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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250528T183000
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SUMMARY:Kansai International Meishi Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Looking to grow your business network across borders? Join us in Osaka for an exclusive evening of international connections. \nOrganized in collaboration with 11 international chambers of commerce—the American\, British\, Canadian\, French\, German\, Indian\, Italian\, Kobe\, Belgium-Luxembourg\, Osaka and Ukrainian Chambers—this highly anticipated spring event offers a unique platform to expand your professional network in a relaxed and international setting. \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with a vibrant international business community! \n  \nEVENT DETAILS: \nDate: Wednesday 28 May 2025\nTime: 18:30-20:30\nVenue: Conrad Osaka\n3-2-4 Nakanoshima\, Kita-ku\, Osaka 530-0005\nFee: JPY 11\,000 BLCCJ members / JPY 13\,000 non-members\n(fee includes free flow of drinks and finger food) \nTo register\, please send your full name\, company name and position to\ninfo@blccj.or.jp We will send a confirmation email. \nYou will need to arrange payment in advance by bank transfer (no cash payments). We will send the bank details in the confirmation email. \nDeadline for registration is Tuesday 20 May 12:00\, or when seats are full.\nAny cancelation after 20 May or no-shows will be charged in full. \n  \nCO-HOSTING CHAMBERS: \n\nAmerican Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ)\nBritish Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ)\nCanadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ)\nFrench Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (CCIFJ)\nGerman Chamber of Commerce in Japan (AHK)\nIndian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ICCJ)\nItalian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ICCJ)\nKobe Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI)\n\nSUPPORTING CHAMBERS: \n\nBelgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BLCCJ)\nOsaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI)\nUkrainian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (UCCJ)\n\n  \nJoin us in Kansai for a fun night of networking with Chamber members and friends!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/kansai-international-meishi-exchange/
LOCATION:Conrad Osaka\, 3-2-4 Nakanoshima\, Kita-ku\, Osaka\, 530-0005\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250526T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250526T230000
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
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SUMMARY:May beer gathering
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to inform you of our May beer gathering\, coming up on Monday 26 May.\nAs usual our friends of the Japan-Belgium Society will be joining us. \nThis time we are going back to L’ABREUVOIR トラフ\, the bar run by BLCCJ member (and Belgian) Greg Van Passel. \nThe bar can accommodate up to 35 people\, so it will be reserved just for us.\nThere will be a nice selection of Belgian beers and some food options. \n  \nThe exact address is as follows:\nL’abreuvoir トラフ\nDaiaparesu Masago 102\, 4-5-9 Hongo\, Bunkyo-ku\, Tokyo 113-0033 \nIt is a short walk from Hongo-sanchome station (Marunouchi line and Toei Oedo line). \n  \nYou can find us there from 19:00 onwards (last order is at 23:00\, the bar closes at 23:30). \nAs always the event is open to everybody\, but for BLCCJ members the first beer is free of charge. \n  \nLooking forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/may-beer-gathering/
LOCATION:L Abreuvoir\, Daiaparesu Masago 102\, 4-5-9 Hongo\, Bunkyo-ku\, Tokyo\, 113-0033\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250522T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250522T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20250217T033341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T030009Z
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SUMMARY:BJA and BLCCJ Webinar Series: A talk with Belgian Pavilion Director Myriam Cops
DESCRIPTION:The Belgium-Japan Association & Chamber of Commerce (BJA) and the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BLCCJ) are thrilled to invite you to the second session of our exciting three-part webinar series focusing on Expo 2025 Osaka. This webinar will delve into the Expo and highlight the Belgian Pavillion. \nBelgian Pavillion Director\, Myriam Cops\, will share valuable perspectives on: \n\nLeading the Belgian Pavillion into success\nOpportunities for companies to expand their network with valuable contacts and innovative ideas\nInsights in how to get the most out of Expo Osaka\n\nWhether you’re planning to attend Expo 2025 or exploring what the Belgian Pavillion is about\, this webinar is a must-attend. \nJoin us for this engaging discussion! \n  \nPROGRAM (in JST): \n17:55   Opening of the online event \n18:00   Welcome words by the Moderators: \n\nSofie Pattyn\, CTO\, ImmunXperts and BJA IPT Committee Co-Chair\nJo Anseeuw\, Managing Director\, Materialise Japan Co.\, Ltd. and BLCCJ Director & member of the BLCCJ webinar task force\n\n18:05   Experiencing the ambiance of the Pavilion \n18:15   Presentation by: \n\n Myriam Cops\, Belgian Pavilion Director\n\nfollowed by Q&A session \n19:00   Event adjourns \n  \nEVENT DETAILS: \nDate: Thursday 22 May 2025\nTime: 18:00-19:00 JST / 10:00-11:00 CET\nFormat: online (Zoom Meeting)\nIn English\nFree of charge for members / JPY 2\,000 for non-members (will be waived if you sign up as a member) \nTo register\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Friday 16 May 2025\, 17:00 JST. We will send you a confirmation email.\nPayments by bank transfer have to be confirmed by 16 May 17:00 JST. We will send the payment details in the confirmation email. \nThis webinar will be conducted via Zoom Meeting.\nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive the Zoom invitation link\, meeting ID and passcode the day before. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing many of you at this exciting second BLCCJ-BJA Expo webinar!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/a-talk-with-belgian-pavilion-director-myriam-cops/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250520T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20250319T052800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T074054Z
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SUMMARY:JBS and BLCCJ Joint Visit to Expo Osaka 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce our first event at Expo 2025 Osaka! \nFrom 13 April till 13 October\, Expo 2025 Osaka will welcome millions of visitors eager to discover the Expo Grand Roof Ring\, one of the largest wooden constructions in the world\, alongside many pavilions and events focusing on the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”. The Expo will offer vistors the chance to not only experience different cultures and get to know other countries\, but also get a glimpse of new technologies meant to improve our lives\, a thrilling opportunity to engage with the future society. \nTogether with our friends of the Japan-Belgium Society (JBS)\, we will visit the impressive Belgian and Luxembourg Pavilions. \n\nBelgium: Water\nLuxembourg: Doki Doki – The Luxembourg Heartbeat \n\nAfter a lunch at the Belgian Pavilion\, followed by a tour\, we walk to the Luxembourg Pavilion\, where we will enjoy a tour and an afternoon treat. \nFor this event we are honoured to have the presence of Belgian Ambassador Antoine Evrard. \nDon’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of a truly international experience! \n  \nEVENT DETAILS: \nDate: Tuesday 20 May 2025\nTime: 13:00-17:00 (approx.)\nVenue: Expo Osaka site\, Yumeshima\, Osaka\nWe gather directly at the entrance of the Belgian Pavilion (near the West Gate entrance). \nFee: JPY 10\,000 BLCCJ members / JPY 12\,000 members’ family and guests\nThis fee includes lunch\, dessert and drinks.\nHowever\, this fee does NOT include an Expo ticket! Please purchase your own ticket via the Expo Osaka official site. \nSlots are limited to 30 – BLCCJ can welcome 15 people. \nTo register\, please send your full name\, company name and title to\ninfo@blccj.or.jp Also include your guests’ information (if any).\nWe will send you a confirmation email. \nYou will need to arrange payment in advance by bank transfer (no cash payments). We will send the bank details in the confirmation email. \nDeadline for registration is Friday 9 May 12:00\, or when all slots are filled.\nAny cancelation after 9 May or no-shows will be charged in full. \n  \nDon’t miss this opportunity to visit the World Expo in the company of BLCCJ\, JBS and Embassy friends!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/jbs-and-blccj-joint-visit-to-expo/
