Event Report

Japanese follows English On November 18, 2014 the CCCJ Trade Policy Committee hosted an engagement with Canada’s chief negotiator, Mr. Ian Burney, and Canada’s lead negotiators for Government Procurement and Technical Barriers to Trade, who were in Tokyo for the seventh round of Canada-Japan...

  ***     *** On 31 October 2014, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ) hosted its annual Maple Leaf Gala at the Tokyo American Club, in Azabudai, Minato ward. This year’s Gala was hosted in the presence of Her Imperial Highness, Princess Takamado, and His Excellency, Ambassador of...

Last night, the CCCJ hosted its Mid-Summer’s Night Monthly Mixer at  Whistler Café, a cozy “Canadian Dining” themed restaurant tucked away behind Jimbocho station. Members and friends packed the small bar, and enjoyed an assortment of imported Canadian wines and brews.  Scandal Breweries' Ale and...

Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird commenced his fifth visit to Japan on 27 July, with a formal dinner in the Embassy’s impressive 4th floor, attracting a Sunday evening crowd of 150 people comprised of business people representing all of Canada’s key trade sectors.  Hosted by the CCCJ...

On July 1st,  the CCCJ held its 33nd Annual General Meeting at TMI Associates in Roppongi. CCCJ Chair Wilf Wakely along with other Committee Chairs reviewed highlights of the past year. The Nominations Committee  Election Overview was shared with members, and election results were announced...

On the 19th 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.  The CCCJ sends thanks to the CCCJ Events Committee...

CCCJ Cultural Ambassador Rakugo Comic Storyteller Katsura Sunshine Launches Rakugo World Tour, to Mark 85 Years of Japan - Canada Diplomatic Relations On the evening of 4 June, Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ) Cultural Ambassador Rakugo comic storyteller Katsura Sunshine launched his...

On May 23th,  33 CCCJ Members and guests participated in our 14th 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...

On the 22nd of May 2014, the CCCJ co-hosted a Public-Private Partnership (P3) Seminar with the Canadian Embassy to Japan. The event was a great success with the aid of our Supporting Organizations; the Embassy of the United States, the Japanese Cabinet Office, the American Chamber of Commerce in...

On the 23rd of April 2014, the CCCJ hosted a Joint Chamber briefing session with the ACCJ and the CCIFJ for the foreign business community presented by Mr. Hideaki Ibuki, Director of Cool Japan Promotion, METI, and Mr. Nobuyuki Ota, CEO of the Cool Japan Fund. The seminar alone garnered over 100...

As a part of the CCCJ's Tohoku Support Committee’s long-term commitment to backing the redevelopment of Tohoku, the CCCJ together with NPO Ganbatte 365 welcomed 14 students from Takata Senior High School in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, who arrived on Sunday, March 16th for a weeklong homestay...

Every year since 2011, O.G.A.(Ortiz Global Academy) has held the "A Christmas to Remember" holiday ball in Minamisanriku. The celebration is a chance to rejoice with old and new friends and family, and share a banquet rich in the exchange of traditions, International and Japanese. It is an...