THE ACCJ GUIDE TO GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP

FREE OPPORTUNITIES

• GET CONNECTED - THE ACCJ MEMBERS PORTAL

Make sure you have your login credentials for the ACCJ Member Data Center. This is your gateway to event registration, members-only information and the directory of individual members. Contact the Membership team if you need to get or update your login details.

• GET FAMILIAR - ATTEND A NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

  The ACCJ holds monthly New Member Orientation sessions to welcome new members and give you the information you need to make the most of your membership. Check the schedule for the next sessions on the Events page in the Member Data Center and sign up now!

• GET INFORMED

  The ACCJ is a great source of information for the international business community. Be sure to add comms@accj.or.jp to your email contact list to ensure you receive our weekly newsletter, The Insider.

• GET INVOLVED - JOIN COMMITTEES

  Our 60+ industry or topic-specific committees host events and drive advocacy activities. By joining a committee, you will be added to the committee’s mailing list and receive announcements and updates from the committee. You do not need to be a committee member to attend their events, but we encourage you to join committees that interest you since there are meetings that are open to the committee members only. Login to the Member Data Center and go to Committees page to sign up.

• GET SEEN - SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES

  The ACCJ hosts more than 500 meetings and events each year and we’re always looking for topics and speakers that can deliver valuable content to members. Speaking at one of our events is a great way to raise your profile and make new connections. If you’d like to participate as a speaker or have an idea for an event, contact the Committee Affairs team.

• GET LISTED

  The ACCJ Member Business & Services Directory provides a publicly-accessible searchable index of member companies along with keywords related to their business, expertise and services. We also have the Membership Directory which lists member names and contact details in the Member Data Center. Each member may or may not disclose their contact details to other members. If you want to connect with a member who is not showing the contact details, contact the Membership team, and we can help you connect.

• GET KNOWN - SHARE YOUR NEWS

  The ACCJ Member Company News Feed celebrates and publicizes the achievements and activities of our members. Content from the news feed will be featured once a month in an all-member email and the news feed will be promoted via SNS including our over 9,500 followers on LinkedIn. Submit your news here. Note: the news feed is for company news and not promotional offers.

• GET PRESS - GET QUOTED

  Raise your profile as a topic or industry expert. The ACCJ enjoys excellent relationships with journalists and is often approached for comment on topical issues. We’re also constantly looking for member voices to add to our coverage in The Journal. If you have a particular expertise, and are willing and authorized to speak to journalists or Journal staff, contact the Communications team and we’ll add you to our list of resources.

• GET PUBLISHED - WRITE FOR THE JOURNAL

  Our print/digital magazine, The Journal, is circulated to over 3,000 members, business community influencers and government leaders. If you have a story idea or would like to write a column or article for The Journal, contact the Communications team to discuss your ideas. Note: topics must be of value and interest to the membership and not overtly self-promotional.

• GET HEARD - AMPLIFY YOUR VOICE WITH ACCJ ADVOCACY

  The ACCJ's mission is to "further develop commerce between the US and Japan, promote the interests of US companies and members, and improve the international business environment in Japan" through its core principles. The ACCJ operates a very active and influential advocacy program across a number of trade, regulation and policy areas through its committees. Our regular formal and informal interaction with the Japanese and the US government ensure our positions and messages get heard. To add your voice and help influence the ACCJ’s advocacy positions, join the relevant ACCJ committees.

LOW COST PROMOTION

• PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS

The ACCJ hosts numerous speaker programs, networking events, working meetings, and workshops. Each provides a chance for you to gain valuable information and expand your contacts. You can find upcoming events on the Events page in the Member Data Center. Click the ‘Register’ Button on the event page to sign up. Members can invite guests to our events. After you sign up, enter your guest details to add guests.

• SHARE AN EXCLUSIVE OFFER WITH MEMBERS

  Promote your brand, service or product with an exclusive offer to ACCJ members. It’s a great way to promote your business while offering real value to the ACCJ Community. Exclusive offers will be featured in the ACCJ Member to Member Offers page on our website.

• utilize accj job board

  The ACCJ Job Board connects ACCJ members with talented candidates seeking new opportunities. Looking for highly-skilled talent to join your team? Click here to submit your open positions - it’s easy, low-cost, and has an unlimited posting period.

• ADVERTISE IN THE JOURNAL

  Advertise in The Journal. Includes 12 months digital ad on the ACCJ website. Contact the Communications Team or read here for details.

• EXTEND THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP TO YOUR COLLEAGUES

  Adding more members to your company membership is a great way to reward and develop staff. Depending on your membership level, you can extend the benefits of ACCJ membership to colleagues at a very affordable or no cost. See here for details.

MARKETING PARTNERSHIPS

• MEMBER FEATURE IN THE JOURNAL

Promote your business with full page or double-page “ACCJ Member Feature” partnered content in the ACCJ Journal. This advertorial feature is exclusive to ACCJ members and includes a custom PDF of the magazine cover listing your brand’s content and the article for promotional purposes. “Member Feature” content will also be promoted via SNS and featured alongside Journal content on the ACCJ website.

• NATIVE ADVERTISING / ADVERTORIALS IN THE JOURNAL & THE ACCJ WEBSITE

  Promote your business with 1/2 page, full page or double-page partnered content in the ACCJ Journal. Advertorial content will also be promoted via SNS and featured alongside Journal content on the ACCJ website.

• ADVERTISE IN THE JOURNAL

  The Journal is The Voice of Global Business in Japan - a well respected publication with a very influential readership. Whether you’re looking to build your profile, connect with international business leaders in Japan or find new customers, advertising in the Journal is a very cost-effective investment.

• SPONSOR AN ACCJ EVENT

  The Diversity & Inclusion Summit Series, Healthcare x Digital Pitch Event and other signature events and White Papers offer great sponsorship packages that go far beyond putting your logo on a banner. Contact the Committee Affairs team and we’ll put you in touch with the organizing committees.