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SUMMARY:New Year Party 2024
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate the new year in a festive manner with our annual New Year Party! \nAs tradition prescribes\, we are returning to Le Petit Tonneau Toranomon on Tuesday 6 February\, from 18:30 onwards. \nWe will present you the new BLCCJ Board 2024-2025\, and will have the pleasure of welcoming guests from both Embassies\, as well as musician Philippe Marchand. \nA cocktail reception with Luxembourg wine and Belgian beers\, a tasty 3-course dinner\, atmospheric music\, a fun little 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: Tuesday 6 February 2024\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 till 22:00) \nMenu*: \n\nPâté au Riesling luxembourgeois\nCarbonades flamandes à la bière\, garniture frites\nTarte fines aux pommes – 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 company title of all your attendees to info@blccj.or.jp and we will send a confirmation email.\nDeadline for registration is Thursday 1 February 17:00\, or when seats are full. \nWe kindly ask you to arrange payment by Thursday 1 February by bank transfer. We will send the bank details in the confirmation email.\nAny cancelations after 1 February 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-2024/
LOCATION:Le Petit Tonneau Toranomon\, 2-1-1 Toranomon\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 105-0001\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240119T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20231207T022506Z
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SUMMARY:Expo 2025 Osaka: info session with the BelExpo team
DESCRIPTION:As BLCCJ we are proud that both Belgium and Luxembourg will have their own pavilion at the upcoming Expo 2025 Osaka. \nOn 19 January 2024\, BelExpo\, or the Belgian Commission General for International Exhibitions\, responsible for the Belgian participation in Expo 2025 Osaka\, will give a presentation to the BLCCJ members on the concept of the Belgian pavilion\, the progress made so far\, and the next steps to come.\nThey will also highlight how you as Belgian or Japanese companies can get involved in the Belgian pavilion. \nAs speakers we will welcome Mr. Pieter De Crem\, the new Commissioner General\, and Mr. Aldwin Dekkers\, Senior Program Lead.\nBelExpo team \nThere will be ample time for Q&A during the lunch. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nDate: Friday 19 January 2024\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) \nTo register\, please send your full name\, company name and title to info@blccj.or.jp by Tuesday 16 January 12:00\, and we will send a confirmation email.\nAlso inform us if you have any food restrictions or food allergies. \nEither way you can pay in advance by bank transfer (we will send the bank details in the confirmation email)\, or you can pay the exact amount in cash at the event.\n(Please note that any cancelations after 16 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-with-the-belexpo-team/
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:20240115T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240115T230000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20231218T045623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T045753Z
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SUMMARY:Shinnenkai beer gathering
DESCRIPTION:Our first event of the year will be our January “shinnenkai” Beer Gathering\, which will be held on Monday 15 January.\nOur friends of the Japan-Belgium Society (JBS) will be joining us again. \n  \nWe will be going back to 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 22:30).\nAs always the event is open to everybody\, but for BLCCJ members the first beer is free of charge.  \n  \nWe look forward to welcoming many of you!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/shinnenkai-beer-gathering/
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:20231218T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231218T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20231206T045241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T033924Z
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SUMMARY:Smart Manufacturing Summit 2024: online info session
DESCRIPTION:We gladly invite you to an online info session on the upcoming Smart Manufacturing Summit (SMS) 2024 by Global Industrie in Aichi.\nThe BLCCJ is an official supporter of this event. \n  \nAs Europe is embarking on a new industrial policy\, guided and driven by the imperatives of the ecological and digital transition\, a new and innovative event is proposed to European and Japanese companies about Smart Manufacturing. Taking place in Aichi\, the “industrial capital of Japan”\, Smart Manufacturing Summit (SMS) by Global Industrie offers an original new format devoted to Innovation and Industry 5.0.  \nThe first edition of the SMS promises: \n\nA significant step forward in the global cooperation between Europe and Japan facing challenges of the industry.\nAn innovative event format dedicated to innovation and business opportunities for the industry: a matchmaking solution\, pitch sessions\, conferences\, visits of smart factories…\nThe presence and the support of key stakeholders: industry leaders\, governments\, clusters of innovations\, startups…\n\n  \nMorgan Chaudeler\, Project Director of the Smart Manufacturing Summit\, will give an overview of the event\, and present how Belgian\, Luxembourg and Japanese companies can get involved\, be it as exhibitors\, speakers or visitors. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nMonday 18 December\n17:00-18:00 Japan time / 9:00-10:00 BeLux time\nOnline (Zoom Meetings)\nIn English (questions in Japanese are welcome too)\nFree of charge\nMembers-only \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Monday 18 December noon JST\, and we will confirm your registration.\nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with the Zoom invitation link on the day of the event (18 Dec). \n  \nWe look forward to welcoming many of you at this informative online session. \n 
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/14481/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231214T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20231115T030048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T090004Z
