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SUMMARY:10th Inter-Chamber Ski and Snowboard Weekend
DESCRIPTION:The 10th Anniversary Edition of the Inter-Chamber Ski & Snowboard Weekend (Hakuba\, Saturday\, 31 January) is open for registration at the event webpage of the Austrian Business Council (ABC). \nThis year\, we return to Hakuba\, Nagano\, as we did in in the first editions of this event. The event is open to everyone – chamber members or not! Bring your family\, friends\, business contacts – skiers\, snowboarders\, and winter lovers of all ages are welcome. \nJointly organized by the Chambers of Austria\, Belgium-Luxembourg\, Ireland\, Spain\, and Switzerland (with more to come)\, this event promises a diverse and international crowd. Typically\, half of the participants are locals and the other half from abroad\, creating a diverse mix and making for a great event.\nThe “race” is a friendly competition\, a simple giant slalom\, something to enjoy no matter whether you are an experienced or first time participant. We also always have a group for snowboarders! \n  \nEvent Schedule: \n\nSaturday 31 January 2026\nMorning: race\, afternoon: free skiing\, ski school\, or other winter activities\nEvening\, from 18:00 to 21:00: award ceremony and networking party\nWith around 100 participants including race participants\, their families and friends and business contacts\nSunday 1 February 2026\nfree skiing or book your ski school classes\n\nNote\nParticipation in the race or evening party is optional. You are welcome to join either or both. \n  \nAccommodation options\nWe have pre-booked rooms at the Hakuba Tokyu Hotel (the event hotel for the Saturday evening party). However\, there is a very limited number of rooms at the indicated rates and once gone\, they will – if available – offer rooms at their regular rates. \nWe also received another set of hotel recommendations listed on the event website under HHG – Multiple Hotels. Please note that the prices listed might not be available. Feel free to inquire at their HHG Central Reservation system (details on the event website). \n  \nAll details and registration\nhttps://www.abc-jpn.net/event/10th-inter-chamber-ski-and-snowboard-weekend \nBLCCJ members need to register as ABC Non Members (JPY 14\,500 for participants over 12 years old – this includes the race and party). \nFeel free to share this information with all your contacts – family\, friends\, business partners\, etc. The more\, the merrier! \n  \nWe also invite companies to sponsor this event!\nWe are looking for main event sponsors and raffle prize sponsors – your support is greatly appreciated. \nFor details on raffle prizes and how to send them\, please contact the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan at: info@sccij.jp \n  \nLet’s enjoy those winter months with some networking in the snow!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/10th-inter-chamber-ski-snowboard/
LOCATION:Hakuba\, Nagano
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SUMMARY:Outlook 2026
DESCRIPTION:The BLCCJ is pleased to invite you to an outlook for 2026\, together with the CCI France Japon (CCIFJ) and the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (SCCJ). \nThis event will explore how Japan’s political and risk landscape is evolving in 2026\, combining policy analysis with a practitioner’s perspective. \nIt will first examine the impact of the new LDP–JIP (Ishin no Kai) coalition on Japan’s political direction and key policy areas affecting business\, including labour reform\, policies concerning foreign nationals\, social security\, and investment\, with insights ahead of the government’s forthcoming Basic Policy (Honebuto no Hoshin) announcement. \nThe discussion will then shift to how organisations can operate in an environment of constant volatility\, drawing on Risk Outlook 2026 to examine accelerating and converging risks\, from geopolitical fragmentation and cyber threats to extreme weather and resource constraints\, and to explore practical approaches to strengthening crisis readiness\, maintaining duty of care\, and building resilience in an increasingly unpredictable world. \n  \nSPEAKERS \nMr. Kazumoto Eguchi\nSenior Partner and Head of Government Relations\nKreab Tokyo \nAs head of public policy and government relations at Kreab Japan\, Kazumoto Eguchi helps clients navigate Japan’s policy landscape and build relationships with decision makers. He joined Kreab after spending a decade at the National Diet of Japan\, where he served as policy secretary for a number of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Diet members in the fields of finance\, energy\, foreign affairs\, transportation and ICT. Earlier in his career\, he was a senior researcher in US-Japan relations at the Johns Hopkins Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies in Washington D.C. \nMs. Noriko Takasaki\nLead Security Analyst\, North Asia\nInternational SOS Japan Ltd. \nNoriko Takasaki is the Lead Security Analyst for North Asia\, based in Tokyo\, responsible for operational and strategic security analysis. She works closely with the Global Threat Monitoring Centre to deliver accurate and timely intelligence for organisations in the region.