BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Austrian Business Council - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Austrian Business Council X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Austrian Business Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Tokyo BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0900 TZOFFSETTO:+0900 TZNAME:JST DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231120T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231120T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20231007T025837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T025940Z UID:13089-1700506800-1700514000@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:Launch of the Kansai Chapter of the ABC DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the launch of the Kansai Chapter of the Austrian Business Council (ABC)! \nMr. Philipp Gady\, Vice-President of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber\, will host a networking evening for the Austrian business community in Kansai on Monday\, 20 November. \nDate / time: 20 November\, 7pm – 9pm\nLocation: Nakazaki-Nishi\, Kita-ku\, Osaka-shi\, OSAKA 530-0015\nDress code: business casual \nIf you are located in the Kansai Area or happen to be there on Monday\, 20 Nov.\, please contact us by mail to join this networking event: tokyo@advantageaustria.org URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/launch-of-the-kansai-chapter-of-the-abc LOCATION:BARBARA market place Grand Royal Nakazaki Honten\, 4-29\, 2 Chome Nakazaki-Nishi\, Kita-ku\, Osaka\, Osaka\, 530-0015\, Japan CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/Osaka_AdobeStock_332169414-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231012T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231012T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20231012T060310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T043024Z UID:12652-1697137200-1697144400@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:Joint Chamber Event: European Cocktail 2023 DESCRIPTION: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 du Japon\, Tokyo\, on October 12th\, Thursday. \nCome and mingle with members of several European chambers in Japan\, including light food and free-flow of drinks. Enjoy the unique location\, a first for the ABC to do an event at. \nDate: Thursday\, October 12\, 2023 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)\nVenue: Institut français du Japon – Tokyo (15 Ichigayafunagawaramachi\, Shinjuku City\, Tokyo 162-0826\, gmap)\nPrice: JPY 8.000 for ABC Members\n\nPlease register by Wednesday\, October 4\, 2023\, slots are limited\, first come\, first serves\n(Any cancellation after the deadline or no-show will be charged in full) \n \nJoint Chamber Event: European Cocktail 2023 – Photo Gallery\nPlease find the pictures from the event in Photo Gallery! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \n  URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/joint-chamber-event-european-cocktail-2023 LOCATION:the Institut Français\, 15 Ichigaya-funagawara-machi\, Shinjuku-ku\, Tokyo\, Japan CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/European-Joint-Chambers-Cocktail-2023-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Tokyo":MAILTO:tokyo@advantageaustria.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231007T120000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231007T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20230906T044957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T051326Z UID:12759-1696680000-1696708800@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:ABC-SCCIJ Tennis Gathering & BBQ Dinner 2023 DESCRIPTION:ABC members are invited to the first ABC-Swiss Chamber (SCCIJ) jiont Tennis Gathering and BBQ Dinner event ever. \nTaking a hint from many of our members not being able to join our annual Inter-Chamber Ski and Snowboard event\, the ABC offers this similarly thrilling\, fun and family-welcome event in early October at the Shōwa-no-Mori Tennis Center in Tokyo! \nNot a fan of tennis? Simply join us for the outdoor BBQ Dinner that follows the tennis tournament. And as with our ski event in winter\, the tennis tournament is a fun experience for any member\, business partners\, his or her friends and family to enjoy. The competitive element comes second.   \n \nParticipation in tennis only or BBQ only is also possible. \n  \n\n\n\nDate:\nSaturday\, October 7\, 2023\n\n\nTime:\n •  12:00〜16:00 (Tennis)\n •  17:00〜20:00 (BBQ Dinner)\n\n\nVenue:\nShōwa-no-Mori Tennis Center (昭和の森テニスセンター)\n600 Tanakacho\, Akishima\, Tokyo 196-0014 (MAP)\n\n\nFees:\n•  ABC Members:\n– Tennis & BBQ Dinner: JPY 12\,500\n– Tennis only: JPY 4\,000\n– BBQ only: JPY 9\,000•  Non-Members:\n– Tennis & BBQ Dinner: JPY 14\,500\n– Tennis only: JPY 5\,000\n– BBQ only: JPY 10\,000\n– BBQ: Outdoors Dinner\, free-flow alcohol drinks (90 minutes)\, soft drinks.\n– It is possible to book the dinner without free-flow alcohol. Please contact the organizers for more details.Fee includes:Tennis: access to courts & facilities (changing rooms\, lockers\, showers)\, tennis balls\, refreshments\, NOT tennis rackets or shoes\n\n\nDress code:\nTennis outfit for the afternoon (no “white dress” code); casual for dinner.\n\n\n\n  \nParticipants are requested to use their own equipment or to rent some at the tennis club (prior reservation needed). Tennis balls will be provided. For equipment rental\, please see this page. \nABC and the SCCIJ reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event in part or in full due to poor weather conditions. Should that be the case\, registered participants will be duly notified. \nABC and the SCCIJ may film and take photographs of this event. If you participate\, please be noted that these pictures and videos may be used in various media\, such as ABC and the SCCIJ website\, social networking sites\, and promotional materials. If you do not want to appear on these pictures and/or videos\, kindly notify ABC and the SCCIJ staff at the event. URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/abc-sccij-tennis-gathering-bbq-dinner-2023 LOCATION:Shōwa-no-Mori Tennis Center\, 600 Tanakacho\, Akishima\, Tokyo\, 196-0014\, Japan CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/Tennis-Gathering-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Austrian Business Council":MAILTO:tokyo@advantageaustria.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230928T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230928T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20230928T090025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T043611Z UID:12422-1695924000-1695931200@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:ABC/CLIC featuring Swarovski – Networking Event at the Swarovski Ginza Flagship Store DESCRIPTION:CLIC\, the collection of small and mid-sized\, innovative European chambers of commerce in Japan\, features Swarovski at the tenth CLIC networking event. \nGeneral Manager of Swarovski Japan\, Mr. Masaki Suzuki\, will speak about recent experiences with the Japanese market from the perspective of the globally famous consumer brand Swarovski. \nJoyful Extravagance as the topic for this event sets the mood for this networking event. \nWith ten chambers joining and a cap on attendees of totally eighty people\, please be quick to sign up for this event. \nDate/time: 28 Sept\, doors open at 6pm\, event closes at 8pm \nIf you arrive earlier\, please note that the store is operating normally in the hours before. \n \nCLIC events offer a great networking opportunity with members from many different European chambers. Participating in the tenth edition are chambers from Belgium and Luxembourg\, Denmark\, Finland\, Greece\, Island\, Netherleands\, Swiss and Spain. \nABC/CLIC featuring Swarovski – Networking Event – Photo Gallery\nPlease find the pictures from the event in Photo Gallery! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/abc-clic-featuring-swarovski-networking-event-at-the-swarovski-ginza-flagship-store LOCATION:Swarovski Ginza Store\, JEWEL BOX GINZA 1F-2F 8-9-15 Ginza\, Tokyo\, Chuo-ku\, 104-0061\, Japan CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/B2C_BRAND_BANNERS-SAVOIRFAIRE-CH2-TIER1-SOCIAL-EYEWEAR-2-1080x1080_OF_GL_RGB.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Austrian Business Council":MAILTO:tokyo@advantageaustria.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230908T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230908T213000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20230908T011621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T020638Z UID:12647-1694199600-1694208600@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:After Summer Networking Reception 2023 DESCRIPTION: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 after the Covid-19 crisis\, the upcoming Osaka Expo 2025 and the myriad of new developments in Japan’s industry from digitalization\, new entrepreneurship\, life-sciences etc. \nThe After Summer Reception also marks a transition at Advantage Austria Tokyo and the ABC. Ingomar Lochschmidt\, the Commercial Counsellor and Head of Advantage Austria Tokyo and Executive Director of the ABC\, will hand over to Ms. Christina Schösser. \nThe event will therefore also include members from the wider Austrian Business Community and guests\, providing all our members with a great opportunity to mingle with even more business contacts. \nNote: due to repairs at our facilities\, the event will be hosted at the Roppongi Hills Club. \nDate: Friday\, 8 September 2023\nTime: 19:00-21:30 (doors open: 18:30)\nVenue: the club room I Roppongi Hills Club\nParticipation fee: JPY 6\,000 for ABC members\n(max 3 registration per ABC member\,  additionals please inform us seperately for a waiting list) \nFor any questions\, please contact tokyo@advantageaustria.org. \n  \nAfter Summer Networking Reception 2023 – Photo Gallery\nPlease find the pictures from the event in Photo Gallery! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/after-summer-networking-reception-2023-2 LOCATION:Roppongi Hills Club\, 51F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, Select a State:\, 106-6151\, Japan CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_5166.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230707T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230707T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20230707T121246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T003507Z UID:12618-1688756400-1688763600@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:Joint Chamber Summer Cocktail Networking DESCRIPTION:Join us and many other members of European chambers in Tokyo for the 2023 Joint Summer Cocktail Networking on 7 July 2023! \nEnjoy an exclusive business networking infused with the enchantment of Tanabata. Organized by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\, in collaboration with 15 international chambers this event will be held at the Tokyo Edition\, Toranomon. Expand your connections and cultivate fruitful relationships with industry leaders and like-minded professionals from diverse backgrounds. \nLimited capacity so\, book your ticket fast before they are sold out! \nEvent Details\nDate: Friday\, 7 July 2023\nTime: 19h – 21h (Doors open at 18:30h)\nFood and drink: drinks and light food included\nVenue: The Tokyo EDITION\, Toranomon. (Pre-function space on 2F)\nPrice: JPY 7\,500 for Members\, JPY 9\,500 for Non-Members\nRegistration deadline: Wednesday\, 28 June 2023 \nParticipationg Chambers\nAmerican Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nAustrian Business Council\nBritish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nBelgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nCanadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nFrench Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan\nDanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nFinish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nGreek Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nIreland Japan Chamber of Commerce\nNorwegian Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nPolish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan\nSouth African Chamber of Commerce in Japan URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/joint-chamber-summer-cocktail-networking CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/Copia-de-Summer-Cocktail-2022-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230605T183000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230605T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20230515T012255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T095110Z UID:12574-1685989800-1685998800@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:Joint Chamber Event – Delighting Customers in Japan XIX DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nJapan 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 the issue “how to delight customers?” \nBecause there is not a single answer to this fascinating question\, the BLCCJ launched in 2001 the “Delighting Customers in Japan” seminar where a number of top executives share their ideas and experiences about the challenges of succeeding in this perplexing market. \nWe\, the ABC\, have been a proud co-organizer of this event for the last years prior to the pandemic and invite all ABC members to join the 19th edition of this event. \nThe following three high-level speakers will participate this time: \n\n\nMr. Peter Cammaerts\nVice-President High End\,\nBU East Asia (South Korea\, Japan\, New Zealand\, Pacific Islands)\nAB INBEV \n  \n  \nMr. Profile Norbert\nPresident and Representative Director\nLVMH MOËT HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON JAPAN K.K. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMr. Vincent Nelias\nRepresentative Director & President\, Head of Sales\nTRIUMPH INTERNATIONAL JAPAN \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThe presentations will be followed by Q&A and a networking cocktail. \nEVENT DETAILS\nDate: Monday 5 June 2023\nTime: 18:30-21:00 (doors open at 18:00) \n18:00 registration\n18:30 – 20:00 presentations + Q&A\n20:00 – 21:00 networking cocktail \nVenue: L’espace @ CCIFJ\nNihonbashi Honcho Ys Bldg. 1F\, 2-2-2 Nihonbashi Honcho\, Chuo-ku\, Tokyo 103-0023\nFee: JPY 6\,000 ABC members / JPY 8\,000 non-members\n(this includes drinks and finger food) \nTo register\, please send the full name\, company name\, title of all your attendees and explicit mention of “ABC member” to info@blccj.or.jp and you will receive a confirmation email.\nDeadline for registration is Wednesday 31 May 17:00 or when seats are full. \nYour are asked to arrange payment by 31 May 17:00 by bank transfer. The bank details will be part of the confirmation email.\n(Any cancelation after 31 May or no-shows will be charged in full.) \nSeats are limited\, first come first served. URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/joint-chamber-event-delighting-customers-in-japan-xix LOCATION:L’espace @ CCIFJ\, Nihonbashi Honcho YS Building 2F\, 2-2-2 Nihonbashi Honcho\, Chuo-ku\, Tokyo\, 103-0023\, Japan CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/delighting-customers-small.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230512T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230512T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20230512T095409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T004706Z UID:12298-1683914400-1683923400@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:ABC Annual General Meeting 2023 DESCRIPTION: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 and re-connect with our longstanding members. \nWe hope that as many ABC members as possible will attend the AGM. One note\, this is the only event\, where we limit attendees to our ABC members and do not encourage to bring outside guests. That being said\, of course members of your Austrian headquarter\, Austrian business partner or similar are most welcome to join! If any questions\, please do not hesitate to contact us. \nVenue: Cafe Landtmann Aoyama\n3-11-7\, Kitaaoyama\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo 107-0061\nDate and Time: Friday\, 12 May 2023\, 6pm to 8.30pm\, doors open at 5.45pm\nParticipation fee:\nABC member: JPY 3\,500 per person\nExternal guest of individual member: JPY 7\,500 per person \nDue to the size of the venue\, also corporate members please join with max three persons. For individual members\, please join with max one external guest.