Event Report

Driven by demographic decline and labor shortages, Japan faces a critical inflection point in its immigration strategy. This evolving immigration landscape creates both challenges and opportunities for employers of foreign talent.The Canadian, American, and British Chambers of Commerce in Japan were...

On Wednesday, 29 July, the CCCJ joined 18 fellow Chambers of Commerce for Summer Cocktail 2026 at the Hilton Tokyo Rooftop Beer Garden Terrace, bringing together more than 300 attendees from Tokyo's international business community for an evening of networking and conversation.The event was a...

On Thursday, 16 July, the CCCJ joined the Irish Japanese Chamber of Commerce (IJCC) for a special Transatlantic Trivia Night 🇨🇦🇮🇪 , bringing together members from the Canadian, Irish, and Japanese business communities for a fun evening of trivia and networking at An SÓLÁS Irish Pub in Yoyogi.The...

On July 3, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ) welcomed members to its 2026 Annual General Meeting at the Embassy of Canada to Japan, providing an opportunity to reflect on another successful year for the Chamber, review our progress, and welcome our Board of Governors for the 2026–2028...

Building on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in March 2026, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ) was proud to participate in the Team Canada Trade Mission on June 24, bringing together leaders from Canada...

  Wellness event brings the community together for yoga, running and a healthy lunchOn Saturday, June 6, nearly 30 participants gathered at the Embassy of Canada to Japan for our third Move, Eat & Chill event, in partnership with the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BLCCJ)...

  116 golfers. A record-breaking day. And Canada’s own Ambassador to Japan leading the charge — at least for most of the round. Last week, the CCCJ Golf Scramble returned to the stunning 𝐓𝐬𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐮𝐣𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐨𝐤𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 in Tochigi, and it didn’t disappoint. Ambassador Ian McKay had his team in close...

On March 17th, 2026, the Professional Development and Education Committee of the CCCJ hosted the ever-so-popular Canadian Universities Alumni Mixer, Leprechaun Edition, at Coaster Shimokitazawa.Our vibrant community of CCCJ members and friends -- 95 registrants and walk-ins! -- enjoyed the evening...

“Leaders cast a very big shadow.” With that powerful observation, the CCCJ Global Diversity Management Committee’s second Effective Communication Series event set the tone for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion at the Embassy of Canada.The panel brought together four distinguished leaders...

On November 14th, 222  people dressed in beautifully coloured dresses, kimonos and black ties gathered at the newly opened The Fairmont Tokyo for the annual Maple Leaf Gala, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the CCCJ. Pre-festivities started with receptions on both the 43rd and 4th floors, each...

 On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ) hosted the seminar Effective Communication: A Key Driver of Career Growth at the Marunouchi Nijubashi Building in Tokyo. This seminar was organised by the Global Diversity Management Committee as part of the CCCJ’s...

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (hashtagCCCJ), through the generous support  of a shtag      DLA Piper’s Tokyo office, hosted an exclusive roundtable titled “LNG Canada – A Narrow Road to the Deep North”, spotlighting the evolving energy partnership between Canada and Japan. Moderated by P...