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Meet our new intern- Emma Karlsson

October 2nd, 2023

Hello! My name is Emma Karlsson, a bachelor's student in Business Administration at the School of Business, Economics, and

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Event Report : Driving Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in Management

October 2nd, 2023

(日本語は英語に続きます) The Swedish Chamber of Commerce organised an event on DEI in management, together with the Danish Chamber of

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Event Report : Sweden National Day 2023

October 2nd, 2023

SCCJ members, business partners, families and friends as well as the Swedish-Japanese community in Japan were invited to cele

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Event Report : Scandinavia Connect: SAS Update and Networking Event

October 2nd, 2023

(日本語は英語に続きます) On June 1st, 2023, the first Scandinavia Connect event was organized by the Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in

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Event Report: 2023 Nordic Craft Beer Evening

October 2nd, 2023

  (日本語は英語に続きます) Nordic Chambers of Commerce in Japan (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden) co-organized t

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Event Report: 2023 SCCJ Mentorship Program Kick-off Meeting

October 2nd, 2023

(日本語は英語の後に続きます)   On April 7th, the kick-off meeting for the 2023 Mentorship Program was held in a hybrid forma

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Apply to join SCCJ Mentoring Program 2023

October 2nd, 2023

(日本語は英語の後に続きます)   Apply to join SCCJ Mentoring Program 2023 Over 100 persons have taken part in our popular mentoring

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Event Report: SCCJ 30th Anniversary Celebration Tokyo

October 2nd, 2023

(日本語は英語の後に続きます) The 30th Anniversary Celebration of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan took place on Ja

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Event Report: Nordic Christmas Gala 2022

October 2nd, 2023

(日本語は英語の後に続きます) Holiday season is soon here and on December 8th for the 27th time the Nordic chambers joined together and

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Event Report: Panel discussion and workshop on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

October 2nd, 2023

(日本語は英語の後に続きます) On November 18th SCCJ together with DCCJ organized a panel discussion and workshop on Diversity, Equality

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Event Report: SCCJ 30th Anniversary Celebration in Kansai

October 2nd, 2023

(日本語は英語の後に続きます) SCCJ organized a big 30th years anniversary celebration in Kobe, Kansai on the 11 th of November with a st

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Meet Erica, Our New Intern

October 2nd, 2023

Welcome to SCCJ, please tell us a bit about yourself. Hej! My name is Erica Alenvret, bachelor’s program student in Busine

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Tribute to Ms. Taiko Nakazato

October 2nd, 2023

(日本語は英語の後に続きます)   Message of condolence We have a very sad message to past and present members of SCCJ.   Ms. Taik

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Event Report: Nordic Craft Beer Evening 2022

October 2nd, 2023

Nordic Chambers of Commerce in Japan (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden) co-organized this fun gathering event to

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Event Report: CEO Round Table Breakfast with Höganäs

October 2nd, 2023

On May 31 2022, CEOs from SCCJ Corporate Member companies gathered at the Embassy of Sweden to listen and discuss with Shoei

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Event Report: SCCJ 2022 Spring Kick-Off Reception

October 2nd, 2023

SCCJ organized its first physical event to kick-off 2022 at the embassy of Sweden on April 28, 2022. Over 150 guests atten

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Happy 30th Birthday to SCCJ!!

October 2nd, 2023

(日本語は英語の後に続きます)   Happy 30th Birthday SCCJ!   On this day, March 18, 1992 SCCJ was registered with the Japanese m

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SCCJ 30th Anniversary Logo Design Competition

October 2nd, 2023

(日本語は英語の後に続きます) BACKGROUND Next year marks the 30th anniversary year since The Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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SCCJ Covid-19 Vaccination Program Report

October 2nd, 2023

On June 1 the Japanese government announced that companies, universities and Chambers of Commerce could start vaccination pro

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Event Report: CEO Round Table with Mr. Jacob Wallenberg & Mr. Fredrik Persson

October 2nd, 2023

On March 31st, 2021 more than 40 CEOs from SCCJ Corporate Member companies gathered in person and online to listen and discus

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Meet Oskar, Our New Intern

October 2nd, 2023

Welcome to SCCJ, please tell us a bit about yourself. Hej! In true Japanese fashion, allow me start off with a self-intr

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[Deadline Extended] SCCJ Mentoring Program 2020-2021 [申込期限延長] メンタリングプログラムのご案内

October 2nd, 2023

(日本語は英語の後に続きます) Apply to join SCCJ Mentoring Program 2020-2021 Over 60 persons registered to join our popular mentoring p

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Event Report: CEO Round Table Breakfast with AstraZeneca

October 2nd, 2023

On February 14, 2020 CEOs from SCCJ Corporate Member companies gathered to listen and discuss with Stefan Woxström, Country P

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Event Report: SCCJ Bowling Competition 2020

October 2nd, 2023

On February 20th, SCCJ organized the annual team building competition at Sasazuka Bowl.   This year was a bit special d

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WIN Event Report: Top 10 Resiliency Tips by Corinne Johnson, Shimizu Corp

October 2nd, 2023

SCCJ WIN(Women's Impact Network) hosted the first event in 2020 on January 30.   With around 40 participants, Corinne s

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Event Report: Young Swedish Professionals Launch Event

October 2nd, 2023

On December 13 2019, SCCJ hosted the launch event of Young Swedish Professionals (YSP). There were around 250 guests enjoy

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Report: Ambassador's CEO Advisory Board with the Governor of Tokyo

October 2nd, 2023

Ambassador Pereric Högberg hosted his first Ambassador's CEO Advisory Board in his residence on November 21. This time, we

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Event Report: SAS - Sustainable Trip Breakfast Meeting

