Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan

Online Asian BeLux Chambers Networking
2023-06-14 18:00 - 19:30 (Asia/Tokyo) | Online
The BLCCJ – together with 14 other Asian BeLux Chambers of Commerce – has the pleasure to invite you to a next event.
Join 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.
Participants will be matched into breakout rooms by industry/sector where they will meet with like-minded individuals working with(in) Asia.
Each breakout session will last for 30 minutes, after which attendees will have the option to switch to another breakout room.
We will have 10 breakout rooms:
– FINANCE
– TECH
– TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS
– HR
– MANUFACTURING
– AGRONOMY
– HEALTHCARE
– TOURISM
– F&B
– DEFENSE
(Kindly note that some breakout rooms might be canceled if not enough interest.)
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Wednesday 14 June 2023
Time: 18:00-19:30 Japan time / 11:00-12:30 BeLux time
Venue: Zoom Meeting platform
In English
Free of charge
Members-only
If 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.
If your registration is accepted, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day of the event (June 14).
We hope to welcome many of you at the event!

June Beer Gathering
2023-06-19 19:00 - 22:00
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.

We will be going back to Belgian Brasserie Court ANTWERP PORT.
The exact address is as follows:
Belgian Brasserie Court Antwerp Port
Akasaka Intercity AIR Bldg. 1F
1-8-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
Telephone: 03-5570-5557
Access map and other information:
https://www.intercity-air.com/
https://www.intercity-air.com/shoplist/shop/15
Closest 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.

You can find us there from 19:00 onwards.
As always the event is open to everybody, but for BLCCJ members the first beer is free of charge.

We look forward to welcoming many of you!

Webinar with Deloitte: Future of Work, digital transformation and managed services
2023-07-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
We are happy to invite you to a next webinar, this time in collaboration with Deloitte.
FUTURE OF WORK:
The role and power of digital transformation and managed services in the new boundaryless world of work
During 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.
These trends will be further illustrated through a focus on digital transformation and managed services.
After the presentations there will be time for Q&A.

SPEAKERS
–Nicole Scoble-Williams, Global Future of Work Leader, Partner, Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting
-Norbert Adam, Manager, Tokyo, Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting (profile attached)
-Francois Copus, Senior Manager, Tokyo, Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting (profile attached)

EVENT DETAILS
Monday 3 July 2023
17:00-18:00 Japan time / 10:00-11:00 BeLux time
In English
Free of charge

If 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.
If your registration is accepted, you will receive an email with the Zoom invitation link on the day of the event (3 July).

Also, if you already have questions for the speakers, kindly send them to us when registering.

Looking forward to welcoming many of you at this webinar!

Joint Chamber Summer Cocktail 2023 : SOLD OUT
2023-07-07 19:00 - 21:00 | The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon, Japan
We are happy to announce that the Joint Chamber Summer Cocktail 2023 is taking place on July 7th!
Join 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.
The Summer Cocktail is a beautiful opportunity to expand your connections and cultivate fruitful relationships with industry leaders and like-minded professionals from diverse backgrounds.
Savour 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!
This event has a limited capacity, so book your ticket fast before they are sold out!

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Friday 7 July 2023
Time: 19:00-21:00 (doors open at 18:30)
Venue: Meeting Studios 2F, The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon.
4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0001
Fee: JPY 7,500 BLCCJ members / JPY 9,500 non-members
BLCCJ spots are limited to 15, first-come first serve.
Due to limited spots, we limit to max. 2 persons per company.

To register, please send your full name, company name and title to info@blccj.or.jp
We will confirm if you are on the guest list or on the waiting list.
You will need to arrange payment in advance by bank transfer (no cash payments). We will send the bank details in the confirmation email.
Deadline for registration is Thursday 29 June 12:00 or when seats are full.
Any cancelation after 29 June or no-shows will be charged in full.

PARTICIPATING CHAMBERS:

American Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Austrian Business Council
Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan
British Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Danish Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Japan
French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan
Greek Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Irish Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Polish Chamber of Commerce in Japan
South-African Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan
Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan

We hope to see many of you at the summer networking!

