Japan Market Expansion Competition (JMEC)

29/06/2026

Take Your Career to the Next Level with JMEC!

Applications for 2026~2027 (JMEC 33) are now open.

Are you a young professional, mid-career employee, entrepreneur, or someone looking to broaden your business skills while living and working in Japan?

The Japan Market Expansion Competition (JMEC) is a unique executive education program that brings together professionals from diverse industries, nationalities, and backgrounds to solve real business challenges for actual clients.

Working in multicultural teams and guided by experienced business leaders, you'll gain practical experience in business strategy, market research, financial planning, project management, and business plan development. Conducted entirely in English, JMEC also helps you strengthen your professional communication, presentation, leadership, and teamwork skills while expanding your international network.

Whether you're looking to accelerate your career, transition into a new role, explore entrepreneurship, or simply challenge yourself in a dynamic learning environment, JMEC offers an experience unlike any other in Japan.

Join an info session: https://jmec.gr.jp/participants/upcoming-information-sessions

18/06/2026

🎯Beyond The Language: The Ultimate Professional's Playbook for Success in Japan

You'll walk away with:
• A clear-eyed understanding of how Japanese workplaces really operate
• The unwritten rules behind decision-making and relationship-building
• Practical strategies to grow your career — without losing what makes you unique

Featured Speaker: Tim Ewing
Communication strategist | 30+ years in Japan | HR leadership at IKEA, Johnson & Johnson, and ByteDance

📅 Wednesday, June 24
🕡 Doors open 18:30 | Event starts 19:00
📍 RIVERLD水道橋Ａ, 東京都千代田区神田三崎町２丁目１９－９
💴 ¥3,000 — use code JMEC32 for a discount (valid until June 18)

👉 Reserve Your Spot Now: https://beyondcommunicationsjapan.peatix.com/

Spots are limited — we'd love to celebrate your JMEC journey and see you there.

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10/06/2026

JMECAA Chubu In-Person Meet & Greet

Chubu JMEC First Meet-Up!

Hi everyone!

We are excited to invite you to the very first Chubu JMEC Meet-Up!

This will be a casual opportunity to reconnect with fellow JMEC alumni, expand your network, exchange ideas, and enjoy good conversation.

Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
Time: 15:00 – 18:00
Venue: Imaike Library Club https://imaikelibraryclub.org/

Address: 14-13 Hōnenchō, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 464-0076
Participation Fee: ¥500 per person (to cover venue rental)

Access
walk from either:
Imaike Station (Higashiyama & Sakura-dori Subway Lines)
Chikusa Station (Higashiyama Subway Line & JR Chuo Line)
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gEtMV9GQeVHU9Q6s9

Food & Drinks

Food and drinks are not included in the participation fee.

There is a Pizza Hut nearby, so once everyone arrives, we can decide together what to order and arrange a pickup.

Feel free to bring your own drinks, whether soft drinks, beer, wine, or other refreshments.

Please let us know if you plan to attend by Friday, June 19 by emailing Polina at intuitionpo(at)gmail.com.

We hope this will be the first of many JMEC gatherings in Nagoya and look forward to seeing you there!

Building

04/06/2026

Last night, we celebrated the culmination of months of hard work, learning, teamwork, and perseverance at our Awards Ceremony. While special congratulations go to our winning teams for their outstanding achievements, we would like to recognize every participant who completed the program.

Developing a business plan, mastering new concepts, collaborating with teammates from diverse backgrounds, and presenting to a panel of judges is no small feat. Each participant should be proud of what they have accomplished.

A heartfelt thank you to our lecturers, mentors, consultants, judges, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters who make this program possible.

Congratulations once again to all participants, and we look forward to seeing where your future successes will take you!

# Expansion

11/05/2026

Event by the Italian Chamber of Commerce.

ICCJ Seminar: Wars, Energy Crisis and New Technology. Where is Japan Heading in a Multipolar World?

