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:

1. If you have any dietary requests, please email us at hiroki.matsumiya@anzccj.jp by Wednesday 15 May 2024.
2. 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.

The ANZCCJ extends a warm welcome to members and guests to the "Kiwi Aussie Mixer - Tokyo Edition" - a networking gem, celebrating the spirit of camaraderie and the joy of coming together.

Save the date, 6:00PM - 8:00PM, Thursday 16 May at the Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya, for this gathering offering an ideal platform to cultivate meaningful connections, partake in casual conversations, and broaden your network in a relaxed atmosphere.

Join us for this evening dedicated to honoring the sense of community, friendship, and bond shared among our Kiwi and Aussie members!

Date: Thursday 16 May 2024

Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Venue: Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya 2-25-12 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0043 (Map) - Bar Lounge - 11F

Menu: Free-flow drinks and finger food

Price: ANZCCJ Members ¥6,000 / Non-Members ¥8,000

Registrations Close: 5:00PM Monday 13 May 2024

ANZCCJ, in collaboration with Dexus, invites members and guests to join us on 14 May 2024, for an insightful discussion on the burgeoning opportunities in the Australian real assets market.

Driven by a growing population and major public infrastructure spend, Australia has one of the highest economic growth rates forecasted of the advanced economies. Join an insights-led discussion on the supply and demand drivers creating increasing investment for Australian real assets from office to healthcare, housing, retail, industrial and infrastructure.

This event will delve into what makes Australia an attractive place for capital, from its transparent real estate market, low sovereign risk and transparent, legal framework, economic resilience and low government debt. Importantly, a look at how the rubber hits the road with real insight on how deals between Japanese and Australian organizations have been successfully executed will be presented.

Speakers include:

• Peter Roberts OAM - Deputy Head of Mission of the Australian Embassy in Japan
• Elizabeth Cox - Minister (Commercial), Australian Embassy ​and General Manager, North East Asia, Austrade
• Deborah Coakley - Chief Executive, Funds Management, Dexus
• Michael Bessell - Executive General Manager Infrastructure, Dexus
• Andrew Gauci - Head of Country, Japan & Head of Data Infrastructure Asia, Lendlease
• Atsushi Morimoto - General Manager, Asia & Pacific, EMEA & Americas, Global Advisory Department, SMBC
• Steven Hur - Managing Director, Head of Funds Management, Ashe Morgan
• Noboru Hirabayashi - Head of Investment Banking, Japan, CBRE

Date: Tuesday 14 May 2024

Venue: Conrad Tokyo, 1 Chome-9-1 Higashishinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo 105-7337

RSVP: 17:00 Thursday 09 May 2024

Time: 14:30 - 17:30 Panel Discussion & Networking

Cost: Free

Note ###: Capacity is limited to 80 people - tickets allocated via a lottery system on Friday 10 May 2024

On the 10 May 2024 the ANZCCJ will be collaborating with the Tokyo American Club to host their long running `First Friday` with an Australian theme.

These `First Friday` events are a hallmark of the Tokyo American Club's (TAC) vibrant hub of international exchange where typically 350-400 members and guests from their community of more than 3,700 members come together for a fun filled evening of food, wine and prizes.

This month‘s`Aussie Adventure‘ First Friday is designed to showcase the very best Australia has on offer especially in the way of food and beverage and presents an excellent platform for fostering meaningful connections, engaging in casual conversations, and expanding networks in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.

Date: Friday 10 May 2024

Time: 19:00 - 21:00

Venue: Tokyo American Club 2-1-2 Azabudai, Minato-ku Tokyo 106-8649 access map​

Cost: JPY8,250

RSVP: 17:00 Monday 06 May 2024

Note #1: Capacity is strictly limited to 25 people - tickets allocated via a lottery system on 07 May 2024

Note #2: No under-20s

Note #3: No smoking

Note #4: ANZCCJ Members are not allowed to enter other parts of the Club and must adhere to Club rules.

Note #5: ***Duel TAC Club Members (and their guests) are encouraged to sign up directly here ***

The ANZCCJ extends a warm welcome to members and guests to the "Kiwi Aussie Mixer - Tokyo Edition" - a networking gem, celebrating the spirit of camaraderie and the joy of coming together.

