IJCC - Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce

What IJCC - Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce does

The Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce (IJCC) is a non-profit membership organization founded in 1973 and headquartered at Ireland House, 1-6 Yotsuya Honshiocho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. It operates as the foremost bilateral business network connecting Irish and Japanese companies and professionals, with a stated membership of more than 150 corporate and individual members plus NPOs. The organization is led by a volunteer Board of Directors with the Ambassador of Ireland to Japan serving as Chamber Patron, and includes Ex-Officio representation from Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, and the Embassy of Ireland as part of the Team Ireland Local Market Team.

IJCC's core "products" are membership tiers (Corporate Multi Entity at 250,000 JPY, Corporate Single Entity at 150,000 JPY, Corporate Growth at 50,000 JPY, Individual Japan at 15,000 JPY, Individual Ireland at 10,000 JPY, plus free tiers for students, JET participants, and NPOs), an annual calendar of networking and awards events (Third Thursday networking, Women's Weekend Breakfast, Summer Cocktail, Ireland Japan Business Awards, and St. Brigid's Day Women in Leadership), a mentorship program delivered through a private Facebook group, and supporting services including JET Programme resources, a monthly newsletter, and DEI/Sustainability initiatives such as the Regenerative 7Cs series. The technology stack is minimal: a static website (ijcc.jp) for membership management, event registration, and content, supplemented by email newsletters, LinkedIn and Facebook groups, and an RSS feed.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from membership fees, event tickets, and corporate sponsorship packages (Silver at 500,000 JPY, Gold at 1,500,000 JPY, and bespoke Platinum packages from 1,000,000 to 5,000,000 JPY), with additional funding support from the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs for DEI programming. The organization has 16 staff, operates under Japanese law, and is not publicly traded. No revenue figures, fundraising rounds, or M&A activity are disclosed in the source material.

Name

IJCC - Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://ijcc.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce is a Tokyo-based non-profit founded in 1973 that connects 150+ Irish and Japanese companies and professionals through tiered memberships, recurring networking events, mentorship, and the annual Ireland Japan Business Awards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce and Trade Association Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAGAGAK

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums

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

SECONDARYBPAIAIAC

Multilateral Diplomacy & International Representation (UN, Regional Bodies)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Foreign Affairs & Diplomatic Services

Keywords

• Business chamber networking
• Trade promotion services
• Membership organization
• Bilateral business relations
• Cross-cultural networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees ranging from free (students, JET participants, NPOs) to 250,000 JPY for multi-entity corporate memberships. Provides access to networking events, member discounts, and business community.
2. Event Fees: Revenue from paid events including Summer Cocktail networking (9,000-13,000 JPY), business seminars, and the annual Ireland Japan Business Awards.
3. Sponsorship: Corporate sponsorship packages from 500,000 to 5,000,000 JPY including Platinum, Gold, Silver tiers with various benefits including event branding, free event admissions, and IJBA table seats.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership organization that promotes trade, commerce, and bilateral economic relations between Ireland and Japan. It sells annual memberships (Corporate, Individual, Student, NPO tiers) and delivers recurring networking events (Third Thursday, Summer Cocktail, IJBA Awards, Women's Breakfast), mentorship, advocacy (DEI/Sustainability), and resource support for Irish JET Programme participants.

Product overview

The IJCC is a non-profit membership organisation established in 1973, serving as the foremost business network for Irish and Japanese companies and professionals. Rather than offering a technology product, IJCC provides a suite of membership services including networking events, business awards, mentorship programs, and advocacy initiatives (DEI and Sustainability). The organization's primary offerings include IJCC Membership (with multiple tiers), an Events Program (Third Thursday networking, Summer Cocktail, Ireland Japan Business Awards), JET Programme Resource Support for Irish participants in Japan's cultural exchange program, a Mentorship Program facilitated through Facebook, a Newsletter publication, and advocacy services focused on DEI and Sustainability. These services collectively promote trade and commerce between Ireland and Japan while fostering bilateral economic relations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IJCC Membership Annual tiered membership providing access to the IJCC business network of 150+ members, networking events, mentorship program, member-only discounts, and the Ireland-Japan business community. Priced from free (Students, JET Year 1, NPOs) to 250,000 JPY (Corporate Multi Entity).
• IJCC Events Program Annual calendar of professional networking events for members and the broader Ireland-Japan community, including Third Thursday business networking, Women's Weekend Breakfast activities, Summer Cocktail Joint Chamber Networking, St. Brigid's Day Women in Leadership events, and educational seminars. Events are held in Tokyo venues and Dublin.
• JET Programme Resource Support Resource page providing guidance for Irish JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Programme participants, including pre-departure preparation, placement contact guidance, wellness support, Japanese work culture orientation, apartment settling-in guides, and arrival/orientation information. Available free of charge.
• IJCC Mentorship Program Mentor Programme facilitating IJCC members to become Mentors or Mentees, providing access to business and career advice from fellow members with diverse experience in Ireland-Japan business activities. Delivered through a private Facebook group with Mentorship functionality.
• Ireland Japan Business Awards (IJBA) Annual awards ceremony celebrating major achievements and success stories in the Ireland-Japan business community. Award categories include Company of the Year, SME of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Exporter of the Year, and Special Recognition Award.
• DEI and Sustainability Initiatives Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Sustainability programs including Women in Leadership events, Women's Weekend Breakfast activities, the Sustainability Committee, and thought leadership content such as the 'Regenerative 7Cs' framework covering CORE, Creativity, Circularity, Communication, Collaboration, Customers, and Community.
• IJCC Newsletter Monthly newsletter keeping members and subscribers updated on IJCC activities, news, events, and member features. Archive available on the website dating back to 2020; subscriptions managed via zcmp.jp platform.