\nThank you for your understanding! \nRegistration deadline: Monday 1 May 2023\, but please register as soon as possible\, seats are awarded on a first comes\, first serves basis. \nWe are looking forward to seeing you on the venue! URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/abc-annual-general-meeting-2023 LOCATION:Cafe Landtmann Aoyama\, 3-11-7\, Kitaaoyama\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 107-0061 CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/Landtmann.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230413T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230413T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20230413T094948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T013939Z UID:12423-1681412400-1681419600@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:ABC and joint chambers networking: COSENTINO – Going Beyond the Surface DESCRIPTION:The revival of networking and chamber activities after three hard years of Covid-19 measures continues with the first CLIC event in four years! \nCLIC is a loose collection of small and mid-sized innovative chamber of commerce from European countries. The CLIC events offer the great opportunity to meet a great number of people from very diverse backgrounds! \nThe first CLIC event in four years is happening at Cosentino Group\, lead organized by the Spanish Chamber. \nThe Cosentino Group is a family-owned company that produces and distributes high-value innovative surfaces and employs more than 5\,000 people worldwide with more than 90% of Cosentino Group’s financial turnover comes from international markets. \nThe showroom opened 2022 in Tokyo and shows a new way to engage with architecture and the design ecosystem. \nJoin us on April 13\, at Cosentino City Tokyo\, and experience and discover what has driven Cosentino’s growth from their Japan General Manager\, Mamoru Seko. \nDate: Thursday\, April 13\, 19:00 – 21:00 (registration opens at 18:30) \nPlace: Cosentino City Tokyo Showroom\nイノックス青山 6 Chome-4-14 Minamiaoyama\, Minato City\, Tokyo 107-0062\nPrice: ABC Members JPY 6\,000 JPY / Non Members JPY 8\,000 incl. buffet & drinks (beer\, wine\, soft drinks) \nRegistration & Cancellation Deadline: 7 April 2023\n*It is on a first come first served basis. Cancellations after this date and no-shows will be charged fully. \nAbout Mamoru Seko \nMAMORU SEKO is the General Manager of Cosentino Japan. Cosentino is a global\, Spanish company that produces and distributes high value innovative and sustainable surfaces solutions for the world of Architecture & Design. After having experienced many European imported interior products through his career\, he has joined Cosentino to develop Japan market with technologically advanced and high-performance ultra-compact stone solutions in large format and has been successful in leading it so far as mainly uses for worktops\, wall claddings\, and floorings. \n  URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/abc-and-joint-chambers-networking-cosentino-going-beyond-the-surface LOCATION:Cosentino City Tokyo Showroom\, 6-4-14 Minamiaoyama\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 107-0062 CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/COSENTINO-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Tokyo":MAILTO:tokyo@advantageaustria.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230330T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230330T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20230330T063413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T002010Z UID:12078-1680166800-1680188400@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:AUSTRIA CONNECT JAPAN 2023 DESCRIPTION:Time to meet again\, Austrian style! \nAUSTRIA CONNECT JAPAN – Shining in the Rising Sun\, the Austrian business conference in Japan returns after four years to Tokyo. \nThe one-day business conference on 30 March is a series of speaker presentations and business networking opportunities among Austrian business representatives and partners in Japan and ends with an evening networking reception at the residence of the Austrian ambassador in Tokyo \nTarget groups: \n\nCompany representatives of Austrian companies based in Austria and/or Japan\nRepresentatives of importers\, distributors or license partners of Austrian products and solutions in Japan\nRepresentatives of Japanese companies invested in Austria\nBusiness people interested or invested in Austrian commercial endeavors in Japan or vice versa\n\n  \nDate/Time: 30 March 2023\, Thursday\n9.00am – 3.00pm Business Conference (doors open at 8.30am)\nRoppongi Hills Club (51F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo 106-6151) \nProgramme as of 24 March 2023 \n5.30pm AUSTRIA CONNECT JAPAN 2023 Network reception (doors open 5.00pm)\nResidence of the Austrian ambassador in Tokyo\, 1-1-20 Motoazabu\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo 106-0046 \nConference fee:\nStandard fee: JPY 70\,000\nABC members: JPY 35.000\nWKO members and their subsidiaries in Japan: JPY 35\,000 \nFor any questions or if you do not fit the above categories but want to join the conference\, please contact us via mail (tokyo@advantageaustria.org). \n  \nSponsoring opportunity:\nJoin us as a partner (starting at JPY 280\,000) and profit from the perfect opportunity to present your company to business executives from Japan & Europe at the AUSTRIA CONNECT JAPAN 2023. \nInterested? Check out the sponsor guide and contact us directly via email. \n  \nSupported by: \n               \n  \n \n \n \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/austria-connect-japan-2023 LOCATION:Roppongi Hills Club\, 51F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower\, 6-10-1 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, Select a State:\, 106-6151\, Japan CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/Roppongi-Hills-Club-sonne-2-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Tokyo":MAILTO:tokyo@advantageaustria.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230218T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230218T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20230218T071155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T060820Z UID:11671-1676714400-1676754000@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:7th Inter-Chamber Ski Race DESCRIPTION:Skiers\, Snowboarders and Onsen Fans – Japan is open again and so is our winter networking event for 2023! \nThe 7th edition on Feb. 18th\, 2023\, will bring us back the Lotte Arai Resort\, in Niigata\, which did a fantastic job to realize the 2022 edition despite the difficult circumstances resulting from Covid-19 measures. \nMembers\, friends and families of foreign chambers of commerce join us for a friendly race and a great evening networking party in the mountains of Niigata. \nWith arround 100 people attending\, this is probably the largest inter-chamber weekend retreat in Japan.\nOrganized by foreign chambers in Japan\, half the attendees are usually Japanese\, the other half are foreign nationals. Families\, partners and children are most welcome! \nPlease find also event flyer HERE! \nVenue:\nLotte Arai Resort\n1966 Ryozenji\, Myoko City\, Niigata\nTel. +81 255-75-1100\nApprox. 20 Minutes from the Jyoetsu Myoko shinkansen station by shuttle bus or taxi. \nDate: 18 February\, 2023\, race and evening award party \nAccommodation can be arranged freely by participants themselves\, fitting their needs as families\, groups of friends or single participants through the hotel webpage.