Past Events

All ABC members staying in Osaka on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, are warmly invited to join us for the "D-A-CH EXPO 2025 Networking Night" jointly hosted by ABC & ADVANTAGE […]

Given the EXPO 2025 Osaka starting 13 April and Austria's Nation Day at the EXPO being on 23 May, the ABC AGM 2025 will take place already in early March. […]

In this webinar, we will provide an overview of the fundamental rules on transfer pricing (TP) applicable in Japan, in collaboration with the Japan office of Forvis Mazars. The focus […]

Calling all winter sports enthusiasts – get ready for the 2025 edition of our winter networking event! Skiers and snowboarders, our destination again in Okushiga Kogen, Nagano promises excitement for […]

The Austrian business community celebrates this time with the traditional Advent and Year End Networking Party again at Cafe Landtmann Aoyama. It is that time of the year to look […]

We are happy to announce the next inter-chamber networking event in the “CLIC” series. CLIC stands for “Creative Linking of International Chambers” and is a loose organization of 12 smaller […]

  The ABC is joining the annual "European Cocktail 2024" lead organized by the French Chamber of Commerce and Industries in Japan on Thursday, 17 October 2024. This event is […]

Foreign companies often find Japan’s education system inefficient, with students requiring extensive on-the-job training and top talent being less interested in foreign firms. In the competitive talent market, it is […]

This year’s After Summer Reception takes place on Friday 30 August 2024! We, ABC invite you to the annual networking reception to kick off the intensive second half of the […]

Whether you work in renewables, energy tech, policy, government relations, commodities, energy project finance, electricity, retail, or the like, this is a great opportunity to catch up with industry colleagues […]

Meet the success stories of Porsche, Domino's Pizza and Jera nex in Japan in the 20th edition of "Delighting Customers in Japan". The event is lead-organized with the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber […]

The AGM is THE opportunity for us ABC members to mingle and exchange ideas about our businesses in Japan, as well as to meet new members and reconnect with our […]

Initiated by SwissNex, the ABC is joining this multi-chamber networking event at the Consulate of Switzerland in Osaka. Regardless of whether you are new in town or have been in […]

For the twelfth installment of our popular European chamber networking serices CLIC we will have Tetra Pak's Japan & Korea President Alejandro Cabal as a speaker. Tetra Pak is  a  world […]

We have received many applications and have reached the maximum number of customers. Registration ist now closed. ****************************************************************************************************************************************** All winter sports enthusiasts - get ready for the 2024 edition of […]

Thank you for your interest in our ABC Advent and Year End Networking Party. We have received many applications and have reached the maximum number of applicants. Registration is now […]

A traditional highlight of the autumn season among European chambers is the European Joint Chambers Networking Cocktail. The lead organizer, the French Chamber, invites ABC members to the Institut français […]

ABC members are invited to the first ABC-Swiss Chamber (SCCIJ) jiont Tennis Gathering and BBQ Dinner event ever. Taking a hint from many of our members not being able to […]

CLIC, the collection of small and mid-sized, innovative European chambers of commerce in Japan, features Swarovski at the tenth CLIC networking event. General Manager of Swarovski Japan, Mr. Masaki Suzuki, […]

Transitions and good fortunes, the theme for the After Summer Networking Reception 2023 hopes to inspire our members to tackle the new opportunities offered by the full return to business […]

Join us and many other members of European chambers in Tokyo for the 2023 Joint Summer Cocktail Networking on 7 July 2023! Enjoy an exclusive business networking infused with the […]

The Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan, BLCCJ, is bringing back their annual signature event - the three speaker seminar plus networking for the succesful market entry for consumer products. […]

The Annual General Meeting is THE opportunity for us ABC members to mingle and exchange ideas about our businesses in Japan as well as getting to know to new members […]

The revival of networking and chamber activities after three hard years of Covid-19 measures continues with the first CLIC event in four years! CLIC is a loose collection of small […]

Time to meet again, Austrian style! AUSTRIA CONNECT JAPAN - Shining in the Rising Sun, the Austrian business conference in Japan returns after four years to Tokyo. The one-day business […]

Skiers, Snowboarders and Onsen Fans – Japan is open again and so is our winter networking event for 2023! The 7th edition on Feb. 18th, 2023, will bring us back […]

Over the past years, we have hosted a successful series of virtual briefing and networking events. While most physical events have resumed in Asia, our community still enjoys virtual networking […]

The next “Visit your fellow ABC members” event will be hosted by Michael Mueller and Christian Büttner from Mueller Foreign Law Office. Similar to the event we did with Skidata, […]

