【CLIC】 Papabubble - The Sweet Life in Japan
2024-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Tokyo)
Sugar, water, and live candy-making experience are the main ingredients that have built Papabubble’s success in Japan. Similar to Amezaiku, Papabubble’s candies are made of basic ingredients commonly used in traditional hard candy making. The process involves heating the sugar mixture to a high temperature until it becomes malleable. Confectioners then stretch, fold, and shape the candy by hand, often incorporating intricate designs or personalized messages. Founded in Barcelona, Spain, in 2004, Papabubble is an international chain of artisan candy shops known for their handcrafted hard candies and lollipops. What sets them apart is the live candy-making experience they offer in their stores, where customers can watch skilled confectioners create intricate designs. Papabubble has expanded globally, with shops in various countries, bringing a unique blend of traditional candy-making techniques and modern artistic flair to sweet enthusiasts worldwide. Papabubble Japan was established in 2005 in the popular neighborhood of Nakano. After opening its second shop in 2012, it has not stopped growing, now boasting 23 points of sale, having organized countless pop-up Candy Making Studios all over Japan, and helping many companies to personalize their events, adding a unique and sweet touch to corporate occasions. Join us on November 13th for another event of the “CLIC” series, a loose organization of 12 smaller European Chambers of Commerce in Japan (Austrian, Belgian-Luxembourg, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Icelandic, Irish, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish and Swiss) and hear from Hiroshi Ochi, CEO of Papabubble Japan, about the company’s history of success in Japan. Do not miss this opportunity to learn how simple ingredients and a live candy-making experience have propelled Papabubble to sweet success in Japan. Get inspired by their journey and discover how they have captivated customers’ hearts through craftsmanship and innovation. RegisterEvent Details Date: Wednesday, November 13thTime: 19:00 – 21:00 (Doors open at 18:30)Venue: MAARKET TOKYO (Please click here to see the location.) 2 Chome-7-15 Kita-Aoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0061Fee: JPY 5,000 members / JPY 7,000 non-membersRegistration deadline: Wednesday, November 6th About the SpeakerPAPABUBBLE JAPAN Co., Ltd.CEO: Hiroshi OchiAfter graduating from university, Hiroshi Ochi worked at Dentsu Inc. for 20 years, primarily focusing on digital advertising and marketing. In April 2021, he joined Gong Cha Japan as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), and the following year, he also assumed the role of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). In April 2023, he was appointed CEO of PAPABUBBLE JAPAN Co., Ltd. About the CLICCLIC is a loose organization of 11 smaller European Chambers of Commerce in Japan created for the purpose of organizing innovative networking events to enable the trading of ideas between the members of the participating chambers. CLIC is the Austrian Business Council, Belgian-Luxembourg, Danish, Dutch, Finish, Greek, Icelandic, Irish Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish and Swiss Chambers.

What’s next for Europe?
2025-01-20 12:00 - 14:00
Dear SpCCJ Members and friends, The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan, in collaboration with the French Chamber of Commerce and HEC Paris, invites you to a thought-provoking event featuring Alberto Alemanno, Professor of European Union Law and Jean Monnet Chair at HEC Paris. Professor Alemanno will deliver an exclusive presentation titled “What’s Next for Europe?”, offering an in-depth analysis of the pressing challenges and transformative opportunities shaping the European Union’s future. As the von der Leyen II Commission embarks on its term, Europe faces critical decisions to address: The escalating triple planetary crisis (pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change).

Strategic threats from Russia and ongoing trade tensions with major global players like China and the United States.

The need for industrial transformation, sustainable prosperity, and security through enhanced EU-wide collaboration.Gain unique insights into potential solutions, such as innovative funding models, EU-wide taxation reforms, and the pivotal role of the upcoming EU budget in ensuring a just energy transition. Event Schedule12:00 PM: Registration and Networking

12:15 PM: Presentation by Professor Alberto Alemanno

12:50 PM: Interactive Q&A Session

1:10 PM: Bento Lunch & Networking

2:00 PM: Event ConcludesEvent DetailsDate: January 20th, 2025Time: From 12:00h – 14:00h (Doors open at 12:00)Place: L’Espace@CCIFJ, Nihonbashi-Honcho YS BuildingAddress: 2-2-2 Nihonbashi-Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0023, Japan (Please click here to see the location)Price: SpCCJ Members 4,600 JPY / Others 9,000 JPY (+processing fees)Registration: Find a form below. If you do not see the form, please click here.Registration & Cancellation Deadline: Wednesday, January 15th, 2025*It is on a first come first served basis. Cancellations after this dat About the SpeakerAlberto Alemanno is a Professor of European Union Law at HEC Paris, holding the Jean Monnet Chair. He is also a visiting professor at the University of Tokyo.

He regularly contributes to public debate with articles in Le Monde, Politico, Bloomberg, and The Guardian.

A former référendaire at the Court of Justice of the European Union and a lawyer at the New York Bar, he holds LL.M. degrees from Harvard Law School and the College of Europe, as well as a PhD in International Economic Law from Bocconi University.

He is the founder and editor-in-chief of the European Journal of Risk Regulation (published by Cambridge University Press), a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Consumer Policy, and the Review of European Union Law.

In 2015, he was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Tokyo Comedy Bar – Bringing English-Language Comedy to Japan
2025-06-26 19:00 - 21:00
Dear SpCCJ Members and friends, Join us on June 26th for another special CLIC series event and hear from Fergal Daly, co-founder of Tokyo Comedy Bar, Japan’s first dedicated English-language comedy venue. Stand-up comedy — where one person stands alone with a mic and speaks directly to the audience — has become a global phenomenon. But in Japan, comedy has traditionally been more absurd, physical, and broad in appeal. Since around 2015, Fergal and his team have been building Tokyo’s stand-up scene show by show. In 2021, they took a major step: signing a lease in Shibuya and launching Tokyo Comedy Bar, right in the middle of a pandemic. In this talk, Fergal will share the story of starting an English-speaking comedy club in a city where English isn’t widely spoken — and doing it during a time when live events were nearly impossible. He’ll discuss the cultural challenges, business risks, and unexpected opportunities of blending global comedy with local culture. And yes, expect a few laughs along the way. Special thanks to MIDORI.so for venue support. RegistrationAbout the Speaker Fergal Daly is an Irish software engineer who has lived in Tokyo since 2011. In 2018, he reconnected with a long-lost dream: performing stand-up comedy. What began as a hobby soon became a mission to build Tokyo’s English-language comedy scene. In 2022, he co-founded Tokyo Comedy Bar, Japan’s only full-time venue dedicated to English stand-up comedy. About CLIC CLIC is a loose organization of 12 smaller European Chambers of Commerce in Japan created to organize innovative networking events that promote the exchange of ideas between members. CLIC includes the Austrian Business Council and the Belgian-Luxembourg, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Icelandic, Irish, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish, and Swiss Chambers of Commerce. Event Details Date: Thursday, June 26thTime: 19:00 – 21:00 (Doors open at 18:30)Venue: MIDORI.so Nagatacho (2F Engagement Space),2 Chome-5-3 Hirakawachō, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 102-0093Fee: JPY 5,000 SpCCJ members / JPY 7,000 non-members(fee includes drinks and finger food)Registration deadline: Thu, June 19th at 17:00 The Registration period for this event has ended.
