Leaders

BCCJ people
The commitment and energy of our people have brought about a record-breaking year for the chamber.
Cultural and commercial bridges
BCCJ ACUMEN is a resource for education; bilingual posts on the BCCJ website cater to a wider audience
Love of British business
Japanese firms and consumers lap up the innovative products and services of the four nations.
Sparking dialogue
The BCCJ is to receive funding to work on the opportunities available to UK firms in Japan's upcoming sporting events.
Crossing borders for gender equality
Global leaders share insights on empowering both men and women.
Record-breaking month of events
Offerings included social gatherings and events to support business and government initiatives.
Gaining business insight
Chamber events present opportunities for members to hone their skills.
Welcoming tourists and new initiatives
The BCCJ explores current fields of growth and topical issues to provide a top quality range of events for members.
Snapshots from the BCCJ ecosystem
Tapping into lessons learned to offer value to firms, and embrace opportunities to address diversity in business.
Making the grade
Initiatives that develop the skills of women and youth welcome as UK firms announce increasing demand for specialist staff.
Your trophy awaits
Nominations are open for the 8th British Business Awards, which celebrate and reward the best of UK-Japan business.
The benefits of collaboration
Developing relationships with organisations that support commerce and the Japan-UK relationship provide enhanced opportunities.
Power of inspiration
Our special 50th issue features a host of uplifting and thought-provoking stories.
Seize the day
London 2012's use of talented business people show the opportunities for firms in relation to Tokyo 2020.
Getting creative
BCCJ events; Quake zone latest; British Business Awards 2014
Teach and learn
The development of cross-cultural skills and experience of international exchange is invaluable in Japan today.
Creating a level playing field
Upcoming sporting events present a great opportunity for the transfer of knowledge between the UK and Japan.
Task forces
The BCCJ will continue to thrive through the active involvement of members.
RECORD-BREAKING YEAR
BCCJ rolls out its most competitive election in its 65-year history at its best ever attended annual meeting.
Special thanks
The participation in elections reflects the vibrancy that makes the BCCJ such an important and effective organisation.
Good governance; going to the polls
I encourage all BCCJ members to attend the AGM on 23 April, to welcome your new excom and president.
A privilege and a pleasure
The BCCJ’s success is all down to the companies and individuals involved.
Time to take stock
Over the past year, our current excom has seen rising membership numbers, a boost in event attendance and a steady organic increase in online engagement.
Powerhouse of the UK economy
Official statistics reveal that the UK’s creative industries are now worth £71.4bn per year to the domestic economy.
You Only Vote Twice
Possible changes to the BCCJ constitution will be presented at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on 5 March.
A Global Education at the BCCJ
With global jinzai such a hot topic on the road to 2020, education and innovation are never far from our minds at the BCCJ.
Alive and Kicking
Currently just over 9% of our corporate members are Japanese—the highest percentage in our 65-year history.
Galloping Ahead
I hope everyone is ready for the challenges ahead during the Year of the Horse—which is apparently going to be a powerful yet relaxed year.
Diversity in Action
The BCCJ plays an important role in highlighting the cultural and commercial diversity of the UK.