Nagoya Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NCCI) is one of Japan’s oldest and largest regional business chambers – established March 1881, with 17,372 member companies as of March 2026, annual budget approx 3.7 billion yen (~US$28 million) 1. It is the gateway to Nagoya/Aichi – Japan’s manufacturing capital and home to Toyota.
While it is a local Japanese chamber with little direct India relevance, it has strong global relevance for anyone looking to do business with Japan’s Chubu industrial cluster, automotive, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing supply chains. This is the first English blog that consolidates its official Japanese contact directory (direct dial numbers), chairman, vice chairmen, membership, services, Messe Nagoya fair, and global access in StarsUnfolded style.
Nagoya Chamber of Commerce & Industry Wiki / Quick Info
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Name (EN) | Nagoya Chamber of Commerce & Industry |
| Japanese Name | 名古屋商工会議所 |
| Abbreviation | NCCI / Nagoya CCI |
| Type | Organization – Special corporate organization under Chamber of Commerce Law |
| Founded | March 1881 1 |
| Legal Status | Special corporate organization in conformance with Chamber of Commerce Law 1 |
| Membership | 17,372 Companies (as of Mar 2026) 1 – Bloomberg profile also lists 17,372 2 – Older blog listed 165 as sample 3 |
| Annual Budget | Approx 3.7 billion yen (US$28M at 130 JPY/USD) 1 |
| Staff | 148 4 |
| Chairman (2026) | SHIMAO Tadashi – Chairman of the Board of Directors, Representative Executive Director, Daido Steel Co., Ltd. 1 – Also Vice Chairman of Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) 5 and Deputy President of 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Organizing Committee 6 |
| Vice Chairmen (2026) | NAITO Hiroyasu (President & Executive Officer, Rinnai Corp), FUJIMORI Toshio (Vice Chairman, Meiko Trans), YASUI Koichi (Chairman, Toho Gas), MITSUYA Makoto (Advisor, Toyota Motor Corp), NAKAMURA Akihiko (Deputy President, Central Region, MUFG Bank), TAKAHARA Ichiro (Deputy President, MUFG Bank), KATO Hiroshi (Chairman, Noritake), TOMITA Hideyuki (Toho Technology), KASHITANI Ichiro (Advisor, Toyota Motor), MASUDA Nobuyuki (Chairman, Toho Gas) 78 |
| Headquarters | Nagoya Chamber of Commerce & Industry Building, 2-10-19 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken 460-8422 Japan 9 |
| Main Phone (Representative) | 052-223-5612 (Japanese domestic) / +81-52-223-5612 – Hours: Weekdays 9:00-17:00 10 |
| Fax | 052-231-6768 10 |
| Website (EN) | https://www.nagoya-cci.or.jp/eng / https://eng.nagoya-cci.or.jp 11 |
| Website (JP) | https://www.nagoya-cci.or.jp |
| Access | Fushimi Station, Subway Higashiyama Line / Tsurumai Line, Exit No.5, 5 min walk south 10 |
| Major Event | MESSE NAGOYA – One of Japan’s largest cross-industrial trade fairs 12 |
| Industry | Business associations – Business, Professional, Labor, Political Organizations 13 |
History – From 1881 to 2026
- March 1881: Established as Nagoya Chamber of Commerce & Industry – one of earliest chambers in Japan during Meiji era industrialization.
- 1935: Nagoya Junior Chamber of Commerce established as first young business leaders association in Japan, later dissolved into Wakabakai due to age limit, then re-established as Nagoya Junior Chamber (JCI Nagoya) in Aug 1950 by 23 young men under principles “We shall never become precocious adults” and “Respect process more than outcome” to achieve bright affluent society.
- Post-WWII: Played key role in rebuilding Chubu region – Nagoya is central part of economy ranking with Tokyo and Osaka.
- 1970s-2000s: Expanded services – business matching, trade certification, financing support, HR development.
- 2020s: Chairman Shimao Tadashi (Daido Steel) leads as Vice Chairman of JCCI and Deputy President of Asian Games 2026 Organizing Committee 6, emphasizing regional revitalization and international economic missions.
Leadership – Chairman & Board (2026)
Chairman: SHIMAO Tadashi – Member of Board of Directors, Deputy President Central Region of Japan MUFG Bank? Actually profile shows: Chairman of the Board of Directors, Representative Executive Director, Daido Steel Co., Ltd. – also Chairman of Federation of Aichi Chamber of Commerce and Industry 6. D&B lists him as Key Principal / Authorised Representative 13.
