The government of Japan, in cooperation with relevant parties, will hold “Japan Weeks” from September 25 to October 6, with intensively inviting foreign investors and asset management companies, to promote relevant policies for the realization of an international financial center and Japan's attractiveness as a financial and capital market. During this period, various events will be held, including those on sustainable finance, promoting a shift from savings to investment, and promoting Japan as a leading asset management center.
Government officials will participate in various events to communicate directly with overseas investors. In addition, domestic asset owners and asset management companies will also be invited to participate, providing an opportunity for communication among stakeholders.
This event will be collaborated with Tokyo Sustainable Finance Week (September 30 - October 6) and METI's GX (Green Transformation) Week (September 25 - October 6).
2023.11.01
[Updated] Speeches by government officials have been added to "Event Information."
2023.10.06
All events of Japan Weeks have ended successfully.
2023.09.25
[Updated] Speech by Prime Minister Kishida in NY
2023.08.25
Japan Weeks official website is now available.
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“We will also decisively carry out structural reforms, an area where Japan's efforts have been pointed out as too slow. We will drastically expand NISA, the tax exemption scheme for small investments, and make it permanent. Building on that, we will reform the asset management sector as well as asset owners which will manage the expanding funds. ... We will push hard to encourage sophisticated asset management and to solicit new entrants. To start with, we will rectify Japan's unique business practices and resolve barriers to entry, and will also introduce a new program to assist new entrants. We will also promote deregulation to enable asset management firms to outsource their back-office operations. To encourage new entry from overseas, we will establish special business zones tailored specifically for asset management business where administrative procedure can be completed solely in English. In these zones, we will take measures to improve the business and living environment tailored to needs of overseas asset managers. ... The vision I spoke today will be put in concrete action as a policy package. To garner support for this vision, we will hold a "Japan Weeks" event this autumn, and invite investors around the world. I would be delighted if you would join us in this endeavor.”
Prime Minister Kishida’s Remarks to the Economic Club of New York (September 21, 2023)
September 25, 2023
Japan Securities Dealers Association, Japanese Stock Exchanges Conference, Japan Investment Trusts Association
Industry representatives (JSDA, etc.) express their determination toward specific measures that they should take, and guest speakers provide their insight that resonates as industry guidelines. This is an invitation-only event (in Japanese only).
October 2, 2023
Nikkei, Inc.
With the themes of "improving the value of Japanese companies with the theme of intellectual property and intangible assets" and "trends of global institutional investors", the purpose is to create communication between operating companies and institutional investors.
October 3-5, 2023
PRI Association
PRI in Person provides a platform for PRI signatories and other investment professionals to learn, exchange and collaborate with peers from around the globe. Insightful discussion and debate on the latest responsible investment trends, alongside extensive networking opportunities, make this an unmissable opportunity. ...
October 3, 2023
Nikkei, Inc.
October 3, 2023
GPIF, CalPERS, CalSTRS, Keidanren
The influential asset owners in Japan and overseas and global companies from Japan will participate in the exchange of opinions to enhance the corporate value over the medium to long term.
October 3, 2023
The Korea Federation of Banks、The Japanese Bankers Association
Korean and Japanese authorities and banking industry leaders will share knowledge and exchange views on green transformation and digital transformation in their respective countries. This seminar is only for those who are concerned.
October 4, 2023
Nikkei, Inc.
Provided a forum for discussing the financial reforms necessary for the revitalization of Japan, clarified the issues necessary to promote GX investment and lending and realize a plan to double asset income, and discussed the strategies and directions that financial institutions should take in the future.
October 4, 2023
Japan Securities Dealers Association, Japan Exchange Group, Japan Investment Trusts Association
This press event will be held on the occasion of “Securities Investment Day” to raise the awareness on securities investment and the soon to be implemented new NISA. A video clip in Japanese will be posted after the event.
October 4, 2023
The executives of Japanese and foreign companies that are investing in Japan introduce their projects and exchange views on issues on increasing investment in Japan with the Cabinet members.
October 5-6, 2023
BlackRock, Inc.
BlackRock is convening a select group of leading global investors including CEOs, Chairs, and CIOs of the world’s largest asset owners (sovereign wealth funds, national pensions, insurers, etc.) and local financial institutions to discuss the transformational changes occurring in Japan. The event will feature discussions including the macroeconomic landscape of Japan, the government’s “New Capitalism Action Plan,” opportunities associated with the global energy transition, the government’s plan to mobilize the nation’s savings into investments, and the strength of the corporate sector.
October 6, 2023
Government of Japan
Government officials including Prime Minister Kishida and global investors will exchange views to promote Japan as a leading asset management center.
