Event Reports

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan is pleased to welcome Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi as the new Chair of its Honorary Board of Advisors (HBA).Ambassador Yamanouchi served as Japan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Canada from 2022 until July 2026, before retiring from Japan’s...

On Friday, September 18, the Ontario Trade and Investment Office in Tokyo, with the support of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ), hosted the 2026 Sprucegrove Investment Seminar, “Quality Across Borders – Navigating Concentration and Structural Change,” at the Embassy of Canada to...

LNG From Canada? Know the Positive StoryEnergy for a Secure Future’s new report, When Our Nation Builds, examines the economic, social and community benefits generated by LNG Canada, Coastal GasLink and the broader natural gas sector in British Columbia. It demonstrates how the growth of LNG in...

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...

Team Canada returns to Japan this September for three exciting matches, including a test match against Japan and two Pacific Nations Cup fixtures. Whether you're a longtime rugby fan or simply looking for a chance to support Team Canada, come out and cheer on the Canadian side!1. Canada vs. Japan —...

 Are you a young professional, mid-career employee, entrepreneur, or someone else looking to broaden and upgrade your business skills while living and working in Japan?The Japan Market Expansion Competition (JMEC) is a unique executive education program that brings together professionals from...

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ) is pleased to share the Canadian Ecosystem Report, recently released by our Small Business member DMZ Japan.Canada is one of the world's most open, diverse, and talent-rich economies, and it is building real momentum. Capital is flowing, partnerships...

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)...