BLCCJ Starters Jeudredi
2023-07-13 19:00 - 22:00 | BBC Antwerp Central, TOKIA Bldg. B1F, 2−7−3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-6490, Japan
Dear Starters, Young Professionals, Students, and Japan-Belgium-Luxembourg Friends,

Summer 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)

We 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!

To participate, make sure to fill the form below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemtE_dvbBziJtS_i3PynlQiA79FFYoDN3viIRoOsz7Og4ViQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

For 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

Sincerely,

Sam and Kevin

Your BLCCJ Starters Organizers

Third Thursday Business Networking with the IJCC
2023-07-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Irish Pub Peter Cole Nishi-Shinjuku, APA Hotel ＆ Resort Nishishinjuku Gochome-Eki Tower 1F, 3-14-1 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 151-0071, Japan
No regular BLCCJ Beer Gathering in July – instead we team up with the Irish Chamber and will join their Third Thursday Business Networking!
This networking event will be held at Irish Pub Peter Cole on Thursday 20 July, 19:00-21:00.
There will be a meishi lucky draw with prizes offered by both Chambers around 20:00.

Date: Thursday 20 July
Time: from 19:00 to 21:00 (feel free to arrive later, leave earlier or stay longer)
Venue: Irish Pub Peter Cole, Nishi Shinjuku (MAP)
Address: APA Hotel ＆ Resort Nishishinjuku Gochome-Eki Tower 1F, 3-14-1 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0071
Fee: free of charge, you buy your own drinks and food

If 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.

Come join us and bring your colleagues and friends!
Non-members are very welcome too.

September Beer Gathering
2023-09-15 18:30 - 22:00 | BBW Roppongi, Roppongi Hills Arena, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-0032, Japan
On 14 September Belgian Beer Weekend will be returning to Roppongi after 4 years!
ROPPONGI HILLS ARENA
9.14 (Thu.) – 9.18 (Mon.)
weekdays 16:00 – 22:00
weekend 11:00 – 22:00
last day 11:00 – 21:00
https://belgianbeerweekend.jp/en/roppongi

The 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.)
Please refer to the attached floor plan for the exact location (next to TV Asahi).
As 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.

If 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.
Our 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!

You will need to purchase a BBW 2023 Starter Set (glass and tokens) (if you already have a glass, you can just purchase tokens).
To minimize the wait time at the ticket counters, we recommend purchasing your Starter Set in advance either online or through FamilyMart.

All BLCCJ members will receive 2 tokens for free – please ask BLCCJ office’s Sophie or Akiko at the venue.

Come join us for great Belgian beers, food and vibes in Roppongi!

BLCCJ Starters Thriday event
2023-09-15 19:00 - 22:00 | BBW Roppongi, Roppongi Hills Arena, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-0032, Japan
Dear Starters, Young Professionals, Students, and Japan-Belgium-Luxembourg Friends,

The 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

Please 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.

We 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 !

To participate, make sure to fill the form below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEdzeZEs-kkFVhKEGBAfLqNCTToJUlKVexOfacqz_Ugwdczw/viewform?usp=sf_link

For 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

Sincerely,

Sam and Kevin
Your BLCCJ Starters Organizers

Webinar with IPCC on Climate Change
2023-09-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Join us for an engaging webinar with the latest insights on climate change, given by 3 experts.
Bart 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.
After the presentations there will be time for Q&A.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain expert insights and be part of the conversation!

SPEAKERS
–Bart Rymen, Belgian IPCC focal point, Belspo
–Joeri Rogelj, Director of Research at the Grantham Institute and IPCC author, Imperial College London
–Valérie Trouet, Paleoclimatologist and Scientific Director, Belgian Climate Centre
Detailed profiles in the attachment.

EVENT DETAILS
Wednesday 27 September 2023
18:00-19:00 Japan time / 11:00-12:00 BeLux time
In English
Free of charge
If 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.
If your registration is accepted, you will receive an email with the Zoom invitation link on the day of the event (27 Sep).

Looking forward to welcoming many of you at this insightful webinar!

CLIC Networking Event: Swarovski
2023-09-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Swarovski Ginza Store, JEWEL BOX GINZA 1F-2F, 8-9-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan
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).

