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SUMMARY:Nippon Export Award 2026-2027: deadline 4 September
DESCRIPTION:The BLCCJ is launching the 13th edition of its Nippon Export Award (NEA)! \nThe NEA is an initiative of the BLCCJ to reward those SMEs or large companies that have made significant achievements in exporting to Japan\, importing into Japan\, or distributing within Japan\, Belgian-Luxembourg products or services. \n  \nThe winning company will receive an award\, will be allowed to mention “Winner of the Nippon Export Award 2026-2027” on their materials\, and will be granted use of the NEA logo. \nThe winner will also benefit from: \n\nThe possibility to invite guests/business contacts to the award ceremony at the embassy\nSpecial coverage on the BLCCJ website and social media\nArticles in newsletters of related organizations\n\nPrevious winner in 2024 was The Cookware Company (GreenPan)\, specializing in PFAS-free ceramic nonstick cookware\, with HQ in Ghent. \n  \nIf you want to try your chance this year\, please fill out the attached questionnaire\, and send us a presentation of your company.\nYou can apply in English or in Japanese. \nThe application deadline is Friday 4 September 2026. \nYou can find more details in the attached outline and on the website. \n  \nIf you know other Belgian/Luxembourg or Japanese companies that are eligible for participation in the NEA competition\, please do not hesitate to circulate the information to them. This competition is open to BLCCJ members and non-members. \nMay the best one win!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/nippon-export-award-2026-2027/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260604T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260604T200000
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SUMMARY:Third Women Discussion Circle
DESCRIPTION:Following the great success of the previous editions\, BLCCJ is pleased to announce its third Women’s Discussion Circle. \nWe 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. \nAfter 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. \nKeynote speaker will be Ms. Kaori Ikeda\, General Manager of La Prairie Japan. \n  \nWhat is a circle? \nA circle is an interactive forum where participants engage in authentic conversations.\nIt is a safe place to share experiences and discuss how to thrive as a woman in the workplace. \nThe next circle will focus on the following theme:\nCrafting Recommendations for a Better Collaboration: Women & Managers in Dialogue \nIn small groups\, participants will share experiences and challenges\, explore common misunderstandings and biases\, and co-develop actionable recommendations from both women’s and management perspectives. \n  \nWhy join or encourage the women on your team to attend? \n\nLearn from real experience how others are navigating workplace challenges\nDiscover how to overcome self-barriers and boost self-confidence\nConnect with like-minded professionals through the BLCCJ support\nFor companies without an extended Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DEI) programme\, it’s a practical way to support and retain female talent in a trusted\, business-focused environment\n\n  \nThis DEI event is supported by the Embassy of Belgium in Tokyo\, and will be moderated by BLCCJ Director Sandrine Monette. \n  \nEvent Details \nDate: Thursday 4 June 2026 \nTime: 17:00 – 20:00 \n\n17:00-18:30 Women’s discussion circle (women-only)\n18:30-20:00 Networking reception (open to all)\n– with keynote speech and insights of the discussions\n\nVenue: The Embassy of Belgium in Tokyo \n2-4 Nibancho\, Chiyoda-ku\, Tokyo 102-0084 \nAudience: maximum 30 women for the discussion circle\, first come first served (no specific limit for the networking reception) \n\nMembers and their guests get priority\nNon-members get their chance through the waiting list\n\nFee: Free of charge\, but prior registration is required \nLanguage: English \n  \nTo register\, please send your full name\, company name and position to info@blccj.or.jp. \nKindly indicate if you will join the discussion circle and/or the networking reception.\nWe will send you a confirmation email. \nDeadline for registration is Friday 29 May 12:00\, or when seats are full. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/third-womens-discussion-circle/
LOCATION:Embassy of Belgium in Tokyo\, 5-4 Nibancho\, Chiyoda-ku\, Tokyo\, 102-0084\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260605T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260605T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083002
