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SUMMARY:October beer gathering @ BBW Roppongi
DESCRIPTION:After successful stops in Hibiya\, Nagoya\, Yokohama\, Fukuoka and Osaka\, Belgian Beer Weekend (BBW) 2025 is still going strong — with 3 locations yet to come! \n–BBW Roppongi: 1-5 October @ Roppongi Hills Arena \n\n\n\n\n\nWeekdays  16:00〜22:00 (21:30 L.O.)\nSaturday    11:00〜21:00 (20:30 L.O.)\nSunday　   11:00〜20:00 (19:30 L.O.)\n\n\n\n\n\n–[NEW] BBW Kyoto: 9-13 October @ Ohigashi-san Square (Higashi Honganji) \n–BBW Shinjuku: 3-7 December @ Shinjuku Sumitomo Bldg. (Sankaku Hiroba) \n  \nAs BBW Roppongi gets into full swing\, the BLCCJ will hold its October Beer Gathering there on Thursday 2 October\, with our friends of the BLCCJ Starters\, the Japan-Belgium Society (JBS) and the Belgo-Luxembourg Market Council (BLMC). \n  \nSince we will have a dedicated area for our beer gathering (on the left side of the stage)\, you will receive a wristband for access.\nAll BLCCJ members will also receive 2 tokens for free.\nPlease ask BLCCJ’s Mayo Motoki or Maxim Luxen at the venue. \n  \nYou will need to purchase a BBW 2025 Starter Set or BBW 2025 Trial Set (BBW 2025 glass and tokens) to enjoy the beer and food. To avoid long queues on the day\, we recommend buying your set online in advance.\nIf you already have a BBW 2025 glass\, you can just purchase tokens. \n  \nEvent Details \n\nDate: Thursday 2 October 2025\nTime: 19:00-22:00\nVenue: Roppongi Hills Arena\n6-chōme-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato City\, Tokyo 106-0032\nFee: Free entry\n(However\, you need the BBW 2025 glass and tokens to enjoy the beer and food.)\n\n \n  \nIf you plan to join us\, please send “I plan to join” to info@blccj.or.jp so we can have an estimate of the number of participants. \n  \nCome enjoy a vibrant networking evening with 55 Belgian beers to choose from and tasty food in the heart of Roppongi! \nWe look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/october-beer-gathering-bbw-roppongi/
LOCATION:BBW Roppongi\, Roppongi Hills Arena\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-0032\, Japan
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SUMMARY:Belgian Beer and Food Academy in Osaka
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Belgian Beer and Food Academy\, returning once again to Osaka! \nIn the presence of the Belgian Ambassador\, we will learn from a beer expert about Belgian beer and Belgian beer pairing\, and we will enjoy a tasty menu featuring Belgian products\, crafted by the Hilton Osaka Chef and team. \nJoin us in Osaka\, and indulge in a 4 course menu paired with a selection of Belgian beers. \nThis EXCLUSIVE fusion of Belgian food and beers is a must for F&B professionals and enthusiasts alike. \nDon’t miss out – invite your business contacts and friends* for an unforgettable evening!\n* We can arrange tables for you and your guests; 1 table seats 8 people. \n  \nEvent Details \n\nDate: Thursday 9 October 2025\nTime: 18:30 – 22:00\n\nRegistration and aperitif from 18:30 till 19:30\nPresentations\n4-course dinner from 20:15 till 22:00\n\n\nVenue: Hilton Osaka\, Windows 35F\nFee: JPY 17\,200 BLCCJ members and guests / JPY 19\,200 non-members\nMenu ** and beer selection in the attachment\n** Please inform us in advance if you have any food restrictions.\n\n  \nTo register\, please send your full name\, company name\, position\, and your guests’ info (if any) to info@blccj.or.jp. We will send you a confirmation email. \nYou will need to arrange payment in advance by bank transfer (no cash payments). We will send the bank details in the confirmation email. \nDeadline for registration is Wednesday 1 October 17:00. \nAny cancellations after 1 October or no-shows will be charged in full. \n  \nThis event has the kind support of the Embassy of Belgium in Tokyo\, Flanders Investment and Trade (FIT)\, Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX) and hub.brussels. \n  \nFor those who want to make it a FULL Kansai experience \n–BLCCJ Visit to the Expo: Friday 10 October\, 13:30-18:00 – this is the day after our Belgian Beer and Food Academy\, you can combine both events! \n–Belgian Beer Weekend Kyoto: 9-13 October @ Ohigashi-san Square (Higashi Honganji) \n  \nDon’t miss all these great events and REGISTER NOW! \nWe look forward to welcoming you! \n 
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/belgian-beer-and-food-academy-in-osaka-3/
LOCATION:Windows 35F\, Hilton Osaka\, Osaka\, Japan
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251010T180000
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SUMMARY:BLCCJ visit to the Expo: FULL
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one last visit before Expo 2025 Osaka comes to a close! \nOn 10 October we will explore together the Belgian\, Luxembourg\, EU and French pavilions\, with dessert time at the Luxembourg pavilion and a networking reception at the Belgian pavilion rooftop. \nRepresentatives of the Belgian and Luxembourg pavilions will share with us their impressions of the past 6 months\, some figures and some highlights. \nWe will be honoured by the presence of our 2 Ambassadors: H.E. Belgian Ambassador Antoine Evrard and H.E. Luxembourg Ambassador Michel Leesch. \nThe visit includes: \n\nVIP Expo entry (enter the Expo at anytime on the event day\, no time slot needed)\na guided tour through 4 pavilions (France\, Luxembourg\, EU and Belgium)\na dessert with coffee/tea at the Luxembourg Pavilion\na reception with drinks and finger food at the Belgian Pavilion\n\nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to connect\, explore\, and be inspired one last time at Expo 2025! \n  \nEvent Details \n\nDate: Friday 10 October 2025\nTime: 13:30 – 18:00\nVenue: Expo Osaka\n(start at the French pavilion / end at the Belgian pavilion)\nFee: JPY 14\,500 BLCCJ members and guests / JPY 17\,000 non-members\n(fee includes VIP Expo ticket\, pavilion visits\, dessert and reception)\n(fee does NOT include travel and accommodation expenses)\n\n  \nSeats are limited to 40\, first come first served. Priority will be given to our members. \nTo register\, please send your full name\, company name\, position\, and your guests’ info (if any) to info@blccj.or.jp. We will send you a confirmation email. \nYou will need to arrange payment in advance by bank transfer (no cash payments). We will send the bank details in the confirmation email. \nDeadline for registration is Wednesday 1 October 17:00\, or when capacity has been reached. \nAny cancellations after 1 October or no-shows will be charged in full. \n  \nFor those who want to make it a FULL Kansai experience: \n–Belgian Beer and Food Academy: Thursday 9 October\, 18:30-22:00 @ Hilton Osaka – this is the evening before our Expo visit\, you can combine both events! \n–Belgian Beer Weekend Kyoto: 9-13 October @ Ohigashi-san Square (Higashi Honganji) \n  \nDon’t miss all these great events and REGISTER NOW! \nWe look forward to welcoming you!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/blccj-visit-to-the-expo/
LOCATION:Expo Osaka
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SUMMARY:Understanding Modern Slavery in the Private Sector
DESCRIPTION:Webinar in the framework of the Asian BeLux Chambers network – led by the BLCC Hong Kong \n  \nEvery four seconds\, another person falls victim to modern slavery. With over 50 million individuals currently enslaved\, this issue is more critical than ever\, especially for the business community. \n\n\nIn this engaging session\, Matt Friedman\, CEO of the Mekong Club\, will address the evolving landscape of modern slavery and human trafficking worldwide\, highlighting key global trends and patterns that impact businesses. He will provide insights on recent legislative changes and their implications for the private sector\, as well as discuss the relationship between modern slavery and Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG) criteria. \nAdditionally\, Matt will explore human rights due diligence in connection to modern slavery\, the prevalence of modern slavery in the private sector along with contributing factors\, and practical tools and strategies that corporations are employing to combat this pressing issue. \n\n\n\n\n  \nAbout The Mekong Club \nThe Mekong Club is a pioneering not-for-profit organization in Asia that leverages a business-to-business approach to combat slavery. By bridging the gap between public and private sectors\, the Mekong Club empowers companies to navigate the complexities of human trafficking and enhance their supply chain resilience. \n  \nJoin us to gain valuable insights and understand your role in fighting modern slavery. Together\, we can work towards a slave-free world. \nRegister now to secure your spot! \n\n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nDate: Thursday 16 October\nTime: 17:00-19:00 JST\nFormat: online\nFee: free for BLCCJ members / JPY 2\,000 for non-members\nLanguage: English \n\n  \nTo register\, please send your full name\, company name and position to info@blccj.or.jp by Tuesday 14 October 17:00 JST\, and we will send a confirmation email. \nPayments by bank transfer have to be confirmed by 14 October 17:00 JST. We will send the payment details in the confirmation email. \nThis webinar will be conducted online.\nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive the invitation link on the day of the event.
