The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan

Rumbo a Japón: Panorama y Proyecciones del Transporte Internacional para Exportadores
2023-12-14 18:00 - 19:00 (Asia/Tokyo)
日本語版はスペイン語に続く La logística global se encuentra en un período complejo y desafiante. La pandemia ha causado interrupciones significativas, mientras que las tensiones geopolíticas afectan no solo las rutas comerciales sino también los costos energéticos y el acceso a recursos críticos. La creciente necesidad de cadenas de suministro más resilientes y adaptables, que eviten la dependencia de proveedores únicos, se ha vuelto más evidente que nunca. Además, los cambios en los patrones de consumo, las preocupaciones ambientales y los avances tecnológicos están obligando tanto a grandes empresas como a PYMES a adoptar un enfoque más ágil, adaptable y proactivo para mantener operaciones eficientes y competitivas. En el próximo webinario, nuestro miembro corporativo Nissin Corporation, compartirá su visión de los retos a los que se enfrenta el sector y compartirá sus previsiones para 2024, con un enfoque particular en las relaciones comerciales entre España y Japón. Este evento representa una oportunidad excepcional para conocer las tendencias actuales y futuras tanto en transporte marítimo como aéreo y hacer llegar tus preguntas a Nissin Corporation a través de la sección de Q&A. 日本への輸出：国際輸送の現状と展望国際物流は複雑で挑戦的な時期にあります。パンデミックは物流をを中断させ、国交間での緊張が商業ルートだけでなくエネルギーコスト、そして重要資源へのアクセスにも影響を及ぼしています。そのため、特定のサプライヤーへの依存を避け、より回復力があり適応性の高いサプライチェーンの必要性がこれまで以上に明らかになりました。 さらに、消費パターンの変化、環境への関心、技術的進歩により、大企業から中小企業に至るまで、より柔軟で適応性が高く、積極的なアプローチを取ることが求められています。これにより、効率的で競争力のある運営を維持する必要があります。 今回のオンラインウェビナーでは、株式会社日新が物流分野で直面している課題や2024年の予測を共有し、特にスペインと日本の商業関係に焦点を当てた内容を提供します。 このイベントは、現在および将来の海上または航空輸送の動向を理解するための絶好の機会であり、Q&Aセッションを通し株式会社日新に質問を投げかけることができます Detalles del evento

Fecha: Jueves, 14 de diciembreHora: De 18h a 19h JST / De 10h a 11h CETIdioma: Español / Japonés (interpretación consecutiva)Plataforma: ZoomPrecio: Grautito

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日付: 12月14日（木曜日）時間: 午後6時から7時まで言語: スペイン語 / 日本語（同時通訳あり）プラットフォーム: Zoom価格：無料 RegistroSobre Nissin Corporation

Nissin Corporation, fundada en 1938 en Japón, es una empresa logística global, que proporciona servicios integrales de transporte intermodal internacional, carga aérea y portuaria, almacenamiento y servicios de transporte por carretera. Más información:Nissin Corporation (nissin-tw.com)

株式会社日新について

株式会社日新は、1938年に日本で設立された、国際間のインターモーダル輸送、航空および港湾貨物、倉庫保管、道路輸送サービスを含む包括的なサービスを提供する国際物流企業です。詳細情報: 国際物流 | 株式会社日新 (nissin-tw.com)

Spain-Japan Business Contribution Awards 2023
2023-11-10 18:00 - 22:00 | Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon, 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001, Japan
In 2016, the Board of Directors of the SpCCJ decided to recognise successful relations between Spain and Japan through the “Spain Japan Business Contribution Awards” awards programme. The SJBCA aim to acknowledge and honour the exceptional contributions made by individuals and organizations in strengthening the business ties between Spain and Japan. It is an esteemed event that brings together industry leaders, innovators, and influencers from both countries to celebrate the achievements that have helped forge successful partnerships and foster economic growth. Everything is set for the 8th edition of the SJBCA, which marks another important step in our commitment to recognizing excellence in Spain-Japan business relations. This event promises to be an enjoyable evening, combining an awards ceremony with an exceptional dinner experience that reflects the culinary richness of Spain. It’s an opportunity to celebrate our strong business connections and create new ones. Stay tuned for more details about this year’s awards program, and join us in celebrating the continued growth of Spain-Japan business relations. More Info & Registration

Le Tour de France Critérium Saitama
2023-11-01 18:00 - 20:00
The SpCCJ in collaboration with the CCIFJ, with the support of the French Embassy to Japan, is delighted to invite you to a special event titled “Le Tour de France Saitama Critérium.” The Tour de France 2023 started in Bilbao, and it did not leave Spain until the 3rd stage when it finished in the French city of Bayonne, on the western border between Basque Country and Gascony. In almost every edition the race also crosses the Pyrenees with roads packed with Spanish fans. With the Vuelta de España, it is the main cycling race for Spanish aficionados. Join us for an evening filled with enthusiasm for cycling, as we have the privilege of hosting professional riders Victor Lafay and Alex Zingle from the Cofidis team. They will share their deep love for the sport, alongside representatives from A.S.O, the esteemed organizers of The Tour de France. Our host for the evening will be Florent Dabadie, who will present insights into the route of the Tour de France 2024, providing an exciting glimpse into what lies ahead. Please note that available slots are limited, and reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Come and join us as we celebrate our collective passion for cycling! Event DetailsDate: Wed, November 1st, 2023Time: From 19:00h – 21:00hPlace: L’espace@CCIFJ, Nihonbashi-Honcho YS Building 1F, Chuo-ku, Nihombashi-Honcho 2-2-2, 103-0023, TokyoPrice: 3,000 JPYRegistration & Cancelation Deadline: 17:00h, Friday, October 27th*Registration handled by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of France in Japan (CCIFJ) Registration

Japan Wind Energy 2023, Exhibition & Conference
2023-10-17 09:00 - 2023-10-18 17:00
We are happy to announce that SpCCJ will support the Japan Wind Energy 2023 Exhibition & Conference, co-located with the Connecting Green Hydrogen Japan 2023, at Bellesalle Shibuya Garden Tokyo on October 17th and 18th. Moreover, our members will be the JWE2023 Strategic Speakers to our delight: José Oriol Hoyos, CEO of Iberdrola Renewables International / Director of APAC Offshore Wind, Pelayo Rodríguez Alonso Japan Representative and Senior Business Development Manager of Ocean Winds, and Jorge Zazo, Country Manager of Vector Renewables. The 5th Edition Japan Wind Energy 2023 is the information change and business networking platform for public and private stakeholders within the Japanese wind value chain. It is expected to attract more than 2,000 industrial stakeholders, home and international investors, developers, network providers, financiers, solution providers, and more professionals from the industry. At the event, you might be able to find new partnerships by attending various networking opportunities such as 1-1 Meetings and Energy Suitable Night Cocktail party. Check the link below for more information and registration.https://www.japanwindenergy.com/

European Joint Chambers Networking Cocktail 2023
2023-10-12 19:00 | Institut français du Japon – Tokyo, 15 Ichigaya-funagawara-machi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, 162-0826
The most popular event among European Chambers is coming back this fall! Spanish Chamber of Commerce will co-organize the next edition of the traditional European Joint Chambers Networking Party with the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan on Thursday, October 12th at Institut français du Japon – Tokyo. Please come and join the must-attend event of the year for networking with businesspeople from the European Chambers of Commerce and be part of the celebration with fine food and free-flow drinks. It has a limited capacity, so book your ticket before they are sold out! Event DetailsDate: Thursday, October 12th, 2023Time: From 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm　(Doors open at 6:30 pm)Place: Institut français du Japon – Tokyo 15 Ichigayafunagawaramachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 162-0826Price: SpCCJ Members 8,000 JPY / Others 12,000 JPY (+ 3,6% processing fees)Registration & Cancellation Deadline: October 5th, 12 pm *It is on a first come first served basis. Cancellations after this date and no-shows will be charged fully. No registrations will be accepted after the deadline. Sold OutParticipating Chambers Sponsors

