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Introducing the ACCJ Internship Portal

3/16/2017

Introducing the ACCJ Internship Portal

The ACCJ Education Task Force, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy and the U.S.-Japan Conference on Cultural and Educational Interchange (CULCON), is launching the ACCJ Internship Portal – a pilot platform which posts internship listings from participating ACCJ member companies.

The program is open to all potential interns with a focus on returning Japanese students who have studied in the U.S. as well as American students currently studying in Japan. One of the key goals of the Task Force is to help spread access to internships, encourage young people to study abroad and ultimately to create a healthy business environment in both Japan and the U.S. Click here to learn more about the program or if you are interested in participating.

Join Over 600 Business Leaders at the 2017 APCAC Business Summit

3/1/2017

The 2017 APCAC Asia Pacific Business Summit will be attended by more than 600 business and industry leaders, as well as media, academia, policy experts, ambassadors and top government officials from the U.S., China, and from across 22 economies in Asia Pacific.

Speakers include: the governor of Guam; Walmart Global CAO; HSBC Chairman Americas; United Airlines Global CAO; Party Secretary of Guangdong province; vice governors of the provinces of Fujian, Guangxi, and Hainan. Also, mayors/vice mayors of major Chinese cities such as Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Dongguan, and Yiwu, are scheduled as speakers. We also expect confirmation from several U.S. state governors and other city mayors.

The senior executives of more than 300 of the largest Chinese companies who will be in attendance will also participate in the business matchmakings scheduled throughout the Summit. We expect this Summit to lead to several billion dollars of new business and cross-investments between attending American companies and institutions and their Chinese and Asia-Pacific counterparts. Special programs can be specially planned for each delegation.

To learn more and register, please click here.

Now Hiring: Communications Specialist

2/27/2017

The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) is now hiring! We are seeking an exceptional communicator with a passion for U.S.-Japan relations.

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Introducing the ACCJ Women in Business Resource Library

2/23/2017

The ACCJ Women in Business Committee is proud to present the all-new Women in Business Resource Library. This collection of articles, curated from a variety of sources, offers information and insights related to gender equality in the Japanese workforce.

The Women in Business Resource Library is home to a wide range of content covering cultural and social issues, government responses, womenomics, working mothers, and more. Click here to stay on top of the latest gender equality developments in Japan.

Join the ACCJ Charity Ball Committee

1/30/2017

The ACCJ Charity Ball is a major annual undertaking, and the ACCJ Charity Ball Committee would like to ask for your help in planning the 2017 ACCJ Charity Ball. We can use your help with sponsorship solicitation, theme and decorations, entertainment sourcing, and more.

For those who are current ACCJ members and have an interest in event planning and working with a fun group, this would be a great opportunity to work on a project that makes an impact on the community. The Committee asks for a commitment to attending monthly planning meetings leading to the event in December.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact charityball@accj.or.jp.

2016 Leader and Volunteer of the Year Winners

12/14/2016

The success of the The American Chamber of Commerce (ACCJ) depends on the efforts and contributions of our members. This year, the Chamber honors the following members for their leadership and service:

Leader of the Year Award Winners
Mr. Felix Busch
Mr. Steve Iwamura
Ms. Ryann Thomas

Volunteer of the Year Award Winners
Mr. Aaron J. Lloyd
Mr. Erik Olson-Kikuchi
Ms. Natsuko Yasuhara

Special Achievement Award Recipient
Mr. William Bishop

Look for more details on these awards and those who received them in the upcoming 2017 ACCJ Membership Directory.

ACCJ 2017 Membership Directory

11/4/2016

We are happy to announce that the ACCJ will be producing our first digital version of the annual Membership Directory starting in 2017.*

All members will receive access to the 2017 Membership Directory in a password-protected PDF format through the members-only ACCJ Member Data Center in mid-February 2017. However, if you wish to request a complimentary hard copy of the Directory, please contact the Membership Department at 03-3433-7304 or membership@accj.or.jp by December 31, 2016. Your complimentary copy will be mailed to your registered mailing address in March 2017.

* The ACCJ Membership Directory is available to registered ACCJ members only.

[Oct. 11] U.S. Citizens: Mail Your Ballots from the ACCJ Office

10/6/2016

The U.S. General Election will be taking place on Tuesday, November 8. The U.S. Embassy in Japan will have two representatives at the ACCJ office on Tuesday, October 11, from 12:00 – 14:00 to answer questions and receive absentee ballots in sealed and addressed envelopes. Please feel free to stop by and take advantage of this service.

This is also an excellent opportunity to ask U.S. Embassy representatives any questions you might have regarding the voting process, required information, and deadline dates.

2016 Women in Business Entrance Fee Waiver Campaign

10/6/2016

October 1st - December 31st

The ACCJ is offering an entrance fee (valued at ¥15,000) waiver for all women applicants, and men who attended the 2016 Tokyo, Chubu, or Kansai Women in Business Summit.*

This offer grants you access to over 500 annual events filled with blockbuster guest speakers and ample networking opportunities. Contact the ACCJ Membership Department at 03-3433-7304 or membership@accj.or.jp to learn more, and take your career to new heights!

*Annual dues are still required.

ACCJ - Keidanren Seminar ~ Personal Information Protection on Cross-Border Transfer ~

9/28/2016

Personal Information Protection on Cross-Border Transfer
On October 19 (Wednesday), the ACCJ is hosting a seminar on "Personal Information Protection on Cross-border Transfer" (co-hosted by Keidanren). Through this session, we expect to develop the discussion on how to balance the free flow of data and its protection, and how the free flow of data can bring innovation.
This seminar is open to people in the business area, policy makers, academics and lawyers. The event will be held at Keidanren Kaikan (1-3-2 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, International conference room, 2nd floor) and takes place from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Date / Time:
19th October 2016, 14:30-17:00
Venue:
Keidanren Kaikan 2F
Registration:
Access to this page <https://goo.gl/forms/7FZW9kZGLlxcqQrV2> and fill the form.
For more details, please click here.

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