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/understanding-modern-slavery-in-the-private-sector/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251023T210000
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SUMMARY:European Cocktail 2025
DESCRIPTION:The next edition of the traditional Joint Chamber EU Cocktail will be held this year on Thursday 23 October at The Capitol Tokyu Tokyo. \nThis unique evening will unite 15 Chambers of Commerce\, incl. BLCCJ\, for networking and fostering stronger connections. \nLet’s come together and strengthen our bonds during this fantastic occasion! \n  \nEvent Details \n\nDate: Thursday 23 October 2025\nTime: 19:00 – 21:00 (doors open at 18:30)\nVenue: The Capital Hotel Tokyu\n2-10-3 Nagatacho\, Chiyoda-ku\, Tokyo 100-0014\nFee: JPY 13\,000 BLCCJ members / JPY 16\,000 non-members\n(fee includes drinks and finger food)\n\n\n  \nBLCCJ spots are limited to 15\, first come first served!\nDue to limited spots\, we limit to max. 2 persons per company.\nPriority will be given to members. \nTo register\, please send your full name\, company name and position to info@blccj.or.jp. We will confirm if you are on the guest list or on the waiting list. \nYou will need to arrange payment in advance by bank transfer (no cash payments). We will send the bank details in the confirmation email. \nDeadline for registration is Thursday 9 October 17:00\, or when seats are full. \nAny cancellations after 9 October or no-shows will be charged in full. \n  \nPARTICIPATING CHAMBERS: \n\nAustrian Business Council\nBelgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nBritish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nDanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nFinnish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nFrench Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan\nGerman Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan\nGreek Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nIreland Japan Chamber of Commerce\nItalian 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\nSwiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan\nThe Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry\n\n  \nJoin us for a vibrant international evening!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/european-cocktail-2025/
LOCATION:The Capital Hotel Tokyu\, 2-10-3 Nagatacho\, Chiyoda-ku\, Tokyo\, 100-0014\, Japan
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SUMMARY:5K Fun Run and Networking
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the very first “BLCCJ 5K Fun Run & Networking” – a new way to connect with fellow members while enjoying a healthy start to your weekend! \nJoin us for a casual 5K run around the scenic Imperial Palace grounds\, followed by refreshments and networking with fellow BeLux professionals at the Belgian Embassy in Tokyo. \nThis event is perfect for runners of all levels – whether you’re an experienced runner or just starting out\, everyone is welcome. The focus is on fun\, community\, and making new connections! \n  \nEvent Details \n\nDate: Saturday\, October 25th\, 2025\nTime: 9:00 – 12:00 (doors open 8:30)\nRoute: Imperial Palace Area\nStart & Finish: Embassy of Belgium in Tokyo\nAudience: Members and their guests get priority\nNon-members get their chance through the waiting list\nMaximum 30 people\, first come first served\nFee: Free\n\nThis event is kindly supported by the Embassy of Belgium in Tokyo. \n  \nTo register\, please send your full name\, company name and position to info@blccj.or.jp. We will send you a confirmation email. \nDeadline for registration is Thursday 16 October 17:00\, or when seats are full. \n  \nWe hope to see many of you there for this active new addition to the BLCCJ event calendar!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/5k-fun-run-networking/
LOCATION:Embassy of Belgium in Tokyo\, 5-4 Nibancho\, Chiyoda-ku\, Tokyo\, 102-0084\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251031T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251031T140000
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SUMMARY:Second Edition: Women s Discussion Circle
DESCRIPTION:Following the great success of our first gathering\, BLCCJ is pleased to announce the second edition of its women’s discussion circle\, taking place over a special lunch on Friday 31 October. \nWhat is a circle? \nA circle is an interactive forum where participants engage in authentic conversations\, share their experiences safely about how to thrive as a woman in the workplace. \nWhy join or encourage the women on your team to attend? \n\nLearn from real experience how others are navigating workplace challenges\nDiscover how to overcome self-barriers and boost self-confidence\nConnect with like-minded professionals through the BLCCJ support\nFor companies without an extended Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DEI) programme\, it’s a practical way to support and retain female talent in a trusted\, business-focused environment\n\nThis DEI event is supported by the Embassy of Belgium in Tokyo\, and will be moderated by BLCCJ Director Sandrine Monette. \n  \nEvent Details \n\nDate: Friday 31 October 2025\nTime: 12:30-14:00\nVenue: The Embassy of Belgium in Tokyo\n2-4 Nibancho\, Chiyoda-ku\, Tokyo 102-0084\nAudience: Members and their guests get priority\nNon-members get their chance through the waiting list\nMaximum 30 people\, first come first served\nFee: Free\nLanguage: English\n\n  \nTo register\, please send your full name\, company name and position to info@blccj.or.jp. We will send you a confirmation email. \nDeadline for registration is Friday 24 October 12:00\, or when seats are full. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/second-edition-womens-discussion-circle/
LOCATION:Embassy of Belgium in Tokyo\, 5-4 Nibancho\, Chiyoda-ku\, Tokyo\, 102-0084\, Japan
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