\nNote: the evening networking party will take place in the Lotte Arai Resort. \nRace tickets \n\nJPY 2\,500 for Ski/ Snowboard adult\nJPY 1\,250 for under 20 years old\n\nAward Party\n \n\nJPY 6\,600 for participants over 12 years old\nJPY 3\,300 for school kids til 12 years old\nfree for Preschooler\n\nFor your information \nSpecial offer from Niigata prepecture (only in Japanese): https://niigata-oniwari.jp/\n\nLift Ticket\, please arrange yourself\, can be bought directly at the hotel. \n\nTicket for 12+ years old: JPY 4.840/1day\, JPY 9\,020 /2day\nTicket for 7-11 years old: JPY 3.080/1day\, JPY 5.720 /2day\n\nWe are also inviting companies to become sponsors of this event!\nEither as main sponsor for the event / networking evening or for sponsoring raffle prizes.\nEmail us (tokyo@advantageaustria.org)\, we need your support! \n\nParticipating Chambers: \n                        \n  \n                                   \n  \n  \n  \nRaffle prizes sponsor: \n \n  \n   \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n\n\n\n7th Inter-Chamber Ski Race – Photo Gallery\nPlease find the pictures from the event in Photo Gallery! URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/7th-inter-chamber-ski-race LOCATION:Lotte Arai Resort\, 1966 Ryozenji\, Myoko\, Niigata\, Japan CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/7th-Inter-Chamber-Ski-Race-TeaserSmall.png ORGANIZER;CN="ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Tokyo":MAILTO:tokyo@advantageaustria.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230216T173000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230216T190000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20230215T054117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T005439Z UID:12124-1676568600-1676574000@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:Asia Neighbourhood Virtual Briefing DESCRIPTION: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 as it helps keep in touch with the Austrian Business Circle in other countries without having to travel. \nThe ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA offices in Hong Kong\, Beijing\, Shanghai\, Guangzhou\, Tokyo\, Seoul and Taipei are pleased to invite you to the first Asia Neighbourhood ABCs Networking event of 2023. This is an opportunity for members of Austrian Business Communities across Asia to meet and mingle. \nJoin us on a short virtual journey through Asia:\nADVANTAGE AUSTRIA team members from Japan\, Hong Kong\, Mainland China\, Taiwan and Korea will deliver an outlook for 2023 in the different regions in Asia. Afterwards\, we will open a number of virtual breakout rooms where participants from across Asia can mingle. \nDATE: Thursday\, 16 February 2023\nTIME:17:30 Tokyo (and Seoul 16:30 Hong Kong\, Mainland China and Taipei)\nLOCATION: Zoom\nPARTICIPATION: free of charge \nREGISTER HERE \nProgramm\n17:30-18:15\nOpening\npresentation of ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA’s Regional Strategy for Region Far East\, Franz Roessler\nPost-Covid China\, Update Taiwan\, Korea\, Japan and from Vienna\n18:15 – 19:00\nVirtual Networking URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/asia-neighbourhood-virtual-briefing LOCATION:online CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/Thumb-nail.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230215T150000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230215T183000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20230215T030503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T041552Z UID:11968-1676473200-1676485800@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:Fellow ABC members: Supreme Court of Japan by Mueller Foreign Law Office DESCRIPTION:The next “Visit your fellow ABC members” event will be hosted by Michael Mueller and Christian Büttner from Mueller Foreign Law Office. \nSimilar to the event we did with Skidata\, we will go where the action takes place! In the case of a lawyer\, the court. However\, we are not just going to visit any court – Michael Mueller has arranged a visit at Japan’s Supreme Court. If you want to read up on Japan’s court system\, click here: https://www.courts.go.jp/english/index.html \nFor your info: Japan’s court system follows the American system with one supreme court governing all judicial questions rather than separate highest courts with specific competencies like we have e.g. in Austria with the Constitutional Court (Verfassungsgerichtshof)\, the Supreme Administrative Court (Verwaltungsgerichtshof) and the Supreme Court (Oberster Gerichtshof). \nThe visit is followed by a networking session with wine and afternoon tea at the nearby Kitano Hotel. \nVenue: the Supreme Court near Nagata-cho\, Tokyo (4-2 Hayabusa-cho\, Chiyoda-ku\, Tokyo 102-8651)\nafterwards get togother at the Roof Top Bar\, the KITANO HOTEL Tokyo (2-16-15 Hirakawacho\, Chiyoda-ku\, Tokyo 102-0093)\nDate/time: 15 February 2023\, 15:00 to 18:30 (get together 17:00 to 18:30h)\n(entry and tour at the Supreme Court’s court rooms will start at 15:30 sharp)\nNote: Arriving later to the tour or leaving it early is not possible.\nLanguage: English\nParticipation fee: free of charge incl. get together\nLimited number of guests: due to imposed visitor constraints\, the number of guests is limited to 20 guests. We will need to observe the number constraint strictly this time. Slots will be awarded on a first comes\, first serves basis. Registrations limited to two persons per member\, additionals can be registered for the waiting list. URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/fellow-abc-members-supreme-court-of-japan-by-mueller-foreign-law-office LOCATION:Supreme Court near Nagata-cho\, Tokyo\, 東京都千代田区隼町4番2号\, Tokyo\, 102-8651\, Japan CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/The_Grand_Bench_of_the_Japanese_Supreme_Court.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Tokyo":MAILTO:tokyo@advantageaustria.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20221202T183000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20221202T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20221202T080028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T090459Z UID:11527-1670005800-1670014800@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:ABC Advent and Year End Networking Party 2022 DESCRIPTION:Thanks for the many registrations\, the event is fully booked!\nFor further registrations\, we can place you on the waiting list. Please contact us via mail tokyo@advantageaustria.org\n************************************************************************************\n2022 is about to pass into memory and the time to think about cookies\, Advent carols\, hot wine and Christmas trees is coming up quickly. \nThe Austrian business community celebrates this time with the traditional Advent and Year End Networking Party at the residence of the Austrian Commercial Counsellor. \nAll members are cordially invited to this event! \nDate: Friday\, 2 December 2022\nTime: 19:00-21:30 (doors open: 18:30)\nVenue: Residence of the Austrian Commercial Counsellor\n3-13-3 Motoazabu\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo 106-0046\nDress Code: Business Casual \nParticipation fee: JPY 3\,500 for ABC members and one partner\nJPY 7\,500 for non-members and additional guests of ABC members \nABC Advent and Year End Networking Party 2022\nPlease find the pictures from the event in Photo Gallery! URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/abc-advent-and-year-end-networking-party-2022 LOCATION:Advantage Austria Tokyo\, 3-13-3 Motoazabu\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-0046\, Japan CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/Kugeln.png ORGANIZER;CN="Austrian Business Council":MAILTO:tokyo@advantageaustria.