LOCATION:Expo Osaka
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250508T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20250225T021605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T072002Z
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SUMMARY:Belgian shop @ BBW Yokohama 2025
DESCRIPTION:Belgian Beer Weekend 2025 Yokohama is coming up soon! \nBBW is the finest occasion to explore the Belgian beer culture.\nIt is a place to share great beer experiences and stories with friends\, to make new friends\, just hang around\, grab a concert\, enjoy crunchy Belgian fries\, or really work on your Belgian beer mastery. \nBBW will be setting up its tents in Yokohama 8-11 May with no less than 96 different Belgian beers. \nVenue\nYamashita Park \nDate\n8 May (Thu) – 11 May (Sun) \nOpening hours\nThursday 16:00 – 21:00\nFriday & Saturday 11:00-21:00\nSunday 11:00 – 20:00\n(last order 30min before closing time) \nMore information on the website:\nhttps://belgianbeerweekend.jp/en/yokohama \n  \nAlso this year the BLCCJ will be present with the “Belgian Marché”\, our shop selling a wide variety of Belgian products: \n\nRoyco instant soups (Zero-Nana-Hachi Limited)\nJules Destrooper cookies (Americo)\nThe Smurfs goods (CAA Brand Management)\nGobelin goods (Forma International)\nchocolate cookies (Godiva Japan)\nnuts mix (Grand Place Corporation)\nBelgian beer goods (Konishi Brewing)\nTintin goods (Moulinsart Japan)\nMaterne compotes (Nichifutsu Boeki)\nManneken waffles (Rosen)\nBelgian non-alcohol wine (Shonan Trading)\nBelgian gingerbread (Vondelmolen)\nVermeiren cookies (Yutaka Trading)\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 BLMC (Belgo-Luxembourg Market Council)\, ITIC (The Foundation for International Trade and Industrial Co-operation)\, the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs of Belgium\, Flanders Investment & Trade\, hub.brussels\, and the Wallonia Export-Investment Agency.
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/belgian-shop-bbw-yokohama-2025-looking-for-products/
LOCATION:Yamashita Park\, Yokohama\, 279 Yamashitacho\, Naka Ward\, Yokohama\, Kanagawa\, 231-0023\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250415T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20250317T073022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T055201Z
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SUMMARY:It s a Small World: Multinational Networking Event with ACCJ\, SCCJ and SCCIJ
DESCRIPTION:Welcome spring by connecting with a new world of friends and business contacts! \nThe American Chamber of Commerce’s Sales Development and Independent Business Committees invite you to join a multinational networking extravaganza on 15 April. BLCCJ\, the Swedish and the Swiss Chambers of Commerce are co-hosting this edition. This will be a great chance to broaden your connections beyond your Chamber and make new friends. \nExpect lots of food\, festivities\, and free-flowing drinks at this event held at Arch Cafe & Bar.  \nSpace is limited\, so sign up early! \n  \nEVENT DETAILS: \nDate: Tuesday 15 April 2025\nTime: 18:30-20:30\nVenue: ARCH Café & Bar\, Toranomon Hills Business Tower 4F\n1-17-1 Toranomon\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 105-0001\nFee: JPY 5\,400 BLCCJ members / JPY 8\,800 non-members\n(fee includes free flow of drinks and buffet) \nBLCCJ spots are limited to 10\, first come first served.\nDue to the limited number of spots\, we can accept max. 2 persons per company.\nPriority will be given to our members. \nTo register\, please send your full name\, company name and position to\ninfo@blccj.or.jp We will confirm if you are on the guest list or on the waiting list. \nYou will need to arrange payment in advance by bank transfer (no cash payments). We will send the bank details in the confirmation email. \nDeadline for registration is Tuesday 8 April 12:00\, or when seats are full.\nAny cancelation after 8 April or no-shows will be charged in full. \n  \nJoin us for a fun night of networking with the American\, Swedish and Swiss Chamber members and friends!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/its-a-small-world-multinational-networking-event/
LOCATION:ARCH Cafe and Bar\, Toranomon Hills Business Tower 4F\, 1-17-1 Toranomon\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 105-0001\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250411T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20250317T041000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T051417Z
UID:16516-1744398000-1744405200@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Expo 2025 Kick-off Party
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the road to Expo 2025 with an evening of global connections! \nJoin members from the international business community for a special joint chamber networking event in Tokyo ahead of the Expo 2025 Osaka\, an event set to welcome millions of visitors under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives” (13 April – 13 October\, 2025). \nThe Expo Kick-off Party is led by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan with support of 13 other Chambers of Commerce in Japan\, incl. BLCCJ \nSet against the backdrop of the beautiful Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya\, this gathering will bring together Expo representatives\, industry leaders\, and chamber members to exchange insights\, share plans\, and spark new collaborations. With great company\, premium drinks\, and plenty of conversation\, this is the perfect opportunity to connect across borders and gear up for Japan’s biggest event of the year! \n  \nEVENT DETAILS: \nDate: Friday 11 April 2025\nTime: 19:00-21:00 (doors open at 18:30)\nVenue: Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya\n2-25-12 Dogenzaka\, Shibuya\, Tokyo 150-0043\nFee: JPY 9\,900 BLCCJ members / JPY 12\,100 non-members\n(fee includes free flow of drinks\, finger food and a goodies bag) \nBLCCJ spots are limited to 15\, first come first served.\nDue to the limited number of spots\, we can accept max. 2 persons per company.\nPriority will be given to our members. \nTo register\, please send your full name\, company name and position to\ninfo@blccj.or.jp We will confirm if you are on the guest list or on the waiting list. \nYou will need to arrange payment in advance by bank transfer (no cash payments). We will send the bank details in the confirmation email. \nDeadline for registration is Friday 4 April 12:00\, or when seats are full.\nAny cancelation after 4 April or no-shows will be charged in full. \n  \nSponsorship opportunity: if you/your organisation would like to make a contribution towards the raffle and/or gift bags\, please get in touch with us at info@blccj.or.jp by Friday 4 April 12:00. \n  \nPARTICIPATING CHAMBERS: \n\nAmerican Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nAustralia-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nBelgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nBritish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nCanadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nDanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nFinnish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nFrench Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan\nIreland Japan Chamber of Commerce\nItalian Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nNorwegian Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nSpanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nSwedish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nSwiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan\n\n  \nJoin us for a fun night of cross-cultural networking and a taste of the international vibrance that Expo 2025 will bring to Japan!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/expo-2025-kick-off-party/
