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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20201028T000000
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SUMMARY:BLCCJ-CCIFJ-SCCIJ Golf Tournament - FULL!
DESCRIPTION:The BLCCJ is pleased to announce that the 14th Joint Chamber Golf Tournament\, organized with the French and the Swiss Chambers of Commerce\, has been rescheduled for Wednesday 28 October at the prestigious Tomisato Golf Club in Chiba.\n  \nDate: Wednesday\, October 28\, 2020\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\,500 car users (includes registration & green fee\, lunch\, reception after the tournament)\nJPY 24\,500 bus users (includes all of the above plus the bus fee departing near Yotsuya station at 6:15)\n(We have switched to a larger bus\, so extra seats have become available!) \n  \nYou can also become a sponsor of the event by giving a prize for the award ceremony. This is ideal for strengthening your image among the communities of three active chambers\, and your prize will be properly acknowledged. \n  \nYou will find more information\, the application form and the sponsorship form in the attachments.\nApplication deadline is Friday 16 October 17:00. \n  \nWe certainly hope to be able to hold this prestigious event\, and welcome many of you there! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office \n  \nThe event is kindly sponsored by BMW JAPAN. \n \n  \nAll required safety measures will be taken in close collaboration with the golf club.\nhttp://www.tomisatogolf.net/
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/blccj-ccifj-sccij-golf-tournament-full/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20201021T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20201021T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173607
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SUMMARY:European Joint Chamber Cocktail 2020
DESCRIPTION:The next edition of the traditional European Joint Chamber Cocktail will be held this year on Wednesday 21 October at Park Hyatt Tokyo.\n  \nThe French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan is taking the lead in the organization\, 8 other 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 networking with fine food\, free-flow wine and a free raffle. \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 Wednesday 21 October\nTime 19:00 to 21:00 (registration starts at 18:30)\nVenue Park Hyatt Tokyo 39F\nAdmission fee (to be paid by bank before 15 October)\nJPY 8\,000 BLCCJ Members\nJPY 12\,000 Non-members\nDeadline for registration/cancellation Thursday 15 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 20\, 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 Thursday 15 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: The 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-2020/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20201016T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20201016T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173607
CREATED:20201015T053945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011229Z
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SUMMARY:BLCCJ beer gathering @ BBW Toyosu
DESCRIPTION:Great news! The Belgian Beer Weekend (BBW) will still take place in 2020!!A great location has been found in Toyosu\, Tokyo bay.\nThis BBW will be a smaller version in line with the COVID-19 safety guidelines\, but will definitely be a lot of fun. \n  \nCITABRIA BAYPARK \n  \n10.16 (Fri.) – 10.18 (Sun.)\n10.23 (Fri.) – 10.25 (Sun.) \n  \nFri. 16:00 – 22:00 / Sat. Sun. 10:00 – 21:00 \n  \nhttps://belgianbeerweekend.jp/en/ \n  \nThe BLCCJ will be present on Friday 16 October from 18:00!\nThis will be a first live beer gathering since February. \n  \nIf you plan to join us\, please send an email “I plan to join”(info@blccj.or.jp). 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 2020 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/tickets \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20201008T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20201008T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173607
CREATED:20201007T053944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011221Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Venture Capital in Japan - new opportunities for foreign startups
DESCRIPTION:Dear members and friends\,\n  \nOur next WEBINAR is another joint effort with Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT). \n“Venture Capital in Japan – new opportunities for foreign startups” \n  \nWhen foreign startups are looking for additional capital\, not only USA or Europe should be on their radar\, also Japan has become an interesting capital venture country in recent years. During this webinar 3 speakers will give us an insight on what’s currently moving in the venture capital market in Japan. \n  \nOur first speaker will be Mr. Gregory Van Bellinghen\, Managing Partner\, Toppako Capital. He will sketch some broad dynamics of the Venture Capital landscape\, how cross-border funds fit into that picture\, and share his experience co-investing with Japanese and Asian strategic investors. \n  \nDoing business in Japan could be a big challenge in many aspects. Second speaker Alex Odajima\, CEO of EDGEof Innovation\, will explain you the fundamentals of the Japanese business culture and give you some tips to help you deal with Japanese corporate. \n  \nThird speaker will be Yuin Tei\, Ventures Associate\, Fintech at Plug and Play Japan. He will discuss the market trend of venture investing in Japan and how European startups can leverage their network. \n  \nYou can find the profile of all 3 speakers in attachment. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nThursday 8 October\n17:00-18:00 Japan time/10:00-11:00 Belgian time\nPresentations + Q&A in English\nFree of charge\nBLCCJ Members + companies with a FIT account \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp before Thursday 8 October noon (Japan time)\, 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 password on the day of the event. \n  \nWe hope to welcome many of you at this webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office \n  \nWebinar VIDEO data
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-venture-capital-in-japan-new-opportunities-for-foreign-startups/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20201001T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20201001T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173607
CREATED:20200929T053944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011211Z
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SUMMARY:A New Start: Challenges and Business Opportunities in the New Normal
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\n  \nMrs. Roxane de Bilderling\, Ambassador of H.M. The King of the Belgians\, is kindly inviting the BLCCJ members to a seated event on Thursday 1st of October 2020 from 17:30 at the Embassy of Belgium. \n  \nA new start: challenges and business opportunities in the new normal\nPresentations by field experts\, followed by a seated dinner \n  \nPROGRAMME:\n17:30  Doors open – registration  => everyone is kindly asked to go straight to their designated seat \n18:00  Event starts\n– Opening words by the Ambassador\n– Presentations on the opportunities & challenges of post –COVID in Japan\, as seen by different field experts:\n1. Mr. Michael Mroczek\, President of the European Business Council in Japan (EBC)\n2. Mr. Vincent Devloo\, CFO at IKEA Japan K.K.\n3. Mrs. Yumiko Murakami\, Head of Tokyo Centre at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) \n– Q&A and Debate led by Jan De Bock\, Vice-President of the BLCCJ\n– Conclusions by Jan \n19:30  Dinner starts\nKampai by Fabrice Tilot\, President of the BLCCJ \n  \nEVENT DETAILS:\nThursday 1 October\nStarting at 18:00 (doors open 17:30)\nPresentations + Q&A in English\nFree of charge\nBLCCJ Members only \n  \nPlease note that places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.\nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp\nWe will confirm if we can accept your registration or not.\nDeadline is Friday 25 September 17:00 OR when the seats are full. \nDue to limited seating we will accept only 1 signup per member. \n  \nProper COVID-19 measures will be taken. We kindly ask you to refrain from joining the event if you have a fever or show any cough-like symptoms. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing many of you at this live event! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/a-new-start-challenges-and-business-opportunities-in-the-new-normal/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200908T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200908T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173607
CREATED:20200907T053930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011201Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: A Prime Minister and his Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\n  \nJapan will soon have a new Prime Minister following Mr Abe’s record breaking stint in office. Mr Abe won three Lower House elections and became a familiar figure internationally – in itself\, an unusual achievement for a Japanese Prime Minister. His Abenomics programme and the Three Arrows promised much – but what did they really achieve and how will history judge this interesting figure? And what happens next – where do his successors propose to lead Japan? \n  \nOur guest speaker will be Tobias Harris\, Executive Vice President and Japan analyst in Washington\, DC\, for Teneo Intelligence. His biography ‘The Iconoclast: Shinzo Abe and the New Japan‘ was published by Hurst on 27 August and has been very well received. \nHe is an expert on Japanese politics\, and worked in 2006-2007 on the staff of Keiichiro Asao\, at that time a member of the upper house of the Japanese Diet and shadow foreign minister for the Democratic Party of Japan\, for whom he conducted research on foreign policy and Japan’s relations with the United States. He is also the Fellow for Economy\, Trade\, and Business at Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA. \n  \nTobias’ review will be followed by an open Q&A facilitated by Melanie Brock\, CEO of Melanie Brock Advisory and one of Japan’s best known APAC specialists. \n  \nMore information on the event website. \nKindly note that the British Chamber of Commerce is taking the lead in this event. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS:\nTuesday 8 September\n12:00-13:00\nIn English\nFree of charge\nMembers-only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Monday 7 September evening and we will confirm your registration. \n  \nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive the ZOOM link from the British Chamber 1 hour before the webinar. \n  \nWe hope that we can welcome many BLCCJ members at this joint chamber webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office \n  \nWebinar VIDEO data
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-a-prime-minister-and-his-legacy/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200902T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200902T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173607
CREATED:20200901T053929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011149Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: The organic market in Japan
DESCRIPTION:Dear members and friends\,\n  \nOur next WEBINAR is another joint effort with Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT). \n“The organic market in Japan:\nthe new JAS logo regulations” \n  \nWe are delighted to present 3 speakers who will give us an insight on what’s currently moving in the organic industry in Japan. \n  \nOur first speaker will be Ms. Mayu Nishikawa\, Director of Agricultural Standard at the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture\, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF). She will present the new organic JAS logo regulations that took effect on 16 July 2020. \n  \nThis introductory presentation will be followed by 2 testimonies from organic initiatives in Japan. \nPascal Gerbert-Gaillard\, Asia Director for Bio c’ Bon\, will share his company’s take on the market:\n-Who they are and what they are doing\n-Trends they are seeing and what is a likely future for the market\n-Challenges ahead and notably the new JAS regulation in that part \n  \nThird speaker will be Simon Grunberger\, CEO and founder of Ecoloupe\, a new organic label and supplier in Japan.\nSimon will discuss:\n-Ecoloupe’s missions\n-The importance of organic food and responsible farming\n-The future of organic food in Japan \n  \nYou can find the profile of all 3 speakers in attachment. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nWednesday 2 September\n17:00-18:00 Japan time/10:00-11:00 Belgian time\nPresentations + Q&A in English\nFree of charge\nBLCCJ Members + companies with a FIT account \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp before Wednesday 2 September noon (Japan time)\, 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 password on the day of the event. \n  \nWe hope to welcome many of you at this webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office \n  \n  \nWebinar VIDEO data
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-the-organic-market-in-japan/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200827T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200827T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173607
CREATED:20200826T053929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011141Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR with tasting: Luxembourg\, the wine country.
DESCRIPTION:Dear members and friends\,\n  \nOur next WEBINAR will be a joint effort with the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce and LTIO Tokyo. \n“Luxembourg\, the wine country.\nJoin us for a taste!” \n  \nDid you know that Luxembourg is home to 9 different wine varieties? \nIt is no coincidence that the valley of the Moselle is one of Luxembourg’s major tourist attractions. The mild climate and the spectacular beauty of the hilly vineyards at whose feet the Moselle ambles\, gives the region its quite unique character. Moreover the Moselle valley fulfills all the right conditions allowing vintners to grow excellent wines which are appreciated far beyond Luxembourg’s borders. \nJoin us in this webinar on a historical\, cultural and touristic journey of Luxembourg wines\, culminating in the tasting of 2 wine varieties: Auxerrois and a sparkling Crémant 36. \n  \nOur Luxembourg guides on this wine journey will be Claire Sertznig\, Project Manager\, IVV (Institut Viti-Vinicole); and Lisa Vesque\, Oenologist\, Domaine viticole Cep d’Or. \n  \nFor those who would like to do an actual tasting at home\, BLCCJ member DeCima Japan is offering a set of Auxerrois and Cremant (1 bottle each) @ JPY 5\,500 (incl. tax and delivery fee).\nIf you prefer to buy only 1 bottle (Auxerrois or Cremant)\, the price is JPY 3\,300 (incl. tax and delivery fee).\nIf you wish to purchase\, please inform the BLCCJ office of the order details when you sign up. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nThursday 27 August\n17:30-18:30 Japan time / 10:30-11:30 Luxembourg time\nPresentations in English\nFree of charge for the webinar / JPY 5\,500 or JPY 3\,300 if you wish to purchase the wines \n  \nIf you are interested to join\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp\, and we will confirm your registration.\nSigning up to the webinar is possible till 27 August noon (Japan time). \n  \nHowever\, if you wish to purchase wines\, please inform by Friday 21 August 17:00 (Japan time) the latest. You need to specify if you buy the wine set or only 1 bottle\, give a delivery address and phone number\, and make the payment to the BLCCJ account before the webinar.\nPurchase is only possible for people based in Japan. \nPayment details:\nBank: Mitsui Sumitomo Banking Corporation\, Kojimachi Branch\nAccount: Check Account (toza) No. 226330\nAccount holder: The Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan \n  \nThis webinar will be conducted via ZOOM. If your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a ZOOM invitation link and password on the day of the event (27 August). \n  \nWe hope to welcome many of you at this tasty webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office \n  \nWebinar VIDEO data
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-with-tasting-luxembourg-the-wine-country/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200824T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200824T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173607
CREATED:20200823T053929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011132Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Tokyo 2020 Paralympics 1 Year to Go!
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\n  \nMonday 24 August\, 20:00 will mark exactly one year to go until the start of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics in 2021. The Paralliance Chambers incl. BLCCJ invite you to hear from President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC)\, Mr Andrew Parsons\, as well as IPC Chief Brand & Communications Officer\, Mr Craig Spence\, and IPC Governing Board Member at Large and President of the Japanese Paralympic Committee\, Mr Yasushi Yamawaki. \n  \nAndrew\, Craig and Yasushi will speak on renewed expectations\, principles for re-planning and what lies ahead for the 2021 games. The panel will also speak on the Inclusion Summit\, a natural extension of the current IPC activities that focuses on inclusion and accessibility from a community\, sport\, and labour perspective. Following which\, our speakers will engage in a short discussion followed by a Q&A session opened up to members of the Paralliance. \n  \nMore information on the event website. \nKindly note that the British Chamber of Commerce is taking the lead in this event. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS:\nMonday 24 August\n20:00-21:00\nIn English\nFree of charge\nMembers-only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Monday 24 August 14:00 and we will confirm your registration. \nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive the ZOOM link from the British Chamber 1 hour before the webinar. \n  \nWe hope that we can welcome many BLCCJ members at this joint chamber webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office \n  \nWebinar VIDEO data
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-tokyo-2020-paralympics-1-year-to-go/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200818T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200818T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173607
CREATED:20200816T053929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011117Z
UID:11622-1597708800-1597708800@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: COVID-19 in Japan and its effect on retail
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\n  \nOur newest WEBINAR is a joint effort with Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT). \n“COVID-19 in Japan and its effect on retail” \n  \nWhat started as a health crisis about 6 months ago\, has become a worldwide deep economic crisis\, with the end still not in sight.\nJapan was one of the first countries to be hit\, but compared to others the numbers are relatively low. So how bad of an economic blow is Japan facing? And how is the retail industry in Japan behaving? \n  \nOur first speaker will be Jan De Bock\, BLCCJ Vice President and Managing Partner of trainspot KK\, the creative agency behind the Belgian Beer Weekends festivals in Japan. He will give his view on how the COVID-19 crisis evolved in Japan\, and how it largely affected his business. \n  \nNext Dirk De Ruyver\, Japan Representative for FIT\, will give an overview of the latest retail numbers in Japan. \n  \nBased upon these numbers our third speaker\, Lionel Desclee\, CEO of Walmart Japan (Seiyu)\, will give a first-hand testimony on how the crisis has impacted his business. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nTuesday 18 August\n17:00-18:00 Japan time/10:00-11:00 Belgian time\nPresentations + Q&A in English\nFree of charge\nBLCCJ Members + companies with a FIT account \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp before Tuesday 18 August noon (Japan time)\, 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 password on the day of the event. \n  \nWe hope to welcome many of you at this webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-covid-19-in-japan-and-its-effect-on-retail/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200716T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200716T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173607
