New Events Intern Miki

Transatlantic Trivia Night

IJCC Member Survey 2026

IJCC Member Survey 2026

Help Shape the Future of the IJCC

As part of planning the next chapter of the Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce, we'd love to hear your thoughts.

Whether you've been a member for many years, have only recently joined, or a past member, your feedback is incredibly valuable. We're taking the time to listen to our members so we can better understand what we're doing well, where we can improve, and how the IJCC can continue to grow and create greater value for our community.

The survey takes around 10 minutes to complete and you can answer as many or as little questions as you would like. Your responses will help inform the Chamber's future direction, including our events, communications, member experience and long-term strategy.

Answer the Survey! (English)

Answer the Survey! (Japanese)

Featured Article: The Regenerative 7C's | Clarity (ImageMILL)

CERTIFY: Build Trust with Proof

As sustainability claims become more common, trust becomes harder to earn.

Terms such as "eco-friendly," "green," and even "regenerative" are now widely used across marketingand corporate communications. But without evidence, these claims quickly lose meaning. In an era of growing scepticism and greenwashing, intention alone is no longer enough.

This is where certification matters.

Certification is not about collecting badges. At its best, it is a system of accountability that helpsorganisations measure impact, improve

Read the full article on the IJCC Website!

Written by Rick Grehan, IJCC Board Member, Sustainability Committee Manager, and founder of imageMILL.

New Food and Drink Offerings from the Conrad Tokyo

IJCC Corporate Member, the Conrad Tokyo, will begin their "Peachful Afternoon Tea" service alongide other new food and drink offerings from August, lasting until the end of September.

"Starting in August, when summer reaches its peak, our “Peach Afternoon Tea” celebrates the season with an all-peach menu. The centerpiece is a small verrine layered with peach purée panna cotta topped with peach oolong tea jelly, fresh peach pieces, and crunchy strawberry chocolate puffs for a delightful texture. The peach extravaganza continues with peach agar jelly and chocolate tart topped with velvety peach cream. The savory selection showcases the fruit's hidden potential by featuring a beef pastrami sandwich with sliced peaches and a scallop and peach tart delicately accented with Japanese ginger."

Click here for the menu and more information (Japanese only).

Transatlantic Trivia Night with the CCCJ

With Irish-Canadian relations in the spotlight following Mark Carney’s recent visit to Ireland, we are excited to announce Transatlantic Trivia Night – a pub quiz and evening of networking in collaboration with our friends from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan.

Our hope is that the pub quiz will provide a way for members from both chambers to break the ice and make new connections! We are also delighted to host the event at Irish Pub An SÓLÁS, one of our Corporate Members.

📅Date & Time: 16th July (Thursday) 18:30 - 21:30

📍Venue: An SOLAS Irish Pub, Yoyogi

💴Charge: Free to attend. One drink minimum.

📝Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/h2ZSsCiiD5

Registration deadline: 9 July 2026

Click here for more information

Summer Cocktail Joint Chamber Networking 2026

Get ready for one of Tokyo’s most vibrant and multicultural summer networking events: Summer Cocktail 2026!

Co-hosted by 16 Chambers of Commerce, this signature evening offers a rare opportunity to connect with more than 300 business professionals from a wide range of industries and nationalities, all gathered in a dynamic and cross-cultural atmosphere.

With a limited number of spots reserved for each participating Chamber and previous editions having sold out quickly, early registration is highly recommended. Don’t miss the chance to be part of one of Tokyo’s most international summer networking evenings.

Click here for more information!

📅 Date: July 29, 2026

🕒 Time: 19:00 – 21:30 (Doors open at 18:30)

📍 Venue: Beer Garden Terrace (7F), Hilton Tokyo 6 Chome-6-2 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023

💴 Price: ¥10,500 (Members) / ¥14,000 (Non-members)

📌 Registration & Cancellation Deadline: July 17, 12:00 PM

☔ In case of bad weather, the event will be moved to an indoor location.

CCÉ Japan Afternoon Craic Summer Special

The IJCC are delighted to support the following event from NPO Member CCÉ Japan.

The Long Note, featuring three outstanding Irish traditional musicians from Ireland, will visit Japan and perform at the Afternoon Craic Summer Special in Tokyo, organized by CCÉ Japan.

📅 Date: July 11th - 12th

📍 Venue: Waseda Hoshien, Liberty Hall / Midori Community Center (Sumida Ward)

💴 Price: See CCÉ Japan page for full details

Click here for more information (Japanese Only).

Japan-Ireland Society Lecture Series (Kanto Region)

The IJCC is delighted to support the following event from NPO Member, the Japan-Ireland Society.

Please note that the content of the following lectures will be delivered in Japanese.

JIS Public Lecture Series (Kanto Region)

The Japan-Ireland Society is pleased to announce a series of public lectures to be held on two occasions in July.

Theme: Ireland Through a Gender Lens

For more information, please click here.

Event Report: WWBA #11

On June 20, we held our Women's Breakfast & Networking event at Bills Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse.It was wonderful to welcome both familiar and new faces, with several attendees making new connections within the IJCC community. Click here to learn more!

Event Report: Third Thursday

On 18 June, the IJCC hosted our Third Thursday networking event together with the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan at Irish Pub & Restaurant Failte in Shibuya. The event provided an excellent opportunity to socialize and network over drinks and food.Click here to learn more!

Welcome to Our New Intern Miki Hanada

My name is Miki Hanada, and I am the newest Events Intern at IJCC. I am currently studying International Affairs with a minor in Economics at Temple University Japan Campus. Through this internship, I hope to learn how networking events are organized and how they help connect people, businesses, and society. Click here to learn more!

Knowd Advisory is a Tokyo-based independent advisory firm founded by Graeme Knowd in 2023. The firm provides ratings advisory, capital markets and strategic financial consulting to financial institutions and corporates in Japan and across Asia.

Click here to learn more!

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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