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July 19 (Fri) – July 20 (Sat) 2019, the British Market Council will be hosting their 訪問セミナーat  British Hills. There will be a number of high-profile speakers from the UK-Japan community. Interested persons, please print and fill out the following form.

TOKYO/SINGAPORE/HONG KONG, 20 May 2019 – ESR, a leading Asia Pacific focused logistics real estate platform, today announced the closing of ESR Japan Logistics Fund 3 (RJLF3) with initial capacity to capitalize up to JPY200 billion (circa US$1.8 billion) of real estate projects from the ESR development pipeline in Greater Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya.

Alan Mockridge, President of Intralink America, pinpoints the three big reasons many North American startups are failing to make headway in Japan.

While dreaming of setting up a business that could impact the world, even in a small way, Duco Delgorge stumbled upon what every entrepreneur needs: a gap in the market.

The British Chamber of Commerce in partnering with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to promote and deliver an upcoming FinTech Business Camp Tokyo 2019.

In Japan’s mature and fiercely competitive audio market, Nobu Asai is helping high-end loudspeaker manufacturer KEF punch above its weight.

BCCJ members speak on International Women’s Day 2019

“Rugby is a growing, thriving, global sport because it is inclusive and fosters diversity at all levels,” Rob Abernethy told attendees of the BCCJ’s “Diversity in Rugby” luncheon in Tokyo, on March 26.

At last night’s 2019 BCCJ Annual General Meeting (AGM), the 2019-2020 BCCJ Executive Committee (Excom) was presented to Chamber members and distinguished guests, including the CEO of the British Paralympics Association, Mike Sharrock.

Survey shows attractiveness, trust remains high

Despite the Brexit debate, the UK’s attractiveness among young people in the world’s leading nations exceeds that of pre-European Union referendum levels. That is according to Powers of Attraction, an April 2018 study commissioned by the British Council to get insight into how trust in people, government and institutions across the world shift over time.

Breaking news from the New York International Auto Show – the World Car of the Year jury just announced that the Jaguar I-PACE is now officially the best car in the world! A hearty congratulations from the BCCJ to Jaguar Land Rover for this incredible accomplishment! In a hall packed full of the world’s media, TV cameras, and satellite broadcasters, the Jaguar I-PACE was awarded to rapturous applause – 2019 World Car of the Year – the highest accolade that any car can receive.

**We are delighted to welcome Croda as the newest corporate member of the BCCJ!**