Event Reports

The CCCJ CSR Committee announced on October 16, 2017 that with the partnership with HOPE International Development Agency, it will contribute JPY 180,000 towards a new well for rural Cambodia, capable of providing safe and clean drinking water to 4-6 families (20-30 people) A large part of HOPE’s...

Friday, July 21st, 2017, CCCJ held joint Chamber cocktails part at Embassy of Canada in Japan. 13 chambers and over 300 participants joined and this was one of the biggest business network events in this summer. People in attendance built new relationship each other, and they enjoyed seasonal foods...

On July 30th, CCCJ held the Canadian Foundation 150th anniversary event with Embassy of Canada in Japan. In addition to more than 450 participants from various Canada-Japan business communities, the representatives of CCCJ and the Embassy were in attendance. Ian Burney, ambassador of Canada welcomed...

On June 22nd, CCCJ held Annual General Meeting to Japan at Embassy of Canada. New chairman, Neil van Wouw welcomed members at the meeting. Ken Arbour, chairman of recommended election supervisory committee announced the result of governing board election and introduced new vice chairman, Robert...

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...

CCCJ Executives and members welcomed Ms. Laurel Broten, President and CEO of Nova Scotia Business Inc. to Japan on Monday, May 29th at the Embassy of Canada to Japan. CCCJ Honourable Advisor and former Ambassador to Canada Sadaaki Numata and former CCCJ Chair Wilf Wakely presented the vision of...

1. Importance of unfettered economic activities throughout the three NAFTA countries (1) As private sectors in North America become increasingly interdependent, NAFTA’s role is becoming greater. Free trade and enhanced mobility of people in the region promotes business activities of Japanese...

TOKYO, May 15, 2017—The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ) is pleased to name award-winning Custom Media as publisher and exclusive advertising agency of The Canadian magazine’s special issue to mark the country’s 150 years of Confederation. CCCJ Chairman Ron Haigh said: “The 150th...

In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of individuals, organisations and companies tackling social and environmental issues in Japan. Entrepreneurs, nonprofit organisations, and big businesses continue to push boundaries and find innovative ways to address the defining...

The CCCJ's 16th Annual Golf tournament brought together 51 ethusiastic golfers from Tokyo's business community this year at Tsutsujigaoka Country Club. A day of perfect weather, with blue skies and just enoguh sun, we enjoyed a full day of golf and beer before finishing off with an award dinnner...

Another night to remember.  Over 250 guests attended the second ever Joint-Chamber Charity Sake Tasting and Networking Party at Tokyo American Club on May 17, 2017. In cooperation with partner chambers (ACCJ, ANZCCJ, DCCJ, NCCJ, GrCCJ, SCCIJ, AHK, CCI France Japon, SACCJ, BLCCJ, Spanish chamber)...