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ANZCCJ International Women's Day 2026 - Breakfast & Panel Discussion

6 March, 2026

08:00 am-09:00 am

Pullman Tokyo Tamachi, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan

ANZCCJ invites members and friends to join us in celebrating International Women's Day at a special breakfast event on Friday 6 March 2026 at the Pullman Tokyo Tamachi.

Join Rionne McAvoy, President & CEO, Japan Media Services Inc., and director of The Ones Left Behind: The Plight of Single Mothers in Japan, for a fireside chat with Mayumi Nishida, Co-representative Director of Heart Full Family - a charity dedicated to supporting single mothers and fathers on their path to independence and empowering single-parent families to lead fulfilling, connected lives.

Together, our speakers will explore the 2026 International Women’s Day global theme, “Give to Gain.” This theme - rooted in the idea that progress accelerates when we uplift others - encourages individuals, businesses, and communities to take meaningful action that strengthens the collective good. The IWD movement highlights that generosity is not passive; it is a deliberate investment in advancing women’s equality.

This year, ANZCCJ has chosen to focus on single mothers and the realities of single-parent households in Japan, an issue that lies at the crossroads of gender, inequality, economic participation, and social inclusion. Rionne’s award-winning documentary The Ones Left Behind offers an unflinching look at the challenges many single mothers endure: systemic barriers, societal stigma, limited support structures, and the increasing number of women who fall into poverty despite working tirelessly. Through powerful personal stories, the film reveals how structural inequities and rigid employment norms continue to constrain opportunities for women raising children alone.

These experiences reflect core IWD principles - dignity, opportunity, representation - and underscore the urgent need to create a society where no woman is left behind because of her circumstances. By spotlighting this issue, the Chamber aims to promote awareness of an often-overlooked social and economic challenge - one that is deeply connected to Japan’s future workforce health, productivity, and community resilience. It is also an opportunity for our members to reflect on how each of us can “give” in ways that enable others, and our society as a whole, to “gain.”

The conversation will explore practical ways individuals and organisations can meaningfully #GiveToGain - through mentorship, sharing expertise, opening networks, offering resources, advocating for change, and creating opportunities - and how these commitments build long-term, sustainable impact for women, families, and society as a whole.

Speakers include

Helen Stylianou, Australian Chargé d'affaires to Japan
Ambassador Lucy Duncan, New Zealand Chargé d’Affaires in Japan
Rionne McAvoy, President & CEO, Japan Media Services Inc., Director of The Ones Left Behind: The Plight of Single Mothers in Japan
Mayumi Nishida, Co-representative Director of Heart Full Family

Sponsors include

This event is proudly supported by the following ANZCCJ Members:

JPY 100,000 Sponsors: ASHURST • BOND UNIVERSITY • HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS KRAMER • JLL • LENDLEASE • MACQUARIE • MINTER ELLISON • NAB
JPY 50,000 Sponsors: COLLIERS • HORITOMI • JARMAN (DEEP JAPAN) • KBA: KOKUSAI BUSINESS ADVISORY
Translation Services: THE MEEHAN GROUP

Door prizes

In addition, door prizes will be provided by the generous contributions from:

PULLMAN TOKYO TAMACHI- A one-night stay in an executive room for two including breakfast
CONRAD TOKYO - A one-night stay in a bay view room for two including breakfast

All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Heart Full Family to support their ongoing work providing comprehensive assistance to single mothers and fathers, and enabling single-parent families to thrive.

Date: Fri 06 March 2026

Time: 8:00AM - 9:00AM (Doors open at 7:30AM)

Venue: Pullman Tokyo Tamachi Banquet Room (9F), 3 Chome−1−21 Shibaura Minato-ku, Tokyo 198-0023

Price: ¥10,000 - incl. 1 raffle tickets | ¥12,000 - incl. 3 raffle tickets | ¥14,000 - incl. 5 raffle tickets

RSVP: Fri 27 Feb 2026

Note:

Payment is required at the time of purchase of tickets. Please note that unpaid registrations will not be added to the guest list.
No shows/cancellations will not be refunded as places are limited.
If you have any dietary requests, please email mari.nakano@anzccj.jp by Friday 27 February 2026.
ANZCCJ will be taking photos throughout the event, which may include the faces of guests. These photos will be used by ANZCCJ on our website and other materials. By participating in this event, we wish to let you know that your photo may be taken. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please email us or let us know at the event registration desk on the day.

Past Events

ANZCCJ Alumni Program

22 May, 2024

06:30 pm-08:30 pm

New Zealand Embassy Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

The New Zealand Embassy, in collaboration with the Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ) and the Australian Embassy, is pleased to host a casual reception in recognition of the contributions and adventures of New Zealand and Australian "returnees". As a returnee, we would love you to join us!

The alumni network is an incredibly important part of the ANZ community in Japan; you are ambassadors, mentors, and champions of the relationships between our 3 countries. We know for you too, that maintaining a link and remaining engaged with the country that you called home for even a short time, is just as important. You have made contributions and lasting legacies during your time in our countries.