CLIC Features Swarovski – Networking Event at the Swarovski Ginza Flagship Store
2023-09-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Swarovski Ginza Store, Jewel Box Ginza 1F-2F 8-9-15, Ginza, Chuo-ku, 104-0061
As a member of CLIC, the collection of small and mid-sized innovative European chambers of commerce in Japan, SpCCJ will co-organize the 10th CLIC networking event, which features a globally well-known luxury brand: Swarovski. At this commemorable event, Mr. Masaki Suzuki, General Manager of Swarovski Japan, will share the recent situation in the Japanese market from his point of view as a country manager of a high-quality brand with his international business experience. Swarovski’s 2023 – 2024 Fall theme is “Joyful Extravagance.” You will be able to hear the behind story about it and sense what it looks like at the venue, Swarovski Ginza Store. As European11 chambers will participate in this opportunity with a maximum capacity of 80 people, please sign up for this event as soon as possible before the event gets fully booked. Registration FormEvent DetailsDate: Thursday, September 28th, 2023Time: From 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMPlace: Swarovski Ginza Store Jewel Box Ginza 1F-2F 8-9-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0061Price: SpCCJ Members 6,000 JPY / Others 8,000 JPY (+ 3,6% processing fees)Registration: Go to the registration formRegistration & Cancellation Deadline: Thursday, September 21st, 12 PM*It is on a first come first served basis. Cancellations after this date and no-shows will be charged fully. No registrations will be accepted after the deadline. CLIC 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, Greek, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish and Swiss Chambers.

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Tapas Night, Eneko Tokyo Edition
2023-09-21 19:00 - 21:30 | Eneko Tokyo, Toki-On Nishiazabu, 3-chōme-16-28, Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, 106-0031, Japan
Eneko Atxa is a renowned Spanish chef known for his exceptional skills and commitment to sustainability, culture, and culinary innovation. With its 3 Michelin stars, Azurmendi, Eneko’s flagship restaurant in Spain, has gained acclaim for its unique approach to blending tradition with innovation. Eneko Tokyo continues this legacy, offering an unforgettable dining experience that embraces the best of both worlds. During this Tapas Night edition, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the flavors and customs that make Basque cuisine so unique. Indulge in a delightful array of pintxos, the traditional Basque-style tapas, meticulously prepared by Eneko Tokyo’s team. Join us on Thursday, September 21st from 7:00 PM for a night of networking, pintxos, and high gastronomy and discover one of the most memorable restaurants in Tokyo. The TAPAS NIGHT is a networking event organized by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan (SpCCJ) to provide a place where Spaniards can mingle with other Spaniards and friends and create the perfect occasion for establishing personal relationships and rapport with business partners. Event Details Date: Thursday, September 21st, 2023Time: From 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)Place: Eneko Tokyo (Please click here to see the location)Price: SpCCJ Members 5,500 JPY / Others 7,500 JPY (＋Processing Fee)Registration: This event is sold out.Registration & Cancellation: 12 PM, September 14th, 2023*It is on a first come first served basis. Cancellations after this date and no-shows will be charged fully. No registrations will be accepted after the deadline. Sponsors

Join the Innovation Webinar with APAC Spanish Chambers of Commerce
2023-07-31 04:00 - 17:00 | Online
Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan will co-host an Innovation Webinar in collaboration with Spanish Chamber of Commerce in APAC area and the Spanish infrastructure solutions multinational conglomerate, ACCIONA. Under the framework of the I’MNOVATION platform, Javier Gonzalez, Open Innovation Manager at ACCIONA, and his team are fostering the collaboration between startups and the different business units of the company. The main objective of I’MNOVATION is to promote the application of new technologies and the co-creation of new business models with startups, joining forces with ACCIONA Centers and Innovation teams. With more than 50 projects developed, this initiative started in Spain and Chile with other countries in the roadmap, as part of the international expansion of the open innovation initiatives. Join us and our APAC chamber followers on Monday, July 31 from 4PM JST, enjoy a conversation on successful startup initiatives, and discover ACCIONA’s I’MNOVATION platform as well as how it could benefit your business ideas. RegisterEvent DetailsDate: Monday, July 31, 2023Time: 4:00PM ~Place: OnlinePrice: FreeRegistration: Click here to register.

Summer Cocktail 2023
2023-07-07 18:30 - 21:00 | Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon, 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001, Japan
We are happy to announce the 2023 Summer Cocktail Joint Networking Event is taking place on July 7th? Join us for an exclusive business networking infused with the enchantment of Tanabata. Organized by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan, in collaboration with 15 international chambers, this event will be held at the magnificent Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon. The Summer Cocktail is a beautiful opportunity to expand your connections and cultivate fruitful relationships with industry leaders and like-minded professionals from diverse backgrounds. Savour the Spanish wine, cava and sangría kindly provided by the SpCCJ corporate members, Belgian non-alcohol beer, Irish whiskey cocktails, and nibbles prepared by the culinary team of EDITION exclusively for the occasion, and of course, get ready your wishes for the magic festivity of the 7th day, of the 7th month. It has a limited capacity so, book your ticket fast before they are sold out! Event DetailsDate: Friday, July 7th, 2023Time: From 19:00h – 21:00h　(Doors open at 18:30 pm)Place: The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon in the Meeting Studios at the 2F 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0001, JapanPrice: SpCCJ Members 7,500 JPY / Others 9,500 JPYRegistration: The registration for this event has been closed. Registration & Cancellation Deadline: 29 June 2023, 12 pm*It is on a first come first served basis. Cancellations after this date and no-shows will be charged fully. No registrations will be accepted after the deadline. ParticipantsAustrian Business CouncilAmerican Chamber of Commerce in JapanBritish Chamber of Commerce in JapanBelgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in JapanCanadian Chamber of Commerce in JapanFrench Chamber of Commerce and Industry in JapanDanish Chamber of Commerce in JapanFinish Chamber of Commerce in Japan

Greek Chamber of Commerce in JapanIreland Japan Chamber of CommerceNorwegian Chamber of Commerce in JapanPolish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in JapanSouth African Chamber of Commerce in JapanSwiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in JapanSwedish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in JapanSpanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan Sponsors

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Driving Innovation for Global Markets in Japanese Corporations
2023-06-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain, 1-3-29 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo, 106-0032, Japan
Dear SpCCJ Members and friends, Join us for an insightful panel discussion titled “Driving Innovation for Global Markets in Japanese Corporations,” organized by our corporate member, the strategic design consultancy firm Mormedi, in collaboration with the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan. In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, innovation plays a crucial role in the success and competitiveness of businesses. This event brings together 2 experts from Fujitsu and Nissan along with Mormedi‘s founder to shed light on the strategies employed by Japanese corporations to foster innovation and excel in international markets. The panel will be held on June 15th at the Embassy of Spain from 18:30h and it will be followed by a cocktail reception where conversations can continue to build connections and enjoy a pleasant evening of networking. ScheduleOpening remarks by the Economic & Commercial Office Fernando Hernández Jiménez-Casquet, Economic Counselor Companies IntroductionsRoundtable discussion with: Jaime Moreno, CEO & Chairman, Mormedi Takehiro Miyoshi, Deputy Head, Social Solution Business Unit, Trusted Society, Fujitsu Atsushi Maeda, Product Chief Designer, Nissan Moderated by Maruan El Mahgiub, Executive Business Development Director, Mormedi Q&ACocktailEvent Details Date: Thu, June 15th, 2023Time: From 18:30h – 21:00h　(Doors open at 18:00 pm)Place: Embassy of Spain, 1-3-29 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0032Price: SpCCJ Members 4,500 JPY / Others 6,500 JPYRegistration: The registration for this event was closed. Registration & Cancellation Deadline: June 9 2023, 12 pm*It is on a first come first served basis. Cancellations after this date and no-shows will be charged fully. No registrations will be accepted after the deadline. There is no parking available for visitors at the Embassy of Spain, we encourage exploring alternative transportation.

