Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce

About the IJCC

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Foremost business network for Irish and Japanese companies & professionals,

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Call for Nominations - Ireland Japan Business Awards 2026

Applications open for JMEC 33 | Exclusive scholarship for IJCC members

Welcome ESG Data Core to the Chamber

Kansai Next-Generation Leaders Mentorship Forum

2026.09.11 (Fri)
18:00 ~ 21:00
Waldorf Astoria Osaka
¥5,000 (members) / ¥6,500 (guests)

The IJCC is delighted to collaborate with the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan and 9 other Chambers of Commerce in Japan on the Kansai Next-Generation Leaders Mentorship Forum, to be held on 11 September 2026.

For full details see below 👇

📅Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

🕐Time: 18:30–21:00 (Doors open at 18:00)

📍Venue: Waldorf Astoria Osaka

🍗Meal: Light refreshments

💴Fee: ¥5,000 (members) / ¥6,500 (guests)

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Welcome The TEFL Institute Group to the Chamber

The IJCC is delighted to welcome The TEFL Institute Group as our newest Corporate Member.

In joining the Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce, The TEFL Institute Group would like to share the following:

Seeking Irish Partners for Foster Care Innovation & Social Impact (NPO Member YouMeWe)

IJCC NPO Member YouMeWe is seeking introductions to Irish foster care agencies, child welfare organisations, academic institutions, and government stakeholders.

Help Shape the Future of the IJCC - Member Survey 2026

As part of planning the next chapter of the Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce, we'd love to hear your thoughts.

Welcome EdFuture to the Chamber

The IJCC is delighted to welcome EdFuture as our newest NPO member.

Commenting on the decision to join the IJCC, EdFuture shared:

Featured Article: The Regenerative 7Cs | Certify (imageMILL)

CERTIFY: Build Trust with Proof

As sustainability claims become more common, trust becomes harder to earn.

Event Report: Women's Weekend Breakfast Activity #11

On June 20, we held our Women's Breakfast & Networking event at Bills Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse.

Event Report: Third Thursday with the SCCIJ

On 18 June, the IJCC hosted our Third Thursday networking event together with the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan at Irish Pub & Restaurant Failte in Shibuya.

Transatlantic Trivia Night with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan

2026.07.16 (Thu)
18:30 ~ 21:30
An SOLAS Irish Pub
Free (One drink minimum)

We have reached full capacity for this event. Any additional registrations will be added to a waitlist. Thank you for your interest!

With Irish-Canadian relations in the spotlight following Mark Carney’s recent visit to Ireland, we are excited to announce Transatlantic Trivia Night – a pub quiz and evening of networking in collaboration with our friends from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan.

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Beyond the Language: A Professional's Playbook for Success in Japan

2026.06.24 (Wed)
18:30 ~ 21:00
RIVERLD Suidobashi A
3,000 JPY

The IJCC is proud to be an official supporter of the upcoming JMEC Alumni Association seminar: "Beyond the Language: A Professional's Playbook for Success in Japan"

Whether you've been thriving, navigating challenges, or somewhere in between, one question keeps coming up for professionals in Japan:

What really separates those who get ahead from those who stay stuck?

It's not TOEIC scores. It's not perfect Japanese. It's not being the loudest voice in the room.

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