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SUMMARY:Kansai International Meishi Exchange 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Kansai area’s premier networking event for the international business community returns on Friday 5 June. \nThe 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 expansive yet. This gathering\, coming on the heels of Expo 2025 Osaka\, Kansai’s resounding success\, keeps the regional energy going and promises exceptional visibility. \nMembers and friends of the ACCJ and 21 other Chambers of Commerce and organizations will meet in the Grand Ballroom on the second floor of Waldorf Astoria Osaka—the only Waldorf Astoria hotel in Japan. This is the perfect setting for genuine\, high-value exchange\, allowing you to showcase your organization\, explore new markets\, and forge cross-border partnerships. \nBased on past editions\, you can look forward to a diverse mix of professionals spanning manufacturing\, technology\, finance\, hospitality\, education\, creative industries\, and the public sector—all eager to connect. \nWhether you are new to Kansai or a long-standing member of the international business community\, we warmly invite you to join us at KIME 2026 and help make this the most vibrant gathering yet. \n  \nEvent Details \n\nDate: Friday 5 June\nTime: 18:30-20:30 (doors open at 18:00)\nVenue: Waldorf Astoria Osaka\, Grand Ballroom 2F (MAP)\nFee: JPY 12\,000 for members / JPY 13\,500 for non-members\n(fee includes free flow of drinks and finger food)\n\n  \nTo register\, please go through this Peatix website.\nSelect the BLCCJ ticket if you are a member. \nRegistration/cancelation deadline: Friday 29 May 15:00. \n  \nCO-HOSTING CHAMBERS: \n\nAmerican Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ)\nBritish Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ)\nCanadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ)\nCzech-Japan Hub\nFrench Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (CCIFJ)\nGerman Chamber of Commerce in Japan (AHK)\nIndian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ICCJ)\nKobe Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI)\nKorean Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Hyogo (KCCJ Hyogo)\nOsaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI)\n\nSUPPORTING CHAMBERS: \n\nAustralian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ)\nAustrian Business Council (ABC)\nBelgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BLCCJ)\nDanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan (DCCJ)\nItalian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ICCJ)\nIreland Japan Chamber of Commerce (IJCC)\nKyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI)\nNorwegian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (NCCJ)\nOsaka Business Investment Center (O-BIC)\nSpanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan (SpCCJ)\nSwedish Chamber of Commerce in Japan (SCCJ)\nUkrainian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (UCCJ)\n\n  \nWe hope many BLCCJ members will join this networking event in Kansai!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/kansai-international-meishi-exchange-2026/
LOCATION:Waldorf Astoria Osaka
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609
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SUMMARY:Golf Tournament 2026 - looking for sponsorship
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMany of our members look forward to this annual event: a great opportunity to invite and meet friends\, colleagues and business partners out on the greens\, an exciting challenge for golfers of all levels of experience. \n  \nEvent Details \n\nDate: Tuesday 9 June 2026\nTime: 8:00-17:00 (approx.)\nVenue: Taco Country Club\n1315 Iizasa\, Tako City\, Katori District\, Chiba 289-2231\nFee:\nCar users: JPY 18\,000 members and guests / JPY 20\,000 non-members (includes registration & green fee\, lunch\, party after the tournament)\nBus users: JPY 26\,000 members and guests / JPY 28\,000 non-members (includes all of the above plus the bus fee – however\, kindly note that the bus is subject to the number of reservations)\n\n  \nTo register as a player/team\, please fill out this Google form:\nhttps://forms.gle/TiPBuhzEpb37ZuyF8\n(If registering via Google Forms is difficult\, you can use the attached registration form.) \nRegistration deadline is Wednesday 27 May 17:00\, or when slots are full. \nKindly note that the 20 BLCCJ slots have been filled – we have started a waiting list. \n  \nYou can also become a SPONSOR of the event by giving a prize for the award ceremony. This is a great opportunity for strengthening your image among the communities of 3 active chambers\, and your prize will be properly acknowledged. \nTo register as a sponsor\, please fill out this Google form:\nhttps://forms.gle/Rpb5u4hZQ2pGT8hq5\n(If registering via Google Forms is difficult\, you can use the attached sponsorship form.) \nSponsorship deadline is also Wednesday 27 May.
