{"id":30011,"date":"2026-07-01T12:01:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T03:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebc-jp.com\/?p=30011"},"modified":"2026-07-01T12:07:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T03:07:06","slug":"ebc-%e3%83%8b%e3%83%a5%e3%83%bc%e3%82%b9%e3%83%ac%e3%82%bf%e3%83%bc%e3%80%802026%e5%b9%b47%e6%9c%881%e6%97%a5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebc-jp.com\/ja\/news-ja\/ebc-%e3%83%8b%e3%83%a5%e3%83%bc%e3%82%b9%e3%83%ac%e3%82%bf%e3%83%bc%e3%80%802026%e5%b9%b47%e6%9c%881%e6%97%a5\/","title":{"rendered":"EBC \u30cb\u30e5\u30fc\u30b9\u30ec\u30bf\u30fc\u30002026\u5e747\u67081\u65e5"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dear Friends of the EBC,<\/p>\n

Over the past week, we continued to strengthen our engagement with Japanese institutions and the international business community while promoting closer Europe-Japan cooperation. From expanding dialogue with key Japanese stakeholders to supporting new networking initiatives and sharing opportunities for members, the EBC remains committed to fostering an open, competitive, and resilient business environment in Japan.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Strengthening Cooperation Among Foreign Chambers in Japan<\/strong><\/p>\n

On 23 June, the EBC participated in the launch of a new networking initiative bringing together representatives of foreign chambers of commerce in Japan.<\/strong>
\nThe initiative aims to create a regular platform for exchanging perspectives, discussing issues affecting the international business community, and reinforcing cooperation among chambers. The inaugural reception provided an excellent opportunity to reconnect with long-standing partners, establish new contacts, and exchange ideas in a relaxed and constructive atmosphere.<\/p>\n

The reception opened with remarks by Marcus Sch\u00fcrmann, CEO of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (AHK Japan), followed by Christina Sch\u00f6sser, Austrian Commercial Counsellor and Executive Director of the Austrian Business Council. \u00a0Motohiko Sato, General Manager of the Global Affairs Department at JANE, proposed the toast before guests enjoyed an evening of networking.<\/p>\n

The evening concluded with closing remarks by Nikolaus Boltze on behalf of the European Business Council, who highlighted the importance of continued dialogue and cooperation among foreign chambers and thanked everyone for contributing to a successful inaugural reception.
\nThe EBC is pleased to support this new initiative and looks forward to contributing to its future development.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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EBC Meets the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry<\/strong><\/p>\n

On 29 June, the EBC met with Ken Kobayashi, Chairman of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI), to discuss key issues affecting both European and Japanese businesses.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Discussions focused on shared challenges, including Japan’s labour shortage; Policies affecting foreign workers and residents; Securing stable supplies of rare earths and other critical materials.<\/p>\n

Both organisations also explored opportunities for closer cooperation, particularly in helping Japanese companies better understand the growing body of European legislation that may affect their business activities.<\/p>\n

The meeting reaffirmed the value of regular dialogue in strengthening Europe-Japan economic cooperation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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BLCCJ Nippon Export Award 2026\u20132027<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BLCCJ) has launched the <\/strong>13th edition of the Nippon Export Awar<\/strong>d<\/a>, recognising companies that have achieved outstanding success in exporting to Japan, importing into Japan, or distributing Belgian and Luxembourg products and services.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\n– Application deadline: 4 September 2026
\n– Finalist presentations: October 2026
\n– Award ceremony: Belgian or Luxembourg Embassy in Japan<\/p>\n

The award offers excellent visibility for companies demonstrating excellence in the Japan market.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Upcoming EU-Japan Centre Policy Seminar: Hydrogen Strategies<\/strong><\/p>\n

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation<\/strong> will host an online policy seminar on 7 July 2026<\/strong> entitled: “Challenges Confronting the Hydrogen Strategies of the EU and Japan and Efforts to Strengthen the Japan\u2013EU Partnership.”<\/strong>
\nThe webinar will examine:<\/p>\n