About the Seminar

The global landscape is shifting: geopolitical tensions, energy disruptions, rising costs, and the rapid advance of AI are redefining how businesses operate in and with Japan. For companies navigating this new environment, understanding where Japan is heading (and what it takes to lead effectively on the ground) is no longer optional.

In this seminar, two seasoned experts offer complementary perspectives on Japan's evolving position in a multipolar world.

Dr. Martin Schulz, Chief Economist at Fujitsu Ltd., will examine the macro forces reshaping Japan's business environment, from geopolitics and energy shocks to AI-driven growth, and what they mean for foreign companies operating in Asia.

Dr. Laura Bonamici, global marketing and transformation leader and former SVP & Global Head of Marketing at Fujitsu, will then bring the conversation inside the organization, exploring what it actually means to lead transformation in Japan today, navigating the tensions between speed and stability, global ambition and local reality.

Speakers

Dr. Martin Schulz is Chief Economist at Fujitsu Ltd. in Tokyo. Widely quoted on CNBC, Bloomberg, and NHK World, he advises the Japanese Cabinet Office on digital and sustainable transformation and teaches at the Mercator School of Management.

Dr. Laura Bonamici is a global marketing and transformation leader. As former SVP & Global Head of Marketing at Fujitsu, she led the company's global marketing transformation from Tokyo over four years. She began her career at Goldman Sachs in London and holds a PhD from Royal Holloway, University of London.

Date: Monday, May 11th
Time: 18:30 - 20:00
Language of the seminar: English
Venue: ICCJ Tokyo Event Space
Address: 108-0073 Tokyo 4-1-27 Mita, Minato-Ku FBR MITA Bldg. 9F

ICCJ Members: 5,000¥ + tax
Non Members: 8,000¥ + tax

REGISTRATION LINK:

31/03/2026

JMEC Team 5 would love your help! Please take a moment to complete our short survey.

JMEC Team 5 'Giving Roots' is developing a business plan for Refugee Empowerment International (REI), a Japan-based non-profit organization that supports refugee empowerment through education, vocational training, and community‑building initiatives. Team 5 kindly asks for your help with two short activities to help them validate their research and campaign ideas:

A. Survey for Foreign Residents in Japan
We are conducting a short survey to better understand how foreign residents in Japan engage with non-profit initiatives and community activities:

Team 5 Survey Link: https://forms.gle/XdXnNCpDhom1Yakb9

B. JMEC32 & REI Monthly Subscription Campaign Test
Our team has launched a JMEC & REI Monthly Subscription Campaign to explore how small monthly contributions can create meaningful impact in supporting refugee‑led initiatives. Should REI’s mission and values align with your own, we would greatly appreciate your consideration in contributing.

Team 5 Campaign Test Page: https://testingjmec32.framer.website/

The above surveys are anonymous and will only take 5-10 minutes to complete, and you are welcome to share the survey links with any friends or colleagues who may be interested. Kindly respond to the surveys at your earliest convenience and if possible, by April 10.

This its a JMEC fundraising campgain to change lives

31/03/2026

Got a minute? Are you 50+?
JMEC Team 3 would really appreciate you completing this quick survey.😀

JMEC Team 3 'Kizuna' is working on a new business concept for their client focused on serving the retirement needs and interests of people in the international business community in Japan and who plan to remain in Japan also in retirement. Whether your retirement is far in the future or you are in or close to retirement, the team would greatly appreciate your response to their survey to help their research:

Team 3 Survey Link:

Japan is entering a new era of retirement living—one that increasingly includes international residents who wish to age with comfort, dignity, and a sense of belonging. This survey invites you to be part of that conversation. Your input will help shape innovative luxury senior living Continuing Ca...

23/12/2025

Wishing you a magical Holiday Season! May this time be filled with joy, warmth, and cherished moments with loved ones. Whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, or taking some time for yourself, may your days be merry and bright. Here’s to a wonderful season and a prosperous New Year!