LOCATION:Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya\, 2-25-12 Dogenzaka\, Shibuya\, Tokyo\, 150-0043\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250410T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250410T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20250305T030034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T064318Z
UID:16498-1744311600-1744322400@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:April beer gathering @ BBW Hibiya
DESCRIPTION:On 10 April Belgian Beer Weekend 2025 will kick off in Hibiya! \nHIBIYA PARK (Elm-tree field) \n4.10 (Thu.) – 4.13 (Sun.) \nweekdays 16:00 – 22:00\nSaturday 11:00 – 21:00\nSunday 11:00 – 20:00 \nhttps://belgianbeerweekend.jp/en/hibiya \n  \nThe BLCCJ will hold its April beer gathering on the opening night of BBW Hibiya & BBW 2025!\nThursday 10 April from 19:00 onwards (exact location on the map). \n \n  \nIf you plan to join us\, please send “I plan to join” to info@blccj.or.jp so we can have an idea of the number of people to expect.\nOur friends of the BLCCJ Starters\, the Japan-Belgium Society (JBS) and the Belgium-Luxembourg Market Council (BLMC) will be joining us! \n  \nYou will need to purchase a BBW 2025 Starter Set (BBW 2025 glass and tokens).\nTo minimize the wait time at the ticket counters\, we advise that you buy your Starter Set in advance online. \nAll BLCCJ members will receive 2 tokens for free – please ask BLCCJ office’s Sophie or Mayo at the venue. \n  \nCome join us for great beers\, great food and great vibes at Hibiya park!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/april-beer-gathering-bbw-hibiya/
LOCATION:Hibiya Park\, 1 Hibiya Park\, Chiyoda-ku\, Tokyo\, 100-0012\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250319T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250319T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20250207T055244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T020347Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the BLCCJ Members
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to invite you to a next edition of our online event:\n“Meet the BLCCJ Members” \nThis time we will hear from 3 new members: \n\nMr. Dhruv Bhatia\, Representative Managing Director/President of new corporate member Barry Callebaut Japan Ltd.;\nMr. Sebastiaan Kiemel\, Business Unit Manager of new corporate member DEME Offshore; and\nnew individual member Mr. Kotaro Hasumoto\, Project Manager at Panasonic Automotive.\n\nThey will not only present you their company and activities in Japan\, but also share a bit about their personal story.\nAfter the presentations we will have a Q&A session\, allowing you to interact directly with the new BLCCJ members. \nJoin us for this casual meet-and-greet and expand your network! \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nDate: Wednesday 19 March 2025\nTime: 18:30-19:30 Japan time / 10:30-11:30 Belgian-Luxembourg time\nFee: free of charge\nPresentations will be in English\nMembers-only \nIf you want to register\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp before 19 March 12:00 JST\, and we will confirm your registration. \nThis online event will be conducted via Zoom Meetings. \nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive the Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day itself. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing many of you at this online meet-and-greet!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/meet-the-blccj-members-7/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250317T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250317T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20250305T025525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T051307Z
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SUMMARY:March beer gathering
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to inform you of our next beer gathering\, coming up on Monday 17 March.\nOur friends of the Japan-Belgium Society (JBS) will be joining us. \n  \nWe will be going to member cafe Belgian Brasserie Court ANTWERP PORT. \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 19:00 onwards. Last order will be at 22:00. \n  \nAs always the event is open to everybody\, but for BLCCJ members the first beer is free of charge.  \n  \nWe look forward to seeing many of you there!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/march-beer-gathering-3/
LOCATION:BBC Antwerp Port\, Akasaka Intercity AIR Bldg. 1F\, 1-8-1 Akasaka\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 107-0052\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250305T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20250204T073639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T011922Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar with imec\, Belgium s world leader in nanotechnology
DESCRIPTION:Rooted in Belgium\, imec is the world’s leading independent nanoelectronics R&D hub. The combination of their talent\, infrastructure\, and partner network enables breakthroughs towards microchips that are smaller\, faster\, more affordable\, and more sustainable. imec combines that nanotech expertise with data and AI to create and support applications for a smarter\, better future. \nA few years back imec partnered with Japanese chip manufacturer Rapidus\, and there are plans to build a base in Hokkaido. So how important is Japan to imec\, what are the future projects here? How does imec position itself towards the big(ger) Japanese players in the field? And what are some specific applications of the imec chips? \nJoin us for an insightful presentation by Keith Ito\, Representative Director imec Japan and Head of Strategic Partnership Japan (bio attached). \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nDate: Wednesday 5 March 2025\nTime: 18:00-19:00 JST / 10:00-11:00 CET\nOnline (Zoom Webinar)\nIn Japanese only\nFree of charge for members / JPY 2\,000 for non-members (will be waived if you sign up as a member) \nTo register\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp before Friday 28 February 18:00 JST. We will send you a confirmation email.\nPayments by bank transfer have to be confirmed by 28 February 18:00 JST. We will send the payment details in the confirmation email. \nThis webinar will be conducted via Zoom Webinar. \nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive the Zoom invitation link\, meeting ID and passcode on the day itself. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing many of you at this exciting webinar!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-with-imec-in-japanese/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250217T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250217T230000
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20250122T064811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T013938Z
UID:16315-1739818800-1739833200@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:February beer gathering
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to inform you of our first beer gathering of this year\, coming up on Monday 17 February.\nOur friends of the Japan-Belgium Society (JBS) will be joining us. \nWe will be going back to member cafe Belgian Brasserie Court ANTWERP PORT. \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. \nYou can find us there from 19:00 onwards. Last order will be at 22:00. \nAs always the event is open to everybody\, but for BLCCJ members the first beer is free of charge.  \nWe look forward to seeing many of you there!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/february-beer-gathering-3/
LOCATION:BBC Antwerp Port\, Akasaka Intercity AIR Bldg. 1F\, 1-8-1 Akasaka\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 107-0052\, Japan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250217
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20241128T041110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T065536Z
UID:16121-1739577600-1739750399@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:9th Inter-Chamber Ski and Snowboard Weekend
