General Director Takiguchi.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"gallery-block_344b5b9b6a06ad4ff443d5766a094cc1\" class=\"module module-gallery -0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n                            <div class=\"gallery-grid row g-2 justify-content-center\">\n                                            <div class=\"col-6 col-lg-4 col-xl-3 gallery-item-col\">\n                            <a class=\"gallery-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_7051-420x280-1.jpeg\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-block_344b5b9b6a06ad4ff443d5766a094cc1\" aria-label=\"\">\n                                <img 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                                                                    <div class=\"editor\">\n<p>The third day made it clear just how closely research and industry are intertwined in Japan.<\/p>\n<p>At the University of Tokyo, the delegation exchanged views with <strong>Prof. Kenji Aoki<\/strong> on innovative applications for wood-based materials in construction, mobility, energy, and the circular economy. <strong>Professor Aoki<\/strong> showed particular interest in the Styrian <strong>Wood Vision Lab<\/strong>, which was presented by <strong>Regional Councillor Willibald Ehrenh\u00f6fer<\/strong> \u2013 as an impressive example of the combination of material innovation, research excellence, and sustainability from Styria.<\/p>\n<p>The technical center of <strong>TDK<\/strong> in Yawata also provided the delegation with a deep insight into their company. After a warm welcome by CTO <strong>Shuichi Hashiyama<\/strong> and an introduction by <strong>Norbert Palanovics<\/strong>, General Manager of the PR department, the delegation visited central research and development facilities \u2013 including the EMC laboratory and the Techno Studio.<\/p>\n<p>The focus was on highly relevant future topics such as sensor technology, power electronics, energy storage, and intelligent components for industrial applications. It is precisely here that valuable points of contact arise for Styrian companies \u2013 whether in the development of piezo-based actuators, ceramic energy storage, or innovative protective components, such as those manufactured at the TDK plant in Deutschlandsberg. TDK, probably still known to most for cassettes, is today a global innovation leader with over 250 locations worldwide and a remarkable range of applications \u2013 from automotive technology to industrial energy and smart sensor solutions.<\/p>\n<p>The discussions clearly showed: there is great potential for cooperation and technology transfer between Japan and Styria.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"gallery-block_13cbfa39ee6a89dbe3112b7360c5fa5a\" class=\"module module-gallery -0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n                            <div class=\"gallery-grid row g-2 justify-content-center\">\n                                            <div class=\"col-6 col-lg-4 col-xl-3 gallery-item-col\">\n                            <a class=\"gallery-item\" 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                        <div class=\"col-6 col-lg-4 col-xl-3 gallery-item-col\">\n                            <a class=\"gallery-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_7086-e1750835675684-420x280-1.jpeg\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-block_13cbfa39ee6a89dbe3112b7360c5fa5a\" aria-label=\"\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_7086-e1750835675684-420x280-1.jpeg\" class=\"gallery-img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_7086-e1750835675684-420x280-1.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_7086-e1750835675684-420x280-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_7086-e1750835675684-420x280-1-400x267.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/>                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"standard-text-block_b175b807adf28c59e0ec9c35531f4458\" class=\"module module-standard-text -0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n            <div class=\"standard-text-box pt-4  \">\n                <div class=\"standard-text-content\">\n                                        \n                                                                        <div class=\"editor\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"770\">With the &#8220;Paravent History(s)&#8221; project, Styria is sending a powerful signal for cultural dialogue, regional identity, and international cooperation in the Austrian Pavilion. Inspired by the historic 17th-century \u00d4saka screen, two extraordinary works were created: The &#8220;Styria Screen&#8221; by <strong>Tom Lohner<\/strong> \u2013 made of Styrian walnut wood \u2013 was presented to the Vice President of the Osaka University of Arts as a symbol of cultural connection. The &#8220;Pixel Screen&#8221; by <strong>studio ASYNCHROME<\/strong> brings historical imagery into a digital, interactive dimension. Vice Honorary General Consul Kosokabe honored this artistic bridge-building with a symbolic Kanpai.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"1158\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Accompanied by Christopher Drexler and other representatives from the cultural sector, the delegation then visited the pavilions of Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Germany, and France. Particularly impressive: the visionary Saudi Arabia Pavilion \u2013 a preview of the next World Expo 2030 in Riyadh.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"gallery-block_e768c12dbcc9b502fb866c05cc1b43e0\" class=\"module module-gallery -0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n                            <div class=\"gallery-grid row g-2 justify-content-center\">\n                                            <div class=\"col-6 col-lg-4 col-xl-3 gallery-item-col\">\n                            <a class=\"gallery-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2549-420x280-1.jpeg\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-block_e768c12dbcc9b502fb866c05cc1b43e0\" aria-label=\"\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"280\" 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class=\"standard-text-box pt-4  \">\n                <div class=\"standard-text-content\">\n                                        \n                                                                        <div class=\"editor\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"501\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"77\">Economic policy meets high-performance research<br \/><\/strong>Kobe presented itself as an international innovation hub with a strong economic strategy and a focus on future industries. In the City Hall, the Styrian delegation exchanged views with the mayor on location policy, investment models, and cluster development in biotech, aerospace, and green tech. Styria put its R&#038;D expertise and export strength on the table as an offer for cooperation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"975\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">A visit to the <strong>RIKEN<\/strong> Center for Computational Science \u2013 home of the supercomputer Fugaku \u2013 opened up new points of contact for Styrian institutions in the fields of simulation, big data, and AI. During the subsequent working lunch with representatives from administration, science, and business, potentials for joint projects were further explored. A big thank you to <strong>Leo Luchuk<\/strong> for the local organization and Ambassador <strong>Michael Rendi<\/strong> for the diplomatic accompaniment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"136\">Following this, the