About TABC

The Tokyo-ASEAN Business Council (東京・ASEAN商会) is a non-profit community that brings Tokyo and Southeast Asia closer together through business, cultural exchange and lasting people-to-people ties. We connect Tokyo, Japan with all eleven ASEAN member states: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam.

The Council builds on that by working toward a “heart-to-heart” partnership founded on mutual trust, mutual understanding and mutual respect. We believe strong business relationships start with strong human relationships, so we bring together companies, entrepreneurs, professionals and the next generation of leaders who work across both regions.

Our Mission

  • Facilitating business networking between companies, entrepreneurs and professionals in Japan and ASEAN, through events, introductions and an active member community in Tokyo.

  • Connecting generations by linking students and young professionals with experienced business leaders, mentors and career opportunities.

  • Strengthening people-to-people exchange through cultural, educational and community events that celebrate the diversity of ASEAN and Japan.

  • Encouraging collaboration in innovation, including science, technology, sustainability and other areas where Japan and ASEAN can solve shared challenges together.