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Working with Japan

Approvals, inspections, and the business process behind Japanese orders.

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Working with JapanCity Gas 13A, LNG and LPG: Wobbe Index and ConversionLearn what 13A on Japanese gas equipment means, how to calculate and convert the Wobbe index (Nm³, Sm³, scf), and what to ask before using local gas.Oct 25, 2026Working with JapanJapanese Machine Tool Industry: Builders, Dealers, ServiceHow Japan's machine tool industry works: builders, sub-suppliers, trading firms, and service, plus how to buy, move, and maintain Japanese machines abroad.Oct 22, 2026Working with JapanMES vs ERP in Japanese Plants: In-House Systems and ExcelLearn how MES and ERP split the work, what Japanese plants run (seisan kanri packages, in-house tools, Excel), and what to check before sharing data.Oct 22, 2026Working with JapanJapanese Mold Makers and Machining Shops: Who Does WhatHow Japan's mold and machining supply chain works: who builds the tool, who runs production, how tooling is paid for, and what to check before you order.Oct 22, 2026Working with JapanJapanese Mechanical Components: Makers, Distributors, MISUMIHow Japan's mechanical components industry works: makers, distributors, MISUMI and MonotaRO, and where to buy Japanese bearings and parts outside Japan.Oct 22, 2026Working with JapanJapanese Electronic Components: Makers, Shosha, DistributorsLearn how Japanese electronic components reach buyers: maker direct, electronics trading companies (shosha), or authorized distributors, plus a checklist.Oct 22, 2026Working with JapanJapanese Chemical Industry: Supply Chain and Trading HousesHow Japan's chemical industry works: makers, chemical trading companies, and processors, how orders and prices flow, and where overseas buyers should buy.Oct 22, 2026Working with JapanMicron Hiroshima Expansion: Timeline, Funding, and SuppliersMicron broke ground on its Hiroshima cleanroom in July 2026. See the 2028 timeline, Japan's ¥536B support, and what suppliers should check.Oct 22, 2026Working with JapanJapanese Sales Engineers and FAEs: Roles and HandoffsLearn what Japanese sales engineers (gijutsu eigyo) and FAEs do, what to ask them for, how they hand off to design and QA, and why answers take time.Oct 22, 2026Working with JapanProduction Control in Japan: Scheduling, Shipping, Who to AskWhat production control (seisan kanri) does at Japanese plants: forecasts, naiji, scheduling, MRP, shipping, and what customers and suppliers should ask.Oct 22, 2026Working with JapanProduct Carbon Footprint Calculation for Japanese CustomersHow to answer a Japanese customer's CFP request: the METI/MOE guidance, ISO 14067, a 7-step PCF calculation, questions to ask, and English reply templates.Oct 22, 2026Working with JapanPrice Increase Requests in Japan: How Suppliers NegotiateLearn the 6 steps Japanese suppliers follow to request a price increase, the data they cite, and what buyers should expect under Japan's 2026 law.Oct 22, 2026