Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan

What Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan does

The Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ) is an independent, non-profit chamber of commerce founded in 1972 and headquartered in Minami Aoyama, Tokyo. It is the only bilateral organization exclusively dedicated to developing Australia/New Zealand–Japan business relations, serving 550+ corporate and individual members across 24 industries spanning Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. Its primary constituents are Australian and New Zealand corporations operating in or entering Japan, Japanese companies and investors seeking ANZ exposure, and ANZ expatriates and returnees.

ANZCCJ delivers value through a structured membership program with tiered corporate levels (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) plus individual membership, each carrying weighted voting rights and differentiated event access. Core service offerings include a corporate member directory, an events and networking platform hosting 50+ events annually (73 unique events in 2023-2024), four industry committees (Sustainability, Food Agriculture & Hospitality, Real Assets, TIER, Sports for Business), two communities (Young Professionals and Alumni), and a newsletter subscription service with 5,500+ subscribers. Underlying technology is a third-party SaaS stack centered on Glueup for event management, membership administration, and email distribution — the organization is not a technology vendor.

The revenue model combines recurring annual membership dues with transactional event revenue (event tickets priced ¥7,000–¥20,000 depending on member status and event type) and corporate sponsorship of flagship programs such as the 9th Annual Japan-Australia Investment Report and the 50th Anniversary Dinner. Distribution is event-driven and community-led, with 20-chamber cross-promotion partnerships and direct enterprise membership sales. The organization is governed by an elected Executive Council chaired by Byron Frost (Partner at Baker McKenzie), with Craig Usmar serving as Executive Director.

Name

Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan

Legal name

Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ)

Website

https://anzccj.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ) is a Tokyo-based, non-profit bilateral chamber founded in 1972, serving 550+ corporate and individual members across Australia, New Zealand, and Japan through tiered membership, industry committees, events, and a member directory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bilateral Chamber of Commerce Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAGAHAA

Corporate Meetings & Conferences (Internal/External Business Events)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Corporate & Private Events (Galas, Product Launches)

SECONDARYMPAGAGAM

Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Conventions & Conferences (Business Events)

SECONDARYMPAGAGAK

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Conventions & Conferences (Business Events)

Keywords

• Bilateral trade services
• Business networking events
• Membership association services
• Industry committee programs
• Cross-border business development

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The Chamber generates revenue through tiered corporate membership fees (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) and individual memberships. Members receive access to networking events, committees, directories, and business development opportunities. Membership pricing varies by tier with weighted voting rights (Platinum 4, Gold 4, Silver 4, Bronze 3, Individual 1).
2. Event Revenue: Revenue is generated from event registrations including seminars, networking receptions, wine tasting events, and corporate functions. Event pricing varies: Summer Cocktails ¥10,500 (members) / ¥14,000 (non-members); Kiwi Aussie Mixer ¥7,000-7,500; Anniversary Dinner ¥18,000 (members) / ¥20,000 (non-members). Some events are complimentary for Platinum/Gold members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ANZCCJ delivers a membership-based chamber of commerce service connecting Australian, New Zealand, and Japanese businesses through tiered corporate memberships, an online member directory, industry-specific committees and communities, and a calendar of more than 50 networking events, seminars, and panel discussions per year. Revenue is generated through annual corporate and individual membership subscriptions and event registration fees, with complimentary access to select exclusive events reserved for Platinum and Gold tier members.

