Events

On the occasion of the 6th edition of Japan Olive Oil Prize (JOOP), ICCJ organizes a 2-day introductory course on professional olive oil tasting.

This course will provide all participants with the basics of sensorial analysis method. Our tutors will guide you through the process of distinguishing defected oils from good and excellent EVOO, learning some of the main characteristics of the olive oils with particular attention to the organoleptic characteristics. The olive oils used for the course will be selected among 200 EVOO that joined JOOP 2018.

Participants who have completed the 2-day course will receive a certificate issued by the Japan Olive Oil Prize Organizing Committee.

The introductory course is taught by JOOP 2018 Panel Members who are certified by EU standards and rank among the top international experts in the field: Pietro Paolo Arca (ITA), Michiyo Yamada (JAP), Konstantinos Liris (GRE), Selin Ertur (TUR), Pablo Voitzuk (USA) and Antonio Lauro (ITA).

DETAILS

When: April 9-10th 2018 (Mon-Tue) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Where: Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan

Address: FBR Mita Bldg. 9F, 4-1-27 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0073
Admission: ICCJ/ADI/AQI Members/Importers 8.000￥

Non-members 10.000￥

Language: Italian (with Japanese translation)

Registration/Cancellation deadline: April 6th, 18:00 (Friday)

REGISTER HERE

For further info: projects@iccj.or.jp

Pietro Paolo Arca

(Italy / Panel Member Food Technologist, Montiferru Panel Leader, Biol Panel Member, JOOP14-15-16-17-

18 Juror. JOOP 2018 Panel Leader)

Michiyo Yamada (Japan / Panel Member Journalist, MIPAAF Official Olive Oil Taster, JOOP13-14-15-16-17-18 Juror)

Pablo Voitzuk(California / Panel Member California Olive Oil Council Panel Member, LA International EVOO Competition Panel Member, JOOP15-16-17-18 Juror)

Selin Ertur

(Turkey / Panel Member MIPAAF Official Olive Oil Taster、NYIOOC13-Sol15-JOOP14-15-16-17-18 Juror)

Konstantinos Liris

(Greece / Panel Leader Agronomist , Oleologist, m.sc. MBA. NYIOOC 2016 Panel Leader, JOOP 17-18 Juror)

Antonio Giuseppe Lauro (Italy / Agronomist, Iinternational olive oil consultant, educator, journalist and Panel leader (NYIOOC 2018), JOOP 2018 Jurors)

Are you 35 or under and interested in expanding your network? Come join ICCJ and 13 other Chambers of Commerce at the second Joint Chambers Young Professionals Networking Party! At this informal networking evening Young Professionals from the American, Austrian, BLCCJ, British, Canadian, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Norwegian, South-African, Spanish and Swiss Chambers can gain insights and advice from other Chamber members on how to navigate the diverse opportunities and transitions you currently face in your career. A great opportunity to expand your network, so bring plenty of business cards, make friends, make valuable new connections, and enjoy an evening of friendly exchange over free-flow drinks and food. And all this with a splendid view from the 39th floor. We look forward to seeing you there!

Only 10 seats available, be sure to register now!

DETAILS

Date: April 5, 2018 (Thursday)
Time: 19:00 – 21:00
Where: Longrain, Yebisu Garden Tower 39F
Address: Yebisu Garden Tower 39F, 4-20-3, Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Admission:ICCJ/AQI/ADI Members 5,000 JPY
Non Members 7,000 JPY
Registration/Cancellation deadline: March 30th, 18:00 (Friday)

REGISTER HERE

For further info: projects@iccj.or.jp

On the occasion of Women's Day ICCJ and ADI (Associazione donne italiane) are happy to invite you to a special Aperitivo at Osteria Dieci on March 7. A special discount on the entrance fee and a mimosa flower for all the ladies!

Entrance fee (to pay at the door, includes buffet):

ICCJ/ADI/AQI Members/Women: 2,000 JPY
Non Members/Men: 3,000 JPY
Cash bar: 500 yen/drink

Address:
Osteria Dieci
〒106-0045 Tōkyō-to, Minato-ku, Azabu-jūban 2-8-15 MAP

In the center of this area, on the top of a mount overlooking Valdichiana and Val d'Orcia, lies Montepulciano, a characteristic Italian town surrounded by castle walls.
Its city hall, built during the Renaissance, has witnessed the birth of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, a noblest red wine.
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan is glad to introduce the charm of Valdichiana Senese through two events in Tokyo and Osaka.

Details for Tokyo

Date: 2018/02/27 (Tuesday)
Time: 11:00-12:30
Where: Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Address: FBR Mita Bldg. 9F, 4-1-27 Mita, Minato-ku,Tokyo 108-0073  MAP
Language: Italian - Japanese

Details for Osaka

Date: 2018/03/01 (Thursday)
Time: 11:00-12:30
Where: Koraibashi Black Box
Address: Carbo Koraibashi Building 1F, Koraibashi 3-1-8 Chuo-ku, 541-0043 Osaka MAP
Language: Italian - Japanese

Schedule:

10:30  Reception

11.00  Greetings by the major of Montepulciano
Introduction to Valdichiana Senese (including the projection of a presentation video)
11.45  Q&A session, light snack with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and networking
※ You can meet new people and exchange your business cards while enjoying typical food from Toscana and some Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

The event is open to tour operators, wine importers and journalists.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Registration/Cancellation deadline: 2018/02/21 (Wednesday)

For further info: support@iccj.or.jp

After registering for the event, you will need to wait for a confirmation e-mail from ICCJ (different from the automated registration email). Your reservation will not be considered complete as long as you do not receive the confirmation e-mail. Thank you for understanding. 

