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Applications open for Grant-in-Aid from The Ireland Funds Japan
The Ireland Funds Japan are accepting grant applications for funds raised from the Emerald Ball 2026!
The Ireland Funds Japan, an IJCC NPO Member, will be holiding their 30th Emerald Ball this year on 14 March in the prestigious Tokyo American Club. All profits from this event will be donated to Japanese and Irish organisations that apply and meet the mission of the The Ireland Funds. All applications will be assessed the final selection of grantees will be determined by The Ireland Funds Japan. The deadline for grant requests is the 28th January 2026.
You can reach out to The Ireland Funds Japan via email for more information on the grant and how to apply. Click here to view The Ireland Funds website to learn more about their mission.
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Featured Article: The Regenerative 7Cs | Creativity: Designing for Transformation
In the last article, we explored CORE and why regeneration must begin with alignment between values and daily decisions. Once that foundation is in place, the next question becomes practical: how do we turn purpose into real products, services, and systems?
This is where CREATIVITY comes in.
In regenerative business, creativity is not decoration and it is not limited to marketing. It is a strategic capability. Creativity is how values become tangible, how ideas become offerings, and how regeneration becomes commercially viable
Read the full article on the IJCC Website!
Written by Rick Grehan, IJCC Board Member, Sustainability Committee Manager, and founder of imageMILL.
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Women's Weekend Breakfast Activity #7
Join us on Saturday, 17th January for the sixth installment of the Women's Weekend Breakfast Activity Series - at a restaurant that is becoming a favourite venue for this event 👀
This is an IJCC networking event for women in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. The IJCC Women's Weekend Breakfast serves a great opportunity for our members to meet other like-minded women within our network to share experiences and ideas.
If you know any women that might be interested in getting involved with the IJCC, we welcome our attending members to invite them along as guests!
Reach out to us at secretariat@ijcc.jp for details on how you can take part✨ Spaces are limited, and participants will be selected on a first-come-first-served basis. | | | |
10th Inter-Chamber Ski & Snowboarding Weekend, Hakuba The 10th Anniversary Edition of the Inter-Chamber Ski & Snowboard Weekend (Hakuba, Saturday, 31 January) is now open for registration at the event webpage of the Austrian Business Council (ABC). This year the IJCC are delighted to be joining the ABC on the slopes of Hakuba, Nagano for one of their signature events. The event is open to everyone - chamber members or not! Bring your family, friends, business contacts – skiers, snowboarders, and winter lovers of all ages are welcome.
Jointly organized by the Chambers of Austria, Belgium-Luxembourg, Ireland, Spain, and Switzerland (with more to come), this event promises a diverse and international crowd. Typically, half of the participants are locals and the other half from abroad, creating a diverse mix and making for a great event.
The “race” is a friendly competition, a simple giant slalom, something to enjoy no matter whether you are an experienced or first time participant. We also always have a group for snowboarders!
Please check the IJCC Website for more information (Event Schedule, Accommodation options, etc) and the registration link!
Event Details: Date: January 31st, 2026 Time: 09:00~21:00 Venue: Hakuba, Nagano Price: Race 3,000 JPY / Award Party: 11,500 JPY
| | | | Event Report: IJCC Children's Christmas Party 2025 The IJCC was delighted to kick off this year's holiday season with our annual Children's Christmas Party on December 6th. The event was held at the new Ireland House in Yotsuya for the first time this year. We extend our sincere thanks to all who attended and made the event a great success. Click here to learn more! | | | | Event Report: FÁS OGP Alumni Ireland Meet-Up On 28 December, the IJCC, represented by Dublin-based Director Dominic Keogh, was delighted to join a small group of FÁS Japan Overseas Graduate Programme (OGP) alumni for a relaxed tea-and-coffee meet-up in Ireland during the Christmas season. Click here to learn more! | | | | | | | |
With a legacy dating back to 1858, the Malting Company of Ireland has been a trusted producer of the highest quality malted grains for over 167 years. The Malting Company of Ireland
is joint venture between two of Ireland's largest agri co-operatives, Tirlán and Dairygold. Click here to learn more! | | | | | | | |
Join one of the most active business networks in JapanIf you are interested in the Ireland Japan community, we would be delighted to meet you. We welcome members from all countries, nationalities and backgrounds. | | | | Special Thanks to our Platinum Sponsors | | | | Check out our social media! | | | | Our mailing address is: Ireland House, 1-6 Yotsuya Honshiocho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0003
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