Walk of Ages
The Chubu Walkathon’s 35th anniversary event raised the bar for community support.
Making a Difference Step by Step
This May will mark a major milestone for the ACCJ–Chubu community: the 35th anniversary of the Chubu Walkathon International Charity Festival. You're invited to join the celebration and make a difference.
Chubu Walkathon 2025
The ACCJ Chubu chapter hosted the 34th annual Walkathon on May 18 in Nagoya’s Meijo Park to support local charities and improve the lives of the less fortunate.
Leading the Way
Meet the 2024 ACCJ Leaders and Volunteers of the years, recognized for extraordinary dedication to the chamber's mission.
Final Frontier
Cooperation between the United States and Japan in the space industry is growing stronger and represents a great pathway for innovation in the bilateral relationship. A significant player in the space travel industry in Japan is the Space Port Japan Association (SPJ), which was established in 2018 and is attracting considerable attention on both sides of the Pacific. SPJ co-founder and Representative Director Naoko Yamazaki joined members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) on April 21 for an hour-long online discussion.
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.
Entrepreneurship in Japan and Beyond
When entrepreneurs consider entering the Japanese market, often they eye the nation’s capital as their starting point. The allure of Greater Tokyo, with its population of more than 35 million, is strong. But ask American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) Vice President-Chubu Robert Roche where you should start and he’ll invite you west, to the city of Nagoya.
Nagoya Means Business
Now more than ever, Nagoya means business. The Chubu region, and specifically the city of Nagoya, has attracted many large tech companies and manufacturers—from automotive to aerospace—because it offers a skilled and talented workforce, affordable land, and a competitive cost of living. With a dedicated focus on creating an innovation ecosystem, Japan’s fourth-largest city has become an attractive location for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Digital Transformation of Committees
When the ACCJ kicked off the transformation of its website platform early last year, the process sparked a conversation among members of the Chubu chapter about what digital tools our committee leaders need to succeed in bringing value to members and addressing pain points.