A South African artist, William Kentridge, won the Praemium Imperiale which is a global arts prize awarded annually by the Japan Art Association.  Read more 

Rio Tinto Aluminum is hosting the Japan Sustainability Forum, supported by the Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI).

The ASI aims to achieve a sustainable global aluminum value chain by providing common standards and a third-party certification mechanism. The Japan Sustainability Forum provides an opportunity to learn about the ASI’s vision and its role, and to hear how global leaders in the aluminum value chain are taking steps toward sustainability.

Rio Tinto Aluminum, as one of the ASI’s founding members, supports the Japan Sustainability Forum to contribute the Japanese aluminum industry’s ESG journey and sustainable growth.

Date: Monday, 9 December 2019

Time: Seminar 13:00-17:00 (Doors open: 12:30) / Reception 17:00-19:00

Venue: Fukuracia Marunouchi Oazo C-Room

Registration Fee: Free

Registration: Please click HERE 

For more details, please click HERE

The SACCJ is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Springboks great Chester Williams on September 6 of a heart attack in Cape Town.

We were honored to host this rugby legend at an event in Japan in July 2014 and were looking forward seeing him back here for the Rugby World Cup.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and colleagues.

Come join us on 14 November at the Roppongi Hills Club for our annual Year-End Gala Party! This year we’ll be celebrating high above the city at the elegant Roppongi Hills Club. On offer will be a delicious buffet dinner including South African dishes, South African wines, live music and of course our lottery.

 

Date:  Thursday, 14 November

Time:  6:30pm - 9:30pm 

Venue: Roppongi Hills Club

 

More details and reservation information coming soon!

If you are interested in providing prizes for our lottery or promoting your business at the event, please contact info@saccj.com.

Fellow South African, South Africans living or travelling abroad will be able to cast their votes at one of the 121 foreign missions around the world on Freedom Day, 27 April 2019.  To vote abroad you need to complete a VEC10 form by 13 March.  You will not be able to vote at a diplomatic mission overseas on Saturday, 27 April if you have not submitted a VEC10 form on the IEC's website by 13 March at midnight (UTC+02:00).  It only takes 2 minutes!  The VEC10 is an important form that all South Africans abroad will have to submit to the IEC to tell them that they plan to vote overseas and at which voting station they plan to vote.  Even as submissions of the VEC10 forms continue to be received by the IEC on their website, it is concerning to note that only 16,597 VEC10 forms have been submitted by South Africans to notify the IEC that they intend to vote out of the country.  This is considerably lower than the voter turnout in 2014 and especially low considering the number of South Africans that live abroad. We know it isn't easy to vote, but we also know that there are hundreds of South Africans living around the world who are eligible to vote, but don't know that they can vote and that they have to complete the VEC10 form.  Please share this message with your friends and family abroad to ensure they don't miss this unique opportunity to make their voices heard.  Together, we can build One South Africa for All but this starts with voting for an honest and caring government.  Please note:  If you registered abroad to vote, you must still complete the VEC10 form.  If you completed a VEC10 form in a previous election, you must complete it againin order to vote in the 2019 election.  Finally, in order to vote you must be on the voters’ roll, and must have BOTH a valid SA ID book/temporary ID/smart ID card and an SA passport. You can only vote in person at your nearest South African foreign mission on 27 April.

Thanks to the Raffle Prize Sponsors, we have great raffle prizes for the SACCJ Christmas Gala Party. Don’t miss the chance to win one of these great prizes! Stay tuned for more!

ラッフル景品のスポンサー企業様よりご提供いただきました。誠にありがとうございました。素敵な景品に是非ご期待ください！

 

South African Airways

2 Round trip economy class tickets between Hong Kong and Cape Town via Johannesburg

ヨハネスブルグ経由 香港ーケープタウン間 往復航空券2枚(エコノミークラス)

 

 

Kashikey

Diamond jewelry

ダイヤモンド装飾品

 

 

Euro Merican Fashions

Several prizes for bespoke sports jackets, trousers and shirts

オーダーメイドスポーツジャケット、ズボン、シャツ

 

 

Table Mountain

Premium South African Wine

プレミアム南アフリカワイン

 

 

Rio Tinto

Premium South African Wine

プレミアム南アフリカワイン

SACCJ board of directors would like to thank all of you for attending the SACCJ Braai at the Ambassador’s Residence held on 14 Oct.

First of all, we would like to sincerely thank Ambassador DLOMO for his kindness and generosity for letting us use his beautiful residence for our event.

Special thanks goes out to our platinum corporate and individual members for attending and inviting their guests.

 

We would like to also thank Mr. Yamashita, the mayor of Kamisato machi in Saitama, for attending and giving our members a chance to enjoy special seasonal NASHIs / Japanese pears from his area.

 

We hope all of you had a good time and enjoyed the South African food and wine a lot.

 

Thank you so much for your continuous cooperation and support.

 

Look forward to seeing you again soon.

 

10月14日に行われましたSACCJ Braai at Ambassador’s Residenceにつきまして、ご参加いただきました皆様にSACCJ理事一同より心からお礼申し上げます。

在日南アフリカ共和国大使　サイレンス・ロモ　閣下におかれましては、イベントのために大使公邸庭園を快くお貸しいただけたことを感謝申し上げます。

プラチナ法人会員様、法人会員様におかれましては、ご出席ならびにゲストの方達にお声がけいただき、誠にありがとうございました。

また、埼玉県上里町 山下町長様におかれましては、温かいお言葉をいただき、さらにめったに食べることができない「新高」梨をたくさんいただきありがとうございました。

 

皆様のお力添えをいただきまして、盛会のうちに終了することができました。改めて感謝いたします。

不慣れなことで不行き届きの点がありましたこと、ご容赦いただければ幸いです。

 

今後とも変わらぬご協力を賜りますよう、どうぞよろしくお願い申し上げます。

EVENT POSTPONEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

We regret to inform you that SACCJ Braai at Ambassador's Residence taking place on 29^th September will be postponed  because of the bad weather forecast for Saturday.  We will shortly announce a new date, while the venue and timing of the event will remain the same.

