Event Reports

On April 17th, media training specialist David Wagner of Kreab Gavin Anderson delivered an interactive, thought-provoking session providing insight on  how leaders can effectively deal with media in times of crisis. The highly-engaged audience of 50 actively participated in the entertaining seminar...

On Wednesday, May 9th, Mr. Marvin Hildebrand, Director General of Trade Policy for the Government of Canada presented to a roundtable gathering of CCCJ Corporate Members discussing the recently launched Canada-Japan EPA negotiations. Marvin presented on the global strategy of the Government of...

With Japan representing the world's 3rd largest economy and being home to some of the most globally successful companies, the country has for a number of years been of top interest for many foreign investors. However, as of late and most recently due to a number of highly publicized corporate...

The Royal Park Hotel in Nihonbashi is holding a Canadian Food Fair where different Canadian cuisine can be enjoyed in each of their hotel restuarants, Palazzo, Sumidi and Symphony. See the offical flyer fo the event in the attached files:

Air Canada announced today that its Calgary to Tokyo Narita non-stop flights will operate year-round beginning this winter. Air Canada's non-stop Calgary-Tokyo Narita flights now year-round. Only airline to offer non-stop scheduled flights from Alberta to Asia. CALGARY, Feb. 29, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ -...

The third (3rd) vessel under the joint venture with Ultra Bulk A/S of Denmark has been named as “M/V Ultra Saskatoon” by the Sponsor Mrs. Mardele Lynn Atchison, spouse of His Worship Mayor Donald Atchison, the City of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on the day of January 10, 2012 at the Shin-Kasado Dockyard...

Canpotex welcomes new delivery of vessel in Japan with capacity of 60,000 metric tons of potash. U-SEA Colonsay Sets Sail for first Maiden voyage. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Earlier today in Japan, Mr. Jim Prokopanko, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Canpotex, and President and Chief Executive...

On Friday, Toys“R”Us Japan opened its newest location in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. The Toys“R”Us/Babies“R”Us Sendai Izumiosawa store, located in the AEON Sendai Izumiosawa Shopping Center, represents the company’s support for the revitalization process in the Tohoku area, says Monika Merz...

Davis LLP is pleased to announce that seven leading Japanese lawyers have joined the firm. The group is led by Hiroaki Takahashi, one of Japan's top commercial and finance practitioners. Mr. Takahashi is ranked in the Legal 500, Best Lawyers and Guide to the World's Leading Lawyers at the highest...

By the closest margin ever, the North American team, comprised of members from the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) and the Canadian Chamber Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ), won the 8th North America-Europe Golf Challenge in Japan. Held at the Atsugi Kokusai Country Club, the event...

Dear CCCJ Members past and present, With great sadness I must inform you of the passing last week in Vancouver of John Powles, a former CCCJ president and as great a friend of Japan as Canada has ever produced. As many of you may already be aware, John died on Sunday at the Lion's Gate Hospital...

The deadline for nominations to the Board of Governors for the term 2008-2010 closed on Friday, April 11. A recommended slate was then approved at  April 16, Board of Governors meeting. Members will soon receive an election ballot by mail. Results will be announced at the Annual General Meeting on...