Celebrating 74 Years!
August 24 marks the day of the ACCJ’s founding in 1948. Over the past seven decades, the Chamber’s members and key partners have helped pursue our mission of developing commerce between the U.S. and Japan, promoting the interests of members, and contributing to improving the international business environment in Japan.
We’re taking a look at the some of the great in-person and hybrid events we’ve held this year and thank the many ACCJ members and partners who contribute to achieving our goals, helping the community, and advancing the U.S.–Japan economic partnership.
Join our many exciting upcoming events by checking out the ACCJ Event Calendar. Also, learn more about ACCJ advocacy initiatives and community support. To get involved in ACCJ committee activities, contact the ACCJ Programs team.
Welcome Luncheon for The Honorable Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Ambassador to Japan
The ACCJ was delighted to welcome U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel and introduce him to more than 200 in-person and remote ACCJ members and guests at a special luncheon on May 16.
Luncheon with State Minister of the Environment Shunsuke Mutai
On July 15, we welcomed State Minister of the Environment Shunsuke Mutai to share details of the Japanese government's plans to invest in green energy and transform the energy supply structure to achieve the goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
2021 Person of the Year Award Ceremony
The ACCJ was pleased to present the 2021 Person of the Year award to Mr. Nobuyuki Hirano on April 25. Thank you to everyone for joining the celebration, and we especially thank Mr. Hirano for sharing his many experiences and insights from his distinguished career and his contributions to the US–Japan relationship.
A Night of Stars and Stripes: THE ACCJ Celebrates the Fourth of July
More than 200 participants joined us for a fantastic Fourth of July celebration at Tokyo American Club. The event kicked off with special remarks by ACCJ President Om Prakash and a toast by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Raymond Greene, followed by musical performances from Jett Edwards, tea, Rambling Steve Gardner, and Felix Sonnyboy.
Fourth Annual ACCJ Shareholder Forum
The Alternative Investment Committee brought together experts for the Fourth Annual ACCJ Shareholder Forum on June 7 for a look at the state of activist investing in Japan and the realities of the Japanese market. Tokyo Stock Exchange President Hiromi Yamaji delivered the keynote and presentations were given by CLSA strategist Nicholas Smith, Mission Value Partners President Andrew McDermott, Strategic Capital President and CEO Tsuyoshi Maruki, and Seth Fischer, founder and chief investment officer at Oasis Management.
ACCJ Advocacy: D.C. Doorknock
ACCJ leaders made their first D.C. Doorknock visit to Washington since before the pandemic on June 14–16. ACCJ President Om Prakash was joined by Chair Eriko Asai, Governor Victor Osumi, Special Advisor Christopher LaFleur, and Executive Director Laura Younger as they engaged face-to-face with members of the executive branch and Congress.
2022 Embassy Liaison Farewell Reception
On June 22, ACCJ members and senior officials from the US Embassy, Tokyo, including Deputy Chief of Mission Raymond Greene, gathered to honor departing liaisons and celebrate the strong ACCJ–Embassy relationship.
31st Annual Chubu Walkathon
On May 22, more than 1,000 participants took part in the 31st Annual Chubu Walkathon International Charity Festival. This year’s event took place on a beautiful Sunday in Nagoya’s Meijo Park and was also livestreamed. More than ¥7 million was raised to support local charities.
ACCJ-TELL Mental Health Summit: Building Resilience
Leaders shared their experiences and expertise on “Building Resilience” and empowering mental health and wellness in a diverse workforce on April 8-9, 2022.