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SUMMARY:Women in Business in Japan
DESCRIPTION:Dear members and friends\,\nThe BLCCJ is gladly inviting you to a next webinar: \n“Women in Business in Japan” \n  \nNearly two decades ago\, Japan set a goal of having women occupy 30% of management posts by 2020. However\, the ratio remains virtually unchanged\, yearly climbing just 0.1 point to about 8% as-of-now. And due to the COVID-19 crisis it seems that momentum for promoting women has lost even more steam. \n  \nWe invite you to an online panel discussion with 3 women in top positions in Japan who will share their view on working in a male-dominated environment\, the challenges to climb up the ladder\, the differences they experienced in other cultures\, and the lessons that can be learned. \n  \nOur 3 speakers will be:\n–Ms. Seema Bhayat\, Head of Private Banking Japan\, Lombard Odier Group (and Swiss Chamber Board Member)\n–Ms. Mariko Magnan\, Founder and CEO\, TPO Inc.\n–Ms. Motoko Kuze\, Senior ESG Advisor\, General Manager\, RepRisk Japan\nYou can find their bios in the attachment. \n  \nOpening words will be given by Ambassador de Bilderling\, the first female Belgian Ambassador to Japan. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS:\nWednesday 22 June\n17:30-18:30 Japan time / 10:30-11:30 Belgian-Luxembourg time\nIn English\nFree of charge \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Wednesday 22 June noon (JST) and we will confirm your registration. \nThis webinar will be conducted via Zoom. If your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day itself. \n  \nWe hope to welcome many of you at what certainly will be an inspiring webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/women-in-business-in-japan/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220620T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220620T000000
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SUMMARY:June Beer Gathering
DESCRIPTION:After a long hiatus we are very happy to inform you that we are relaunching our monthly beer gatherings!\nThe June Beer Gathering will be held on Monday 20 June.\nWe will be going back to Belgian Brasserie Court ANTWERP PORT. \n  \nThe exact address is as follows:\nBelgian Brasserie Court Antwerp Port\nAkasaka Intercity AIR Bldg. 1F\n1-8-1 Akasaka\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo 107-0052\nTelephone: 03-5570-5557 \nAccess map and other information:\nhttps://www.intercity-air.com/\nhttps://www.intercity-air.com/shoplist/shop/15 \nClosest station are Tameike-sanno (Ginza and Namboku lines\, exit 14) and Kokkaigijido-mae (Chiyoda and Marunouchi lines\, exit 14). Also 10-minutes walking distance from Kamiyacho\, Roppongi-itchome and Toranomon stations. \n  \nYou can find us there from 19h00 onwards.\nThe event is open to everybody\, so feel free to bring along your friends and colleagues.\nFor BLCCJ members the first beer is free of charge! \n  \nLooking forward to welcoming many of you again at a beer gathering!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/june-beer-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220609T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220609T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124823
CREATED:20220608T054731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T010244Z
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SUMMARY:Belgian Beer and Food Academy in Tokyo
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce that the Belgian Beer and Food Academy will be returning to Tokyo after 3 years!We will serve a unique combination of Belgian food and beers which you will not be able to taste anywhere else.\nThis event is a must for F&B professionals and lovers of Belgian beer and food\, as well as a great occasion to invite business contacts and friends. \n  \nDate: Thursday 9 June\nTime: 18:30-21:30\nLocation: Hilton Tokyo 3F\nFee: JPY 14\,800 members and guests / JPY 17\,000 non-members \n  \nMenu and application form in attachment.\nApplication deadline is Friday 3 June. \n  \nCome and join us for a great Belgian culinary evening!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/belgian-beer-and-food-academy-in-tokyo/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220527T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220527T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124823
CREATED:20220526T054530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T010251Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Golf Tournament with French and Swiss Chambers - FULL!
DESCRIPTION:The BLCCJ is pleased to announce that its 16th Joint Chamber Golf Tournament with the French and Swiss Chambers of Commerce will take place on Friday 27 May at the prestigious Tomisato Golf Club in Chiba.This golf tournament is kindly supported by en world. \n  \nMany of our members look forward to this event for its relaxed and casual atmosphere: 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  \nDate: Friday 27 May 2022\nTime: from 8:00 to 17:00 (approx.)\nLocation: Tomisato Golf Club\nAddress: 773 Obaraku\, Shibayama-machi\, Sanbu-gun\, Chiba 289-1611\nAdmission fee:\nJPY 19\,900 car users (includes registration & green fee\, lunch\, drinks after the tournament)\nJPY 27\,900 bus users * (includes all of the above plus the bus fee)\nMaximum 80 players\, first-come first-serve – FULL \n  \nA shuttle bus will be foreseen\, so you can leave your car at home and enjoy a few drinks at the prize ceremony after the tournament. \n  \nA special thank you to the (member) companies sponsoring the golf tournament: \n\nAB InBev Japan\nGodiva Japan\nShonan Boeki\nRosen \nFLOS Japan\nMoulinsart Japan\nTagore Harbor Hostel\n\n  \nWe look forward to welcoming many of you there!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/annual-golf-tournament-with-french-and-swiss-chambers-full/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220519T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220519T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124823
CREATED:20220518T054747Z
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SUMMARY:Belgian shop @ BBW 2022 Yokohama
DESCRIPTION:Belgian Beer Weekend 2022 Yokohama is coming up very soon!\n“Belgian Beer Weekend” is Japan’s finest beer event\, returning to Yokohama after 3 years with 80 different Belgian beers. The event is not only about the best beer\, but also about great cuisine and a superb atmosphere. \n  \nVenue\nYamashita Park \n  \nDate\n19 May (Thu) – 22 May (Sun) \n  \nOpening hours\nOpening day (19/05) 16:00 – 21:00\nFriday till Sunday 11:00 – 21:00\n(last order 30min before closing time) \n  \nMore information on the website:\nhttps://belgianbeerweekend.jp/en/yokohama \n  \nAlso this year the BLCCJ will be present with the “Belgian Marche”\, our shop selling a wide variety of Belgian products.\nThese include Jules Destrooper cookies (Americo)\, Dandoy cookies (C’ Select)\, gobelin goods (Forma International)\, chocolate cookies (Godiva Japan)\, beer goods (Konishi Brewing)\, Kipling goods (L&S Corporation)\, Tintin goods (Moulinsart Japan)\, Materne compotes (Nichifutsu Boeki)\, Manneken waffles (Rosen)\, Belgian non-alcohol wine (Shonan Boeki) and Trefin candy (Tomoe Corporation). \n  \nSo come and visit us!\nWe will be at the end of the park\, next to the Konishi beer shop. \n  \nThe Belgian shop in Yokohama has the support of ITIC (The Foundation for International Trade and Industrial Co-operation)\, the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs of Belgium and AWEX.
