We are happy to inform you of our February beer gathering, coming up on Monday 19 February. As usual our friends of the Japan-Belgium Society will be joining us. This time we are going back to L’ABREUVOIR トラフ, the bar run by Belgian and newest BLCCJ member Greg Van Passel. The bar can accommodate up to 35 people, so it will be reserved just for us. There is a nice selection of Belgian beers, and […]

The Gender Equality Advisory Council (GEAC) released its Recommendations in December 2023 during the G7 Hiroshima Summit Follow-up at the United Nations University Headquarters. The report outlines concrete measures for gender mainstreaming in ‘economic empowerment,’ ‘education,’ ‘peace-building,’ and ‘data,’ sharing best practices and actionable solutions. During this seminar, we will explore key insights, focusing on the recommendations to address gender gaps in these areas. Our objective is to be updated on the latest frameworks and recommendations, fostering women’s leadership and engagement. […]

We are happy to invite you to a next edition of our online event: “Meet the BLCCJ Members” This time we will hear from 3 new members: corporate member Azelis Japan, represented by Hirotaka Kawano; corporate member Scania Japan, represented by Alain Soudan; and individual member Daniel Kwintner (Supa Ninki LLC.). They will not only present you their company, but also share a bit about their personal story. After the presentations we will organize a Q&A session, allowing […]

We are pleased to announce the annual BLCCJ Gala, which will take place this year on Friday 22 November, from 6.30 pm, at the prestigious Conrad Tokyo hotel. In the presence of the Belgian and Luxembourg Ambassadors, we will showcase the participation of Belgium and Luxembourg at the World Expos, from 1851 to 2025. Don’t miss THE networking event of the year for the Belgian-Luxembourg community and our Japanese friends, a wonderful evening with exquisite cuisine, wines, live entertainment, fantastic raffle prizes, and […]

Global Business Seminar Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) is pleased to announce the hosting of “Global Business Seminar,” featuring topics such as Japan’s business environment from oversea perspective and Japan’s attractiveness as an investment destination. As uncertainty in the […]

As Japan stands at a crucial juncture of economic and political transformation, we have invited 2 well-renowned speakers to share light on the intricacies of Japan’s evolving landscape for 2024. BLCCJ, together with the CCIFJ, DCCJ, SCCJ and SpCCJ, invites you to an insightful evening of knowledge sharing, discussion and networking.   Our keynote speakers, Mr. Jakob Edberg, President & CEO, GR Japan and Mr. Philippe Avril, Senior Executive Officer, International Bankers Association of Japan (IBA) will be […]

BLCCJ professional member Grand Place is looking for part-time (and a full-time) staff for their shop in Hamarikyu. Please refer to the attachment.   Job offer details Workplace: Grand Place Hamarikyu Type of employment：Part-time staff Job content: Work in the […]

Dear members and friends, The BLCCJ would like to wish you all a wonderful, relaxing and healthy holiday season, and send you our best wishes for a prosperous New Year. We are very grateful for all the support you continued […]

BLCCJ corporate member Aqua Plannet, the company behind the Belgian Brasserie Court cafes, is looking for staff for their beer cafes. More information in the attachment.   To apply for any position, please go through the website: https://aquaplannet.co.jp/recruit_food/contact/

This is already our last newsletter for 2023!   BLCCJ BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Thank you to everyone who joined our Annual General Meeting on 14 December at the BNP Paribas office. We are happy to announce that at the AGM a new Board of […]

CGI Federal has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Department of State to implement the Global Support Strategy (GSS) program in Japan. The GSS contract will provide support services for nonimmigrant and immigrant visa operations at United States Consulates […]

Our first event of the year will be our January “shinnenkai” Beer Gathering, which will be held on Monday 15 January. Our friends of the Japan-Belgium Society (JBS) will be joining us again.   We will be going back to Belgian Brasserie Court ANTWERP PORT. The exact address is as follows: Belgian Brasserie Court Antwerp Port Akasaka Intercity AIR Bldg. 1F 1-8-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052 Telephone: 03-5570-5557 Access map and other information: https://www.intercity-air.com/ https://www.intercity-air.com/shoplist/shop/15 Closest station […]

As BLCCJ we are proud that both Belgium and Luxembourg will have their own pavilion at the upcoming Expo 2025 Osaka. On 19 January 2024, BelExpo, or the Belgian Commission General for International Exhibitions, responsible for the Belgian participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, will give a presentation to the BLCCJ members on the concept of the Belgian pavilion, the progress made so far, and the next steps to come. They will also highlight how you as Belgian or Japanese companies can get involved in the […]

We gladly invite you to an online info session on the upcoming Smart Manufacturing Summit (SMS) 2024 by Global Industrie in Aichi. The BLCCJ is an official supporter of this event.   As Europe is embarking on a new industrial policy, guided and driven by the imperatives of the ecological and digital transition, a new and innovative event is proposed to European and Japanese companies about Smart Manufacturing. Taking place in Aichi, the “industrial capital of Japan”, Smart Manufacturing […]

Let’s celebrate the new year in a festive manner with our annual New Year Party! As tradition prescribes, we are returning to Le Petit Tonneau Toranomon on Tuesday 6 February, from 18:30 onwards. We will present you the new BLCCJ Board 2024-2025, and will have the pleasure of welcoming guests from both Embassies, as well as musician Philippe Marchand. A cocktail reception with Luxembourg wine and Belgian beers, a tasty 3-course dinner, atmospheric music, a fun little raffle, and […]

With the holiday season upon us, we are excited to inform you of several Christmas promotions and gift ideas from the BLCCJ members for the BLCCJ members!   1. Konishi Brewing Co., Ltd. (BLCCJ corporate member): 15% discount on all beer orders with a value […]

Thank you again for joining our Gala 2023 so numerously and for the many sponsorships we were lucky to receive. We hope to welcome you all again at the Gala 2024! For those who want to see some pictures, please have a look […]

Soon it will be that time of the year again: the BLCCJ Christmas Basket! Is your company doing a promotion for the holidays, a special seasonal sale? Do you have particular products/services you want to promote amongst the BLCCJ members with the holiday season […]

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From 6 till 10 December Belgian Beer Weekend will be returning to Shinjuku for an indoor Christmas edition. Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Sankaku Hiroba 12.6 (Wed.) – 12.10 (Sun.) weekdays 16:00 – 22:00 Saturday 11:00 – 21:00 Sunday 11:00 – 20:00 https://belgianbeerweekend.jp/en/shinjuku   The BLCCJ will hold […]

At the Belgian Beer Weekend in Shinjuku, the BLCCJ – with support of the BLMC – is delighted to present also this year a festive “Belgian shop”. Immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit as we sell delightful holiday treats from BLCCJ member companies Godiva Japan, Rosen (Manneken waffles), Americo (Jules Destrooper cookies) and Grand-Place. The shop will be managed by the BLCCJ office staff, so please drop by when you visit the event! Next to our shop you can also find the Belgian beer shop operated by BLCCJ member company Konishi Brewing. […]