CREATED:20200715T053915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011109Z
UID:11621-1594857600-1594857600@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: The Future of Digital Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\n  \nOur next WEBINAR will be another joint effort with the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan (SpCCJ): \n“The Future of Digital Marketing:\nGlobal Trends and Localization” \n\nOne of the major revolutions in the media industry was the irruption of computer and internet. Development of search engines along with the emergence of the social media and the arrival of the smartphones brought new disruptions and pushed the industry to evolve. And now\, digital marketing is entering a new era with the appearance of AI. By using AI and big data\, companies can get access to real time information about consumer behaviour and purchase tendencies\, which makes it possible for them to take a more efficient approach. \nTraditional media such as TV commercials\, newspapers and magazines have been occupying the advertisement industry for many years\, and Japan is not an exception. However\, in 2019\, total expenditure of digital advertisement exceeded its tv media advertisement for the first time. \nAs further growth of digital marketing is expected\, using digital platforms are essential in current marketing strategy. \nBut which are the platforms preferred in the Japanese society? Is Yahoo! still the search engine most used in Japan? Is there any difference between global trends and local (Japanese) tendency? Which are the main points mostly discussed about the Japanese Data Protection Law? Has COVID-19 made any influences on consumer trends? \nOn 16 July\, the SpCCJ – with the cooperation of the BLCCJ – has invited three experts in digital marketing\, to share with you the current market trends and tips for successful digital marketing in Japan. \n\nEVENT DETAILS\nDate: Thursday\, 16 July 2020\nTime: 18:00 – 19:00 JST\nPlace: Zoom Online Webinar\nLanguage: English\nPrice: Free for BLCCJ & SpCCJ Members | Others: 2\,000JPY \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Thursday 16 July noon\, and we will confirm your registration. \nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a ZOOM invitation link and password on the day of the event (July 16). \n  \nWe hope that we can welcome a full house for this joint webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office \n  \nWebinar VIDEO data
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-the-future-of-digital-marketing/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200715T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200715T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173607
CREATED:20200720T053914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011100Z
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SUMMARY:Inter-Chamber WEBINAR: Cracking Supply Chains
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\n  \nThe BLCCJ – together with 8 other Asian BeLux Chambers of Commerce – has the pleasure to invite you to a next joint webinar: \n  \nCracking Supply Chains\nRebuilding or reinforcing? Learnings from COVID-19 \n  \nIn this interactive multi-country webinar we have 3 experts investigate the cracks that have shown in Supply Chains in the last few months under Covid-19. Together with participants we zoom in on the learnings\, present the current status from a transporter point of view\, and provide a wrap-up with tips going forward.  \nWhat were the contingencies already in place to prevent the worst cracks? What transportation options are now available to suppliers & manufacturers? And how can we take the learnings of the last few months to reimagine and reinforce our Supply Chains?  \n  \nJoin participants dialing in from 9 different countries in this Asian multi-Chamber webinar for answers to these questions and many more insights from our experts Paul Melkebeke (Samsonite)\, Ingrid Sidiadinoto (UPS) & Renaud Anjoran (Sofeast) – biographies in attachment. \n  \nThis webinar will be held in ZOOM so we can use the breakout room function during short interactive networking & discussion among participants on 2 questions put forward by our experts.  \n  \nThe 9 countries represented are Myanmar\, Singapore\, Malaysia\, Thailand\, Vietnam\, Philippines\, Hong Kong\, China & Japan. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS:\nWednesday 15 July\n19:00-20:15 Jap time\nIn English\nFree of charge\nMembers-only \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by July 15 noon\, and we will confirm your registration. \nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a ZOOM invitation link and password on the day of the event (July 15). \n  \nWe hope that we can welcome a full house for this high-level webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/inter-chamber-webinar-cracking-supply-chains/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200622T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200622T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173607
CREATED:20200621T053914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011050Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: The Only Certainty in Uncertain Times: Death and Taxes - Japan gift/inheritance and Japan Exit Tax Updates
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\n  \nWe hereby invite you to a next WEBINAR\, this time in cooperation with PwC Japan: \n“The Only Certainty in Uncertain Times: Death and Taxes – Japan gift/inheritance and Japan Exit Tax Updates” \n  \nGiven the current global pandemic environment and looking forward to the future – new normal\, have you given some serious thoughts about your own situation? Will you stay in Japan longer term or plan to relocate back to your home country? How will Japan Exit Tax affect you if you do decide to relocate? Have you thought about your/your extended family back home’s estate planning matters? If you do decide to stay in Japan for the longer term\, how will Japan gift/inheritance taxes apply to your own situation and your extended family’s estate if you are the expected heir/named beneficiary? Do you have a Will in place in case of any unexpected event happening? We will go over all these difficult but necessary topics within this presentation and hope to address your concerns through a Q&A session at the end.   \n  \nSpeakers from PwC Japan are Marcus Wong\, Partner; Jia Ee\, Senior Manager; and Thomas Y. Lu\, Senior Manager.\nYou can find their profiles in the attachment. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS:\nMonday 22 June\n12:00-13:00 (45 minutes presentation\, 15 minutes Q&A)\nIn ENGLISH\nFree of charge\nMembers-only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp before 22 June 10:00\, and we will confirm your registration. \n  \nWe are still discussing which online platform to use\, and will inform asap. \n  \nWe look forward to welcoming you at the webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office \n  \nWebinar VIDEO data \nYou can also find a SUMMARY of the webinar in the attachment.