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/belgian-shop-bbw-2022-yokohama/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220510T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220510T000000
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SUMMARY:Early Summer Party
DESCRIPTION:The first months of 2022 have been challenging\, but let us finally celebrate together and in-person the arrival of early summer and better times to come!\nJoin us on Tuesday 10 May 2022\, from 18:30 onwards\, at Le Petit Tonneau in Toranomon. \n  \nWe will start with a cocktail on the terrace\, and then enjoy a tasty Belgian-style dinner with an open bar (incl. Luxembourg wine and Belgian beers) and the good company of friends and business partners from the Belgian-Luxembourg community. \n  \nYou can find more details and the application form in attachment.\nSignup deadline is Friday 6 May. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you in person again!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/early-summer-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220427T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220427T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124823
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SUMMARY:Pfizer's Pandemic Breakthrough
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\nHerewith we would like to invite to our next high-caliber speaker event in the framework of the BeLuxEur Chambers in Asia\, this time hosted by our colleagues of BeLuxCham Malaysia. \n  \nKeynote speaker will be Mr. Karel Van De Sompel\, Country Manager and Managing Director of Pfizer Belgium and Luxembourg (Pfizer Biopharmaceuticals Group). \n  \nIn this event\, we will get to dive into the insights of Mr. Sompel and his team in dealing with vaccines demand like never before in the history of modern day medical and pharmaceutical industries across the globe. Come and join as we listen to the challenges\, glory and experiences throughout the pandemic. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS:\nWednesday 27 April 2022\n16:00-18:00 Japan time / 9:00-11:00 Belgian-Luxembourg time\nIn English\nFree of charge\nMembers only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Wednesday 27 April noon JST\, and we will confirm your registration. \nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day of the event. \n  \nLooking forward to seeing many of you attending this high-caliber webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office \n 
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/pfizers-pandemic-breakthrough/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220413T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220413T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124823
CREATED:20220412T054731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011858Z
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SUMMARY:Update on trade between Belgium/Luxembourg and Japan - the impact of COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Dear members and friends\,\nWe gladly invite you to our first Japanese webinar. \n“Update on trade between Belgium/Luxembourg and Japan – the impact of COVID-19”  \n  \nDuring this webinar we will hear about trade between Belgium\, Luxembourg and Japan and go deeper into the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). \nOur speakers wil share with you the figures and issues so far\, the impact of COVID-19\, the expectations hereafter. \nGodiva Japan\, Inc. will share its experience with the EPA. \nThe presentations will be followed by a Q&A. \n  \nSpeakers will be: \n-On trade between Luxembourg and Japan:\nMs. Yuriko Matsuno\, Executive Director\, Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office (LTIO) Tokyo \n-On trade between Belgium and Japan\, the impact of COVID-19 and EPA outcomes:\nMs. Saki Kuroda\, Deputy Head of Economic and Trade Section\, Embassy of Belgium in Tokyo \n-On the EPA in the food import (specifically confectionary):\nMr. Dirk De Ruyver\, Japan Representative\, Flanders Investment & Trade Office \nTestimonial from:\nMr. Shinya Kushiyama\, Supply Chain Operations Director\, Godiva Japan\, Inc. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nWednesday 13 April\n17:30-18:30 Japan time / 10:30-11:30 Belgian-Luxembourg time\nZoom Webinar\nPresentations and Q&A in Japanese only\nFree of charge \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send your name\, company name and title to info@blccj.or.jp by Wednesday 13 April noon. \n  \nSincerely yours\, \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/update-on-trade-between-belgium-luxembourg-and-japan-the-impact-of-covid-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220412T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220412T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124823
CREATED:20220411T054747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011851Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar with BNP Paribas Fortis - It's a new world
DESCRIPTION:At one of our first webinars 2 years ago\, Mr. Koen De Leus\, Chief Economist at BNP Paribas Fortis (Belgium)\, then presented us his economic outlook with the corona crisis just in its beginning phase.\nOn 12 April Mr. De Leus will return to share his insights on the global economy 2 years into the corona crisis and with the war going on in Ukraine. \nBecause of that war a new world has emerged / is emerging\, we’re being catapulted back to the era before the 90’s\, with big consequences for countries and companies alike. Of course this war and the rising inflation will have an impact as well on the economic forecasts. \n  \nEvent details:\nTuesday 12 April\n16:00-17:00 Japan time / 9:00-10:00 Belgian-Luxembourg time\nPresentation and Q&A in English\nFree of charge \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send your name\, company and title to info@blccj.or.jp  by Tuesday 12 April noon JST and we will confirm your registration. \nThis webinar will be conducted via Zoom. If your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day itself. \n  \nWe hope that we can welcome a full house for this high-caliber webinar! \n 
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-with-bnp-paribas-fortis-its-a-new-world/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220328T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220328T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124823
CREATED:20220327T054731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011845Z
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SUMMARY:Live visit to the Luxembourg Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
