On Tuesday, 7 July 2026, we hosted the Harwell Japan Day 2026 Information Seminar at Osaka Sangyo Sozo-kan (Osaka Innovation Hub). The event drew business owners and representatives from manufacturing companies across the Osaka region. Speakers on the front lines of UK business, along with a participant from the inaugural Harwell Japan Day 2025, shared the real picture of doing business in the UK and what the experience is actually like on the ground.
The seminar brought together participants from Osaka-area companies.
Five speakers shared their perspectives on the current UK business landscape, the UK's role as a gateway to Europe and beyond, and real-world case studies of Japanese companies succeeding in the UK.
The session wrapped up with an honest, first-hand account from a HJD 2025 participant, sparking lively questions from the audience.
First-hand accounts from HJD 2025 (left) and practical UK travel tips (right).
Through this seminar, we hope to have shown that Harwell Japan Day is accessible to companies of all sizes — and that you don't need perfect English to take that first step. Going is the most important thing.
Harwell Japan Day 2026 takes place on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at Harwell Campus, UK. Tickets and registration are available via the link below.