DESCRIPTION:9th Inter-Chamber Ski and Snowboard Weekend\, 15 February 2025\, Okushiga Kogen\, Nagano \nOpen for registration \n  \nCalling all winter sports enthusiasts – get ready for the 2025 edition of our winter networking event! \nIn the 2025 edition we will continue the epic journey that is the Inter-Chamber Ski and Snowboard Weekend\, this year traveling again to Okushiga Kogen\, Nagano. \n  \nOpen to everyone – Chamber member or not.\nFamily\, friends\, business contacts\, children and adults\, skier\, snowboarders\, winter enthusiasts – this event is for you! \nJointly organized and promoted by the Chambers from Austria\, Belgium-Luxembourg\, Great Britain\, the Netherlands\, Spain\, Switzerland and Sweden\, this event promises a very diverse crowd!\nUsually\, half of the participants are locals and the other half from abroad\, with a great mix of young and more senior members.\nThe “race” is a friendly competition\, a simple giant slalom\, open to the experienced or skilled\, but ready for everyone. We also always have a group for snowboarders!\n \n  \nTimetable for the event \n\nSaturday 15 February 2025\nMorning: race\, afternoon: free skiing\, ski school\, or other winter activities\nEvening\, from 6pm to 9pm: award ceremony and networking party\nWith around 100 participants including race participants\, their families and friends and business contacts\nSunday 16 February 2025\nfree skiing or book your skiing school classes\n\nNote\nParticipation in the race or the evening party is NOT mandatory\, you are also welcome to just attend the race OR just the evening party. \n  \nAll details\, the registration and online payment forms are available on the event website:\nhttps://www.abc-jpn.net/hotel-room-reservation-for-early-birds-for-9th-inter-chamber-ski-and-snowboard-weekend \n  \nAccommodation\nRegistration to the event does NOT include accommodation.\nPlease arrange according to your needs.\nFor early birds who sign-up before 31 January 2025 – check the “Okushiga Kogen Hotel” open on the event website. \n  \nFeel free to share this information with all your contacts – family\, friends\, business partners\, etc. The more\, the merrier! \n  \nWe also invite companies to sponsor this event!\nThe organizers are looking for max. 2 main event sponsors and raffle prize sponsors – they need your support! \n  \nFor details\, please contact main organizers Arnold Ackerer or Mami Iwasaki at the Austrian Business Council (not BLCCJ!): \ntokyo@advantageaustria.org 03-3403-1777
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/9th-inter-chamber-ski-and-snowboard-weekend/
LOCATION:Okushiga Kogen\, Nagano\, Okushiga Kogen\, Yamanouchi-machi\, Shimotakai-gun\, Nagano-ken\, 381-0405\, Japan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250206T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20250128T005512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T010002Z
UID:16322-1738866600-1738879200@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Thriday event
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday 6 February\, our young professionals’ group BLCCJ Starters will host their first “Thriday” networking event of the year\, at member bar L’Abreuvoir. \nEnjoy Belgian brews\, fries\, and other specialties prepared by Greg\, while connecting with professionals and youngsters from the BeLux-Japan community. \n\n\n Event Details: \n\n\nDate: Thursday\, February 6\, 2025 \n\n\nTime: From 18:30 \n\n\n  \nBring along your colleagues and friends for an evening of conversations and connections within the BeLux-Japan community. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n  \nRegistration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccXoL4JWedJ2zf_Hsl7pFUDqLiVRWwevvfgi0XtUk18w2iUQ/viewform?usp=sharing
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/thriday-event/
LOCATION:L Abreuvoir\, Daiaparesu Masago 102\, 4-5-9 Hongo\, Bunkyo-ku\, Tokyo\, 113-0033\, Japan
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ORGANIZER;CN="BLCCJ Starters":MAILTO:starters@blccj.or.jp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250204T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20241216T020038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T010017Z
UID:16195-1738692000-1738695600@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:BJA and BLCCJ Webinar Series: Exploring Osaka Beyond the Expo
DESCRIPTION:The Belgium-Japan Association & Chamber of Commerce (BJA) and the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BLCCJ) are thrilled to invite you to the first session of our exciting 3-part webinar series focusing on Expo 2025 Osaka. \n  \nIn our first webinar we will hear about the Expo now in full preparation\, but we will go beyond that\, highlighting the vast economic opportunities that Osaka has to offer. \nParticipants will gain valuable perspectives on: \n\nThe attractiveness of investing in Osaka\nOpportunities for collaboration with Osaka-based companies\nInsights into Osaka as a vibrant economic hub beyond the Expo\n\nWhether you’re planning to attend Expo 2025 Osaka or exploring opportunities to connect with one of Japan’s most dynamic cities\, this webinar is a must-attend. \nJoin us for this engaging discussion and discover why Osaka is a destination you simply can’t miss! \n  \nPROGRAM (in JST): \n17:50   Opening of the online event \n18:00   Welcome words by the Moderators: \n\nSofie Pattyn\, CTO\, ImmunXperts and BJA IPT Committee Co-Chair\nKazuma Kato\, Partner\, Kamiyacho International Law Office and BLCCJ Secretary-General & member of the BLCCJ webinar task force\n\n18:05   Presentations by: \n\n Manatsu Ichinoki\, Deputy Secretary General (Executive Board Member)\, Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition\n Hideki Sho\, Director General\, JETRO Osaka\n Frans Hoorelbeke\, Honorable Senior Adviser\, Daikin Europe\n\nfollowed by a Q&A session \n19:00   Event adjourns \n  \nEVENT DETAILS: \nDate: Tuesday 4 February 2025\nTime: 18:00-19:00 JST / 10:00-11:00 CET\nFormat: online (Zoom Meeting)\nIn English\nFree of charge for members / JPY 2\,000 for non-members (will be waived if you sign up as a member) \nTo register\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Thursday 30 January 2025\, 17:00 JST. We will send you a confirmation email.\nPayments by bank transfer have to be confirmed by 30 January 17:00 JST. We will send the payment details in the confirmation email. \nThis webinar will be conducted via Zoom Meeting.\nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive the Zoom invitation link\, meeting ID and passcode the day before. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing many of you at this exciting first webinar!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/bja-blccj-webinar-series-exploring-osaka-beyond-the-expo-2/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250124T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20241206T043931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T082530Z
UID:16152-1737720000-1737727200@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Expo 2025 Osaka: info session on the Luxembourg Pavilion
DESCRIPTION:As BLCCJ we are proud that both Luxembourg and Belgium will have their own pavilion at the upcoming Expo 2025 Osaka. \nOn 24 January 2025\, Daniel Sahr\, Deputy Commissioner General – Pavilion Director for the Luxembourg Pavilion\, will give a presentation to the BLCCJ members on the concept of the pavilion\, what to expect when you visit\, the events and visits lined up already\, and how you can get involved.\nThere will be ample time for Q&A during the lunch. \nIf you plan to vist Expo 2025 Osaka\, this event is a must-attend! \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nDate: Friday 24 January 2025\nTime: 12:00-14:00 (doors open 11:45)\nVenue: Le Rire\, Sendagaya\nLanguage: English\nMenu: fish lunch\, incl. salad or soup\, rice or bread\, coffee or tea\nFee: JPY 2\,500 (lunch fee) \n  \nTo register\, please send your full name\, company name and title to info@blccj.or.jp by Tuesday 21 January 2025\, 12:00\, and we will send a confirmation email.\nAlso inform us if you have any food restrictions or food allergies. \nWe kindly ask you to arrange payment by 21 January by bank transfer. We will send the bank details in the confirmation email.\n(Any cancelations after 21 January or no-shows will be charged in full.) \n  \nWe look forward to welcoming many of you at this luncheon.