DESCRIPTION:© EXPO 2020 DUBAI \n  \nOn 31 March\, the Expo 2020 Dubai will come to an end after 6 months. One of the most talked about pavilions is certainly the Luxembourg Pavilion\, not only for its stunning architecture which includes a slide\, but also its unique scenography highlighting Luxembourg’s diversity\, its sustainable goals and its enterprising spirit.\nDue to the travel restrictions many of you might not have had the chance to visit\, so the BLCCJ\, together with the Luxembourg Embassy and Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office Tokyo\, gladly invite you to a live tour! \n  \nDuring our online event Luxembourg Pavilion Director Daniel Sahr will give us a peak into the ongoings at the Expo and inside the Pavilion\, while sharing some history\, stories and answering your questions. \n  \nAfterwards Steven Koener\, Senior Advisor International Affairs at the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce\, will talk about the economic programming at the Expo\, the missions\, bilateral trade and promotion schemes that are involved. \n  \nBy using the Zoom Meeting platform we hope to make this an interactive session allowing you to ask questions while visiting the Expo from behind your desk! \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nMonday 28 March\n17:00-17:45 Japan time / 12:00-12:45 Dubai time / 10:00-10:45 Belgian-Luxembourg time\nPresentations + Q&A in English\nFree of charge\nBLCCJ members and friends \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp  by 28 March noon JST and we will confirm your registration. \nThis event will be conducted via Zoom Meeting. If your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day itself. \n  \nWe hope to welcome many of you at this exciting look behind the scenes! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/live-visit-to-the-luxembourg-pavilion-at-expo-2020-dubai/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220323T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220323T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124823
CREATED:20220322T054731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011838Z
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SUMMARY:Expo 2020 Dubai - Organising an International Event during a Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\nOn 23 March\, the BeLux Chambers in Asia Collective presents its next High Caliber Speaker web talk. This time featuring two speakers providing our guests insights in how one goes about postponing an enormous event like the Dubai Expo 2020! \n  \nThe Directors of the Belgian & Luxembourg Pavilions Myriam Cops (BE) and Daniel Sahr (LUX) join us from Dubai as the Expo draws to a close\, talking to our guests about questions such as: \n\nhow does one postpone such a massive event & keep morale high?\nwhat is it like to organize national pavilions during a World Expo?\nhow did the cultural differences affect the organization?\nas Myriam was involved in the previous World Expo in Shanghai as well\, how was this World Expo different?\nwhat learnings\, tips & tricks can our speakers share with our guests from their experience?\nwhat is next for our 2 speakers?\n\n  \nSPEAKERS: \nBio Myriam:\nMyriam is an enthusiastic person who combines a creative mind with a pragmatic and professional attitude. She has extensive international experience\, e.g. as Director of the Belgium Pavilion in Shanghai in 2010 and General Manager of BenCham in Shanghai.\nMyriam has great management and event planning experience and in-depth knowledge of international business culture. \nBio Daniel:\nAs an International Business Developer\, Advisor and Project Manager\, Daniel worked for various industries on a local\, regional or global scale.\nHe’s highly skilled in International Relations & Foreign Trade\, Business Planning & Corporate Strategy\, Marketing Management\, Innovation and International Project Management\, with a specific passion for World Expo’s. He understands how to build teams who are thriving to deliver the best visitor or customer experiences. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS:\nWednesday 23 March 2022\n18:00-19:30 Japan time / 10:00-11:30 Belgian-Luxembourg time\nIn English\nFree of charge\nMembers only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Wednesday 23 March noon JST\, and we will confirm your registration. \nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day of the event. \n  \nLooking forward to seeing many of you attending this inter-Asian Chambers webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office \n  \n \nPictures and logo © EXPO 2020 DUBAI
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/expo-2020-dubai-organising-an-international-event-during-a-pandemic/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220311T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220311T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124823
CREATED:20220310T054530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011830Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar with BIO: Investing in a sustainable future
DESCRIPTION:Dear BLCCJ Members\,\nWe would like to invite you to join the webinar with the Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries – BIO Invest with the topic “Investing in a sustainable future“. This webinar is co-organized by our colleagues of BeLuxCham Vietnam\, but is open to BLCCJ members as well. \n  \nThe mission of the Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries (BIO) is to support a strong private sector in developing and emerging countries\, to enable them to gain access to growth and sustainable development within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals. \n  \nSpeakers Mr. Gaëtan Herinckx & Ms. Marie Watelet (please find their cv below) from BIO will present BIO – Invest in general and more specifically the types of financing that they offer to companies in emerging markets.  \nAfterwards Mr. Michel Bertsch from Geuther Vietnam will share his experience when developing his business with BIO – Invest \n  \nWebinar details: \n\nDate: Friday 11 March 2022\nTime: 17:00-18:00 Japan time / 09:00-10:00 BeLux time\nVenue: Zoom Meeting platform\nParticipating fee: Free of charge\nLanguage: English\nTo sign up\, please contact info@blccj.or.jp\n\n\n\nAgenda:\n\nOpen and welcome – Mr. Bart Verheyen\, President BeLuxCham Vietnam\nPresenting BIO and the types of financing they offer to companies in emerging markets – Mr. Gaëtan Herinckx & Ms. Marie Watelet\nSharing experience –  Mr. Michel Bertsch (Geuther Vietnam)\nQ&A\n\n  \nWe look forward to welcoming several BLCCJ members at this interactive webinar! \n 
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-with-bio-investing-in-a-sustainable-future/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220224T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220224T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124823
CREATED:20220223T054530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011824Z
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SUMMARY:Asian BeLux Chambers Networking