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20221122T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20221122T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20221122T000300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T031023Z UID:11868-1669136400-1669140000@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:Webinar: Cyberattack – Rethinking corporate security DESCRIPTION: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 means for our business life. Mr. Embacher will illustrate with the help of some statistics where current dangers and threats for companies lie and which challenges we face accordingly.\nIn order to present a concrete picture in this regard\, the presentation will also address the individual attack surfaces of companies. \nRegistration link (free of charge): https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3949724369817565711 \nMr. Embacher will explain the resulting importance of corporate security\, in particular to be fit for a crisis resulting from security breaches or others. A particular emphasis will be on how corporate security can be ensured even with low budgetary resources. \nTopics will inter alia include:\n• Opportunities and risks from digitalization\n• Statistics about current dangers and threats for companies\n• Importance of corporate security and how this needs to be rethought and addressed\n• Corporate security with low budgetary resources.\n• Q&A \nAbout the speaker:\nBefore founding Foreus Mr. Embacher spent eight years as a sergeant in the Austrian Armed Services and then worked for the software company Palantir Technologies\, where he still holds a consultant role.\nHis goal with Foreus is to rethink corporate security and drive the detection of crimes in the digital space. During the transition from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0\, Foreus wants to ensure maximum security for business operators.\nHe is also a book author and has recently published his book “White Crime”\, providing a concise overview of common threats in the business world and\, most importantly\, how to protect against them. \nRegistration link (free of charge): https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3949724369817565711 \nParticipating Chambers: URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/webinar-cyberattack-rethinking-corporate-security LOCATION:online CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/cybersec.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Austrian Business Council":MAILTO:tokyo@advantageaustria.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20221109T163000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20221109T173000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20221109T070001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T005102Z UID:11658-1668011400-1668015000@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:ABC Webinar: E-Preservation Act – Stay Tax-Compliant beyond 2024 (JP|EN) DESCRIPTION: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 been taken. The changes will be more fundamental as the possibility to preserve records of so called “electronic transactions” in hard copy format has been abolished from January 2022\, with the possibility of a deferred implementation over a period of two years. Accordingly\, from 1 January 2024 taxpayers will be obliged to preserve “electronic transactions” in an electromagnetic format\, which is accompanied by certain rules and standards for handling and storing information electronically. \nThis webinar will provide an introduction to the rules for electronic preservation for all types of company records\, i.e. accounting books\, scanned documents and electronic transactions\, and will explore the available tools and measures to stay compliant for preserving records in an electronic format. \nThe format is a 10min English introduction in the main points relevant followed by a 30min Japanese explanation covering details of the new regulations. \nTopics will inter alia include: \n\nDefinition of types of company records per the E-Preservation Act\nMethods for storing information electronically per the type of records\nPractical solutions for required systems and processes\n\nQ&A and guidance published by the National Tax Agency Japan \nSpeakers: Mazars in Japan \nJuergen Dumont\nDirector \nJuergen is a Director in the Outsourcing practice of Mazars in Japan. He draws on 27 years of experience from roles in Professional Services and Management in Germany and Japan. He started his career with providing audit and tax advisory services in Duesseldorf and Tokyo\, followed by assuming two senior finance roles at German companies in the software and the manufacturing business. Before joining Mazars in Japan Juergen provided tax compliance\, outsourcing and market entry support services at a Big 4 tax advisory firm in Tokyo. Due to his experience from working for international organizations at headquarter and subsidiary level\, Juergen is destined for assisting foreign-owned companies doing business in Japan. With his dedicated and proactive approach he adds the value clients can expect to receive. \n  \nKentaro Togashi\nManager \nKentaro is a Manager in the Outsourcing practice of Mazars in Japan. He has 7 years of experience as an admin manager at a listed venture capital firm. He also worked as a sales representative at the Japan Desk of Mazars Thailand for more than 5 years\, assisting Japanese companies doing business in Thailand. He possesses comprehensive knowledge and experiences related to general corporate and legal affairs\, accounting and financial reporting (IFRS and J-GAAP)\, disclosure\, international and domestic taxation\, investor relations\, finance and corporate planning. Kentaro’s focus at Mazars is developing and offering tailored service solutions to clients.​ \n  \nMazars in Japan\nMazars is an international audit\, outsourcing\, tax and financial advisory firm\, operating as a united partnership in more than 90 countries. Mazars works as one integrated team\, leveraging expertise\, scale and cultural understanding to deliver dedicated and tailored services for helping clients make the most of business opportunities and operate with confidence. \n2021年度税制改正において、電子帳簿保存法(E-Preservation Act)についても改正が行われました。2022年１月より、納税者は税務計算の根拠資料として「電子取引」(electronic transactions)を保存する際に、プリントアウトした紙資料は認められず、一定の条件を満たした上で電子データのまま保存することが求められます。当改正には２年の宥恕期間が設けられていますが、2024年１月以降は、電子データでの保存が必要です。 \n当ウェビナーでは税務において利用する文書（帳簿、スキャンされた書類、電子取引）の各分類ごとの電子保存のルールの概要と、ルールを遵守するための方法を解説いたします。 \n主なトピックは以下のとおりです。\n• 電子帳簿保存法の対象となる資料の分類と概要\n• 各資料の分類ごとの保存方法\n• IT及び業務プロセスの観点からの実務的な対応方法\n• 国税庁の一問一答及びガイドライン \nDate: 9 November 2022\, Wednesday\nTime: 4.30pm JST\, 8.30am CET \nLanguage: 10min English introduction followed by 30min detailed explanation \nRegistration (free of charge): please click here \nParticipating Chambers:\n 　 \n  \n  \n　　 URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/abc-webinar-e-preservation-act-stay-tax-compliant-beyond-2024-jpen LOCATION:online CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/Tax_calculator.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Tokyo":MAILTO:tokyo@advantageaustria.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20221031T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20221031T100000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20221030T230041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T033853Z UID:11522-1667203200-1667210400@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:Visit your fellow ABC members: The Porsche Brand Experience and Porsche Studio Nihonbashi DESCRIPTION:Thanks to many registrations\, the event is fully booked!\n************************************************************************************\nWhat is a brand studio for a car retailer? We will learn more in the next edition of the ABC “Visit your fellow ABC members” series\, when we will visit the Nihonbashi Porsche Studio of PAIG Japan Automobile Investment GK. \nABC president Ivaylo Pulev will host this event on 31 October 2022 as a breakfast event – you can experience the Porsche brand combined with a light Austrian breakfast\, presentations and networking included.