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dear BLCCJ members\, \n  \nThe President and the Board of Directors of the BLCCJ are pleased to invite you to the Annual General Meeting\, which will be held as follows: \nDate & Time: Thursday 14 December 2023 from 18:30 to 20:00 \nVenue: BNP Paribas\, Tokyo Branch 42F seminar room\n(please refer to the attached map) \n  \nThe agenda of the meeting will be as follows: \n\nActivity report 2023 YTD\nClosing of books 2023 YTD\nActivity proposals 2024\nBudget 2024\nElection of Directors 2024-2025\n\n  \nPlease take note that your vote or your proxy is very important to us in order to reach the necessary quota to validate the Director election process.\nIn case you cannot attend\, please reply with the attached ”Proxy nomination” sheet. \n  \nAs an active BLCCJ member or representative of an active corporate or professional member\, with the exception of honorary and advisory members\, you are eligible to become a Director of the BLCCJ.\nIf you are interested in joining our active BLCCJ Board of Directors\, please fill in and return the attached “Candidacy” form.\nAll candidates are asked to introduce themselves at the AGM. \n  \nDeadline to send back all documents is Monday 11 December 17:00 JST. \n  \nAs usual\, we foresee a dinner after the AGM. This time we have booked at Beer Cafe Brugse Zot Nihonbashi (JPY 8\,000 pp) from 20:15.\nPlease kindly indicate your attendance or non-attendance to the dinner in the attached registration form. \n  \nAttachments are: \n\nConvocation letter/registration form\nProxy nomination form\nCandidacy for Directorship form\nConstitution\nAccess map to BNP Paribas\n\n  \nAs this will be our last event of the year and there will be a Board election\, we hope to see many of you at the AGM! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:BNP Paribas Tokyo Branch\, GranTokyo North Tower\, 1-9-1 Marunouchi\, Chiyoda-ku\, Tokyo\, 100-6740\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231207T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231207T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20231115T080921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T091736Z
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SUMMARY:Bonenkai beer gathering @ BBW Shinjuku
DESCRIPTION:From 6 till 10 December Belgian Beer Weekend will be returning to Shinjuku for an indoor Christmas edition. \nShinjuku Sumitomo Building Sankaku Hiroba \n12.6 (Wed.) – 12.10 (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 7 December from 19:00 (exact location on the map). \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 2023 Starter Set (glass and tokens) (if you already have a glass\, you can just purchase tokens).\nTo minimize the wait time at the ticket counters\, we recommend purchasing your Starter Set in advance either online or through FamilyMart. \nAll BLCCJ members will receive 2 tokens for free – please ask BLCCJ office’s Sophie or Akiko 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\n 
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/bonenkai-beer-gathering-bbw-shinjuku-2/
LOCATION:Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Sankaku Hiroba\, 2-6-1 Nishi-Shinjuku\, Shinjuku-ku\, Tokyo\, 160-0023\, Japan
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231211
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20231115T075059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T031331Z
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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 Godiva Japan\, Rosen (Manneken waffles)\, Americo (Jules Destrooper cookies) and Grand-Place. \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 \n12.6 (Wed.) – 12.10 (Sun.) \nweekdays 16:00 – 22:00\nSaturday 11:00 – 21:00\nSunday 11:00 – 20:00 \nhttps://belgianbeerweekend.jp/en/shinjuku \n  \nBesides at the Belgian shop we also hope to see you all at the BLCCJ bonenkai beer gathering on Thursday 7 December from 19:00! \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 Walloon Export-Investment Agency. \n 
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/belgian-shop-bbw-shinjuku/
LOCATION:Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Sankaku Hiroba\, 2-6-1 Nishi-Shinjuku\, Shinjuku-ku\, Tokyo\, 160-0023\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231121T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231121T230000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20231025T061518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T075423Z
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SUMMARY:November beer gathering
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to inform you of November’s Beer Gathering\, which will be held on TUESDAY 21 November.\nOur friends of the Japan-Belgium Society (JBS) will be joining us again. \nWe will be going back to 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 22:30).\nAs always the event is open to everybody\, but for BLCCJ members the first beer is free of charge. \nWe look forward to welcoming many of you!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/november-beer-gathering-2/
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:20231120T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20231025T062310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T062006Z
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SUMMARY:CEO Webinar Series: Marc Biron\, CEO of Melexis
DESCRIPTION:In the framework of our Asian network of Be(Ne)Lux Chambers\, we are delighted to invite you to our CEO Webinar Series with CEOs from renowned companies from Belgium and Luxembourg. At the next edition – hosted by our colleagues of BeLuxCham Malaysia – we are proud to have as speaker Mr. Marc Biron\, CEO of Melexis\, to present the company to us.\n \n  \nSPEAKER \nMarc Biron has been a member of the Executive Management of Melexis since 2009. He has been a CEO since August 2021.\nMarc Biron was born in June 1970 in Liége\, Belgium. He obtained a Master in Electrical Engineering in 1993 and a Ph.D. in Applied Sciences in 1999 at the University of Liége\, Belgium.\nHe began his career in the electronics industry in 1997 when joining Melexis\, where he held a number of senior positions over a 25-year period. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nMonday 20 November 2023\n18:00 – 19:00 Japan time / 10:00 – 11:00 BeLux time\nIn English \nFree of charge\nMembers only \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Friday 17 November 17:00 JST\, and we will confirm your registration.\nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link on the day of the event. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing many of you at this high-caliber inter-chamber webinar!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/ceo-webinar-series-marc-biron-ceo-of-melexis/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231110T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231110T230000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20221202T022828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T044347Z
