Stats

Canada and Japan by the Numbers Autumn 2021

New CCCJ Members

New CCCJ Members Autumn 2021

Charity

Financial industry charity event maintains its stride, even in virtual form

by Alec Jordan
Event

Celebrating the holiday with exercise and a turkey bento picnic

Film

Hibiya Cinema Festival screens films that made a splash in Canada

Energy

Webinar looks at developments in the hydrogen economy

by Alec Jordan
Travel

Committee chair shares lessons learned from solo cycling

by Harold Godsoe
Food

McCain Foods takes a global approach in its industry

by Edward Cooper
Geopolitics

How changes in this dynamic region will affect businesses for decades to come

by Stephen Nagy
Culture

BC artist transplants bonsai to Canada’s Best Coast

by Terukazu Ikeda
Business

Chamber governor aims to bring about change in business and society

by Julian Ryall
Government

New Canadian Ambassador Ian G. McKay looks forward to even stronger bilateral ties

by Alec Jordan
News

Banff gets its first izakaya

News

Navy frigate visits Okinawa

News

JOGMEC, Alberta to study carbon, hydrogen, ammonia

News

War hero reveals secret work

News

Tokyo awards Senator top honour

Leaders

Four Letters

by Noriko Ishida
Leaders

Looking Forward

by Alec Jordan
New CCCJ Members

New CCCJ Members Summer 2021

CCCJ Event

This free spirit’s healthy, plant-based recipes create foodie communities

by Alec Jordan
Book Review

Memoir explores a life lived around food

by @joeytokyo
Charity

RBC Race for the Kids charity event returns to Tokyo

by Alec Jordan
CCCJ Governors

Meet the New CCCJ Leaders

CCCJ 2021 AGM

Lower costs offset revenue decline as new members join and events hosted—including Covid jabs

by Alec Jordan
Event

Backed by the CCCJ, this annual business plan writing course adapts to beat the lockdown

by Megan Casson
Culture

Practical and artistic, limited-edition tenugui celebrate bilateral ties

by Malcolm Foster
CCCJ Event

Who are Indigenous Entrepreneurs? What is Effective Engagement?

by Paul Pryce
Pharma

Takeda’s new GM in Ontario on fighting diseases with innovation, diversity and digital skills

by Alec Jordan
News

Award-winning Thornhill woman creates miso-sesame vegan products

News

Plan for bilateral space project

News

Nova Scotia tidal energy project gets first investment from Japan

News

Beef imports and prices rise

News

Itochu plans to make ammonia in Alberta 

Leaders

Stronger Together

by David Anderson
Leaders

Helping Hands

by Alec Jordan
Leaders

Neil van Wouw on his long and successful tenure as CCCJ chair and governor

by Alec Jordan
Leaders

Strong Ties

by Alec Jordan
Leaders

Running Our Race

by Neil van Wouw
News

Chef honoured for food culture influence

News

Tour firm offers online tours of Prince Edward Island

News

Foreign ministers discuss Indo-Pacific

News

Surgical tool firm set to expand

News

Poll: top two nations named 

Government

Saskatchewan's new Japan office will help connect Japanese companies to the province’s rich opportunities in agriculture, agrivalue, energy, minerals and more