Vice Chairmen (Sample):
- NAITO Hiroyasu – President & Executive Officer, Rinnai Corporation
- FUJIMORI Toshio – Vice Chairman, Meiko Trans Co., Ltd.
- YASUI Koichi – Chairman, Toho Gas Co., Ltd.
- MITSUYA Makoto – Advisor, Toyota Motor Corporation
- NAKAMURA Akihiko / TAKAHARA Ichiro – Deputy President Central Region, MUFG Bank Ltd.
- KATO Hiroshi – Chairman & Representative Director, Noritake Co., Ltd.
- KASHITANI Ichiro – Advisor, Toyota Motor Corporation, Chairman Messe Nagoya Executive Committee [7][8]
Structure: General Assembly → Board of Directors → Standing Committees → Secretariat with 148 staff [4].
Membership – Who Can Join? 17,372 Companies
- Count: 17,372 companies as of March 2026 [1]
- Type: All sizes – from Toyota Motor and Daido Steel to SMEs in Sakae, Naka-ku
- Eligibility: Any business with office in Nagoya / Aichi can join – including foreign companies with Nagoya branch
- Benefits (from CB Insights & NCCI):
- Business negotiations, networking events, trade shows
- Financial assistance – Marukei financing, subsidies, grants
- Public relations – listing in membership directory, PR via newsletter, Web
- Corporate welfare – Life mutual aid, special retirement mutual aid, insurance, pension, retirement benefits
- Employee benefits – recruitment support, HR development, ability development, bookkeeping / sales manager certification exams
- IT support – Pit-Nagoya – Nagoya SME IT Promotion Consortium – IT vendor matching, DX promotion
- Monozukuri (manufacturing) & IT support, startup support via Nagono Campus Satellite Office
- Cultural events, welfare facilities
- Trade certificate applications at discounted rates, free business consultation, corporate loan/financing consultation 14
Services & Activities – Detailed (From Official Directory)
NCCI provides following divisions (Japanese official telephone directory):
1. For Membership & General
- Business DX & Member Management Group – 052-223-5632 – Membership info change (relocation, representative change), joining, fee collection, organization strengthening, legal ledger, data utilization 15
2. For Exams & HR
- Management Consultation & HR Support Group – 052-223-5759 – Bookkeeping, Sales Manager certification exams, Pit-Nagoya, startup, expert dispatch, accounting guidance, Nagono Campus, training, recruitment support, labor insurance, health management [15]
3. For Member Exchange & Innovation
- Management Innovation & Member Exchange Group – 052-223-5757 – Business plan, subsidy support, member exchange (ignite, Nagoya Chamber Connect), Young Entrepreneurs Group (Wakashachi-kai) [15]
4. For Financing & Management Consultation
- Consultation Center – 052-223-5756 – Financing, management, startup consultations [15]
5. For International & Infrastructure
- Infrastructure & International Affairs Division – 052-223-5701 – Roads, airports, ports, railways projects promotion, international economy, trade policy, trade/overseas investment promotion, international exchange, cooperation with foreign embassies [15] – English access: +81-52-223-5701 16
- Trade Certification Center (within same division) – 052-223-5721 – Trade certificates (Certificate of Origin), trade seminars [15]
6. Other Divisions
- Planning & Policy Group – 052-223-5719 – Business plan formulation, surveys, wide-area collaboration with economic organizations
- Urban Charm & Commerce Group – 052-223-5735 – Commerce/service, culture/tourism/sports promotion, urban development, city charm enhancement via international events
- Business Matching Group – 052-223-5714 – Messe Nagoya, Alliance Partner Discovery Market, Monthly Buyers, Business Exchange
- Monozukuri & Next-Gen Industry Group – 052-223-8606 – Industrial/technology promotion, next-gen industries (aerospace, medical devices), industry-academia collaboration, environmental/energy