program continued to Kyoto \u2013 with an inspiring insight into a Styrian-Japanese success story:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"719\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"214\">Tradition meets entrepreneurship \u2013 the Hofb\u00e4ckerei Edegger-Tax in Kyoto<br \/><\/strong>What began in 2012 with a baking partnership at the Austria Week in Tokyo developed into the flourishing Hofb\u00e4ckerei Tokyo \u2013 founded by Robert Edegger and the Japanese master baker Nozawa Takahiko. Today, the bakery (which has since moved to Kyoto) delights customers with finely tuned classics such as Vanillekipferl and Guglhupf \u2013 and proves how regional craftsmanship, cultural openness, and personal relationships can conquer new markets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"gallery-block_94ea226187c7f5daf051f4bfd89cb334\" class=\"module module-gallery -0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n                            <div class=\"gallery-grid row g-2 justify-content-center\">\n                                            <div class=\"col-6 col-lg-4 col-xl-3 gallery-item-col\">\n                            <a class=\"gallery-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_3822-420x280-1.jpeg\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-block_94ea226187c7f5daf051f4bfd89cb334\" aria-label=\"\">\n                                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<div id=\"standard-text-block_13293394cfad3741611e253a497e0780\" class=\"module module-standard-text -0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n            <div class=\"standard-text-box pt-4  \">\n                <div class=\"standard-text-content\">\n                                        \n                                                                        <div class=\"editor\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"499\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"42\">Final impulses at EXPO 2025 Osaka<\/strong><br data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"45\"\/>To conclude the delegation trip, international future topics once again took center stage. During guided tours through the pavilions of Kuwait, India, Italy, and Portugal, the focus was on the energy transition, digitalization, urban development, and the circular economy. The direct exchange with international contacts showed clear points of contact for Styrian companies \u2013 in an environment that seeks solutions and lives cooperation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"942\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Austrian technological expertise was also prominently represented at the EXPO: <strong>Hempstatic<\/strong> with sustainable sound insulation in the EU Pavilion, <strong>Lichtermacher GmbH<\/strong> with immersive media technology for the USA presence, and <strong>M\u00fchlb\u00f6ck Holztrocknungsanlagen GmbH<\/strong> in the world&#8217;s largest wooden structure. A warm thank you to the EXPO Austria team for the close cooperation and the strong visibility of Styrian contributions in the Austrian presence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"gallery-block_486155af2edbc4f1e3838a5db1fe36d4\" class=\"module module-gallery -0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n                            <div class=\"gallery-grid row g-2 justify-content-center\">\n                                            <div class=\"col-6 col-lg-4 col-xl-3 gallery-item-col\">\n                            <a class=\"gallery-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2813-420x280-1.jpeg\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-block_486155af2edbc4f1e3838a5db1fe36d4\" aria-label=\"\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"280\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2874-420x280-1.jpeg\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-block_486155af2edbc4f1e3838a5db1fe36d4\" aria-label=\"\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2874-420x280-1.jpeg\" class=\"gallery-img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2874-420x280-1.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2874-420x280-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2874-420x280-1-400x267.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/>                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"standard-text-block_90d332b527f1f96ec41d34a83b4dffee\" class=\"module module-standard-text -0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n            <div class=\"standard-text-box pt-4  \">\n                <div class=\"standard-text-content\">\n                                        \n                                                                        <div class=\"editor\">\n<p>Our economic delegation to Japan was much more than a visit to EXPO 2025 \u2013 it was a strategic dialogue with a country that lives the future: technologically, socially, and economically.<\/p>\n<p>With around 40 Styrian representatives from business, science, politics, tourism, and culture, we addressed central innovation topics on site, opened up new areas for cooperation \u2013 and positioned Styria as an active partner.<\/p>\n<p>A big thank you goes to all fellow travelers, the <strong>Austrian Foreign Trade Center Tokyo<\/strong>, the <strong>Austrian Embassy<\/strong>, the <strong>EXPO Austria Team<\/strong>, and our Japanese hosts \u2013 and especially to <strong>Daniela Gu\u00df<\/strong> and <strong>Iris Edler-Stiegler<\/strong> from the ICS, who organized and accompanied this trip together with <strong>Karl Hartleb<\/strong> with great commitment and strategic sensitivity.<\/p>\n<p>The ICS remains the first point of contact after the trip for everyone who wants to tap into Japan as a market of the future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"contact-person-block_9c220ccd97b55cd4d594f5a88dcaa0df\" class=\"module module-contact-person -0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n            <div class=\"row g-0 gy-4 gx-lg-4\">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n                    <div class=\"contact-person-text bg-dark max-height\">\n                                                    <h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4\">Your contact at ICS<\/h2>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n                        <div class=\"bg-grey contact-person-grid contact-person-grid--stacked  row g-0\">\n                                                            <div class=\"col-12 contact-person-card\">\n                                    <div class=\"contact-person-photo\">\n                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Iris-Edler-Stiegler-Kopie.jpg\" class=\"contact-person-img\" alt=\"Iris Edler-Stiegler, Head of Marketing &amp; AI at ICS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Iris-Edler-Stiegler-Kopie.jpg 584w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Iris-Edler-Stiegler-Kopie-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Iris-Edler-Stiegler-Kopie-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Iris-Edler-Stiegler-Kopie-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"contact-person-info\">\n                                                                                    <p class=\"size-2 text-main fw-bold\">Iris Edler-Stiegler<\/p>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"team-position text-main\">Head of Marketing &amp; AI<\/p>\n                                                                                <div class=\"team-contact d-flex flex-column mt-1\">\n                                                                                            <a 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