Heartfelt Thanks
As Victor Osumi passes the presidential baton, he reflects on two terms as ACCJ president and the achievements of fellow board members, leaders, and members in advancing the strong US–Japan alliance.
Advancing Dialogue
A delegation of seven leaders from the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) traveled to Washington, DC in December for the 2025 DC Doorknock. The visit carried forward momentum from April’s DC recon trip and reinforced the chamber’s sustained engagement with US policymakers.
Building Better Policy
Public affairs in Japan is undergoing rapid transformation, moving from a behind-the-scenes function to a strategic driver of competitiveness. Gemini Group, founded by Kelly and Mickey Langley, represents a new approach that is values driven, culturally fluent, and digitally empowered.
Capitol Discourse
On April 23 and 24, ACCJ President Victor Osumi, Chairman Christopher LaFleur, and Executive Director Laura Younger visited the US capital to meet with members of the administration.
Mission Ready
This spring has been a pivotal and exciting time for the ACCJ and the country as a whole. President Victor Osumi shares key events so far in 2025.
Shooting for the Stars with AUW
As the world changes, the future may depend on empowering women and amplifying their voices. The Asian University for Women‘s April fundraiser helps make education possible.
Building Momentum
As 2024 draws to an end, ACCJ President Victor Osumi looks back on the remarkable achievements of the chamber to foster partnerships, embrace progress, and bridge to the future with excellence.
United to Inspire Inclusion
On its 10th anniversary, the Kansai D&I Summit emphasized the importance of unity and collaboration in driving meaningful change.
Investor Nation
The ACCJ Financial Services Forum sets out a three-pronged strategy for stronger market policies in its latest white paper.
Alliance Maker
As US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel prepares to hand over the reins to a new envoy, he talks to The ACCJ Journal about the experience, the importance of the alliance, and the future.
Big Moves Moving
Transformations take time. Reaping rewards can take longer. For Japan, shedding analog processes is critical for future prosperity. The ACCJ is bringing together the broad expertise of its membership to reassess the JDA 2030 and assist with the push for digital transformation.
(Re)Open for Business
It isn’t easy to do business when you’re standing outside staring through the window. But that’s the situation so many found themselves in during much of the pandemic, thanks to some of the world’s most stringent border restrictions. Japan finally reopened its borders to mostly normal travel, including visa-free entry in October 11. We look ahead at the journey past and ahead.
Resilience, Vision, and Opportunity
As I prepare to pass the baton to Om Prakash as the next president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ), I am grateful for what we have all accomplished together this year. He and a newly elected Board of Governors will lead the chamber into 2022 with exciting opportunities for further growth and change.
2021 State of the Chamber
On October 26, at the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) Ordinary General Meeting, I had the honor of sharing with the chamber membership an update on the progress the ACCJ has made over the course of 2021—a year still marked by the challenges brought forth by the coronavirus pandemic.
Impact of Engagement
Japan faces a very modern problem: its success in delivering universal health coverage and fostering longer life expectancy has led to demographic and social changes that are giving rise to a new set of interconnected healthcare challenges. As the Japanese government moves to reform its healthcare system to address these challenges, new policy approaches will be necessary. With the right approach and policies, Japan can continue to improve the health of its citizens and create a blueprint that aging societies around the world can follow.