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-the-only-certainty-in-uncertain-times-death-and-taxes-japan-gift-inheritance-and-japan-exit-tax-updates/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200611T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200611T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173607
CREATED:20200610T053805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011042Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Recent amendments in Japanese labor law
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\n  \nWe hereby invite you to our next WEBINAR: \n“Recent amendments in Japanese labor law” \n  \nAs part of the so-called “Work Style Reform Legislation”\, two amendments were passed in 2018 and 2019. They attempt to address the dangers of overworking and to introduce the system of ‘Equal Work Equal Pay’ widely. The amendment regarding the limits of overtime took effect with almost all the companies. On ‘Equal Work Equal Pay’\, from April 1\, 2020\, large companies are now obliged to follow new laws dealing with employee management (full-time and part-time)\, with SMEs to join suit a year later.\nOn the other hand\, we are facing the spread of COVID-19\, which has affected our way of doing business greatly. It can lead to change of the working style such as teleworking and to rebuild systems of work conditions. Both amendments above might demand a specific care accordingly.\nWith this webinar\, we will be reality-checking laws introduced in past revisions\, better understanding the equal work for equal pay amendment\, and addressing the current situation surrounding COVID-19. \n  \nWe have invited Hiroshi Chiba\, a labor lawyer\, to speak\, and Catherine O’Connell\, a foreign registered lawyer in Japan\, to moderate the webinar.\nYou can find their biographies in the attachment. \n  \nEvent details:\nThursday 11 June\n14:00-15:00 (30 minutes presentation\, 30 minutes Q&A)\nIn ENGLISH\nFree of charge\nMembers-only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp before 11 June noon\, and we will confirm your registration.\nWe also welcome questions in advance. \n  \nThis webinar will be conducted via ZOOM. If your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a ZOOM invitation link and password on the day itself. \n  \nWe look forward to welcoming you at the webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office \n    \n  \nWebinar VIDEO data
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-recent-amendments-in-japanese-labor-law/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200609T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200609T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173607
CREATED:20200608T053914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011033Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Working together virtually: challenges & opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\n  \nWe gladly inform you of our next WEBINAR: \n“Working together virtually: challenges & opportunities” \n  \nThe Covid pandemic has boosted virtual working. And even in the post-Covid era\, it’s highly likely that working together virtually is “here to stay”. In this webinar we will address both the challenges but also the opportunities that virtual collaboration offers. We will focus on items such as open two-way communication and direct feedback\, installing trust in teams\, and bridging interpersonal and intercultural differences. We will look at how using the right technology in the right way can help us in tackling some of the virtual collaboration challenges\, and how technology can add value in meeting both the organization’s and the individual employee’s needs.    \n  \nAs a speaker we have invited Frans van de Ven\, Executive Coach (based in Belgium). \n  \nEVENT DETAILS:\nTuesday 9 June\n15:00-16:00\nIn ENGLISH\nFree of charge\nMembers-only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp before 9 June noon\, 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 password on the day itself. \n  \nWe look forward to welcoming you at the webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-working-together-virtually-challenges-opportunities/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200529T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200529T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173607
CREATED:20200528T053805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011023Z
UID:11615-1590710400-1590710400@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:WEBINAR with Deloitte: Managing through the maelstrom: COVID-19 - a health and economic crisis
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\n  \nOur next WEBINAR will be a joint effort with Deloitte Japan and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan: \n  \n“Managing through the maelstrom: COVID-19 – a health and economic crisis” \n  \nWhat started as a health crisis has morphed into an economic crisis. Navigating a state of emergency\, business leaders are challenged daily to attend to the needs of multiple stakeholders. Initial imperatives of ensuring employee safety\, and enabling operational continuity\, have been joined by concerns over supply chain integrity and changing modes of customer engagement. As budgets bend and forecast fracture\, financial risk is ever-present. The accelerated adoption of digital technologies has the potential to unlock exciting new business models and facilitate mobility and decentralized working – yet these virtues bring vulnerability. Amongst this complexity and uncertainty\, leaders must conceive and create their command center – an organizational response to these challenges that enables them to operate their business\, manage risk\, and ensure regulatory compliance. Supporting decision making today\, whilst planning for tomorrow. \n  \nTo help navigate these challenging times\, 5 Deloitte professionals (profiles in attachment) will share perspectives related to doing business in Japan during the COVID-19 emergency. \n  \nTopics will include: \n-Evolution of a crisis: \n\nJapan’s COVID-19 experience\nConsumer response\n\n-Relief measures: \n\nGovernment subsidies on employment adjustment\nSpecial loans from government supported institutions\nDeferral of tax payments\nCarryback of net operating losses\n\n-Financial reporting matters: \n\nAccounting and disclosure considerations\nImpact on forecasting and management estimates\n\n-Technology vision and vulnerability: \n\nThe effect of COVID-19 on the three most affected Cyber pillars (Phishing\, Cloud & Identity\, Home & Privacy)\nApplicable risk mitigations\nWay forward and best practices\n\n-Command center: evolution from rapid response to thoughtful recovery \n\nCommand Center Recover focus and organization\nDrive strategic conversation on building resilience\nCapture insight and prepare for change\n\n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nFriday 29 May\n11:30-12:30 (45 minutes presentation\, 15 minutes Q&A)\nIn ENGLISH\nFree of charge\nMembers-only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp before Thursday 28 May 18:00\, 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 password on the morning of the event. \n  \nWe hope to welcome many of you at this joint webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-with-deloitte-managing-through-the-maelstrom-covid-19-a-health-and-economic-crisis/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200525T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200525T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173607
CREATED:20200524T053804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011008Z