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SUMMARY:BLCCJ Gala 2023: FULL
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce the annual BLCCJ Gala\, which will take place this year on Friday 10 November\, from 6.30 pm\, at the prestigious Conrad Tokyo hotel. \nIn the presence of representatives of the Belgian and Luxembourg Embassies\, we will take you on a journey through the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Belgium and Luxembourg. \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  \nAttached you can find the application form. The application deadline is Tuesday 31 October or when seats are full. \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 26 October. \n  \nWe are very much looking forward to welcoming you at the annual gala! \n 
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/blccj-gala-2023/
LOCATION:Conrad Tokyo\, Shiodome\, 1 Chome-9-1 Higashishinbashi\, Minato City\, Tokyo\, 105-7337\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231101T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20231019T030615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T053256Z
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SUMMARY:Meet and greet cyclists of Le Tour de France Critérium Saitama
DESCRIPTION:BLCCJ\, the Australia-New Zealand\, the French\, the Netherlands and the Spanish Chambers of Commerce\, with the support of the French Embassy to Japan\, are delighted to invite you to a special event titled “Le Tour de France Critérium Saitama”. \nJoin us for an evening filled with enthusiasm for cycling\, as we have the privilege of hosting professional riders Victor Lafay and Alex Zingle from the Cofidis team. They will be sharing their deep love for the sport\, alongside representatives from A.S.O\, the esteemed organizers of the Tour de France. \nYour host for the evening will be Florent Dabadie\, who will present insights into the route of the Tour de France 2024\, providing an exciting glimpse into what lies ahead. \nPlease note that available slots are limited\, and reservations will be made on a first-come\, first-served basis. Come and join us as we celebrate our collective passion for the Tour de France! \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nDate: Wednesday 1 November 2023\nTime: 19:00-21:00\nVenue: L’espace @ CCIFJ\nNihonbashi Honcho Ys Bldg. 1F\, 2-2-2 Nihonbashi Honcho\, Chuo-ku\, Tokyo 103-0023\nAdmission fee: JPY 3\,000 (this includes food and drinks) \nTo register\, please send your full name\, company name and title to info@blccj.or.jp.\nWe will send a confirmation email. \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 31 October\, 17:00 (or when seats are full).\nAny cancelation after 31 October or no-shows will be charged in full. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/le-tour-de-france-criterium-saitama/
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:20231025T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231025T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20231011T024645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T041946Z
UID:14221-1698258600-1698265800@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 7 other chambers of commerce for a first Joint Chamber Young Professionals Speed Networking.\nModeled after speed dating\, the speed networking format allows young professionals to meet at least five people.\nThe event includes light food and drinks. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nDate: Wednesday 25 October 2023\nTime: 18:30-20:30 \n\n18:30 – 19:00 Registration\n19:00 – 19:10 Opening remarks\n19:10 – 19:50 Speed networking event\n20:00 – 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 20 October):\nJPY 3\,000 BLCCJ members (incl. Starters)\nJPY 6\,400 non-members\n(this includes light food and drinks) \nBLCCJ spots are limited to 10\, first come first served.\nPriority will be given to members. \n  \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 Friday 20 October\, 17:00 or when seats are full.\nAny cancelation after 20 October 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\nFrench Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan\nCanadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nFinnish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nGerman Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan\nSouth-African 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/
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:20231019T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231019T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20230927T030343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T064957Z
UID:14170-1697734800-1697738400@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Exclusive visit to ispace HAKUTO-R Mission Control Center: FULL
DESCRIPTION:As part of our series of events highlighting Luxembourg’s many facets\, we are excited to announce a very exclusive event: a visit to the ispace HAKUTO-R Mission Control Center! \n  \nispace is a private lunar exploration company and a leading innovator in space robotics and data analytics.\nThe company is developing among the first commercial lunar landers (spacecraft for delivery to the lunar surface) and lunar rovers (robots for surface mobility).\nDuring their first mission\, ispace completed 8 out of 10 success milestones\, and ispace is now in full preparation for a second mission planned for 2024\, aimed to perform a soft landing and deploy a rover for surface exploration and data collection on the Moon. \n  \nispace has a global presence with headquarters in Japan and offices in Luxembourg (ispace Europe) and in the US. The second moon mission will carry a rover currently under development in Luxembourg. \n  \nIn fact Luxembourg is one of leading countries that promotes the economy around space resources\, and therefore supports ispace’s project.\nThe country truly is a catalyst for collaboration\, technological innovation and the commercial development of space\, bringing together the expertise and financing required to create a sustainable space economy of the future.\nToday\, the contribution of the space sector to Luxembourg’s national GDP is one of the highest amongst European countries. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nDate: Thursday 19 October\nTime: 17:00-18:00\nVenue: X-NIHONBASHI TOWER\n7F Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower\, 2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi\, Chuo-ku\, Tokyo 103-0022\nIn English\nFree of charge\nMembers-only \n  \nThe capacity of the Mission Control Center allows for only 15 members to join.\nDue to the limited seats\, we will allow only 1 person per company/organization (2 for flagship members)\, first come first served! \nTo register\, please send your full name\, nationality\, country of residence\, company name and title to info@blccj.or.jp and we will send a confirmation email.\nDeadline for registration is Friday 13 October 17:00\, or when seats are full. \n  \nWe look forward to welcoming you at this exclusive visit!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/exclusive-visit-to-ispace-hakuto-r-mission-control-center/
