Newsletter 21 August
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We hope you are having an enjoyable summer, despite the heat in Japan.
At the BLCCJ office we are already in full preparation for a busy fall season!
BLCCJ EVENTS:
-We have launched our Gala 2024 Early Bird Campaign!
Take advantage of a JPY 2,000pp discount by booking your seats before 30 September.
At this year’s gala we will showcase the presence of Belgium and Luxembourg at the World Expos.
As always we very much welcome raffle sponsorship! (sponsorship form attached)
-Only a few days left to apply for our Nippon Export Award 2024-2025!
Try your chance before 30 August, and you might become our next winner, with special coverage on the BLCCJ channels and a reception at the Embassy.
–After-summer Beer Gathering @ Belgian Beer Weekend Roppongi: Thursday 12 September, from 19:00
–Joint Chamber Young Professionals Speed Networking: Tuesday 17 September, 18:30-20:30 @ CCIFJ event space
–Webinar “The Practical Use of AI in Marketing”: Tuesday 24 September, 18:00-19:00 @ Zoom
-Save-the-date! Joint Chamber European Cocktail: Thursday 17 October, 19:00-21:00 @ Kimpton Shinjuku
More events are in the making!
BLCCJ OFFICE NEWS:
-Since 1 August Ms. Mayo Motoki is the new BLCCJ Executive Assistant, succeeding Akiko Itoh who left the BLCCJ after nearly 2 years.
We hope to introduce you all to Mayo soon!
-General Manager Sophie will soon travel to Belgium and Luxembourg where she will represent the BLCCJ at the annual BLCCA Academy, a gathering of Belgian-Luxembourg Chambers of Commerce abroad, as well as the Luxembourg Chamber and the local Belgian Chambers (organized by the Federation of Belgian Chambers of which BLCCJ is a member)
BLCCJ MEMBER NEWS:
-Corporate member Aqua Plannet (BBC cafes) is celebrating its 30th anniversary! We extend our heartfelt congratulations and thank them for their continuous support to the Chamber.
-Also professional member restaurant Champ de Soleil is celebrating its 30th anniversary, congratulations!
For the occasion they offer a special menu.
NEWS FROM RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
-The Luxembourg Embassy has welcomed new Ambassador-Designate H.E. Mr. Michel Leesch and new Minister-Counsellor Ms. Anne Moes.
–Special JMEC offer for BLCCJ members: 1 person can join the program at the highly reduced fee of JPY 50,000 (normal fee JPY 150,000)
If interested, please contact our office before 7 October
–BelExpo organized a webinar about the souvenir shop in the Belgian pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka.
You can access the video of the webinar here.
–20th North America – Europe Golf Challenge in Japan: Friday 4 October @ Atsugi Kokusai C.C. – registration is now open
Finally, here a few NEWS HEADLINES of the past days:
-Tokyo Metro to go public as early as October: sources (Mainichi Japan, 20 August)
-Less than 20% of Japanese firms using generative AI: survey (Kyodo News, 16 August)
-Japan’s GDP grows 3.1% in April-June as consumption rebounds (Kyodo News, 15 August)
-Japan picked as No. 1 country travelers wish to revisit: survey (Kyodo News, 14 August)
See you soon at our events!