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The 15th edition of the European Chambers CLIC network events will dive into the world of chocolates! Godiva is celebrating its 100th anniversary and ABC members have the opportunity to celebrate with them!

Godiva Japan COO Shinya Kushiyama will be sharing valuable insights into the business strategies and mission behind the brand’s success, with a focus on their unique approach to the Japanese market. He will also highlight some key moments in Godiva’s “100 years of deliciousness” that have helped shape the brand’s legacy.
If you’re interested in learning how a leading chocolate brand achieved its remarkable success in Japan, what’s behind its widespread presence or just enjoy hearing great stories from the chocolate world, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss!

After the presentation there will be a networking session where you can meet and connect with members from different chambers of commerce, a great chance to expand your professional network and engage with industry professionals.

Event Details
Date: Thursday, 9 April 2026
Time: 19:00 – 21:00 (doors open at 18:30)
Venue: Godiva Cafe Futagotamagawa, Futagotamagawa Rise Shopping Center Terrace Market 2F, 1-14-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya, Tokyo 158-0094 gmap
Admission: ABC Member: JPY 6.000, Non-member: JPY 8.000
Registration deadline: Friday 3 April at 12:00 or when seats are full

About the Speaker
Shinya Kushiyama has been with Godiva Japan since 2019, starting as Chief Information Officer and then Director Supply Chain & IT. In 2023-2024 he was the Representative Director for another iconic Belgian chocolate brand, Pierre Marcolini Japan, which was taken over by Orchid, the same mother company as Godiva Japan. Since 2024 he is the Chief Operating Officer for both Godiva Japan and Orchid.

About CLIC
CLIC is a loose organization of 12 smaller European Chambers of Commerce in Japan created to organize innovative networking events that promote the exchange of ideas between members. CLIC includes the Austrian Business Council and the Belgian-Luxembourg, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Icelandic, Irish, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish, and Swiss Chambers of Commerce.