LOCATION:X-NIHONBASHI TOWER\, 7F Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower\, 2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi\, Chuo-ku\, Tokyo\, 103-0022\, Japan
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ORGANIZER;CN="BLCCJ":MAILTO:info@blccj.or.jp
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231016T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231016T230000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20230925T053929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T053929Z
UID:14139-1697482800-1697497200@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:October beer gathering
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to inform you of  the October Beer Gathering\, which will be held on Monday 16 October.\nOur friends of the Japan-Belgium Society (JBS) will be joining us again. \nWe will be going back to 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 22:30).\nAs always the event is open to everybody\, but for BLCCJ members the first beer is free of charge. \nWe look forward to welcoming many of you!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/october-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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ORGANIZER;CN="BLCCJ":MAILTO:info@blccj.or.jp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231012T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20230905T030051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T051547Z
UID:14061-1697137200-1697144400@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:European Joint Chamber Cocktail 2023: FULL
DESCRIPTION:The next edition of the traditional European Joint Chamber Cocktail will be held this year on Thursday 12 October at Institut français du Japon – Tokyo. \nThe French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan is taking the lead in the organization\, 11 Chambers of Commerce inc. BLCCJ are joining. \nSo come and join the must-attend event of the year for networking with business people from European Chambers of Commerce\, and be part of the celebration with fine food and free-flow drinks! \n  \nDate Thursday 12 October\nTime 19:00 to 21:00 (registration starts at 18:30)\nVenue Institut français du Japon – Tokyo\nAdmission fee (to be paid by bank transfer by 5 October)\nJPY 8\,000 BLCCJ Members\nJPY 12\,000 Non-members \n  \nBLCCJ has a few seats left\, first come first served. \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 5 October\, 17:00 or when seats are full.\nAny cancelation after 5 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\nFrench Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan\nGerman Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan\nGreek Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nItalian Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nIreland Japan Chamber of Commerce\nIcelandic Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nNetherlands Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nSpanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nSwedish 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/european-joint-chamber-cocktail-2023/
LOCATION:Institut francais du Japon Tokyo\, 15 Ichigaya-funagawara-machi\, Shinjuku-ku\, Tokyo\, 162-8415\, Japan
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ORGANIZER;CN="BLCCJ":MAILTO:info@blccj.or.jp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231010T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20230919T022601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T030201Z
UID:14114-1696964400-1696968000@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Webinar on Green Logistics in Asia
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to the next BLCC Collective in Asia webinar\, this time on the topic of “Green Logistics”. This insightful event will take place on October 10th\, and we have lined up esteemed speakers from Vietnam\, Thailand and China to share their expertise. \nDuring the webinar\, our distinguished speakers will delve into the challenges and prospects of implementing green logistics practices in Asia. They will discuss the difficulties faced by businesses in adopting sustainable logistics solutions\, as well as the numerous opportunities that arise from embracing environmentally friendly approaches. \nThe event promises to be a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and networking\, bringing together professionals and industry leaders from the logistics sector. By attending\, you will gain valuable insights into the current state of green logistics in Asia and learn about innovative strategies that can drive positive change. \n  \nSPEAKERS \n1. Mr. Tom Tabouring – Senior Commercial Manager of  ITL Logistics (Vietnam)\n2. Mr. Arnaud Derbaudrenghien\, Managing Director of Katoen Natie in Thailand\n3. Mr. Jan van der Borght\, China representative of the Port of Antwerp/Zeebrugge \nThe webinar will be moderated by Ms. Pauline Goh – Vice-President of BeluxCham Malaysia \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nTuesday 10 October 2023\n19:00 – 20:00 Japan time / 12:00 – 13:00 BeLux time\nIn English \nFree of charge\nMembers only \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Friday 6 October 17:00 JST\, and we will confirm your registration.\nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link on the day of the event. \n  \nLooking forward to seeing many of you at this inter-chamber webinar!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-green-logistics-in-asia/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="BLCCJ":MAILTO:info@blccj.or.jp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230928T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20230913T030051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T030137Z
UID:14090-1695924000-1695931200@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:CLIC Networking Event: Swarovski
