
Have you ever wondered how other managers cope when facing the same challenges that you face in your day-to-day business in Japan? Do you feel that you and others could benefit from sharing experiences of doing business in this unique and challenging market? Then the NCCJ is pleased to invite you to its second LOTGENOTEN on
8 October 2010 with a special focus on
Creating Partnerships. Please read further details ...
Enough of idyllic canals and overcrowded bicycle lanes? Longing for the neon lights, trains running like clockwork and the impeccable service of Tokyo? The NCCJ cordially invites you and your friends to its ‘Welcome Back to Tokyo Aperitif on
9 September from 19 - 21 hrs! Catch up with friends, network and meet new people in an easygoing atmosphere. Please join us at Fiat Caffe in Kita Aoyama with open bar (wine, beer, cocktails and ...
The NCCJ is pleased to announce the launch of the 2010 Deshima Business Awards.
You are cordially invited to present your company for consideration for these awards. The Deshima Business Awards aim to recognise companies that are leading the way in Japan and consist of one award for the large company segment and one award for the small/mid size enterprise segment. We are most honoured that Mr. Bernhard Wientjes, Chairman of the Confederation of Netherlands Industry for ...
In celebration of the 2010 World Cup match between Japan and the Netherlands, JNS (Japan Netherlands Society), NKK (Nederlandse Kring in de Kanto) and the NCCJ have organised a special viewing of the event live on the big screen on Saturday 19 June from 20.00 hrs onwards. This event has kindly been sponsored by FujiFilm (where the event will be held in Tokyo Midtown) and by Heineken. Apart from beer, other drinks will also be ...
Learn more about patent filing techniques that can afford Western companies greater competitiveness in the Japanese market. This informative event is hosted by Felix-Reinhard Einsel, Vice Representative, Sonderhoff & Einsel Law and Patent Office. For further information and registration please click
here. Upon registration please mention you are an NCCJ member to be able to attend for the member price. Booking deadline in 17 June.
Meet new people, develop business leads and catch up with friends and business acquaintances before the summer holiday season. Join us for the Annual Joint Chamber Summer Networking Cocktail. For further information please click
here. For registration (deadline in Tuesday 15 June) please send an email to
nccj@nccj.jp
We are pleased to announce an upcoming rare opportunity to hear directly from senior DPJ Ministers whose portfolios significantly impact the prospects for the Japan economy and for foreign business in Japan. Each Minister will speak for some 30 minutes followed by Q&A, with simultaneous interpretation provided.
The Speakers:
Mr. Naoshima, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
Mr. Edano, Minister of State for Government Revitalization
Mr. Nakagawa, Senior Vice Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
Full ...
Join us on
Thursday 13 May for a luncheon meeting to see the results of the most recent Business Confidence Survey (Spring 2010) conducted by the Foreign Chambers in Japan (FCIJ). After lunch we are delighted to present
Richard Jerram who will give us his analysis and commentary on the results.
Richard Jerram is Head of Asian Economics for Macquarie Capital Securities. He has been analysing the region for more than two decades, with a specialisation ...

"I am a professor at Tsukuba University and am also the CEO of Cyberdyne.” Furthermore professor Sankai mentioned that he was also selected by the Japanese government as one of the country’s top scientists and is known worldwide by the science community. Fascinated by robots during his childhood and a strong will to help humanity, professor Sankai developed innovative products and ideas with the support of ...
Whether you have just recently entered the Japanese market or whether you are a long-established "gaishi-kei," it might be tempting to dismiss the endless array of bizarre products and advertisements that flood the Japanese marketplace as chaotic. The reality is however that this apparent chaos is a product of deep insight into the Japanese mindset and culture.
Join us for this luncheon presentation during which speakers from Dentsu will suggest how to best utilize this knowledge in identifying ...