If you have any trouble finding the venue, please contact the SpCCJ at 03-3505-1730. Sponsors

Delighting Customers in Japan XIX
2023-06-05 18:30 - 21:00 | L’espace @ CCIFJ, Nihonbashi Honcho Ys Building, 1F, 2 Chome-2-2 Nihonbashihoncho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0023, Japan
The SpCCJ is happy to extend the invitation from the BLCCJ to our members and friends to the 19th edition of their seminar Delighting Customers in Japan. Japan is known as one of the most challenging markets in the world. Whether your business is a start-up, long-established, or somewhere in between, you are probably confronted daily with the issue “how to delight customers?” Because there is not a single answer to this fascinating question, the BLCCJ launched in 2001 the “Delighting Customers in Japan” seminar where a number of top executives share their ideas and experiences about the challenges of succeeding in this perplexing market. Following the great success of the event formula, the BLCCJ is very pleased to organize already the 19th edition in 2023! This time we will welcome the following 3 high-level speakers (profiles in attachment): Mr. Peter Cammaerts, Vice-President High End, BU East Asia (South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Pacific Islands), AB INBEV

Mr. Norbert Leuret, President and Representative Director, LVMH MOËT HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON JAPAN K.K.

Mr. Vincent Nelias, Representative Director & President, Head of Sales, TRIUMPH INTERNATIONAL JAPANThe presentations will be followed by Q&A and a networking cocktail. EVENT DETAILSDate: Monday 5 June 2023Time: 18:30-21:00 (doors open at 18:00) registration from 18:00

presentations + Q&A 18:30 – 20:00

networking cocktail 20:00 – 21:00Venue: L’espace @ CCIFJNihonbashi Honcho Ys Bldg. 1F, 2-2-2 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0023Fee: JPY 6,000 members / JPY 8,000 non-members(this includes drinks and finger food) This event will be open to other Chamber members as well.Seats are limited to 80, first come first served. To register, please send the full name, company name and title of all your attendees to info@blccj.or.jp and we will send a confirmation email (please indicate if you are a member of the SpCCJ).Deadline for registration is Wednesday 31 May 17:00 or when seats are full. We kindly ask you to arrange payment by 31 May 17:00 by bank transfer. We will send the bank details in the confirmation email. (Any cancellation after 31 May or no-shows will be charged in full.) We hope to see many of you at the seminar!

Tapas Night, Desigual edition
2023-05-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Desigual Store, Jingumae, 6−10−8 ウィンベルプラザ原宿, Shibuya, Tokyo, 150-0001, Japan
Desigual is a clothing brand that combines unique prints, bold colours, and innovative designs to create a truly one-of-a-kind style. The designs are often asymmetrical and feature unexpected details like cut-outs and draping. Overall, Desigual is a brand that celebrates diversity, self-expression, and the joy of fashion. For our next Tapas Night edition, we want to soak our guests in the company’s principles and its unique perspective by bringing our Spanish professional networking event to Desigual’s flagship store in Harajuku. Come and enjoy a delicious selection of Spanish tapas prepared by La Dehesa, especially for the occasion and free-flow drinks of wine and cava generously provided by the event sponsors (C.V.N.E/三国ワイン, Felix Solis Avantis, Grupo Freixenet, Garcia Carrion, Oui Wine, Riquísimo, and Sukoruni Wine.) Join us on Friday, May 19 from 18:30h for a night of networking and design, and enjoy a 20% discount on Desigual’s on-site purchases during the event! The TAPAS NIGHT is a networking event organized by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan (SpCCJ) to provide a place where Spaniards can mingle with other Spaniards and friends and create the perfect occasion for establishing personal relationships and rapport with business partners. Event Details Date: Friday, May 19 2023Time: From 18:30h – 21:00hPlace: Desigual Store Harajuku (Please click here to see the location)〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 6 Chome−10−8 ウィンベルプラザ原宿Price: SpCCJ Members 5,500 JPY / Others 7,500 JPYRegistration: Click here if you cannot see the form belowRegistration & Cancellation Deadline: 15 May 2023, 12 pm*It is on a first come first served basis. Cancellations after this date and no-shows will be charged fully. No registrations will be accepted after the deadline.

Kelme Padel Day
2023-04-22 10:00 - 16:00
The Spanish Chamber of Commerce and the Japan Padel Association are teaming up to bring you the Kelme Padel Day on Saturday, April 22, from 10 am to 4 pm at Padel Asia Mizumachi! Join us for an exciting day of padel and fun in this unique event catering to beginners and experienced players.The event features a workshop led by professional coaches, perfect for those just starting with paddling or wanting to improve their technique. Beginners can learn the basics while more experienced players can fine-tune their skills and learn new tactics. For advanced players, there will be an exciting tournament where you can compete against others, test your skills, and show off your paddling prowess to win great prizes! There will be plenty of refreshments and snacks throughout the day, and you can enjoy the event in a family-friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Don’t miss this chance to experience the excitement of paddling and meet other enthusiasts in the community. See you at Kelme Padel Day!

Event DetailsTitle: I Kelme Padel DayDate&Time: 10:00-16:00 on Saturday, 22nd April, 2023 (TBC)Venue: パデル東京ミズマチ | Padel Asia, 1-32-4 Mukojima, Sumida City, Tokyo 131-0033, (Map)Price: SpCCJ Members: 5,000 JPY Others: 7,000 JPY * Participation fee, padel racket rent, beverages, snacks and light lunch. Registration: Using the form below. Registration and Cancellation Deadline: 16th April 2023 Court 1(Tournament)

10:00 Tournament starts

11:00 Quarterfinals

12:00 Semifinal

13:00 Third Place Play-off

14:00 Final

16:00 End of the event

Court 2 (Workshop)

10:00 Workshop starts

16:00 Workshop ends

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Conversation with Takami Founder Yuji Okamura
2023-04-18 12:00 - 14:00
What does it take to disrupt the Japanese market as a new startup? How can you beat entrenched Japanese competitors at their own game? How can you bypass Japanese department stores to succeed in prestige and luxury retail? How do you develop long-term relationships with Japanese consumers based on understanding and mutual trust?
If you would like the answers to these questions and more, join us for a conversation with Yuji Okamura, Takami founder and executive adviser to L’Oréal Japan CEO, where you can ask him yourself.
Okamura founded Japanese skincare product company Takami in 1999, innovating an omnichannel approach, selling directly to consumers online using a subscription model, and disrupted the prestigious skincare market and industry in Japan. He defied conventional wisdom that retail success relies on department stores and wholesalers in distribution, growing revenue to more than $60 million by 2019. The company continued to grow even during the Covid-19 pandemic that began in 2020 while incumbent competitors experienced negative growth or, worse, losses.
In 2021, French cosmetics and skincare giant L’Oréal acquired Takami, whose brand is now globally situated within L’Oréal Luxe. In Japan, Takami’s business continues to grow while remaining faithful to its direct-to-consumer roots and eschewing department-store distribution, even today.
This event is the latest instalment in the popular Conversation With series. ACCJ Independent Business Committee co-chair Steven Bleistein will begin an on-stage conversation with Okamura, partway through which the audience will be invited to join. Ample time will be allotted for questions from the audience.
No slides and no speeches. Just lively discussion, your questions, and lots of business wisdom. If you are a manager involved in any kind of Japan market expansion or development, or a leader looking to grow your business with gusto, this event is not to be missed.

Event Details
Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2023Time: 12:00-14:00 (in-person); 12:55-14:00 (virtual)Venue: Tokyo American Club, Manhattan Room (B2F)Fee: JPY 4,700 SpCCJ members / JPY 8,100 non-members(this includes drinks and finger food)
Seats for SpCCJ are limited to 10, first come first serve.
The deadline for registration is Thursday, April 13, 2023 (17:00) or when seats are full.
Organize and co-organize: American Chamber of Commerce in Japan, French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan; Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan

Registration for this event is closed.

COSENTINO, Going Beyond the Surface
2023-04-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Cosentino City Tokyo Showroom
Just forty years ago, Cosentino Group, a family-owned company that produces and distributes high-value innovative surfaces, began its first international operations with a small team of 17 people. Today the group employ more than 5,000 people worldwide and more than 90% of Cosentino Group’s financial turnover comes from international markets.
Cosentino bases its development on international expansion, an innovative research and development program, respect for the environment and sustainability, and its ongoing corporate commitment to society and the local communities where it operates, education, equality and health & safety.
The company has changed the way its products engage with the architecture and design ecosystem through the Cosentino City showroom. Located in the city centre in the key design capitals around the globe, since 2022, they are also in Tokyo.
Join us on April 13, at Cosentino City Tokyo, and experience and discover what has driven Cosentino’s growth from their Japan General Manager, Mamoru Seko.