This 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.
Joyful Extravagance as the topic sets the mood for this networking event.

With several chambers joining and a cap on attendees of totally 80 people, please be quick to sign up!

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday 28 September
Time: 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)
Venue: Swarovski Ginza Store
JEWEL BOX GINZA 1F-2F 8-9-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061
Fee: JPY 6,000 members / JPY 8,000 non-members (incl. finger food and drinks)

Seats for BLCCJ are limited to 8, first come first served (with priority given to members).
To register, please send your full name, company name and title to info@blccj.or.jp and we will send a confirmation email.
Deadline for registration is Monday 25 September 17:00, or when seats are full.

We kindly ask you to arrange payment by 25 September 17:00 by bank transfer. We will send the bank details in the confirmation email.
(Any cancelation after 25 September or no-shows will be charged in full.)

We hope to welcome several BLCCJ members at the event!

Webinar on Green Logistics in Asia
2023-10-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
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.
During 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.
The 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.

SPEAKERS
1. Mr. Tom Tabouring – Senior Commercial Manager of ITL Logistics (Vietnam)
2. Mr. Arnaud Derbaudrenghien, Managing Director of Katoen Natie in Thailand
3. Mr. Jan van der Borght, China representative of the Port of Antwerp/Zeebrugge
The webinar will be moderated by Ms. Pauline Goh – Vice-President of BeluxCham Malaysia

EVENT DETAILS
Tuesday 10 October 2023
19:00 – 20:00 Japan time / 12:00 – 13:00 BeLux time
In English
Free of charge
Members only
If 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.
If your registration is accepted, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link on the day of the event.

Looking forward to seeing many of you at this inter-chamber webinar!

European Joint Chamber Cocktail 2023: FULL
2023-10-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Institut francais du Japon Tokyo, 15 Ichigaya-funagawara-machi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8415, Japan
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.
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan is taking the lead in the organization, 11 Chambers of Commerce inc. BLCCJ are joining.
So 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!

Date Thursday 12 October
Time 19:00 to 21:00 (registration starts at 18:30)
Venue Institut français du Japon – Tokyo
Admission fee (to be paid by bank transfer by 5 October)
JPY 8,000 BLCCJ Members
JPY 12,000 Non-members

BLCCJ has a few seats left, first come first served.
To register, please send your full name, company name and title to info@blccj.or.jp
We will confirm if you are on the guest list or on the waiting list.
You will need to arrange payment in advance by bank transfer (no cash payments). We will send the bank details in the confirmation email.
Deadline for registration is Thursday 5 October, 17:00 or when seats are full.
Any cancelation after 5 October or no-shows will be charged in full.

PARTICIPATING CHAMBERS:

Austrian Business Council
Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan
British Chamber of Commerce in Japan
French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan
German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan
Greek Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce
Icelandic Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Netherlands Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan

We look forward to meeting several of you at the event!

October beer gathering
2023-10-16 19:00 - 23:00 | BBC Antwerp Port, Akasaka Intercity AIR Bldg. 1F, 1-8-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-0052, Japan
We are happy to inform you of the October Beer Gathering, which will be held on Monday 16 October.
Our friends of the Japan-Belgium Society (JBS) will be joining us again.
We will be going back to Belgian Brasserie Court ANTWERP PORT.
The exact address is as follows:
Belgian Brasserie Court Antwerp Port
Akasaka Intercity AIR Bldg. 1F
1-8-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
Telephone: 03-5570-5557
Access map and other information:
https://www.intercity-air.com/
https://www.intercity-air.com/shoplist/shop/15
Closest 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.
You can find us there from 19:00 onwards (last order will be at 22:30).
As always the event is open to everybody, but for BLCCJ members the first beer is free of charge.
We look forward to welcoming many of you!

Exclusive visit to ispace HAKUTO-R Mission Control Center: FULL
2023-10-19 17:00 - 18:00 | X-NIHONBASHI TOWER, 7F Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, 2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0022, Japan
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!

ispace is a private lunar exploration company and a leading innovator in space robotics and data analytics.
The company is developing among the first commercial lunar landers (spacecraft for delivery to the lunar surface) and lunar rovers (robots for surface mobility).
During 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.

ispace 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.

