British Chamber of Commerce in Japan
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Brave Conversations, Positive Transformations.
Embassy
Strength to strength
Publisher
Labour of love
Executive Director
Journeying forward
President
Passing the baton
AGM
Changing of the guard
Paralympics
Tokyo 2020: how did we do?
In focus
Bccj member highlight: Robert Walters Japan
AND IT’S GOODBYE FROM HIM
So. Farewell. Then. BCCJ Acumen
DESPATCHES
Life after Tokyo
Charity
Animal Refuge Kansai 2022
NPO
REI Update
Book review
An illustrated guide to Samurai history and culture: from the age of Musashi to contemporary pop culture
Publicity
Dream Team
History
Myth and Reality
Creative
Painful issues
NPO
Cyclists United
Publicity
Uniquely the British School in Tokyo
Embassy
From Social Club to Business Hub
NEW MEMBER
Civvy Street, Tokyo
Obituary
Henry Scott-Stokes
Embassy
End of an era
Publicity
Malvern College Tokyo
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President
David Bickle OBE
President
August 2018
Plan and prepare
How businesses can help staff be ready for anything
David Bickle OBE
President
July 2018
Trade, taxes and tariffs
Why the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement matters
David Bickle OBE
President
June 2018
Embracing technology
But creativity must be nurtured too
David Bickle OBE
President
May 2018
All change
Amid personnel changes, the BCCJ goes from strength to strength
David Bickle OBE
President
Working together
Benefits and challenges of partnership
David Bickle OBE
President
March 2018
Sealing the deal
Growing trade and partnership
David Bickle OBE
President
February 2018
Courage and success
Paralympians show the values firms aspire to perfect
David Bickle OBE
President
January 2018
Time to reflect
Resolve to seize business prospects
David Bickle OBE
President
December 2017
The value of strategy
Planning can help you get ahead
David Bickle OBE
President
November 2017
Loud and clear
David Bickle OBE
President
October 2017
Presence and leadership
Showing commitment to Japan
David Bickle OBE
President
Stronger than ever
Bilateral ties to develop even further
David Bickle OBE
President
August 2017
Major milestones
For UK–Japan firms
David Bickle OBE
President
July 2017
Sport and values
Lessons for Brexit
David Bickle OBE
President
June 2017
Business legacy
Steady support needed for UK exports
David Bickle OBE
President
May 2017
A new year
Strong chamber events diary ahead
David Bickle OBE
President
April 2015
The 2014-15 chamber year
Reflecting and looking forward
David Bickle OBE
President
March 2015
BCCJ events, elections offer chances to engage
BCCJ events provide members with the chance to hear about the commercial successes and struggles of others.
David Bickle OBE
President
February 2015
Stimulating business relations
Providing members with access to figures in British business is a key aim.
David Bickle OBE
President
January 2015
Doing business with confidence
The BCCJ reaffirms a commitment to supporting the interests of its members.
David Bickle OBE
President
December 2014
Energised by success
Active and enthusiastic member participation fuelled a vibrant 2014 events programme.
David Bickle OBE
President
November 2014
Sparking dialogue
The BCCJ is to receive funding to work on the opportunities available to UK firms in Japan's upcoming sporting events.
David Bickle OBE
President
October 2014
Gaining business insight
Chamber events present opportunities for members to hone their skills.
David Bickle OBE
President
September 2014
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.
David Bickle OBE
President
August 2014
The benefits of collaboration
Developing relationships with organisations that support commerce and the Japan-UK relationship provide enhanced opportunities.
David Bickle OBE
President
July 2014
Seize the day
London 2012's use of talented business people show the opportunities for firms in relation to Tokyo 2020.
David Bickle OBE
President
June 2014
Task forces
The BCCJ will continue to thrive through the active involvement of members.
David Bickle OBE
President
May 2014
Special thanks
The participation in elections reflects the vibrancy that makes the BCCJ such an important and effective organisation.
April 2014
A privilege and a pleasure
The BCCJ’s success is all down to the companies and individuals involved.
March 2014
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.
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