The 12th edition of Olio Capitale, the most important exhibition fully dedicated to top quality extra-virgin olive oil, will be held in Trieste, Italy, March 3-6.

ICCJ is actively recruiting 2 buyers willing to visit the fair.

DETAILS

Date: March 3-6, 2018
Time: from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm (until 2:00 pm on March 6)
Venue: Stazione Marittima (Trieste)
Numbers: more than 13000 visitors, 300 exhibitors from Italy, Croatia, Albani and Greece. Over 1000 business meetings between exhibitors and buyers

ICCJ will offer to the selected buyers:

- roundtrip flight from Japan
- shuttle bus from airport to hotel (Venice to Trieste)
- 4 nights stay at hotel
- entrance pass to the fair and BtoB meeting program
*Selected buyer are expected to carry out BtoB meetings with exhibitors

CLICK HERE for the buyer program

Selection criteria:
- record of past business with Italian companies
- being aware of the latest news in the Italian extra-virgin olive oil market
- specialized stores, restaurants chains, hotel chains, importers of Made in Italy products
- buyers who have been selected in the past for Olio Capitale will not be considered
- priority will be given to those buyers who are able to communicate in English

Please fill the buyers application form (CLICK HERE) and send it to Kyoka Hirasawa to the following email address: support@iccj.or.jp

ICCJ is glad to present the sixth edition of the JOOP (Japan Olive Oil Prize) Contest, which will be held in Tokyo on April 8-11, 2018.

The Contest aims at promoting extra-virgin olive oils of all origin in Japan, and represents a unique opportunity for producers to increase their brand awareness in international markets. Winning oils have the possibility to participate at trade show in Japan (ACCI Gusto), events at major department stores in Tokyo and Osaka and being featured in specialised media. Please, register to the competition at the link below:

https://jooprize.com/

Any Extra Virgin Olive Oil produced in 2017 is eligible, granted a production batch of at least 1.000 Kg is guaranteed and the application form and the product samples are correctly submitted within the deadline, set on March 31th, 2018.

A renewed point-based decimal system between 8,00 (minimum) and 10,00 (maximum) will ensure a fairer award attribution based on the overall quality of the oils. The prizes will be awarded as follow:

between 8,00 and 8,99: Silver Prize
between 9,00 a 9,49: Gold Prize
between 9,50 a 10,00: Best in Class

Oils will be competing in the following categories: Organic, Blend, Monocultivar, P.D.O. and P.G.I. Certificates of excellence for oils with distinctive qualities (high polyphenols content), other special mentions and “Best of Country” for the oil with the highest score from each country will be also awarded.

The Jury is composed by an international panel of six certified sensorial analysis judges, supervised by the panel leader Dr. Pietro Paolo Arca (Italy): Selin Ertur (Turkey), Antonio Giuseppe Lauro (Italy), Konstantinos Liris (Greece), Pablo Voitzuk (USA) and Michiyo Yamada (Japan).

The announcement of the winners and the award ceremony shall take place on April 11, 2018, in Tokyo in front of media, Institutional Representative, experts and many others.

The Winners list will be published on JOOP official web page (https://jooprize.com/) and Facebook (@joop.japanoliveoilprize) on April 12, 2018, at 2 pm (Japan time).

The next Aperitivo della Camera will be held at iCas storia, A.Q.I. certified restaurant close to Gaienmae station, on February 21. Chef Kenta Shibahara's organic dishes will delight our guests in a friendly environment. The perfect place to spend a cold February evening with your friends!

Entrance fee (to pay at the door, includes buffet):

ICCJ/ADI/AQI Members: 2,000 yen
Non Members: 3,000 yen
Cash bar: 500 yen/drink

Address:
iCas storia
〒150-0001 Tokyo-to, Shibuya-ku, Jingūmae 3-35-8 MAP
Aoyama Natural Lawson B1

Tel: 03-5785-1248

Chef Kenta Shibahara

After learning the basics in Kyoto, where he was born, Kenta moved to Naples to polish his skill in the art Italian food in a Michelin starred restaurant.

In 2011, he ranked 2nd in the "Gran Concorso di Cucina" organized by ICCJ.

What better way to warm up a winter evening than to get together with a new world of friends and business contacts? This will be a great chance to refresh and make new connections with people from ICCJ (Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japn), ACCJ (American Chamber of Commerce in Japn), NCCJ (NetherlandChamber of Commerce in Japan) and many others.

The multinational networking bash will be held at the Mercedes Benz Connection in Nogizaka where there will be lots of food, festivities, and free-flowing drinks.  As always, new members and guests are especially welcome. Space is limited, so sign up early!

DETAILS

Date: February 6th, 2018 (Tuesday)
Time: 18:30 – 20:30
Where: Mercedes Benz Connection
Address: 7-3-10 Roppongi, Minato-ku, 106-0032 Tokyo
Admission: ICCJ/AQI/ADI Members 4,500 JPY
Non Members 7,900 JPY
*including buffet and free-flow drinks
Registration/Cancellation deadline: February 2nd, 18:00 pm (Friday)

REGISTER HERE

For further info: projects@iccj.or.jp