DESCRIPTION:The BLCCJ is happy to announce the next networking event in the “CLIC” series. CLIC is a loose organization of 11 smaller European Chambers of Commerce in Japan (Austrian\, Belgian-Luxembourg\, Danish\, Dutch\, Finnish\, Greek\, Icelandic\, Norwegian\, Spanish\, Swedish and Swiss). \n  \nThis time we will invite as a speaker Mr. Masaki Suzuki\, General Manager of Swarovski Japan. He will speak about recent experiences with the Japanese market from the perspective of the globally famous consumer brand Swarovski.\nJoyful Extravagance as the topic sets the mood for this networking event. \n  \nWith several chambers joining and a cap on attendees of totally 80 people\, please be quick to sign up! \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nDate: Thursday 28 September\nTime: 18:00-20:00 (doors open at 18:00 – if you arrive earlier please note that the store is operating normally in the hours before)\nVenue: Swarovski Ginza Store\nJEWEL BOX GINZA 1F-2F 8-9-15 Ginza\, Chuo-ku\, Tokyo 104-0061\nFee: JPY 6\,000 members / JPY 8\,000 non-members (incl. finger food and drinks) \n  \nSeats for BLCCJ are limited to 8\, first come first served (with priority given to members).\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 Monday 25 September 17:00\, or when seats are full. \n  \nWe kindly ask you to arrange payment by 25 September 17:00 by bank transfer. We will send the bank details in the confirmation email.\n(Any cancelation after 25 September or no-shows will be charged in full.) \n  \nWe hope to welcome several BLCCJ members at the event!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/clic-swarovski/
LOCATION:Swarovski Ginza Store\, JEWEL BOX GINZA 1F-2F\, 8-9-15 Ginza\, Chuo-ku\, Tokyo\, 104-0061\, Japan
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ORGANIZER;CN="BLCCJ":MAILTO:info@blccj.or.jp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230927T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230927T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20230526T012957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T055421Z
UID:13686-1695837600-1695841200@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Webinar with IPCC on Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging webinar with the latest insights on climate change\, given by 3 experts. \nBart Rymen\, the Belgian Focal Point for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)\, will provide a comprehensive introduction to IPCC and address common misconceptions. Prof. Joeri Rogelj\, IPCC coordinating lead author of the special report on 1.5 degrees\, will present a compelling overview of the key messages conveyed in the latest IPCC report. Finally\, Prof. Valérie Trouet\, scientific director of the Belgian Climate Center\, will delve into the challenges and opportunities for industries to align with global climate goals. \nAfter the presentations there will be time for Q&A. \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to gain expert insights and be part of the conversation! \n  \nSPEAKERS \n–Bart Rymen\, Belgian IPCC focal point\, Belspo \n–Joeri Rogelj\, Director of Research at the Grantham Institute and IPCC author\, Imperial College London \n–Valérie Trouet\, Paleoclimatologist and Scientific Director\,  Belgian Climate Centre \nDetailed profiles in the attachment. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nWednesday 27 September 2023\n18:00-19:00 Japan time / 11:00-12:00 BeLux time\nIn English\nFree of charge \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Tuesday 26 September 17:00 JST\, and we will confirm your registration.\nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with the Zoom invitation link on the day of the event (27 Sep). \n  \nLooking forward to welcoming many of you at this insightful webinar!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-with-ipcc-on-climate-change/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="BLCCJ":MAILTO:info@blccj.or.jp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230915T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230915T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20230821T080525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T080852Z
UID:14054-1694804400-1694815200@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:BLCCJ Starters Thriday event
DESCRIPTION:Dear Starters\, Young Professionals\, Students\, and Japan-Belgium-Luxembourg Friends\, \n  \nThe Belgian Beer Weekend is being held at Roppongi in September\, and the BLCCJ Starters are invited on Friday September 15th from 19h onwards at Roppongi Hills for the fourth edition of our « Thriday » (aka Jeudredi) event: https://fb.me/e/19FoNSIkq \n  \nPlease visit the Belgian Beer Weekend homepage (https://belgianbeerweekend.jp/en/roppongi/tickets ) and buy your BBW STARTER SET online or at your nearest Family Mart. \n  \nWe will also hold a Small Raffle\, so don’t miss this opportunity to mingle with the BeLux community in Japan around beers\, frites\, and many more ! \n  \nTo participate\, make sure to fill the form below: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEdzeZEs-kkFVhKEGBAfLqNCTToJUlKVexOfacqz_Ugwdczw/viewform?usp=sf_link \n  \nFor more information regarding future Thriday events\, feel free to join our BeLux community in Japan on Facebook or contact us at starters@blccj.or.jp \n  \nSincerely\, \n  \nSam and Kevin \nYour BLCCJ Starters Organizers \n 
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/blccj-starters-thriday-event/
LOCATION:BBW Roppongi\, Roppongi Hills Arena\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-0032\, Japan
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ORGANIZER;CN="BLCCJ Starters":MAILTO:starters@blccj.or.jp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230915T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230915T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20230724T055054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T013104Z
UID:13987-1694802600-1694815200@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:September Beer Gathering
DESCRIPTION:On 14 September Belgian Beer Weekend will be returning to Roppongi after 4 years! \nROPPONGI HILLS ARENA \n9.14 (Thu.) – 9.18 (Mon.) \nweekdays 16:00 – 22:00\nweekend 11:00 – 22:00\nlast day 11:00 – 21:00 \nhttps://belgianbeerweekend.jp/en/roppongi \n  \nThe BLCCJ will hold its September beer gathering at BBW Roppongi on Friday 15 September from 18:30. (That evening Belgian singer Zwangere Guy will perform starting at 19:00.) \nPlease refer to the attached floor plan for the exact location (next to TV Asahi).\nAs this is a dedicated & closed space\, you will receive an additional wristband (blue) in order to control access – please ask BLCCJ office’s Sophie or Akiko 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 about 60 people! \n  \nYou will need to purchase a BBW 2023 Starter Set (glass and tokens) (if you already have a glass\, you can just purchase tokens).\nTo minimize the wait time at the ticket counters\, we recommend purchasing your Starter Set in advance either online or through FamilyMart. \n  \nAll BLCCJ members will receive 2 tokens for free – please ask BLCCJ office’s Sophie or Akiko at the venue. \n  \nCome join us for great Belgian beers\, food and vibes in Roppongi!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/september-beer-gathering/
