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The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan is delighted to welcome Cambridge Online Education to our ever-growing membership base. As a UK-based education provider, Cambridge Online Education offers a range of flexible online learning opportunities, from British online schooling to specialist creative arts education and alternative learning pathways. We look forward to connecting them with our members and supporting stronger educational links between the UK and 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 Digital Technology and Innovation Award. The Digital Technology and Innovation Award recognises an organisation that has delivered outstanding digital or technological innovation, services or solutions in Japan, demonstrating the potential to drive progress and create meaningful impact.

The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan is pleased to highlight the opening of applications for JMEC 33, a seven-month business training programme conducted in English. Established in 1993, the Japan Market Expansion Competition brings together professionals from diverse countries and professional backgrounds to develop business plans for real companies and products in Japan, while building practical skills, market knowledge and professional networks. With its combination of lectures, workshops and hands-on business projects, JMEC offers participants the opportunity to gain practical experience in Japan’s business environment while helping companies explore opportunities for market entry and expansion.

Nineteen years of the British Business Awards have brought with them an extraordinary collection of stories, achievements and individuals who have helped shape the UK-Japan business relationship. As we approach The Nineteenth Evening, we are delighted to introduce the Official Media Partners of the British Business Awards 2026, whose creativity, expertise and international reach will help bring this year's celebrations to life across nations.

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 five (5) candidates for this year's New Market Entrant of the Year Award. The New Market Entrant of the Year Award recognises an individual or organisation that has entered the Japanese market within the past 12 months through strategic investment, partnerships, operations or other significant business activity, demonstrating long-term vision and potential for growth, innovation and broader impact.

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 (7) candidates for this year's Responsible Business Award. The Responsible Business Award recognises an organisation that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to responsible business practices and sustainability, with meaningful initiatives across environmental and social areas.

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 six (6) candidates for this year's Company of the Year Award. The Company of the Year Award recognises an organisation that has combined outstanding performance with strong leadership, innovation, investment in its people and a positive, lasting contribution to 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 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.