Event Details
Date: Thursday, April 13, 19:00 – 21:00 (registration opens at 18:30)Place: Cosentino City Tokyo Showroom (Please click here to see the location)イノックス青山 6 Chome-4-14 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062Price: SpCCJ Members 6,000 JPY / Others 8,000 JPY incl. buffet & drinks (beer, wine, soft drinks)
Registration: Please find the form at the bottom of this page.Registration & Cancellation Deadline: 10 April 2023, 17h*It is on a first come first served basis. Cancellations after this date and no-shows will be charged fully

About Mamoru Seko
MAMORU SEKO, General Manager of Cosentino Japan.
Cosentino is a global, Spanish company that produces and distributes high-value innovative and sustainable surface solutions for the world of Architecture & Design. After having experienced many European imported interior products throughout his career, he joined Cosentino to develop Japan market with technologically advanced and high-performance ultra-compact stone solutions in large format and has been successful in leading it so far as mainly uses for worktops, wall claddings, and floorings.

CLIC 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, Greek, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish and Swiss Chambers.

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[Save the Date] - 2023 Annual General Meeting
2023-03-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Online
The 2023 Annual General Meeting will be held online on Thursday, 23 March, from 17h JST until 19h JST.
AGENDA

Consent to hold a virtual AGM: The Members should agree on the meeting format.
Amendments to the AoI: Adapt the text to the State’s legal counsel suggestions.
FY2022 Financial statements: The SpCCJ presents its last year’s financial statements to its members for approval.
FY2023 Budget: The SpCCJ presents its FY2023 budget to its members for approval.
Election of the board of directors and auditor: The members elect the board of directors for the period 2022 – 2024.

All the documentation will be shared with the members during the voting process.

On Friday, March 3, the SpCCJ will begin accepting applications for the 2023-2024 SpCCJ Board of Directors term. Below you will find everything you need to know about the upcoming elections, what being on the SpCCJ’s board entails requirements to become and member of the board, and why you may wish to consider joining, to help steer one of Japan’s active and fast-growing chambers in the year ahead.
Serving as a board member of the SpCCJ is an exceptional opportunity to lead and develop activities central to the Spain-Japan business network. While serving on the board requires energy, drive and commitment, it also provides a rewarding opportunity to give back to the community, fostering growth opportunities between the two nations.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is a group of 5-15 current SpCCJ corporate members, elected by other members to address pressing issues and strategies on how to ensure that the organization is operating in the best interest of its stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, employees, and the community.
The Board of Directors decide the purpose and the overall direction of the SpCCJ, and puts in place the strategy for achieving the goals set out for the year. Key responsibilities of the board, in combination with the SpCCJ’s Executive Director, include:

Setting suitable organisational aims and objectives;
Setting a budget which allows the SpCCJ to fulfil its purpose;
Agreeing on policies, targets and priorities;
Monitoring and reviewing the performance of the SpCCJ and the Secretariat.

Each board member will elect to join one of 6 working groups, all of which the SpCCJ has identified as crucial for the future sustainable growth of business in Japan. The working groups help define themes, content and events of interest to the Chamber and support membership growth.

Joining Forces on International Women’s Day 2023 to #EmbraceEquity
2023-03-08 19:00 - 21:00 | L’espace @ CCIFJ, Nihonbashi Honcho Ys Building, 1F, 2 Chome-2-2 Nihonbashihoncho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0023, Japan
SpCCJ is proud to be marking International Women’s Day 2023 with this #EmbraceEquity event, hosted in collaboration with the British (BCCJ), Belgian-Luxembourg (BLCCJ) and French (CCIFJ) Chambers of Commerce in Japan.
International Women’s Day (IWD) – celebrated annually on March 8 – is a global initiative that celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity in, among other places, the public and private sectors.
This year’s global theme is #EmbraceEquity. Equity might look different for every organisation, depending on size and resources, which is why this year we are teaming up with three other foreign chambers of commerce in Japan to hear from cross-industry leaders of very different backgrounds, on what it truly means to embrace equity within their organisations, and what processes they have in place to create the mindsets and practices needed to create an equitable workplace environment.

We are pleased to invite Junko Kubokawa, Representative Director and President, Croda Japan KK, Natalia Sanz Laviña, CEO, YSLA Architects, Hiroko Suzuki, President & CEO, Kyowa Industrial Co., Anne-Line Rey, Sales Project Director, Head of Osaka Expo 2025, GL Events Japan KK, and Tomoyo Hiraoka, VP, Chief HR Officer, Mitsubishi Chemical Group, to share their insights on the topic, acknowledging the work already being done in organisations and communities to respond to workplace inequities, and addressing what the key roles are for individuals, corporates and governments in pushing the agenda forward and taking the strides needed to truly advance gender equity in the future.

Event Details
Date: Wednesday 8 March 2023
Time: 19:00-21:00 (doors open at 18:30)
1-hour panel, 1-hour networking
Venue: L’espace @ CCIFJ
Nihonbashi Honcho Ys Bldg. 1F, 2-2-2 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0023
Fee: JPY 5,000 SpCCJ members / JPY 7,000 non-members
(this includes drinks and finger food)
Registration: SpCCJ Registration Form
Seats for SpCCJ are limited to 25, first come first serve.
The deadline for registration is Friday 3 March 5:00 pm or when seats are full.

Panellist

Natalia Sanz Laviña, CEO of YSLA Architects
Spanish architect holds a master’s degree from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. She worked as a project manager for Kengo Kuma and Associates in both Tokyo and Paris offices from 2008 till 2018 before opening YSLA architects in Tokyo. Her firm designs for public and private clients and her work spans from exhibition design to residential, hospitality and office buildings. Awarded among others with the DesignArt Tokyo 2019 for the exhibition Garden of Eden at Spiral Aoyama and the Good Design Award 2021 for the Shinjuku hotel conversion amid the pandemic. Among her academic activities, she has organized the cross-cultural workshop “Mediterranean blind and Japanese Sudare” and has been invited to lecture on Environmental Architecture at Chuo University Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Hiroko Suzuki, Representative Director and President, Kyowa Sangyo
Hiroko graduated from the University of Denver, USA in Accounting and Business Administration, and after a first experience in Los Angeles, she came back to Japan and started at Kyowa Sangyo in 1985 in charge of financial affairs and deputy manager of the computer-related operations section. After several positions, she became the Representative Director and President in 2001.
She is very active and takes several roles in the Gunma prefecture, advising in finance and in manufacturing
industries. She has received several awards, one global award from Gunma prefecture, the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Excellent Manager Award for Female Managers as well as a letter of appreciation from the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare
(For many years of service as a member of the Gunma District Minimum Wage Council).

Junko Kubokawa, Representative Director and President, Croda Japan KK

Junko is the Representative Director & President of Croda Japan K.K., headquartered in Tokyo and with production & R&D sites in Shiga Prefecture.
Junko also serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan and is currently leading the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Taskforce. She also serves as Vice Chairperson of the Japan Cosmetic Suppliers Association.
Previously Junko held positions of Division Heads in Japan at BASF Japan and at Ciba-Geigy / Ciba Specialty Chemicals, in the speciality chemicals business for personal care, life science and other applications.
Junko has a bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Tokyo and an MBA from INSEAD, France.

Tomoyo Hiraoka, Vice President, Chief Human Resource Officer, Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation

Tomoyo started her career at one of the Japanese HQ with a long-history company in 2002 and worked as a salesperson at first. As she changed her career to Human Resources specialist, she started to experience the lead position of global projects including M&A in 2008, then expanded her capability and responsibility wider. Currently, Tomoyo holds the position of Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Mitsubishi Chemical Group.

Anne-Line Rey, Sales Project Director & Head of OSAKA EXPO 2025, GL events Japan KK

Anne-Line Rey has been working in Japan since 2002, first as a JET participant (Japan Exchange and Teaching Program), and then as an economist in a French bank. Afterwards, she joined a foreign event company based in Japan, before becoming a consultant specialising in business-to-local authorities relations. This led her to GL events Japan, where she has been working for 7 years, in charge of first Japanese development, then procurement, and now Osaka 2025 and sales. These include the Rugby World Cup 2019, Tokyo 2020, and other events.