by Alec Jordan
Food & Drink

Canada keeps presence among smaller turnout

by Julian Ryall
Geopolitics

Webinar tackles regional trade, defense and politics

by Alec Jordan
Publicity

New subscription service shares the appeal of Japan’s national drink

People

Lowell Sheppard prepares for a great adventure amidst smaller ones

by Alec Jordan
Community

Shane Busato is communications director at Tokyo American Club

by C Bryan Jones
Entrepreneur

Mississauga media mogul draws closer to his Japanese roots

by Terukazu Ikeda
Event

CCCJ Golf Scramble

Publicity

Aoba-Japan International School nurtures future leaders

New CCCJ Members

New CCCJ Members Spring 2021

Leaders

Time of Change

by Alec Jordan
Leaders

Paying Respects

by Neil van Wouw
News

Film festival goes online

News

Solar firm raises millions to invest in green energy fund  

News

McGill prof to lead RIKEN team 

News

Rare bird seen in Yukon

News

Takeda picks woman as new Canada boss

In Memoriam

Thoughts on a life dedicated to Canada–Japan relations

Business

Montréal and Nagoya sign pivotal aerospace partnership

by Julian Ryall
CCCJ Event

Three chambers hold webinar on boosting Canada–Japan trade ties

by Megan Casson
Start-ups

The pair behind gugu sleep look to wake up the mattress industry

by Alec Jordan
Energy

Strong bilateral ties, innovation and diversity key for booming sector

by Alec Jordan
Sports

Yuta Watanabe brings his ganbaru spirit to the Toronto Raptors

by Terukazu Ikeda
New CCCJ Members

New CCCJ Members Winter 2021

People

Tokyo-Vancouver graduate publishes children’s book exploring B.C.’s green spaces

by Megan Casson
New CCCJ Members

New CCCJ Members Autumn 2020

Sports

Tokyo Canadians marks 25 years

by Alec Jordan
Event

Hibiya Cinema Festival Opening Night

Event

CCCJ Golf Scramble 2020

Education

Canadian schools in Japan adapt quickly against virus

by Megan Casson
Company

Tokyo firm wins award for bringing interns to Japan

by Julian Ryall
Business

Three Ontario companies crack the Japan tech market with niche products

by Paul Kilbank
CCCJ

Your new governors

News

Mitsubishi to buy Ontario chemical unit

News

Bilateral team finds cancer in dinosaur leg

News

Fashion brand OVO opens Tokyo flagship store

News

Will famed tsukemen come to Vancouver?

News

Suga and Trudeau hold first talks

Leaders

All together

by Neil van Wouw
Leaders

How we thrive in a crisis

by Alec Jordan
Entrepreneur

Despite virus, Canadian realizes decade-long dream to open Niigata glamping eco-spot

by Alec Jordan
AGM

Despite virus, a good year for revenues and committees

by Alec Jordan
New CCCJ Members

New CCCJ Members Summer 2020

Member Spotlight

Meet James Hedden, president of Tokai Japan Canada Society for business and pleasure

by Alec Jordan
Business

Foreign firms must act fast to beat lag and enter Japan

by Philip O'Neill
Healthcare

Montrealer Paul Lirette is leading GSK Japan’s journey for better health, teamwork and communication

by C Bryan Jones
Business

Annual event for aspiring leaders has strong CCCJ ties

by Megan Casson
Drinks

Time for Japan to buy more Canadian fine wine

by Alec Jordan
People

Creator of the California Roll helped whet nation’s appetite for Japanese cuisine

by Tim Hornyak
Food

From meat and seafood to potatoes and pasta, trade treaty feeds Japan’s hunger for quality Canadian food

by Alec Jordan
Leaders

Learning Curve

by Matt Ketchum
Leaders

Comfort Food

by Alec Jordan
Design

Kengo Kuma’s first BC gig is a stunning bilateral hybrid of culture and nature

by Nina Oiki
News

NPO boss dies at 77

News

Whistler tour agency gets relief

News

Tokyo eases rules on livestock product imports  

News

BC firm tests plant-based wagyu beef

News

CPTPP probe as log exports fall

History

In 1918, Japanese–Canadians came together to battle another pandemic

by Tim Hornyak
New CCCJ Members

New CCCJ Members Spring 2020

Business Support

Help in Fight Against Covid-19

Event

Maple Leaf Gala

Sports

Canada’s first female judo champion, Christa Deguchi, has her sights set on 2021 gold

by Nina Oiki
Media

Enduring project links bilateral media

by Alec Jordan
Resilience

Six views on making stronger societies

by Alec Jordan
Talking Tech

Telework in a new world

by Paul Kilbank
News

Will Tokyo’s shift from China help Ottawa?