We would like to keep the relationship going with our ANZCCJ Alumni Program. This will be the second gathering since we restarted the program after the pandemic, following the successful event at the Australian Embassy in September last year.

We look forward to hearing about your experiences and your opinions on how we can strengthen our international relationships, further facilitate business interactions, and help connect you with other returnees. Also, if you know of any other returnees we should be reaching out to, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Date: Wednesday 22 May 2024
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Venue: New Zealand Embassy in Tokyo (20-40 Kamiyamacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo）
Invitees: Returnees from New Zealand and Australia
Fee: Free
Includes: Canapes and drinks

ANZCCJ – Background

Since 1972, the Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ) has played a pivotal role in fostering commerce between Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. As an independent, non-profit organization, we are dedicated to providing our 550 members with essential information, representation, and valuable commercial connections. Our diverse community consists of Australian and New Zealand professionals conducting business in Japan, Japanese companies with economic ties to Australia and New Zealand, overseas members, and individuals maintaining business relationships between Japan and Australia/New Zealand.

Joining the ANZCCJ unlocks a multitude of benefits, including the opportunity to engage with visiting Australian and New Zealand government leaders, industry experts, and political figures. Attend enlightening seminars and social networking events that facilitate knowledge sharing and valuable experiences. Participate in conversations on pressing issues affecting your business, while also having the chance to promote your own endeavors. Additionally, members receive exclusive briefings on politics, trade, and economic developments from the Australian and New Zealand Embassies.

Importantly, joining the ANZCCJ provides unparalleled access to the ANZCCJ Committees which play active roles in representing and developing business interests in Japan. They offer returning expatriates one of the best avenues to interact, converse, and learn from inspiring individuals who are leading in their industries. The current makeup of ANZCCJ Committees is shaped by the needs and interests of members as well as the current business environment and are as follows:

(i) Food, Agriculture & Hospitality;

(ii) Sports for Business;

(iii) Technology, Innovation, Education & Research; and the

(iv) Sustainability Committee.

Complementing these committees are ANZCCJ’s SME Networking Community and Young Generation Program initiatives which provide further networking opportunities for returnees across multiple business sizes and generations.

Additionally, by becoming a member of ANZCCJ and joining our newly set up Alumni Program for Returnees from Australia and New Zealand, your contribution to the development of business between Australia/Zealand and Japan and your assistance with the young generation’s career development through the sharing of your knowledge and experience will be of immense value to help strengthening relationships between the three countries.

Learn more about our membership and sign up here!

Note:

If you have any dietary requests, please email us at hiroki.matsumiya@anzccj.jp by Wednesday 15 May 2024.
ANZCCJ will be taking photos throughout the event, which may include faces of guests. These photos will be used by ANZCCJ on our website and other material. By participating in this event, we wish to let you know that your photo may be taken. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please email us or let us know at the event registration desk on the day.

ANZCCJ - Investing in Australian Real Assets

14 May, 2024

02:30 pm-05:30 pm

Conrad Tokyo, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan

HSF Japan Australia Investment Report 2023 – Partners in Prosperity: Latest trends in M&A

16 April, 2024

03:00 pm-05:00 pm

Japan Bank for International Cooperation, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan

Japan Australia Investment Report 2023 – Partners in Prosperity: Latest trends in Japan-Australia M&A

ANZCCJ invites members and guests to an exclusive launch of Herbert Smith Freehills’ latest report Japan-Australia Investment Report 2023: Partners in Prosperity.

Japanese cross-border M&A into Australia was very strong in 2023 with over 50 M&A deals and 38 new partnerships in 2023. Australia is regarded as an attractive non-US destination as it is a stable market and encouraging of Japanese investment. Active sectors included energy, innovation, real estate and decarbonisation.

There were several major energy-related transactions, major B2C acquisitions (Kirin, 7-Eleven and Kao) which highlight attractiveness of the Australian domestic consumer market and the continuation of acquisitions of technology / BioTech companies by Fujifilm, Otsuka Pharmaceutical, Nissui, Fujitsu, Angel Group, Komatsu, Hitachi, MUFG and Softbank Robotics. Some of the most notable M&A transactions involving Japanese companies in 2023 included:

Kirin’s $1.9 billion takeover of ASX-Listed Blackmores, a vitamins and supplements producer.
Seven-I Holdings’ (7-Eleven Japan) $1.71 billion acquisition (together with the US arm of 7-Eleven) of 7-Eleven Australia, which operates 750 convenience stores.
Mitsubishi Corporation and BHP’s US$3.2 billion sale of the Daunia and Blackwater metallurgical coal mines in Queensland to Whitehaven Coal.
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust Bank’s $1.2 billion takeover of ASX-listed Link Group, a superannuation and share registry administrator.
LNG Japan’s US$880 million acquisition from Woodside Energy of a 10% interest in the Scarborough LNG Project.

Joined by speakers from Austrade and JETRO, our M&A experts will analyse the background to the strengthening of, as well as the opportunities and implications for the growth of, Japanese investment in Australia. You will hear from M&A specialists from Australia and Japan who are active in advising Japanese corporates in cross-border transactions.

