Event Reports

CCCJ Chairman Wilf Wakely, Governor Stephen Huggins and HBA member Nobuo Nakazawa met with Seven & I Holdings Co. founder Masatoshi Ito on Sept. 18. Seven & I owns a number of Japan's most prominent brands, including Ito-Yokado superstores, the Sogo and Seibu department stores, Denny’s, Loft, and of...

By R. Sakai-Irvine The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan welcomed the Sept. 18 (Ottawa time) announcement that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will visit Canada on Sept. 23-24 for talks with his Canadian counterpart Prime Minister Stephen Harper. "The visit between the two PMs signals a...

First ever Canada-ASEAN Business Forum in Singapore In a historic next step for Canada‐ASEAN trade ties, the Canada‐ASEAN Business Council (CABC) will be organizing the first ever Canada‐ASEAN Business Forum on October 8‐9 2013 in Singapore. The Forum will be opened with keynote remarks from the...

The CCCJ appointed member and Rakugo comedic storyteller Katsura Sunshine as our Cultural Ambassador at an August 7 press conference at the Embassy of Canada, held to announce his upcoming 16-city North American tour. Sunshine was joined by his master and Rakugo superstar Katsura Bunshi VI for the...

The CCCJ is very pleased to report that Neil Moody, former Executive Director of the CCCJ has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Home Builders' Association of British Columbia as of August 1, 2013.  “After a lengthy recruitment process which brought forth several...

On June 27th the CCCJ held its 32nd Annual General Meeting at the Robbin's Club in Aoyama Itchome. CCCJ Chair Wilf Wakely along with the various Committee Chairs presented on the highlights of the past year at the CCCJ. Election results were announced welcoming new Board Members in while thanking...

Tokyo, July 1, 2013 Tokyo American Club (TAC) has revised its entrance fees for Resident Membership to make membership of the Club more accessible to the international community and to promote diversity in the Club’s Membership. Resident Membership entrance fees for foreign residents of Japan...

With the CCCJ Board of Governors Election ballot open, Candidates brought their last pitch to Members at the 2nd 'Meet the Candidates' social mixer held at the Roppongi Hills Club.  Presentations on Candidate platforms were followed by networking over a fine spread of food and cold beverages.  Many...

With the 2013 CCCJ Board of Governors Election nearly underway Candidates and Members gathered together for an enjoyable evening at Cafe 246 in Aoyama Itchome. Nearly all Candidates were present to meet with Members and present on what they wish to bring to the management of the Chamber should they...

On the 17th of June a group of over 60 CCCJ Members and guests welcomed Mr. Calin Rovinescu, the President and CEO of Air Canada to a luncheon at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo.  Mr. Rovinescu took the opportunity to update the audience about Air Canada and the airline industry in general since he last...

On the 13th of June, the CCCJ and our partner Chambers welcomed 340 guests to another sellout summer cocktail.  The food was delicious, drinks were cold and business cards were flying at this high powered international business networking event.  Special thanks to the CCCJ Events Committee for their...

On May 24th - 28 CCCJ Members and guests participated in our 13th Annual CCCJ Golf Tournament at the beautiful Tsutsujigaoka Country Club in Tochigi Prefecture. The weather was perfect for a great round of 18 followed by a fun after party and awards ceremony. Special thanks to the CCCJ Golf...