Please accept our apologies for any inconveniences this may cause you. 

Wewill issue full refunds to those who cannot attend on the new date. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

Again, thank you very much for your understanding and look forward to seeing you soon.

 

 

『SACCJ Braai at Ambassador’s Residence』延期のお知らせ

   ９月２９日（土）に開催予定の『SACCJ Braai at Ambassador’s Residence』は、当日悪天候が予想されるため、大変申し訳ありませんが、やむなく延期とさせていただくことと致しましたのでお知らせいたします。新しい日程は、現在調整中ですので、決まり次第再度ご連絡申し上げます。（日程の変更のみで場所と時間の変更はございません。）

    楽しみにされていた皆様には、多大なご迷惑をお掛けしますことを心よりお詫び申し上げます。

   日程変更のためご都合がつかず、返金をご希望の場合は、銀行口座への返金 もしくはPaypal経由で全額返金いたします。詳細は追ってご連絡させていただきます。

　何かご不明点等ございましたら、お気軽にお問合せいただけますようお願いいたします。

             連絡先：在日南アフリカ商工会議所 事務局　info@saccj.com

Rugby Alliance launches, coalition of 8 international Chambers of Commerce, supporting Rugby World Cup 2019

Sept. 20, 2018

Tokyo, Japan (September 20, 2018) With only one year until the Rugby World Cup, 8 foreign Chambers of Commerce in Japan have formally announced the creation of a coalition, The Rugby Alliance, launched at a special event “Rugby World Cup 2019 – One Year To Go” on Wednesday, September 19 at Happo-en.

The mission of The Rugby Alliance is to support Japan’s delivery of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, fostering a legacy of more inclusive communities that embrace opportunities for international business and exchange.

To solidify the intent of the coalition, an official certificate was received by CEO of the Rugby World Cup 2019 Organising Committee, Mr Akira Shimazu.

Representing 10 of the 19 nations that will be playing in the Rugby World Cup 2019, The Rugby Alliance is comprised of the following Chambers of Commerce in Japan.

Rugby Alliance members:

• Australian New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan
• American Chamber of Commerce in Japan
• British Chamber of Commerce in Japan
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan
• French Chamber of Commerce in Japan
• Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan
• Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce
• South African Chamber of Commerce in Japan
  
  

“Rugby World Cup 2019 – One Year To Go” was attended by over 300 guests, including special guests World Rugby Chairman, Bill Beaumont, World Rugby Vice Chairman, Agustin Pichot, World Rugby CEO, Brett Gosper, World Rugby COO and Head of Rugby World Cup, Alan Gilpin, and World Rugby Executive Director - Rugby World Cup 2019, Rob Abernethy.

In addition to the formal announcement of The Rugby Alliance, guests were treated to a panel discussion with Japan Wheelchair Rugby player and bronze medalist, Hiroyuki Misaka, and former Sakura Sevens player, Aya Nakajima.

Melanie Brock, Chair Emeritus of the Australian New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan said, “The Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan provides Japanese business and our joint Chamber members a rare opportunity to work together and that’s exciting and a privilege. Moreover, the Japan-wide nature of the World Cup, allows us to engage with and learn more about regional Japan. RWC 2019 will reshape the way the world sees the country.”

Jaco Minnaar, Chair of the South African Chamber of Commerce in Japan said, "Rugby World Cup 2019 will mark the first time this prestigious event will be held in Asia, and this provides Japan with a unique opportunity to highlight its culture and promote local business to millions of rugby fans globally. Through support of the international business community in Japan, the Rugby Alliance is set to build out the reach of local communities and to foster diversity and inclusion.  This first event marked the start of that exciting journey, and was a testament to the Alliance’s commitment to Japan, RWC 2019, and business overall."

Lori Henderson Executive Director of the BCCJ said, “We believe that this event is a key moment in time for communities and businesses – both Japanese and foreign – to celebrate the potential of the RWC 2019 as a once-in-a-generation opportunity and an agent for societal innovation. We’re excited that the Rugby Alliance Chambers have pledged to support Japan's 12 host cities in delivering an outstanding tournament next year.”

In addition to the eight Japan-based international Chambers of Commerce that comprise the Rugby Alliance, this event was co-hosted by the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Local Japanese Chambers of Commerce from host cities joined, utilising the event to promote regional travel and tourism.

This event marks the first of three collaborative events to be hosted by the Rugby Alliance between now and the start of the Rugby World Cup 2019, which will take place in Japan from September 20 to November 2. The global tournament will involve 20 international teams and be comprised of 48 matches in 12 host cities across Japan. It is the first time for the tournament to be held in Asia.

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MORE INFORMATION

For more information about the event, including photos: info@anzccj.com  

For more information about the Rugby Alliance: info@bccjapan.com 

Secure Rugby World Cup tickets in individual ballot HERE

2019 Rugby World Cup tickets, general HERE

 

SACCJ winemakers dinner with Catherine Marshall and Liesl Rust of Paul Kruger wines - what a special evening and wonderful opportunity to savor wines from Elgin together with Japanese cuisine! Thank you to Ambassador Dlomo for joining us and our newest member Kerisha!