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Event report: Shinnenkai 2017

It was an evening of fun, fine food and friendship at the Netherland Chamber of Commerce in Japan’s 2017 Shinnenkai on 24 January. Held in collaboration with the Holland Alumni Network Japan, the event once again drew a large turnout to the Brasserie Va-tout in Roppongi.

KLM celebrates 65 years anniversary in Japan

On December 7, KLM in Japan celebrated its 65th anniversary in Japan at Narita Airport, Tokyo. In 1951 the journey was a real adventure travelling with a Constellation. It took 3 days to travel with stops in Manilla, Bangkok, Karachi, Rome and Zurich. Now it is a very convenient flight with a daily Boeing 777.

At the airport the anniversary was celebrated with the passengers of the departing flight. Everybody could write their best wishes on a message board. A special KLM blue colors eco bag was offered to all passengers by Air France KLM Sales Director Thijs Komen and ground staff.

Also the press was present and the event will be broadcasted on Japanese national television. The coming period a special online campaign to celebrate the 65th anniversary will continue with 65 passengers who can win a Business Class upgrade.

On the occasion of KLM's 65 years anniversary in Japan, there is a chance to win a Business Class upgrade, bonus miles and more. More details here (Japanese).

Press Release in Japanese

Event Report: Port of Tokyo Inspection Tour

On November 17, members of the NCCJ took part in an inspection tour of Tokyo’s dynamic waterfront on board the Shin-Tokyo Maru, taking in the city’s sprawling commercial harbor facilities including container loading and cruise line docking facilities.