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On Wednesday, December15th, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Japan hosted its long-awaited Bonenkai at the Aoyama Treehouse located in Aoyama-Itchome. The event was held in the Engawa Room, their stylish and sophisticated contemporary private event space.
On November 26th, CCCJ members were invited by the Japan-Canada Chambers Council (JCCC) to participate in the Japan-Canada Trade and Investment Seminar, highlighting current market conditions and potential opportunities to strengthen Japan-Canada commercial ties with a particular focus on energy and innovation. The discussion underscored the potential to expand bilateral trade and investment in the alternative energy market and mobilize resources to accelerate collaboration between Japanese and Canadian innovators.
Canadian Ambassador to Japan, His Excellency Ian McKay along with 71 members and their business colleagues gathered at Tsutsujigaoka Country Club in Ashikaga-shi, Tochigi, on a beautiful, sunny November day, for the CCCJ Fall 2021 Golf Scramble.
On November 12th, 2021
The CCCJ issued a joint statement with other foreign Chambers of Commerce on the changes to (re)entry restrictions in Japan.
The CCCJ issued a joint statement with other foreign Chambers of Commerce on the changes to (re)entry restrictions in Japan.
On October 9, about 20 Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ) members and friends gathered at Shiba Koen for a morning of yoga and running, followed by a lunch picnic overlooking Tokyo Tower.
CCCJ Chair David Anderson, Corporate Member Kozo Fujiki, President, Sankyo Trading and Seiji Omote, HBA & Board Member were honoured to take to the course with Pro Golfer Yokoo Kaname on October 12th at the prestigious Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club.
The Paralympics are coming to Japan!
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce Japan is pleased to be a member of the Paralliance, a coalition of 20 international chambers of commerce in Japan, with a mission to “support Japan’s delivery of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, fostering a legacy of more inclusive communities and embracing opportunities for international business and exchange”.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce Japan is pleased to be a member of the Paralliance, a coalition of 20 international chambers of commerce in Japan, with a mission to “support Japan’s delivery of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, fostering a legacy of more inclusive communities and embracing opportunities for international business and exchange”.
TOKYO - May 28, 2021 - The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ), the European Business Council (EBC), the Australian & New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ), and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ) have appreciated the Government of Japan’s efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Japan and to accelerate vaccination of the population, including all foreign residents.
Tokyo - February 18, 2021 -The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ), the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ), the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ) and the European Business Council (EBC) express their deep appreciation to the Government of Japan for its efforts in limiting the spread of COVID-19 in Japan, and, in particular, for the uniform treatment of re-entry procedures for both Japanese national and foreign residents of Japan. We hope this equal application of the travel measures and public health protocols will continue to be enforced for the benefit of all.
It is with sadness we share that Wilf Wakely (right), former chair of the CCCJ, passed away on February 2nd. He was well-known by CCCJ members and many in the Canadian community in Japan.
Tokyo - December 10, 2020 - The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan along with the European Business Council and the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan have issued a statement to congratulate Prime Minister Suga on his first few months in office, and to urge him to include the needs of foreign national residents in his policies.
Foreign residents in Japan have been adversely affected by re-entry restrictions, and were usually treated similarly to short-term visitors in recent policies. Restrictions have relaxed somewhat, but it remains difficult to obtain the required medical testing in many countries. Unfortunately, this may start to affect Japan’s potential in attracting foreign talent and international students for Japan’s corporations and universities.
Foreign residents in Japan have been adversely affected by re-entry restrictions, and were usually treated similarly to short-term visitors in recent policies. Restrictions have relaxed somewhat, but it remains difficult to obtain the required medical testing in many countries. Unfortunately, this may start to affect Japan’s potential in attracting foreign talent and international students for Japan’s corporations and universities.
- Event Report
Lowell Sheppard is a social entrepreneur and CCCJ member who on Nov. 19th shared with us the details of his latest endeavour, sailing solo across the Pacific.
At age 64, he was looking for a breathtaking challenge, and he decided that he wanted to sail alone from Tokyo to Vancouver. In 2019, he bought a boat and he is now preparing for a 2-3 month journey that will begin in May 2021, weather permitting. At the time, he was a novice sailor, and has spent much of the last 18 months learning more about sailing. Part of his goal is to bringing attention to the plight of our oceans and the trip will pass through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. This means taking a route that is not the shortest route, or the warmest route, so the journey must take place in early summer, before typhoon season starts. This is approximately a 6-week window.
At age 64, he was looking for a breathtaking challenge, and he decided that he wanted to sail alone from Tokyo to Vancouver. In 2019, he bought a boat and he is now preparing for a 2-3 month journey that will begin in May 2021, weather permitting. At the time, he was a novice sailor, and has spent much of the last 18 months learning more about sailing. Part of his goal is to bringing attention to the plight of our oceans and the trip will pass through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. This means taking a route that is not the shortest route, or the warmest route, so the journey must take place in early summer, before typhoon season starts. This is approximately a 6-week window.