Two-Way Street
Young Professionals Forum events connect people across chambers and generations.
Young Professionals to Watch: Chase Rehder
The Kwansei Gakuin MBA candidate shares how the ACCJ’s student membership has advanced his career goals.
Young Professionals to Watch: Skyler Scofield
The Covue Japan client services director shares how she has benefited from ACCJ connections, mentorship, and events.
Reverse Mentoring
Executives expressed interest in how younger generations navigate the growing demands of modern work, while young professionals highlighted the need for clearer expectations, balanced workloads, and supportive management.
Young Professionals to Watch: James Greatrick
The FGS Global corporate communications consultant shares he has benefited from ACCJ connections, mentorship, and events.
Young Professionals to Watch: Sepideh D. Firouzjah
The PhD candidate shares how the ACCJ has helped her pursue innovations in science.
Outside Edge
Globalization in the working world may make it feel as if you can pick up and build a career anywhere. However, starting a career in Japan as a foreigner or non-native Japanese speaker presents a distinct challenge. Here are some ways to find your own path.
Young Professionals to Watch: Kaho Hasegawa
The World Kinect business development executive shares how the ACCJ has helped her grow her career.
Young Professionals to Watch: Sean Hill
The Share-Me founder shares how the ACCJ has helped him grow his start-up in Japan.
Rising Star in Global Leadership
Ashiya City Mayor Ryosuke Takashima shared his vision for the future and his commitment to open dialogue with citizens at an event hosted by the ACCJ Kansai chapter on March 27.
Fresh Perspectives
ACCJ Governor Connor Myers shares his journey to becoming the chamber’s youngest current board member.
Young Professionals to Watch: Ina Enatsu
Morgan Stanley associate Ina Enatsu shares how the company’s culture and programs have helped her grow personally and professionally.
Reverse Mentoring
Mentorship is a familiar concept, but in a world where workplace dynamics are constantly evolving, who says mentorship needs to be top-down? This recent Young Professionals Forum event challenges the notion.
Young Professionals to Watch: John Marasigan
En World Japan Senior Consultant John Marasigan shares how the ACCJ has helped him step forward and grow .
Young Professionals to Watch: Sari Koyama
Kraft Heinz Japan Digital Marketing Manager Sari Koyama shares how she cultivates lasting connections with Kraft Heinz customers and YPF members.
Emerging Talent
Finding a place in a community of seasoned executives can seem daunting. To make it easier, the chamber offers a platform tailored specifically for working professionals aged 35 and under.
Youthful Energy
Fresh ideas and youthful energy are the lifeblood of business and international relations, and the ACCJ is dedicated to nurturing rising talent through the Young Professionals Forum.
YPF Next Generation: From HR Leader to Business Leader
Being self-aware—cognizant of your unique strengths and what sort of work brings you joy—and not just climbing the corporate ladder because that’s what everyone else seems to be doing is critical to building a satisfying career. That was one piece of advice shared by Satoshi Mizusawa, president and representative director of Stryker Japan K.K., when he spoke on September 16 at the latest installment of the Next Generation Leader Series, hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) Young Professionals Forum (YPF).