ICCJ Kansai Network Expansion for Expo 2025 Osaka
ICCJ is official partner of Italy Expo 2025 Osaka.
We are currently expanding our network in the Kansai region and seeking connections with brands, companies, associations, universities, and individuals based in Osaka and surrounding areas.
If you're interested in participating in events and activities related to the upcoming Expo 2025 Osaka, please complete the form below with you information.
AIS Sommelier Course at ICCJFrom: 31/01/2026 12:00 AMto: 13/04/2026 12:00 AMVenue: ICCJ
Become a Certified Sommelier of the Italian Sommelier Association!
You can now take the Italian Sommelier Association (AIS: Associazione Italiana Sommelier) certification course in Tokyo!
Official instructors from the Italian AIS headquarters will come to ICCJ to conduct a 7-day intensive course with Japanese interpretation, thoroughly teaching wine fundamentals.
★ Intensive 7-day/30-hour course with comprehensive instruction
★ Perfect for wine enthusiasts aspiring to become professional sommeliers
★ Become an expert in Italian regional wines and grape varieties!
★ Obtain official AIS sommelier certification upon passing the final exam!*
★ Learn comfortably in English!
★ Available in both idle time course for restaurant staff and evening course for working professionals!
*Membership in the Italian Sommelier Association is required.
**Please note that courses may not be held if minimum enrollment numbers are not met.
Registration and all details from the link below:
ICCJ is looking for part-time staff
ICCJ is looking for part-time staff for the Tokyo office and staff for the Kyoto/Osaka office on the occasion of EXPO Osaka 2025. The ideal candidate speaks at least two of the following languages: Italian, English, and Japanese. The candidate must have a valid Japanese visa and currently reside in Japan.
ICCJ is also looking for Italian-Japanese interpreters for on-call services during EXPO Osaka 2025. Excellent knowledge of Italian and Japanese languages and proven experience as an interpreter in commercial and/or institutional contexts are required.
If interested, please send your CV to assistance@iccj.or.jp
ICCJ Gala Dinner & Concert 2024From: 06/12/2024 6:30 PMto: 06/12/2024 11:30 PMVenue: Happo-en
ICCJ is pleased to announce that the annual end-of-year Gala Dinner will be held on Friday, December 6th at Hotel Happo-en Tokyo.
This year we celebrate the culture of Puglia, the iconic heel of Italy!
To do this, we bring directly from Puglia one of the most prominent chefs and one of the most celebrated musical artists!
Register now and join us for an authentic celebration of Puglia's rich cultural heritage.
DETAILS
Date: Friday, December 6th 2024
Time: 18:30 - 23:30
Where: Hotel Happo-en
Address: 1 Chome-1-1 Shirokanedai, Minato City, Tokyo 108-8631
Admission:
ICCJ Member
- VIP Table (10 seats) : 340,000 JPY (+VAT 10%)
- VIP Single seats : 35,000 JPY (+VAT 10%)
- Other Tables (10 seats) : 270,000 JPY (+VAT 10%)
- Single seats : 28,000 JPY (+VAT 10%)
ICCJ NON Member
- Non Members VIP Tables (10 seats) : 490,000 JPY (+VAT 10%) - including ICCJ Ordinary Membership 2025
- VIP Singles seats : 115,000 JPY (+VAT 10%) - including ICCJ Individual Membership 2025
- Other Tables (10 seats) : 420,000 JPY (+VAT 10%) - including ICCJ Ordinary Membership 2025
- Single seats : 108,000 JPY (+VAT 10%) - including ICCJ Individual Membership 2025
- Single seats : 43,000 JPY (+VAT 10%) - does not include ICCJ Individual Membership 2025
Registration/Cancellation deadline: November 6th 2024, 16:00
Triveneto roadmap: rally stamp campaignFrom: 01/06/2024 12:00 AMto: 30/09/2024 11:59 PMVenue: Designated restaurants in Tokyo
Triveneto Rally stamp: Let's eat and drink around Triveneto!
Event Period: Until September 30, 2024 (Monday)
The Delle Venezie Rally stamp, held in the Tokyo area, presents an experiential and gustatory roadmap of Pinot Grigio delle Venezie, through a stamp collection competition.
Stamp cards will be distributed to final consumers directly at restaurants taking part in the campaign. Participants will receive a customized stamp in each restaurant and, upon collecting stamps from all the six Veneto restaurants, participants will receive original gift.
What is Triveneto:
The Veneto region in northeastern Italy, including Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, and Trentino autonomous province. Triveneto is famous for producing Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie DOC, a refreshing and fruity wine. To promote this delicious wine, we're organizing a stamp rally together with restaurants offering regional cuisine from this area!
