On April 26 & April 28, come discover the amazing history of marathon, a solitary sport that has become a universal passion and an arena of women’s advocacy for emancipation, with the movie “Free to run” by Swiss director Pierre Morath at Institut Français in Tokyo! The film includes first-time archive footage and interviews with marathoner and social activist Kathrine Switzer, New York City Marathon founder Fred Lebow, legendary runner Steve Prefontaine, and various others who have contributed to making the marathon so popular. For details and tickets, please see here.

On Thursday, June 27, 18:30-21:30, the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BLCCJ) is holding the 10th-anniversary edition of the Belgian Beer and Food Academy at Hilton Osaka. In attendance will be H.E. Mr. Antoine Evrard, Ambassador of Belgium to Japan, H.E. Mr. Pieter De Crem, Belgian Commissioner General for Expo Osaka 2025, as well as Beer expert Jan De Bock, who will share his insights alongside a 4 course menu paired with a selection of Belgian beers. This exclusive fusion of Belgian food and beers is a must for F&B professionals and enthusiasts alike. For additional details, please see this page (and mention your SCCIJ affiliation to pay members fee).