- Innovation & IP Group – 052-223-8604 – Startup promotion, Nagono Campus, regional informatization, IP utilization, invention/patent consultation 052-223-5640
- SME Management – 052-223-5754, Mutual Aid – 052-223-5647 – Mutual aid (life, special retirement), insurance, meal subsidy service
Messe Nagoya – Largest Cross-Industrial Trade Fair in Japan
Organizer: Messe Nagoya Executive Committee – Constituent associations: Aichi Prefectural Government, City of Nagoya, and Nagoya Chamber of Commerce & Industry 17
- What: One of Japan’s largest cross-industrial trade shows – latest products, technologies, services from various sectors in one place – promotes global B2B exchange to expand sales channels and personal networks 12[9]
- 2026 Edition: 21st Messe Nagoya – 11-13 November 2026 (Wed-Fri), Venue: New Exhibition Hall 1, Port Messe Nagoya (Kinjo Pier, Nagoya Port), Hours 10:00-17:00, Admission Free, Target 800 exhibitors, 950 booths, 50,000 visitors [17]
- Slogan 2026: Next Era: Energy drives the Future
- Manufacturing Breakdown: Metals/Machinery/Electronics 22.5%, Chemicals/Textiles/Others 15.9%, Automobiles/Aircraft/Transportation Equipment 7.2%
- Chairman Messe Nagoya Executive Committee: Ichiro Kashitani – Vice Chairman Nagoya CCI, Advisor Toyota Motor Corp [17]
- Contact for Exhibitors: Messe Nagoya Executive Committee c/o Nagoya CCI, 2-10-19 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya 460-8422 Japan, Tel: 052-223-5708, Fax: 052-231-5703, Email: messenagoya@nagoya-cci.or.jp [17]
- Online Exhibition: 26 Oct – 30 Nov 2026
This fair is key for global companies wanting to enter Toyota supply chain.
Official Contact Details – Complete Directory (From Official Japanese Page)
Main Office (HONSHA):
〒460-8422 名古屋市中区栄2-10-19 名古屋商工会議所ビル
2-10-19 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken 460-8422 Japan
Tel: (052)223-5612 / +81-52-223-5612 – Representative [10]
Fax: (052)231-6768
Hours: Weekdays 9:00-17:00
Access: Subway Fushimi Station (Higashiyama Line / Tsurumai Line) Exit No.5, 5 min walk south from Nagoya Station 1 stop [10]
Google Maps: Linked on official access page [10]
Direct Dial – Secretariat (from soshiki_telephone.html):
- General Affairs & HR Group: 052-223-5618, Fax 052-231-6768
- Secretary & PR Group: 052-223-5617
- Finance & Building Group: 052-223-5620, Fax 052-231-5213
- Business DX & Member Management: 052-223-5632 [15]
- Planning & Policy: 052-223-5719, Fax 052-231-6767
- Infrastructure & International Affairs: 052-223-5701, Fax 052-231-6767 – For international enquiries [15][16]
- Trade Certification Center: 052-223-5721, Fax 052-232-5751 [15]
- Urban Charm & Commerce: 052-223-5735, Fax 052-231-5703
- Business Matching: 052-223-5714, Fax 052-231-5703
- Monozukuri & Next-Gen Industry: 052-223-8606, Fax 052-232-5752
- Innovation & IP: 052-223-8604, Fax 052-232-5752, Invention Consultation: 052-223-5640
- SME Management & Financial Support: 052-223-5754, Fax 052-221-7622
- Management Innovation & Member Exchange: 052-223-5757, Fax 052-231-5454
- Management Consultation & HR Support: 052-223-5759, Fax 052-231-7580 [15]
- Mutual Aid Group: 052-223-5647, Fax 052-232-5753
Satellite Office:
Nagono Campus Satellite Office
〒451-0042 Nishi-ku Nagono 2-14-1
Access: JR/Meitetsu/Kintetsu/Subway (Higashiyama/Sakuradori)/Aonami Line Sakuradori Exit 8 min walk
Google Maps linked [10]
English Website: https://www.nagoya-cci.or.jp/eng / https://eng.nagoya-cci.or.jp [11]
Japanese Website: https://www.nagoya-cci.or.jp
Bloomberg Profile: Lists address 2-10-19 Sakae, Naka-ku Nagoya 460-0008 Japan, Tel 0081-522235611 [2]
Email: No single public email – use inquiry form or division-specific: Messe Nagoya messenagoya@nagoya-cci.or.jp [17]; For business matching etc via website contact form.