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\nThe BLCCJ – together with 14 other Asian BeLux Chambers of Commerce – has the pleasure to invite you to a next joint event. \n  \nThis time join us for an online networking with professionals and entrepreneurs from the different Chambers\, a great way to accelerate business contacts and exchange information. During the interaction the participants can share their professional backgrounds and business goals\, as well as intent to seek exposure to new markets or expand their networks. \n  \nParticipants will be matched into breakout rooms by industry/sector where they will meet with like-minded individuals working with(in) Asia.\nThere will be 8 breakout rooms:\n– FINANCE\n– TECH\n– TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS\n– HR\n– MANUFACTURING\n– AGRONOMY\n– HEALTHCARE\n– TOURISM\n(Kindly note that some breakout rooms might be canceled if not enough interest.) \n  \nEvent details: \nDate: Thursday 24 February 2022\nTime: 18:00-19:15 Japan time / 10:00-11:15 BeLux time\nVenue: Zoom Meeting platform\nIn English\nFree of charge\nMembers-only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Monday 21 February\, and we will confirm your registration. We need your full name\, company name and title\, as well as your 2 preferred breakout rooms. \nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link and password on the day of the event (Feb 24). \n  \nWe hope to welcome many of you at the event!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/asian-belux-chambers-networking/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220212T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220212T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124823
CREATED:20220211T054514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011817Z
UID:11662-1644624000-1644624000@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:6th Inter-Chamber Ski and Snowboard Networking Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Time to register!Skiing\, snow\, fun\, race\, family and friends – the 6th Inter-Chamber Ski Race and Networking Retreat\, Lotte Arai resort\, Niigata \n  \nOpen for registration \n  \nThe Inter-Chamber Ski Race 2022 brings together members of foreign business chambers in Japan\, members of the Japanese business community\, contacts from Niigata and friends of Alpine winter sports. \nSupporting chambers include the chambers from Austria\, Britain\, Belgium-Luxembourg\, Germany\, Spain and Swiss. \n  \nThe event location – the refurbished Lotte Arai Resort in Myoko\, Niigata – is a popular destination in Japan\, guaranteeing snow security even in warm winters. \n  \nThe race in the morning of Feb. 12\, is a two-runs\, painless giant slalom catering to all levels of skiers. We also have a snowboard race\, so feel free to apply as a snowboarder! And for those interested\, join us in the evening of Feb. 11 in the sports bar for a laid back get-together (drinks only\, pay as you order). \nAs the race finishes in the morning\, the afternoon is at everyone’s disposal to do skiing\, snowboarding\, cross-country skiing or enjoying one of the many local hot spas (onsen). The evening award and networking party brings together some 100 people including race participants\, their families and friends and business contacts. \nAttending the race is NOT mandatory\, you are welcome to just attending the race or the evening party. \n  \nAll details\, the registration and online payment forms are available at the event website:\nhttps://www.abc-jpn.net/event/6th-inter-chamber-ski-race/\n  \nRegistration for the event does NOT include accommodation. \nAccommodation can be arranged freely by participants themselves\, fitting their needs as families\, groups of friends or single participants. \n Currently the following hotels still take reservations: \nKaminomiya Onsen Kawaratei\nAPA Hotel Joetsu-Myoko Ekimae\nArt Hotel Joetsu\nLotte Arai Resort in Myoko (for waiting list only\, rooms are fully booked) \n  \nPlease do not hesitate to share this information or the attached event flyer with your friends\, family or business contacts. \nThe more\, the merrier! \n  \nWe are also inviting companies to become raffle sponsors of this event! Please contact the Austrian Chamber for any raffle prizes you have in mind. \n  \nFor the main event sponsor we thank OSF Digital for their support for the 2022 version.
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/6th-inter-chamber-ski-and-snowboard-networking-retreat/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220207T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220207T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124823
CREATED:20220206T054530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011811Z
UID:11668-1644192000-1644192000@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Online event: Meet the BLCCJ Members
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to invite you to a next edition of our:\n“Meet the BLCCJ Members” \n  \nAt this online meet-and-greet 3 new BLCCJ members will present themselves and their company: Julien Hora\, Founder/CEO at Factorize; Pierre Masai\, Senior Advisor to the President/Chief Global Strategy at Toyota Systems Corporation; and Adrien Caron\, Business development and marketing strategist at RealCRO.  \nAfter the presentations we will organize a Q&A session allowing you to interact directly with the BLCCJ members. \nJoin us for this casual meet-and-greet and expand your network! \n  \nEvent details:\nMonday 7 February\n18:30-19:30\nFree of charge\nPresentations will be in English\nMembers-only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp before 7 February noon\, and we will confirm your registration. \nThis webinar will be conducted via Zoom Meetings. If your registration is accepted\, you will receive the Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day itself. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you at this online meet-and-greet!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/online-event-meet-the-blccj-members/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220203T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220203T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124823
CREATED:20220202T054514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011805Z
UID:11666-1643846400-1643846400@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:New Year Party 2022 - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Due to the current corona situation and the restrictions that will likely be put in place\, we unfortunately need to CANCEL this event.\nInstead we aim to organize a spring party\, we will share details in due time. \n  \nLet’s start 2022 in a festive manner – together with the new BLCCJ Board of Directors – at our annual New Year Party!\nAfter a 1-year hiatus we are returning to Le Petit Tonneau Toranomon on Thursday 3 February 2022. \n  \nA tasty 3-course menu (waterzooi! vol-au-vent!)\, an open bar with Luxembourg wine and Belgian beers\, and the good company of friends and business partners from the Belgian-Luxembourg community\, all the ingredients for a fun night! \n  \nYou can find more details and the registration form in attachment. \n  \nSeats are limited to 80\, first come first serve.\nDeadline is Monday 31 January (or when seats are full). \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you again!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/new-year-party-2022-canceled/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220126T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220126T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124823
CREATED:20220125T054530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011759Z