Campaign Flow:
- During the event period, if you order at least 1 glass of Pinot Grigio DOC Delle Venezie at participating restaurants, you will earn one stamp! (Available for both lunch or dinner)
- Complete stamps from all six restaurants to receive an original gift!
Visit each participating restaurant one by one, try Triveneto regional cuisine and Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie DOC while collecting original stamps!
Details and the list of participating restaurants can be found HERE
This campaign is a wine promotion activity conducted jointly by the Consorzio Delle Venezie DOC and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan.
Notes
To receive a stamp, please order at least one glass of Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie.
- Regardless of ordering a bottle or a glass, only one stamp can be received per restaurant. Even if you order twice at the same restaurant, you won't receive a second stamp.
- Be sure to inform the restaurant staff that you wish to participate in this campaign before placing your order.
- Only those who collect stamps from all six restaurants are eligible for the gift (only one stamp can be received per restaurant)
- The campaign ends on September 30, 2024 (Monday). Please note that stamp cards will not be accepted after this period.
- Gifts can be claimed until October 31, 2024 (Thursday). Please send a photo of your stamped card to the following email address for verification. After confirmation, we will send the gift by mail.
- Gift Application Email Address: support@iccj.or.jp
- In case of theft, loss, or damage to stamped cards, they will not be reissued with the same number of stamps as when lost.
Online B2B meeting with RAVAZZOLOFrom: 01/03/2024 12:00 AMto: 31/05/2024 12:00 AMVenue: Online
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan holds B2B meetings with representatives of the Italian suit brand RAVAZZOLO and is looking for importers, buyers and distributors.
About RAVAZZOLO:
The company has its origins in the first tailoring company accredited by the Pontifical Council of Vicenza. Since then, nine generations have been active in the tailoring industry.
As of March 2024, the RAVAZZOLO trademark is registered in the Registry of National Historical Trademarks established by the MISE by Decree Law of 30.04.2019.
This recognizes RAVAZZOLO (Registry No. 358, 04-02-20202) as a trademark of national interest that the State wishes to preserve as a national heritage, as a registered trademark for more than 50 years.
For details of RAVAZZOLO, please refer below.
Japanese version of the company's presentation: Click here
Most recent collection: Click here
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Period: March - May 2024
Time zone: JST 16:00-18:00* due to time difference with Italy
Meeting format: Online
Contact:
Eleonora (e.flisi@iccj.or.jp), Maho(m.miyata@iccj.or.jp)
Promos Italia mission to Japan / B2B Meetings between Italian producers and Japanese operators (Tokyo and Osaka)From: 08/04/2024 9:00 AMto: 10/04/2024 5:00 PMVenue: The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (Tokyo) and Osaka
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan, in cooperation with Promos Italia, is organizing B2B meetings for Italian SME producers in different fields.
This is an opportunity to talk directly with producers who will be visiting Japan.
We look forward to your participation.
Business meetings will be held in both Tokyo and Osaka.
Tokyo
Dates: 8th (Mon) and 9th (Tue) April 2024
Time: 10:00 ~ 17:00
Venue: Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan
(9F FBR Mita Building, 4-1-27 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Register here (Tokyo event)
Osaka
Date: 10th April (Wednesday), 2024
Time: 13:30 ~ 17:00
(After the opening speech, from 14:30 till 17:00 there will be a free exchange and 1-1 business meeting between Italian and Japanese companies)
Venue: Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(2-8 Honmachibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka)
Register here (Osaka)
List of participating companies
Founded near Milan in 1996, the family-owned Biembi designs, manufactures, and markets fine greeting cards, gift wrap, gift paper bags, boxes, stationery, and giftware. The products of the Da Vinci Collection represent the tradition and quality of "Made in Italy."
All furniture products, from mirrors to side tables, consoles and lamps, are the result of Italian design and experienced craftsmanship, with a special resin finish. Each piece of furniture, manufactured in limited editions, is truly a work of art.
*The event has been changed to an online event.
The event will be held from April 15 (Mon.) to 30 (Tue.) after 16:00* due to the time difference with Italy.
Founded in 1950, LEDRAGOMMA is the world's first manufacturer of large plastic exercise balls for use in a variety of fields, including sports, fitness, and gymnastics as well as medicine and education. Its products range from balls of various sizes for Pilates and yoga, seat cushions, and massage products to the new high-tech Orbita, a ball with sensors that provide real-time visual feedback on how the exerciser is performing.
A family-owned company that has been producing innovative fabrics (yarns) and technical fabrics (e.g. with temperature control) for over 65 years. Used in 100% Made in Italy mattresses and pillows for home, medical and hotel use.
