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Newsletter 26 March

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Newsletter 26 March

The famous cherry blossom season is upon us again.
While you are enjoying the pink beauty of Japan, don’t forget to register for our events. We have an exciting lineup for you, and even more in the making!

 

Upcoming BLCCJ Events

-Navigating Mid-Career Choices

  • Date: Wednesday 8 April, 18:30-19:30
  • Location: online (Zoom)

-CLIC networking event with Shinya Kushiyama, COO Godiva Japan

CLIC is a loose organization of 12 smaller European Chambers incl. BLCCJ

  • Date: Thursday 9 April, 19:00-21:00
  • Location: Godiva Cafe Futagotamagawa
  • BLCCJ seats are sold out, we have started a waiting list

-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.
Call for candidates will go out on 6 April.
Grab your chance to win and apply before the deadline of 4 September!

-April beer gathering @ BBW Hibiya

  • Date: Thursday 16 April, 19:00-22:00
  • Location: Hibiya Park (Elm-tree Field)

-Meet the Members

With Showtex, systemsGo and Xela Robotics

  • Date: Wednesday 22 April, 18:30-19:30
  • Location: online (Zoom)

-Belgian shop @ BBW Yokohama

  • Date: 21-24 May
  • Location: Yamashita Park
  • Deadline for products is tomorrow 27 March!

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)

-Save-the-date! Third Women’s Discussion Circle

After the usual discussion circle (women only), we will organize a networking sharing some insights of the discussion – this networking will be open to managers (male and female)

  • Date: Thursday 4 June, 17:00-20:00 (TBC)
  • 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.

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

 

News from and for the BLCCJ members

-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

-Member restaurant Champ de Soleil is organizing its annual White Asparagus Fair, running till Saturday 13 June

-BLCCJ GM Sophie will represent the Chamber at the annual BLCCA Academy (gathering of the Belgian-Luxembourg Chambers of Commerce Abroad), on 21-22 September, this year in Luxembourg.

-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

-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.

-The Japan Market Expansion Competition (JMEC) program is now in its 32nd year. This business training program is supported by 18 foreign Chambers of Commerce incl. BLCCJ.

1 JMEC team is currently working on a project about retirement in Japan.

They would like to request 10 minutes of your time to fill out their survey – deadline is 1 April end-of-day:

-2nd EU-Japan Digital Week 2026 in Tokyo

  • Date: 23-30 March
  • For more information and to register, click here.

 

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We look forward to seeing you soon at BLCCJ events.
Until then enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms.