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With the freshness of autumn joining us once more, it is with great pleasure and excitement that we officially unveil the appointed judges of the British Business Awards 2026 - The Nineteenth Evening, alongside the much anticipated official theme announcement. The formal judging season for our shortlisted nominees began on the 7 October 2026, and will conclude on the 30 October. The British Business Awards (BBA) celebrate excellence, innovation, and integrity within the UK-Japan business community.

The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan is delighted to welcome Dekunovers Inc. to our ever-expanding membership base. Founded in 2010, Dekunovers Inc. is a Japan-based food and hospitality company creating memorable dining experiences for corporate, private and international clients. Through their culinary brand Sans nom, Dekunovers provide bespoke catering, premium bento, sushi experiences and full-course dining, with each menu designed around the occasion, the guests and the story their clients wish to tell.

The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan’s AI Safety, Security & Trust event explored the growing risks and challenges associated with AI adoption. Industry experts discussed emerging cyber threats, the importance of proactive security, and the need for flexible AI governance. Speakers emphasized that as AI develops rapidly, businesses must continuously assess risks, strengthen security systems, and establish clear responsibilities to ensure AI is used safely and responsibly.

The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan is delighted to welcome Standard Chartered Bank Japan as a Crystal Partner of the British Business Awards 2026, marking the fourth time the bank has partnered with the BBA. In 2025, Standard Chartered participated in the Awards from a different perspective, entering the Responsible Business category in recognition of its work to advance sustainable economic growth and responsible investment in Japan.

We are truly delighted to welcome another BBA2025 Winner as Partner to the British Business Awards 2026 - The Nineteenth Evening. Less than twelve months after CEO Paul Christie stepped onto the BBA stage to accept the 2025 Responsible Business Award, Walk Japan returns to the British Business Awards in a new capacity: as a Sapphire Partner for 2026, marking the company’s first-ever partnership with the Awards.

The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan is delighted to welcome Artyz Inc. to our ever-growing membership base. Artyz Inc. alongside their official joining, we have worked with them on a variety of occasions, mainly on event videography. View some of our recent event videos on the BCCJ Instagram account here, which Artyz Inc. filmed and edited.

Last November, Octopus Energy stepped onto the British Business Awards 2025 stage as UK–Japan Partnership of the Year. This June, they returned to the fold at our BBA2026 Pre-Launch Soirée, sharing their story through PechaKucha before a room of members, partners and friends. We are delighted to share another continuation of that story, as they join as Sapphire Partner for the British Business Awards 2026 - The Nineteenth Evening.

The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan is delighted to welcome Forvis Mazars back to the British Business Awards for a third consecutive year, joining The Nineteenth Evening as a Sapphire Partner for 2026. It is a partnership that has quietly grown alongside a significant chapter in the Forvis Mazars story.

The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan is delighted to welcome Indian Restauant Mumbai to our ever-growing membership base, and to share an exclusive BCCJ discount for all members. Speaking with CEO Popi Kuroda, 'as a group dedicated to serving authentic Indian cuisine across Japan and proudly catering for prestigious institutions like the Indian Embassy, we are excited to connect with the vibrant British and international business community in Japan.'

The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan is delighted to welcome Red Box Japan to our ever-growing membership base. Red Box Japan is the Japanese chapter of The Red Box Project, a grassroots charity founded in Portsmouth, UK, in 2017. Established in Tokyo in 2019, we brought the Red Box model to Japan to address period poverty and ensure that lack of access to menstrual products does not prevent students from attending school or participating fully in education.

The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan feels incredible warmth to once more announce Argentum Wealth Management as a supporter of the British Business Awards 2026, this year as a Sapphire Partner. It is the ninth consecutive year that the Tokyo-based financial advisory firm has supported the awards, and gives this year’s announcement a significance beyond the event in November.

The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan is delighted to welcome Sheepdog Theatre to our ever-growing membership base. Sheepdog Theatre is an international theatre ensemble based in Tokyo, and the only professional company in Japan producing a full season entirely in English. Every performance has Japanese subtitles, allowing Japanese and international audiences to share the same space and enjoy theatre together.