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Running for My Life: One Lost Boy's Journey from the Killing Fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games
2023-02-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Cosentino City Tokyo Showroom
第二次スーダン内戦の戦中、多くの少年が兵士たちに拉致され、地獄のような収容所に監禁された。ロペス・ロモングも拉致された少年の一人であった。だが、彼は絶望的な状況にあっても希望を失わず、人事を尽くして天命を待った。彼は謎の三人の少年の助けを得て収容所を脱出し、矢のように走った。その前途に彼を待っていたのは、アメリカとオリンピックと偉大な使命であった･･････愛と勇気と希望と感動の実話の初邦訳‼
株式会社DELTA COMMERCE JAPANの事業の一つとして新しく誕生した出版社『プリズムBOOKS』が、この度、第3刊として、『いのちをかけた疾走（原題:Running for my life)』を発表いたします。
スーダン内戦の戦中難民キャンプで10年以上も苦汁をなめたのち、NIKEのスポンサー選手としてオリンピックに出場したロペス•ロモングの波乱万丈の自伝です。
2月20日（月）19:00に、本書の発表会を行います。またこの機会にプリズムBOOKSがこれまでに出版した書籍もご紹介したいと思います。
当日は、プリズムBOOKS創設者、編集長、そして『いのちをかけた疾走』の訳者が登壇いたします。
皆様のご来場をお待ちしております。

Running for My Life is not a story about Africa or track-and-field athletics. It is about outrunning the devil and achieving the impossible; it is about faith, diligence, and the desire to give back. It is the American dream come true and a stark reminder that saving one can help save thousands more.
Prisma Books, a young editorial group owned by our corporate member Delta Commerce Japan is making their public presentation coinciding with the launching of their 3rd book, a fascinating story about Lopez Lomong. From his survival in a prison refugee camp during the Sudanese Civil War to being a Nike-sponsored athlete on the U.S. Olympic Team.
Join us on Monday, February 20 from 19h to discover this, and other stories published by Prisma Books in a panel with its founder, the chief editor, and a Japanese translator followed by a networking time with delicious flavours of Spain through a featuring collaboration between Oui Wine, paella el Paeller and other surprises.

新進気鋭の出版社 プリズムBOOKS 最新刊（第3刊）
『いのちをかけた疾走』発表会
日時:2月20日（月）
開会:19:00
閉会:21:00
場所:Consentino City Tokyo, 青山
内容:ご来場のお客様とオンライン上のお客様との質疑応答という形になります。
料金:無料
Event Details
Date: 20 February 2023
Time: From 19:00h – 21:00h
Place: Cosentino City Tokyo Showroom (Please click here to see the location)
Price: Free (Registration Needed)
Language: Spanish / Japanese
Registration: Find the form at the bottom of this page.
Registration & Cancellation Deadline: 17 February 2023, 15h

Previous Books
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How to make good things happen
マリアン・ロハス
Marián Rojas

よいことには計画が必要
著者は、医学と心理学の最新の研究、ならびに人間についての鋭い観察の成果に基づき、より幸せな人生を築くため参考になる種々の考察を教える。たとえば、脳の様々な分野を知り活性化させること、人生の目標を立てること、意志を鍛えること、心の知能指数を伸ばすこと、適切な自己主張、過度な自己批判と要求を避けること、楽観的な見方の重要性を再認識すること、など。
著者について。
マリアン・ロハス博士は、ナバラ大学の医学部を卒業。マドリードのスペイン精神医学研究所に勤務。主な仕事として、不安症、うつ病、人格障害、行動障害の患者の治療と家族療法である。メキシコのIPADE大学の客員教授も勤めている。スペイン以外の地域での様々なプロジェクトやボランティア活動にも参加している。
２００７年からはスペインと海外で、ストレスと幸せ、教育、ソーシャルネットワークと画像、またうつ病と身体的病気などを扱う講演を行っている。
２０１８年にはビジネスの世界での感情とモチベーションと幸福に関するプロジェクト（ILUSSIO）を立ち上げた。
An empowering journey through the mechanisms of the mind from one of the world’s leading mental health experts.
For those in pursuit of a better life, psychiatrist Marian Rojas Estapé presents the essential guide to neuroscience-driven mindfulness. Understanding your brain, managing your emotions, and being aware of your responses to stressors can give you greater self-control. Rather than a gimmicky guidebook, this is a thorough look at how our brains react to stress, threats, hyperstimulation, and the vices of our digital age. With proven techniques backed by solid, up-to-date psychiatric research, Estapé teaches us how to make the best of our lives.
Combining science, psychology, and philosophy, Estapé delivers practical advice about how we can cultivate a happy existence. This includes understanding the parts of the brain, setting healthy goals and objectives, strengthening willpower, cultivating emotional intelligence, developing assertiveness, avoiding excessive self-criticism and self-demand, and mastering the proven art of optimism.

ビジネスの現場
The business world
大江正彦
Oe Masahiko

著者は20年に及ぶアメリカでのビジネス体験を持つ。アメリカのビジネス界、特にホワイトカラーの間ではMBAを取得しているか否かが大きな鍵を握っている。MBAを取得していないと出世どころか、就職すら出来ないケースが多々ある。それ程迄に尊重されているMBAであるが、著者は疑問を抱く。それは、頭でっかちになって、ビジネスの現場で通用しないMBA取得者を多く見てきたからだ。物を売るとは、お客様本位とはどういう事かを、著者の体験を通じて語っている。
著者について。
1946 年（昭和21 年）12 月３日生、1970 年同志社大学経済学部卒業、1970 年松下電器（パナソニック）貿易入社、1984 年アメリカ松下電器（在、ニュージャージー州）出向、1987 年ナショナルホームアプライアンス社（ロスアンジェルス）設立経営責任者、1994 年ハワイ松下電器（ホノルル）総支配人、2002 年５ 月久光アメリカ（ロスアンジェルス）出向副社長、2008 年４ 月同志社女子大学英文学科嘱託講師中小企業基盤整備機構国際化支援アドバイザー、現在：京都・大阪日米協会会員、ハワイ滞在時：ハワイ日本クラブ会長、ホノルルシンフォニー合唱団理事長。
The author has 20 years of business experience in the United States, where the key to success in business, especially among white-collar workers, is having an MBA. There are many cases where one cannot even get a job without one, so much so that the author has doubts about the MBA degree. He has seen many MBA graduates who are egg-headed, as it were, to the point of not being able to succeed. Through his own experience, the author explains what it means to sell something and what it means to be customer-oriented.
Oe Masahiko was born on December 3, 1946, he graduated from Doshisha University in 1970 with a degree in economics, and joined Matsushita Electric (Panasonic) in 1970. In 1984 he was transferred to National Home Appliance Company (New Jersey, USA), was made General Manager of Matsushita Electric Company (Los Angeles) in 1987, and Executive Officer in 1994 (based in Honolulu). In May 2002 he became Vice President of Hisamitsu America (Los Angeles). In April 2008 he became a contract lecturer at Doshisha Women’s University, Department of English Literature, and advisor for internationalization support, at the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan. While in Hawaii he served as President of the Japan Club of Hawaii, and President of the Honolulu Symphony Chorus. Currently, he is a member of the Japan-America Society of Kyoto and Osaka.

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Young Professional Mentoring Program - Dinner with Santiago Iñiguez
2023-02-19 18:00 - 20:00
Following the activities included in our 2023 YP Mentoring Program, we are happy to announce that the participants will join us for dinner with Santiago Iñiguez, President of IE University and a recognized influencer in global higher education.
Iniguez is a regular speaker at international conferences and frequently contributes to different journals and media on higher education and executive development. He is a Global LinkedIn Influencer and has been recognized as the leading Spanish influencer in Management.
After the kick-off webinar that will be held on February 14, the attendees will have the opportunity to exchange their visions and ideas about education, professional development and mentoring with Iñiguez during a dinner with a Spanish atmosphere.
We would like to express our gratitude to IE University for their support of the SpCCJ’s YP Mentoring program.