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/expo-2025-osaka-info-session-on-the-luxembourg-pavilion/
LOCATION:Le Rire\, Sendagaya\, Monparte Kitasando Bldg. B1\, 4-19-12 Sendagaya\, Shibuya-ku\, Tokyo\, 151-0051\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250122T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250122T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20241030T085027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T043558Z
UID:15965-1737570600-1737583200@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:New Year Party 2025
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate the arrival of 2025 in a festive manner with our annual New Year Party! \nAs tradition prescribes\, we are returning to Le Petit Tonneau Toranomon on Wednesday 22 January\, from 18:30 onwards. \nA toast on the new year with Luxembourg wine and Belgian beers\, a tasty 3-course dinner\, a mini-raffle\, and the good company of friends and business partners from the Belgian-Luxembourg-Japanese community – all the ingredients for a fun night! \n  \nEVENT DETAILS: \nDate: Wednesday 22 January 2025\nTime: cocktail from 18:30 / dinner from 19:30 / end at 22:00\nVenue: Le Petit Tonneau Toranomon\nFee: JPY 10\,000 BLCCJ members / JPY 12\,000 non-members\n(this includes dinner and free flow of drinks until 22:00) \nMenu*: \n\n“Waterzooi” à la Gantoise (with seafood)\n“Stoemp” mashed puree of potato and Brussels sprouts\, with sausage\n“Tarte au riz” – served with coffee or tea\n\n*Please inform us in advance if you have any food restrictions or allergies. \n  \nTo register\, please send the full name\, company name and title of all your attendees to info@blccj.or.jp and we will send a confirmation email.\nDeadline for registration is Friday 17 January 2025 12:00\, or when seats are full. \n  \nWe kindly ask you to arrange payment by Friday 17 January 2025 by bank transfer. We will send the bank details in the confirmation email.\nAny cancelations after 17 January 2025 or no-shows will be charged in full. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you again in the new year!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/new-year-party-2025/
LOCATION:Le Petit Tonneau Toranomon\, 2-1-1 Toranomon\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 105-0001\, Japan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241217T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20241118T000051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T040008Z
UID:15830-1734460200-1734463800@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:BLCCJ AGM 2024
DESCRIPTION:Dear BLCCJ members\, \nThe President and the Board of Directors of the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan are pleased to invite you to the Annual General Meeting\, which will be held as follows: \nDate: Tuesday 17 December 2024 \nTime: 18:30-19:30\nVenue: Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in Tokyo\nLuxembourg House 1F\, 8-9 Yonbancho\, Chiyoda-ku\, Tokyo 102-0081 \n  \nThe agenda of the AGM will be as follows: \n\nActivity report 2024 YTD;\nClosing of books 2024 YTD;\nActivity proposals 2025; and\nBudget 2025.\n\n  \nThe BLCCJ constitution stipulates that the Directors on the BLCCJ Board are elected every 2 years. As all of the current Directors were elected in December 2023\, their mandate will continue for 1 more year until December 2025.\nSo no election this year\, the next one will take place in December 2025. \nHowever\, since this annual meeting is meant to inform our members in detail about what we have been doing this year and what we plan to do next year\, we very much want to request your presence. \n  \nAs usual\, we foresee a dinner after the AGM. We have booked at Aux Bacchanales Kioicho (JPY 8\,500 pp) from 20:00 till 22:00.\nPlease kindly indicate your attendance or non-attendance to the dinner in the attached registration form. \n  \nAttachments are: \n\nConvocation letter/registration form – please send it back by Wednesday 11 December\nProxy Nomination form\nCurrent constitution (revised in 2021)\n\n  \nAs this will be our last event of the year\, we hope to see many of you at the AGM! \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/blccj-agm-2024/
LOCATION:Embassy of Luxembourg in Tokyo\, Luxembourg House 1F\, 8-9 Yonbancho\, Chiyoda-ku\, Tokyo\, 102-0081
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241212T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241212T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20241021T054016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T084307Z
UID:15895-1734030000-1734040800@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Year-end beer gathering @ BBW Shinjuku
DESCRIPTION:From 11 till 15 December Belgian Beer Weekend will be returning to Shinjuku for an indoor Christmas edition. \nShinjuku Sumitomo Building Sankaku Hiroba \n12.11 (Wed.) – 12.15 (Sun.) \nweekdays 16:00 – 22:00\nSaturday 11:00 – 21:00\nSunday 11:00 – 20:00 \nhttps://belgianbeerweekend.jp/en/shinjuku \n  \nThe BLCCJ will hold its bonenkai beer gathering at BBW Shinjuku on Thursday 12 December from 19:00 (exact location on the map below). \nIf you plan to join us\, please send “I plan to join” to info@blccj.or.jp so we can have an idea of the number of people to expect.\nOur friends of the BLCCJ Starters\, the Japan-Belgium Society (JBS) and the Belgium-Luxembourg Market Council (BLMC) will be joining us! \n  \nYou will need to purchase a BBW 2024 Starter Set (BBW 2024 glass and tokens).\nTo minimize the wait time at the ticket counters\, we advise that you buy your Starter Set in advance online.\nIf you already have a 2024 glass\, you can just purchase tokens. \nAll BLCCJ members will receive 2 tokens for free – please ask BLCCJ office’s Sophie or Mayo at the venue. \n  \nCome join us for our bonenkai beer gathering at a Christmassy BBW with a great selection of Belgian beers and food.\nAnd don’t forget to purchase some omiyage at the BLCCJ Belgian shop! \n 
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/bonenkai-beer-gathering-bbw-shinjuku-3/
LOCATION:Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Sankaku Hiroba\, 2-6-1 Nishi-Shinjuku\, Shinjuku-ku\, Tokyo\, 160-0023\, Japan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241216
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20241021T053616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T052740Z
UID:15888-1733875200-1734307199@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Belgian shop @ BBW Shinjuku
DESCRIPTION:At the Belgian Beer Weekend in Shinjuku\, the BLCCJ – with support of the BLMC – is delighted to present also this year a festive “Belgian shop”. Immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit as we sell delightful holiday treats from BLCCJ member companies Rosen (Manneken waffles) and Americo (Jules Destrooper cookies)\, and from company DelRey. \nThe shop will be managed by the BLCCJ office staff\, so please drop by when you visit the event! \nNext to our shop you can also find the Belgian beer shop operated by BLCCJ member company Konishi Brewing. \n  \nEvent details: \nShinjuku Sumitomo Building Sankaku Hiroba \n12.11 (Wed.) – 12.15 (Sun.) \nweekdays 16:00 – 22:00\nSaturday 11:00 – 21:00\nSunday 11:00 – 20:00 \nhttps://belgianbeerweekend.jp/en/shinjuku \n \n  \nCome visit BBW Shinjuku for great Belgian beers and food\, a fun Christmas vibe and now also tasty omiyage goods! \n  \nThe Belgian shop in Shinjuku has the support of ITIC (The Foundation for International Trade and Industrial Co-operation)\, the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs of Belgium\, Flanders Investment & Trade\, hub.brussels and the Wallonia Export-Investment Agency.
