The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan

SpCCJ Young Professional Mentoring Program - A Guide to the Mentoring Process
2022-01-19 19:00 - 20:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | Online
This master class will be held as part of the mentoring program for young people that the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan (SpCCJ) is planning. The session of 60 minutes targeting both mentors and mentees, will explain the importance of mentorship and in concrete will focus on:

An exposition of concepts and basic aspects of “mentoring” (what it is about, its taxonomy, objectives, the differences between “mentoring” and “coaching”, etc.)
The importance of mentorship and how to leverage the opportunity
A detailed description of the “mentoring” process (its phases, “inputs”, “outputs” and skill for each of them, etc.) and of the main tools to carry it out
A set of recommendations (best practices) for the progress of the mentoring relation, from the mentor`s as well as from the mentee’s perspective

The SpCCJ plans to run a six-month mentoring program among its members and is currently accepting applications for both mentees and mentors from individual and corporate members. Interested people are highly encouraged to participate in this master class. You can participate as a mentee if you are a young employee of an individual or corporate member of our association. Mentors can be individual members or corporate members who wish to volunteer.
You can participate in the master class and then decide to apply for the program, or you can just attend the master class.

Professor

Dr. Celia de Anca is currently the Director of the Center for Diversity in Global Management and professor of Diversity and Islamic Finances at IE Business School. She was previously 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 Ph.D. 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 the Managing Diversity in the Global Organization. Macmillan 2007. She had articles published in specialized 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 has been a member of the Executive Committee of IE Business School from 2006 to 2016. She is a member of the Ethics Committee of InverCaixa’s Ethics Fund, Spain, and a member of the International Scientific Committee of the University Euromed in Marseille, France from 2004 to 2006. Member of the FAA Accreditation Panel for Islamic Finance (Malaysia) since 2017. She has received the award of the women executive of the year 2008 by the Business Women 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 last book, Retrotopia. Prof. Celia de Anca is listed at the 2013 top50 thinkers ranking of global management thinkers http://www.thinkers50.com/biographies/celia-de-anca/.

6th Inter-Chamber Ski Race
2022-02-12 10:00 - 21:00 | Tokyo
Dear SpCCJ members, Skiers, Snowboarders and Onsen Fans – our winter love story goes into its 6th edition! After we had to cancel our Ski and Snowboard event in 2021 due to the pandemic, we are now preparing for the 2022 edition, scheduled for the weekend of 11-12 February 2022.Winter sports lovers will notice that this coincides with the Olympic Winter Games in Beijing and we hope to get some digital exposure to the games at our retreat. Members, friends and families of foreign chambers of commerce retreat for a friendly race and a great evening networking party to the mountains of Niigata. With more than 120 people attending, this is probably the largest inter-chamber weekend retreat in Japan. While 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! Venue:Lotte Arai Resort1966 Ryozenji, Myoko City, NiigataTel. +81 255-75-1100Approx. 20 Minutes from the Jyoetsu Myoko shinkansen station by shuttle bus or taxi. Date: 12 February 2022, 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 until 10 December 2021, we can reserve the following prices:
For single: JPY 20.000 per Night (Room only)
For double: JPY 25.000 per Night (Room only)
For one adult and one child: JPY 23.000 per Night (Room only)
For two adults and one child: JPY 28.000 per Night (Room only)
For two adults and two children: JPY 31.000 per Night (Room only)
The above prices are subject to 10% tax and a local onsen fee (JPY 150 per person older than 12 years old).
Breakfast: Adult: JPY 2.200, Child: JPY 1.400
Dinner: Adult: JPY 3.900, Child: JPY 2.400
*Child: 4 to 12 years old, free for under 3 years oldFor early birds: we will provide you with a direct contact address to the hotel, so please contact the main organizer at the Austrian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (tokyo@advantageaustria.org) for your booking requests! Also, for guests who booked for the event last year, the hotel has your needs and data recorded, making it easy to book the same configuration as intended for last year. Race Tickets
JPY 2,500 for Ski/ Snowboard adult
JPY 1,250 for under 20 years old
Award Party
JPY 6,600 for participants over 12 years old
JPY 3,300 for children from 6 to 12 years old
free for children under 5 years old
For your informationLift Ticket, please arrange yourself, can be bought directly at the hotel.
1day: JPY 4.700
2day: JPY 8.600
Any cancellation after the deadline or no-show will be charged. 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 if you are interested! More Info & Registration