In fact Luxembourg is one of leading countries that promotes the economy around space resources, and therefore supports ispace’s project.
The 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.
Today, the contribution of the space sector to Luxembourg’s national GDP is one of the highest amongst European countries.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday 19 October
Time: 17:00-18:00
Venue: X-NIHONBASHI TOWER
7F Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, 2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0022
In English
Free of charge
Members-only

The capacity of the Mission Control Center allows for only 15 members to join.
Due to the limited seats, we will allow only 1 person per company/organization (2 for flagship members), first come first served!
To 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.
Deadline for registration is Friday 13 October 17:00, or when seats are full.

We look forward to welcoming you at this exclusive visit!

Joint Chamber Young Professionals Speed Networking
2023-10-25 18:30 - 20:30 | L Espace @ CCIFJ, Nihonbashi Honcho YS Bldg. 1F, 2-2-2 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0023, Japan
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.
Modeled after speed dating, the speed networking format allows young professionals to meet at least five people.
The event includes light food and drinks.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Wednesday 25 October 2023
Time: 18:30-20:30

18:30 – 19:00 Registration
19:00 – 19:10 Opening remarks
19:10 – 19:50 Speed networking event
20:00 – 20:20 Free networking session
20:20 – 20:30 Closing

Venue: L’espace @ CCIFJ
Nihonbashi Honcho Ys Bldg. 1F, 2-2-2 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0023
Admission fee (to be paid by bank transfer by 20 October):
JPY 3,000 BLCCJ members (incl. Starters)
JPY 6,400 non-members
(this includes light food and drinks)
BLCCJ spots are limited to 10, first come first served.
Priority will be given to members.

To register, please send your full name, company name and title to info@blccj.or.jp.
We will confirm if you are on the participants’ list or on the waiting list.
You will need to arrange payment in advance by bank transfer (no cash payments).
We will send the bank details in the confirmation email.
Deadline for registration is Friday 20 October, 17:00 or when seats are full.
Any cancelation after 20 October or no-shows will be charged in full.

PARTICIPATING CHAMBERS:

American Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan
British Chamber of Commerce in Japan
French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan
Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Japan
German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan
South-African Chamber of Commerce in Japan

We look forward to seeing you there!

Meet and greet cyclists of Le Tour de France Critérium Saitama
2023-11-01 19:00 - 21:00 | L Espace @ CCIFJ, Nihonbashi Honcho YS Bldg. 1F, 2-2-2 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0023, Japan
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”.
Join 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.
Your 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.
Please 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!

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Wednesday 1 November 2023
Time: 19:00-21:00
Venue: L’espace @ CCIFJ
Nihonbashi Honcho Ys Bldg. 1F, 2-2-2 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0023
Admission fee: JPY 3,000 (this includes food and drinks)
To register, please send your full name, company name and title to info@blccj.or.jp.
We will send a confirmation email.
You will need to arrange payment in advance by bank transfer (no cash payments).
We will send the bank details in the confirmation email.
Deadline for registration is Tuesday 31 October, 17:00 (or when seats are full).
Any cancelation after 31 October or no-shows will be charged in full.

We look forward to seeing you there!

BLCCJ Gala 2023: FULL
2023-11-10 18:30 - 23:00 | Conrad Tokyo, Shiodome, 1 Chome-9-1 Higashishinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo, 105-7337, Japan
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.
In 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.
Don’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!

Attached you can find the application form. The application deadline is Tuesday 31 October or when seats are full.
If 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.

We are very much looking forward to welcoming you at the annual gala!

CEO Webinar Series: Marc Biron, CEO of Melexis
2023-11-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
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.

SPEAKER
Marc Biron has been a member of the Executive Management of Melexis since 2009. He has been a CEO since August 2021.
Marc 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.
He 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.

EVENT DETAILS
Monday 20 November 2023
18:00 – 19:00 Japan time / 10:00 – 11:00 BeLux time
In English
Free of charge
Members only
If 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.
If your registration is accepted, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link on the day of the event.

We look forward to seeing many of you at this high-caliber inter-chamber webinar!