UID:11667-1643155200-1643155200@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Webinar with Puratos - Sustainability in the chocolate world
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\n  \nOur first webinar of 2022 is a joint effort with BLCCJ flagship member Puratos: \nSustainability in the chocolate world:\nCacao-Trace – An Impact Revolution Approach To Address Chocolate Chain Issues \n  \nMr. Gricha Safarian\, GM Puratos Vietnam\, and Mr. Sylvestre Awono\, Puratos Cacao-Trace Expert\, will present on the following: \n\n\nImpact Revolution – Stakeholder Capitalism\nBrief history of the birth of Cacao-Trace\nCacao-Trace Impact and success stories\n\n\nThis will be followed by a talk about the Cacao-Trace program in Japan by Mr. Jean-Pierre Bernardino\, President Puratos Japan and BLCCJ Board Member. \nAfterwards all 3 speakers will gladly take your questions. \nYou can find all 3 bios in the attachment. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nWednesday 26 January\n18:00-19:00 Japan time / 10:00-11:00 Belgian time\nPresentations + Q&A in English\nFree of charge\nBLCCJ members \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp  by 26 January noon JST and we will confirm your registration. \n  \nThis webinar will be conducted via Zoom. If your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day itself. \n  \nWe hope to welcome many of you at this inspiring webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-with-puratos-sustainability-in-the-chocolate-world/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211215T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211215T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124823
CREATED:20211214T054415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011753Z
UID:11661-1639526400-1639526400@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting 2021
DESCRIPTION:Dear BLCCJ members\,\n  \nThe President and the Board of Directors of the BLCCJ are pleased to invite you to the Annual General Meeting\, which will be held as follows: \n  \nDate & Time: Wednesday 15 December 2021 from 6:30PM to 8:00PM \nVenue: Natixis Japan Securities office\nArk Hills South Tower 8F\n1-4-5 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo 106-0032\nhttps://apac.cib.natixis.com/japan/en\nThe necessary safety measures will be taken. \n  \nThe agenda of the meeting will be as follows:\n• Activity report 2021 YTD\n• Closing of books 2021​​ YTD\n• Activity proposals 2022\n• Budget 2022\n• Constitution revision​​​​​\n• Election of Directors 2022-2023 \n  \nPlease take note that your vote or your proxy is very important to us in order to reach the necessary quota to validate the Constitution revision and the Board election process. In case you can not attend\, please reply with the attached ”Proxy nomination” sheet. \n  \nAs a BLCCJ member\, you are eligible to become a Director. If you are interested in joining our active BLCCJ Board of Directors\, please fill in the attached “Candidacy” form. \n  \nDeadline to send back all documents is Friday 10 December. \n  \nAs usual\, we foresee a dinner after the General Meeting. We have booked at Bistro Buzz in Akasaka (JPY 6\,500 pp) from 8:15PM.\nPlease kindly indicate your attendance or non-attendance to the dinner in the attached registration form. \n  \nAttachments are:\n• Convocation letter/registration form\n• Proxy nomination form\n• Candidacy for Directorship form\n• Summary revised Constitution\n• Revised Constitution \n  \nWe hope to see you at this year’s General Meeting! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/annual-general-meeting-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211209T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211209T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124823
CREATED:20211208T054514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011745Z
UID:11664-1639008000-1639008000@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:BLCCJ beer gathering @ BBW Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Great news! The Belgian Beer Weekend (BBW) has added a Christmas event in Shinjuku\, the very first indoor winter edition!!\n  \nShinjuku Sumitomo Building Sankaku Hiroba \n  \n12.8 (Wed.) – 12.12 (Sun.) \n  \nweekdays 16:00 – 21:00\nweekend 11:00 – 21:00 \n  \nhttps://belgianbeerweekend.jp/en \n  \nThe BLCCJ will be holding a beer gathering on Thursday 9 December from 18:00! \nIf you plan to join us\, please send “I plan to join” to the BLCCJ office. So we can have an idea of the number of people to expect\, and the BBW organizers can reserve us a spot (we will inform of exact location later). \n  \nYou will need to purchase a BBW 2021 Starter Set (glass and tokens) (if you already have a glass\, you can just purchase tokens). \nSince the number of tickets available per day is limited based on the capacity of the venue\, and in order to reduce waiting and check-in time at the registration desks\, we recommend you buy your tickets in advance via Rakuten Ticket:\nhttps://belgianbeerweekend.jp/en/shinjuku/tickets\nYou can also purchase tickets at Family Mart. \n  \nAll BLCCJ members will receive 2 tokens for free – please ask BLCCJ office’s Sophie or Madoka at the venue. \n  \nCome join us for this first indoor BBW Christmas edition with a great selection of Belgian beers and food!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/blccj-beer-gathering-bbw-christmas/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211208T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211208T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124823
CREATED:20211207T054514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011733Z
UID:11665-1638921600-1638921600@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Belgian shop @ BBW Christmas
DESCRIPTION:At Belgian Beer Weekend Christmas you will find a “Belgian shop” selling Christmas (and other) sweets of BLCCJ member companies Godiva Japan\, Rosen (Manneken waffles) and Americo (Jules Destrooper cookies).\n  \nThe shop will be run by the BLCCJ office staff\, so please pass by when you visit the BBW event! \n  \nNext to the Belgian shop there will also be a beer shop run by BLCCJ member company Konishi Brewing. \n  \nEvent details: \nShinjuku Sumitomo Building Sankaku Hiroba \n12.8 (Wed.) – 12.12 (Sun.) \nweekdays 16:00 – 21:00\nweekend 11:00 – 21:00 \nhttps://belgianbeerweekend.jp/en \n  \nBesides the BBW Christmas shop\, we also hope to see you all at our BBW Christmas beer gathering on Thursday 9 December from 18:00! \n  \nCome visit the BBW Christmas event for great Belgian beers and food\, and now also tasty omiyage goods!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/belgian-shop-bbw-christmas/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211202T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211202T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124823
CREATED:20211201T054358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011726Z
UID:11653-1638403200-1638403200@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Belgian Beer and Food Academy in Osaka