Product overview

ANZCCJ is an independent, non-profit chamber of commerce organization (not a technology product company) that provides its members with access to high-quality business information, representation, and commercial connections between Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. The organization's core offering consists of a membership program with directory access, an events and networking platform, specialized industry committees and communities, and a newsletter subscription service. Founded in 1972, the chamber connects over 550 members across 24 industries through its digital infrastructure and organizes more than 50 annual events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ANZCCJ Membership Program A tiered membership program (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze corporate tiers plus Individual membership) providing corporate and individual members with access to business networks, directory listings, event participation, committee involvement, and weighted voting rights on chamber governance matters.
• Member Business Directory An online searchable directory of corporate members across diverse industries including banking, consulting, real estate, food and beverage, hospitality, and more, organized by membership tier and category to enable B2B connections between members.
• Events and Networking Program A calendar of seminars, panel discussions, corporate sporting events, ambassador fireside chats, and networking gatherings, with more than 50 events delivered annually (73 unique events in 2023-2024) connecting members across industries and tiers.
• Committees and Communities Program Specialized committees (Sustainability, Food Agriculture and Hospitality, Real Assets, Technology Innovation Education Research, Sports for Business) and communities (Young Professionals, Alumni) enabling members to engage deeply with industry peers, contribute to industry advancement, and develop leadership pathways to the Executive Council.
• Newsletter Subscription Service A digital newsletter service distributed to more than 5,500 subscribers featuring member news, event promotions, and business opportunities across the Australia, New Zealand, and Japan business corridor.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ events organized annually with 73 unique events in 2023-2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Japan Australia Business Co-operation Committee (JABCC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2026ANZCCJ partners with JABCC for major commemorative events including the 50th Anniversary of the Australia-Japan Basic Treaty of Friendship and Co-operation. JABCC is a key bilateral business organization co-organizing high-profile events and initiatives.
• Australia Japan Business Co-operation Committee (AJBCC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2026Joint organizing partner for the 50th anniversary commemorative evening and precursor to the 63rd Annual Australia-Japan Joint Business Conference. AJBCC represents Australian business interests in the bilateral relationship.
• Australia-Japan Foundation (AJF)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2026The Australia-Japan Foundation, part of Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, provides support for the 50th anniversary commemorative event, funding cultural and business exchange initiatives.
• American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 July 2026Co-host of the Joint Chamber Networking Party - Summer Cocktails 2026, bringing together 20 chambers of commerce for a major multicultural networking event with 300+ business professionals.
• British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 July 2026Co-host of Joint Chamber Networking Party - Summer Cocktails 2026 alongside 18 other chambers, facilitating cross-cultural business networking.
• French Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCIFJ)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 July 2026Co-host of Joint Chamber Networking Party - Summer Cocktails 2026.
• Australian Embassy TokyocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2026The Australian Embassy in Tokyo provides venue access and diplomatic engagement for ANZCCJ events including the fireside chat with Ambassador Andrew Shearer. The Embassy is a Platinum member of ANZCCJ.
• AshurstmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026Co-organizer with ANZCCJ Sustainability Committee and South Australian Government of the De-Risking Net Zero event focusing on energy security and transition between Japan and Australia.
• South Australian GovernmentmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026Co-organizer of De-Risking Net Zero event and supporter of multiple ANZCCJ events including wine tasting parties showcasing South Australian wine producers.
• Baker & McKenziemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026Collaborator on Japan Hospitality & Tourism Investment Outlook 2026 event alongside ANZCCJ and JLL, exploring inbound capital and tourism trends in Japan's hospitality sector.
• JLLmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026Co-organizer of Japan Hospitality & Tourism Investment Outlook 2026 event, providing market analysis and investment insights for the hospitality sector.
• Herbert Smith Freehills KramercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2026Co-author of the 9th Annual Japan-Australia Investment Report, produced in collaboration with AJRC at Australian National University. ANZCCJ hosts exclusive executive briefing dinner for Platinum and Gold members.
• Australia-Japan Research Centre (AJRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Research Partner Organization. AJRC is the centre of research on the Japanese economy in Australia and conducts research on the Australia-Japan relationship. Established in 1980 with support from governments and business communities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI): ACCI is the national peak body for Australian chambers of commerce domestically. While operating in a different geography (Australia, not Japan), it represents the broader Australian business association category and could be relevant as a governance/standards peer.

Direct peers

• Irish Chamber of Commerce in Japan: The Irish Chamber of Commerce in Japan is a smaller bilateral chamber providing membership, events, and networking services to Irish-Japan business. It is comparable in structure to ANZCCJ, though smaller in scale, and competes for similar niche corporate sponsorship.
• Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (SCCIJ): SCCIJ is a Tokyo-based bilateral Swiss-Japan chamber offering corporate membership, events, and committees. Comparable in structure and scale to ANZCCJ and competes in the same bilateral chamber segment.
• American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ): ACCJ is a bilateral US-Japan chamber of commerce based in Tokyo, offering tiered corporate membership, committees, events, and advocacy services. It directly competes with ANZCCJ for the same pool of multinational corporate sponsors operating in Japan, and is an active co-host of multi-chamber events such as Summer Cocktails.
• German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (AHK Japan): AHK Japan is the official German bilateral chamber in Tokyo providing corporate membership, networking, and trade services. Comparable in structure and membership model to ANZCCJ and competes for the same multinational corporate sponsorship pool.
• French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (CCIFJ): CCIFJ is a bilateral French-Japan chamber offering corporate memberships, networking events, and business services. It is a confirmed co-host with ANZCCJ of multi-chamber events and competes for Japanese corporate sponsorship.
• British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ): BCCJ is a Tokyo-based UK-Japan chamber providing tiered corporate membership, networking events, and committees. It competes with ANZCCJ for the same Japan-based multinational sponsorship and is a confirmed co-host of multi-chamber networking functions.
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ): CCCJ is a Tokyo-based bilateral Canadian-Japan chamber offering membership tiers, networking events, and committee programming. It serves a comparable niche to ANZCCJ and competes for similar Commonwealth-aligned corporate sponsors.

Others

• Japan-Australia Business Co-operation Committee (JABCC): JABCC is the Australia-Japan bilateral business committee co-organizing the 50th Anniversary Treaty commemoration with ANZCCJ. It is a strategic partner rather than direct competitor, but operates in the same bilateral business space.
• Australia Japan Business Co-operation Committee (AJBCC): AJBCC is the Australian counterpart bilateral committee co-organizing the 50th anniversary commemorative dinner with ANZCCJ. It is a peer organization in the same Australia-Japan bilateral business space but serves the Australia side.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/anzccj
• Facebookfacebook.com/anzccj
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/australian-and-new-zealand-chamber-of-commerce-in-japan

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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