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- Past Event Round Ups
The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan held an event in February to consider how capital, governance reform and global pressure are reshaping the ways Japanese companies grow, restructure and compete, as well as the resultant implications for leadership, talent, strategy and cross-border business. Hosted by Hogan Lovells in Tokyo, the event featured speakers Jacky Scanlan-Dyas, Partner and Head of the Corporate & Finance Practice Group for APAC at Hogan Lovells, and Ben Fouracre, Managing Director and Head of Japan at G3, with moderation by Heather Prosser, Managing Director of FGS Global.
- Community and Business
We are delighted to unveil our most comprehensive Membership Brochure to date. For anyone considering a membership with the BCCJ, or would like to refresh themselves on the types of benefits available, we warmly invite you to discover membership here. 在日英国商業会議所（BCCJ）は、このたび、これまでで最も包括的なメンバーシップガイドを公開いたしました。BCCJへのご入会をご検討中の方、またはメンバーシップの特典内容について改めてご確認されたい方に向けて、ぜひこちらより詳細をご覧ください。
- Community and Business
From 25 February 2026 eligible visitors without an ETA will not be able to board their transport and cannot travel to the UK. Visitors to the UK need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) if they do not need a visa for short stays of up to six months, or do not already have a UK immigration status.
- Community and Business
BCCJ member Lumina Learning invited the BCCJ team to try out their comprehensive psychometric profiling programme, Lumina Spark. Learn about how we left the session with a much deeper understanding of our team dynamic and how best we can support one another going forward.
- Community and Business
The BCCJ Executive Committee Elections are now accepting applications for the upcoming Chamber year (2026-2027). (日本語は以下にございます。）
- Past Event Round Ups
This year is shaping up to be pivotal for UK–Japan cyber relations amid intensifying AI-driven threats and geopolitical challenges, as well as deepening bilateral security cooperation...
- New Members
The BCCJ warmly welcomes sustainability leader Flag to our diverse membership base. Flag is a global sustainability agency, supporting some of the world’s leading brands with strategy, communications, data management and reporting. With over 25 years at the forefront of sustainability, Flag helps organisations to shape their strategy and share it with the world through robust reporting and compelling communications.
- Past Event Round Ups
The Asia Pacific is 'the global pacesetter' for retail growth, with store-based sales projected to grow 20.4% and non-store sales 43.4% by 2028, according to the 'Global Retail: 2025 Trends & 2026 Outlook Report' by professional services and investment management firm Colliers.
- Community and Business
2026年1月28日 - 英国発のプレミアム・オーディオ・ブランド ＜KEF（ケーイーエフ）＞ は、英国北部の音楽カルチャーを世界へ発信することを目的とした Generatorが日本と展開する新たな国際パートナーシップを支援することを発表いたします。本取り組みは、英国北部の才能をグローバルな音楽市場へとつなぐ重要なマイルストーンとなるものです。(English translation provided)
- UK Gov / British Embassy Tokyo
The British Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday, 4th February 2026 that Ms Corin Robertson CMG has been appointed as the next British Ambassador to Japan, in succession to Julia Longbottom CMG, who will retire from the Diplomatic Service. Ms Robertson is scheduled to take up her appointment in August 2026. Commenting on her appointment, she said that she was delighted to assume the role at a time when the UK-Japan relationship is particularly strong.
- Community and Business
The BCCJ is delighted to announce our latest partnership with Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) - marking the BCCJ as the first international Chamber to become an official partner.
- Community and Business
The BCCJ Members’ Club has been reimagined, and we warmly invite you to join. All members are eligible to take part.