Persuasion and Social Psychology by IE Professor Jaime Veiga Mateos
2022-02-17 20:00 - 21:00 | Online
On February 17th our Corporate member IE University organizes in collaboration with the Spanish Chambers of Commerce network in Asia, the Online Masterclass “Persuasion and Social Psychology“ by IE Professor Jaime Veiga Mateos.
Most facets of business rely on persuading others. In sales, the goal is to convince the buyer that your product or service is better than your competitors’. In a job posting, it’s to persuade the candidate that your company is better than others.
In this Masterclass you will learn why some techniques work when influencing others – you will discover the role of empathy, and 6 strategies proven effective when persuading others. We will use examples from different sectors and there will be some hands-on activities for you!

Event Details
Date: Thursday, 17 February 2022
Place: Zoom Online Webinar
Time: 20:00 – 21:00 JST
Language: English
Registration Deadline: Thursday, 17 February 2022, 12:00pm
Only for SpCCJ Members

This is an SpCCJ Members Only Event.
Are you not a member 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.

About IE Professor Viega

With a career of over 20 years in leading global Consumer Goods & Healthcare corporations, he started as a Research & Development Chemical Engineer at Procter & Gamble, in Brussels after which he moved to a Product Research role, where he discovered market research when qualifying fabric softener formula to be launched in Russia, Eastern Europe & Saudi Arabia. Later he moved to Madrid where he studied “the shopper”, developed his research techniques and took on all market research of beauty and Gillette categories in Spain.
In 2009 he became the Market Research Senior Manager Western Europe, where he managed a team of experts on research at the point of sale. In 2011 he returned to Madrid as Shopper Market Senior Manager, where he’s an expert on the shopper, working closely with sales teams and key distributors. Since 2015 he is Consumer Business Insights Leader at Johnson & Johnson for Southern Europe.
Professor Veiga has been lecturing at IE since 2011, becoming the Academic Director for the Market Research & Consumer Behaviour program in 2015.

Annual General Meeting 2022
2022-03-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
The time has come for the 2022 Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). Please see the details below.
Date: Thursday, March 17 2022
Time: 17:00 to 18:00 JST
Venue: Virtual Conference
The AGM is open to SpCCJ members only.
All SpCCJ Members and Advisors are encouraged to attend.

Women in business leadership roles: Lessons learnt
2022-03-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Online
International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on 8 March to recognise the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women – while also marking a call to action for accelerating gender equality.
According to UN Women, 20 per cent more women in Asia-Pacific hold managerial positions today than two decades ago. Parity, however, has not been achieved in the bulk of countries across the region. Disturbingly, women’s representation in middle and senior management jobs is even lower with only 17 % of senior and middle management jobs in the region occupied by women.
To raise awareness of the importance of gender equality and to discover the lessons learnt by those who have been able to break the gender gap, the network of Official Spanish Chambers of Commerce in the Asia Pacific region is hosting a panel discussion inviting international female leaders from different industries and different cultural backgrounds.
Join us on March 23 for an evening of discussion, reflection and discourse with a panel of successful women business leaders. You will hear about their journeys, mindset and collective experiences across different sectors and countries.

Event Details
Date: Wednesday, 23 March 2022
Place: Zoom Online Webinar
Time: 17:00 – 18:30 JST
Language: English
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, 23 March 2022, 12:00pm JST
Event Registration: WomenInBusinessLeadershipRolesLessonsLearnt
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.

Carmen Verdú Sánchez
MEng Civil Engineer, CEng MSpICE, MIEAust
General Manager Australia & New Zealand, TYPSA Pty Ltd
Carmen Verdu is a civil Civil Engineering with 17 years of experience working in multidisciplinary fields. Carmen started her career as a structural engineer taking on a broad range of different responsibilities early in the Spanish booming infrastructure market a decade ago.
During this period Carmen worked in construction supervision and the design of a wide variety of structures and road projects. In the evenings and weekends, she was a part-time professor at the University, teaching Advanced Design of Steel Structures and Matrix Analysis of Structures. In 2010 Carmen moved into leadership roles internationally, coordinating the work on-site and dealing with local clients and partners.
Carmen participated in big tenders and concept designs for railway projects in UAE, Kazakhstan and Croatia, working as Technical Coordinator, Design Manager/Project Manager. In 2016 Carmen moved to Australia and she is currently the General Manager and Director of TYPSA in Australia. Carmen has contributed to successfully establishing the business locally, being responsible and accountable for its operation.
The variety of roles across different countries has allowed Carmen to grow and learn to work in a collaborative multicultural and diverse work environment, being able to multitask whilst keeping focused on the results, and always bringing integrity and professionalism to the forefront. Carmen works as a volunteer representing “Colegio de Caminos Canales y Puertos” in Australia, and she is also one of the Directors of Amigos Co-operative Ltd and Association, a not-for-profit organisation that manages a bi-lingual ( Spanish-English) child care and has contributed to promoting cultural achievements, lectures, concerts, as well as other socio-cultural events related to the Spanish Speaking community in Sydney.

