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May 26th, 2015

Dear CCCJ Members, 

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Canada-Japan bilateral news topics for this week: Japan's April exports surprise with 8% on the year; less than favorable CJEPA news; Japan and ADB to put up $110 billion to finance infrastructure in Asia over the next five years; Canadian sumo slap shots and more...  

We are now in the process of updating/collecting information for our annual business directory, Connections. Please expect to receive a message from our membership account.   

Join CCCJ members and friends on May 28th, for our Monthly Mixer. Then, on the 4th day of June, come watch CCCJ Cultural Ambassador Katsura Sunshine launch his 2015 Rakugo World Tour with a kick-off show followed by a reception at the Roppongi Hills Club.

After that, at the invitation of Sadaaki Numata – CCCJ HBA Chair, and Chairman of the English Speaking Union of Japan – members are invited to a lecture with H.E. Mackenzie Clugston, Ambassador of Canada to Japan, on Canadian Immigration Policy. Looking towards the end of June, our joint chamber summer evening party is nearly sold out - check below for details.

Finally, we are glad to announce that Tokyo's premier Canada Day event, will be hosted by the CCCJ on July 01; spaces are limited, and special discounts are available for members. Canada Day festivities will be preceded by a special General Meeting - detailed information can be found in the events section of this message.

Event information and registration details can be found below. 

 

Canada-Japan Bilateral Business News 

Japan's April exports climb 8.0% on-year, topping expectations (CNBC, May 25th)

Canada-Japan trade talks stall with no meetings on site (The Globe and Mail, May 24)

Japan Ups Ante On AIIB (The Diplomat, May 23)

Canada should embrace Japan as a trade partner (The Windsor Star, May 21)

Japan business mood backs gradual economic recovery (Reuters, May 21)

Sumo slap shot: 1st Canadian in 30 years joins ranks (The Japan News, May 20)

Japan’s Economy Grows as Investment Gains, Inventories Rise (Bloomberg, May 19)

G7、財務相会議で為替相場の動きを協議=カナダ当局者 (Reuters, May 26)

フライドポテトなど揚げ物値上がりか-カナダの菜種農地乾燥 (Bloomberg, May 26)

米・カナダ・メキシコが気候変動対策で連携、作業グループ設置 (Reuters, May 26)

訪日外客数が3カ月連続で単月過去最高(日本政府観光局)(Excerpt from The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Website, May 25) 

アラブ首長国連邦(UAE)で「YOKU MOKU」バカ売れ (Nippon, May 25)

 
 
 
 

   CCCJ Monthly Wrap Up

 
 
 
 
 

 The CCCJ Monthly Wrap Up  is a monthly video digest of news surrounding past and future events held by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Japan. 

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Important Notice

 
 
 

We are now collecting/updating information for the 2014/15 CCCJ Membership Directory, Connections. 

The CCCJ's annual membership directory, Connections, contains a comprehensive listing of member names, photos, e-mail addresses and contact numbers. 

Please expect to receive an e-mail regarding updating membership information from admin@cccj.or.jp.

Connections, offers an excellent opportunity for advertisers to promote their company to our membership year-round. If you are interested in advertising, please contact admin@cccj.or.jp

 
 
 
 

Upcoming Events

 
 
 

May Monthly Mixer

 
 

05/28/15

Our May Monthly Mixer, is set for Thursday May 28 @ Whistler Cafe. The venue is a cozy “Canadian Dining” themed restaurant tucked away behind Jimbocho station. No cover charge, cash bar; join us for a casual evening. 

 
 

Katsura Sunshine World Tour Launch

 
 

06/04/15

CCCJ Cultural Ambassador Katsura Sunshine launches his 2015 Rakugo World Tour with a show and reception at the Roppongi Hills Club.  

 
 

ESUJ Plenary Meeting -  Special Lecture with Ambassador Clugston 

 
 

06/10/15

At the invitation of Sadaaki Numata – CCCJ HBA Chair, and Chairman of the English Speaking Union of Japan – CCCJ members are invited to a special lecture with H.E. Mackenzie Clugston, Ambassador of Canada to Japan, on Canadian Immigration Policy. 

 
 

Summer Evening party

 
 

06/24/15

Back by popular demand, the CCCJ is excited to announce that on June 24th, we will again be hosting a summer joint chamber evening mixer. One of the most popular joint chamber functions of the year, this party attracts a crowd of just over 300 business people from several chambers, for an evening of great food, drink, fun and networking. 

 
 

Canada Day 2015

 
 

07/01/15

With summer just around the corner, and temperatures rising in-step, the CCCJ is excited to announce that it will play host to Tokyo's premier Canada Day party. On this occasion, we welcome guests from 18:00 - 21:00 to "Splash!" the Tokyo American Club's seasonal rooftop café for a festive open air party with free flow beer, wine, soft drinks and BBQ. 60 tickets available.

 
 

Event Reports

 
 

Missed an event? Looking for pictures or video?

In 2015 the CCCJ has been busy with a packed schedule of events. 

Some highlights: 2015 Shinenkai; Exit strategy discussions with McGill MBA Japan; the Tohoku Intern Project; JCCI seminar or Canada; the Japan tax and visa seminar; and the Ambasador's lunch.

Click here for CCCJ event reports

 
 
 
 
 

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