\nPreviously\, she served as Security Director\, leading the Security Assistance team and overseeing risk management\, incident response\, advisory services\, and crisis operations across Asia.\nBefore joining International SOS in 2015\, she spent eight years in international humanitarian and development roles with NGOs and the Red Cross/Red Crescent\, working at headquarters and in multiple field locations\, including Africa.\nShe holds a BA from the University of Leeds and a Master’s in Conflict\, Security and Development from King’s College London. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nDate: Monday 2 February 2026 \nTime: 18:00 – 20:00 \n\n17h45: opening doors\n18h00: presentation & Q&A\n19h00: beginning of cocktail networking\n20h00: end of the event\n\nVenue: L’espace@CCIFJ\n2-2-2 Nihonbashi Honcho\, Chuo-ku\, Tokyo 103-0023 \nFee: JPY 5\,000 for BLCCJ members / JPY 7\,000 for non-members\n(this includes drinks and finger food) \n  \nTo register\, send the full name\, company name and position of all attendees to info@blccj.or.jp and we will send a confirmation email. \nDeadline for registration is Thursday 29 January 17:00. \n  \nWe kindly ask you to arrange payment by Thursday 29 January by bank transfer. We will send the bank details in the confirmation email. \nAny cancelations after 29 January or no-shows will be charged in full. \n  \nWe hope to welcome many of you at this event!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/outlook-2026/
LOCATION:L Espace @ CCIFJ\, Nihonbashi Honcho YS Bldg. 1F\, 2-2-2 Nihonbashi Honcho\, Chuo-ku\, Tokyo\, 103-0023\, Japan
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SUMMARY:February beer gathering
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to inform you of our first beer gathering of the year\, coming up on Monday 16 February.\nOur friends of the JBS (Japan-Belgium Society) will be joining us. \nWe will be going to member cafe Belgian Brasserie Court ANTWERP PORT. \nYou can find us there from 19:00 onwards. Last order will be at 22:00. \nAs always the event is open to everybody\, but for BLCCJ members the first beer is free of charge. \n  \nEvent Details \n\nDate: Monday 16 February 2026\nTime: from 19:00 onwards (last order 22:00)\nVenue: Belgian Brasserie Court Antwerp Port\nAkasaka Intercity AIR Bldg. 1F 1-8-1 Akasaka\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo 107-0052 \nClosest stations are Tameike-sanno (Ginza and Namboku lines\, exit 14) and Kokkaigijido-mae (Chiyoda and Marunouchi lines\, exit 14).\nAlso 10-minutes walking distance from Kamiyacho\, Roppongi-itchome and Toranomon stations.\nFee: Free to join\, open to all\n(BLCCJ members will get their first beer for free)\n\n  \nThis event is perfect for those interested in the BLCCJ or in Belgium\, and for anyone who wants to enjoy an evening of casual networking over a Belgian beer. \nWe look forward to seeing many of you there!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/february-beer-gathering-4/
LOCATION:BBC Antwerp Port\, Akasaka Intercity AIR Bldg. 1F\, 1-8-1 Akasaka\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 107-0052\, Japan
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SUMMARY:Meet the BLCCJ Members
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to invite you to a next edition of our “Meet the Members” online event. \nThis time we will hear from the following 3 BLCCJ members: \n\nMr. Kristoff Wharton\, Regional Director APAC of new corporate member Manuport Logistics\nMr. Carlo Cosijns\, Asia Region\, Buzon & Mr. Yukihiro Sohdai\, President of new corporate member Nisshin Kogyo\nIndividual member Mr. Christian Swinnen\, Co-Founder\, Atelerix Creative Consulting\n\nThey will not only present you their company and activities in Japan\, but also share a bit about their personal story. \nAfter the presentations we will have a Q&A session\, allowing you to interact directly with the new BLCCJ members. \nJoin us for this casual online meet-and-greet and expand your network! \n  \nEvent Details \n\nDate: Wednesday 25 February\nTime: 18:30 – 19:30 JST (10:30-11:30 CET)\nVenue: Online (Zoom)\nFee: Free of charge\nAudience: Members only\nLanguage: English\n\n  \nTo register\, please send your name\, company name and position to info@blccj.or.jp and we will send a confirmation email. \nDeadline for registration is Tuesday 24 February 18:00 JST. \n  \nThis online event will be conducted via Zoom Meetings. \nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive the Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day itself. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing many of our members at this online meet-and-greet!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/meet-the-blccj-members-8/
LOCATION:Online
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