Transforming Treatment
The annual HxD Pitch Day brought together five innovative start-ups that are bringing healthcare innovation to a changing world.
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.
Your Own Private AI
As AI evolves, businesses are turning to custom LLMs to unlock corporate resources.
Clinic Concierge
Finding a doctor and overcoming the language barrier can be a challenge. ROAM Medical helps you get the care you need wherever you need it.
Academic Evolution
The British School in Tokyo is moving from A Levels to the International Baccalaureate.
Twenty Years of Links and Leads
The 20th edition of the North America–Europe Golf Challenge is set for October 4. Organized by the ACCJ, EBC, and CCCJ, the shotgun-style tournament tees up fun, food, drinks, prizes, and one of the year's best networking opportunities.
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.
Sightseer Surge
Japan has steadily reclaimed its status as a top destination. It is no longer a question of if Japan will recover from the pandemic, but rather how it will rise to the challenge of serving up its famous omotenashi to so many visitors.
Supply Change
One thing the pandemic laid bare was the fragility of supply chains. Companies are taking the lessons learned, but for Japanese companies, shifting gears can be difficult. How can they connect with the right leaders?
A Night of Stars and Stripes
Tokyo American Club’s New York Ballroom pulsed with energy—and music—on July 2 as the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) marked the 248th birthday of the United States and its own 75th.
Partnership and Progress
At the start of 2024, The ACCJ Journal sat down with Victor Osumi as he took the helm as ACCJ president. As the heat of summer set in, we again joined him to gauge how the year he has dubbed one of reengagement is evolving, and where he sees the chamber amid its 75th anniversary.
Workforce Matters
Japan has long been seen as an attractive destination for companies expanding operations globally. This trend is more obvious today. But what causes foreign capitalists to succeed or fail in Japan?
Tax Surge Ahead
An increase in taxes on high-net-worth individuals is on the horizon. Here's how it will impact business and real estate owners beginning January 1, 2025.
Happy Independence Day 2024!
As Americans around the world celebrate the nation’s 248th birthday, the Fourth of July provides a chance for those of us in Japan to reflect on what has already been a historic year for US–Japan ties.
2024 DC Doorknock
During the 2024 DC Doorknock, ACCJ delegates met with leaders in Washington, DC, to discuss security, economic, and strategic partnerships.
A Bishop Scholar’s Journey
As his time as the first Bishop Memorial Scholar draws to a close, we sit down with Matthew Trani to learn about the experience and how he hopes to maintain his ACCJ connections.