Eva Mattheeussen
Head of Human Resources for the Middle East and Africa, DHL Global Forwarding
Eva Mattheeussen is the Head of Human Resources for the Middle East and Africa for DHL Global Forwarding, a role she has held since August 2013. Based in Dubai, Ms Mattheeussen is in charge of 24 countries across the region, encompassing more than 2,000 DHL employees.
In her role, she spearheaded the HR digitalization implementation project as part of the company’s Business Enterprise Architecture strategy. She is also responsible for growing employee engagement in the region by 16% over five years to an enviable 90%. During the Covid-19 pandemic, she won the 2020 HR Award for rolling out DHL’s Connect app, an employee engagement app that for the first time in DHL’s history reaches both frontline and deskbound staff, in her region. This app was integral in allowing frontline staff without email accounts to receive messages directly, keeping employees safe, healthy, and engaged during the crisis.
In addition to her HR position, Ms Mattheeussen is also the Global Project Lead for Women @ DHL Global Forwarding, Freight. She has held this role since 2019. During this time, she has been recognized for her important work in this area, winning the 2019 Group CEO Diversity Award for Women in Leadership Program and the 2020 Divisional CEO Employer of Choice Award for Women @ DGFF for her overall approach.
Ms Mattheeussen has worked with DHL for more than 15 years, with positions in Germany, Belgium, Singapore, Nairobi, and Dubai. She is an avid traveller and a theatre enthusiast.

Jasmin Koo
Regional Director, Head of Amadeus Korea
Jasmin is heading the Korean cluster responsible for the airline business in Korea. She also assumes the responsibility of operations of Amadeus Korea.
Jasmin has joined Amadeus in its regional headquarter in Bangkok, Thailand in 2003 as an Account Manager responsible for airlines in Korea, Japan and the Philippines. Later she was seconded to Tokyo, Japan before she moved to Korea in 2013.
Jasmin has got her MBA from Korea University and prior to joining Amadeus, she was taking various commercial roles in both public and private sectors of the tourism industry in the Asia Pacific region including Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
About Amadeus (www.amadeus.com):
Amadeus powers travel. Amadeus’ solutions connect travellers to the journeys through travel agents, search engines, tour operators, airlines, airports, hotels, cars and railways. Amadeus has developed the technology in partnership with the travel industry for over 30 years. In 2019, we helped connect over 1.9 billion people to local travel providers in over 190 countries.
Amadeus is an IBEX 35 company, listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange under AMS.MC. The company has also been recognized by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the last ten years.

Pacita U. Juan
Founder, ECHOstore
Social Entrepreneur. Green Advocate. Coffee Crusader and Advocate for Women Empowerment through business.
She has started many businesses and among them are a coffee shop chain, a Filipino quick service restaurant, a farm to table restaurant and a natural and organic store called ECHOstore. She is a strong advocate of Slow Food, organic farming and sustainable agri-based businesses.
She is President and Co-Chair of the Philippine Coffee Board, Inc.(PCBI),(www.philcoffeeboard.com), Past Chair of the ASEAN Women Entrepreneur Network (AWEN) and a member of the UN-FAO Forest and Farm Facility Committee.
She is a founder of the NextGenOrganization of Women Corporate Directors (NOWCD), The PH Chapter of the International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA) and was Chair of the Women’s Business Council of the Philippines (2014-2018).
She has written three books on coffee namely: KAPE (2002), BARAKO: The Big Bean (on Liberica coffee)(2005) and The Barista Manual (2013). And a book on Cacao: Bean to Bar in 2013. All books were published by Anvil Publishing.