\nAsakatsu (朝活\, morning activity) we call it in Japanese\, Morgenstund hat Gold im Mund would be a fitting German translation! A great way to start the business day! \nVenue: Porsche Studio Nihombashi (2-8-1 Nihombashi\, Chuo-ku\, Tokyo)\nDate/time: 31 October 2022\, 8am to 10am\n(greeting / presentation starts at 8:15)\nLanguage: English/Japanese\nParticipation fee: free of charge\nLimited number of guests: due to space constraints\, the number of guests is limited to 20 guests. Slots will be awarded on a first comes\, first serves basis. Registrations limited to two persons per member\, additionals can be registered for the waiting list. \nWe are looking forward to your registration! \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nVisit your fellow ABC members: The Porsche Brand Experience and Porsche Studio Nihonbashi\nPlease find the pictures from the event in Photo Gallery! URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/visit-your-fellow-abc-members-paig-japan-automobile-investment-gk LOCATION:Porsche Studio Nihombashi\, 2-8-1 Nihombashi\, Chuo-ku\, Tokyo\, 103-0027\, Japan CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/ABC-Porsche-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20221018T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20221018T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20221018T062208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T051403Z UID:11453-1666119600-1666126800@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:InterChamber European Cocktail 2022 DESCRIPTION: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 venue is the The Tokyo EDITION\, Toranomon. \nThe networking party also celebrates the 50th anniversary of the European Business Council (EBC) what ultimately inspired the creation of our organization\, the ABC. \nIt is a great opportunity to meet many other people involved in the European – Japanese business world\, enjoy the networking\, food and drinks with an European flair.  \nDate: Tuesday\, 18 October 2022\, 19:00 to 21:00 (doors open at 18:30)\nAddress: The Tokyo EDITION\, 4-1-1 Toranomon\, Minato City\, Tokyo 105-0001\nPrice including free-flow drinks and buffet: JPY 8.000 for ABC Member\, JPY 12.000 for Non-member\nRegistration until: 7 October 2022 \nAny cancellation after the deadline or no-show will be charged. Thank you for your understanding. \n  \nVisit your fellow ABC members: InterChamber European Cocktail 2022\nPlease find the pictures from the event in Photo Gallery! URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/interchamber-european-cocktail LOCATION:The Tokyo EDITION\, Toranomon\, 4-1-1 Toranomon\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 105-0001\, Japan CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/European-Joint-Chambers-Networking-2022.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220916T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220916T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20220916T053830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T041922Z UID:11270-1663354800-1663362000@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:After Summer Networking Reception 2022 DESCRIPTION:Thanks to many registrations\, the event is fully booked!\n************************************************************************************\nFrom enchanted lions and dancing dragons… \nLet´s enjoy a memorable entertainment\, cocktail food and great Austrian wines under a hopefully clear evening sky on our rooftop terrace. \nThe Austrian Commercial Counsellor Ingomar Lochschmidt and his wife will open their residence again for the 13th edition of the Austro–Swiss Business Community reception. \nDate: Friday\, 16 September 2022\nTime: 19:00-21:30 (doors open: 18:30)\nVenue: Residence of the Austrian Commercial Counsellor\n3-13-3 Motoazabu\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo 106-0046 \nParticipation fee: JPY 3\,500 for ABC members and one partner\nJPY 7\,500 for non-members and additional guests of ABC members \nPlease find also the event flyer HERE ! URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/after-summer-reception-2022 CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/After-Summer-Cocktail-1-rotated.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220713T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220713T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20220713T054421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T020036Z UID:11276-1657738800-1657746000@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:InterChamber Mediterranean Night DESCRIPTION:In the mood for some networking amidst summer cocktails? \nA number of chambers join forces to bring you the InterChamber Mediterranean Night at the Jade Room and the Garden Terrace of the Tokyo EDITION Hotel\, Toranomon. As the Spanish chamber is the lead organizer\, food and beverages will have a distinct Spanish touch. \nIt will be a fantastic opportunity for members and friends of participating chambers to meet new people and enjoy one of Tokyo’s newest trendy hotels. \nThe Garden Terrace at Tokyo EDITION\, Toranomon is a serene greenery space floating 140m above street level with a breathtaking view of the Tokyo Tower. It has a limited capacity of 120 attendants so\, book your ticket fast before all are sold out! \nSponsoring companies for beverages and/or snacks greatly encouraged to come forward! \nEvent Details\nDate: Wed\, 13 July 2022\nTime: 19h – 21h (Doors open at 18:30h)\nFood & Drink: 2 hours of free-flowing canapes and drinks\nVenue: The Jade Room and the Garden Terrace at The Tokyo EDITION\, Toranomon.\n*In case of rain\, the event will be moved to the pre-function space on 2F. \nPrice:\n7\,500 Members \nRegistration deadline: 3 July 2022\nParticipating Chambers:\nAustrian Business Council\nBelgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nFrench Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan\nGreek Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nSpanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nSwedish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan\nSwiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan \nBeverage Sponsors\n \n  \n \nInterChamber Mediterranean Night – Photo Gallery\nPlease find the pictures from the event in Photo Gallery! URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/interchamber-mediterranean-night CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220615T150000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220615T183000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20220615T050712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T010415Z UID:11261-1655305200-1655317800@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:Visit your fellow ABC members: SKIDATA DESCRIPTION: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 include a visit to the national stadium in Kokuritsu-Kyogijo and a networking part for the participants. \nWe will meet outside the stadium\, experience and learn more about how a seemingly small part of visiting a stadium can become a key element for marketing\, customer experience and satisfaction and event control\, take a tour through some parts of the stadium and then have a networking cocktail in one of the stadium lounges. \nEvent speaker: Bjarne Eckardt\, CEO of Skidata Japan\nVenue: National Stadium\, Kokuritsu-Kyogijo\nDate/time: 15 June\, 3pm to 6.30pm\nLanguage: English/Japanese\nParticipation fee: free of charge\nLimited number of guests: due to space constraints\, the number of guests is limited to 30 guests. Slots will be awarded on a first comes\, first serves. \nVisit your fellow ABC members: SKIDATA – Photo Gallery\nPlease find the pictures from the event in Photo Gallery! URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/visit-your-fellow-abc-members-skidata CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/ABC-HP-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220520T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220520T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20220520T090014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T024640Z UID:11021-1653069600-1653080400@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:ABC Annual General Meeting 2022 DESCRIPTION:Finally it is time to get together for the ABC’s Annual General Meeting 2022! \nThe 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 and re-connect with our longstanding members. It is a good time to discuss current challenges and past learning lessons. \nFor our members it is also time to elect the ABC president\, two years have already passed since Harald Alge took over the presidency in 2020. \nWe hope that as many ABC members as possible will attend the AGM. One note\, this is the only event\, where we limit attendees to our ABC members and do not encourage to bring outside guests. That being said\, of course members of your Austrian headquarter\, Austrian business partner or similar are most welcome to join! If any questions\, please do not hesitate to contact us. \nVenue: Cafe Landtmann Aoyama\n3-11-7\, Kitaaoyama\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo 107-0061\nDate and Time: Friday\, 20 May 2022\, 6pm to 8.30pm\, doors open at 5.45pm\nParticipation fee:\nABC member: JPY 3\,500 per person\nExternal guest of individual member: JPY 7\,500 per person \nDue to the size of the venue\, also corporate members please join with max three persons. For individual members\, please join with max one external guest.\nThank you for your understanding! \nRegistration deadline: Friday\, 13 May 2022\, but please register as soon as possible\, seats are awarded on a first comes\, first serves basis. \nWe are looking forward to seeing you on the venue! \nABC Annual General Meeting 2022 – Photo Gallery\nPlease find the pictures from the event in Photo Gallery! URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/abc-annual-general-meeting-2022 LOCATION:Cafe Landtmann Aoyama\, 3-11-7\, Kitaaoyama\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 107-0061 CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/Speach-of-Mr.-Lochschmidt-Executive-Director-of-ABC-und-Head-of-Advantage-Austria-Tokyo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Austrian Business Council":MAILTO:tokyo@advantageaustria.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220426T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220426T193000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20220426T014107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T060717Z UID:11041-1650992400-1651001400@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:Visit your fellow ABC members: Riedel Japan - where the glass makes the difference DESCRIPTION:Riedel Japan is the first stop in our new event format “Visit your fellow ABC members“. \nThis new\, lightweight format is intended to facilitate and encourage connecting among ABC members who often share similar interests and challenges. \nEvent speaker and host: Wolfgang Angyal\, CEO of Riedel Japan \nVenue: The Riedel Japan store in Aoyama \nDate/time: 26 April (Tuesday)\, 5pm – 7.30pm \nLanguage: English \nEvent flow \nGreetings and introduction of Riedel\, the Wine Glass company \nShop tour \nRiedel Japan: lessons from two years operations under the Covide-19 pandemic and outlook for the future \nWine glass tasting \nFree mingling\, networking \nParticipation fee: free of charge \nLimited number of guests: due to space constraints\, the number of guests is limited to 20 guests. Slots will be awarded on a first comes\, first serves. \nVisit your fellow ABC members: Riedel Japan – Photo Gallery\nPlease find the pictures from the event in Photo Gallery! URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/visit-your-fellow-abc-members-riedel-japan-where-the-glass-makes-the-difference LOCATION:Riedel Japan Aoyama\, Aoyama Twin Tower East 1F\, 1-1-1 Minamiaoyama\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 107-0062\, Japan CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/RiedelJapanAnniv-pic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Austrian Business Council":MAILTO:tokyo@advantageaustria.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220212T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20220212T060050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T014607Z UID:9922-1644660000-1644699600@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:6th Inter-Chamber Ski Race DESCRIPTION:Skiers\, Snowboarders and Onsen Fans – our winter love story goes into its 6th edition! \nAfter we had to cancel our Ski and Snowboard event in 2021 due to the pandemic\, the 2022 edition will take place on 12 February 2022 at the long weekend (Friday\, 11 Feb is a holiday). \nWinter sport lovers will notice that this coincides with the Olympic Winter Games in Beijing and we hope to get some digital exposure to the games during our retreat. \nMembers\, friends and families of foreign chambers of commerce retreat for a friendly race and a great evening networking party into the mountains of Niigata. \nWith more than 120 people attending\, this is probably the largest inter-chamber weekend retreat in Japan. While organized by foreign chambers in Japan\, half the attendees are usually Japanese\, the other half are foreign nationals. Families\, partners and children are most welcome! \nThanks also go to OSF Digital\, this year’s event sponsor! \nPlease find also event flyer HERE!\n\nVenue:\nLotte Arai Resort\n1966 Ryozenji\, Myoko City\, Niigata\nTel. +81 255-75-1100\nApprox. 20 Minutes from the Jyoetsu Myoko shinkansen station by shuttle bus or taxi. \nDate: 12 February\, 2022\, race and evening award party \nAccommodation can be arranged freely by participants themselves\, fitting their needs as families\, groups of friends or single participants.\nNote: the evening networking party will take place in the Lotte Arai Resort. \nRace tickets \n\nJPY 2\,500 for Ski/ Snowboard adult\nJPY 1\,250 for under 20 years old\n\nAward Party \n\nJPY 6\,600 for participants over 12 years old\nJPY 3\,300 for school kids til 12 years old\nfree for Preschooler\n\nFor your information\nLift Ticket\, please arrange yourself\, can be bought directly at the hotel. \n\n1day: JPY 4.620\n2day: JPY 8.800for 7-18 years old\n1day: JPY 2.970\n2day: JPY 5.500\n\nAny cancellation after the deadline or no-show will be charged. \nCurrently the following hotels still take reservations: \nKaminomiya onsen Kawaratei\nAPA Hotel Joetsu-Myoko Ekimae\nArt Hotel Joetsu \nLotte Arai Resort in Myoko (for waiting list only\, rooms are fully booked) \nWe are also inviting companies to become sponsors of this event! Either as main sponsor for the event / networking evening or for sponsoring raffle prizes.\nEmail us\, we need your support. \nParticipating Chambers: \n                       \n  \n                 \n  \n                              \n  \nEvent sponsor: \n \nRaffle prizes sponsor: \n                      \n                           \n  \n                                       \n  \n  　           　 \n  \n                  \n  \n                      \nHot wine spices sponsor: \n \n  \n  \nChocolate sponsor:\n \n  \n  \n6th Inter-Chamber Ski Race – Photo Gallery\nPlease find the pictures from the event in Photo Gallery! URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/6th-inter-chamber-ski-race CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/ABC_HP_Header_no-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Austrian Business Council":MAILTO:tokyo@advantageaustria.