Canadian Companies entering Japan

Canadian companies coming to Japan are our specialty. 

We work with companies from all over the world, and we are particularly interested in helping companies from Canada enter the Japanese market.  

Many Canadian companies are sharply focussed on the US: however, Japan offers great opportunities if you are ready to take the plunge. 

Strong Market:

Japan has strong markets for medical device and healthcare technologies: Japan is the third largest market which is growing as the population ages. Japan also offers a stable business environment with strong IP protections. The Japan market also offers strong pricing and reimbursements through its universal healthcare system 

Informatics:

Medical informatics is a growth area in Japan.  The goals of full digitization and data security of personal information, and harnessing of real world data are still works in progress here, and well developed informatics technologies from overseas continue to be in high demand. 

Culture:

On the other hand, business culture, dealing with banks, government agencies, and new customers in Japan can sometimes be difficult to navigate, in particular with barriers of language and culture come to the fore.  Parkdale Group's decades of experience on the ground here make us your best partner to overcome these challenges.

Connections:

Parkdale Group are also strongly connected with the major IT service companies in Japan, and we have a powerful network across the medical and healthcare field, all of which can make things happen for you here. 

We can work with you to find your first customers and set up and register your business. We can even act as your representative for your company in Japan, if that is required. 

Regulatory Affairs:

Parkdale Group can offer regulatory services to secure PMDA registration or certification for your medical device. Even if you aren't planning to immediately sell products in Japan, the PMDA clearance gives your company strong recognition for quality in Asia and throughout the world, which adds value to your business. 

Know how and Know Who:

Know how alone doesn't get the job done.

As a Canadian-led organization, Parkdale Group are well versed in working with the various Canadian Government agencies, including the Trade Services at the Canadian Embassy, Governments of Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and BC, as well as Japanese agencies such as JETRO in Toronto, Kyoto, and Tokyo, Kyoto University Hospital, and Kyoto Research Park. 

We are members of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan-CCCJ and the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan-ACCJ, the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Contact us to get started:

Drop me a line at philip.oneill@parkdale-group.co.jp to start a conversation with about your strategy for Japan. 

Parkdale Group Inc. 

Kyoto, Japan. 

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