November beer gathering
2023-11-21 19:00 - 23:00 | BBC Antwerp Port, Akasaka Intercity AIR Bldg. 1F, 1-8-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-0052, Japan
We are happy to inform you of November’s Beer Gathering, which will be held on TUESDAY 21 November.
Our friends of the Japan-Belgium Society (JBS) will be joining us again.
We will be going back to Belgian Brasserie Court ANTWERP PORT.
The exact address is as follows:
Belgian Brasserie Court Antwerp Port
Akasaka Intercity AIR Bldg. 1F
1-8-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
Telephone: 03-5570-5557
Access map and other information:
https://www.intercity-air.com/
https://www.intercity-air.com/shoplist/shop/15
Closest 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.
You can find us there from 19:00 onwards (last order will be at 22:30).
As always the event is open to everybody, but for BLCCJ members the first beer is free of charge.
We look forward to welcoming many of you!

Belgian shop @ BBW Shinjuku
2023-12-06 - 2023-12-10 | Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Sankaku Hiroba, 2-6-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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.
The shop will be managed by the BLCCJ office staff, so please drop by when you visit the event!
Next to our shop you can also find the Belgian beer shop operated by BLCCJ member company Konishi Brewing.

Event details:
Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Sankaku Hiroba
12.6 (Wed.) – 12.10 (Sun.)
weekdays 16:00 – 22:00
Saturday 11:00 – 21:00
Sunday 11:00 – 20:00
https://belgianbeerweekend.jp/en/shinjuku

Besides at the Belgian shop we also hope to see you all at the BLCCJ bonenkai beer gathering on Thursday 7 December from 19:00!

Come visit BBW Shinjuku for great Belgian beers and food, a fun Christmas vibe and now also tasty omiyage goods!

The 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.

Bonenkai beer gathering @ BBW Shinjuku
2023-12-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Sankaku Hiroba, 2-6-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
From 6 till 10 December Belgian Beer Weekend will be returning to Shinjuku for an indoor Christmas edition.
Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Sankaku Hiroba
12.6 (Wed.) – 12.10 (Sun.)
weekdays 16:00 – 22:00
Saturday 11:00 – 21:00
Sunday 11:00 – 20:00
https://belgianbeerweekend.jp/en/shinjuku

The BLCCJ will hold its bonenkai beer gathering at BBW Shinjuku on Thursday 7 December from 19:00 (exact location on the map).
If 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.
Our friends of the BLCCJ Starters, the Japan-Belgium Society (JBS) and the Belgium-Luxembourg Market Council (BLMC) will be joining us!

You will need to purchase a BBW 2023 Starter Set (glass and tokens) (if you already have a glass, you can just purchase tokens).
To minimize the wait time at the ticket counters, we recommend purchasing your Starter Set in advance either online or through FamilyMart.
All BLCCJ members will receive 2 tokens for free – please ask BLCCJ office’s Sophie or Akiko at the venue.

Come join us for our bonenkai beer gathering at a Christmassy BBW with a great selection of Belgian beers and food.
And don’t forget to purchase some omiyage at the BLCCJ Belgian shop!

Annual General Meeting
2023-12-14 18:00 - 20:00 | BNP Paribas Tokyo Branch, GranTokyo North Tower, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-6740, Japan
Dear BLCCJ members,

The 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:
Date & Time: Thursday 14 December 2023 from 18:30 to 20:00
Venue: BNP Paribas, Tokyo Branch 42F seminar room
(please refer to the attached map)

The agenda of the meeting will be as follows:

Activity report 2023 YTD
Closing of books 2023 YTD
Activity proposals 2024
Budget 2024
Election of Directors 2024-2025

Please 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.
In case you cannot attend, please reply with the attached ”Proxy nomination” sheet.

As 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.
If you are interested in joining our active BLCCJ Board of Directors, please fill in and return the attached “Candidacy” form.
All candidates are asked to introduce themselves at the AGM.

Deadline to send back all documents is Monday 11 December 17:00 JST.

As 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.
Please kindly indicate your attendance or non-attendance to the dinner in the attached registration form.