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220131T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220131T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20211003T180153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T152733Z UID:10098-1643616000-1643648400@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:Test Event Winter 2021 DESCRIPTION:test event test event test event test event \n\n\n\ntest\ntest\n\n\ntest\ntest\n\n\ntest\nteet\n\n\n\n\nlist\nlist listlist list list\nlist\nlist URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/testtest2021-001 LOCATION:Advantage Austria Tokyo\, 3-13-3 Motoazabu\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-0046\, Japan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/ski-2020_Ski-Gelende-Ishiuchi-Maruyama.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Austrian Business Council":MAILTO:tokyo@advantageaustria.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220127T183000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20220127T204500 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20220127T021331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T004420Z UID:10420-1643308200-1643316300@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:Asia Neighborhood ABCs Networking DESCRIPTION:For Austrian Business Communities in Asia… \n… to connect\, trade intel and keep informed! \nDATE: Thursday\, 27 January 2022\nTIME: 18:30 Tokyo \nLOCATION: virtual space (REMO)\nPARTICIPATION FEE: free of charge \nOnline has become the new reality and mingling with your peers from other Asian countries has proved successful in a series of virtual networking events on REMO. Our community enjoys using this platform due to its intuitive and spontaneous nature. It is the closest thing to our physical networking events (we even had one or two including Austrian beer) that the virtual world can offer! \nTogether with our colleagues from the ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA offices in Hong Kong\, Taipei\, Singapore\, Manila and New Delhi the ABC is pleased to invite you to the first Asia Neighbourhood ABCs Networking event of 2022. \nThis is an opportunity for members of Austrian Business Communities across Asia to meet and mingle. \nJoin us on a short virtual journey through Asia:\nOur guest speaker Carlos Casanova\, Senior Economist\, Asia at UBP will deliver a short keynote speech on the economic outlook for 2022 in the different regions in Asia. Representatives of the involved ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA offices will provide additional comments regarding their markets. URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/asia-neighborhood-abcs-networking-for-austrian-business-communities-in-asia LOCATION:virtual space (REMO) CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/640px-Globe_Eurasia.svg_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Austrian Business Council":MAILTO:tokyo@advantageaustria.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211210T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20210908T022445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T060544Z UID:10163-1639162800-1639170000@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:ABC Advent and Year End Networking Party 2021 DESCRIPTION: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.\n******************************************************************************** \n2021 is about to pass into memory and the time to think about cookies\, Advent carols\, hot wine and Christmas trees is coming up quickly. \nThe Austrian business community celebrates this time with the traditional Advent and Year End Networking Party at the residence of the Austrian Commercial Counsellor. \nAll members are cordially invited to this event! URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/abc-advent-and-year-end-networking-party-2021 LOCATION:Advantage Austria Tokyo\, 3-13-3 Motoazabu\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-0046\, Japan CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/Christmas_dessert-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Austrian Business Council":MAILTO:tokyo@advantageaustria.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211021T160000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211021T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20210905T025324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T032211Z UID:10150-1634832000-1634835600@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:Webinar - Japan's Next Normal - What to Expect From A New Government? DESCRIPTION: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. Martin Schulz\, Chief Policy Economist at Fujitsu Ltd.\, Tokyo\, to enlighten us with his analysis of “Japan’s Next Normal”. \nWhat are the opportunities we can expect under a new Japanese government? What is the possible impact of a new government for the business climate and opportunities in Japan? What can we expect from Japan investing in digital eco-systems? These are some of the topics or guest speaker plans to cover in his half-hour presentation\, after which you will have a chance to ask questions. \nDr. Martin Schulz has been monitoring and advising the economies in East Asia from one of Japan’s leading think tanks for more than 20 years.\nHe now analyzes digital transformation trends for Japan’s major ICT Service company\, Fujitsu Ltd. A native German\, Dr. Schulz is a sought-after speaker in many countries\, including Austria\, as well as a candid interview partner for major international TV channels. \n  \nDate: 21 October 2021\, Thursday\nTime: 16:00 – 17:00 JST\nRegistration: please register https://j.mp/JapansNextNormal \nLooking forward to see many of you online on the event! URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/webinar-japans-next-normal LOCATION:online CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/Martin-Schulz.png ORGANIZER;CN="Austrian Business Council":MAILTO:tokyo@advantageaustria.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211020T104500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211020T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20211020T053030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T060302Z UID:9485-1634726700-1634729400@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:ABC AGM 2021 DESCRIPTION: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 online. \n\nDate: 20 Ocotober 2021\, Wednesday\nTime: 10:45 – 11:30 JST\nNo registration required\, simply click the following link for participation: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/178570053 \nWe are looking forward to your participation\, stay safe! URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/abc-agm-2021 LOCATION:online CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/featured-image-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211014T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20211014T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T083834 CREATED:20211014T033710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T021904Z UID:9808-1634238000-1634245200@www.abc-jpn.net SUMMARY:European Cocktail 2021 DESCRIPTION:Networking evening with members of other European Chambers in Japan \nAutumn is upon us and hence the busy business season ready to start. With Covid-19 hanging over us\, still a very different business season with few travellers from abroad visiting Japan. The more important it is to keep contact with those already here and the ABC is happy to be Co-Organizer of the annual Autumn Cocktail for European Chambers. \nSame as in 2020\, the organizers will do their utmost to deliver a safe event with food being served in separate rooms and the usual other safeguards. \nEvent venue: Shangri-La Hotel Tokyo\nDate: 14 October 2021\nRegistration deadline: 4 October 2021\nTime: 7pm to 9pm\nParticipation fee: JPY 9\,000 for ABC members and JPY 12\,000 for non-members URL:https://www.abc-jpn.net/event/european-cocktail-2021 LOCATION:Shangri-La Hotel\, Marunouchi Trust Tower Main\, 1-8-3 Marunouchi Chiyoda-ku\, Tokyo\, Japan CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abc-jpn.net/wp-content/uploads/ABC-HP-Bild.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Austrian Business Council":MAILTO:tokyo@advantageaustria.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR