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Few countries have proven to be more resilient in the face of a natural disaster than Japan. From an uptick in extreme weather conditions, to its geographical positioning in the Pacific Ring of Fire, Japan has experienced countless disasters over over recent decades. Despite this, when events like what occurred on January 1 take place, they have a habit of catching us all of us off-guard.
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While 2024 shapes up to be yet another “keep-us-on-our-toes-year” on the sustainability front—with everything from tackling social implications of artificial intelligence to navigating debates on ESG topics as we head into another election cycle—one area will stay front and center for companies and their sustainability teams: climate disclosure.
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An award-winning group which operates exclusively in the cultural, entertainment and mega-events sectors, has rebranded under a consolidated new name and tagline: BLR WORLD – Simply Brilliant People.
- New Members
The firm provides corporate boards and executives with strategic advice and services relating to investor engagement, environmental, social, and corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and shareholders activism, strategic communications, investor relations, and research.
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We’re an expert cloud adjacent business that has grown from our 2006 IaaS origins in Japan. Our unique technical capabilities have developed from A24’s 15+ year heritage of building, monitoring and managing highly engineered IT infrastructure in Japan. We assist global organisations looked to extend their footprint into the Japan market through introductions, connections and operations establishment.
On Wednesday January 24th, Her Excellency Julia Longbottom CMG, the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to Japan, gave a presentation to Senior School students at the British School in Tokyo entitled: “A Career in Diplomacy”.
- Community and Business
On Monday February 19, the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ) will begin accepting applications for the 2024-2025 BCCJ Executive Committee (Excom).
- Past Event Round Ups
Japan concluded its presidency of the G7 in December, a position that saw the country in the spotlight, but the impact of its activities in 2023 will continue for decades. Last year was an unprecedented period for the UK–Japan relationship, with positive developments in areas ranging from security and energy to business and culture.
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On 25 January, specialist professional recruitment firm Robert Walters Japan announced results of ‘counteroffers’ from employees in its Salary Survey 2024*.
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Sanderson Design Group PLC is a luxury interior furnishings company that designs, manufactures and markets wallpapers, fabrics and paints. It is the proud home of some of the UK’s most respected fabric and wallpaper houses, including Clarke & Clarke, Harlequin, Morris & Co., Sanderson, Scion and Zoffany.
- Member Spotlight
BCCJ Junior Editor, Ami Endo caught up with Beni Powell, Sales Account Manager at British Council Japan to learn more about the crucial role of English language in global business success.
- British Business Awards
The 16th annual British Business Awards
“Challenge the ordinary, achieve the extraordinary”
celebrates the very best of UK-Japan business relations,
organised by the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan.
The best of UK-Japan relations, as well as British excellence, innovation, diversity, entrepreneurship and responsible business contributions in Japan were recognised last night at the British Business Awards 2023 (BBA2023), welcoming over 330 guests to the Hilton Tokyo.
“Challenge the ordinary, achieve the extraordinary”
celebrates the very best of UK-Japan business relations,
organised by the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan.
The best of UK-Japan relations, as well as British excellence, innovation, diversity, entrepreneurship and responsible business contributions in Japan were recognised last night at the British Business Awards 2023 (BBA2023), welcoming over 330 guests to the Hilton Tokyo.