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Expo 2025 Osaka | The UK’s Participation

Download latest ‘Tender Notices‘   What is a World Expo? A World Expo is a global event that showcases the achievements of world nations whilst educating the public, sharing innovation and encouraging collaboration. Taking place every five years and lasting for six months, World Expos play host to extraordinary exhibitions, diplomatic assemblies, business meetings, public …

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2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Updates and Support

On January 1, 2024, a 7.5-magnitude quake rattled the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa, causing devastation across the region. Continued search-and-rescue efforts have been severely hampered by harsh winter conditions and severed/blocked-off roads. Meanwhile, tens of thousands remain displaced, seeking water, warmth and temporary housing in an area predominantly made up of elderly citizens. Throughout January, …

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Government Relations

Government Relations is the Chamber’s 4th and most recent pillar, introduced in 2022 to develop and maintain relationships and collaboration efforts with outside entities. The group assists with raising the overall awareness of the BCCJ through media, liasons and by maintaining a strong voice and brand. The Government Relations committee also focuses on Chamber advocacy …

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Digital-Technology Innovation

Digital technologies impact innovation in all sectors of the economy, from aerospace to agriculture. Businesses are becoming increasingly reliant on technology to reshape more effective business practices, achieve clean growth and reduce business resource costs. The BCCJ is committed to bringing businesses and innovation organisations together to find modern-day technological solutions. 航空宇宙産業から農業まで、あらゆる産業における革新にデジタルテクノロジーが持つ影響はとても大きいです。また、テクノロジーはより効果的なビジネス手法、環境低負荷かつ低資源な経済の成長に不可欠なものになりつつあります。英国商業会議所(BCCJ)は、ビジネスと革新的な組織を結びつけることによって、現代におけるテクノロジーによる解決策を見出すことに尽力しています。   Meet the …

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At the BCCJ, we are committed to advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), and this runs through everything we do. DEI is embedded in our Governance and operations, recruitment of people, elections for our Executive Committee (Excom), nominees and judges for the British Business Awards (BBA), and our choice of suppliers.Since April 2012, we have …

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Responsible Business

Responsible Business sits as the third pillar of Chamber vision project, BCCJ 5.0. At the BCCJ, we recognise the growing importance of applying business activities in a manner that considerate of economic, social and environmental benefits for all stakeholders. By operating in a way that promotes all-round progressive, sustainable development, not only do organisations appeal …

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Brave Conversations, Positive Transformations | BCCJ Vision Project

On January 27, the BCCJ launched its vision project for 2022 and beyond at our Digi-Shinnenkai 2022. The project, titled Brave Conversations, Positive Transformations aims to engage BCCJ members in tackling the grand challenges faced by business and society. UK-Japan relations received a boost with the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Japan signed on 23 …

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Regional Hub

  NEW Regional and International Membership The BCCJ has 2 membership categories for those based outside of the Kanto region and Japan. These are designed for British and non-British individuals and organisations looking to obtain useful information about market opportunities, connect with the Chamber community and also gain access to the full range of member …

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BCCJ EduGroup

The world is changing. And so too is education. The BCCJ EduGroup is designed to bring educators together in person and online to learn, share, and inspire. Through thought leadership and new collaborations, we can bring about changes to how we think about teaching and what future education models could look like. The mission of …

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British Business Awards

For over a decade the British Business Awards gala event has recognised excellence and promoted success and innovation across all industries. The BBA also acclaim the important social contributions made by organisations through their commitment to community, ethical behaviour and environmental sustainability.

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Small is Great

In 2011, the BCCJ launched it "Small is Great" programme, designed to create an open platform for entrepreneurs and SMEs to build networks and leverage success stories. Around 35% of BCCJ member companies are SMEs, and SiG provides these members with an excellent, dedicated platform for business exchange and development.

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