The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Japan presents The French Business Awards Tokyo 2026 to celebrate and reward the success of French and Japanese companies in Japan.
In its 15th edition, this year’s awards will recognise accomplishments in areas such as product and service innovation, the French and Japanese tech system, and contributions to environmental sustainability. Following a thorough review by our panel of judges, award recipients will be selected from among the applicant companies.
The event will also be rewarding a company that has outstood for showing excellence, and remarkable achievements in all aspects of their organization in 2024-2025.
The French Business Awards is also renowned as an influential networking event. While enjoying an enchanting atmosphere, more than 100 guests will use this night as an opportunity to expand their network.
Applications will be closed December 15th 2025.
The award ceremony will be held on January 29th 2026 in Tokyo.
The awards are open to all French and Japanese businesses active in Japan. We encourage businesses from all sectors to apply, regardless of their size or their resources. This diversity is a perfect representation of the diversity of the members of the French chamber of commerce.
Depending on the awards, being a member a member of the Chamber, might be mandatory for candidacy.
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The Company of the Year Award, rewards a company or SME, that the CCI France Japon Juries of 2026 consider to have delivered excellence and outstanding achievements in all aspects of their organization in 2024-2025.
To be elected as The Company of the Year of the French Business Awards, the candidates must demonstrate dynamic, innovative, successful project performances that embody the spirit of a role model company.
The Sustainability Award 2026 values the sustainable approach to business.
This award will give recognition to companies or SMEs, working with France and/or Japan, which have demonstrated commitment to positively impact sustainability in Japan in 2024 and/or 2025. Projects with be evaluated according to their market position, their plan for sustained growth and for their innovative spirit.
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The Product Service of the Year Award gives recognition to companies or SMEs, working with France and/or Japan, which have gone above and beyond, to develop a particularly innovative and successful product or service in Japan in 2024 and/or 2025.
The candidates will have to demonstrate the uniqueness of their product or service, and their commitment to further expand their innovative spirit.
The French Tech Tokyo Award recognizes the evolution of young startup companies, focusing on new technologies.
This award encourages the development of the Technology sphere in Japan, by French and Japanese companies, as well as its expanding into new markets.
The judges will be evaluating the project deliveries’ potential of growth, originality, and innovation.
Eléna SUZUKI
Event Assistant
E-mail: e.suzuki(@)ccifj.or.jp
Event report
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