Chiamin Lai
Managing Partner, UB Ventures
Prior to joining UB Ventures, Chiamin worked on corporate digitization and operational transformation projects across Japan and Europe at Intentia.
She then worked for Monitor Group, overseeing business strategy planning and Asian expansion projects, before joining DCM Ventures as a venture capitalist, where she was in charge of investments into startups such as free and Coubic, etc.
In 2014, she joined Happy Elements, a Chinese startup, serving as Representative Director of Japan as well as a board member of the group company,
overseeing Metaverse/XR businesses in Japan and China.
Chiamin has an MBA from IE Business School.

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Chikako Nakayama
PEng., PMP, Country Manager,
Iberdrola Renewables Japan
Chikako leads Iberdrola Renewables Japan (“IRJ) as its Country Manager. Established and active in Japan since 2014, IRJ is Iberdrola’s Japanese renewable energy development platform. With a history of over 170 years, today Iberdrola is a global energy leader, the number-one producer of wind power, and one of the world’s biggest electricity utilities by market capitalization. The group supplies energy to almost 100 million people in dozens of countries and has more than 35,000 employees.
Chikako started her career as a process engineer and has developed her career through experiences that include project management of multibillion-dollar international energy projects, as well as roles in business development. With experiences in executive and leadership positions, she has set up strategic alliances and capitalized on synergies with partners in joint ventures for energy infrastructure investments by international companies. She has also engaged in corporate planning and subsidiary management related matters.
Coming from an oil and gas background Chikako personally understands the difficulties inherent in “transitions” but is deeply passionate that we will all succeed in the “energy transition”, from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy, at this key moment in our shared history. Chikako has a deep commitment to the energy transition to fight against climate change and to leave a better world than we had initially found.

Tapas Night (New Date)
2022-04-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Bar Portillo, 1st Floor, Marunouchi Terrace, Marunouchi 1-3-4, Chiyoda, Tokyo, 100-0005, Japan
The beautiful Sakura flowers are almost gone in Tokyo, but this also marks the end of the cold winter days and revives the city street life.
In Spain, the beginning of the spring season awakes also a habit. Whether in the mornings, reading the news while having a tasty breakfast under the first sunlight of the day, or enjoying the warm evenings with friends and colleagues after work, if there is a concept even more extended all over Spain than paella, this is the bar terraces.
There is even a verb in Spanish for this: terraceo, which could be defined as “The act of sitting outside in the open air and watching people while eating, drinking and talking“.
After two years paused, Tapas Night, the casual networking event organized by the SpCCJ is coming back to one of the most Spain alike terraces in the heart of Tokyo, Bar Portillo de España in Marunouchi.
Join us on Thursday, April 28, and meet the Spanish professional network in Japan while enjoying a delicious selection of Spanish tapas prepared by Bar Portillo, especially for the occasion and free-flow drinks of wine and cava generously provided by the event sponsors.
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, as well as raise the profile of Spain’s Tapas culture and promote the different Spanish restaurants around central Tokyo.

Event Details
Date: 28 April 2022
Time: From 18:30h – 20:30h (*18:15h doors open)
Place: Bar Portillo de España (Please click here to see the location)
Capacity: 40 people
Price: SpCCJ Members 3,000 JPY / Others 4,000 JPY (+ processing fees)
Registration: Tapas Night | Cognito Forms
Registration & Cancellation Deadline: 17 April 2022
*It is on first come first served basis with the capacity of 40 people only. Cancellations after this date and no shows will be charged fully
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.

Tapas Night May 2022
2022-05-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Bar Portillo, 1st Floor, Marunouchi Terrace, Marunouchi 1-3-4, Chiyoda, Tokyo, 100-0005, Japan
The joyful Golden Week was passed, and now you may be searching for something fun in May. We are happy to announce that our popular Tapas Night is coming back this month!
In Spain, the beginning of the spring season awakes also a habit. Whether in the mornings, reading the news while having a tasty breakfast under the first sunlight of the day, or enjoying the warm evenings with friends and colleagues after work, if there is a concept even more extended all over Spain than paella, this is the bar terraces.
There is even a verb in Spanish for this: terraceo, which could be defined as “The act of sitting outside in the open air and watching people while eating, drinking and talking“.
Our Tapas Night, the casual networking event organized by the SpCCJ is coming back again to one of the most Spain alike terraces in the heart of Tokyo, Bar Portillo de España in Marunouchi.
Join us on Thursday, May 26, and meet the Spanish professional network in Japan while enjoying a delicious selection of Spanish tapas prepared by Bar Portillo, especially for the occasion and free-flow drinks of wine and cava generously provided by the event sponsors.
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, as well as raise the profile of Spain’s Tapas culture and promote the different Spanish restaurants around central Tokyo.