Save the date, 6:00PM - 8:00PM, Wednesday 17 April at the Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya, for this gathering offering an ideal platform to cultivate meaningful connections, partake in casual conversations, and broaden your network in a relaxed atmosphere.

Join us for this evening dedicated to honoring the sense of community, friendship, and bond shared among our Kiwi and Aussie members!

Date: Wednesday 17 April 2024

Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Venue: Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya 2-25-12 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0043 (Map) - Bar Lounge - 11F

Menu: Free-flow drinks and finger food

Price: ¥6,000

Registrations Close: 5:00PM Friday 12 April 2024

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

The ANZCCJ extends a warm welcome to members and guests to the inaugural "Kiwi Aussie Mixer - Osaka Edition" - a networking gem, celebrating the spirit of camaraderie and the joy of coming together.

Join Chair, Sally Townsend, and Executive Director, Craig Usmar, from 7:00PM - 9:00PM, Friday 22 March as we kick off this rendesvous at the Swissotel Nankai Osaka. It's the perfect occasion to forge connections, engage in casual banter, and expand your network in a relaxed setting.

Join us for this evening dedicated to honoring the sense of community, friendship, and bond shared among our Kiwi and Aussie members!

Date: Friday 22 March 2024

Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM

Venue: Swissotel Nankai Osaka – 5-1-60 Namba, Chuo-Ku, 542-0076 Osaka (Map) Nambar 10

Menu: Free-flow drinks and finger food

Price: ¥6,000

Registrations Close: 5:00PM Monday 18 March 2024

The ANZCCJ extends a warm welcome to members and guests to the "Kiwi Aussie Mixer - Tokyo Edition" - a networking gem, celebrating the spirit of camaraderie and the joy of coming together.

Save the date, 6:00PM - 8:00PM, Thursday 21 March at the Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya, for this gathering offering an ideal platform to cultivate meaningful connections, partake in casual conversations, and broaden your network in a relaxed atmosphere.

Join us for this evening dedicated to honoring the sense of community, friendship, and bond shared among our Kiwi and Aussie members!

Date: Thursday 21 March 2024

Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Venue: Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya 2-25-12 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0043 (Map) - Bar Lounge - 11F

Menu: Free-flow drinks and finger food

Price: ¥6,000

Registrations Close: 5:00PM Monday 18 March 2024

ANZCCJ invites members and friends to join us in celebrating International Women's Day at a special breakfast event on 8 March at the Pullman Tokyo Tamachi. Chamber co-vice chair Ms Catherine O’Connell will moderate a discussion with senior business leaders Ms Eriko Asai, Co-Founder, Trinity Indo-Pacific Partners; Mr Takuro Kimura, Founder and CEO, G-Cubed Partners and Chairman of Women of the World Endowment (WoWE); and Ms Julia Spotswood, Founder, Jetset Dry Bar on the 2024 theme of ‘Invest in women: Accelerate Progress’, delving into how ensuring gender equality and women's well-being across all areas of life is vital for building prosperous economies and sustaining a healthy planet, particularly in the current global landscape. From tackling the macro challenges of gender-lens investing; to successfully carving a name in Japan`s ultra-competitive beauty industry; and launching a multi-national strategic advisory company as the world emerged from the pandemic, the discussion will highlight the importance of how empowering women across various spheres, including entrepreneurship, leadership, and beyond is vital in accelerating progress. When we invest in women, we invest in a better world where opportunities are more equitable and progress is more inclusive. We look forward to a morning full of inspiration, empowerment and connection with you.

• Panelists
• Eriko Asai - Co-Founder, Trinity Indo-Pacific Partners
• Takuro Kimura - Founder and CEO, G-Cubed Partners and Chairman of Women of the World Endowment (WoWE)
• Julia Spotswood - Founder, Jetset Dry Bar

• Moderator
• Catherine O’Connell – Founder, Catherine O`Connell Law

Date: Fri 08 March 2024

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

Venue: Pullman Tokyo Tamachi Banquet Room (9F), (Map​)

Price: ANZCCJ Member ¥9,500 | Non-Member ¥11,500

Registration deadline: Fri 01 March 2024

Note:

1. Payment is required at time of purchase of tickets. Please note that unpaid registrations will not be added to the guest list.
2. No shows/cancellations will not be refunded as places are limited.
3. If you have any dietary requests, please email hiroki.matsumiya@anzccj.jp by Wed 1 March.
4. 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.

