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New Social Enterprise Supported by IJCC NPO Member Seibo Japan
IJCC NPO member Seibo Japan's primary work involves the generation of funding for school meals in Malawi through soliciting donations and selling coffee.
However, in Malawi, Seibo is also part of a larger organisation - The Beehive Centre for Social Enterprise. The Beehive provides jobs and educational opportunities to people who really need that help. One of the social enterprise components is an IT schools which churns out over 400 graduates annually- many of whom are then unable to find work.
While these graduates are super clever, English-speaking with technical skills, much of this talent is going to waste. Last year, an initiative of the Beehive Centre facilitated the transfer of customer service functions for a Japanese-based company to Malawian agents, delivering great results.
This initiative allowed the client to hire 24/7 customer agents for a fraction of the cost of doing the same in Japan, with the real social benefit of above-average salaries paid to everyone involved in Malawi.
If you would like to explore similar social enterprise solutions for your company, please contact Declan Somers of Seibo Japan at: declan.somers@seibojapan.or.jp
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Featured Article: The Regenerative 7C's | Clarity (ImageMILL)
Clarity: Speak Truth with Simplicity As businesses move towards regenerative models, complexity increases. Systems become more interconnected. Impacts are harder to measure. Trade-offs become visible. In this environment, clarity is not optional. It is essential.
Clarity is the discipline of communicating what is actually happening, not what sounds good. It is the difference between building trust and eroding it.
Why Clarity Matters Trust is not built through claims. It is built through consistency between what is said, what is shown, and what is done.
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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IJCC Annual General Meeting 2026
We would like to warmly welcome all IJCC members to attend the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce on 28th May 2026 from 19:00.
The meeting is free to attend for all IJCC members and will be held in hybrid format: in-person at the new Ireland House and online via Zoom. For those attending in-person, there will be a reception with food and drink buffet-style after the meeting has concluded.
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📅Date/Time: 28th May, 19:00~21:00 📍Location: B1 Event Hall, Ireland House, Yotsuya 💴Event fee: Free (Members Only) 📝 Registration: Click here to register!* * RSVP required. This is a members-only meeting. Only members who have a confirmed booking will be permitted entry.
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Kansai International Meishi Exchange 2026 The IJCC is delighted to be an official supporter of the Kansai International Meishi Exchange 2026, organized by our colleagues at the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan. The Kansai International Meishi Exchange is a valuable opportunity to expand your network in Kansai and meet members from a wide range of different international Chambers of Commerce in Japan.
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📅Date/Time: 5th June, 18:30-20:30 (doors open at 18:00) 📍Location: Waldorf Astoria Osaka, Grand Ballroom (2F) 💴Event fee: 12,000 Members / 13,500 Guests 📝 Registration: Click here to register!* *Select "all tickets" →"Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce" Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Friday, May 29th (15:00)
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Event Report: Evening Mixer with Minister Canney On 16th March, members of the IJCC Board of Directors were invited to attend a special evening mixer hosted by Ambassador of Ireland to Japan, Damien Cole and joined by Minister Canney. Click here to learn more! | | | |
Event Report: St. Patrick's Day Osaka Meetup We were delighted to welcome members and friends of the IJCC at the Dublin Garden rooftop for a casual meetup following the successful Osaka parade on 20th March. Click here to learn more! | | | |
Event Report: Women's Breakfast Activity #9 On February 28th, we held a Women’s Weekend Brunch & Networking event at Buttermilk Channel in Harajuku. The brunch provided a relaxed and friendly environment for IJCC women to discuss professional goals, leisure, and Chamber activities. Click here to learn more! | | | |
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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. | |
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