Event Details
Date: 26 May 2022
Time: From 18:30h – 20:30h (*18:15h doors open)
Place: Bar Portillo de España (Please click here to see the location)
Capacity: 40 people
Price: SpCCJ Members 3,500 JPY / Others 4,000 JPY (+ processing fees)
Registration: Tapas Night | Cognito Forms
Registration & Cancellation Deadline: 22 May 2022
*It is on first come first served basis with the capacity of 40 people only. Cancellations after this date and no shows will be charged fully
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.

The Future of Work – Redefining the Workplace & Impact on the Real Estate Market 2022
2022-06-22 08:00 - 09:30 | Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon, 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001, Japan
We are pleased to announce the joint seminar with the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ).
We now find ourselves over two years deep into a 50-million-person global experiment defining what a modern workplace should look like. Country, business and community leaders continue to diverge on the question of where and how work should be performed, while there has been a widespread shift towards repurposing the role of the office to better complement hybrid work. The impact on the office market has been significant and while rents have declined, there has been a recent uptick in demand, an indication of a changing mindset in Japan.
According to a recent JLL study, 57% of employees now prioritise work-life balance over other job perks, while 52% stated that they miss personal interactions from the office. The new challenge for leaders will be to create an effective work environment that recognises these shifting needs of individuals, and will entice employees to use the space for teamwork and collaboration. But in order to master this, companies need to first understand the current and forecasted states of the real estate market. How are developers and key office markets responding to this shift in demand? Who will occupy all these new buildings under construction? And more importantly for you, what will happen to your office rent going forward?
This 90-minute session will be the first of a three-part “Future of Work: Redefining the Workplace” series, focusing on its impact on the real estate market in 2022 and beyond. We invite you to join us on the morning of June 22 for a hybrid event at the Tokyo EDITION Toranomon for an in-depth breakdown of the above, where we will be joined by three experts at JLL for what promises to be an unmissable event.
Event Details
Date: Wed, 22nd June
Time: 8:00am – 9:30am
Venue: 2F Meeting Studio at The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon.
Price:
If you would like to attend this event,

6,800 BCCJ Members (and SpCCJ Members)
8,800 Non-BCCJ Members

If you would like to attend ONLINE,

1,500 BCCJ Members (and SpCCJ Members)
3,000 Non-BCCJ Members

*If you are a SpCCJ member, please contact us to get the discount.
To book your spot, please click here!
Registration deadline: Noon, Monday, 20th June 2022

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.

Talent Hubs Around the World Series, Next Stop: Europe
2022-06-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
We would like to promote an upcoming webinar by Globalization Partners on ‘Talent Hubs Around the World Series, Next Stop: Europe’.
Through this webinar, attendees would be able to learn how companies can seize the opportunities Europe has to offer to build a competitive workforce.
Event Outline
Title: Talent Hubs Around the World Series, Next Stop: Europe
Date: Thursday, 30th June 2022
Time: 5pm JST
Duration: 1 hour
Please book through this Registration Link
Speakers:

Mark Hedley, Vice President of Talent Recruiting, Globalization Partners
Kyril Davidoff, Partner, EO Executives
Tsvetelin Anastasov​, Co-Founder and VP, Tech France Ambassadeurs​ ​
Tiffany Parradine​, Director, Global Talent Partner​, Alchemy Global Talent Solutions​

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.

Webinar: Doing Business in APAC - How to Attract Top Talent in the Region
2022-07-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Are you looking to hire remote talent or scale in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region? Join our corporate members Globalization Partners and LaLiga in a free webinar to show how companies can seize the growth opportunities in the region to build a competitive workforce.
The APAC region is a sought-after destination for any company eager to take its success to greater heights.
Business leaders are tapping into the region’s expansive talent pool to stay ahead of the competition.
But which emerging talent hubs in APAC should you target first? Is your company equipped to ensure a seamless recruitment and onboarding process across borders?
Join our expert speakers: Albert Barbe, Partner Manager at Globalization Partners; Tomokazu Betzold, Director – Tech & Transformation at Robert Walters Japan; and Clara Gimenez Vilchez, Global Mobility & Intl. Labor Expert at La Liga Group International, as they provide insights into these key questions and provide valuable insights on:

