Japanese Chamber Of Commerce And

New York, NY · Founded 1932

Fostering economic relations between United States and Japan

Primary audience
Japanese Businesses
Work area
International Trade
Topic
Japan-US Relations
Contact
Masaaki Maeda
Website Contact

About Organization

Fosters and promotes economic relations between the United States and Japan while supporting business relationships between Japanese and American communities in New York. Based in New York, NY, JCCI serves and promotes common interests of its members, closing the cultural gap that hinders economic cooperation since 1932, with 10 employees and annual revenue of $996,041.

What They Focus On

Trade Facilitation

Promotes economic relations between United States and Japan through networking events, symposiums, and programs connecting business leaders across industries.

Cultural Understanding

Addresses cultural differences hindering business cooperation through educational programs and social activities fostering mutual understanding and respect.

Community Leadership

Connects members with local community leaders and government officials through events encouraging social responsibility and civic engagement.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$996K

+22.4% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$893K

+17.4% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$995K

+15.1% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

10

+11.1% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $996,041 $892,894 $994,782 10
2022 $813,546 $760,697 $864,275 9
2020 $728,261 $671,009 $929,650 4
2019 $987,783 $1,055,775 $912,399 7
2018 $981,794 $927,161 $1,002,877 8

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

How They Work

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  • 01

    Business Connection

    Hosts events connecting Japanese and American business leaders fostering economic relationships and commercial partnerships.

  • 02

    Cultural Integration

    Facilitates understanding between communities through programs addressing cultural differences impacting business cooperation.

  • 03

    Community Engagement

    Encourages member participation in local community building relationships with leaders and government officials.

  • 04

    Educational Support

    Funds programs including educator exchanges to Japan promoting cultural understanding and educational development.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Japanese Chamber Of Commerce And

Economic Relations

Facilitates trade and commerce between United States and Japan through networking events, symposiums, and programs connecting business leaders.

Cultural Bridge

Closes cultural gaps between Japanese and American communities through educational programs and social activities promoting understanding and cooperation.

Leadership Networking

Hosts luncheons, symposiums, and events connecting members with community leaders and government officials building relationships supporting business success.

Member Advocacy

Promotes common interests of member companies while encouraging social responsibility and community contribution supporting both business and society.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Japanese Chamber Of Commerce And.

MM

Masaaki Maeda

Vice President & Assistant
10 hrs/week
Compensation: $50,750
FN

Fumitaka Nishimura

Executive Vice President
0 hrs/week
KT

Kosuke Takechi

Executive Vice President
0 hrs/week
MK

Masatoshi Komoriya

Executive Vice President
0 hrs/week
SK

Satoshi Kawamura

Executive Vice President
0 hrs/week
SO

Shinichi Okamoto

Executive Vice President
0 hrs/week
TW

Tomonori Wada

President
0 hrs/week
TK

Toshihiko Kumakura

Executive Vice President
0 hrs/week

Milestones

1932

Chamber Founded

1932

Established to facilitate trade and promote economic relations between United States and Japan.

1954

Federal Recognition

1954

Received IRS tax-exempt status as business league supporting Japan-US economic cooperation.

2019

Operational Growth

2019

Reached $988,000 revenue with 7 employees providing comprehensive business support and networking services.