Attachments are:

Convocation letter/registration form
Proxy nomination form
Candidacy for Directorship form
Constitution
Access map to BNP Paribas

As 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!

The BLCCJ office

Smart Manufacturing Summit 2024: online info session
2023-12-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
We gladly invite you to an online info session on the upcoming Smart Manufacturing Summit (SMS) 2024 by Global Industrie in Aichi.
The BLCCJ is an official supporter of this event.

As 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.
The first edition of the SMS promises:

A significant step forward in the global cooperation between Europe and Japan facing challenges of the industry.
An innovative event format dedicated to innovation and business opportunities for the industry: a matchmaking solution, pitch sessions, conferences, visits of smart factories…
The presence and the support of key stakeholders: industry leaders, governments, clusters of innovations, startups…

Morgan 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.

EVENT DETAILS
Monday 18 December
17:00-18:00 Japan time / 9:00-10:00 BeLux time
Online (Zoom Meetings)
In English (questions in Japanese are welcome too)
Free of charge
Members-only
If you are interested, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Monday 18 December noon JST, and we will confirm your registration.
If your registration is accepted, you will receive an email with the Zoom invitation link on the day of the event (18 Dec).

We look forward to welcoming many of you at this informative online session.

Shinnenkai beer gathering
2024-01-15 19:00 - 23:00 | BBC Antwerp Port, Akasaka Intercity AIR Bldg. 1F, 1-8-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-0052, Japan
Our first event of the year will be our January “shinnenkai” Beer Gathering, which will be held on Monday 15 January.
Our friends of the Japan-Belgium Society (JBS) will be joining us again.

We will be going back to Belgian Brasserie Court ANTWERP PORT.
The exact address is as follows:
Belgian Brasserie Court Antwerp Port
Akasaka Intercity AIR Bldg. 1F
1-8-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
Telephone: 03-5570-5557
Access map and other information:
https://www.intercity-air.com/
https://www.intercity-air.com/shoplist/shop/15
Closest 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.

You can find us there from 19:00 onwards (last order will be at 22:30).
As always the event is open to everybody, but for BLCCJ members the first beer is free of charge.

We look forward to welcoming many of you!

Expo 2025 Osaka: info session with the BelExpo team
2024-01-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Le Rire, Sendagaya, Monparte Kitasando Bldg. B1, 4-19-12 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 151-0051, Japan
As BLCCJ we are proud that both Belgium and Luxembourg will have their own pavilion at the upcoming Expo 2025 Osaka.
On 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.
They will also highlight how you as Belgian or Japanese companies can get involved in the Belgian pavilion.
As speakers we will welcome Mr. Pieter De Crem, the new Commissioner General, and Mr. Aldwin Dekkers, Senior Program Lead.
BelExpo team
There will be ample time for Q&A during the lunch.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Friday 19 January 2024
Time: 12:00-14:00 (doors open 11:45)
Venue: Le Rire, Sendagaya
Language: English
Menu: fish lunch, incl. salad or soup, rice or bread, coffee or tea
Fee: JPY 2,500 (lunch fee)
To 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.
Also inform us if you have any food restrictions or food allergies.
Either 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.
(Please note that any cancelations after 16 January or no-shows will be charged in full.)

We look forward to welcoming many of you at this luncheon.

New Year Party 2024
2024-02-06 18:30 - 22:00 | Le Petit Tonneau Toranomon, 2-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001, Japan
Let’s celebrate the new year in a festive manner with our annual New Year Party!
As tradition prescribes, we are returning to Le Petit Tonneau Toranomon on Tuesday 6 February, from 18:30 onwards.
We 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.
A 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!

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Tuesday 6 February 2024
Time: cocktail from 18:30 / dinner from 19:30 / end at 22:00
Venue: Le Petit Tonneau Toranomon
Fee: JPY 10,000 BLCCJ members / JPY 12,000 non-members
(this includes dinner and free flow of drinks till 22:00)
Menu*:

Pâté au Riesling luxembourgeois
Carbonades flamandes à la bière, garniture frites
Tarte fines aux pommes – with coffee or tea

*Please inform us in advance if you have any food restrictions or allergies.