UID:11614-1590364800-1590364800@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:ONLINE Beer Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\n  \nWhile Tokyo is still under a state-of-emergency\, we hereby invite you to our second ONLINE BEER GATHERING! \nJoin us with a beer in the hand for a casual catching up with other members of the BLCCJ! \n  \nEVENT DETAILS:\nMonday 25 May\n18:30-19:30 (you can join and leave as you want during this time frame)\nThrough Zoom Meetings\nFree-of-charge\nMembers-only\n \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp We will confirm receipt of your signup.\nYou will receive an email with a Zoom meeting ID and password on Monday PM. \n  \nWe hope many of you will join us! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/online-beer-gathering-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200521T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200521T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173607
CREATED:20200520T053804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T010958Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR with the 2 Ambassadors
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\n  \nThe BLCCJ is honored to invite you to a webinar with Belgian Ambassador Roxane de Bilderling and Luxembourg Ambassador Pierre Ferring. \nBoth Ambassadors will give a short overview of what is happening in Belgium and Luxembourg\, and how the Embassies in Tokyo are dealing with COVID-19. Afterwards they will gladly take some questions. \nJoin us for this unique opportunity to hear from and reach out to both our Ambassadors in these times of COVID-19. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS:\nThursday 21 May\n16:00-17:00\nIn English\nFree of charge \n  \nMembers-only\nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp and we will confirm your registration. \n  \nThis webinar will be conducted via ZOOM. You will receive an email with a ZOOM invitation link and password on the day itself. \n  \nIf you already have some questions for the Ambassadors\, please send them to us: info@blccj.or.jp \n  \nLet’s welcome both Ambassadors at a full house webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office \n 
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-with-the-2-ambassadors/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200521T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200521T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173607
CREATED:20200520T053603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T010939Z
UID:11607-1590019200-1590019200@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Belgian shop @ BBW 2020 Yokohama - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Soon Belgian Beer Weekend 2020 will take a start\, with stops this year in Nagoya (23 April – 6 May)\, Yokohama (21-24 May)\, Osaka (3-7 June)\, Hibiya (25-28 June)\, and finally Tokyo (17-22 September).\nhttps://www.belgianbeerweekend.jp/ \n  \nThe BLCCJ will again be present at Belgian Beer Weekend 2020 Yokohama with a Belgian shop\, the “Belgian Marché”. \nIf your company is importing\, distributing or selling Belgian products in Japan\, and you are interested in participating in the Belgian Marché\, then please contact the BLCCJ office by Friday 13 March.\ninfo@blccj.or.jp   03-6457-8662 \nWe need a list of the products you want to sell\, the price and the number of products you have in mind.\nThe BLCCJ will decide together with the Belgian Beer Weekend Organizing Committee which products will eventually be sold in the shop. \nMore information in the attachment. \n  \nWe certainly hope that many BLCCJ members will join the Belgian Marché!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/belgian-shop-bbw-2020-yokohama-canceled/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200518T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200518T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173607
CREATED:20200517T053804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T010944Z
UID:11612-1589760000-1589760000@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Inter-Chamber WEBINAR: COVID-19\, from the Lockdown to the Opening
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\n  \nThe BLCCJ – together with the Singapore\, Shanghai and Vietnam BeLux Chambers of Commerce – has the pleasure to invite you to our first joint webinar: \n  \n“COVID-19\, from the Lockdown to the Opening” \n  \nSome of us are still under lockdown and some are experiencing a “first” opening.\nWhat can we learn from each other? What is the business impact of COVID-19? How can we ensure that the current situation will turn out positively for our companies? How is this going to change the landscape of tomorrow? \nA speaker from each country will share his experiences with COVID-19 from a business perspective.  \n  \nWe invited these 4 prominent keynote speakers: \n-JAPAN: Jérôme Chouchan\, CEO Godiva Japan\, South Korea\, Australia/ New Zealand and Manufacture Belge de Chocolats; BLCCJ Board member \n-SINGAPORE: Arnoud De Meyer\, University Professor\, Singapore Management University \n-SHANGHAI: Karel Eloot\, Senior Partner\, McKinsey & company; BenCham Chairman \n-VIETNAM: Gricha Safarian\, Managing Director Puratos; Honorary Consul of Belgium in Ho Chi Minh City \nModerator will be Belgian journalist Nicolas Leonard\, working for Paperjam in Luxembourg. \nYou can find their biographies in attachment. \n  \nEvent details:\nMonday 18 May\n19:00-20:15 Jap time (10 minutes presentation/speaker\, followed by Q&A)\nIn English\nFree of charge\nMembers-only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp 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 password on the day of the event (May 18). \n  \nWe hope that we can welcome a full house for this first Inter-Chamber webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/eninter-chamber-webinar-covid-19-from-the-lockdown-to-the-opening/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200513T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200513T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173607
CREATED:20200512T053603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T010803Z
UID:11610-1589328000-1589328000@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:WEBINAR - The new Double Taxation treaty between Belgium and Japan
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\n  \nSince we cannot hold any physical events at this time\, the BLCCJ hereby invites you to our next webinar: \n“The new Double Taxation treaty between Belgium and Japan: Expected impact and practical consequences” \n  \nThe new double tax treaty between Japan and Belgium that was signed on 12\nOctober 2016\, applies as from 1 January 2020. The new treaty will promote\nfurther mutual investments and economic exchanges between Belgium and Japan.\nThe main features and relevant provisions impacting both corporate and\nindividual taxpayers will be further explained and discussed during this webinar. \n  \nAs a speaker we have invited specialist Wim Eynatten\, certified Tax Consultant and International Tax Partner\, Deloitte Belgium.\nYou can find his biography in attachment. \n  \nEvent details:\nWednesday 13 May\n16:00-17:00 (30 minutes presentation in English\, 30 minutes Q&A)\nFree of charge\nMembers-only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp and we will confirm your registration. \n  \nNotes:\n-This webinar will be conducted via ZOOM. You will receive an email with a ZOOM invitation link and password on the day of the event.\n-Participants can send their questions beforehand to info@blccj.or.jp \n  \nWe hope that we can welcome a full house for this webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office \n  \nWebinar VIDEO data \n 
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-the-new-double-taxation-treaty-between-belgium-and-japan/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200507T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200507T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173607
CREATED:20200506T053603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T010753Z
UID:11611-1588809600-1588809600@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:WEBINAR with BNP Paribas: General macro outlook: how deep will the recession be?