Santiago Iñiguez

Santiago Iñiguez de Onzoño is the President of IE University and a recognized influencer in global higher education. He was the first recipient (2019) of the Founders Award by Thinkers50, the prestigious global ranking of thoughtful leaders in Management.
He is the author of “The Learning Curve: How Business Schools Are Reinventing Education” (2011), “Cosmopolitan Managers: Executive Education That Works” (2016), and “In An Ideal Business: How the Ideas of 10 Female Philosophers bring value to the Workplace” (2020), as well as co-editor of “Business Despite Borders: Companies in the Age of Populist Anti-Globalization” (2018), and “Executive Education After The Pandemic. A Vision For The Future” (forthcoming, 2021), and “Philosophy Inc.: Applying Wisdom to Everyday Management” (forthcoming, 2023), all published by Palgrave Macmillan (Springer).
Iniguez is a regular speaker at international conferences and frequently contributes to different journals and media on higher education and executive development. He is a Global LinkedIn Influencer and has been recognized as the leading Spanish influencer in Management.
Iñiguez is one of the founders and board members of Headspring, a joint venture between IE Business School and the Financial Times, offering custom programs for companies. He also serves on the boards of EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development), Renmin University Business School (China), Antai Business School (Jiao Tong University, China), LUISS Business School (Italy), Mazars University (France), FGV-EASP Fundaçao Getulio Vargas (Brazil), and King Abdulaziz University (Saudi Arabia). He was the first European to become Chair of the Board of AACSB, the global association of business schools.
Iniguez is the former Dean of IE Business School and has played a leading role in business education. He was portrayed by the Financial Times as “one of the most significant figures in promoting European business schools internationally”. He was the first European appointed as “Dean of the Year” by Poets & Quants (2017).
Iniguez is a Professor of Strategic Management. He holds a Degree in Law, a PhD in Moral Philosophy and Jurisprudence (Complutense University, Spain) and an MBA from IE Business School. He was a Recognized Student at the University of Oxford, UK.

7th Inter-Chamber Ski and Networking Event
2023-02-18 10:00 - 21:00 | Lotte Arai Resort, 1966 Ryozenji, Myoko City, Niigata
Skiers, Snowboarders and Onsen Fans – Japan is open again and so is our winter networking event for 2023!
The 7th edition on Feb. 18th, 2023, will bring us back to the Lotte Arai Resort, in Niigata, which did a fantastic job to realize the 2022 edition despite the difficult circumstances resulting from Covid-19 measures.
Members, friends and families of foreign chambers of commerce join us for a friendly race and a great evening networking party in the mountains of Niigata.
With around 100 people attending, this is probably the largest inter-chamber weekend retreat in Japan.
Organized by foreign chambers in Japan, half the attendees are usually Japanese, the other half are foreign nationals. Families, partners and children are most welcome!
Please find also event flyer HERE!
Venue:
Lotte Arai Resort
1966 Ryozenji, Myoko City, Niigata
Tel. +81 255-75-1100
Approx. 20 Minutes from the Jyoetsu Myoko shinkansen station by shuttle bus or taxi.
Date: 18 February 2023, race and evening award party
Accommodation can be arranged freely by participants themselves, fitting their needs as families, groups of friends or single participants.
Note: the evening networking party will take place in the Lotte Arai Resort.
For early birds who decide by end of December 2022, you can reserve your room according to the following prices:
For single: JPY 20.000 per night (room only)
For double: JPY 25.000 per night (room only)
For triple: JPY 28.000 per night (room only)
The above prices are subject to a 10% tax and a local onsen fee (JPY 150 per guest older than 12 years old). Some discounts also apply to preschoolers who sleep with their parents.
Breakfast: Adult (incl. tax): JPY 2.420, Child: JPY 1.540
Breakfast and Dinner: Adult (incl. tax): JPY 6.710, Child: JPY 4.180
*Child: 4 to 12 years old, free for under 3 years old
For early birds: please contact the Hotel directly via Mail (koike_y@lotte.net), Mr. Koike, and use the email title/subject: “InterChamber Ski Race 2023,” followed by your name (= the name of the person who is in charge for your family or group of friends for the booking.

Race tickets

JPY 2,500 for Ski/ Snowboard adult
JPY 1,250 for those under 20 years old

Award Party

JPY 6,600 for participants over 12 years old
JPY 3,300 for school kids til 12 years old
free for Preschooler

For your information
Lift Ticket, please arrange yourself, can be bought directly at the hotel.

Ticket for 12+ years old: JPY 4.840/1day, JPY 9,020 /2day
Ticket for 7-11 years old: JPY 3.080/1 day, JPY 5.720 /2day

We are also inviting companies to become sponsors of this event!
Either as the main sponsor for the event/networking evening or for sponsoring raffle prizes.
Email us (tokyo@advantageaustria.org), we need your support!

Participating Chambers:

Are you not a member of the SpCCJ yet? Find out more about the membership category and benefits on our website and contact us at info@spanishchamber.or.jp. Memberships are available from JPY10,000/year.

Young Professional Mentoring Program – Kick Off Seminar
2023-02-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Participants are ready, and the matching process is finished. Is now time to officially launch the 2023 SpCCJ’s YP Mentoring Program. For this occasion, we have again appealed to our favourite mentoring expert, IE University’s Professor Dr Celia de Anca.
Join us on February 14 at 19h for this online session of 60 minutes, targeting both mentors and mentees, in which Celia will explain the different stages of the mentoring process, and best practices and will share some recommendations to make a mentoring relationship successful and lasting.
This webinar is free and open to everyone interested in mentoring and professional development so do not hesitate to join us even if you are not participating in our programme.

Event Details
Date: 14 February 2023
Time: From 19:00h – 20:00h
Place: Online
Price: Free
Registration: Find the form at the bottom of this page.
Registration & Cancellation Deadline: 14 February 2023, 15h

About the Speaker

Dr Celia de Anca is currently the Deputy Dean for Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion, and the Director of the Center for Diversity in Global Management at IE University, where she is also a professor of Diversity and Islamic Finance.
Previously, she was the Director of Corporate Programmes at the Euro-Arab Management School (EAMS), Granada. She has also worked for the Fundación Cooperación Internacional y Promoción Ibero-América Europa. (CIPIE) and at the International Division of Banco de Santander. She has a master’s degree from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy (Boston), and from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. She holds a degree and PhD from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, with a comparative thesis on Islamic, ethical/ecological investment funds and on the London Market.
She is the Author of Beyond Tribalism, Palgrave McMillan 2012, and co-author of Managing Diversity in the Global Organization. Macmillan 2007. She had articles published in specialised journals, in addition to regular articles in the press. She was an external advisor of Merrill Lynch’s Diversity & Inclusion Council up to 2009. She was an external advisor of Merrill Lynch’s Diversity & Inclusion Council up to 2009. She has been a member of the Ethics Committee of InverCaixa’s s Ethics Fund since 2010 and an IFN Advisory Board Member and a member of the IMEFM Editorial Advisory Board since 2020.
She was named female executive of 2008 by the Business Women’s Association of Madrid. (ASEME) Ms. de Anca is fluent in Spanish, English, French and Arabic. Her work is regularly cited by the most influential thinkers, among them Zygmunt Bauman in his final book, Retrotopia. Her work received numerous distinctions, such as the 2019 Highly Commended Award for the paper Spanish Women’s Career Inhibitors 2007-2017. by Literati Emerald Publishing. or Best article of Corporate Governance: An International Review in 2016. Dr. de Anca is listed among the 2013 thinkers50 ranking of global management scholars.

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Tapas Night Shinnenkai
2023-01-26 18:30 - 21:00 | Cosentino City Tokyo Showroom
Our popular networking event is back again in January!
A shinnenkai is generally held among co-workers or friends in January. Like the many festivals and celebrations that the Japanese are known for, a shinnenkai is their way of getting together to celebrate a new year and to make promises to each other to do their best for this year while wishing each other good luck and fortune.
Join us on Thursday, January 26 and celebrate shinnenkai with the Spanish professional network in Japan while enjoying a delicious selection of Spanish tapas prepared by La Dehesa, especially for the occasion and free-flow drinks of wine and cava generously provided by the event sponsors (C.V.N.E/三国ワイン, Felix Solis Avantis, Grupo Freixenet, Garcia Carrion, Oui Wine and Sukoruni Wine).
The TAPAS NIGHT is a networking event organized by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan (SpCCJ) to provide a place where Spaniards can mingle with other Spaniards and friends and create the perfect occasion for establishing personal relationships and rapport with business partners.
Event Details
Date: 26 January 2023
Time: From 18:30h – 21:00h
Place: Cosentino City Tokyo Showroom (Please click here to see the location)
Capacity: 50 people
Price: SpCCJ Members 4,000 JPY / Others 5,000 JPY (+ processing fees)
Registration: Click here if you cannot see the form below
Registration & Cancellation Deadline: 20 January 2023
*It is on a first come first served basis with a capacity of 50 people only. Cancellations after this date and no-shows will be charged fully

SpCCJ Young Professional Mentoring Program II
2023-01-03 - 2023-07-01
The registration form is at the bottom of this page.

