Event Reports

On Tuesday, February 20th, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce held its 2024 Shinnenkai at HyLife Pork Table. Guests were swiftly greeted with their choice of drinks served by attentive HyLife staff and the delicious, appetizing aroma of sizzling pork—so enticing that a solo traveler almost became a...

It is election time once again, and we’d like to cordially ask you to help the Chamber, and help yourself become even more involved in the Canadian community in Japan, by running for the Board of Governors of the CCCJ! You will need to have another member fill out the document below if you wish to...

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ) celebrated a successful Hackathon "Renaissance" and Networking Party, attracting around 40 participants, on Friday, January 26th 2024. The event, serving as a catalyst for collaboration between Canada and Japan, aligns seamlessly with the CCCJ's...

Specialist professional recruitment firm Robert Walters Japan, a CCCJ Corporate member, released results of their latest survey concerning employees that accepted counteroffers to remain with their company. To learn more about this survey, read the report below:  More than a third of employees...

Specialist professional recruitment firm Robert Walters Japan, a CCCJ Corporate member, released results of their latest survey results on how benefits are being used as a means to avoid turnover. To learn more, read the report here 69% of employees surveyed said they consider bonus schemes the...

Click here to watch video highlights of the event! On the night of Friday, December 1, in the presence of HIH Princess Takamado and Ambassador Ian McKay, over two hundred esteemed guests were warmly welcomed to the theme of “Renaissance” for the much-anticipated return of the 2023 Maple Leaf Gala...

Specialist professional recruitment firm Robert Walters Japan, a CCCJ Corporate member, released results of their latest survey on salary and hiring trends in the Tokyo and Kansai areas of Japan. To learn more, read the report here   78% of professionals think companies in Japan should take work...

Specialist professional recruitment firm Robert Walters Japan, a CCCJ Corporate member, released results of their latest survey changing their jobs with the advent of ChatGPT in the workplace at both Japanese companies and gaishikei (foreign-affiliated companies). To learn more, read the report here...

Specialist professional recruitment firm Robert Walters Japan, a CCCJ Corporate member, released results of their latest survey looking at how employees are using ChatGPT and AI tools in the workplace at both Japanese companies and gaishikei (foreign-affiliated companies). To learn more, read the...

Need a Business Plan? Or Want to Upgrade Your Business Skills? Are you a business owner seeking a customized business plan for entering or expand-ng into the Japanese market? If so, we invite you to take part in the 30th Japan Market Expansion Competition—JMEC 30! By becoming a JMEC Project Client...

Robert Walters, a Corporate member, published the latest press release which features more results from their latest study on boomerang employees, professionals who return to their former place of work, which has seen an increase across global markets since the end of the pandemic and is a potential...

Analysis from a CCCJ Corporate Member, Robert Walters Japan’s latest survey conducted on professionals (20s to 50s and over) shows companies in Japan that permit side jobs are more attractive for potential employees. The data also suggests that respondents believe upskilling is a more enticing...