How to tap into the market opportunities and the remote talent pool in the region
Common challenges that arise when hiring international talent in the region and how to overcome them
Global mobility best practices and tips to success
How to leverage technology for your global recruitment efforts

Event Details
Date: Tuesday, 5th July 2022
Place: Zoom Webinar
Time: 18:00 hours JST
Language: English
Price: Free
Registration: Webinar Registration – Zoom
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, 5th July 15h, 12:00 pm JST

About the Speakers
Moderator Panelist Panelist

Albert Barbe, Partner Manager of Globalization Partners in Japan. He is responsible for achieving scale and efficiency for his corporate operations, as well as for solving international business expansion requests of his client portfolio including venture capitalists, private equity firms and related startups, among other verticals. A permanent resident in Japan since 1996, Albert is an Attorney at Law (not practising in Japan), with an MBA in the U.S., a master’s degree at Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo, an LL.B. in Law and a B.A. in International Relations, both in Spain. His high school studies were completed in France.

Clara Giménez Vílchez Global Mobility & Intl. Labor Expert at LaLiga Group International. She joined LaLiga in January 2020 under the position of Global Mobility & International Labor Expert. She has over 7 years of International Mobility experience in Big Four and final Clients. She has specialized in Tax, Labour and Social Security obligations under the International Mobility area (home & host country). She manages all requirements/ obligations arising from the International Assignment for LaLiga Global Network employees and for different projects & academies that LaLiga manages abroad in Spain. She also develops the role of human resources member for all the subsidiaries that LaLiga has abroad in Spain.

Tomokazu Betzold Director – Tech & Transformation at Robert Walters Japan. He joined Robert Walters in 2005. He was appointed to the role of Director in 2013 and currently oversees eight teams of recruiting specialists. He has over 16 years of recruitment experience in the technology sector, specialising in recruiting top technology talent in Japan. He has also been a key player in promoting the advancement of women in the male-dominated tech industry, committed to creating an organisation that appreciates and promotes the value created through diversity and inclusion.

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.

Webinar: Floating offshore wind power Japan-Spain Business opportunities
2022-07-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Online
On the 12th July 2022, the Economic and Commercial Office of Spain, with the support of the (SpCCJ) Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan, will hold an online seminar (English/Japanese) focusing on “Offshore Wind Power”.
The Japanese government has set the goal of reaching an installed capacity of offshore wind power of 10 GW in 2030 and 30-45 GW in 2040. This ambitious challenge will force Japan to learn about the experiences of companies in the offshore wind sector abroad.
The speakers of this webinar will be from METI Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Japan Wind Power Association (JWPA), Spain Wind Energy Association (AEE), Toda Corporation, SAITEC, and PLOCAN.
Webinar Details
Date: Tue, Jul 12th 2022
Time: 16:00 – 18:00
Language: English/Japanese
Price: Free
To attend/view the details of the webinar, please click Spanish page or Japanese page.

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.

Summer Cocktail 2022
2022-07-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon, 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001, Japan
The must-attend Summer Cocktail networking event is here! Get ready for some Spanish wine, cava, sangria, beer and nibbles and celebrate summer in style at a must-visit luxurious venue: the Jade Room and the Garden Terrace of the Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon.
On July 13th, 7 European chambers will join in this evening of networking with delicious canapes and drinks provided by 4 Spanish beverage companies (C.V.N.E/三国ワイン, Felix Solis Avantis, Grupo Freixenet, Garcia Carrion, and Sukoruni Wine) and Shonan Trading, importer of Belgian “Biere des Amis”.
It will be a fantastic opportunity for members and friends of participating chambers to meet new people and enjoy the moment.
The Garden Terrace at Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon is a serene greenery space floating 140m above street level with a breathtaking view of the Tokyo Tower. It has a limited capacity of 120 attendants so, book your ticket fast before all are sold out!
*Only members can buy this event ticket before the 27th of June. If you are a non-member who would like to join, become our member now!

Event Details
Date: Wed, Jul 13th
Time: 19h – 21h (Doors open at 18:30h)
Food & Drink: 2 hours of free-flowing canapes and drinks
Venue: The Jade Room and the Garden Terrace at The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon.
*In the case of rain, the event will be moved to the pre-function space on 2F.
Price:

7,500 Members
9,000 Non-Members

To book your spot, please click here!
Registration deadline: 3rd July 2022

Participating Chambers:
Austrian Business Council
Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan
French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan
Greek Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan
Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan

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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.

