News & Updates
Welcome to the Canada-Japan Society of British Columbia News page, where we share highlights, announcements, and moments from our ongoing journey in fostering Canada-Japan relations. Our news archive spans nearly two decades, offering a window into the Society’s rich history and community engagement over the years. While updates have been occasional in the past, we’re excited to share news and stories more regularly moving forward—so check back often to stay connected with what’s happening in and around the Society.
On July 17, 2019, Dr. Stephen Nagy addressed Society members in a very interesting and thoughtful presentation about: Japanese political, economic and regional leadership; his concerns regarding leadership succession in Japan, China, Korea and other parts of Asia; and how Canada and Japan might be more engaged. Dr. Stephen G Nagy is a Senior Associate [...]
We are pleased to announce that our Society has received the Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation for 2019. Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendations for FY 2019 July 16, 2019 On July 16th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan announced the recipients of the Foreign Minister’s Commendations for FY 2019. In British Columbia, The Canada-Japan Society [...]
Yahoo Finance January 6, 2019 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/japan-starts-9-departure-tax-travellers-031241757.html Japan on Monday started levying a 1,000 yen ($9.22) departure tax on each person leaving the country, a measure aimed at raising funds to further boost tourism. The International Tourist Tax will cover everyone regardless of nationality -- from business people to holidaymakers older than two years of age [...]
In celebration of the 90th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Canada, VAFF has partnered with the Consulate General of Japan inVancouver and the Japan Foundation, Toronto. The 2018 project, officially titled “We Heart Canada + Japan 90”, aim to build awareness of this incredible landmark year across Canada. For the details, please refer [...]
Kazuko Komatsu Obituary (July 01, 1948 - July 27, 2018) Kazuko Komatsu OBC, the owner and CEO of Pacific Western Brewing, passed away peacefully July 27th, 2018, after a long and valiant battle against cancer. Ms. Komatsu came to Canada as a young woman and established a successful trading business exporting natural resources, fish, housing units and [...]
In addition to non-stop 787 Dreamliner service between Vancouver and Tokyo offered by Air Canada, ANA and JAL, Rouge is again offering 767 seasonal service this summer to Nagoya and Osaka. The Dreamliner is the first airliner with an airframe constructed primarily of composite materials, one-third of which are 'made in Japan' and was designed to be 20% [...]
The Canada-Japan Society of British Columbia congratulates David Byng on his Appointment as Honorary Consul General of Japan in Victoria On March 12th, Mr. David Alan Byng was appointed as Honorary Consul General of Japan in Victoria. Mr. Byng, who has had an extensive track record in the BC government, will work for promoting and [...]
BC Premier and ministers travel to Japan to expand access to key markets TOKYO – Technology, energy and natural resources were the focus of the Government of British Columbia’s mission to Japan. As part of this government’s first mission to Asia, the Province aimed to strengthen ties and pave the way for expanded trade and [...]