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/belgian-shop-bbw-shinjuku-2/
LOCATION:Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Sankaku Hiroba\, 2-6-1 Nishi-Shinjuku\, Shinjuku-ku\, Tokyo\, 160-0023\, Japan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241122T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241122T230000
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20240116T065828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T093146Z
UID:14656-1732300200-1732316400@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:BLCCJ Gala 2024 : FULL!!
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce the annual BLCCJ Gala\, which will take place this year on Friday 22 November\, from 6.30 pm\, at the prestigious Conrad Tokyo hotel. \nIn the presence of the Belgian and Luxembourg Ambassadors\, we will showcase the participation of Belgium and Luxembourg at the World Expos\, from 1851 to 2025. \nDon’t miss THE networking event of the year for the Belgian-Luxembourg community and our Japanese friends\, a wonderful evening with exquisite cuisine\, wines\, live entertainment\, fantastic raffle prizes\, and of course\, great company! \n\n\n\nAttached you can find the application form. The application deadline is Monday 11 November or when seats are full. \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 Thursday 7 November. \nGala raffle: \n\n1 ticket = JPY 1\,000 but JPY 10\,000 = 12 tickets\nIf you want to purchase raffle tickets in advance\, please contact our office.\nPurchases on the day are to be paid in cash or via PayPay. We can issue a receipt upon request.\n\n  \nWe are very much looking forward to welcoming you at the annual gala!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/blccj-gala-2024/
LOCATION:Conrad Tokyo\, Shiodome\, 1 Chome-9-1 Higashishinbashi\, Minato City\, Tokyo\, 105-7337\, Japan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241113T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20241002T054045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T063246Z
UID:15840-1731524400-1731531600@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:CLIC Networking Event: Papabubble
DESCRIPTION:Founded in Barcelona\, Spain\, in 2004\, Papabubble is an international chain of artisan candy shops known for their handcrafted hard candies and lollipops. What sets them apart is the live candy-making experience they offer in their stores\, where customers can watch skilled confectioners create intricate designs. \nPapabubble has expanded globally\, with shops in various countries\, bringing a unique blend of traditional candy-making techniques and modern artistic flair to sweet enthusiasts worldwide. Papabubble Japan was established in 2005 in the popular neighbourhood of Nakano. After opening its second shop in 2012\, it has not stopped growing\, now boasting 23 points of sale\, having organized countless pop-up Candy Making Studios all over Japan\, and helping many companies to personalize their events\, adding a unique and sweet touch to corporate occasions. \nJoin us on November 13th for another “CLIC” event\, a loose organization of 12 smaller European Chambers of Commerce in Japan (Austrian\, Belgian-Luxembourg\, Danish\, Dutch\, Finnish\, Greek\, Icelandic\, Irish\, Norwegian\, Spanish\, Swedish and Swiss)\, and hear from Hiroshi Ochi\, CEO of Papabubble Japan\, about the company’s history of success in Japan. \nDo not miss this opportunity to learn how simple ingredients and a live candy-making experience have propelled Papabubble to sweet success in Japan. Get inspired by their journey and discover how they have captivated customers’ hearts through craftsmanship and innovation. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nDate: Wednesday 13 November\nTime: 19:00-21:00 (doors open at 18:30)\nVenue: MAARKET TOKYO\n2-7-15 Kita-Aoyama\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo 107-0061\nFee: JPY 5\,000 members / JPY 7\,000 non-members (incl. finger food and drinks) \nTo register\, please send your full name\, company name and title to info@blccj.or.jp and we will send a confirmation email.\nDeadline for registration is Wednesday 6 November 17:00\, or when slots are full. \nWe kindly ask you to arrange payment by 6 November 17:00 via bank transfer. We will send the bank details in the confirmation email.\n(Any cancelations after 6 November or no-shows will be charged in full.) \n  \nWe hope to welcome many guests from BLCCJ at the event!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/clic-networking-event-papabubble/
LOCATION:MAARKET Tokyo
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241101T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20241009T060040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T060605Z
UID:15863-1730485800-1730491200@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Future Forward: Recruitment in Japan
DESCRIPTION:Dear BLCCJ Starters and friends\, \nWe hope you are doing well. \n  \nWe are pleased to extend an invitation to you for our “Future Forward – Recruitment in Japan” event with Deloitte Tohmatsu\, EN World and Mitsubishi Fuso. \nThis event will take place on Friday November 1st\, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM (JST)\, at the Deloitte Tohmatsu offices in Marunouchi. \nDuring this exclusive session\, our panelists will share insights about the skills the Japanese market is looking for\, working culture\, career growth opportunities and the future of the job market. \nThere will be ample opportunity for open discussion and exchange\, allowing you to gain valuable insights and ask any questions you may have. \n  \nKindly fill in the following form if you wish to participate: https://forms.gle/H7dvmWLKY5tkMimN7  \n  \nFollowing the discussion\, we invite you to join us for a networking\, providing an informal setting for further networking and conversation. \nNon-Starter members will be required to pay a participation fee of 2\,000 JPY to cover the cost of venue and drinks. \n  \nPlease note that this event is on a first-come\, first-served basis\, so be sure to secure your spot early. More details will be provided upon registration\, which closes on October 29 at 5:00 PM (JST). \n  \nWe look forward to your participation in this enriching event. \n  \nBest regards\, \nYour BLCCJ Starter Directors\, \nSandrine Monette\, \nSamuel Blondel\, \nMaxim Luxen
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/future-forward-recruitment-in-japan/
LOCATION:Deloitte Tohmatsu office\, 3-2-3 Marunouchi\, Chyoda-ku\, Tokyo\, 100-0005\, Japan
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ORGANIZER;CN="BLCCJ Starters":MAILTO:starters@blccj.or.jp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241021T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241021T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20240920T053054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T053122Z
UID:15798-1729537200-1729548000@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:October beer gathering
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to inform you of our October beer gathering\, coming up on Monday 21 October.\nAs usual our friends of the Japan-Belgium Society will be joining us. \nThis time we are going back to L’ABREUVOIR トラフ\, the bar run by BLCCJ member (and Belgian) Greg Van Passel. \nThe bar can accommodate up to 35 people\, so it will be reserved just for us.\nThere will be a nice selection of Belgian beers and some food options. \n  \nThe exact address is as follows:\nL’abreuvoir トラフ\nDaiaparesu Masago 102\, 4-5-9 Hongo\, Bunkyo-ku\, Tokyo 113-0033 \nIt is a short walk from Hongo-sanchome station (Marunouchi line and Toei Oedo line). \n  \nYou can find us there from 19:00 onwards (last order is at 23:00\, the bar closes at 23:30). \nAs always the event is open to everybody\, but for BLCCJ members the first beer is free of charge. \n  \nLooking forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/october-beer-gathering-4/