Social Media & Online Presence (Global SERPs)
- Official Website: www.nagoya-cci.or.jp – dominates SERPs
- English Page: eng.nagoya-cci.or.jp – profile, organizational summary, services for international activities
- CB Insights Profile: cbinsights.com/company/nagoya-chamber-of-commerce-industry – describes services: business negotiations, networking events, trade shows, financial assistance, PR, corporate welfare, IT support [14]
- SEMI Member Directory: Listed as member since Jun 28 2024, Member ID 1180742, Location 中区栄2-10-19 18
- D&B Hoovers: Lists key principal TADASHI SHIMAO, industry Business associations [13]
- Japanese Car Trade Blog: JapaneseCarTrade.com NCCI page – services for international activities, Messe Nagoya [9]
- Social Media: Nagoya CCI itself has no official global Instagram/Facebook/LinkedIn – activity via Messe Nagoya social channels and Nagoya City. For global outreach, use website + Messe Nagoya channels.
Global Relevance – Why Should Non-Japanese Care?
Even though local, NCCI has global relevance as:
- Gateway to Toyota & Aichi Manufacturing Cluster: Aichi is Japan’s #1 manufacturing prefecture – automotive (Toyota), aerospace (Mitsubishi Heavy), ceramics (Noritake), machinery. NCCI is entry point to 17k suppliers.
- Messe Nagoya: One of largest cross-industrial B2B fairs in Japan – 50k visitors – international exhibitors welcome – free admission – chance to meet Toyota, Denso, Aisin supply chain.
- Trade Certification: Issues Certificates of Origin required for export/import – important for foreign companies trading with Nagoya firms – contact Trade Certification Center 052-223-5721.
- Economic Missions: Dispatches and receives economic missions – Services for International Activities [11].
- Asian Games 2026: Chairman Shimao is Deputy President of Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 – NCCI involved in tourism, urban charm, city development linked to international event [6].
For India-targeting global blog: Position article as “How to Do Business with Nagoya – Contact Nagoya Chamber for Toyota Supply Chain & Messe Nagoya” – that captures global B2B intent, not just local Japanese search.
How to Join / Membership Process (For Foreign Companies)
- Eligibility: Company/individual with business interest in Nagoya – foreign companies with Nagoya branch can join.
- Contact: Business DX & Member Management Group – 052-223-5632 – ask about Nyukai (joining) [15].
- Fee: Annual membership fee based on capital/employees – contact for quote (not published in English).
- Benefits: Listing in directory, participation in Messe Nagoya at member rate, trade certificate discount, free consultation, access to meeting rooms/hall rental, tenant recruitment in CCI building.
FAQs
Q. When was Nagoya Chamber established?
March 1881 [1].
Q. Who is Chairman?
SHIMAO Tadashi – Daido Steel Chairman & Representative Director [1] – also Vice Chairman of JCCI [5].
Q. How many members?
17,372 companies as of March 2026 [1].
Q. What is address and phone?
2-10-19 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya 460-8422 Japan, Tel 052-223-5612 (Rep) / 052-223-5701 (International) [10][16].
Q. What is Messe Nagoya?
Largest cross-industrial trade fair in Japan organized by Aichi Pref Govt + City of Nagoya + Nagoya CCI – 800 exhibitors, 50k visitors, next 11-13 Nov 2026 at Port Messe Nagoya [17][12].
Q. How to get Certificate of Origin?
Contact Trade Certification Center – 052-223-5721 [15].
Why Publish Despite Low India Relevance? (Your Targeting Global)
- Global B2B Intent: Keywords “Nagoya Chamber of Commerce contact”, “Messe Nagoya exhibitor guide”, “Nagoya CCI trade certificate” have global search (Japan + US + Europe) from companies wanting to enter Japanese market.
- Long-tail Opportunity: No English blog consolidates direct dial numbers from Japanese soshiki_telephone.html page – most English pages only show main number. This article provides full directory – unique value.
- Topical Authority for Japan Business Cluster: If your blog also covers Keidanren, JCCI, JETRO, then adding Nagoya CCI completes Japan business ecosystem – good for global audience interested in Japan business entry.
Sources: Organizational summary [1][8], Bloomberg address [2], JapaneseCarTrade NCCI services [9], CB Insights services [14], Official access page [10], Official telephone directory [15], English access page International division [16], English site services [11], Messe Nagoya overview [12], D&B principal [13], Messe Nagoya Exhibitors Guide 2026 contact [17], JCCI principal officers [5], Asian Games committee [6], SEMI directory [18].
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