On behalf of the State Government of Victoria, the Commissioner for Victoria to North Asia, Mr Adam Cunneen cordially invites you to a unique networking event, showcasing the best of Victorian food and beverage products.

The event will be held on 05 March from 6pm – 9pm at the Pullman Tokyo Tamachi and will feature a variety of delicious Victorian food and beverages, including wine, cheese, lamb, and a wide range of craft beer, wine and spirits. Guests will have the chance to taste a broad selection of premium Victorian products, and meet with the producers and manufacturers who create them.

To highlight and celebrate Global Victoria's presence at the FOODEX trade show with a 30 company in-person delegation, this event will bring together exhibitors and industry professionals in a relaxed and friendly setting. We hope you will be able join with us, and the Victorian FOODEX delegation, on the evening of Tuesday 05 March, to make new connections, renew old ones, and eat and drink Victorian.

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing the best of Victorian food and beverage products with you. To RSVP, please register below by 5:00PM Wednesday 28 February.

Date: Tue 05 March 2024

Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM (Doors open at 5:30PM)

Venue: Pullman Tokyo Tamachi (Map​) Banquet Room & Platform 9 (9F),

Price: Free (Invitation-only)

Registration deadline: Wednesday 28 Fepruary 2024

Note ### : Capacity is limited to 100 people - tickets allocated via a lottery system on Thursday 29 Feburary 2024

Note:

1. The ticket is not transferable.
2. If you have any dietary requests, please email us at hiroki.matsumiya@anzccj.jp by Tue 29 February.
3. 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.

Against the backdrop of Net Zero targets and increasing calls for meaningful action on climate change, the global market for hydrogen and related chemical products continues to develop at pace. Given the significant commercial headwinds faced by the industry, including supply chain constraints and higher interest rates, policy-makers are stepping up to provide support across the value chain, including for production projects, transportation, and development of the downstream market.

ANZCCJ, in collaboration with the South Australian Department of Trade & Investment and Herbert Smith Freehills, invites members and guests to join us on 27 February 2024, for the third instalment in the ANZCCJ Hydrogen Series. This event will address the key issues for hydrogen offtake in the APAC region, with a particular focus on Australia and Japan, identifying the major opportunities and the material challenges for development of the market for hydrogen and related chemical products.

Speakers include:

• Elizabeth Cox - Minister (Commercial), Australian Embassy ​and General Manager, North East Asia, Austrade
• Lachlan Clancy - Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills
• Kohei Toyoda - Director General for Energy Transformation Strategy, Energy and Natural Resources Finance Group, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)​
• Yuriy Humber - Founder, Japan NRG
• Paul Altschwager - Chief Capital Officer, GFG Alliance
• Simon Allison - Vice President, Xodus Group
• Jerome Hamilton - Head of Legal, Japan and Green Solutions APAC, Engie Global Energy Management & Sales

Date: Tuesday, 27 February 2024

Venue: Australian Embassy, Tokyo 2-1-14 Mita, Minato-ku Tokyo 108-8361 access map​

RSVP: 17:00 Wednesday 21 February 2024

Time: 14:30 - 17:30 Panel Discussion & Networking

Cost: Free

Note #1: Capacity is limited to 70 people - tickets allocated via a lottery system on 22 Feburary 2024

Note #2: Photo ID (drivers' license, passport, health insurance card or foreigner's residence card) is required for access to the Australian Embassy. Company ID and business card not acceptable.

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The ANZCCJ extends a warm welcome to members and guests to the first "Kiwi Aussie Mixer" of 2024 - a networking gem, celebrating the spirit of camaraderie and the joy of coming together.

Save the date, 6 - 8 pm 15 February at the Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya, for this gathering offering an ideal platform to cultivate meaningful connections, partake in casual conversations, and broaden your network in a relaxed atmosphere.

Join us for this evening dedicated to honoring the sense of community, friendship, and bond shared among our Kiwi and Aussie members!

Date: Thurs 15 February 2024

Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Venue: Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya 2-25-12 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0043 (Map) - Bar Lounge - 11F

Menu: Free-flow drinks and finger food

Price: ¥5,500