LOCATION:L Abreuvoir\, Daiaparesu Masago 102\, 4-5-9 Hongo\, Bunkyo-ku\, Tokyo\, 113-0033\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241017T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20240624T055109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T063442Z
UID:15486-1729191600-1729198800@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Joint Chamber EU Cocktail : FULL
DESCRIPTION:The next edition of the traditional European Joint Chamber Cocktail will be held this year on Thursday 17 October at Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo. \nThis unique evening will unite 16 European Chambers of Commerce\, incl. BLCCJ\, for networking and fostering stronger connections. \nLet’s come together and strengthen our bonds during this fantastic occasion \n  \nEVENT DETAILS: \nDate: Thursday 17 October \nTime: 19:00-21:00 (doors open at 18:30)\nVenue: Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo\nAdmission fee (to be paid by bank transfer by 10 October):\nJPY 9\,500 BLCCJ members / JPY 12\,000 non-members\n \n  \nBLCCJ spots are limited to 15\, first come first served.\nDue to limited spots\, we limit to max. 2 persons per company. \nTo register\, please send your full name\, company name and title to info@blccj.or.jp\nWe will confirm if you are on the guest list or on the waiting list. \nYou will need to arrange payment in advance by bank transfer (no cash payments). We will send the bank details in the confirmation email. \nDeadline for registration is Thursday 10 October\, 17:00 or when seats are full.\nAny cancelation after 10 October or no-shows will be charged in full. \n  \nPARTICIPATING CHAMBERS: \n\nAustrian Business Council\nBelgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nBritish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nDanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nFinnish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nFrench Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan\nGerman Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan\nGreek Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nIcelandic Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nIreland Japan Chamber of Commerce\nItalian Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nNetherlands Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nNorway Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nSpanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nSwedish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan\nSwiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan\n\n  \nWe look forward to meeting several of you at the event!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/joint-chamber-eu-cocktail/
LOCATION:Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo\, 3 Chome-4-7 Nishishinjuku\, Shinjuku-ku\, Tokyo\, 160-0023\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241004T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241004T093000
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20240920T050916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T051644Z
UID:15780-1728028800-1728034200@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Navigating Japan s Tech Future: Quantum Computing 101
DESCRIPTION:AI\, IoT and big data are reshaping industries. But did you know that quantum computing\, another cutting-edge technology\, could outpace today’s fastest supercomputers by a staggering 100 million times? Join us to explore the world of quantum computing! \nOn the morning of October 4th\, BLCCJ\, BCCJ\, CCCJ and SpCCJ members and guests will have the opportunity to dive into this groundbreaking technology with experts from Oxford Instruments and Oxford Quantum Circuits Japan\, who will break down the basics and guide us through the latest developments in this cutting-edge technology. As quantum computing begins to influence key industries in Japan\, poised to revolutionise industries such as healthcare\, finance\, and materials science\, understanding its potential is crucial for staying ahead in a competitive landscape. \nSpeakers will cover Quantum Computing 101 – Japan’s quantum computing landscape\, fundamental concepts\, potential applications\, and the initiatives being undertaken by both the government and private sectors in this field. Join us to hear from leading voices in this emerging sector and gain a clear understanding of quantum computing’s role in shaping Japan’s technological future\, and explore how these advancements might impact your industry and business going forward. \nThis event is led by the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ). \n  \nSPEAKERS\nProfessor Todd Tilma | Senior Quantum Engineer\, Oxford Quantum Circuits Japan\nTodd is a former associate professor of physics at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. He earned his doctorate in mathematical physics from the University of Texas in Austin focusing on group theory and its applications to fundamental questions in quantum mechanics. He has lived in Japan off and on since 1995. \nTony Ford | Fellow\, Oxford Instruments Japan\nTony Ford\, Fellow\, Oxford Instruments Japan. Tony graduated in Mathematics and has worked for Oxford Instruments for most of his career. He organises the Millennium Science Forum which awards the “Sir Martin Wood Prize” to rising stars in the Japanese science community. Winners of the prize give lectures to their counterparts in UK research groups which enhances scientific collaborations between Japan and the UK. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nDate: Friday 4 October\nTime: 8:00-9:30\nLocation: Grand Hyatt Tokyo\, Residence Anise\nFee: JPY 7\,000 members / JPY 9\,000 non-members\nThis fee includes breakfast. \nTo register\, please send your full name\, company name and title to info@blccj.or.jp. Also inform us of food restrictions/allergies if any.\nWe will send a confirmation email.\nDeadline for registration is Friday 27 September 17:00. \nWe kindly ask you to arrange payment by 27 September by bank transfer. We will send the bank details in the confirmation email.\n(Any cancelation after 27 September or no-show will be charged in full.) \n  \nWe look forward to welcoming you at this exciting breakfast event!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/navigating-japans-tech-future-quantum-computing-101/
LOCATION:Grand Hyatt Tokyo\, 6-10-3 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-0032\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240924T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20240725T062253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T024255Z