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce that the Belgian Beer and Food Academy will be returning to Osaka after a 1-year hiatus!We will serve a unique combination of Belgian food and beers which you will not be able to taste anywhere else.\nThis event is a must for F&B professionals and lovers of Belgian beer and food\, as well as a great occasion to invite business contacts and friends \n  \nDate: Thursday 2 December\nTime: 18:30-21:30\nLocation: Hilton Osaka\, Windows Sky banquet room 35F\nFee: JPY 13\,500 members and guests / JPY 15\,500 non-members \n  \nApplication form in attachment.\nApplication deadline is Friday 26 November. \n  \nCome and join us for a great Belgian culinary evening!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/belgian-beer-and-food-academy-in-osaka/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211111T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211111T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124823
CREATED:20211110T054514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011719Z
UID:11663-1636588800-1636588800@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:BLCCJ beer gathering @ BBW Toyosu
DESCRIPTION:Great news! The Belgian Beer Weekend (BBW) will still take place in Tokyo in 2021!!A “Bayside Chill” edition will be held in Toyosu\, Tokyo bay. \n  \nCITABRIA BAYPARK \n11.2 (Tue.) – 11.7 (Sun.)\n11.11 (Thu.) – 11.14 (Sun.) \nweekdays 16:00 – 21:00\nweekend\, holidays 11:00 – 21:00 \nhttps://belgianbeerweekend.jp/en/toyosu/beers \n  \nThe BLCCJ will be holding a beer gathering on Thursday 11 November from 18:00!\nThis will be the first live beer gathering in 2021. \n  \nIf you plan to join us\, please send “I plan to join” by email. So we can have an idea of the number of people to expect\, and the BBW organizers can reserve us a spot (we will inform of exact location later). \n  \nYou will need to purchase a BBW 2021 Starter Set (glass and tokens) (if you already have a glass\, you can just purchase tokens). \n  \nSince the number of tickets available per day is limited based on the capacity of the venue\, and in order to reduce waiting and check-in time at the registration desks\, we recommend you buy your tickets in advance via Rakuten Ticket:\nhttps://belgianbeerweekend.jp/en/toyosu/tickets\nYou can also purchase tickets at Family Mart. \n  \nAll BLCCJ members will receive 2 tokens for free – please ask BLCCJ office’s Sophie or Hitomi at the venue. \n  \nCome join us for the Bayside Chill in one of Tokyo’s hotspots with a great selection of Belgian beers and food!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/blccj-beer-gathering-bbw-toyosu-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211105T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211105T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124823
CREATED:20211104T054000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011711Z
UID:11636-1636070400-1636070400@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Gala 2021 "Ready To Take Off Again" - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Dear members and friends\,\n  \nFirst of all\, we hope very much you are all doing well. \n  \nFor us\, as a chamber of commerce\, networking and social exchanges are at the core of our activities. Unfortunately with COVID-19 this social contact has become extremely limited. \n  \nLast year we succeeded in organizing a safe gala ball in COVID times and therefore\, after careful consideration\, the Board of the BLCCJ has decided to continue with the launch of the BLCCJ Gala Ball 2021\, which is scheduled to take place on Friday 5 November\, from 18:30\, at the prestigious Conrad Tokyo hotel. \n  \nAfter another year of COVID-19 restrictions and not many places to go to\, we feel more than ever that we are “Ready To Take Off Again”! \n  \nWe hope you can join us at the most prominent networking event of the year for the Belgian-Luxembourg community and our Japanese friends in the presence of Belgian Ambassador Roxane de Bilderling and Luxembourg Ambassador Pierre Ferring. \n  \nAttached you can find the registration form. \n  \nSeats will be limited to 160\, so sign up soon\, first come first served. The application deadline is 27 October or when seats are full.\nWe gladly take care of your seating requests (1 table seats 6 persons). \n  \nAll required safety measures will be taken in close collaboration with the Conrad hotel. \n  \nIf you wish to show your support to our Chamber by sponsoring a raffle prize\, please send us back the attached sponsor sheet by 19 October. \n  \nWe are very much looking forward to welcoming you at this special evening! \n  \nPlease note that the event might be cancelled due to COVID-19. We are daily following up the COVID-19 situation and will inform you immediately if we deem it necessary to cancel. Thank you very much for your understanding. \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/gala-2021-ready-to-take-off-again-sold-out/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211014T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211014T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124823
CREATED:20211013T054414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011704Z
UID:11660-1634169600-1634169600@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:European Joint Chamber Cocktail 2021
DESCRIPTION:The next edition of the traditional European Joint Chamber Cocktail will be held this year on Thursday 14 October at Shangri-La Tokyo.\n  \nThe French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan is taking the lead in the organization\, 7 European Chambers of Commerce inc. BLCCJ are joining. \n  \nThis traditional gathering of European Chambers is the perfect opportunity to remind ourselves that we are stronger together.\nSo come and join us for an evening of business networking with fine food and free-flow wine. \n  \n*In view of the COVID-19 situation\, proper measures will be taken by the French Chamber and by the hotel. You can read more details in the attachment.\nWe kindly ask you to refrain from joining the event if you have a fever or show any cough-like symptoms. \n  \nDate Thursday 14 October\nTime 19:00 to 21:00 (registration starts at 18:30)\nVenue Shangri-La Tokyo\nAdmission fee (to be paid by bank before 4 October)\nJPY 9\,000 BLCCJ Members\nJPY 12\,000 Non-members\nDeadline for registration/cancellation Monday 4 October\, 17:00 or when seats are full\n*Any cancellation after the deadline or no-show will be charged.  \n  \nRegister for this event:\nBLCCJ seats are limited to 15\, first-come\, first-serve! \nTo register for this event\, please send your full name\, title\, company name and email address to info@blccj.or.jp\nWe will inform you if there are still seats. \nIf yes\, we ask you to pay by bank transfer before Monday 4 October 17:00. Only after the payment your seat will be booked. \nBank details:\nBank: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation\, Kojimachi Branch\nAccount: Check Account (toza) No. 226330\nAccount holder: Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan \n  \nWe look forward to finally meeting in person again! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/european-joint-chamber-cocktail-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211007T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211007T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124823