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\n  \nThe BLCCJ has the pleasure to invite you to our second webinar: \n“General macro outlook: how deep will the recession be?” \nCorona is impacting global economic growth. How bad can it become? What steps are being taken to alleviate the pain?\nWhat about Belgium and Luxembourg? An overview of where we stand\, where we might end up and how we’ll get there. \n  \nWe are honoured to have as a speaker Mr. Koen De Leus\, Chief Economist\, BNP Paribas Fortis (Belgium).\nYou can find his biography in attachment. \n  \nEvent details:\nThursday 7 May\n16:00-17:00 (30 minutes presentation in English\, 30 minutes Q&A)\nFree of charge\nMembers-only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp and we will confirm your registration. \n  \nNotes:\n-This webinar will be conducted via ZOOM. You will receive an email with a ZOOM invitation link and password on the day of the event.\n-Participants can send their questions beforehand to info@blccj.or.jp \n  \nWe hope that we can welcome a full house for this high-level webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office \n  \nWebinar VIDEO data \n 
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-with-bnp-paribas-general-macro-outlook-how-deep-will-the-recession-be/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200420T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200420T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173607
CREATED:20200419T053603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T010742Z
UID:11609-1587340800-1587340800@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Online Beer Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Since we cannot do our usual beer gathering\, we hereby invite you to our first ONLINE BEER GATHERING!\nJoin us with a beer in the hand for a casual catching up with other members of the BLCCJ! \n  \nMonday 20 April\n18:30-19:30 (you can join and leave as you want during this time frame)\nThrough Zoom Meetings\nFree-of-charge\nMembers-only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp We will confirm receipt of your signup.\nYou will receive an email with a Zoom meeting ID and password on Monday PM. \n  \nWe hope many of you wil join us for this online gathering. \n  \nIn the meantime stay safe and healthy!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/online-beer-gathering/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200416T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200416T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173607
CREATED:20200415T053603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T010731Z
UID:11608-1586995200-1586995200@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: The COVID-19 Crisis - Hints from a Legal Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\n  \nSince we cannot hold any physical events at this time\, the BLCCJ hereby invites you to our FIRST WEBINAR: \n“The COVID-19 Crisis – Hints from a Legal Perspective” \n  \nThis webinar will address the legal challenges faced by SMEs in Japan during the COVID-19 crisis. Issues such as the possible reduction of labor costs\, negotiating with creditors\, landlords or opposing parties to a contract will be discussed. This seminar will also briefly touch on what assistance is being offered by the government to SMEs that are facing financial difficulties due to COVID-19. The former half of the seminar will be comprised of a presentation by the speaker and the latter half will be opened up for questions from the audience. \n  \nAs a speaker we have invited Mr. Takuo Misaki\, Attorney-at-Law\, Law Office of Fujita and Misaki. \n  \nEvent details:\nThursday 16 April\n14:00-15:00 (30 minutes presentation in ENGLISH\, 30 minutes Q&A)\nFree of charge\nMembers-only\nLimited to 30 participants\, first come first serve. \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp and we will confirm your registration. \n  \nNotes:\n-This webinar will be conducted via ZOOM. You will receive an email with a ZOOM meeting ID and password in the morning of the event.\n-Participants can send their questions beforehand to info@blccj.or.jp \n  \nDisclaimer:\nThe views expressed in the webinar are not meant as legal advice to your specific issue which will require detailed review of the facts involved.This webinar is meant to provide generic information that may help you understand and consider the overall legal landscape involved in handling Covid-19. \n  \nWe hope that we can welcome a full house for this first webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-the-covid-19-crisis-hints-from-a-legal-perspective/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200409T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200409T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173607
CREATED:20200408T053547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T010720Z
UID:11606-1586390400-1586390400@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:EPA - 1 year later - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:Due to the current COVID-19 situation this event has been postponed.\nWe will inform you of a new date as soon as possible. \n  \nWe thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/epa-1-year-later-postponed/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200227T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200227T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173607
CREATED:20200226T053547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T010706Z
UID:11605-1582761600-1582761600@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Exclusive Chocolate and Wine Tasting - FULL