Thanks for the many registrations, the event is fully booked! For further registrations, we can place you on the waiting list. Please contact us via mail tokyo@advantageaustria.org ************************************************************************************ 2022 is […]

In his presentation "Cyberattack: Rethinking corporate security ", Mr. Embacher will talk about the opportunities and risks that can arise from digitalization. In particular, he discusses what the virtual world […]

With the 2021 Japan tax reform of the E-Preservation Act (Act on Book and Record Keeping through Electronic Methods or 電子帳簿保存法) a further step in digitalizing tax related processes has […]

Thanks to many registrations, the event is fully booked! ************************************************************************************ What is a brand studio for a car retailer? We will learn more in the next edition of the ABC […]

we are happy to invite our members to join the 2022 edition of the traditional European Joint Chambers Networking Party - lead organzer is the French Chamber and this year's […]

Thanks to many registrations, the event is fully booked! ************************************************************************************ From enchanted lions and dancing dragons... Let´s enjoy a memorable entertainment, cocktail food and great Austrian wines under a hopefully […]

In the mood for some networking amidst summer cocktails? A number of chambers join forces to bring you the InterChamber Mediterranean Night at the Jade Room and the Garden Terrace […]

The next "Visit your fellow ABC members" event will focus on SKIDATA who have innovated the access system used e.g. in ski ressorts, sports venues, stadiums and parking lots and […]

Finally it is time to get together for the ABC's Annual General Meeting 2022! The Annual General Meeting is THE opportunity for us ABC members to mingle and exchange ideas […]

Riedel Japan is the first stop in our new event format "Visit your fellow ABC members". This new, lightweight format is intended to facilitate and encourage connecting among ABC members […]

Skiers, Snowboarders and Onsen Fans – our winter love story goes into its 6th edition! After we had to cancel our Ski and Snowboard event in 2021 due to the […]

For Austrian Business Communities in Asia... ... to connect, trade intel and keep informed! DATE: Thursday, 27 January 2022 TIME: 18:30 Tokyo LOCATION: virtual space (REMO) PARTICIPATION FEE: free of […]

Thanks to many registrations, the online registration is already closed. If you would join/registration, please send us a mail (tokyo@advantageaustria.org). We will set you on wating list. ******************************************************************************** 2021 is […]

Looking beyond the still ongoing global health crisis, the Austrian Business Council in Japan together with Advantage Austria Tokyo are glad to welcome the renowned and sought-after economic analyst Dr. […]

Due to the extension of the state of emergency into late June, the ABC Executive Board decided to postpone the AGM originally planned for Friday 4th to 20 October 2021 […]

Networking evening with members of other European Chambers in Japan Autumn is upon us and hence the busy business season ready to start. With Covid-19 hanging over us, still a […]

With the Paralympics having now been successfully staged, we are looking to host a final Paralliance event next week with Team NewZealand multiple gold medalist swimmer, Sophie Pascoe, to celebrate […]

The Austrian Commercial Counsellor Ingomar Lochschmidt and his wife will open their residence for the 12th edition of the Austro–Swiss Business Community reception. Let us celebrate our great paralympic athletes […]

ABC, together with the Paralliance 2020 network of Chambers, is happy to announce our next event "Tokyo 2020 Paralympics - One Day to Go! The Impact of the Tokyo Paralympics […]

Join us for the next Asia Neighborhood ABCs Networking Evening - virtual again on the REMO platform! ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA offices / ABCs from Hong Kong, the Philippines and Thailand join […]

In the past done as onsite events, this year's first CLIC event with participating chambers and guests not only from the ABC but a number of European chambers (see CLIC) […]

Virtual Networking of Austrian Business Communities in East Asia Celebrating 25years of ABC Japan Date: March 18, 2021 Time: 17.00 HKT, 18.00 JST/KST Participation: free of charge for Member of […]

Unfortunately the event 2021 is cancelled Skiers, Snowboarders and Onsen Fans – our winter love story goes into its 6th edition! Challenging yet another new location, members, friends and families […]

Webinar: Three months of Suganomics on 16 December, 2020 has ended successfully. Thank you for your participation! Wed, 16 Dec, 5.00 PM – 6.00 PM Japan Standard Time It is […]

ABC Advent and Year End Networking Party on 4 December, 2020 has ended successfully.Thank you for your cooperation and participation! ABC Advent and Year End Networking Party 2020 – Photo […]

Business of Treasures Reborn / Suga-Economics luncheon on 13 November, 2020 has ended successfully.Thank you for your cooperation and participation! Business of Treasures Reborn – Photo Gallery Please find the […]

