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Joint Statement on the Entry Restrictions in Japan

The BCCJ and other international Chambers of Commerce in Japan today issued a joint statement on the country's entry restrictions, calling for key actions to safely resume international travel. The BBA 2021 categories are: Company of the Year, UK-Japan Partnership, Entrepreneur of the Year, Responsible Business, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Digi-tech Innovation

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.

Events

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30 Nov 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 | 17.00 - 17.45

From surviving to thriving: building a brighter future

On 30th November, the BCCJ will sit down with globally recognised Cambridge “pracademic” and pro...

07 Dec 2021 | 08.00 - 09.30

BCCJ Breakfast Club III (in person event)

This is the third of the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ)’s new in-person event series:...

08 Dec 2021 - 08 Dec 2021 | 14.00 - 15.00

Welcome Wednesdays - Meet the New BCCJ Members (online)

Note: A Zoom access link will be sent to all participants 2 hours before the session is scheduled to...

12 Feb 2022 - 12 Feb 2022 | 10.00 A.M. - 21.00 p.m.

6th Inter-Chamber Ski Race

Members, friends and families of foreign chambers of commerce retreat for a friendly race and a grea...

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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November 30, 2021

UK-Japan Travel Advice – Omnicron COVID-19 variant (Nov 30 2021)

Entry to Japan From 30 November 2021, foreign nationals (including British nationals) who do not hav ...

November 26, 2021

BBA 2021 Winner Profile: DEI – Unilever Japan

Unilever Japan has scooped the newest British Business Award—Diversity, Equity and Inclusion—(up ...

November 26, 2021

BCCJ Joins Christmas British Market at BLBG’s The Playhouse (Dec 12)

This year, the BCCJ is joining forces with Chamber member the British Luxury Brands Group for the Ch ...

November 26, 2021

Marking Black History Month

In October, the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ) marked Black History Month, an event to ...

Projects

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Joint Chambers of Commerce in Japan PARALLIANCE

The Paralympics are coming to Japan! The British Chamber of Commerce Japan is pleased to be co-creator of the Paralliance, a coalition of 20 international chambers of commerce in Japan, with a mission to “support Japan’s delivery of the To...

Regional Hub

UK in Japan MAPPED Japan is home to a vibrant and thriving UK business community, as well as a variety of rich, cultural hotspots that connect the dots between the two nations. As the relationship continues to blossom in new ways, the British Chamber...

Digital-Technology Innovation

Digital technologies impact innovation in all sectors of the economy, from aerospace to agriculture. Businesses are becoming increasingly reliant on technology to reshape more effective business practices, achieve clean growth and reduce business res...

Responsible Business

Responsible Business sits as the third pillar of Chamber vision project, BCCJ 5.0. At the BCCJ, we recognise the growing importance of applying business activities in a manner that considerate of economic, social and environmental benefits for all st...

Diversity & Inclusion

At the BCCJ, we are committed to advancing Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), and this runs through everything we do. D&I is embedded in our Governance and operations, recruitment of people, elections for our Executive Committee (Excom), nominees...

BCCJ Edu-Group

The world is changing. And so too is education. The BCCJ Edu-Group is designed to bring educators together in person and online to learn, share, and inspire. Through thought leadership and new collaborations, we can bring about changes to how we thin...