LOCATION:BBW Roppongi\, Roppongi Hills Arena\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-0032\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230720T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230720T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20230613T032425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T054852Z
UID:13810-1689879600-1689886800@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Third Thursday Business Networking with the IJCC
DESCRIPTION:No regular BLCCJ Beer Gathering in July – instead we team up with the Irish Chamber and will join their Third Thursday Business Networking! \nThis networking event will be held at Irish Pub Peter Cole on Thursday 20 July\, 19:00-21:00. \nThere will be a meishi lucky draw with prizes offered by both Chambers around 20:00. \n  \nDate: Thursday 20 July\nTime: from 19:00 to 21:00 (feel free to arrive later\, leave earlier or stay longer)\nVenue: Irish Pub Peter Cole\, Nishi Shinjuku (MAP)\nAddress: APA Hotel ＆ Resort Nishishinjuku Gochome-Eki Tower 1F\, 3-14-1 Honmachi\, Shibuya-ku\, Tokyo 151-0071\nFee: free of charge\, you buy your own drinks and food \n  \nIf you plan to join\, please send a short message to info@blccj.or.jp so we can have a good idea of the number of guests attending. \n  \nCome join us and bring your colleagues and friends!\nNon-members are very welcome too. \n 
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/third-thursday-with-irish-chamber/
LOCATION:Irish Pub Peter Cole Nishi-Shinjuku\, APA Hotel ＆ Resort Nishishinjuku Gochome-Eki Tower 1F\, 3-14-1 Honmachi\, Shibuya-ku\, Tokyo\, 151-0071\, Japan
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ORGANIZER;CN="BLCCJ":MAILTO:info@blccj.or.jp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230713T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230713T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20230711T015109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T015821Z
UID:13923-1689274800-1689285600@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:BLCCJ Starters Jeudredi
DESCRIPTION:Dear Starters\, Young Professionals\, Students\, and Japan-Belgium-Luxembourg Friends\, \n\n\n\nSummer is Here and the BLCCJ Starters are delighted to invite you on July 13th from 19h onwards to the third edition of their Jeudredi event close to Tokyo Station at the BBC Antwerp Central (https://maps.app.goo.gl/23WANkjuuNQHJjkV7?g_st=ic) \n\n\n\nWe are lucky and happy to welcome many newcomers from Belgium and Luxembourg\, so don’t miss this opportunity to mingle with the BeLux community in Japan around beers and frites! \n\n\n\n  \nTo participate\, make sure to fill the form below: \n\n\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemtE_dvbBziJtS_i3PynlQiA79FFYoDN3viIRoOsz7Og4ViQ/viewform?usp=sf_link \n\n\n\n  \nFor more information regarding future Jeudredi events\, feel free to join our BeLux community in Japan on Facebook or contact us at starters@blccj.or.jp \n\n\n\n  \nSincerely\, \n\n\nSam and Kevin \n\n\nYour BLCCJ Starters Organizers
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/blccj-starters-jeudredi-3/
LOCATION:BBC Antwerp Central\, TOKIA Bldg. B1F\, 2−7−3 Marunouchi\, Chiyoda-ku\, Tokyo\, 100-6490\, Japan
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ORGANIZER;CN="BLCCJ Starters":MAILTO:starters@blccj.or.jp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230707T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230707T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20230525T052859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T064238Z
UID:13675-1688756400-1688763600@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Joint Chamber Summer Cocktail 2023 : SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce that the Joint Chamber Summer Cocktail 2023 is taking place on July 7th! \nJoin us for an exclusive business networking infused with the enchantment of Tanabata. Organized by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan in collaboration with 15 international chambers incl. BLCCJ\, this event will be held at the magnificent Tokyo EDITION\, Toranomon hotel. \nThe Summer Cocktail is a beautiful opportunity to expand your connections and cultivate fruitful relationships with industry leaders and like-minded professionals from diverse backgrounds. \nSavour some Spanish wine\, cava and sangría\, Belgian non-alcohol beer\, and nibbles prepared by the culinary team of EDITION\, and of course\, get your wishes ready for the magic festivity of Tanabata on the 7th day of the 7th month! \nThis event has a limited capacity\, so book your ticket fast before they are sold out! \n  \nEVENT DETAILS:\nDate: Friday 7 July 2023\nTime: 19:00-21:00 (doors open at 18:30)\nVenue: Meeting Studios 2F\, The Tokyo EDITION\, Toranomon.\n4-1-1 Toranomon\, Minato City\, Tokyo 105-0001\nFee: JPY 7\,500 BLCCJ members / JPY 9\,500 non-members \nBLCCJ spots are limited to 15\, first-come first serve.\nDue to limited spots\, we limit to max. 2 persons per company. \n  \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 29 June 12:00 or when seats are full.\nAny cancelation after 29 June or no-shows will be charged in full. \n  \nPARTICIPATING CHAMBERS: \n\nAmerican Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nAustrian Business Council\nBelgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nBritish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nCanadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nDanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nFinnish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nFrench Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan\nGreek Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nIrish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nNorwegian Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nPolish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nSouth-African 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 hope to see many of you at the summer networking!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/joint-chamber-summer-cocktail-2023/
LOCATION:The Tokyo EDITION\, Toranomon\, Japan