To 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.
Deadline for registration is Thursday 1 February 17:00, or when seats are full.
We kindly ask you to arrange payment by Thursday 1 February by bank transfer. We will send the bank details in the confirmation email.
Any cancelations after 1 February or no-shows will be charged in full.

We look forward to seeing you again in the new year!

Japan s Path Forward: Economical and Political Outlook 2024
2024-02-08 18:00 - 20:00 | L Espace @ CCIFJ, Nihonbashi Honcho YS Bldg. 1F, 2-2-2 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0023, Japan
As Japan stands at a crucial juncture of economic and political transformation, we have invited 2 well-renowned speakers to share light on the intricacies of Japan’s evolving landscape for 2024.
BLCCJ, together with the CCIFJ, DCCJ, SCCJ and SpCCJ, invites you to an insightful evening of knowledge sharing, discussion and networking.

Our keynote speakers, Mr. Jakob Edberg, President & CEO, GR Japan and Mr. Philippe Avril, Senior Executive Officer, International Bankers Association of Japan (IBA) will be sharing the stage on this evening. (profiles in attachment)

JAPAN ECONOMICS
What are the potential economic impacts of a declining workforce participation rate coupled with anticipated shifts in monetary policy for the year 2024?
How does Japan’s status as a trade-dependent economy affect its relationships with key partners and its role in international trade agreements, particularly in navigating trade relations with major economies like the U.S., China, and the EU, and how does participation in regional trade agreements impact its economic performance?

JAPAN POLITICS
What could be the consequences of the recent financial misconduct allegations, considering the sharp decline in the approval ratings of Kishida’s administration?
What are the key features of Japan’s 2024 political landscape, including parliamentary elections, defense and economic policy debates, climate change actions, and diplomatic engagements in the G7 and with global partners?

Our prominent keynote speakers will elaborate on these questions and give us some hints of what to expect of 2024.
After the presentations we invite you for networking where refreshments and light food will be served.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday 8 February 2024
Time: 18:00-20:00 (doors open at 17:30)
Venue: L’espace @ CCIFJ
Nihonbashi Honcho Ys Bldg. 1F, 2-2-2 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0023
Admission fee: JPY 3,000 members / JPY 5,000 non-members (this includes drinks and light food)

To register, please send your full name, company name and title to info@blccj.or.jp. We will send a confirmation email.

We prefer payment in advance by bank transfer but we can accept cash payment on the spot. We will send the bank details in the confirmation email.
We do not provide an invoice, but will prepare a receipt – to be handed over at the event.

Deadline for registration is Friday 2 February, 17:00 or when seats are full.
Any cancelation after 2 February or no-shows will be charged in full.

We look forward to seeing many of you there!

8th Inter-Chamber Winter Networking
2024-02-17 | Okushiga Kogen, Nagano, Okushiga Kogen, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano-ken, 381-0405, Japan
8th Inter-Chamber Ski and Snowboard Weekend, 17 February 2024, Okushiga Kogen, Nagano
Open for registration
All winter sports enthusiasts – welcome to our winter networking event for 2024!
In the 2024 edition we will continue the epic journey that is the Inter-Chamber Ski and Snowboard Weekend in Okushiga Kogen, Nagano.
Open to everyone – whether Chamber member or not! Family, friends, business contacts, children and adults, skier, snowboarders, winter afficionados – this event is for you!
Jointly organized and promoted by the chambers from Austria, Belgium-Luxembourg, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, the Netherlands, South Africa and France, this event promises a very diverse crowd! Usually, half of the participants are from Japan, the other half from abroad, with a great mix of young and more senior members. The “race” is a friendly competition, easy-set giant slalom, open to the experienced or skilled, but ready for everyone. We also always have a group for snowboarders!

Timetable for the event

17 February 2024, Saturday
Morning: race, afternoon: free skiing, ski school, or other winter activities
Evening, from 6 pm to 9 pm: award ceremony and networking party
With around 100 participants including race participants, their families and friends and business contacts
18 February 2024, Sunday
free skiing

Note
Participation in the race or the evening party is NOT mandatory, you are also welcome to just attend the race OR just the evening party.

