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SUMMARY:Making It in Japan: Career Tips and Success Stories! A BLCCJ Starters Event
DESCRIPTION:The BLCCJ Starters are delighted to invite you to their upcoming event:  “Making It in Japan: Career Tips & Success Stories”\, on Thursday 6 November 2025\, from 19:00 to 20:30. \nJoin the Starters for an inspiring evening where 2 members of their community will take the stage to share their stories of building a career and thriving in Japan. \nFrom finding their first job or internship to navigating cultural differences\, overcoming challenges\, and shaping fulfilling professional lives\, their speakers will open up about what it really takes to make it here. \n  \nExpect honest conversations\, personal lessons\, and practical advice on: \n\nLanding that first opportunity in Japan\nAdapting to new work environments\nBridging cultural gaps in the workplace\nBuilding a strong local network\nBalancing personal growth and career ambition abroad\n\n  \nWhether you’re new to Japan or already building your path here\, this is your chance to connect\, learn\, and get inspired by those who’ve made it happen. \nWhether you are just starting your career in Japan or seeking to expand your professional circle\, this evening will be a unique opportunity to connect\, exchange\, and be inspired by the experiences that shape our community. \n  \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Thursday\, 6 November 2025\nTime: 19:00 – 20:30\nVenue: VILLENT 浜松町\, 3F\n(〒105-0013 Tokyo\, Minato City\, Hamamatsucho\, 1 Chome−18−8 芝大門加藤ビル 3階)\nCapacity: Limited seats (first come\, first served)\nFee: Free for BLCCJ Starters and Members / JPY 1\,000 for Non-Members\n\n  \nRegistration: \nPlease register by sending a short confirmation email to Starters@blccj.or.jp or via this Google Form. \nRegistration deadline is Monday 3 November 17:00 JST\, or when seats are full. \n  \nThe Starters look forward to welcoming you to an evening of stories\, inspiration\, and connection and to celebrating the journeys that make our community so unique!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/making-it-in-japan-career-tips-success-stories/
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SUMMARY:Company visit to Paul Wurth IHI
DESCRIPTION:As part of our series of events highlighting Luxembourg’s many facets\, we are excited to announce a next company visit\, this time to the Paul Wurth IHI head office  in Toyosu. \nPaul Wurth IHI Co.\, Ltd. is a joint venture company of IHI Corporation\, one of Japan’s leading heavy industry manufacturers\, and the Luxembourg Paul Wurth Group\, the world’s leading company in the primary stage of integrated steelmaking. \nThe company visit will consist of the following: \n\nIntroduction of the IHI history at i-muse on 1F\nPresentation of IHI and PWIHI at IHI Club on the top floor\nNetworking moment\n\nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to experience Luxembourg’s presence in Japan! \n  \nEvent Details \n\nDate: Friday 7 November 2025\nTime: 14:00-16:00\nVenue: IHI Corporation\nToyosu IHI Bldg.\, 3-3-3 Toyosu\, Koto-ku\, Tokyo 135-8710\nFee: Free of charge for BLCCJ members / JPY 2\,000 for non-members\nSeats are limited to 30\, first come first served.\nPriority will be given to BLCCJ members.\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 Thursday 30 October 17:00\, or when seats are full.\nPayment has to be confirmed by the deadline (we will send the details in the confirmation email). \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/company-visit-to-paul-wurth-ihi/
LOCATION:IHI Corporation\, Toyosu IHI Bldg.\, 3-3-3 Toyosu\, Koto-ku\, Tokyo\, 135-8710\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251110T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251110T230000
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SUMMARY:November beer gathering
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to inform you of our upcoming monthly beer gathering\, taking place on Monday 10 November (on the 2nd Monday of the month instead of our usual 3rd Monday). \nOur friends of the Japan-Belgium Society (JBS) will be joining us again. \nWe will return to L’ABREUVOIR トラフ\, the cozy bar run by BLCCJ member (and Belgian) Greg Van Passel. \nWith a warm atmosphere and a nice selection of Belgian beers and light bites\, it’s a great spot to enjoy a relaxed evening among fellow members and friends. \nThe bar can accommodate up to 35 people\, and it will be reserved exclusively for us. \n  \nEvent Details \n\nDate: Monday 10 November 2025\nTime: 19:00 – 23:00 (last order at 23:00\, bar closes at 23:30)\nVenue: L’abreuvoirトラフ\nDaiaparesu Masago 102\, 4-5-9 Hongo\, Bunkyo-ku\, Tokyo 113-0033\nShort walk from Hongo-sanchome station (Marunouchi line and Toei Oedo line)\nFee: Free to join\, open to all\n(BLCCJ members will get their first beer for free)\n\n  \nAs we begin to wind down the year\, we hope this gathering offers a nice moment to reconnect and enjoy some good company and Belgian beers before the busy end-of-year season kicks in. \nWe look forward to seeing many of you there!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/november-beer-gathering-3/