TAILOR-MADE “HANDS-ON” SUPPORT for SMEs (New Date)
2022-09-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain, 1-3-29 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo, 106-0032, Japan
The SpCCJ welcomes SME members and friends to attend an in-person seminar in collaboration with T-SMECA (Tokyo Small and Medium Enterprise Consultant Association / 東京都中小企業診断士協会).
T-SMECA guest speakers will share the avenues of support available for small business owners interested in applying for various governments grants, as well as establishing and implementing business strategies for start-ups, growth, restructuring, and business success.
If you’re thinking about developing your own business in Japan, join this event to learn about the kinds of suitable support available by the “T-SMECA” consultants.
T-SMECA is an official organization consisting of Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant (SMEC) that are active in the Tokyo metropolitan areas. It has more than 4,500 member consultants, combining those doing domestic and international consulting service.
Event Detail:
Title: TAILOR-MADE “HANDS-ON” SUPPORT for SMEs
Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Time: 18:30 – 20:00 (JST)
Venue: Embassy of Spain in Japan
Participation fee: Free
Language: English
Registration link: 20220914 T-SMECA. SME Support | Cognito Forms
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: September 11, 2022
*Please note this event is for SpCCJ members. If you are a non-member and would like to attend, please contact us.
About the Speaker:

Isao OHASHI
Deputy Director, International division of T-SMECA, Jonan-district
（東京都中小企業診断士協会城南支部　国際部副部長）
Small and Medium sized Enterprise Consultant (SMEC), a national qualification by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), registered in 2013

Isao OHASHI is an Audit & Supervisory Board Member of DOCOMO CS, Inc., a group company of NTT DOCOMO, Inc. Having started the professional carrier at a major Japanese bank, he mainly experienced international corporate finance. After joining DOCOMO, he has been responsible for global investment/alliance, credit card, and contact center business.
Official member of T-SMECA since 2013, with B.A, in Economics at The Univ. of Tokyo, and MBA at The Univ. of Chicago, Graduate School of Business.
Recommended for:

Those who plan to develop their own business in Japan
Those searching business partners for the Japanese market
Those considering applying for governmental subsidies or grant programs.

Seminar Program:
18:30 ~ 18:40 Opening remarks by Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan
18:40 – 19:40 Presentation by T-SMECA consultants

What is “Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant” (SMEC)?
Activities of Tokyo SMEC Association (T-SMECA)
Examples of consulting services by SMEC
Overview of major subsidy programs by the government for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

19:40~ 20:00 Q&A

*Please note there is no parking space for visitors.

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.

Tapas Night September 2022
2022-09-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Cosentino City Tokyo Showroom
September is the first month of autumn, and some of you may be wondering about what to do after coming back from your summer holidays. How about Tapas with some Spanish wine while networking? This time you may even get some inspiration for your home or office at the venue!
We are excited to announce that our popular Tapas Night is coming back at our corporate member’s showroom, Cosentino City Tokyo this September.
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, as well as raise the profile of Spain’s Tapas culture and promote the different Spanish restaurants around central Tokyo.
Join us on Friday, September 16, and meet 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, and Sukoruni Wine).
Event Details
Date: 16 September 2022
Time: From 18:30h – 21:00h
Place: Cosentino City Tokyo Showroom (Please click here to see the location)
Capacity: 40 people
Price: SpCCJ Members 3,500 JPY / Others 5,000 JPY (+ processing fees)
Registration: Tapas Night September | Cognito Forms
Registration & Cancellation Deadline: 12 September 2022
*It is on a first come first served basis with a capacity of 40 people only. Cancellations after this date and no-shows will be charged fully

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.

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

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).
＊日本語はこちらのリンクからご覧ください。

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

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

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.

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.
＊日本語は下のリンクからご覧ください。
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

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:

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

SpCCJ Young Professional Mentoring Program II
2023-01-03 - 2023-07-01 | Tokyo
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.

Registration: Click here if you cannot see the form below

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

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.

Click here if you cannot see the form correctly.

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 - Dinner with Santiago Iñiguez
2023-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Tokyo
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.

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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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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[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.

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.

Registration for this event has been closed.
