IJCC-BCCJ Joint Networking

UL Student Trainee for Hire

Féile Japan 2026

Member Survey for Parents in Japan

Conducted by participants in the IJCC-supported Japan Market Expansion Competition

The IJCC is one of 18 foreign Chambers of Commerce in Japan supporting the JMEC (Japan Market Expansion Competition) business training program. We kindly ask Chamber members to consider helping one of the teams in the current JMEC program by answering a short survey. See below for details.

Overview & Purpose

This survey is being conducted by a team of young professionals in Japan, undergoing a learning program to enhance their business acumen and market research skills.

As part of their project work, the participants aim to gain deeper insights into the decision-making drivers of families in the international school sector.

To ensure the data remains consistent for our specific market segment, please proceed if you currently have (or are planning for) a child attending an International School.

Survey Link: https://39we6ssm.forms.app/international-schools-japan

No. of questions: 7

Time reqd.: 5 minutes

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Your time and privacy are our highest priorities.

We adhere to strict ethical research standards:

Total Anonymity: Responses are collected through a secure platform and are not linked to your name or contact details.
Confidentiality: Individual data points will remain internal to our research team and will not be shared publicly.
Non-Commercial Use: This research is purely for educational purposes; your data will never be sold to third parties

Answer the Survey!

Japanese Language Student for Hire from University of Limerick

Welcome the next generation of Japanese-proficient Irish professionals through the University of Limerick🎓

The University of Limerick, an IJCC Educational Institute Member, is on the search for companies in Japan to hire a Japanese-proficient student on a short term for a paid traineeship for a period of 6 months from January to August 2027.

The candidate will be arriving in Japan on a student visa from September 2026, and study in Nagoya until the traineeship begins.
The candidate is both highly motivated and versatile, and has achieved impressive results to date in their second year studying Japanese and Economics.

Please contact the candidate directly at desfinn07@gmail.com or via LinkedIn (https://zurl.co/l0Nc7) for more information on how you can support this important initiative.

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.

Click here for more information

📅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.

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.

Click here for more information!

📅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)

Féile Japan 2026

The IJCC are proud to support Féile Japan 2026 - the largest celebration of Irish music in Japan, organized by IJCC NPO Member Comhaltas Japan.

The Japan branch of Comhaltas (CCÉ Japan) was established in 1991, are committed to promoting traditional Irish music, dance, singing, and language.

Their annual flgaship event, Féile Tokyo, is a fantastic opportunity to experience the best of Irish music in the country, and includes regional competitions that qualify participants for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, held in Ireland each year.

For more information, see the official Féile Japan event page below👇

https://zurl.co/3K4nu

Event Report: IJCC-BCCJ Joint Networking

Back after a 1 year hiatus, the IJCC were delighted to host our popular joint networking night with the BCCJ at Ireland House in Yotsuya, Tokyo on April 2nd.

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Event Report: CLIC Joint Networking

On 9 April, the IJCC took part in the 15th edition of our CLIC series of joint chamber networking events.This edition was hosted at the luxurious Godiva Café in Futakotamagawa, and welcomed Godiva Japan COO Shinya Kushiyama as our speaker for the evening.

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Join one of the most active business networks in Japan

If 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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