The SpCCJ would like to bring the experience and industry knowledge of its business network by continuing with the SpCCJ Young Professional Mentoring Program to support our young professionals to develop their careers and support their personal growth as a member of society.
The SpCCJ YP Mentoring Program will match mentors & mentees and, during 6 months, aim to create the perfect environment where mentors will provide support to their mentees regularly, giving counselling on career and work-related matters but also providing other advice and useful information.
Application for becoming a Mentor and Mentee will be open from January 3 until January 19. This program is free of charge.

Who can participate?

You can participate as a mentee if you are a young professional in your late 20s or early 30s. Anyone fitting in this age range could apply to be part of the program however, individual members and young employees of a corporate or association member will be prioritised.

Mentors will be experienced professionals, willing to commit to YP’s self-development. We will accept applications from individual or corporate members’ professionals who wish to volunteer. We will consider also non-members’ candidacies from experienced professionals with a close relationship with the SpCCJ and a strong commitment to the mentoring process.

What participants say about the SpCCJ YP Mentoring program

❝I found this program to be thoroughly organized and well-managed. SpCCJ made the introduction to my mentee and found the pairing very well as I could share my personal information and experiences.❞
2022 edition, Mentor.

❝His experience helps me a lot, and also the easy and comfortable communication helped me to open up to him.❞
2022 edition, Mentee.

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Spain Japan Business Contribution Awards 2022
2022-11-25 | Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon, 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001, Japan
Save the date for the 2022 Spain-Japan Business Contribution Awards (SJBCA).

The highlight of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan’s calendar will be held on Friday 25 November.
This ceremony has started since 2016. The Board of Directors of the SpCCJ decided to recognise successful relations between Spain and Japan through the awards programme, “Spain Japan Business Contribution Awards”.
In 2016, the Award was given to LaLiga, whose President Javier Tebas flew from Spain for the ceremony, to recognize LaLiga’s impressive work around Sports Business, from broadcasting and digital, to fan merchandise and travel, which influenced the Japanese football business a lot. In its second year in 2017, the Award was presented to Rakuten’s CEO, Mr Hiroshi Mikitani for their remarkable contribution to Spain Japan commercial relationship by investing in Spain in various sectors. Rakuten is also recognised globally as the Main Global Partner and the first-ever Official Innovation & Entertainment Partner of FC Barcelona since 1 July 2018. In 2018 we presented the Award to the Spanish multi-national automotive engineering company Gestamp Autotech Japan, to recognise their outstanding performance in Japan, which includes the launch of their R&D Centre in Tokyo and also the opening of production plants in Mie prefecture in Japan. In 2019, the award’s ceremony took place at the Residence of H.M. Ambassador of Spain to Japan, Jorge Toledoand the Award was presented to Fast Retailing Co, Ltd, to celebrate their rapid expansion in Spain with store openings of their signature brand UNIQLO, in various locations in Spain. In 2020, award’s ceremony took place at our corporate member hotel, The Prince Park Tower Tokyo Hotel. In this fifth year, the SpCCJ presented for the first time “the joint award” to Japan Airlines (JAL) and Amadeus IT Group S.A. (Amadeus) for making outstanding contributions to Spain Japan commercial relationship through their partnership agreement signed last year in 2019.
Last year, we presented the award to the Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta and his company SPORTS&LIFE (S&L) at our corporate member hotel, the Tokyo EDITION. We recognized his outstanding career in football both in Spain and Japan and also his contribution to strengthening Spain Japan business relations through his various projects at S&L. This is an excellent night out and an opportunity to entertain your guests with a top-class evening meal, drinks, and great prizes for raffle winners. For more information and registration → Spain-Japan Business Contribution Awards 2022 – The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan

Webinar: E-Preservation Act – Stay Tax-Compliant beyond 2024 (JP|EN)
2022-11-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Online
This webinar is organised by Austrian Business Council with SpCCJ’s participation.
With the 2021 Japan tax reform of the E-Preservation Act (Act on Book and Record Keeping through Electronic Methods or 電子帳簿保存法) a further step in digitalizing tax related processes has been taken. The changes will be more fundamental as the possibility to preserve records of so called “electronic transactions” in hard copy format has been abolished from January 2022, with the possibility of a deferred implementation over a period of two years. Accordingly, from 1 January 2024 taxpayers will be obliged to preserve “electronic transactions” in an electromagnetic format, which is accompanied by certain rules and standards for handling and storing information electronically.
This webinar will provide an introduction to the rules for electronic preservation for all types of company records, i.e. accounting books, scanned documents and electronic transactions, and will explore the available tools and measures to stay compliant for preserving records in an electronic format.
The format is a 10min English introduction in the main points relevant followed by a 30min Japanese explanation covering details of the new regulations.
Topics will inter alia include:

Definition of types of company records per the E-Preservation Act
Methods for storing information electronically per the type of records
Practical solutions for required systems and processes

Q&A and guidance published by the National Tax Agency Japan
Speakers: Mazars in Japan
Juergen Dumont
Director
Juergen is a Director in the Outsourcing practice of Mazars in Japan. He draws on 27 years of experience from roles in Professional Services and Management in Germany and Japan. He started his career with providing audit and tax advisory services in Duesseldorf and Tokyo, followed by assuming two senior finance roles at German companies in the software and the manufacturing business. Before joining Mazars in Japan Juergen provided tax compliance, outsourcing and market entry support services at a Big 4 tax advisory firm in Tokyo. Due to his experience from working for international organizations at headquarter and subsidiary level, Juergen is destined for assisting foreign-owned companies doing business in Japan. With his dedicated and proactive approach he adds the value clients can expect to receive.

Kentaro Togashi
Manager
Kentaro is a Manager in the Outsourcing practice of Mazars in Japan. He has 7 years of experience as an admin manager at a listed venture capital firm. He also worked as a sales representative at the Japan Desk of Mazars Thailand for more than 5 years, assisting Japanese companies doing business in Thailand. He possesses comprehensive knowledge and experiences related to general corporate and legal affairs, accounting and financial reporting (IFRS and J-GAAP), disclosure, international and domestic taxation, investor relations, finance and corporate planning. Kentaro’s focus at Mazars is developing and offering tailored service solutions to clients.​

Mazars in Japan
Mazars is an international audit, outsourcing, tax and financial advisory firm, operating as a united partnership in more than 90 countries. Mazars works as one integrated team, leveraging expertise, scale and cultural understanding to deliver dedicated and tailored services for helping clients make the most of business opportunities and operate with confidence.
2021年度税制改正において、電子帳簿保存法(E-Preservation Act)についても改正が行われました。2022年１月より、納税者は税務計算の根拠資料として「電子取引」(electronic transactions)を保存する際に、プリントアウトした紙資料は認められず、一定の条件を満たした上で電子データのまま保存することが求められます。当改正には２年の宥恕期間が設けられていますが、2024年１月以降は、電子データでの保存が必要です。
当ウェビナーでは税務において利用する文書（帳簿、スキャンされた書類、電子取引）の各分類ごとの電子保存のルールの概要と、ルールを遵守するための方法を解説いたします。
主なトピックは以下のとおりです。
• 電子帳簿保存法の対象となる資料の分類と概要
• 各資料の分類ごとの保存方法
• IT及び業務プロセスの観点からの実務的な対応方法
• 国税庁の一問一答及びガイドライン
Date: 9 November 2022, Wednesday
Time: 4.30pm JST, 8.30am CET
Language: 10min English introduction followed by 30min detailed explanation
Registration (free of charge): please click here
Organiser:

Participating Chambers:

