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- UK-Japan Relations
As the UK–Japan relationship enters a new chapter under Prime Minister Takaichi and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, we are pleased to share a curated summary of the key announcements and strategic outcomes from their bilateral meeting at Downing Street, London on 14 June 2026.
- New Members
The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ) welcomes Mirai no Mori to our expansive membership base! Mirai no Mori is a non-profit organization that provides learning opportunities in the outdoors for children living in care homes in Japan.
- New Members
The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ) welcomes Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo to our expansive membership base. A cultural icon within Tokyo, we are delighted to welcome one of Tokyo's most well-known and beloved hotels in the region.
- Past Event Round Ups
In partnership with BCCJ member, Expat UK Tax, and HLS Global, we were delighted to welcome members to a timely session tax. Focusing on a high-level breakdown of the tax landscape in 2026, topics covered Japanese corporate tax, UK tax obligations for overseas residents and Japanese income and inheritance tax. Enjoy the full write-up here.
- Community and Business
On 29 May 2026, Japan’s Diet passed a bill amending the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act ('FEFTA') to strengthen Japan’s screening framework for inward foreign direct investment. As these amendments may affect UK companies investing in or operating in Japan, this article outlines the key revisions introduced by the bill and considers their potential implications for BCCJ members.
- New Members
The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ) welcomes Hotel Indigo Karuizawa to our expansive membership base. Hotel Indigo Karuizawa offers a unique lodging experience that combines contemporary design with natural beauty allowing guests to enjoy a refreshing stay. An excellent destination for BBCJ members staying in the area is with a special discount also available for BCCJ members. Please email [email protected] for the discount link.
- Community and Business
The BCCJ is pleased to share this article from Rugby School Japan. If a summer camp is part of your family's plans this year, we invite you to explore a thoughtfully curated selection of programmes taking place across Tokyo.
- New Members
The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ) welcomes HireWise Japan to our expansive membership base. HireWise Japan offers specialised services that assist companies with their first hire in Japan.
- Past Event Round Ups
As a follow up to the BCCJ Global Forecast 2026 event, 'Sustain the Chain: Rethinking
Global Supply Chains in 2026' explored how increasingly complex geopolitical tensions and
global uncertainties are exposing the fragility of supply chains, and addressed how
organisations can respond with resilience, agility and adaptability.
Global Supply Chains in 2026' explored how increasingly complex geopolitical tensions and
global uncertainties are exposing the fragility of supply chains, and addressed how
organisations can respond with resilience, agility and adaptability.
- New Members
The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan is delighted to welcome CoeFont to our ever-expanding membership base. CoeFont is a Tokyo Institute of Technology-certified AI venture dedicated to dissolving language barriers through advanced artificial intelligence. With operations spanning Tokyo, San Mateo, and Los Angeles, the company continues to expand its global presence with a distinctly international outlook. (日本語は下に続きます。）
- New Members
The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ) welcomes A2Lab (Tutor Japan) to our expansive membership base.
- New Members
The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ) welcomes Gordon Brothers Japan to our expansive membership base. As leading global asset experts, Gordon Brothers Japan offers an extensive array of asset related services as well as lending & financing and trading. In their words, 'your partner through strategic change.'