Events

To celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2025, BLCCJ flagship member Barco Japan relocated its headquarters and experience center/showroom to a new facility in Tennozu Isle - a milestone that reflects Barco’s continued growth and commitment to innovation in Japan. The BLCCJ is delighted to invite you to an exclusive visit to the Barco Showroom, where you will be able to experience Barco’s cutting‑edge visualization and collaboration technologies firsthand, shaping the future of meeting rooms, entertainment, healthcare and beyond. [...]

This year we celebrate the 20th anniversary of our Joint Chamber Golf Tournament! The BLCCJ, French and Swiss Chambers of Commerce look forward to welcoming you at our joint golf event on Tuesday 9 June at the Taco Country Club in Chiba. Many of [...]

The Kansai area’s premier networking event for the international business community returns on Friday 5 June. The ACCJ’s annual Kansai International Meishi Exchange—or KIME—has set the benchmark for cross-chamber collaboration in the region, and the 2026 edition will be the most [...]

Following the great success of the previous editions, BLCCJ is pleased to announce its third Women’s Discussion Circle. We invite female professionals to join us for a drink and conversation in an open and safe environment on Thursday 4 June, from 17:00, at the Belgian Embassy. After the women-only discussion circle, we will open up the event to all managers, male and female, to share some of the insights of the circle and enjoy a networking reception. Keynote speaker [...]

We are happy to announce the next event in the framework of the BeLux Asia Chambers Network: a talk with Koen De Leus, Chief Economist at BNP Paribas Fortis. We are living in an era of "Great Disequilibrium." After decades of stable inflation and falling interest rates, the global economy is shifting at a rapid pace. So much is happening simultaneously, making it difficult to distinguish the big waves from the small hypes. Which economic developments are [...]

In view of the 160th anniversary of Belgium-Japan relations, the BLCCJ is delighted to invite you to a presentation by Belgian Professor Dimitri Vanoverbeke of the University of Tokyo, who will present his latest book “Japan and the World” (original Dutch title: Japan en de wereld), released in January 2026. Venue will be the prestigious University of Tokyo, Hongo Campus, Faculty of Law.   “Japan and the World” reveals how Japan has balanced stability and innovation since 1945. While [...]

Belgian Beer Weekend 2026 Yokohama is coming up soon! Belgian Beer Weekend (BBW) is the finest occasion to explore the Belgian beer culture. It is a place to share great beer experiences and stories with friends, to make new friends, just hang around, grab a concert, enjoy crunchy Belgian fries, or really work on your Belgian beer mastery. Belgian Beer Weekend will be setting up its tents in Yokohama from 21 till 24 May with no less [...]

We are happy to inform you of our May beer gathering, taking place on Monday 18 May. As usual, our friends of the Japan-Belgium Society (JBS) will be joining us. We will return to L’ABREUVOIR トラフ, the cozy bar run by BLCCJ [...]

We are happy to invite you to a next edition of our “Meet the Members” online event. This time we will hear from the following 3 BLCCJ members: Mr. Daniel Kwintner Branch Manager of new corporate member Showtex Japan K.K. Mr. Marc Breynart Individual member, Business Development Manager of systemsGo Mr. Valentino Fagard Starter member, COO of XELA Robotics Co., Ltd They will not only present you their company and activities in Japan, but also share a bit about their [...]

On 16 April Belgian Beer Weekend 2026 will kick off in Hibiya! HIBIYA PARK (Elm-tree field) 4.16 (Thu) - 4.19 (Sun) weekdays 16:00 - 22:00 Saturday 11:00 - 21:00 Sunday 11:00 - 20:00 All information on the website.   The BLCCJ will hold [...]

Join us on 9 April for the 15th edition in our CLIC series - celebrating the 100th anniversary of Godiva chocolates! Godiva Japan COO Shinya Kushiyama will be sharing valuable insights into the business strategies and mission behind the brand’s success, with a focus on their unique approach to the Japanese market. He’ll also highlight some key moments in Godiva’s "100 years of deliciousness" that have helped shape the brand’s legacy. If you're interested in learning how a leading chocolate [...]

The BLCCJ is hosting the following webinar: Navigating Mid-Career Choices Insights for Both Mid-Career Professionals and Companies Operating in Japan   The middle years of a career often bring both opportunity and reflection. By the time professionals reach their 30s and 40s, many have built strong expertise, developed a deep understanding of their industry, and gained valuable experience working in Japan. At the same time, this stage often raises new questions about growth, leadership, and [...]