Membership | British Chamber of Commerce in Japan

Welcome to the nexus of UK-Japan business connection

Joining the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ) connects you to a distinguished network of more than 230 companies and a vibrant network of 3,700 members, each contributing to the advancement of UK-Japan business relations.

Membership offers exclusive access to senior executives across over forty industries, the British Embassy Tokyo, key policymakers in Japan, and visiting dignitaries from business, politics, and the royal circle. Members enjoy a seasoned calendar of high-calibre events featuring expert-led discussions, deep networking, and curated receptions that enrich professional and personal connections. The BCCJ also provides platforms to promote your business, share expertise, and play an active role in shaping UK-Japan economic ties.

BCCJ Membership Benefits

A comprehensive Membership Brochure can be found below.

Networking

Join an organisation bringing the right people together since 1948

Thought Leadership

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

Promotion & Communication

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

Professional Development

50+ events throughout the year tackling the topics that matter to our members

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

Corporate Memberships

Corporate

For companies with 26 or more employees worldwide that have strong UK connections or can positively contribute to the BCCJ’s mission. This membership is designed for businesses based in the Kanto region.

Please note that applications submitted between 1 January and 31 March will be carried over to the following Chamber year (April 2026 - March 2027), with membership fees applied accordingly.

JPY 250,000 / 12 months

Become a Member

Corporate (Non-Kanto)

For companies with 26 or more employees worldwide and hold significant UK links, or can contribute positively to the BCCJ’s mission. This membership is designed for businesses based in Japan, outside the Kanto region.

Please note that applications submitted between 1 January and 31 March will be carried over to the following Chamber year (April 2026 - March 2027), with membership fees applied accordingly.

JPY 170,000 / 12 months

Become a Member

Corporate (International)

For companies with 26 or more employees worldwide and hold significant UK links, or can contribute positively to the BCCJ’s mission. This membership is designed for businesses based outside of Japan.

Please note that applications submitted between 1 January and 31 March will be carried over to the following Chamber year (April 2026 - March 2027), with membership fees applied accordingly.

JPY 150,000 / 12 months

Become a Member

Entrepreneur

For SMEs and companies with 25 or fewer employees worldwide, that is not owned or controlled, either directly or indirectly, by a listed company. This membership is designed for businesses based in the Kanto region.

Please note that applications submitted between 1 January and 31 March will be carried over to the following Chamber year (April 2026 - March 2027), with membership fees applied accordingly.

JPY 100,000 / 12 months

Become a Member

Entrepreneur (Non-Kanto)

For SMEs and companies with 25 or fewer employees worldwide, that is not owned or controlled, either directly or indirectly, by a listed company. This membership is designed for businesses based in Japan, outside the Kanto region.

Please note that applications submitted between 1 January and 31 March will be carried over to the following Chamber year (April 2026 - March 2027), with membership fees applied accordingly.

JPY 80,000 / 12 months

Become a Member

Entrepreneur (International)

For SMEs and companies with 25 or fewer employees worldwide, that is not owned or controlled, either directly or indirectly, by a listed company. This membership is designed for businesses based outside of Japan.

Please note that applications submitted between 1 January and 31 March will be carried over to the following Chamber year (April 2026 - March 2027), with membership fees applied accordingly.

JPY 75,000 / 12 months

Become a Member

Individual Memberships

Individual

For individuals looking to stay posted with the latest from the Chamber community and have access to member-only events. This membership is designed for individuals residing in the Kanto region of Japan.

Please note that applications submitted between 1 January and 31 March will be carried over to the following Chamber year (April 2026 - March 2027), with membership fees applied accordingly.

JPY 50,000 / 12 months

Become a Member

Domestic Individual

For individuals looking to stay posted with the latest from the Chamber community and have access to member-only events. This membership is designed for individuals residing in Japan, outside the Kanto region.

Please note that applications submitted between 1 January and 31 March will be carried over to the following Chamber year (April 2026 - March 2027), with membership fees applied accordingly.