October 2nd, 2023

SAS and 5 Nordic chambers (DCCJ, FCCJ, ISCCJ, NCCJ, SCCJ) co-organized the breakfast meeting to discuss "sustainable travel a

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Scholarship at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (SCCJ)

October 2nd, 2023

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (SCCJ) together with the Scholarship Fund for Swedish Youth Abroad (Sti

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Event Report: SCCJ Crayfish Party

October 2nd, 2023

SCCJ organized Crayfish Party at Embassy of Sweden on September 27. Over 100 people joined from various companies, as well

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A message from SCCJ Chairman on EBC & SCCJ

October 2nd, 2023

Dear Member of SCCJ, As you may be aware, SCCJ has during a number of years been considering withdrawing from EBC (Europea

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Signed Agreement on Working Holiday Visa Program (English, Japanese, and Swedish)

October 2nd, 2023

Working Holiday Visa Program The Governments of Sweden and Japan has today signed a Working Holiday Agreement. The Agre

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Event Report: Scandinavian Craft Beer Evening

October 2nd, 2023

The 5 Nordic chambers (DCCJ, FCCJ, ISCCJ, NCCJ, and SCCJ) co-organized Scandinavian Craft Beer Evening at Coaster, Craft Beer

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SCCJ Mentoring Program 2019-2020 メンタリングプログラムのご案内

October 2nd, 2023

After a successful launch of the first mentoring program as part of WIN we are open for new mentors and mentees to join start

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Pictures: Sweden National Day Celebration 2019

October 2nd, 2023

Over 800 guests participated on Sunday, June 9th at Embassy of Sweden. Thank you Embassy of Sweden for co-hosting this event

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Event Report: Panel Discussion with Volvo Car Japan, Jaguar Land Rover, and Smart Eye

October 2nd, 2023

SCCJ and BCCJ (British Chamber of Commerce in Japan) co-hosted a panel discussion event on May 21 regarding the future of mob

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WIN Event Report: Redefining Good Leadership with Tove Kinooka

October 2nd, 2023

On March 23, SCCJ WIN (Women's Impact Network) organized the workshop with Tove Kinooka, Director, Global Perspective.  

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Report: Ambassador's CEO Advisory Board with the Chairman of Keidanren

October 2nd, 2023

On May 16th, Ambassador Magnus Robach hosted the second Ambassador's CEO Advisory Board in his residence. This time, we we

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Report: SCCJ Academy - Swedish Business School 2019 Spring

October 2nd, 2023

On May 17, SCCJ organized SCCJ Academy, where employees can learn know more about Sweden, its culture as well as the lifestyl

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Event Report: Women President In Japan And The Diversity Index With Kaori Sasaki, CEO Of Ewoman Inc.

October 2nd, 2023

On May 8th, we had an event with Kaori Sasaki from Ewoman to talk about women president in Japan and the diversity index whic

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Yes, we accept Credit Cards!

October 2nd, 2023

We are happy to announce that we are now able to accept credit cards at events. You can use VISA, MasterCard, JCB, SAISON

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Signed Agreement on Social Security between Japan and Sweden (English, 日本語, Svenska)

October 2nd, 2023

Agreement between Japan and The Kingdom of Sweden on Social Security The Social Security agreement between Sweden and Japan

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Event Report: CEO Roundtable with Autoliv

October 2nd, 2023

SCCJ organized the third CEO Roundtable on April 8 at the Embassy of Sweden.  This time we invited Mr. Dale S. Cook, Presi

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Event Report: SCCJ Sakura Party at Togo Kinenkan in Harajuku

October 2nd, 2023

SCCJ organized Sakura party at the new venue, Togo Kinenkan (東郷記念館) in Harajuku last Wednesday, April 3, which around 60 peop

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New Members & New Gold Member

October 2nd, 2023

We are happy to announce that we welcome two new Corporate members SCCJ! 1. APEX Co., Ltd. New Corporate Member, import

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Team Building Bowling Competition

October 2nd, 2023

On March 18th, we organized the annual team building competition at Sasazuka Bowl. 73 guests from 15 companies attended th

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Report: How to Utilize the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement

October 2nd, 2023

On March 13th, Embassy of Sweden, Business Sweden and SCCJ co-organized an event focusing on how Swedish companies can utiliz

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Event Report: "Build Better Business Through Diversity"

October 2nd, 2023

On March 8th, SCCJs WIN (Women's Impact Network) organized a panel discussion at Embassy of Sweden to celebrate the 1-year an

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Breakfast meeting with the Minister Jennie Nilsson

October 2nd, 2023

On March 5th, SCCJ organized a breakfast round table discussion with Swedish Minister for Rural Affairs, Jennie Nilsson accom

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News from Members : New Flower & Green Gift, “Kruka Tower” by Wexthuset Japan

October 2nd, 2023

(日本語は下記に続きます) Wexthuset Japan are happy to announce a new Flower & Green Gift delivery service, ”Kruka Tower (Tower pots)”

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SCCJ HR Network - Launched

October 2nd, 2023

On February 12th, SCCJ launched the HR network among Gold corporate members, of which 9 companies  attended. Alfa Laval A

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WIN Mentoring Program Meetup

October 2nd, 2023

On 7th, February, around 9 members enrolled in the SCCJ WIN Mentoring Program met at the Embassy of Sweden. The purpose of

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Report from EU-Japan Free Trade Fika

October 2nd, 2023

On the 24th of January Embassy of Sweden, SCCJ and Business Sweden arranged a fika with Swedish companies to discuss the EU-J

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Swedish Population reaches 10 million Friday January 20th 2017!!

October 2nd, 2023

Sweden’s population reaches a new milestone - 10 Million!! Currently, the population of Sweden increases by one person eve

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