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Newsletter 23 April

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Newsletter 23 April

Before going into Golden Week holiday mode, please find here the list of exciting upcoming events, and some new members joining our network!

Upcoming BLCCJ Events

-Nippon Export Award 2026-2027

Bi-annual award for the most successful company in exporting to, importing into, or distributing within Japan, Belgian-Luxembourg products or services.
Grab your chance to win and apply before the deadline of 4 September!

-May beer gathering

  • Date: Monday 18 May, 19:00-22:00
  • Location: L’abreuvoir, Hongo-sanchome

-Belgian shop @ BBW Yokohama

  • Date: 21-24 May
  • Location: Yamashita Park
  • BLCCJ staff Sophie and Mayo will man the shop, so please drop by!

-Book presentation by Professor Dimitri Vanoverbeke of Tokyo University

  • This event is an official 160th anniversary event
  • Date: Tuesday 26 May, 16:00-18:00
  • Location: The University of Tokyo, Faculty of Law

-Economic Outlook with Koen De Leus, Chief Economist BNP Paribas Fortis

  • This is an event in the framework of the BeLux Asia Chambers Network
  • Date: Wednesday 27 May, 18:00-19:00 JST
  • Location: online (Zoom)

-Third Women’s Discussion Circle

  • After the women-only discussion circle, we will open up the event to all managers, male and female, to share insights of the circle and enjoy a networking reception
  • Date: Thursday 4 June, 17:00-20:00
    (17:00-18:30 discussion circle / 18:30-20:00 networking reception)
  • Location: Embassy of Belgium in Tokyo

-Kansai International Meishi Exchange

  • Date: Friday 5 June, 18:30-20:30
  • Location: Waldorf Astoria Osaka

-Joint Chamber Golf Tournament

  • Date: Tuesday 9 June
  • Location: Taco CC
    BLCCJ slots are sold out, we have started a waiting list.
  • We are currently looking for sponsorship.

-Save-the-date! Visit to the Barco showroom

  • Date: Wednesday 24 June, 16:00-18:00

-Save-the-date! Delighting Customers in Japan XII

  • Date: Wednesday 1 July, 18:30-21:00
  • Location: L’espace @ CCIFJ

-Save-the-date! Belgian Beer and Food Academy in Osaka

  • Date: Wednesday 2 September, 18:30-22:00
  • Location: Hilton Osaka

More events are in the making, so keep an eye on our mailings, website, LinkedIn and Facebook pages for all the details!

 

News from the BLCCJ office

The BLCCJ office will discontinue its Belgian pension service as follows:

  • Intake of new cases has been discontinued on 16 April 2026
  • Support to existing pension cases will be discontinued on 31 March 2027

We count on your understanding and cooperation.

 

News from and for the BLCCJ members

-We are happy to welcome 3 new members into the BLCCJ network:

  1. Corporate member Virya Japan 1000 KK

    Virya Energy Group is a global renewable energy platform operating in more than 15 countries across Europe and Asia, with a team of over 700 employees worldwide.

    Virya Energy’s portfolio includes strategic investments across wind and solar energy, sustainable hydrogen development, energy distribution, and specialized energy industry services. Virya Energy has built extensive expertise in renewable energy development, including more than 600 MW of installed renewable energy production capacity globally.

  2. Professional member BELORAS, represented by Werner Nakamachi
    BELORAS is a collaboration between Retro Proxy LLC and Craft Japan Co., Ltd., combining international trade expertise with deep knowledge of the Japanese market.
    The company recently started importing Belgian craft gin Arduenna.
  3. Starter member Yutaka Kawaguchi, Univis Total Service

We hope to present them all to you soon!
You can find their contact information in our online directory.

 

-New BLCCJ member BELORAS shared its first press release.

They will do a pop-up event presenting the Arduenna gin in Kanazawa’s Higashichaya district during Golden Week

  • Date: 1-6 May 2026, 10:00-18:00
  • Location: Kureha

 

-2 exclusive offers for BLCCJ members at Belgian Beer Weekend 2026

  1. As a member you can now order VIP tickets.
    Tickets can be purchased from a single ticket, with easy online payment.
    More information and application link in the attachment.
  2. As a member you can now organize your corporate event at BBW.
    Enjoy BBW with your clients, colleagues, or team in a dedicated private area reserved exclusively for your group.
    More information in the attachment.
    To reserve, please contact the Belgian Beer Weekend Office:
    T 050-1706-7695 E info@belgianbeerweekend.jp

 

If you have any company news to share with the BLCCJ network, feel free to reach out to our office at any time.

 

News from related organizations

-The Luxembourg Embassy is looking for a project management assistant (m/f) for Luxembourg’s participation at Green X Expo 2027 Yokohama
Application deadline is 30 April

 

-2026 marks the 160th anniversary of Belgium-Japan relations

On the official website of the 160 years you can find more information on the celebration, sponsors and the list of related events such as:

For patronage requests (companies who would like to use the 160th anniversary logo for their events), the conditions to fulfill and procedure to follow can be found on the website of the Embassy.

 

-Luxembourg for Finance will have a booth at SusHi Tech 2026, 27-29 April, at Tokyo Big Sight
Venue: Lower Floor / WEST 1-2 Hall
Moreover, they will sign a MoU with FinCity.Tokyo on 27 April, 16:05–16:35
Venue: West Exhibition Hall 1F Atrium (Open Space)

Also hub.brussels will have a booth at SusHi Tech.

 

-BLCCJ members can sign up for the MIPRO Startup Seminar “Turning Passion into Business in Japan: Keys to Thriving as a Foreign Entrepreneur”

  • Date: 15 May, 14:00-15:30
  • Location: online (Zoom)
  • Please register through this link

 

A few recent news headlines

 

On a final note, the BLCCJ office will only be closed on the official public holidays during Golden Week.

 

We look forward to seeing you soon at BLCCJ events!

Until then enjoy the Golden Week and the nice spring temperatures.