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ORGANIZER;CN="BLCCJ":MAILTO:info@blccj.or.jp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230703T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230703T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20230525T044432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T054735Z
UID:13666-1688403600-1688407200@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Webinar with Deloitte: Future of Work\, digital transformation and managed services
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to invite you to a next webinar\, this time in collaboration with Deloitte. \nFUTURE OF WORK:\nThe role and power of digital transformation and managed services in the new boundaryless world of work \nDuring this webinar an overview of the Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends Report will be presented. We will look at how leading organizations are embracing the new fundamentals for employers and workers to unlock the new opportunities that today’s boundaryless world of work presents. \nThese trends will be further illustrated through a focus on digital transformation and managed services. \nAfter the presentations there will be time for Q&A. \n  \nSPEAKERS \n–Nicole Scoble-Williams\, Global Future of Work Leader\, Partner\, Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting \n-Norbert Adam\, Manager\, Tokyo\, Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting (profile attached) \n-Francois Copus\, Senior Manager\, Tokyo\, Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting (profile attached) \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nMonday 3 July 2023\n17:00-18:00 Japan time / 10:00-11:00 BeLux time\nIn English\nFree of charge \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Friday 30 June 17:00 JST\, and we will confirm your registration.\nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with the Zoom invitation link on the day of the event (3 July). \n  \nAlso\, if you already have questions for the speakers\, kindly send them to us when registering. \n  \nLooking forward to welcoming many of you at this webinar!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-with-deloitte-future-of-work-with-a-focus-on-digital-transformation-and-managed-services/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="BLCCJ":MAILTO:info@blccj.or.jp
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230619T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230619T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20230525T043123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T060618Z
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SUMMARY:June Beer Gathering
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to inform you of our next Monthly Beer Gathering\, which will be held on Monday 19 June. Our friends of the Japan-Belgium Society (JBS) will be joining us again. \n  \nWe will be going back to 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.\nAs always the event is open to everybody\, but for BLCCJ members the first beer is free of charge. \n  \nWe look forward to welcoming many of you!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/june-beer-gathering-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230614T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230614T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20230515T051250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T043305Z
UID:13642-1686765600-1686771000@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Online Asian BeLux Chambers Networking
DESCRIPTION:The BLCCJ – together with 14 other Asian BeLux Chambers of Commerce – has the pleasure to invite you to a next event. \nJoin us for an online networking with professionals from the different Asian Chambers\, a unique opportunity to accelerate business contacts and exchange information. During the interaction the participants can share their professional backgrounds and business goals\, as well as intent to seek exposure to new markets or expand their networks. \nParticipants will be matched into breakout rooms by industry/sector where they will meet with like-minded individuals working with(in) Asia.\nEach breakout session will last for 30 minutes\, after which attendees will have the option to switch to another breakout room. \nWe will have 10 breakout rooms:\n– FINANCE\n– TECH\n– TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS\n– HR\n– MANUFACTURING\n– AGRONOMY\n– HEALTHCARE\n– TOURISM\n– F&B\n– DEFENSE\n(Kindly note that some breakout rooms might be canceled if not enough interest.) \nEVENT DETAILS \nDate: Wednesday 14 June 2023\nTime: 18:00-19:30 Japan time / 11:00-12:30 BeLux time\nVenue: Zoom Meeting platform\nIn English\nFree of charge\nMembers-only \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Monday 12 June 17:00\, and we will confirm your registration. We need your full name\, company name and position\, as well as your 2 preferred breakout rooms. \nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day of the event (June 14). \nWe hope to welcome many of you at the event!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/asian-belux-chambers-networking-2/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="BLCCJ":MAILTO:info@blccj.or.jp
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230605T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230605T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20230418T034345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T004715Z
UID:13522-1685989800-1685998800@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Delighting Customers in Japan XIX : FULL
DESCRIPTION:The BLCCJ is relaunching its flagship seminar “Delighting Customers in Japan”! \nJapan is known as one of the most challenging markets in the world. Whether your business is a start-up\, long-established\, or somewhere in between\, you are probably confronted daily with the issue “how to delight customers?” \nBecause there is not a single answer to this fascinating question\, the BLCCJ launched in 2001 the “Delighting Customers in Japan” seminar where a number of top executives share their ideas and experiences about the challenges of succeeding in this perplexing market. \nFollowing the great success of the event formula\, the BLCCJ is very pleased to organize already the 19th edition in 2023! \n  \nThis time we will welcome the following 3 high-level speakers (profiles in attachment): \n\n\n\nMr. Peter Cammaerts\, Vice-President High End\, BU East Asia (South Korea\, Japan\, New Zealand\, Pacific Islands)\, AB INBEV\nMr. Norbert Leuret\, President and Representative Director\, LVMH MOËT HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON JAPAN K.K.\nMr. Vincent Nelias\, Representative Director & President\, Head of Sales\, TRIUMPH INTERNATIONAL JAPAN\n\n  \nThe presentations will be followed by Q&A and a networking cocktail. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nDate: Monday 5 June 2023\nTime: 18:30-21:00 (doors open at 18:00) \n\nregistration from 18:00\npresentations + Q&A 18:30 – 20:00\nnetworking cocktail 20:00 – 21:00\n\nVenue: L’espace @ CCIFJ\nNihonbashi Honcho Ys Bldg. 1F\, 2-2-2 Nihonbashi Honcho\, Chuo-ku\, Tokyo 103-0023\nFee: JPY 6\,000 members / JPY 8\,000 non-members\n(this includes drinks and finger food) \nThis event will be open to other Chamber members as well.\nSeats are limited to 80\, first come first served. \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 Wednesday 31 May 17:00 or when seats are full. \n  \nWe kindly ask you to arrange payment by 31 May 17:00 by bank transfer. We will send the bank details in the confirmation email.\n(Any cancelation after 31 May or no-shows will be charged in full.) \n  \nWe hope to see many of you at the seminar!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/delighting-customers-in-japan-xix/
LOCATION:L Espace @ CCIFJ\, Nihonbashi Honcho YS Bldg. 1F\, 2-2-2 Nihonbashi Honcho\, Chuo-ku\, Tokyo\, 103-0023\, Japan
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ORGANIZER;CN="BLCCJ":MAILTO:info@blccj.or.jp
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230523T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20230228T034557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T011842Z
UID:13160-1684828800-1684861200@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:BLCCJ-CCIFJ-SCCIJ Joint Golf Tournament 2023: FULL
DESCRIPTION:The BLCCJ is pleased to announce that its 17th Joint Chamber Golf Tournament with the French and Swiss Chambers of Commerce will take place on Tuesday 23 May at Taco Country Club in Chiba. \nMany of our members look forward to this event for its relaxed and casual atmosphere: a great opportunity to invite and meet friends\, colleagues and business partners out on the greens\, an exciting challenge for golfers of all levels of experience. \nDate: Tuesday 23 May 2023\nTime: from 8:00 to 17:00 (approx.)\nLocation: Taco Country Club\nAddress: 1315 Iizasa\, Tako City\, Katori District\, Chiba 289-2231 \nAll 20 BLCCJ slots have been booked! \n  \nTHANK YOU to all sponsors of the golf 2023:
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/blccj-ccifj-sccij-joint-golf-tournament-2023/
LOCATION:Taco Country Club\, 1315 Iizasa\, Taco-cho\, Katori-gun\, Chiba-ken\, 289-2231\, Japan
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ORGANIZER;CN="BLCCJ":MAILTO:info@blccj.or.jp
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230518T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20230317T022147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T060914Z
UID:13392-1684407600-1684702800@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Belgian shop @ BBW 2023 Yokohama
DESCRIPTION:Belgian Beer Weekend 2023 Yokohama is coming up soon! \n“Belgian Beer Weekend” is Japan’s finest beer festival and the perfect occasion to explore the rich Belgian beer culture. It is also a place to meet friends or make new ones\, just hang around\, grab a concert\, eat Belgian crunchy fries\, enjoy the unique BBW experience. \nThe festival will be setting up its tents in Yokohama in May with no less than 86 different Belgian beers. \n  \nVenue\nYamashita Park \nDate\n18 May (Thu) – 21 May (Sun) \nOpening hours\nOpening day (18/05) 16:00 – 21:00\nFriday till Sunday 11:00 – 21:00\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. \nThese include Jules Destrooper cookies (Americo)\, gobelin goods (Forma International)\, chocolate cookies (Godiva Japan)\, nuts mix (Grand Place Corporation)\, beer goods (Konishi Brewing)\, Kipling goods (L&S Corporation)\, Tintin goods (Moulinsart Japan)\, Meurens sirop de Liege (Nakato)\, Materne compotes (Nichifutsu Boeki)\, Manneken waffles (Rosen)\, Belgian non-alcohol wine (Shonan Trading) and Trefin candy (Tomoe Corporation). \nSo come and visit us!\nWe will be at the end of the park\, next to the Konishi beer shop. \n  \nThe Belgian shop in Yokohama has the support of ITIC (The Foundation for International Trade and Industrial Co-operation)\, the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs of Belgium\, Flanders Investment & Trade\, hub.brussels and the Walloon Export-Investment Agency.
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/belgian-shop-bbw-2023-yokohama/
LOCATION:Yamashita Park\, Yokohama\, 279 Yamashitacho\, Naka Ward\, Yokohama\, Kanagawa\, 231-0023\, Japan
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ORGANIZER;CN="BLCCJ":MAILTO:info@blccj.or.jp
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230516T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T071952
CREATED:20230421T073320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T071631Z
UID:13524-1684252800-1684256400@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Overseas Social Security\, the Belgian social security abroad
DESCRIPTION:We hereby invite you to a next webinar in the framework of the Asian BeLux Chambers network\, this time led by the Chamber in Vietnam. \nWith the Overseas Social Security (OSS)\, you always go about your business with peace of mind\, anywhere in the world!\nThe Overseas Social Security (OSS) is part of the National Social Security Office (NSSO). It aims to fulfill the international dreams of expats outside the European Economic Area (EEA)\, Switzerland and the UK. We will elaborate on the Belgian government’s expat insurance offer during the presentation. \nWhat to expect?\nA comprehensive webinar on the offer of the Overseas Social Security\nThis offer consists of a basic package: \n\nPension insurance\nIncapacity for work and disability insurance (including pregnancy)\nDeferred healthcare insurance\n\nIn addition\, an expat or employer can also take additional insurance: \n\nMedical care\nWorkplace accidents and Accidents in private life\n\nThis webinar will also interactively sound out the needs of Belgian expatriates and provide time to answer questions from the audience. \nEVENT DETAILS \nTuesday 16 May 2023\n16:00-17:00 Japan time / 09:00-10:00 BeLux time\nIn English\nFree of charge\nMembers only \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Friday 12 May 17:00 JST\, and we will confirm your registration.\nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link on the day of the event. \nLooking forward to seeing many BLCCJ members at this inter-chamber webinar!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/overseas-social-security-the-belgian-social-security-abroad/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="BLCCJ":MAILTO:info@blccj.or.jp
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