Business

The CCCJ launched its inaugural Executive Forum, inviting chamber executives to discuss their businesses together including the challenges and opportunities that they face in Japan. Ambassador of Canada to Japan Ian Burney welcomed the attendees to the Official Residence, stressing the importance of...

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) conducts a survey every year on the obstacles foreign-affliated companies face in Japan and the the attractiveness of Japan the companies feel for the purpose to improve the business environment in Japan. The result will be utilized as a source of policy...

The Tokyo One-Stop Business Establishment Center (TOSBEC) provides centralized services for procedures needed to establish a company or to start up a business in Tokyo, such as certification of Articles of Incorporation, company registration, taxes, pension and social insurance, and immigration...

The Canadian athletic apparel retailer lululemon welcomed its grand opening of its Ginza Six store on April 20. Established in 1998, the Vancouver-based company has seen tremendous success in the international market, and is now back in Tokyo. CCCJ Executive Director Jim Zhang met with Ken Lee, SVP...

Sponsorship opportunities Glenn Gould/Canada 150 Sponsor Japan and Canada have an extraordinary history of friendship, harmony, economic and cultural exchange. From Marshall McLuhan to Anne of Green Gables, Inuit Art to Glenn Gould, Canada and its culture have enjoyed appreciation and a warm welcome...

The Canadian - Summer 2016. Vol 16. Issue 03. Chamber Voices - Inaka Innovation: TURN THE BEAT AROUND  By Neil Van Wouw - Helps people use location-based messaging (digital signage) to more efficiently communicate with customers, staff and communities. www.vanten.com/   NEW IDEAS IN RURAL JAPAN ARE...

The Canadian - Summer 2016. Vol 16. Issue 03. Housing Trends - Bed, Bath & Beyond: GOOD AGENT, BAD AGENT By Adam German - From Brantford, Ontario. He’s lived in Japan for 13 years working with the most widely used, international real estate platforms across all levels of property management. Got a...

The Canadian - Summer 2016. Vol 16. Issue 03. Asia Pacific View - Index Card: THE MAKING OF THINGS By Joseph Caron - Former Ambassador of Canada to Japan, an honorary professor with the Institute of Asian Research at the University of British Columbia and a distinguished fellow with the Asia Pacific...

The Canadian - Summer 2016. Vol 16. Issue 03. Event Report - Growing Together: CHRISTY CLARK by R. Sakai-Irvine   THE PREMIER LOOKS TO AN INNOVATIVE FUTURE FOR THE JAPAN-B.C. RELATIONSHIP A CCCJ-backed luncheon on May 30 headlined by British Columbia Premier Christy Clark was all about trans-Pacific...

The Canadian - Summer 2016. Vol 16. Issue 03. Member Profile - Donna Carter: PEOPLE ARE PEOPLE By: Jeff. W. Richards   BUSINESS STRATEGY FOR MANULIFE IN JAPAN STARTS AND ENDS WITH UNDERSTANDING CULTURAL DIFFERENCES An extensive career in financial services with Manulife has taken Donna Cotter across...

The Canadian - Summer 2016. Vol 16. Issue 03. Cover Story - Mackenzie Clugston: PUSHING FORWARD By Jeff W. Richards   AS HE MOVES ON TO NEW CHALLENGES, THE CANADIAN AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES DIPLOMACY AND TRADE RELATIONS The Ambassador of Canada to Japan Mackenzie Clugston, will be leaving the foreign...

The Canadian - Summer 2016. Vol 16. Issue 03. Chamber Insights: Open Arms - KOBE PREFECTURE ENTICES FOREIGN COMPANIES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CANADIANS TO LEARN AND INVEST By Ron Haigh - Ron Haigh is the chairman of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan and Toyota Motor Corporation project manager...