News

Father loses appeal over paternity leave at major bank

News

Taekwondo star preps for Tokyo 2021 in Winnipeg home

News

Ministry seeks almost 50k tonnes of wheat

News

Three carmakers to cut pay in North America 

Leaders

Finding our Way

by Matt Ketchum
Leaders

Room to Grow

by Alec Jordan
History

A discovery in the B.C. woods sheds light on the history of Japanese-Canadians

by Tim Hornyak
Event

Flagship carrier sends a culinary favourite winging its way through Tokyo

by Alec Jordan
Event

S.W. Ontario Network Night

by Alec Jordan
Business

Expert forum looks at four Rs for aluminum

by Alec Jordan
Event

Public, private sector leaders share views on bilateral business

by Alec Jordan
Food

Canadian hemp makers hope for fertile ground in Japan

by Julian Ryall
Technology

Tokyo expo showcases digital art and business

by Aaron Baggett
Talking Tech

Software that captures inspiration

by Paul Kilbank
Leaders

Next Steps

by Matt Ketchum
Leaders

New Ground

by Alec Jordan
Government

Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon explains the province’s creative and cultural draws

by Alec Jordan
News

Ottawa officials unfazed by Wash.–Tokyo trade deal

News

Sake seeks sales boost

News

Toronto raconteur draws laughs with rakugo

News

Calgary, Tokyo chefs to host event

News

Bilateral partners in next NASA moon mission?

History

Lawrence Moore Cosgrave paved the way for a new Canada–Japan relationship

by Tim Hornyak
New CCCJ Members

New CCCJ Members Autumn 2019

Next Events

CCCJ Events Autumn 2019

Member Spotlight

Lowell Sheppard explains how even small donations can make great change

by Alec Jordan
Event

HyLife Pork Table’s Third Anniversary

by Alec Jordan
Event

McGill MBA professor provides problem-solving strategies

by Alec Jordan
Sports

Canada’s rugby team showed its colours on — and off — the pitch

Education

New scholarship to develop strong bonds

Culture

Japanese comedian in Vancouver tackles taboos with laughter

by Emi Takahata
Economy

Weighing the merits of a Canada–Japan agreement

Environment

Is this drinking device humanity’s most harmful creation?

by Robert Sakai-Irvine
Energy

LNG forum generates valuable industry insight

by Alec Jordan
Trade

Event encourages business links between Saskatchewan and Japan

by Alec Jordan
Technology

Québec firms explore Japan market

by Julian Ryall
Embassy

Message from Ian Burney, Ambassador of Canada to Japan

by Ian Burney
Leaders

Strength in a Storm

by Matt Ketchum
Leaders

Play Your Part

by Alec Jordan
Calendar

CCCJ Events Summer 2019

News

Fujitsu picks Vancouver for AI global HQ

News

Exhibit shows history of émigrés from Wakayama to Canada

News

Polar research in far north

News

Bombardier sells jet unit to Mitsubishi for C$724 million

News

Bilateral war games boost ties

Leaders

Beat the Heat

by Alec Jordan
History

Canadian ambassador who helped shape postwar Japan

by Tim Hornyak
AGM

The state of affairs in the “most inclusive” chamber

by Alec Jordan
CCCJ Event

The secret to increasing women in management and corporate competitiveness

Text and photos by Nina Oiki
Business

JMEC entrants show their business know-how

by Julian Ryall
Drinks

Alberta quenches thirsts in Japan

Media

Tokyo multimedia house builds bilateral bridges

by Julian Ryall
Publicity

Jinseki International School takes learning to another level

Sports

Canadian coach for Japan women’s national rugby team

Text and photos by Nina Oiki
Education

Blend subjects and build skills

by Tara Tiger Brown
Politics

Outlooks on the G20 Summit

by Alec Jordan
Leaders

The New Guy

by Matt Ketchum
History

Shinkichi Tamura pioneered Japan–Canada trade and ties

by Tim Hornyak
Member Spotlight

New CCCJ Members Spring 2019

Calendar

CCCJ Events Spring 2019

Member Spotlight

HyLife Pork Table has quickly made its mark on the restaurant scene

by Alec Jordan
Event

Joint Chamber Networking Sake Night

by Megan Casson
Event

Tohoku Youth Project

by Alec Jordan
Technology

Shopify may be new to Japan, but it’s already making its presence felt

by Julian Ryall
Business

Rio Tinto’s ties between Canada and Japan run deep

by Alec Jordan
Opinion

Long-term expats finally have the right to show their hands — make the most of it