Speakers:

Sally Townsend (Chair, Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ))
Elizabeth Cox (General Manager (North East Asia), Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) and Minister (Commercial) at the Australian Embassy Japan)
Taku Miyazaki (Director, Investment and Alliance Division, Innovation Department, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO))
Ian Williams (Senior Adviser, Herbert Smith Freehills, Sydney / Brisbane)
Damien Roberts (Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills, Sydney)

Date: Tuesday 16 April 2024

Time: 15:00 – 17:00 (registration from 14:30)

Location: Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), 9th Floor Auditorium 1-4-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Sponsored by: Herbert Smith Freehills GJBJ, ANZCCJ, and Japan Institute for Overseas Investment (JOI)

Supported by: Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)

Language: English / Mr Miyazaki of JETRO's session will be given in Japanese (without interpretation)

Fee: Complimentary

RSVP: 1700PM Wed 10 April 2024

Note #1: ** Capacity is limited to 20 people - tickets allocated via a lottery system on 12 April 2024

日豪投資報告2023－共存共栄のためのパートナーとして：日本企業による豪州M&Aマーケット最新動向

ANZCCJ は、ハーバート・スミス・フリーヒルズ社の最新報告書 「日豪投資報告書 2023: 繁栄のパートナー」の発表会に会員およびゲストの皆様をご招待いたします。

2023年は、日本企業による対豪州のクロスボーダーM&Aが非常に活発に行われた年でした。案件総数は50を超え、38件の新規のパートナーシップ事業が誕生しました。特にエネルギー、イノベーション、不動産および脱炭素の領域でM&Aが活発でした。オーストラリアは安定性が高く親日的な市場であるため、米国以外の投資先として高い関心が寄せられています。

昨年は大型のエネルギー関連取引のほか、B2Cの事業を展開している会社による大規模な買収案件（キリン、セブンイレブン、花王）もあり、オーストラリアの国内消費者市場の魅力の大きさを物語っています。また、富士フィルムや大塚製薬、ニッスイ、富士通、エンゼルグループ、小松製作所、日立製作所、三菱UFJ銀行およびソフトバンクロボティクスによるテクノロジーやバイオテック企業の買収も行われました。

2023年に行われた日本企業によるM&A取引で特に注目されたものは以下の通りです。

キリンホールディングス：オーストラリアの健康食品メーカーでありオーストラリア証券取引所（ASX）上場企業のBlackmores社を19億豪ドル（約1,700億円）で取得。
セブン&アイ・ホールディングス：オーストラリアで750店ものコンビニエンスストアを運営する7-Eleven Australia社を（米セブン-イレブンと共に）17.1億豪ドル（約1700億円）で取得。
三菱商事：BHP三菱アライアンス（BMA）社を通じてQLD州で操業するDaunia炭鉱及びBlackwater炭鉱を豪Whitehaven Coal社に32億米ドル（約4,760億円）にて売却。
三菱UFJ信託銀行：豪年金管理大手でありASX上場企業のLink Administration Holdings Limited社の株式を11億豪ドル（約1050億円）にて取得。
エルエヌジージャパン株式会社：豪州最大手のエネルギー会社であるWoodside Energy Group Ltdの子会社との間で、豪州Scarborough田開発プロジェクトに参画するため、同ガス田権益の10%を取得することを定めた権益売買契約を締結。

本セミナーでは、オーストラリア貿易投資促進庁（オーストレード）およびジェトロからスピーカーを招聘し、日本企業にクロスボーダー取引について頻繁に助言を提供しているハーバート・スミス・フリーヒルズのM&Aのスペシャリストたちと共に、日本企業による対豪州投資の増加の背景事情と、今後の投資機会の展望について考察します。

プレゼンター:

サリー・タウンゼンド（在日オーストラリア・ニュージーランド商工会議所会頭）
エリザベス・コックス（オーストラリア貿易投資促進庁（オーストレード）北東アジア統括ジェネラル・マネージャー東京事務所代表およびオーストラリア大使館公使（商務））
宮﨑　拓（日本貿易振興機構（ジェトロ）、イノベーション部ビジネスデベロップメント課長）
イアン･ウィリアムズ（ハーバート・スミス・フリーヒルズ、シドニー・オフィス、シニア・アドバイザー）
ダミアン・ロバーツ（ハーバート・スミス・フリーヒルズ、シドニー・オフィス、パートナー）

日時： 2024年4月16日（火）　15：00～17：00（14：30より受付開始）

会場： 株式会社国際協力銀行9階講堂（東京都千代田区大手町1-4-1）

主催： ハーバート・スミス・フリーヒルズ外国法事務弁護士事務、在日オーストラリア・ニュージーランド商工会議所、一般財団法人海外投融資情報財団

後援： 株式会社国際協力銀行

言語： 英語 / 宮﨑氏（JETRO）の講演のみ日本語で行われます

費用： 無料

申込締切： 2024年4月10日（水）

注1：**定員は20名。2024年4月12日に抽選で割り当てられます