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September 08, 2015

Dear CCCJ Members, 

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News topics for this week: Abe on course to become Japan’s longest-serving PM in more than four decades;  Google launches music streaming service in Japan - the worlds's second largest music market; Japanese Finance Minister and US Treasury Secretary agreed Friday on concluding a Pacific free trade pact at an early date; activity in Japan's services sector expanded at the fastest pace in almost two years in August; and more...

Event news - Scroll down for details on events, like: our open-air evening cruise around Tokyo Bay, the Canadian University Alumni Mixer, a luncheon speaker event with the Mayor of Tokyo, a luxurious Aoyama networking party with the Italian, French, and Swiss Chambers, the 2015 P3 seminar, CCCJ flagship event, the Maple Leaf Gala, our gender diversity roundtable series, and the 22nd annual Joint Chamber Bonenkai. 

 

Canada-Japan Bilateral Business News 

Abe to Run Unopposed in Japan's Ruling Party Election (Bloomberg Business, September 08)

Google launches music streaming service in Japan (Business Insider, September 04)

Japan, US agree to conclude TPP early (Bangkok Post, September 03)

Japan's trillion dollar pension fund stopped buying stocks and now the Nikkei is getting decimated (Business Insider, September 02)

Japan's massive services industry expanded at the fastest pace since October 2013 (Business Insider, September 01)

韓国大手スーパー、独立系ファンドが共同買収(Nikkei, September 08)

原油安ショック(22)=韓国で輸入額が減少、エクアドルでは増税案も浮上(Rim Intelligence Co, September 07)

G20、一段の構造改革求める 金融政策では成長加速に不十分(Reuters, September 06

7月貿易赤字は7.4%減、輸出増加で5カ月ぶり低水準 (Reuters, September 04)

カナダで日本発のチーズケーキ店に長蛇の列 「アンクル・テツ」とは何者?(NewSphere, September 02)

 

 
 
 

CCCJ MAGAZINE RELAUNCH

 
 
 
 

We've revamped our quarterly publication, The Canadian, in order to better serve the interests of the CCCJ and to more effectively tell the story of our vibrant community. 

 
 

   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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Upcoming Events

 
 

Tokyo Bay Cruising

 
 

09/10/15

Yes, we'll be on a boat, and we'd like you to join the CCCJ, Mobile Monday, and Sprinklr Japan, for an evening cruise around Tokyo bay!

 
 

Canadian University Alumni Mixer 

 
 

09/17/15

Join the CCCJ and alumni groups from various Canadian universities for a casual Back to School Mixer hosted at BrewDog in Roppongi. The goal of this event is to promote more chances for members and friends of the CCCJ to meet with alumni from the various Canadian university alumni associations active in Japan. No RSVP, no cover charge. Cash bar in effect.

 
 

Joint Chamber Event - Luncheon with Governor of Tokyo, Yoichi Masuzoe

 
 

09/24/15

We are pleased to annouce that CCCJ members are invited to the Joint Chamber Event hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ)- Luncheon with Governor of Tokyo, Yoichi Masuzoe" City for the Ages: Governor Yoichi Masuzoe on the Magnetism of Tokyo" at Tokyo American Club on September 24. 

limited spaces available; register by 09/16

 
 

Joint Chamber Networking Event

 
 

09/24/15

Join members of the Italian, French, Swiss Chambers for an evening of relaxed networking at Aoyama Laputa Garden on October 1st. 

limited spaces available; register by 09/16

 
 

2015 P3 Update

 
 

10/06/15

On October 6, 2015 the CCCJ, in partnership with the Embassy of Canada to Japan, and in association with the United States and Mexican Embassies to Japan , and the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan, will host the “2015 North American Free Trade Agreement/Pacific Regional Public Private Partnership ‘P3’ Update”.

 
 

2015 Mercedes-Benz     Cole Haan Cup 

 
 

10/09/15

We are pleased to announce that the global lifestyle brand Cole Haan has signed up as co-title sponsor with Mercedes-Benz for the event from 2015 for at least three years. Consequently the event has been re-branded and is now the Mercedes-Benz - Cole Haan Cup, The 2015 event will be played on Friday, October 9 at the same venue as in previous years, the Atsugi Kokusai Country Club in Kanagawa Prefecture. 

 
 

Gender Diversity Roundtable no.2

 
 

10/15/15

[October 15, 2015’s Theme: Promoting Men's Ownership]

Join the CCCJ on October 15 at the Roppongi Hills Club for the 2nd Gender Diversity (Womenomics) Roundtable session hosted by Akiko Kosuda - member of the CCCJ's Honorary Board of Advisors.

 
 

2015 Maple Leaf Gala - Feuille D'érable 2015

 
 

11/13/15

On November 13th, 2015, the CCCJ hosts its annual formal Maple Leaf Gala, in the presence of Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado, and His Excellency, Ambassador of Canada to Japan Mackenzie Clugston.

 
 

Joint Chamber Bonenkai

 
 

12/10/15

The CCCJ is pleased to invite you to our 22nd annual Joint Chamber Bonenkai, an end of year networking party which draws a diverse crowd of approximately 300 business people from domestic as well as international business chambers in Japan. Guests this year are welcomed to Canada’s Embassy to Japan for one of the finest bonenkai parties on offer in Tokyo, complete with a grand standing buffet, free flow drinks, prizes and entertainment.

 
 

Gender Diversity Roundtable no.3

 
 

01/14/16

[January 14, 2016's Theme: Supporting Women's Career Development]

Join the CCCJ on January 14, 2016 at the Roppongi Hills Club for the 3rd Gender Diversity (Womenomics) Roundtable session hosted by Akiko Kosuda - member of the CCCJ's Honorary Board of Advisors.

 
 

Gender Diversity Roundtable no.4

 
 

04/14/16

[April 14, 2016's Theme: Changing Organizational Culture]

Join the CCCJ on April 14, 2016 at the Roppongi Hills Club for the 2nd Gender Diversity (Womenomics) Roundtable session hosted by Akiko Kosuda - member of the CCCJ's Honorary Board of Advisors.

 
 

Gender Diversity Roundtable no.5

 
 

07/14/16

[July 14, 2016's Theme: Engaging Top Executives in Promoting Gender Diversity]

Join the CCCJ on April 14, 2016 at the Roppongi Hills Club for the 2nd Gender Diversity (Womenomics) Roundtable session hosted by Akiko Kosuda - member of the CCCJ's Honorary Board of Advisors.

 
 

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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