Japanese Chamber Of Commerce

Foster City, CA · Founded 1951

Promoting business cooperation in Northern California Japanese community

Primary audience
Japanese Businesses
Work area
Business Networking
Topic
Japan-US Commerce
Contact
Baba Nobuyuki
Website Contact

About Organization

Promotes business, mutual understanding, and goodwill between Japan and the United States while assisting Japanese corporations doing business in Northern California. Based in Foster City, CA, the chamber promotes cooperation in the Japanese business community in Northern California since 1951, with four employees and annual revenue of $497,231 serving member companies.

What They Focus On

Business Cooperation

Promotes collaboration and networking among Japanese companies in Northern California facilitating business relationships and information sharing across industries.

Trade Relations

Advances economic cooperation between Japanese and American businesses supporting mutual understanding and commercial partnerships across Pacific region.

Community Support

Assists Japanese corporations and affiliates with business operations in Northern California through resources, connections, and market intelligence.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$497K

+7% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$569K

+2.1% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$2.1M

+4.4% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

4

-20% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $497,231 $569,034 $2,079,829 4
2022 $464,543 $557,224 $1,991,936 5
2021 $483,040 $484,102 $2,201,014 4
2020 $471,654 $380,798 $2,283,815 3
2019 $498,288 $478,850 $1,712,914 5
2018 $457,745 $531,484 $1,757,975 4
2017 $444,285 $391,662 $1,787,810 2

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Connection

    Facilitates networking among Japanese businesses operating in Northern California through regular events and programs.

  • 02

    Business Support

    Provides resources, market intelligence, and connections assisting Japanese corporations in Northern California operations.

  • 03

    Relationship Building

    Promotes cooperation and mutual understanding between Japanese and American business communities.

  • 04

    Community Engagement

    Strengthens ties within Japanese business community through cultural programs and social activities.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Japanese Chamber Of Commerce

Business Networking

Connects Japanese companies operating in Northern California through events, meetings, and programs facilitating cooperation and relationship building.

Member Services

Provides resources and support to Japanese corporations and affiliates conducting business in Northern California including market intelligence and connections.

Trade Promotion

Advances business relationships between Japanese and American communities promoting economic cooperation and mutual understanding across Pacific region.

Community Building

Fosters goodwill within Japanese business community through social events, cultural programs, and initiatives strengthening connections among members.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Japanese Chamber Of Commerce.

BN

Baba Nobuyuki

President
HK

Hora Keijiro

Executive Di
Compensation: $96,229
FK

Furushiro Kenji

Vise Preside
OR

Ohashi Ryo

Vise Preside
OT

Oyama Tetsuo

Vice Preside
YT

Yorozu Tasha

Auditor

Milestones

1951

Chamber Founded

1951

Established to promote cooperation and mutual understanding in Japanese business community of Northern California.

2001

50th Anniversary

2001

Celebrated five decades of service supporting Japanese businesses and promoting Japan-US economic relationships.

2011

60th Anniversary

2011

Marked 60 years of operations with commemorative booklet documenting chamber history and achievements.

2023

Current Operations

2023

Operates with 4 employees and $497,000 budget serving Japanese business community across Northern California.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AS
Adachi Shingo Seigo Director
AD
Arai Daisuke Director
FN
Fujiwara Norihisa Director
FR
Fukumoto Ryusuke Director
GK
Gomi Kazuhiro Director
HY
Hayashi Yotetsu Director
HY
Horie Yuki Director
KK
Kaneda Kenichi Director
KK
Kato Kazunori Director
KM
Kitami Minako Director
KA
Koda Akemi Director
KY
Komatsu Yutaka Director
KK
Kondo Koji Director
KK
Kono Kazunobu Director
KW
Kuribayashi Wataru Doug Director
KM
Kuroda Masahiro Director
KD
Kutsuwada Daisuke Director
MM
Maruyama Masahiro Director
MK
Matsumura Kengo Director
MS
Maulik Sunil Director
MK
Miyake Kotaro Mick Director
MM
Morimoto Masashi Director
MY
Murayama Yuki Director
NY
Naka Yuta Director
NM
Nakada Masahiro Director
NM
Nakagawa Masahiko Director
NT
Nakajima Tsunehisa Director
NM
Nitta Manabu Director
OY
Oku Yuko Director
OK
Okubo Kiyoshi Director
ON
Ozeki Naobumi Director
RJ
Robinson James Director
SM
Sack Misako Director
SK
Sato Ken-Ichi Director
ST
Sato Takeshi Director
SM
Sera Michael Director
SK
Suzuki Kensuke Director
TT
Takahashi Toru Director
TY
Tanaka Yoshiaki Director
TS
Teraoka Steven Director
TH
Tomita Hiroshi Treasurer
TK
Tsukahara Ken Director
YY
Yamaguchi Yuta Director
YK
Yamashita Keisuke Director
YS
Yoshida Shinichi Director

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$96K

Highest Paid

$96K

Hora Keijiro

Compensated Officers

1

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Hora Keijiro Executive Di $96,229 — $96,229 —

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Contact

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Email

[email protected]

Phone

(650) 552-8500 (650) 522-8500

Social

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950 Tower Lane No345 Foster City, CA 94404