CREATED:20211006T054358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011655Z
UID:11654-1633564800-1633564800@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Webinar: Leveraging Green Towards a Profitable and Sustainable Business
DESCRIPTION:Dear members and friends\,\n  \nThe BLCCJ\, together with the Luxembourg Embassy and Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office Tokyo\, are honored to invite you to the following webinar with FinCity.Tokyo Chairman Hiroshi Nakaso and LuxFLAG Chairwoman Denise Voss: \nLeveraging Green Towards a Profitable and Sustainable Business\nManaging Assets with ESG in Japan and Luxembourg \n  \nAs Japan’s Prime Minister announced ambitious targets of carbon neutrality by 2050 and a 46% reduction of the country’s carbon footprint by 2030\, corporate Japan has stepped up its active stance in Environmental\, Social and Governance (ESG) matters to catch up with their peers in Europe and the United States. Beyond the obvious reasons of social responsibility\, companies across the world realize the positive financial outcomes of ESG investing: efforts in sustainability lead to actual business success and there is growing evidence that ESG-themed strategies boost returns. \n  \nBut how can one invest profitably in Green and ESG-conscious companies? \n  \nAfter a welcome by H.E. Luxembourg Ambassador Pierre Ferring\, our first speaker\, Mr. Hiroshi NAKASO\, Chairman of FinCity.Tokyo and formerly Deputy Governor of the Bank of Japan\, will present how Japan emphasizes asset management and the introduction of innovative strategies to make Tokyo a leading global financial city\, and moreover how ESG fits in this picture. \n  \nOur second speaker Ms. Denise VOSS\, Chairwoman of LuxFLAG\, the Luxembourg Finance Labelling Agency\, will share the agency’s definition of Green and ESG\, the approach/criteria to label ESG funds\, how this labeling contributes to the growth of Luxembourg companies\, and how Green in general can be profitable for your business. \n  \nAfterwards the speakers will gladly take your questions. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nThursday 7 October\n16:00-17:00 Japan time / 9:00-10:00 Belgian-Luxembourg time\nPresentations + Q&A in English\nFree of charge\nBLCCJ members and friends \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp  by 7 October noon JST and we will confirm your registration. \nThis webinar will be conducted via Zoom. If your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day itself. \n  \nWe hope to welcome many of you at this exciting webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-leveraging-green-towards-a-profitable-and-sustainable-business/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210927T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210927T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124823
CREATED:20210927T054414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011648Z
UID:11658-1632700800-1632700800@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Meet the BLCCJ Members
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\n  \nWe are happy to invite you to the next: \n“Meet the BLCCJ Members” \n  \nAt this online meet-and-greet 4 members will present themselves and their company: newly arrived Johannes Münzer\, Managing Director at Paul Wurth IHI Co.\, Ltd.; Francois Copus and Wim Eynatten\, both working for Deloitte; and newest member Nobuaki Yoshimura\, former JAL Belgium.  \n  \nAfter the presentations we will organize a Q&A session allowing you to interact directly with the BLCCJ members. \n  \nJoin us for this casual meet-and-greet and expand your network! \n  \nEvent details:\nMonday 27 September\n18:30-19:30\nFree of charge\nPresentations will be in English\nMembers-only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp before 27 September noon\, and we will confirm your registration. \nThis webinar will be conducted via Zoom Meetings. If your registration is accepted\, you will receive the Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day itself. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you at this online meet-and-greet! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/meet-the-blccj-members-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210917T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210917T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T124823
CREATED:20210916T054414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011641Z
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SUMMARY:Paralliance webinar: "Reflections on the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics"
DESCRIPTION:On September 17\, 2021 we invite you to a special lunchtime event in association with the Paralliance – a coalition of 20 international chambers of commerce in Japan.\n  \nThe postponed Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games drew to a colourful close on Sunday\, September 5\, after nearly two weeks of competition among more than 4\,400 of the world’s top athletes with impairments. The Games saw athletes compete in 539 events across 22 different sports\, with an astonishing 69 World and 124 Paralympic records being broken. The 2020 Games also saw more female athletes take part than ever before. \n  \nOn Friday September 17\, the Paralliance is delighted to welcome New Zealand’s most decorated Paralympic athlete\, Sophie Pascoe\, to share with us about her journey as a Paralympic athlete swimmer and her experiences of Japan and the Tokyo 2020 Games. Sophie has won an extraordinary total of 19 medals – 11 golds\, 7 silvers and 1 bronze – making her New Zealand’s most successful Paralympian to date. In addition to her stellar medal collection\, Sophie has won New Zealand’s Sportsperson with an Impairment of the Year four times. She is also a mentee EY’s Women Athletes in Business Network programme\, which won the British Business Award for Diversity & Inclusion in 2020. \n  \nInternational Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons said in his closing speech on Sunday\, “In 12 magical days\, athletes gave the world confidence\, happiness\, and hope. Athletes broke records\, athletes won hearts\, athletes opened minds. Importantly\, athletes changed lives.” \n  \nJoin us on September 17\, to hear from one of these very athletes who is an inspiration to so many\, both in and outside of the pool. \n  \nEvent details \n\nDate: Friday 17 September 2021\nTime: 12:30–13:30\nOnline Zoom event\nOrganizers: Joint Chamber Paralliance (led by the British\, New Zealand and American Chambers)\nFree-of-charge\nRegistration/Cancellation: send an email to info@blccj.or.jp before the deadline. We will confirm your registration. You will receive the Zoom link on the day itself.