POST-KABARAI: ZANGYO CLAIMS

21 Jul 10, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Legal Services - Corporate Counsel

Overview: Mr. Shin Ushijima, founder and name partner of Ushijima & Partners, will address ways that corporations may avoid or prepare for an avalanche of zangyo claims.

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY - WHAT'S CHANGING AND WHAT FACTORS ARE DRIVING THIS RAPIDLY GROWING INDUSTRY?

20 Jul 10, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Information, Communications and Technology

Overview: Speaker Dan Reese, a 20-year video security business veteran, will update you on the present state of the art of video processing technology and what to expect in the coming years.

DEPUTY VICE MINISTER OF THE MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT HIDEKI MINAMIKAWA

16 Jul 10, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Energy and Environment

Overview: The Deputy Vice Minister will explain the opportunities and risks that may be encountered as Japan transitions to a low-carbon society.

JOINT CHAMBER WINE PARTY (Kansai Event)

15 Jul 10, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Living In Kansai

Overview: Limited space at the Kansai Chapter's first joint chamber event with the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (CCIFJ)!

THE BEAUTY OF JAPAN'S GALAPAGOS EFFECT - AND HOW TO GO BEYOND

12 Jul 10, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Marketing Programs

Overview: Even Japanese government officials now worry about the Galapagos effect, as inventions such as i-Mode, electronic money and Shinkansen remain largely confined to these islands.

A VIEW OF THE CHALLENGES FACING JAPANESE HEALTHCARE Healthy Healthcare - Lecture 14

9 Jul 10, 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Hosting Committee(s): Healthcare - Healthcare IT

Overview: Dr. Duignan, after moderating 12 lectures on different topics in this series, will take this opportunity to focus on many perceived problems we have covered and give his views whether certain issues are being exaggerated and which issues should be highlighted more.

DESIGN MANAGEMENT (Kansai Event)

8 Jul 10, 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Business Programs

Overview: Daniel Kwintner, design consultant and art director, will tell you more about Design Management and explain how you can use it to start improving your business innovation.

DIALOG IN THE DARK

7 Jul 10, 8:00am to 9:30am
Hosting Committee(s): Human Resource Management,  Corporate Social Responsibility

Overview: Mr. Shinsuke Kanai, President of "Dialog in the Dark," has been putting efforts to increase the awareness and the employment of people with blindness. He will be joining our CSR meeting to introduce the "Dialog in the Dark" program in Japan.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE WORKING MEETING

6 Jul 10, 8:00am to 9:30am
Hosting Committee(s): Energy and Environment

Overview: Dickson Chin, our very special guest and Partner at Jones Day (New York Office), will present the Sustainable Learning segment, providing an overview of the US Carbon Market. With a full and very important agenda, this meeting is not to be missed!

JAPANESE GOVERNMENT'S TOURISM PROMOTION MEASURES

6 Jul 10, 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Hosting Committee(s): Travel Industry

Overview: Mr. Yasuto Kawarabayashi, Director, International Tourism Promotion Division, Japan Tourism Agency, will present the Japanese government's tourism promotion plan.

HOW NOT TO HIRE THE SALES TALENT YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS

2 Jul 10, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): B2B Sales

Overview: If you plan to hire sales people for your business - or if you might be a candidate yourself - this talk will enhance your odds for success.

THE ENTREPRENEURS FORUM/TALKING BUSINESS SERIES (Fully Booked)

30 Jun 10, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Hosting Committee(s): Independent Business - Young Professionals Group,  Special Events

Overview: Join us to hear Brian Nelson, Chairman and CEO of ValueCommerce, talk about what has led to the current success of his company and some advice and suggestions for leading your own business.

CSR COMMITTEE MEETING

24 Jun 10, 8:00am to 9:30am
Hosting Committee(s): Corporate Social Responsibility

Overview: The agenda for our June Committee meeting: (1) Review of the calendar and upcoming events; (2) Open dialogue and time for members to suggest CSR-related themes and projects to lead.

BLOOMBERG KANSAI QUARTERLY LUNCHEON SEMINAR (Kansai Event)

24 Jun 10, 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Hosting Committee(s):  - ACCJ

Overview: Speaker Mr. Shunichi Ozasa, Bloomberg News Correspondent, will discuss lessons to be learned from the crisis in Greece.

ASIA BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING (Working Meeting)

24 Jun 10, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Asia Business

Overview: All committee members are welcome and encouraged to join us to discuss past and future speaker events and other committee activities that will expand our knowledge of trends in Asia.

GLOBAL INNOVATION: A VIEW FROM AN EMERGING ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE - INDIA

23 Jun 10, 11:15am to 1:15pm
Hosting Committee(s): Information, Communications and Technology,  Special Events

Overview: Azim Premji, Chairman of Wipro Limited, will discuss the concept of "Frugal Innovation" as it relates to emerging markets like India.

RAMIFICATIONS OF SOIL CONTAMINATION LAW AMENDMENT TO REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT

22 Jun 10, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Architecture, Construction and Real Estate,  Energy and Environment

Overview: A must attend event for anyone investing, lending, managing or advising on real estate investment in Japan. Come hear what the experts say about the amendments.

LDP'S ECONOMIC GROWTH STRATEGY & ELECTION POLICY MANIFESTO

22 Jun 10, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Government Relations

Overview: 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.

TOKYO MEMBERSHIP RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING

22 Jun 10, 5:00pm to 5:45pm
Hosting Committee(s): Membership Relations

Overview: Come join us in helping make your Chamber work better for you!