2023

Current Operations

2023

Operates with 10 employees and $996,000 budget facilitating economic relations and cultural understanding in New York.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AY
Akira Yamamoto Director 0.10 hrs/week
AU
Atsushi Ueda Director 0.10 hrs/week
DA
Daisuke Abe Director 0.10 hrs/week
DU
Daisuke Ugaeri Director 0.10 hrs/week
GK
Go Kashiyama Director 0.10 hrs/week
HO
Hirofumi Otsuka Director 0.10 hrs/week
HT
Hironobu Tsukamoto Director 0.10 hrs/week
HA
Hiroshi Arimatsu Director 0.10 hrs/week
IS
Isamu Suzuki Director 0.10 hrs/week
IK
Isao Kobayashi Director 0.10 hrs/week
JH
Jun Higuchi Director 0.10 hrs/week
KD
Katsunobu Doro Director 0.10 hrs/week
KH
Katsuyuki Honda Director 0.10 hrs/week
KY
Katsuyuki Yamaguchi Director 0.10 hrs/week
KK
Kazushige Kaneko Director 0.10 hrs/week
KM
Keiji MacHida Director 0.10 hrs/week
KK
Kenji Kamei Director 0.10 hrs/week
KT
Kenji Takayanagi Director 0.10 hrs/week
KT
Kenjiro Tao Director 0.10 hrs/week
KN
Kentaro Nishimura Director 0.10 hrs/week
KF
Kohei Fujimoto Director 0.10 hrs/week
KN
Koichi Nishiyama Director 0.10 hrs/week
KY
Koichi Yamaguchi Director 0.10 hrs/week
KW
Kumiko Watanabe Director 0.10 hrs/week
MM
Makoto Maezawa Director 0.10 hrs/week
MI
Masahiro Inomata Secretary 0.10 hrs/week
NO
Naoki Onozato Director 0.10 hrs/week
NH
Naoshi Hirose Director 0.10 hrs/week
NM
Nobumitsu Masuyama Director 0.10 hrs/week
RT
Rie Takeuchi Director 0.10 hrs/week
SK
Satoru Katsube Director 0.10 hrs/week
SM
Satoru Murase Director 0.10 hrs/week
SN
Satoru Nishino Director 0.10 hrs/week
SO
Satoshi Oishi Director 0.10 hrs/week
SU
Sayu Ueno Director 0.10 hrs/week
SE
Shigeki Enomoto Director 0.10 hrs/week
SH
Shinji Horiuchi Director 0.10 hrs/week
SI
Shozo Ito Director 0.10 hrs/week
SM
Shuji Matsuura Director 0.10 hrs/week
TS
Taisuke Shiino Director 0.10 hrs/week
TK
Takahiro Kawamura Director 0.10 hrs/week
TT
Takao Tanaka Director 0.10 hrs/week
TC
Takehisa Chiba Treasurer 0.10 hrs/week
TS
Takeshi Sakamoto Director 0.10 hrs/week
TS
Takeyoshi Sugimoto Director 0.10 hrs/week
TM
Takuma Miura Director 0.10 hrs/week
TH
Tatsuya Hirano Director 0.10 hrs/week
TY
Tatsuyuki Yasuno Director 0.10 hrs/week
TK
Tetsuo Kawate Director 0.10 hrs/week
TK
Tomoo Kato Director 0.10 hrs/week
TH
Toru Hayamizu Director 0.10 hrs/week
TS
Toshiaki Shindo Director 0.10 hrs/week
TT
Toshihiko Takagi Director 0.10 hrs/week
TN
Toshio Nomura Director 0.10 hrs/week
TM
Toshiya Matsuo Director 0.10 hrs/week
YY
Yasunori Yazaki Director 0.10 hrs/week
YK
Yasutoshi Kawakami Director 0.10 hrs/week
YI
Yoshiro Ikeda Director 0.10 hrs/week
YS
Yoshiteru Suzuki Director 0.10 hrs/week
YU
Yoshiyuki Uemura Director 0.10 hrs/week
YH
Yosuke Honjo Director 0.10 hrs/week
YH
Youichi Hirota Director 0.10 hrs/week
YN
Yuichi Nomoto Director 0.10 hrs/week
ZN
Zenichiro Noto Director 0.10 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$51K

Highest Paid

$51K

Masaaki Maeda

Compensated Officers

1

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Masaaki Maeda Vice President & Assistant $50,750 — $50,750 10

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

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$167K Grants Received
$131K Grants Given
2 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
JF
Jcc Fund
$167K

Top Grantees

1 total
SE
Special Education Program NEW YORK, NY · 2 grants
$131K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

4 affiliated entities reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

4

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

4
The Nippon Club Inc
New York, NY
To Promote Freindship And International Relationship
501(c) 501(C)(7)
Jcc Fund
New York, NY
To Support Various Fundraising Institutions
501(c) 501(C)(3)
The Nippon Club Inc
New York, NY
To Promote Freindship And International Relationship
501(c) 501(C)(7)
Jcc Fund
New York, NY
To Support Various Fundraising Institutions
501(c) 501(C)(3)

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
2 Registrations
2 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 2 total

Chamber Of Commerce Hawaii/ Military Affairs Council
1 filing
Self
Chamber Of Commerce Of The U.s.a.
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Japanese Chamber Of Commerce And

Phone

(212) 246-8001

Social

Visit Website
145 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019