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Among 54 shortlisted applications to the British Business Awards 2026 - The Nineteenth Evening, the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan is delighted to announce the eight (8) candidates for this year's UK-Japan Partnership of the Year Award. The UK–Japan Partnership of the Year Award recognises a collaboration that has combined shared ambition, active cooperation and cross-border expertise to deliver tangible results and strengthen the relationship between the United Kingdom and Japan.

An inaugural celebration, new opportunities for membership and a growing UK–Japan business community.For nineteen years, the British Business Awards have celebrated the people, partnerships and achievements shaping UK–Japan business, with Tokyo at the heart of the occasion. This November, for the first time in the Awards' history, that experience will extend beyond the capital. On Friday, 13 November 2026, the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ) will welcome guests to the inaugural BBA2026 Kansai Viewing Reception, hosted at Canopy by Hilton Osaka Umeda, alongside The Nineteenth Evening at Fairmont Tokyo.

Among 54 shortlisted applications to the British Business Awards 2026 - The Nineteenth Evening, the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan is delighted to introduce the fourteen (14) nominees for this year's Entrepreneur / SME of the Year Award. The Entrepreneur or SME of the Year Award recognises an organisation that has combined entrepreneurial leadership, innovation and resilience with clear commercial success, customer impact and strong potential for future growth in Japan.

Among 54 shortlisted applications to the British Business Awards 2026 - The Nineteenth Evening, the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan is delighted to announce the seven candidates for this year's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award.

The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan is delighted to welcome YouMeWe to our ever-growing membership base. As a non-profit organisation dedicated to bridging the digital divide for youth in institutional care, YouMeWe plays a critical role in equipping Japan’s next generation with the confidence and independence needed to thrive in adulthood.

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.