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The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan

Our mission is to strengthen business ties between the UK & Japan, promote and support the business interests of all our members, and actively encourage new British business into the Japanese market as well as Japanese investment into the UK.

Business Exchange and Networking

The BCCJ events programme comprises five different event types, each with specific objects and attractions. Book yourself into a BCCJ event now and begin to enjoy the benefits of our network.

Techs in the City Powered by PechaKucha 20x20

On February 20, the BCCJ will be hosting a special lunchtime event as part of International PechaKucha Day. With the theme of this year’s session, ‘Techs in the City’, we will be handing over the mic at The CORE Tokyo Shimbashi, to a selection of pioneering BCCJ members and friends who are creating transformative tech and innovation platforms to tackle some of the 21st century’s most probing challenges.

Events

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20 Feb 2020 | 12.00 - 14.30

Techs in the City Powered by PechaKucha 20x20

Join our fourth BCCJ PechaKucha event, this time to learn from, celebrate and support great tech par...

21 Feb 2020 | 15.00 - 16.30

Three years as Ambassador in London - Special Lecture by former Ambassador to the UK Mr. Koji Tsuruoka

Three years as Ambassador in London...

27 Feb 2020 | 12.00 - 14.00

Global Commercial Property Monitor with RICS: where should you be doing your next deal?

How much corporate rent are you paying? Is your property portfolio in check and returning value? Joi...

04 Mar 2020 | 12.00 - 14.00

New Horizons: what's next for the UK and British Business?

The UK has left the EU. A transition period is now in effect until the end of 2020, and new rules wi...

25 Mar 2020 | 11.00 - 14.00

BCCJ Responsible Business Forum

Carbon neutral: what does it mean for businesses, the planet, and society, and how can we achieve it...

27 Apr 2020 | 18.30 - 20.30

BCCJ Annual General Meeting 2020

We warmly encourage all BCCJ members to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM) taking place from 18...

Networking

Join an organisation with a 71-year history of bringing the right people together

Thought Leadership

Help to shape the business dialogue, while learning from experienced CEOs and change agents

Promotion & Communication

Nine communication channels for members to utilise, including BCCJ website and newsletter

Professional Development

40+ events throughout the year tackling the topics that matter to your people

Community

Engage with a host of programmes addressing community and societal challenges shared by the UK and Japan

Access

Forge strong and sustainable working relationships with business leaders, officials and policy makers

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News

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February 14, 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Helpful links and advice

Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to ...

February 14, 2020

2020-2021 BCCJ Executive Committee Elections – NOMINATIONS OPEN!

Do you have the ambition and drive to steer one of Japan’s most active and influential business or ...

February 13, 2020

ESR forms philanthropic partnership with National University of Singapore, donating S$200,000 to its NanoNASH PhD Scholarship Programme

ESR Cayman Limited (“ESR” or the “Company”; SEHK Stock Code: 1821), the largest APAC focused ...

February 12, 2020

BCCJ Platinum Member Robert Walters Release Salary Survey 2020

About the Salary Survey With a 21-year history, Robert Walters’ annual Salary Surveys are the ...

Projects

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BCCJ Brexit Helpdesk

The UK’s departure from the European Union (EU) could have wide-scale implications for businesses across the industrial spectrum. Continued preparation for the end of the transition period is critical for business and trade leaders. The BCCJ en...

British Business Awards

For over a decade the British Business Awards gala event has recognised excellence and promoted success and innovation across all industries. The BBA also acclaim the important social contributions made by organisations through their commitment to co...

BCCJ 5.0

BCCJ 5.0 is designed to connect members with a future of innovation and inclusion, whiile upholding the BCCJ mission of strengthening business ties between the UK and Japan. The 5.0 project is based on 3 key pillars which we believe are vital for the...

Diversity & Inclusion

At the BCCJ, we are committed to advancing Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), and this runs through everything we do. Since April 2012, we have been running D&I programme designed to promote greater understanding of, and develop support mechanisms for, t...

Small is Great

In 2011, the BCCJ launched it "Small is Great" programme, designed to create an open platform for entrepreneurs and SMEs to build networks and leverage success stories. Around 35% of BCCJ member companies are SMEs, and SiG provides these members with...

Rugby Alliance

The BCCJ is proud to be a founding member of the Rugby Alliance, a coalition of eight international chambers of commerce in japan. The mission of the Alliance is to support Japan’s delivery of a 2019 rugby tournament, "fostering a legacy of more in...