Overview

• North Rhine-Westphalia's Economic Minister Mona Neubaur is leading a delegation to Japan this week.
• The visit focuses on enhancing cooperation in climate-friendly energy sources and the circular economy.
• The delegation will visit Tokyo, Fukushima, and Osaka, key partner regions for North Rhine-Westphalia.
• Business representatives accompanying Neubaur include those specializing in hydrogen trucks and battery recycling.
• Düsseldorf, home to Germany's largest Japanese community, seeks to deepen its economic and cultural ties with Japan.