UID:15619-1727200800-1727204400@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:The Practical Use of AI in Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Attention BLCCJ Members and Friends!\nDiscover how AI can transform your marketing efforts in our exclusive webinar on “The Practical Use of AI in Marketing.” \nKey Takeaways:\n\nAI Overview: Understand the impact of AI on marketing\nConcrete Examples: Learn practical uses of AI in marketing campaigns for startups\, big companies\, and SMEs\, including:\n\nManpower Solutions: How AI can compensate for lack of manpower\nLanguage Barriers: Utilizing AI for overcoming language barriers\nLocalized Advertising: Strategies for localized advertising using AI\n\n\nTools & Techniques: Explore the latest cutting-edge AI tools\nQ&A: Get expert insights and answers\n\nFeatured Speaker:\n\nSven Van Stichel: Associate Professor Marketing & Strategy at Globis University; COO/CMO at Globis Europe\n\nWhy Attend?\n\nPractical Approach: Gain actionable insights with concrete\, everyday examples that are easy to implement in your business\nLatest Tools: Learn about the newest AI tools and technologies\nLocal Expertise: Hear from a speaker who understands the unique business challenges in Japan and in Europe\n\nEvent Details:\n\nDate: Tuesday 24 September 2024\nTime: 18:00-19:00 JST (11:00-12:00 CET)\nVia Zoom\nFree of charge for members / JPY 2\,000 for non-members (will be waived if you sign up as a member)\n\nHow to Register:\nPlease contact info@blccj.or.jp before 24 September 12:00 JST\, and we will confirm your registration.\nYou will receive the Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day itself. \nNote: image\, English text and Japanese translation have been created by AI!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/the-practical-use-of-ai-in-marketing/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240917T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20240709T060502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T062146Z
UID:15539-1726597800-1726605000@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Joint Chamber Young Professionals Speed Networking
DESCRIPTION:Are you 35 or under and interested in expanding your network? Then join the BLCCJ and 8 other chambers of commerce for the second Joint Chamber Young Professionals Speed Networking! \nModeled after speed dating\, the speed networking format allows young professionals to meet at least 5 people. \nSpots are limited\, so don’t wait to register! \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nDate: Tuesday 17 September 2024\nTime: 18:30-20:30 \n\n18:30 – 18:45 Registration\n18:45 – 18:55 Opening remarks\n18:55 – 19:45 Speed networking event\n19:45 – 20:20 Free networking session\n20:20 – 20:30 Closing\n\nVenue: L’espace @ CCIFJ\nNihonbashi Honcho Ys Bldg. 1F\, 2-2-2 Nihonbashi Honcho\, Chuo-ku\, Tokyo 103-0023 \nAdmission fee (to be paid by bank transfer by 10 September):\nJPY 3\,500 BLCCJ members (incl. Starters)\nJPY 6\,900 non-members\n(this includes light food and drinks) \n  \nBLCCJ spots are limited to 5\, first come first served.\nPriority will be given to members. \nTo register\, please send your full name\, company name and title to info@blccj.or.jp.\nWe will confirm if you are on the participants’ list or on the waiting list. \nYou will need to arrange payment in advance by bank transfer (no cash payments).\nWe will send the bank details in the confirmation email. \nDeadline for registration is Tuesday 10 September\, 17:00 or when seats are full.\nAny cancelation after 10 September or no-shows will be charged in full. \n  \nPARTICIPATING CHAMBERS: \n\nAmerican Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nBelgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nBritish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nCanadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nFinnish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nFrench Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan\nGerman Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan\nGreek Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nNetherlands Chamber of Commerce in Japan\n\n  \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/joint-chamber-young-professionals-speed-networking-2/
LOCATION:L Espace @ CCIFJ\, Nihonbashi Honcho YS Bldg. 1F\, 2-2-2 Nihonbashi Honcho\, Chuo-ku\, Tokyo\, 103-0023\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240912T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240912T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20240730T024205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T083646Z
UID:15638-1726167600-1726178400@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:After-summer beer gathering @ BBW Roppongi
DESCRIPTION:From 12 till 16 September Belgian Beer Weekend 2024 will set up its tents in Roppongi! \nROPPONGI HILLS ARENA \n9.12 (Thu.) – 9.16 (Mon.) \nweekdays 16:00 – 22:00 (last order 21:30)\nweekend 11:00 – 21:00 (last order 20:30)\nlast day 11:00 – 20:00 (last order 19:30) \nhttps://belgianbeerweekend.jp/en/roppongi \n  \nThe BLCCJ will hold an after-summer beer gathering at BBW Roppongi on Thursday 12 September (opening day)\, starting from 19:00. \nAs we have a dedicated and closed area for our beer gathering (see map attached)\, you will receive a wristband for access – please ask BLCCJ’s Mayo Motoki or Kevin Dethoor upon arrival at the venue. \n  \nIf you plan to join us\, please send “I plan to join” to info@blccj.or.jp so we can have an idea of the number of people to expect.\nOur friends of the BLCCJ Starters\, the Japan-Belgium Society (JBS) and the Belgium-Luxembourg Market Council (BLMC) will be joining us\, expecting at least 40 people! \n  \nYou will need to purchase a BBW 2024 Starter Set (BBW 2024 glass and tokens).\nTo minimize the wait time at the ticket counters\, we advise that you buy your Starter Set in advance online.\nIf you already have a glass\, you can just purchase tokens. \nAll BLCCJ members will receive 2 tokens for free – please ask BLCCJ’s Mayo Motoki or Kevin Dethoor at the venue. \n  \nCome join us for great Belgian beers\, food and vibes in Roppongi! \n 
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/beer-gathering-bbw-roppongi/
LOCATION:BBW Roppongi\, Roppongi Hills Arena\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-0032\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240830T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240830T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T023958
CREATED:20240408T010058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T072718Z
UID:15068-1725040800-1725040800@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Nippon Export Award 2024-2025
DESCRIPTION:The BLCCJ is launching the 12th edition of its Nippon Export Award (NEA)! \nThe NEA is an initiative of the BLCCJ to reward those SMEs or large companies that have made significant achievements in exporting to Japan\, importing into Japan\, or distributing within Japan\, Belgian-Luxembourg products or services. \n  \nThe winning company will receive an award\, will be allowed to mention “Winner of the Nippon Export Award 2024-2025” on their materials\, 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 NEA and its recipient\n–Special feature coverage on the BLCCJ website and social media \nPrevious winner in 2022 was software company AppTweak Japan (HQ in Brussels). \n  \nIf you want to try your chance this year\, please fill out the attached questionnaire\, and send us a presentation of your company.\nThe application deadline is Friday 30 August 2024. \nYou can find more details in the attached outline and on the website. \n  \nIf you know other Belgian/Luxembourg or Japanese companies that are eligible for participation in the NEA competition\, please do not hesitate to circulate the information to them. This competition is open to BLCCJ members and non-members. \n  \nMay the best one win!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/nippon-export-award-2024-2025/
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