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Established in 1948 by representatives of 40 American firms, the ACCJ, a fully independent chamber of commerce, has grown into one of the most influential business organizations in Japan, with more than 2,700 members representing more than forty countries and 1,000 companies.


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The ACCJ is a Member AmCham of the Asia-Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce (APCAC), consisting of 27 Member AmChams in 21 economies. APCAC held its annual meeting in April 2010 to exchange ideas on the regional business environment and offer recommendations to business and government leaders. You can access APCAC's Report 2010 at the APCAC website or download the full report here.

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MAKING A CONTRIBUTION - GOOD FOR YOU, GOOD FOR YOUR COMPANY

28 Jul 10 : Dr. Stephen Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People® and one of Time magazine's 25 most influential Americans, shared his insights for success with ACCJ members and guests.

 

AZIM PREMJI, CHAIRMAN, WIPRO

23 Jun 10 : "Global Innovation: A View From An Emerging Economic Powerhouse - India"

 

LDP'S ECONOMIC GROWTH STRATEGY & ELECTION POLICY MANIFESTO

22 Jun 10 : The ACCJ and EBC are honored to host one of the leading fiscal and monetary policy experts of the opposition Liberal Democratic Party, member of the House of Representatives Kozo Yamamoto.

 

U.S. PRINCIPLE DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF ENERGY JONATHAN ELKIND: BUILDING A CLEAN AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FUTURE

18 Jun 10 : Mr. Jonathan Elkind, Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Dept. of Energy, highlighted opportunities for U.S. and Japan collaboration in addressing today's shared energy challenges and applauded the recent signing of the Memorandum of Understanding among the U.S. Department of Energy, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the state of Hawaii and the prefecture of Okinawa on clean energy.

 

BUSINESS LUNCHEON WITH APEC TRADE MINISTERS

6 Jun 10 : Trade Ministers from 21 economies gathered in Sapporo, Japan, over the weekend to take part in the first Ministerial of the 2010 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum hosted by Japan.

Upcoming Events

BREAKFAST MEETING WITH U.S. CONSULATE NAGOYA (Chubu Event)
3 Sep 10 Come and join us for an informal breakfast with all of the officers (and ...

Hosting Committee(s): Business Programs

DIVERSITY STRATEGY AT BAYER YAKUHIN, P&G JAPAN, AND ELI LILLY JAPAN (Kansai Event)
3 Sep 10 The leaders of Bayer Yakuhin, P&G Japan, and Eli Lilly Japan, each with operations in...

Hosting Committee(s): Business Programs, Women In Business

JOINT CHAMBER LABOR DAY NETWORKING PARTY
6 Sep 10 Join us for the first Labor Day Networking Party hosted by the ACCJ and the...

Hosting Committee(s): Special Events

MANAGING A CRISIS
7 Sep 10 The ACCJ has arranged a return of crisis communications training professional David Wagner to...

Hosting Committee(s): Corporate Social Responsibility, Marketing Programs

4TH ANNUAL "END OF SUMMER" HR NETWORKING EVENT
8 Sep 10 Please join us for our fourth annual "end of summer" networking event for the Tokyo...

Hosting Committee(s): Human Resource Management

FALL MEISHI EXCHANGE (Kansai Event)
9 Sep 10 This year's Fall Meishi Exchange will include a targeted cooperation guest list of Committee Members...

Hosting Committee(s): Living In Kansai

INSIGHTS INTO THE JAPANESE POLITICAL LANDSCAPE AND AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
10 Sep 10 Please join us to engage the Honorable Keiichirou Asao, member of the House of Representatives...

Hosting Committee(s): Government Relations, Aerospace and Defense

JAPAN MENTAL HEALTH CARE: ISSUES AND REFORM
10 Sep 10 Dr. Linda Semlitz will review current challenges within Japan's mental health system as well as...

Hosting Committee(s): Healthcare

2ND ANNUAL CHARITY WALKATHON TOKYO
12 Sep 10 Building on the success of last year's inaugural walkathon, the ACCJ 2010 Charity Walkathon...

Hosting Committee(s): Special Events

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
14 Sep 10 Please join us to hear Governor Schwarzenegger speak to ACCJ members and guests in a...

Hosting Committee(s): Special Events

THE ENTREPRENEURS FORUM/TALKING BUSINESS SERIES (Fully Booked)
14 Sep 10 This month we welcome Kumi Sato, President and CEO of COSMO. Kumi will talk...

Hosting Committee(s): Independent Business, Special Events

TOKYO NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
15 Sep 10 New members who have joined in the last 3 months can come and learn how...

Hosting Committee(s): Membership Relations

WHAT SHOULD AND CAN THE GOVERNMENT DO TO NURTURE ENTREPRENEURSHIP?
16 Sep 10 Come hear our diverse panel discuss how the government can stimulate the development of an...

Hosting Committee(s): Government Relations

DRIVING THE U.S. NATIONAL EXPORT INITIATIVE
17 Sep 10 Please join us to hear Ms. Lorraine Hariton, Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs...

Hosting Committee(s): Asia Business, APEC Task Force

BOOSTING COMPETITIVENESS THROUGH EMPLOYEE HEALTH & WELLNESS
21 Sep 10 Johnson & Johnson's Dr. Fikry Isaac will present an overview of global trends in health...

Hosting Committee(s): Healthcare

THE FULL STORY: HOW TO USE STORYTELLING TO SELL YOURSELF AND YOUR IDEAS TO ANYONE, ANYWHERE
27 Sep 10 Join us to hear Robert Burnside, President, Empowr Co., Ltd., is a professional speaker and...

Hosting Committee(s): B2B Sales

TOKYO MEMBERSHIP RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
28 Sep 10 Come join us in helping make your Chamber work better for you! ...

Hosting Committee(s): Membership Relations

TOKYO NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
28 Sep 10 New members who have joined in the last 3 months can come and learn how...

Hosting Committee(s): Membership Relations

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