The stable supply of renewable energy – what can we learn from Spain’s power system reforms?
2022-10-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
On Tuesday, the 25th October, the Head of the Commercial Office of the Spanish Embassy in Japan, Fernando Hernández Jiménez-Casquet will deliver an online seminar – “The stable supply of renewable energy – what can we learn from Spain’s power system reforms?” .
He is also the expert in this field as he has held key positions in the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) and the Spanish National Market Competition Commission, so this will be a great opportunity to gain insights of the renewable energy in Spain.
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Details of the Online Seminar
Title: “The stable supply of renewable energy – what can we learn from Spain’s power system reforms?”
Date & Time: 18:30-20:00 on Tuesday, 25th October 2022
Speaker: Fernando Hernández Jiménez-Casquet　(Head of the Commercial Office of Spain)
Language: Japanese and Spanish
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HQZHEet7SsKuxpOfj5ESSeWam3jilUfiRAAfpgPnCXE/viewform?ts=632977ce&edit_requested=true

日本語はこちらから：2022年第3回経済商務参事官エルナンデス氏講演会案内状

European Joint Chambers Networking Party 2022
2022-10-18 18:30 - 21:00 | Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon, 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001, Japan
We are pleased to announce the next edition of the traditional European Joint Chambers Networking Party, held this year on Tuesday, October 18 at The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon.
This year, we will also take the occasion to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the creation of the European Business Council.
So come and join the must-attend event of the year for networking with business people from European Chambers of commerce and be part of the celebration with fine food and free-flow drinks !

Event Details
Date: Tue, October 18th
Time: 19h – 21h (Doors open at 18:30h)
Food & Drink: 2 hours of free-flowing canapes and drinks
Venue: The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon
4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato Ku, Tokyo 105-0001 Japan
Price:

8,000 Members
12,000 Non-Members

Registration: European Joint Chamber Networking Party 2022 | Cognito Forms
Registration deadline: October 7, 2022

Participating Chambers:

Are you not a member of the SpCCJ yet? Find out more about the membership category and benefits on our website and contact us at info@spanishchamber.or.jp. Memberships are available from JPY10,000/year.

Luncheon: "Opportunities and Challenges in future of Higher Education" with IE University
2022-10-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Kimpton Shinjuku
We are pleased to inform you about the Luncheon: “Opportunities and Challenges in future of Higher Education” with our corporate member, IE University.
Keeping updating the skill set is essential for career development in an era of unpredictability, fast-paced changes, and quick technological advances but these also represent a challenge from the educational institutions’ side.
Andrea Longaretti, Global Head of Recruitment & Admissions, and Board of Directors at the Spanish education company IE will speak with SpCCJ’s Director David Yeregui and answer all your questions about the opportunities and challenges of higher education, what it holds in the future and how it reshapes talent development.
Join us for this lunch dialogue held at the fancy Kimpton Shinjuku inspired by New York’s art and fashion scene, where you will listen to the inspiring talk from Andrea with the spectacular view from the 17th floor and meet new inspiring people.
IE is one of the leading European higher education institutions, whose belief in innovation, diversity and entrepreneurship is an integral part of its drive towards academic excellence. IE’s learning model puts students at the centre, is eminently practical and ensures that they acquire not only the technical know-how but also the mindset and interpersonal skills.

Guest Speaker

Andrea Longaretti
Global Head of Recruitment & Admissions, and Board of Directors at IE
He is leading a global recruitment for finding the best and diverse talent for IE’s bachelor and master programs. Main responsibilities include: unlock the full potential of people, technology and data to differentiate recruiting experiences at scale; lead the recruiting strategy and execution for all areas of the business ensuring alignment to the institution goal; stay on top of new trends in the industry and marketplace and maintain up-to-date knowledge of recruiting issues and trends. His academic path includes experiences in Italy, where he achieved a Bachelor in Business Law from Bocconi University )Milan, in Argentina with an exchange program at Belgrano University (Buenos Aires) and finally in Madrid where he received an LLM in International Legal Practice by IE Law School.

Facilitator

David Yeregui Marcos del Blanco PhD
Partner, Quantum Group and DPI Group. Adjunt Professor at IE University
He is a Process and Robotics Engineer (2005) and PhD in Production and Computing Engineering with honors (2018). He also holds an M.Sc. Degree in International Business Management from ICEX and has co-authored over 20 articles in high-impact journals in Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, and Biotech.
He has been a resident in Japan since 2006, having worked as a Trading Officer at the Embassy of Spain in Japan in until 2008. Subsequently, he established the Science and Technology Department of the Instituto Cervantes.
In 2008, he co-founded the biotech group Genhelix, now Mabxience, currently valued at over $ 1Bn.
In Renewable Energy, he is Partner at Quantum Group and DPI Group in Tokyo and Singapore respectively, with over 500 MW put into operation.
In parallel, he is Adjunct Professor at IE University and has been the Lead Consultant for the Organization of American States (OAS) for the project “Cybersecurity applied to Electoral Processes in Latin American and the Caribbean Region” in 2018-2020.
He has been the Vice President of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan since 2017 and a Board Member of the European Business Council since 2018.
In 2017, he received the award “Engineer of the Year” and in 2021 the “Talent Abroad” award in his home town.

Event Details
Dialogue+Networking+Lunch
Title: “Opportunities and Challenges in future of Higher Education”
Language: English
Date&Time: 12:00-14:00 on Friday, 14th October, 2022 (Doors open at 11:30)

12:00 – 12:40 Dialogue + Q&A
12:40 – 13:00 Networking
13: 00 – 14:00 Lunch

Venue: Loft (17th Floor) at Kimpton Shinjuku
3 Chome-4-7 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan (Map)
Price: 5,000JPY (Members), 7,500(Non-Members)
Lunch: 3 course meal with dessert (Please note that the dietary requirements cannot be arranged for this event.)
Registration: 14102022 “Opportunities and Challenges in future of Higher Education” | Cognito Forms
Registration and Cancellation Deadline: 10th October 2022

Online Seminar (Free) – FoodTech
2022-10-13 16:00 - 17:30 | Online
On Thursday, the 13th October, the online seminar titled “FoodTech: Open Innovation Ecosystem” will be held, with the support of SpCCJ and co-sponsored by the Economic and Commercial Office of the Spanish Embassy and the Field for Knowledge Integration and Innovation (FKII).
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Details of the Online Seminar
Title: FoodTech: Japan and Spain’s first co-sponsored event “Ecosystem of Open Innovation – Introduction to the 2023 Spain FoodTech Exhibition”
Date & Time: 16:00-17:30 on Thursday, 13th October 2022
Sponsored by: ICEX, Economic and Commercial Office of the Embassy of Spain, and the Field for Knowledge Integration and Innovation (FKII)
Supported by: JETRO and SpCCJ
Language: Japanese and English
Registration: https://embassy-of-spain-20221013.peatix.com/view

Webinar: Growing your organization and attracting talent in a hybrid work environment in South East Asia
2022-10-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Online
Over the past two years, the world of work has changed. Our workforce has new expectations and priorities where employees prefer flexible work arrangements. Join our corporate members Globalization Partners, Mormedi and Michael Page in a webinar to show how you can harness top talent in this new normal of hybrid work.
Our expert speakers: Albert Barbe, Partner Manager at Globalization Partners; Albert Perez, Regional Director at Michael Page; and Juliane Trummer, VP Strategy and Design at Mormedi, and our moderator Jorge Calvo, Deputy Dean at Globis Management School Tokyo, Japan, as they provide valuable insights on:

How to attract and retain talent in the region.
Challenges of the post-pandemic remote work style and the hybrid solutions that can work.
How to tap into the market opportunities and the remote talent pool in the region.
How to overcome common challenges that arise when hiring international talent in the region.
How to grow in new markets without opening a legal entity.

Event Details
Date: Tuesday, 4th of October, 2022
Place: Zoom Online Webinar
Time: 9:00 am Spain / 3:00 pm Philippines / 4:00 pm South Korea and Japan
Language: English
Registration link: 20221004 Webinar: Growing your organization and attracting talent in a hybrid work environment in South East Asia | Cognito Forms
Registration Deadline: 12:00 pm JST on Tuesday, 3th of October
Platform: Zoom

Speakers & Moderator:
– Jorge Calvo, Deputy Dean at Globis Management School Tokyo, Japan
– Albert Pérez, Regional Director, Michael Page
– Juliane Trummer, VP Strategy and Design at Mormedi
– Albert Barbe, Partner Manager, Globalization Partners, Japan
