BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.7//EN TZID:Asia/Tokyo X-WR-TIMEZONE:Asia/Tokyo BEGIN:VEVENT UID:158@sccij.jp DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260917T183000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260917T203000 DTSTAMP:20260830T060216Z URL:https://sccij.jp/events/thriving-and-surviving-in-japan-2/ SUMMARY:Thriving and Surviving in Japan #2 DESCRIPTION:\nJapan offers extraordinary opportunities\, but building a lif e and career here also comes with unique challenges. Thriving and Survivin g in Japan is a joint evening talk series organised by the Science &\; Technology Office\, Embassy of Switzerland in Japan\, and the Swiss Chambe r of Commerce and Industry in Japan (SCCIJ). Through inspiring personal st ories\, practical advice\, and meaningful networking\, the series aims to strengthen connections within the Swiss community in Japan.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ nBuilding a life and career in Japan is an exciting journey filled with op portunities\, challenges\, and unexpected discoveries. Whether you have ju st arrived or have been living here for years\, hearing the experiences of those who have already walked the path can offer inspiration\, practical advice\, and new perspectives.\n\n\n\nThriving and Surviving in Japan is a joint evening talk series organised by the Science &\; Technology Offi ce\, Embassy of Switzerland in Japan\, and the Swiss Chamber of Commerce a nd Industry in Japan (SCCIJ). Each session features a member of the Swiss community sharing their personal and professional journey in Japan\, refle cting on the decisions they made\, the challenges they faced\, and the les sons they learned along the way.\n\n\n\nFollowing the talk\, participants are invited to continue the conversation during an informal networking rec eption over Swiss cheese and refreshments. The series offers a welcoming s pace to exchange ideas\, expand your network\, and meet people from differ ent backgrounds who share an interest in Switzerland and Japan.\n\n\n\nWhe ther you are a student\, researcher\, entrepreneur\, corporate professiona l\, or simply curious about life and careers in Japan\, Thriving and Survi ving in Japan is an opportunity to discover inspiring stories\, gain pract ical insights\, and become part of the Swiss community in Japan.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nDate:Thursday\, September 17\, 2026Time:18:30 - 20:30 (D.O. 18:15)Ve nue:DKSH Japan K.K.108-0073 Tokyo\, Minato City\, Mita\, 3 Chome−4−19 DKSH三田ビルディング (MAP)Entry Fee:Free of chargeRegistration:FUL LY BOOKEDDeadline: September 10\, 2026\, 18:00 JST.*Capacity is limited to 20 participants. STOT and SCCIJ Members will be given priority until Augu st 27\, 2026. After that date\, registrations will be confirmed on a first come\, first served basis.If you register but are unable to attend\, plea se let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone o n the waiting list.No-shows without notice will result in losing priority for the next event. Event Format:• \;Each session begins with a 45-m inute presentation\, followed by an interactive Q&\;A and an informal n etworking reception. Participants will have the opportunity to meet the sp eaker and connect with fellow members of the Swiss community while enjoyin g Swiss cheese and refreshments.• \;The series is open to SCCIJ memb ers\, Swiss university alumni\, Swiss students\, members of the Swiss comm unity in Japan\, and anyone interested in Switzerland\, Japan\, and the ex periences of people building their lives between the two countries.Disclai mer:• \;The SCCIJ may film and take photographs of this event. If yo u participate\, please be noted that these pictures and videos may be used in various media\, such as the SCCIJ website\, SCCIJ social networking si tes\, and SCCIJ promotional materials. If you do not want to appear on the se pictures and/or videos\, kindly notify the SCCIJ staff at the event.•  \;The views expressed by the speaker(s) do not reflect those of the S CCIJ as an organization.STOT Registration (for exchange students):\n \ ;FULLY BOOKED\nDeadline: September 10\, 2026\, 18:00 JST.*Capacity is limi ted to 20 participants. STOT and SCCIJ Members will be given priority unti l August 27\, 2026. After that date\, registrations will be confirmed on a first come\, first served basis.If you register but are unable to attend\ , please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to som eone on the waiting list.No-shows without notice will result in losing pri ority for the next event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBiography of the Speake r\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMr. Michael Weber is a Swiss-qualified lawyer\, IT engineer\, and researcher working at the intersection of law\, technol ogy\, and criminal justice.\n\n\n\nHe is a Foreign Law Associate at Nozomi Sogo Law Office in Tokyo\, In-House Counsel at Recursive AI\, and a Resea rch Assistant at the University of Zurich. In 2026\, he also began a resea rch master’s program at the University of Tokyo\, focusing on the impact of artificial intelligence on the law of evidence and standards of proof. \n\n\n\n\nOrganizers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccess\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \;\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sccij.jp/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Thri ving-Surviving-Japan-2.jpg CATEGORIES:NO COD,Upcoming Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Tokyo X-LIC-LOCATION:Asia/Tokyo BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20250917T183000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0900 TZOFFSETTO:+0900 TZNAME:JST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR