2025 Person of the Year: Ambassador William E. Grayson
On October 10, the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) recognized Ambassador William E. Grayson as the 2025 ACCJ Person of the Year. He was selected for his leadership in advancing the US–Japan partnership as commissioner general of the USA Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai.
Leading Voices
The ACCJ recognizes the 2025 Leaders and Volunteers of the Year for stellar contributions across its three chapters.
2025 Person of the Year: Ambassador William E. Grayson
The ACCJ honors the USA Pavilion commissioner general for his support of Expo 2025 and bilateral relations.
Leading the Way
Meet the 2024 ACCJ Leaders and Volunteers of the years, recognized for extraordinary dedication to the chamber's mission.
2023 Leaders and Volunteers of the Year
The ACCJ honored the 2023 ACCJ Leaders and Volunteers of the Year at the December Leadership Forum. Learn more about the contributions each has made to better the community and contribute to the ACCJ mission.
Leading the Way
Each year, the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) honors members who have shown extraordinary dedication. On December 20, recipients were recognized in person for the first time since 2019 at a special Leadership Forum networking event, chaired by ACCJ Governor John W. Carlson III, at The Tokyo Edition, Toranomon.
2021 Leaders and Volunteers of the Year
Each year, the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) honors members who have shown extraordinary dedication. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic once again made the usual celebratory gathering at Tokyo American Club difficult, so ACCJ President Jenifer Rogers presented certificates as part of a virtual Leadership Forum on December 16, 2021.