Thank you for your interest to European Joint Chamber Networking Party 2020. The registration is already closed. The first time since the Covid-19 crisis that several European chambers get together […]

Business of Water and Beer on 6 Ocotober, 2020 has ended successfully.Thank you for your cooperation and participation! Business of Water and Beer – Photo Gallery Please find the pictures […]

Harry Hohmeister, Member of the Executive Board & Head of Commercial Passenger Airlines at Lufthansa Group will discuss the "New Normal" as envisaged by the Lufthansa Group. Mr. Hohmeister will […]

In Japan, half a dozen "General Trading Companies" or "Sōgō Shōsha" have been among the most influential players in both foreign as well as domestic trade for decades. Marubeni, Mitsubishi, […]

The After Summer Cocktail on 11 September, 2020 has ended successfully. Thank you for your cooperation and participation! After Summer Cocktail 2020 – Photo Gallery Please find the pictures from […]

ABC AGM has ended successfully! Thank you for your cooperation and participation! Attended by approx. 60 participants at Landtmann Cafe, 10 more members connected via video. After eight years as […]

The 5th Inter Chamber Ski Race on January 25, 2020 has ended successfully.Thank you for your cooperation and participation! Please find the video of the race here! 5th Inter-Chamber Ski […]

The ABC and the French Chamber of Commerce are glad to announce the next edition of the traditional European Joint Chamber Networking Party, held this year on Wednesday, October 16 […]

September 20 The Austrian Business Council and the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan cordially invite you and your partner(s) to our After Summer Cocktail. The Austrian Commercial […]

35-ish or younger? Interested in networking with your professional peers? Participate in the Joint Chambers Young Professionals Networking Party organized by the ABC and 15 other foreign chambers of commerce […]

Japan is known as one of the most challenging markets in the world. Whether your business is a start-up, long-established, or somewhere in between, you are probably confronted daily with […]

Temperatures are rising, golden week is over and the temperatures some of these days already remind of summer. What better than to join the annual inter-chamber joint cocktail event, organized  together […]

The AGM is THE event for us ABC members to mingle and exchange ideas about our businesses in Japan as well as getting to know new members.

Vranken-Pommery Monopole is the second largest Champagne group. With wineries in Champagne, Provence, Camargue and Douro, it is one of Europe’s leading winegrowers. Its brand portfolio includes the leading Champagne […]

What a fantastic day it was! The race and great networking party ended with full of joy. Have you posted nice pictures on Instragram? Never forget to follow @austriasnow150 and […]

Seeing the first leaves turning autumn colors delivers us right into the festive season and with that to the cherished ABC Christmas Party. The traditional mix of festive spirit, music, […]

A line-up of 10-12 breweries from across Japan will be serving their Sake.There will be a lecture from Christopher Hughes, an international sake sommelier. Enjoy seasonal Sake, SakeCocktail, and Food […]

Our seminar series 'The Business of...' focuses on topics usually not easily accessible. The treatment of its dead, how to deal with the transition from the here and now to […]

This Event will be held at the Shangri-La Hotel, to the Tokyo Station.Further information will be soon updated! Date: Tuesday, October 23, 2018,  7pm Venue: Shangri-La Hotel "Ballroom" Participation fee: […]

Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.* The ninth edition of the Austro-Swiss Business Community reception is the annual highlight of the many events jointly […]

The Joint Chamber Event "2018 Summer Young Professionals Networking Party"

Announced several times and showing up in the media, Tokyo’s famous fish market Tsukiji is about to move to a new location.After some eighty years in the same location the […]

Long before we can actually enter summer vacation, this Joint Chamber Summer Cocktail is intended to give us all a strong boost for the six weeks to the beginning of […]

The ABC is proud to participate in one of the annual highlights regarding foreign chamber events in Tokyo. The "Delighting Customers in Japan" business seminar and networking event organized by […]

The AGM is THE event for us ABC members to mingle and exchange ideas about our businesses in Japan as well as getting to know new members. It is a good […]

It is the first time for the ABC to join the largest Italien festival in Japan, the "Italia, Amore Mio!" - 2018 in its third edition. Organized by the Italien […]

Our 2018 edition of the Young Professional Networking. At this informal networking evening Young Professionals from the ABC, BLCCJ, the American, British, Canadian, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, South-African, […]

The next installation of the ABC's "Business of..." seminar/excursion series is dedicated to one of Japan's most ancient and yet mysterious art forms - NOH. Difficult to grasp for foreigners […]

Save the date: 26/27 of January 2019! The race is over, a great ski networking weekend has come to an end.Our thanks to all participants, particularly those who tried out […]