JPY 30,000 / 12 months

Become a Member

International Individual

For individuals looking to stay posted with the latest from the Chamber community and have access to member-only events. This membership is designed for individuals residing outside of Japan.

Please note that applications submitted between 1 January and 31 March will be carried over to the following Chamber year (April 2026 - March 2027), with membership fees applied accordingly.

JPY 30,000 / 12 months

Become a Member

Membership Brochure | メンバーシップガイド

We warmly invite you to discover membership with our comprehensive Membership Brochure.

Available in both Japanese and English, this guide offers a clear overview of the journey from initial consideration through to membership. When you feel ready to take the next step, we invite you to reserve a time to speak with a member of our team here.

The Membership Brochure can be downloaded and taken offline here.

会員案内の概要をご覧いただける「メンバーシップガイド」をご用意しております。

本ガイドは日本語版と英語版の両方をご用意しており、ご検討の初期段階からご入会に至るまでの流れを明確にご案内しています。次のステップへ進まれる際は、こちらよりBCCJチームとのご相談時間をご予約ください。

「メンバーシップガイド」はこちらからダウンロードいただけます。

What our members have to say

Eri Takeuchi

PR Consulting Dentsu

BCCJとの関わりを通じて、英国向け広報案件の際に心強いパートナーをご紹介いただけるネットワークがあることにとても助けられました。ネットワーキングイベントを通じて外資系企業や商工会議所がどのような課題意識を持っているのかを知る機会にもなり、私たちのPR業務の視野が広がりました。外資系のPR会社や協力会社とのネットワーク構築にもつながっており、まさに“つながり”の力を体感しています。

Jean-François Salzmann

Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars’ involvement with the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan is very natural for us. Over the years, I’ve seen how the Chamber creates genuine opportunities for people to meet, exchange ideas, and challenge each other’s thinking. For a firm like ours—deeply committed to supporting international businesses in Japan—this community is incredibly valuable.

What I appreciate most is the Chamber’s ability to bring together senior leaders across industries in a very open and forward-looking environment. These conversations help us better understand the needs of multinational organisations and the trends shaping the UK–Japan business corridor.

Membership also allows our team to contribute our expertise, build trust with potential partners, and stay connected to a community that shares our values of transparency, innovation, and responsible growth.

It is a relationship that continues to inspire us, both professionally and personally.

Helen Iwata

Sasuga! Communications

Being part of the BCCJ is such a joy. The Chamber consistently offers well-organised and meaningful events—informative, social, and always fun—and I’ve met a wonderfully wide range of business professionals in Japan through its community. The atmosphere is welcoming and friendly, and my involvement has led to new business opportunities. And I have to say… the warmth and laughter of Executive Director Sarah Backley are infectious—every interaction with the BCCJ leaves me feeling uplifted.

Ian Prideaux

PwC

The BCCJ is an important part of our support to UK companies doing business here in Japan. The BCCJ proactively help us to maintain and build our profile and networks here in Japan and work hard to put on meaningful events throughout the year as well as giving us the opportunity to get involved in various working groups. Many thanks to Sarah and the team for all of their help.

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Member Gets Member Scheme

Did you know that all BCCJ members can take advantage of the BCCJ Member-Gets-Member (MGM) scheme?

Introduce a new member company to the Chamber and, in return, you will an additional supply of free seat coupons* to attend our monthly events.

If you know a company that might be keen to join our vibrant and growing network of professionals and with an interest in promoting UK and Japan business relations, contact us at [email protected].

MGM – how to?

1. Identify a new BCCJ member company

2. Complete the Contact Form, in English or Japanese. Specify you would like to know more about MGM.

3. We will be in touch!

*In order to be eligible for the MGM scheme, the above process must happen before the new member has paid BCCJ membership fees.

*Free seat coupons are eligible to be used on tickets ¥5000 or less.