Technology Series第5弾では、Metcela(メトセラ)の岩宮 貴紘氏をお迎えしお送りします。メトセラの科学技術や創業科学者としてメトセラを経営して気づいた点、失敗した点などについてお話し頂きます。

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In this series of webinars, Jeffrey Jackson, a Japanese gyoseishoshi, will share the legal changes that were made to the Japanese Civil Code early this year that significantly impact businesses in Japan and relevant to business owners and managers in Japan.

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With its mission of “unleashing the potential of every team”, NASDAQ-listed Atlassian has always been at the forefront of the future of work. The leading provider of team collaboration and productivity software recently published global research from a four-month long study on how remote work has impacted workers in Japan, the US, Germany, France, and Australia during the pandemic. Join us as Dominic Price, Atlassian Work Futurist and Stuart Harrington, Atlassian President, discuss the trends in remote work, insights from the global research, how work styles around the world are diversifying to include a recent focus on hybrid work, and the opportunities and challenges facing Japanese companies and their progress with digital transformation, in light of the pandemic.

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The ACCJ Virtual Charity Ball preparations are in full swing and we need your support! This year, we are supporting charities that are also helping those in need from COVID-19 in various ways.

Sponsorship opportunities for cash and prize donations are now available. With your generous donations, the ACCJ will make a substantial contribution to our local charities. We thank you in advance for your support!

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(Please submit by Friday, November 20)

Technology Series第4弾では、Chatworkの創業者である山本敏行氏をお迎えしお送りします。日本発のビジネスチャットツールとして、東南アジア諸国など海外でも奮闘する山本氏に、起業からシリコンバレー挑戦、今後のビジネスや働き方、将来ビジョンなどを語っていただきます。

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Join us for an exclusive online discussion with Christopher Clark, a 21-year veteran of Marriott and current General Manager of JW Marriott Nara. You will learn firsthand how to embrace change and win in new “old” markets. We will begin with a presentation followed by an interview in which we will further explore managing change, brand building, the power of storytelling, and promotion of local craftsman to find success in today’s ever-changing business environment.

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Are you trying to make sense of the US election and its implications for the broader political and economic context in which your business operates? Then it’s the perfect time to sit down with Nicholas Hill, the number-two official at the US Embassy in Tokyo.

NOTE: This meeting is only open to ACCJ members. Spots are limited and registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

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The Legal Services and IP Committee is pleased to be a supporter of this event hosted by the Ministry of Justice, the Japan Federation of Bar Associations and the Japan International Dispute Resolution Center to discuss the recent changes to the Foreign Lawyers Act. 

At this hybrid event, Nexon CEO Owen Mahoney will discuss innovation in the fastest growing and most technologically dynamic segment of global entertainment: online games.

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Did Covid-19 wipe your calendar clean of networking events? The ACCJ Sales Development Committee is pleased to announce that we’ll be hosting a highly interactive joint-chamber virtual networking event on November 17. 

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Join the Alternative Investment Committee as we hear from Tim Romero, Head of Google for Startups Japan, discuss the most significant trends he has seen in Japan over the last six years for startups in Japan.

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We are pleased to welcome Nobuyuki Ichimura of the Immigration Services Agency to discuss how to navigate the current entry procedures and travel requirements set by the Government of Japan. The Q&A session will be moderated by ACCJ Chairman Christopher LaFleur. This extended Town Hall will also feature an update from Karin Lang, U.S. Embassy Minister-Counselor for Consular Affairs and Consul General, and from the ACCJ COVID-19 Response Team.

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Bilateral energy cooperation as well as recent energy trends in the United States and Japan are potential game-changers that could significantly shape the future of our society. In this webinar, Mr. Matzkin-Bridger, Director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Japan office, will discuss with attendees the developments that are shaping energy in both countries.

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In this workshop, MPowered Sales Managing Director Carlo La Porta will answer these questions and more with a delegation framework that allows you to get the visibility and results you want, without creating resentment. Participants will have an opportunity to practice using the framework to assign and track tasks and maintain a positive working environment.

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More than six months have passed since Japan’s State of Emergency was announced on April 7, 2020. During this time, the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the urgent need for digitization and administrative reform in Japan, which have become top policy priorities for the new Suga administration.

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In this virtual event, presented by WisdomTree Investments Senior Adviser Jesper Koll, you will learn:

• Where exactly the growth opportunities can be found

• What drives these opportunities

• How your business can engage and profit from the new up cycle

• What internal and external forces could derail it

• How Suganomics is unleashing both public and private sector “animal spirits”

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When Dr. Yasuhiro Fujiwara took the position of Chief Executive of Japan’s Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) in April 2019, he coined the agency’s “4 Fs” motto, which prioritizes: “patient first, access first, safety first, and Asia first.”

Over the past several years, the PMDA has innovated the regulatory process to deliver safer and more effective medicines and devices to patients. With the formalization of the SAKIGAKE Designation System and Conditional Early Approval, and advancements in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), such as the agency’s MID-NET, many are looking to the newest developments in regulatory science to understand what it has to offer patients and the healthcare industry alike.

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In this virtual event, Ian Miller, president of the Hakuba International Business Association, will explain “staycation” options for the winter holidays and how to take advantage of government subsidies, such as Go To Travel and Go To Eat campaigns, as well as the furusato nozei hometown tax scheme and many other prefectural and municipal discounts. He will also talk about the major ski areas in Japan and how some may suit your needs better than others.

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During this session, you will learn about the current state of sports globally, and how brands are utilizing athletes and streamed events to capture new viewers, communicate directly with target audiences, and transition to an increasingly virtual world.

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The Legal Services and Intellectual Property Committee has held its popular online Wine Down event several times, and this month the gathering will be co-hosted by the new Digital Society Pillar and the Information, Communication, and Technology Committee. Several new initiatives are afoot within the chamber that focus on technology and its impact on society, and this month’s Wine Down will provide an outstanding opportunity to speak with the leaders of each to discuss the vision, direction and intersection of our committees.

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Join us on October 29 for the first event of the series to listen in and discover Japan’s most innovative healthcare ideas as companies compete in this inaugural ACCJ pitching competition. Then we would like to welcome you back on December 1 to listen to the winners of the competition and special guest speakers.

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Please attend to hear the State of the Chamber, Presidential candidates' statements and updates from ACCJ officers. For more information on the agenda, how to participate, and answers to any questions, please visit to the Registration Page on the ACCJ Member Data Center.

During this session, you will learn about the current state of sports globally, and how brands are utilizing athletes and streamed events to capture new viewers, communicate directly with target audiences, and transition to an increasingly virtual world.

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We’re pleased to welcome Vice President of Boeing International and President of Boeing Japan Will Shaffer to address the current business environment, the strong underlying fundamentals of the aerospace business, and the industry’s efforts to instill the confidence in the general public on the return to flying. 

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Join us for the 2020 ACCJ Kansai Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Summit Series, under the theme of “Driving Business: Inclusive Leadership in New Ways of Working.” The series will take place over three virtual sessions on:

Wednesday, October 21, 4:30 - 6:30pm.

Wednesday, October 28, 4:30 - 6:30pm.

Thursday, November 5, 4:30 - 6:30pm.

You can find the full program here.

Join us as Wave Financial and NEM Ventures make a presentation on the business concept of tokenization of physical (and digital) assets on the blockchain as a new development in the financial markets.

This special program will feature a conversation with Simone Thomsen, President of Lilly Japan, live from Kobe; and Patrik Jonsson, Senior Vice President, President of Lilly USA and Chief Customer Officer, in Indianapolis.

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