LOCATION:L Abreuvoir\, Daiaparesu Masago 102\, 4-5-9 Hongo\, Bunkyo-ku\, Tokyo\, 113-0033\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251118T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251118T180000
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SUMMARY:BeLux Business Talk on Belgian Tax Measures
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to invite you to the following BeLux Business Talk with BLCCJ member Wim Eynatten: \nTax Measures of the Belgian Arizona Government\nExpected impact for bilateral Belgium-Japan trade and investments \nOn 3 February 2025\, the new Belgian Arizona Government took office. The government agreement contained plans on reforms of labor market\, pensions and taxation. The new Belgian Government has already introduced a series of new tax measures and is still working on the introduction of other tax measures agreed upon in the government agreement\, including the introduction of a new capital gains tax on financial assets.\nThe main features of these new tax measures and their expected impact will be explained and discussed during this business talk. \nThe talk will be followed by a casual networking\, giving you the opportunity to discuss directly with Wim and his colleague Virginie De Brabandt\, and mingle with the other guests over some drinks and snacks. \n About the speaker: \nWim Eynatten is an International Tax Partner of Deloitte Belgium and is based in the Brussels office. He is a certified Tax Consultant. Wim has almost 30 years of experience in corporate international tax and combines many years at a Big4 organisation with relevant experience in a Magic Circle law firm. He leads Deloitte’s Japanese Business Taxation Europe (JBTE) team and he also leads the Japanese Services Group in Belgium. He has many Japanese clients in various industries and assists them with their Belgian domestic and cross-border tax issues as well as Belgian tax compliance. Wim is Chairman of the Legal & Tax Committee of the Belgian-Japan Association and Chamber of Commerce (BJA) and he is also a member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of BJA. In this capacity he works closely with BJA member companies\, the Belgian government\, employers\, employee associations and all business in Belgium in view of improving the overall climate for doing business in Belgium. \n  \nEvent Details \n\nDate: Tuesday 18 November 2025\nTime: 16:00-18:00\nVenue: Deloitte office Tokyo\, Board room 17F\nMarunouchi Nijubashi Building\, 3-2-3 Marunouchi\, Chiyoda-ku\, Tokyo 100-0005\nFee: JPY 1\,000 for BLCCJ members / JPY 3\,000 for non-members\n(this includes soft drinks and snacks)\nLanguage: English\n\n  \nTo register\, please send your full name\, company name and position to info@blccj.or.jp\, and we will send a confirmation email. \nWe appreciate payment in advance by bank transfer (bank details will be sent in the confirmation email)\, but we can accept (exact) payment on the spot. \nDeadline for registration is Monday 10 November 12:00 JST.\nAny cancelation after 10 November or no-show will be charged in full. \n  \nWe hope to welcome many of you! \n 
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/belux-business-talk-on-belgian-tax-measures/
LOCATION:Deloitte Tohmatsu office\, 3-2-3 Marunouchi\, Chyoda-ku\, Tokyo\, 100-0005\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251128T183000
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SUMMARY:BLCCJ Gala 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce the annual BLCCJ Gala\, on Friday 28 November\, from 18:30\, at the prestigious Conrad Tokyo hotel\, and in the presence of the Belgium and Luxembourg Ambassadors. \nThis year’s theme: “A SWEET Evening: Chocolate and Baumkuchen” \nDon’t miss THE networking event of the year for the Belgian-Luxembourg community and our Japanese friends – an evening with refined cuisine\, a selection of wines and beers\, musical ambiance with DJ Yumi\, exciting raffle prizes\, and of course\, great company! \n  \nEvent Details \n\nDate: Friday 28 November 2025\nTime: 18:30 – 23:00\nVenue: Conrad Tokyo Hotel\, Annex\, Kazanami banquet room 2F\nCapacity: 250 participants\, first come first served\nFee: JPY 31\,500 pp for members and their guests / JPY 36\,000 pp for non-members\n\n  \nRegistration: \nPlease send back the completed registration form in attachment to info@blccj.or.jp (or via fax: 03-6457-8663). \nAlternatively\, you can register via this Google form. \nRegistration deadline is 17 November\, or when seats are full. \n(The Early Bird campaign ended on 30 September 2025.) \n  \nSponsorship: \nYou can show your support by sponsoring raffle prizes\, food or drinks for the event\, or sponsoring omiyage. \nIf you wish to do so\, please send back the completed sponsorship form in attachment to info@blccj.or.jp (or via fax: 03-6457-8663) \nAlternatively\, you can sponsor via this Google form. \nSponsorship deadline is 13 November. \nAll sponsors will be mentioned in the printed sponsorship booklet. \n  \nWe hope to welcome a full house for the biggest BLCCJ event of the year!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/blccj-gala-2025/
LOCATION:Conrad Tokyo\, Shiodome\, 1 Chome-9-1 Higashishinbashi\, Minato City\, Tokyo\, 105-7337\, Japan
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