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/golf-tournament-2026/
LOCATION:Taco Country Club\, 1315 Iizasa\, Taco-cho\, Katori-gun\, Chiba-ken\, 289-2231\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260624T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260624T180000
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SUMMARY:Save-the-date! Visit to Barco Japan showroom
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nThe 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. \nThe program will feature a presentation by Barco Japan President Hironori Kato\, followed by guided demonstrations of the projectors\, displays\, Clickshare and more. We will conclude the visit with a small networking moment – an excellent chance to connect with fellow BLCCJ members and expand your professional circle. \nJoin us and discover Belgian technology at its best\, right here in Tokyo! \n  \nEvent Details \n\nDate: Wednesday 24 June 2026\nTime: 16:00-18:00 (doors open 15:45)\n Venue: Barco Japan office\n3F Tennoz Central Tower\, 2-2-24 Higashi Shinagawa\, Shinagawa-ku\, Tokyo 140-0002\n Fee: free of charge\nLimited to 20 people\, first come first served.\nPriority will be given to members.\nLanguage: English\n\n  \nTo register\, please send your full name\, company name and position to info@blccj.or.jp. We will send you a confirmation email. \nDeadline for registration is Thursday 18 June 12:00\, or when seats are full. \n  \nWe look forward to welcoming a full house!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/visit-to-barco-japan-showroom/
LOCATION:Barco Japan showroom\, 3F Tennoz Central Tower\, 2-2-24 Higashi Shinagawa\, Shinagawa-ku\, Tokyo\, 140-0002\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260701T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260701T210000
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SUMMARY:Save-the-date! Delighting Customers in Japan XXII
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce the 22nd edition of our flagship seminar “Delighting Customers in Japan”! \nRenowned as one of the most challenging markets in the world\, navigating Japan’s business landscape requires innovative strategies and keen insights into customer preferences. \n“Delighting Customers in Japan” has been bringing together numerous esteemed executives from various industries to share their experiences and strategies for success in this complex market. \n  \nIn this edition\, we will welcome the following 3 distinguished speakers: \n\nMs. Naheel Wafa Dajany\nExecutive Vice President Alliances & International Affairs\, All Nippon Airways Co.\, Ltd. (ANA)\nMr. Ernest Higa\nRepresentative Director\, Chairman & CEO\, Higa Industries\nRepresentative Director\, Chairman\, Wendy’s Japan\nMr. Rodrigo Lima\nPresident and Representative Director\, Danone Japan\n\n  \nThe presentations will be followed by a Q&A session and a networking cocktail. \nThis event will also be open to other chambers of commerce. \nDon’t miss this chance to gain actionable insights for success in Japan! \n  \nEvent Details \nDate: Wednesday 1 July \nTime: 18:30 – 21:00 (doors open at 18:00) \n\n18:00　Registration opens\n18:30 – 20:00　Presentations + Q&A\n20:00 – 21:00　Networking Cocktail\n\nVenue: L’espace @ CCIFJ \nNihonbashi Honcho Ys Bldg. 1F\, 2-2-2 Nihonbashi Honcho\, Chuo-ku\, Tokyo 103-0023 \nFee: JPY 7\,000 BLCCJ members / JPY 9\,000 non-members (fee includes food and drinks) \nLanguage: English \nSeats are limited to 80\, first come first served \n  \nTo register\, please send your full name\, company name and position to info@blccj.or.jp and we will send a confirmation email. \nWe kindly ask you to arrange payment in advance by bank transfer (no cash payments). Bank details will be included in the confirmation email. \nDeadline for registration and payment is Thursday 25 June 12:00\, or when seats are full. \nAny cancellations after 25 June or no-shows will be charged in full. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing many of you there!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/delighting-customers-in-japan-xxii/
LOCATION:L Espace @ CCIFJ\, Nihonbashi Honcho YS Bldg. 1F\, 2-2-2 Nihonbashi Honcho\, Chuo-ku\, Tokyo\, 103-0023\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260729T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260729T210000
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CREATED:20260421T022136Z
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SUMMARY:Save-the-date! Summer Cocktail 2026
DESCRIPTION:More details will go out in due time.
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/save-the-date-summer-cocktail-2026/
LOCATION:Hilton Tokyo\, 6-6-2 Nishi-shinjuku\, Shinjuku\, Tokyo\, 160-0023\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260902T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260902T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083002
CREATED:20260203T020321Z
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SUMMARY:Save-the-date! Belgian Beer and Food Academy in Osaka
DESCRIPTION:More details will go out in due time.
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/belgian-beer-and-food-academy-in-osaka-4/
LOCATION:Windows 35F\, Hilton Osaka\, Osaka\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20261127T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20261127T230000
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SUMMARY:Save-the-date! BLCCJ Gala 2026
DESCRIPTION:More information will be shared in due time.
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/save-the-date-blccj-gala-2026/
LOCATION:Conrad Tokyo\, Shiodome\, 1 Chome-9-1 Higashishinbashi\, Minato City\, Tokyo\, 105-7337\, Japan
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