\nDeadline: Friday 17 September 10:30 JST\n\n(Kindly note that BCCJ is hosting this webinar\, not BLCCJ.) \n  \nMeet Sophie Pascoe \nSophie Pascoe is New Zealand’s most successful Paralympian. Sophie appeared at her first Paralympics games in Beijing 2008 as a 15 year-old producing stunning performances in the pool\, winning 3 gold and 1 silver medal. Over the past decade\, Sophie has firmly cemented her place as a national treasure in New Zealand. Along with 19 Paralympic medals (including 11 gold)\, Sophie also holds 13 IPC world titles and multiple world records. \nIn 2018\, Pascoe made further history when she was named flag-bearer and team captain at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games\, becoming the first Para athlete to lead the New Zealand team out at a major Games.  A below-the-knee amputee following a lawnmower accident when she was 2 years old\,  Pascoe is a fierce competitor and is known for her work ethic in and out of the pool always bringing passion and humility to anything she does. \nSophie has strived to increase Paralympic awareness not only in New Zealand but globally and is intent on leaving a lasting legacy for others to aspire to as she has paved the way for equality for disabled athletes and females in sport. \n  \nAbout the Paralliance \nThis joint alliance of 20 international chambers of commerce in Japan – The Paralliance – was created in 2020\, to support the success of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. The Paralympics are a global celebration of diversity and inclusion\, sporting achievement\, and personal endeavour. \nMission\nSupport Japan’s delivery of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics\, fostering a legacy of more inclusive communities and embracing opportunities for international business and exchange. \nPledge\nParticipating Chambers of Commerce will collectively support the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Committee in its delivery of an outstanding and popular games. \nThis is an opportunity for all of us to recognise our mission and commit to our pledge –\nJoin the Paralliance’s third event on Friday\, September 17! \nMembers of the Paralliance are: \n\nAmerican Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nAustralia/New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nAustrian Business Council\nBelgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nBritish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nCanadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nCCI France Japon\nDanish Chamber of Commerce and Industry Japan\nGerman Chamber of Commerce and Industry Japan\nGreek Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nFinnish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nIcelandic Chamber of Commerce Japan\nIreland Japan Chamber of Commerce\nItalian Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nNetherlands Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nNorwegian Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nSouth African Chamber of Commerce Japan\nSpanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nSwedish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nSwiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry Japan
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/paralliance-webinar-reflections-on-the-tokyo-2020-paralympics/
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SUMMARY:Inter-Chamber webinar with CEO Solvay Dr. Ilham Kadri
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\nWe hereby would like to invite to a next Inter-Asian BeLux Chamber Zoom Webinar on Thursday 9 September\, this time hosted by our colleagues of BeLu Thai together with Solvay. \n  \nOur keynote speaker will be Dr. Ilham Kadri\, CEO & President of the Executive Committee of Solvay.\nYou can find her resume in the attachment. \n  \nDr. Ilham Kadri will address Solvay’s Business & Sustainable Development in Asia.  \n  \nIf you have specific questions for the speaker\, please email them to admin@beluthai.org by Tuesday 7 September at 20:00 JST \n  \nEVENT DETAILS:\nThursday 9 September 2021\n16:00-17:00 Japan time / 09:00-10:00 Belgian time\nIn English\nFree of charge\nMembers only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Tuesday 7 September 18:00 JST\, and we will confirm your registration. \nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link on the day of the event (September 9). \n  \nLooking forward to seeing many of you attending this webinar (and more to be announced soon). \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/inter-chamber-webinar-with-ceo-solvay-dr-ilham-kadri/
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SUMMARY:Webinar with KPMG: An Approach to Transfer Pricing: Arising Concerns and the Impact of COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\nOur next webinar is a joint effort with KPMG: \n“An Approach to Transfer Pricing:\nArising Concerns and the Impact of COVID-19” \n  \nOur speaker\, Ms. Mamiko Kimura\, Manager at KPMG Tax Corporation\, will be providing her insights on transfer pricing based on 15 years of experience in the field.\nShe will start the seminar by explaining the fundamentals of transfer pricing and familiarize with the concepts of the Arm’s Length Principle.\nShe will then introduce aspects unique to Japan (i.e. donation) and contemporaneous transfer pricing documentation that was last updated in 2019.\nFinally\, she will discuss recent topics in the field of transfer pricing\, such as the concerns and impacts of COVID-19 on global businesses\, along with ICAP (International Compliance Assurance Programme)\, a framework for multilateral risk assessment. \n  \nYou can find the seminar agenda and speaker biography in attachment. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nMonday 6 September\n17:00-17:45 Japan time / 10:00-10:45 Belgian-Luxembourg time\nPresentations + Q&A in English\nFree of charge\nBLCCJ Members only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp\, and we will confirm your registration. \nThis webinar will be conducted via Zoom. If your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day itself. \n  \nWe hope to welcome many of you at this webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-with-kpmg-an-approach-to-transfer-pricing-arising-concerns-and-the-impact-of-covid-19/
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SUMMARY:NEA 2021-2022 - POSTPONED to 2022
DESCRIPTION:This year the BLCCJ is organizing the 11th edition of the 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 NEA 2021-2022” on all their documents\, and will be granted use of the NEA logo. \nThe winner will also benefit from:\n-The possibility to invite guests/business contacts to the Award ceremony\n–Media attention: local media are invited to the Award ceremony and encouraged to write articles on the Nippon Export Award and its recipient\n–Special feature coverage on the BLCCJ website and social media \n  \nIf you are interested\, please fill out the attached questionnaire\, and send us a presentation of your company.\nThe application deadline is Tuesday 31 August 2021. \n  \nYou can find more details in the attached outline\, and on the website.\nNote: for the purpose of this year’s NEA selection\, any impact -positive or negative- caused by COVID-19\, will be taken into consideration in the evaluation. \n  \nIf you would know 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. \n  \nMay the best one win!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/nea-2021-2022-postponed-to-2022/
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