The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) is a network of comprehensive local economic organizations made up of representatives of over 1.25 million members across the country, encompassing everything from large and medium-sized corporations to small businesses and sole proprietors.

As an intermediary between business and institutions, JCCI, in collaboration with 515 local CCIs across the country, is committed to supporting businesses, their employees, and the community.

About chambers of commerce and industry

The first Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan was founded in March 1878 in Tokyo. Chambers were later established in other cities, and in 1892, fifteen chambers gathered to form the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry. In 1922, this organization was changed into the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI). Today, virtually all major Japanese cities have a chamber of commerce. The 515 Chambers of Commerce make up a large national organization with 1.25 million members since March 2015. Chambers in Japan have the status of corporations with a special status. They are created and administered under a special government law called the Chambers of Commerce Act. Japanese Chambers of Commerce have the following characteristics:

• Regional, with one chamber for each city

• It consists of large and small companies in each industry

• Public, non-profit, and non-political

• International, with the same structure as chambers in other countries

The Chamber of Commerce of Japan is the central organization to which all local chambers of commerce belong. As a leader in economic circles, JCCI represents local chambers by presenting its suggestions to the government and assisting in their implementation. JCCI also plays an important role in disseminating information on government policies and programs, and in promoting projects across the country.