by John R. Harris
Food

Catching up with Canadian exhibitors at Asia’s largest food show

by Julian Ryall
Education

Group of students from Atlantic Canada explore Japanese business and culture

by John Herbert
Interview

Two perspectives on how women-owned SMEs can find success

by Megan Casson
Event

Exploring gender diversity and empowering women-owned businesses

by Megan Casson
Interview

Chief Trade Commissioner Ailish Campbell on helping Canadian companies thrive overseas

by Alec Jordan
News

New trade pact with ASEAN?

News

Japan Tobacco gets court protection in Canada

News

Mazda, Mitsubishi name new Ontario bosses

News

Québecer CTV anchor awarded Order of Canada

News

Joint venture plans to expand

Leaders

Spring Forward

by Neil van Wouw
Leaders

Something in the Air

by Alec Jordan
Leaders

Year of Change

by Jim Zhang
Economy

A look inside one of the most significant free-trade pacts of its time

by Alec Jordan
Sports

Two rugby stars give their views on Rugby World Cup prospects and mutual respect

by Nina Oiki
Business

Tokyo chemicals firm goes large in Canada’s smallest province

by Julian Ryall
Diversity

Top executive with Air Canada talks at a CCCJ event about her path to success

Text and photos by Nina Oiki
Education

Group of Canadian students learn the ropes at Rakuten

by Megan Casson
Technology

Canadian YouTube stars talk food, business and passion

by Alec Jordan
Member Spotlight

Donovan Gordon reveals the secrets to running a great event

by Alec Jordan
Event

Maple Leaf Gala

Next Events

CCCJ Events Winter 2019

Member Spotlight

New CCCJ Members Winter 2019

History

How a Canadian woman spread Jesus and peanut butter in Japan

by Tim Hornyak
Leaders

Full Speed Ahead

by Alec Jordan
News

Mining firm to list

News

Fukuoka hockey fanatic hits the rink in Nova Scotia

News

Trudeau airs views on Japan’s post-IWC plans

News

Concerns over Japan’s auto sector

News

Canada farm sales to Japan rise

Leaders

Well Rounded

by Alec Jordan
Calendar

CCCJ Events Autumn 2018

Leaders

Chamber View

by Jim Zhang
Economy

Catching up with Ian G. McKay, CEO of Invest in Canada

by Alec Jordan
Event

Strengthening Canada–Japan business connections

by Alec Jordan
Technology

Canadian investment bank plans to launch cryptocurrency exchange in Japan

by Julian Ryall
Environment

The Earth Group feeds millions around the globe

by Julian Ryall
Equality

An organization — and an individual — dedicated to LGBT equality

by Alec Jordan
Education

Teacher George Nicholson reflects on how music can open new worlds

by Saya Hatton
Diversity

Roundtable event looks at women in the workplace

by Megan Casson
Event

With astronaut David Saint-Jacques scheduled to launch in the weeks to come, we look back at his CCCJ visit

by Stephane Beaulieu
Arts

Printmaker Hidemi Momma reflects on her time in Halifax

by Alec Jordan
Member Spotlight

Jamal Abdourahman talks style, global and local

by Alec Jordan
History

How Ranald MacDonald ignited English studies in Japan

by Tim Hornyak
News

Japanese-Canadian wins bronze medal at judo world championships

News

C$40 billion LNG project moves forward

News

Leading solar energy company makes major investment in Japan

News

Toronto restaurant awarded prized stall at Yokohama ramen museum

News

Bilateral startup develops self-driving cars

Business

Burnt-out chef brings Japanese blades to Canada

by Vivian Morelli