Event Reports

  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...

Call for Nominations 2026It’s election time once again, and we invite you to take part by either nominating a fellow member, or putting your own name forward, for the Board of Governors of the CCCJ.Serving on the Board is a valuable opportunity to help shape the Chamber’s direction while deepening...

“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...

The spring 2025 edition of the Canadian Universities Alumni Mixer was held on Thursday, April 17th, at Hobgoblin Shibuya. Once again, participants — around 50 Canadian alumni and friends — enjoyed a cheerful and “beer-full” evening making new connections and revitalizing past acquaintances. A huge ...

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...

Click here to watch video highlights of the event!On Friday, December 6, over 250 distinguished guests gathered at The Okura Tokyo for the annual Maple Leaf Gala, hosted by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ). This year’s theme, Régénération, set the tone for an evening of renewal...