France Japon Eco

France Japon Eco is a quarterly bilingual (French/Japanese) magazine published by the Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Française du Japon (CCIFJ). It is the only magazine entirely bilingual in French and Japanese dedicated exclusively to the Japanese economy and society. Each issue includes highlights of current events, a full dossier on an economic or social theme, interviews with French and Japanese personalities, and technical, legal, and tax articles. The magazine was first published in 1978, succeeding the publication Japon Economie Marché. Its first issue focused on French ready-to-wear in Japan. In 1991, the French daily Le Monde considered it 'one of the best French-language publications on the Japanese economy.' The editorial line is that of a chamber of commerce magazine: it highlights members' knowledge of the Japanese market rather than asking what they do there. Themes are chosen to better understand the evolution of local society and economy. The magazine also surveys the image of France and its economy in Japan. Typical sections include an editorial, news, and a dossier. Past editorial writers and interviewees include Bernard Kouchner, Anne Lauvergeon, Henri Giscard d'Estaing, Benoît Potier, Shuichiro Yamanouchi, Taizo Nishimuro, Harufumi Mochizuki, Fumio Ohtsubo, Kenji Tachikawa, Tetsuzo Fuyushiba, Akihito Tembo, and Yasuo Fukuda. The magazine is available in digital format and is part of the CCIFJ's publications, which aim to help understand Japan, keep readers informed of business life in Japan, and give visibility to companies.

France Japon Eco was first published in 1978, succeeding the publication Japon Economie Marché. The first issue focused on French ready-to-wear in Japan. In the editorial of the first issue, the French Ambassador to Japan, Louis Dauge, wrote: 'In inaugurating a new series of bulletins under the name France Japon Éco, the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan wanted to make this publication a more open and broader instrument of communication.' Thirty years later, its mission has not changed. France Japon Eco gives voice to CCIFJ members and many Japanese companies, highlighting their knowledge of their profession and sector. In 1991, the French daily Le Monde considered it 'one of the best French-language publications on the Japanese economy.' The magazine is a chamber of commerce magazine that highlights its members' knowledge of the Japanese market rather than asking what they do there. Themes are chosen with a view to better understanding the evolution of local society and economy. The magazine also surveys the image of France and its economy in the country. Typical sections include an editorial, news, and a dossier. Past editorial writers include Bernard Kouchner (Minister of Foreign Affairs), Anne Lauvergeon (Areva), Henri Giscard d'Estaing (Club Med), Benoît Potier (Air Liquide), and Shuichiro Yamanouchi. Past interviewees include Taizo Nishimuro (Toshiba), Harufumi Mochizuki (METI), Fumio Ohtsubo (Matsushita), Kenji Tachikawa (JAXA), Tetsuzo Fuyushiba (Minister of Land), Akihito Tembo (Idemitsu Kosan), and Yasuo Fukuda (before his appointment as Prime Minister). The magazine is published quarterly and is available in digital format. Recent issues include N°186 (July 2026) on human resources, N°185 (March 2026) on the yen, N°184 (September 2025) on Japanese dreams, N°183 (September 2025) on brands and Japan, N°182 (June 2025) on new mobility, N°181 (March 2025) on ideas for the future, N°180 (December 2024) on energy transformation, N°179 (October 2024) on digital automobiles, N°178 (June 2024) on Japan as a startup nation, N°177 (March 2024) on innovation, N°176 (December 2023) on retail tech, and N°175 (October 2023) on automobile mobility.

• 2026

  Issue N°185 (March 2026) on the yen published.

• 2026

  Issue N°186 (July 2026) on human resources published.

• 2025

  Issue N°181 (March 2025) on ideas for the future published.

• 2025

  Issue N°182 (June 2025) on new mobility published.

• 2025

  Issue N°183 (September 2025) on brands and Japan published.

• 2025

  Issue N°184 (September 2025) on Japanese dreams published.

• 2024

  Issue N°177 (March 2024) on innovation published.

• 2024

  Issue N°178 (June 2024) on Japan as a startup nation published.

• 2024

  Issue N°179 (October 2024) on digital automobiles published.

• 2024

  Issue N°180 (December 2024) on energy transformation published.

• 2023

  Issue N°175 (October 2023) on automobile mobility published.

• 2023

  Issue N°176 (December 2023) on retail tech published.

• 1991

  Le Monde considers it 'one of the best French-language publications on the Japanese economy'.

• 1978

  First issue of France Japon Eco published, succeeding Japon Economie Marché.

The only fully bilingual French-Japanese magazine dedicated exclusively to the Japanese economy and society, serving as a communication tool for the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan.

• France Japon Eco magazine

  Quarterly bilingual French-Japanese magazine dedicated to the Japanese economy and society.

• France Japon Eco digital

  Digital edition of the magazine available online.

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2. 2Les services de la CCI France Japon | CCI France Japonccifj.or.jp
3. 3Services aux entreprises | CCI France Japonccifj.or.jp
4. 4Contacter le service appui commercial | CCI France Japonccifj.or.jp
5. 5France Japon Ecowikidata.org
6. 6France Japon Ecofr.wikipedia.org