A chamber of three countries, in Tokyo since 1972.
The Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the development of commerce between Australia, New Zealand, and Japan since 1972. Currently, the organisation boasts approximately 550 members, including Australian and New Zealand businesses operating in Japan, Japanese companies with interests in Australia and New Zealand, alongside international members and other entities maintaining commercial connections between Japan and Australia/New Zealand.
Welcome to ANZCCJ
The ANZCCJ’s mission is to play constructive and meaningful role in developing Australia/New Zealand – Japan business by providing Members with an effective source of information, representation and commercial connections.
The ANZCCJ hosts a diverse array of events, such as meetings with Australian and New Zealand government officials, industry specialists, and influential political figures, alongside informative seminars and networking gatherings. These events afford members the opportunity to stay informed regarding shifts in foreign policy and economic landscapes, gain insights into various facets of the Japanese market, and cultivate new business and social contacts.
The organisation’s joint patrons are the Australian and New Zealand Ambassadors, who frequently organise functions at their respective embassies throughout the year.
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Information, representation, commercial connections
The three the mission names, each with the definition their own page gives it.
Approximately 550 members, across 24 sectors
Their own reading of the shape of their membership, published on their About page and reproduced rather than redrawn.
Ethics, diversity and transparency
The Australia and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce is committed to fostering an inclusive, fair, and transparent environment in all its activities. We value the diversity of our members, staff, and partners, and believe that varied perspectives are important in strengthening our business community.
Together, these principles guide our mission to build a thriving, trusted, and inclusive business community between our three countries.
How the chamber is run
The ANZCCJ is governed by an Executive Council, elected annually by members of the Chamber. The Executive Council meets monthly for the dispatch of ordinary business and for carrying out the objectives of the Chamber.
The Secretariat and the Executive Council
The Executive Council and the Secretariat, with the office each holds, as the chamber publishes them. No employer is shown against a Council seat, because their governance page does not print one.
Craig UsmarExecutive Director
Mari NakanoHead of Operations
Sally (Yu-Chia) HoHead of Marketing and Communications
Byron FrostChair
Syn Yi LeeVice Chair
Leon ApplebyProject Director
Sally TownsendExecutive Council
Dean DanielsExecutive Council
Andrew DolanExecutive Council
Jeff LuExecutive Council
Philip TurnerExecutive Council
Teruma NaitoExecutive Council
Tom WilsonExecutive Council
Toshikazu HorihataExecutive Council
Yuzo OkunoExecutive Council
Melanie BrockChair Emeritus
Andrew GauciSenior Council
Helen StylianouEx-Officio
Margaret BowenEx-Officio
Gareth PidgeonEx-Officio
Kylie ArcherEx-OfficioTohoku, Aotearoa, Noto
The ANZCCJ has operated in Japan since 1972 and strongly values its sustained presence in the region. The Chamber is committed to fulfilling its corporate social responsibility by increasing community engagement and establishing a positive societal imprint.
The ANZCCJ recognises the solidity of cross-cultural friendship, understanding that continuing comradery between nations remains crucial beyond economic boundaries.
Throughout our visit, we were struck by the tenacity and dedication exhibited by the local community and businesses as they navigate these trying times. Their collective commitment to recovery not only inspires hope but serves as a powerful reminder of the strength that emerges in the face of adversity.
The internship programme
Their own account of why the chamber runs it.
The ANZCCJ acknowledges its corporate and social responsibility to foster the growth and development of young professionals and understands that embarking on a career may be challenging, particularly in a foreign land with language barriers. The Chamber is thus committed to supporting motivated individuals through our internship program, a Tokyo-based program of three months minimum, held in person in Tokyo.
Approximately 550 members, and two ambassadors as joint patrons.
The ANZCCJ’s mission is to play constructive and meaningful role in developing Australia/New Zealand – Japan business by providing Members with an effective source of information, representation and commercial connections.