DESCRIPTION:In the spirit of White Day we invite you to an exclusive chocolate and wine pairing event with the Spanish Chamber and in cooperation with BLCCJ member Godiva Japan Inc.\n  \nDate: Thursday 27 February 2020\nTime: 18:45 – 20:00 (doors open 18:15)\nWhere: Godiva office\nHow much: JPY 4\,000 members \n  \nCapacity: 14 seats for BLCCJ \nDue to the limited seating\, we can only accept 2 signups per corporate and professional member\, 1 signup for individual members. \n  \nTo register\, mail your full name\, company name and title to: info@blccj.or.jp\nWe will send you a confirmation email. \nIn case seats are full\, you will be put on a waiting list. \n  \nMore details in attachment.\nPresentations will be in English. \n  \nThe event is kindly sponsored by:
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/exclusive-chocolate-and-wine-tasting-full/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200217T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20200217T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T173607
CREATED:20200216T053547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T010652Z
UID:11603-1581897600-1581897600@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:February Beer Gathering
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to inform you of this year’s first Beer Gathering\, which will be held on Monday 17 February.As usual\, our friends from the Japan-Belgium Society will be joining us. \nWe will be going back to Brussels Beer Project Shinjuku\, run by BLCCJ member Brussels co.\, ltd. \nThe exact address is as follows:\nBrussels Beer Project Shinjuku\n2-20-16 Yoyogi\, Shibuya\, Tokyo 151-0053\nTelephone: 03-5388-5523\nhttp://www.beerproject.be/en/taprooms/2162-shinjuku \nThe cafe is a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku station South exit.\nYoyogi station is also walking distance. \nYou can find us there from 19h00 onwards. As always\, the 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.
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/february-beer-gathering/
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SUMMARY:Inter-Chamber Ski and Snowboard Networking Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Winter is coming!\nWith snow falling and the first ski resorts opening these days\, the joint Inter-Chamber Ski and Snowboard Networking retreat\, Jan 25/26\, is getting closer – ahead of winter/Christmas vacation is a great time to decide with your family\, partners and/or friends to join this great event. \nNine chambers of commerce have joined forces to bring you the 2020 edition of this event\, at a new venue but similar setup – fun and easy race in the morning and great event party in the evening. \n  \nVenue: the greatly modernized wintersport resort Ishiuchi-Maruyama\, Niigata\, conveniently located close to the Echigo-Yusawa shinkansen station. The race in the morning is a fun and easy giant slalom course\, ready for children of any age\, snow boarders and those who haven’t skied or snowboarded for quite some time. \n  \nParticipants: usually some 50 to 60 people in the race and some 100 to 120 people at the evening award party. Half of the participants being Japanese\, the other half foreigners with usually long residence histories in Japan make this a great networking and mingling experience. \nAlso\, no worries if you\, your partner\, friends etc. are not so much into skiing or snow-boarding. The area boasts one of the most active onsen scenes around Niigata – there are even tours to experience e.g. five different onsen a day! \n  \nAccommodation can be arranged freely by participants themselves\, fitting their needs as families\, groups of friends or single participants. \nNote: the evening networking party will take place in the New Ohtani NASPA. There will also be a morning and evening shuttle bus from the hotel to the ski area and back\, respectively. \nIf you want to book into the NASPA\, register quickly and inform the ABC\, they still have a few rooms available. \n  \nIf your company wants to become a sponsor of this event\, or if you have any other questions\, please also contact the ABC (Ms. Mami Iwasaki or Mr. Arnold Ackerer) at tokyo@advantageaustria.org \n  \nTickets \nRace \nJPY 2\,500 for Ski/ Snowboard adult \nJPY 1\,250 for under 20 \nAward Party \nJPY 5\,500 for participants over 12 years old \nJPY 2\,500 for children from 6 to 12 years old \nFree for children under 6 years old \n  \nRegistration through the website: \nhttps://www.abc-jpn.net/events/inter-chamber-ski-and-snowboard-2020/ \n  \nWe look forward to enjoying a great winter – fun – networking weekend together!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/inter-chamber-ski-and-snowboard-networking-retreat/
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SUMMARY:New Year Party 2020
DESCRIPTION:We hope you had a good start of 2020!Let’s celebrate together at our New Year party\, the first BLCCJ event of the year. \n  \nIt is scheduled for Monday 20 January 2020\, from 6:30pm onwards\, at our usual Le Petit Tonneau in Toranomon. \n  \nA tasty 3-course French-style menu\, a 3-hour open bar with Luxembourg wine and Belgian beers\, and the good company of friends and business partners from the Belgian-Luxembourg community\, including the 2 Ambassadors and the new BLCCJ Board. \nCome join us and start the new year in a festive manner! \n  \nYou can find more details and the application form in attachment. \nWe recommend that you sign up before the holidays\, seats are limited to 90 and it is a popular event.\nDeadline is Wednesday 15 January (or until the seats are filled\, first-come first-serve).
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/new-year-party-2020/
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