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core, major and moderate.

• Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 July 2025Collaboration on Transatlantic Trivia Night networking event combining Irish-Canadian relations focus with pub quiz format.
• Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (SCCIJ)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 June 2025Joint Third Thursday networking events. Multiple inter-chamber collaboration events held at venues like Irish Pub Failte in Shibuya.
• Embassy of Ireland in JapancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IJCC works closely with the Embassy of Ireland as part of Team Ireland's Local Market Team. The Ambassador serves as Chamber Patron. Joint initiatives include St. Brigid's Day Women in Leadership events and official openings such as Ireland House.
• Enterprise IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEx-Officio Board member representation. Collaborates on trade missions, Women in Business Roundtables, and supports Irish exporters to Japan. Co-sponsors IJBA Exporters of the Year award.
• IDA IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEx-Officio Board member representation. Supports foreign direct investment between Ireland and Japan. Co-sponsors IJBA FDI award.
• Bord BiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Team Ireland Local Market Team working to promote Irish trade and business interests in Japan.
• 16 Chambers of Commerce (Joint Networking)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host of Summer Cocktail Joint Chamber Networking, one of Tokyo's largest multicultural networking events with 300+ business professionals.
• European Business CouncilmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of wider business network providing connections to European business community in Japan.
• EU-Japan Centre for Industrial CooperationmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccess to EU-Japan business support and trade resources for members.
• Balance for Better BusinessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered for St. Brigid's Day Women in Leadership 2026 event. Andrea Dermody, Programme Director, served as keynote speaker.
• 30% Club JapanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPanel participation at Women in Leadership events. Kaoru Kobu represented the organization at St. Brigid's Day 2026 event.
• Japan Women's Innovative Network (J-Win)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPanel participation at Women in Leadership events. Nobuko Kobayashi represented J-Win at St. Brigid's Day 2026 event.
• JMEC Alumni AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIJCC is official supporter of JMEC Alumni Association seminars including 'Beyond the Language: A Professional's Playbook for Success in Japan'.
• SATO_LABOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative sustainability workshop on pollinators and bees, connecting biodiversity, community engagement, and sustainable leadership.
• Irish Pub & Restaurant Failte (An Sólás)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIJCC member venue used for Third Thursday networking events. Located in Shibuya, Tokyo.
• Japan-Ireland SocietyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNPO member conducting public lecture series on Ireland through a gender lens in July 2026 at Seijo University. IJCC supports and promotes these events.
• Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ) Japan BranchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNPO member promoting Irish traditional music and culture in Japan. IJCC supports their Afternoon Craic Summer Special events featuring Irish musicians.
• JMEC (Japan Market Expansion Consulting)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIJCC supports JMEC Alumni Association activities and professional development events in Japan.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (AHK Japan): Bilateral Germany-Japan chamber operating as part of the global AHK network. Larger and better resourced than IJCC, but the same bilateral chamber model targeting German corporate members operating in Japan.
• American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ): The largest foreign chamber in Japan with thousands of members, extensive policy advocacy, and a much broader program. Operates as a much larger, broader incumbent in the same bilateral chamber category, competing for the same multinational sponsorship dollars.

Emerging players

• Japan Ireland Society: NPO member of IJCC focused on cultural and educational Ireland-Japan exchange, including the public lecture series at Seijo University. Adjacent in mission (Ireland-Japan bilateral relations) but more cultural and smaller-scale than IJCC's business focus.

Regional players

• European Business Council in Japan (EBC): Umbrella organization of European bilateral chambers in Japan that IJCC partners with. Offers overlapping pan-European networking and policy advocacy, serving as both an alliance partner and a substitute for European multinational members considering where to allocate chamber spend.
• EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation: EU-supported bilateral cooperation body promoting EU-Japan business ties, with whom IJCC has a strategic partnership. Comparable mission and overlapping member services for companies exploring Japan-EU trade.

Direct peers

• Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (SCCIJ): Bilateral Switzerland-Japan chamber running a similar mix of tiered memberships, networking events, and partnerships with other Tokyo chambers (including active co-hosting of Third Thursday with IJCC). Directly comparable in size, scope, and operating model.
• Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ): Bilateral Australia/NZ-Japan chamber with comparable membership tiers, networking events, and a Tokyo-centric operating model. Closely matched in scale and structure to IJCC, serving English-speaking bilateral trade communities.
• British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ): Long-established bilateral UK-Japan chamber headquartered in Tokyo with membership tiers, regular networking events, and an annual awards program. Closest structural analog to IJCC in terms of mission (bilateral trade promotion), event cadence, and membership model.
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ): Bilateral Canada-Japan chamber with whom IJCC actively co-hosts networking events (e.g. Transatlantic Trivia Night). Same bilateral chamber model, similar member base of multinationals and individuals, and overlapping event formats.
• French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (CCIFJ): Bilateral France-Japan chamber running membership programs, business awards, and high-profile networking events (e.g. 'Galette des Rois' reception). Functionally equivalent to IJCC in serving a single bilateral corridor with corporate-led programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IJCC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/irelandjapan

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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