*The event has been changed to an online event.
The event will be held from April 15 (Mon.) to 30 (Tue.) after 16:00* due to the time difference with Italy.
Food and Beverages
The distillery is a family-owned company founded in 1964 in the province of Genoa, producing Ligurian liqueurs and spirits according to traditional local recipes.
Since 2006, we have been exporting Italian wines worldwide. We specialize in well-known Italian wines such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Pinot Grigio, Lambrusco and Asti, but we also supply special premium and fine wines for HoReCa.
For over 30 years we have been dealing with porcini mushrooms and wild fruits from the Tuscan Emilia Apennines. We do everything from collection to processing. Our products include porcini mushrooms, wild blueberries and other wild berries.
A family-owned boutique winery producing 40,000 bottles of wine on 8 hectares of Friuli land, run by three generations of women. Priding itself on its indigenous varieties such as Ribolla Gialla, Friulano, Richenza and Schioppettino and many others, each bottle shows the rich history of Friuli's indigenous varieties and the uniqueness of the region.
Contacts
Eleonora (e.flisi@iccj.or.jp) / Maho Miyata (m.miyata@iccj.or.jp)
Mimosa Week - A.Q.I. RestaurantsFrom: 02/03/2024 12:00 AMto: 08/03/2024 11:59 PMVenue: Selected A.Q.I. Restaurants all over Japan
From Saturday, March 2nd until Friday, March 8th, ICCJ will collaborate with more than 60 Italian restaurants of the A.Q.I. Network on the occasion of the Mimosa Week.
To celebrate the International Women’s Day, selected restaurants will offer a mimosa flower and additional gadgets to all female customers.
All details will be published on the official website mimosa-day.jp and ICCJ’s social media in the weeks preceding the event.
Aperitivo in LoveFrom: 14/02/2024 7:00 PMto: 14/02/2024 9:00 PMVenue: Trattoria La Puglia
Ready for the most romantic Aperitivo of the year?
We'll be waiting for you on Wednesday, February 14th at the newly opened "Trattoria La Puglia", in Uchisawaicho!
Get ready for a delicious Puglia buffet! Italian chocolate "Baci" will be given as a present to all participants! Also, during the event, enjoy fancy cocktails made with the syrups of the Italian drink maker Orsa Drinks! Before leaving, you will also receive a Cioccolata Calda (Hot chocolate) to warm up your heart and spirit!
Limited Entry!
Date: February 14th (Wednesday)
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Venue: Trattoria La Puglia
Address: 〒100-0011 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Uchisaiwaicho, 1 Chome−7−1 日比谷OKUROJI H16
Admission fee (buffet included):
ICCJ member 2,000 yen (tax included)
Non-members 3,000 yen (tax included)
*Cash-on drinks: From 500 yen (cash only)
CLICK HERE to register
The Crucial Role of Japan's New Foreign Minister in Advancing Gender Equality
September was an extremely busy month for Ms. Kamikawa Yoko. Less than a week after becoming Japan's first female foreign minister in almost two decades, she flew to New York to participate in the United Nations General Assembly and met with 16 leaders and foreign ministers over the course of just 5 days. A very busy agenda for the biggest surprise of the Japanese cabinet reshuffle, which took place last September 11th and saw Kamikawa take the place of the previous foreign minister Yoshimasa Hayashi.
This ministerial reshuffle saw Prime Minister Fumio Kishida appoint five women to his cabinet last month. A move that many saw as an attempt to boost his poor approval rating, currently standing at 33%, the lowest value since he took office in October 2021. Regardless of the intentions behind this choice, it is true that it represents a small but important step towards a more relevant female representation in Japanese politics (before that, only two out of 19 cabinet members were female) and in society in general.
The government's pledge is to promote women as a core pillar of a "new form of capitalism". However, for Japan to catch up on women's equality, there is a "long road ahead", as quoted by Kamikawa during her inaugural press conference on September 14. Statistics support this statement: despite an increase by 1.22 million in the number of working women compared to five earlier, Japanese women still earn 75% less than men. Additionally, despite evidence showcasing that Japanese companies that have more female directors tend to beat their peers in terms of stock market performance, in 2022 women accounted for only 15.5% of director roles at Japan’s largest companies.
A "long road ahead" might sound intimidating, but Kamikawa's meetings with G7 foreign ministers represented a promising initial stride in the right direction. By nurturing trust with fellow foreign ministers, including female counterparts from nations such as France, Germany, and Canada, Kamikawa's efforts lay the groundwork for potential collaborations that could significantly advance gender equality within Japan.