All details, the registration and online payment forms are available at the event website:
https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/8th-inter-chamber-ski-and-snowboard-weekend

Accommodation
Registration to the event does NOT include accommodation.
Please arrange according to your needs.
For early birds who sign-up until end of December 2023 – check out the option “Okushiga Kogen Hotel” at the event website.

Feel free to share this information with all your contacts – family, friends, business partners, etc. The more, the merrier!

We also invite companies to become sponsors for this event!
We are looking for max. 2 main event sponsors and sponsors for raffle prizes – we need your support!

For details, please contact organizers Arnold Ackerer or Mami Iwasaki at the Austrian Business Council (not BLCCJ): tokyo@advantageaustria.org 03-3403-1777

February beer gathering
2024-02-19 19:00 - 23:00 | L Abreuvoir, Daiaparesu Masago 102, 4-5-9 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan
We are happy to inform you of our February beer gathering, coming up on Monday 19 February.
As usual our friends of the Japan-Belgium Society will be joining us.
This time we are going back to L’ABREUVOIR トラフ, the bar run by Belgian and newest BLCCJ member Greg Van Passel.
The bar can accommodate up to 35 people, so it will be reserved just for us.
There is a nice selection of Belgian beers, and the bar will prepare a few food options for us.

The exact address is as follows:
L’abreuvoir トラフ
Daiaparesu Masago 102, 4-5-9 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033
It is a short walk from Hongo-sanchome station (Marunouchi line and Toei Oedo line).

You can find us there from 19:00 onwards (last order is at 23:00, the bar closes at 23:30).
As always the event is open to everybody, but for BLCCJ members the first beer is free of charge.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Towards Gender Equality and Women Empowerment: Insights from the GEAC 2023 Report
2024-02-21 18:45 - 20:30 | L Espace @ CCIFJ, Nihonbashi Honcho YS Bldg. 1F, 2-2-2 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0023, Japan
The Gender Equality Advisory Council (GEAC) released its Recommendations in December 2023 during the G7 Hiroshima Summit Follow-up at the United Nations University Headquarters. The report outlines concrete measures for gender mainstreaming in ‘economic empowerment,’ ‘education,’ ‘peace-building,’ and ‘data,’ sharing best practices and actionable solutions.
During this seminar, we will explore key insights, focusing on the recommendations to address gender gaps in these areas. Our objective is to be updated on the latest frameworks and recommendations, fostering women’s leadership and engagement.

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18:30 Doors open
18:45 Presentation ＋ Q&A
19:30 Networking
20:30 End of the event

Speaker will be Ms. Samia JAMAI, FAJ Association – Faciliter l’Ambition des Femmes au Japon
Samia, a diversity and inclusion consultant with extensive experience in marketing strategy and employee experience, is a passionate advocate for gender equality and women empowerment. Her Ph.D. research explores the influence of sustainable development initiatives on women’s career advancement, aiming to provide guidance on promoting gender equality, shifting mentalities, and supporting women’s career development.
In Tokyo, Samia founded ‘Sawa,’ a circle that serves as a bridge between academia and corporate best practices to prepare youth for gender equality in both life and work. Recognizing the significance of building a robust network and giving back, Samia took on a leadership role with FAJ association.

This event is jointly organized by ABC, ACCJ, AHK, BLCCJ, CCIFJ, ICCJ, NCCJ and SpCCJ.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Wednesday 21 February 2024
Time: 18:45-20:30 (doors open at 18:30)
Venue: L’espace @ CCIFJ
Nihonbashi Honcho Ys Bldg. 1F, 2-2-2 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0023
Admission fee: JPY 4,500 members / JPY 8,500 non-members (this includes drinks and light food)

To register, please send your full name, company name and title to info@blccj.or.jp. We will send a confirmation email.
We prefer payment in advance by bank transfer but can accept cash payment on the spot. We will send the bank details in the confirmation email.
We do not provide an invoice, but will prepare a receipt – to be handed over at the event.
Deadline for registration is Friday 16 February, 17:00 or when seats are full.
Any cancelation after 16 February or no-shows will be charged in full.

We look forward to seeing many of you there!
