July events
Tuesday, July 3, 2012 7:00-9:00
(Talk will start at 7:30p.m.)
Radiating Risk:
Food Safety and Public Health After the Fukushima Nuclear Crisis
Venue: Temple
University, Japan Campus, Mita Hall 502/503
http://www.tuj.ac.jp/maps/tokyo.html
Speakers:
Ryugo Hayano, Professor,
University of Tokyo
Satsuki Takahashi, soon-to-be Assistant professor, George Mason University
Nicolas Sternsdorff, Ph.D. candidate in social anthropology at Harvard University & Visiting Researcher at Sophia University
Satsuki Takahashi, soon-to-be Assistant professor, George Mason University
Nicolas Sternsdorff, Ph.D. candidate in social anthropology at Harvard University & Visiting Researcher at Sophia University
Moderator:Kyle
Cleveland, Associate Director, ICAS
Admission: Free (Open to
general public)
RSVP: icas@tuj.temple.edu
Wednesday, July 4
International Development workshop: Social innovation starting with "I" (in Japanese)
For more
information: http://osc.tsuda.ac.jp/course/titp.html
Wednesday, July 4
Tyler Foundation Supporter Appreciation Night
Location: Biervana
Join us for a casual mid-week
celebration at Biervana. Your ¥2,000 entry not only includes a beer and a
raffle ticket with a chance to win a 3 night stay with Small Luxury Hotels, it
is a 100%
donation to the foundation.
Find out more on the Tyler
Foundation site www.tylershineon.org
Thursday –
Sunday July 5-8
Thursday, Friday and Saturday Evening performances @ 7.30pm
Saturday and Sunday matinees @ 2:30p.m.
Black Stripe Theater Presents Caryl
Churchill's Cloud
9
Director: Andrew Robinson
Sexual taboos, old fashioned values,
parenting, racism, manliness, sexism, gender identity, guns, patriotism,
sacrifice, and war all get questioned in this modern classic about family and
society.
* Note: appropriate for children.
Theater: Tiny Alice
Location/Access: Closest station Shinjuku
3chome station (Marunouchi, Shinjuku and Futoshin Lines, Closest Exits C5 and
C8)
Access and Map: http://blackstripetheater.com/?page_id=15
Ticket prices: ¥2,500 advanced, ¥3,000 on the
door
Book tickets by email: tickets@blackstripetheater.com
For
more information: www.blackstripetheater.com
Thursday, July 5, 2012 7:00-9:00
(Talk will start at 7:30p.m.)
Race in the 2012 US
Presidential Election: Demographics and 'Dog Whistles'
Venue:
Temple University, Japan Campus, Mita Hall 502/503
http://www.tuj.ac.jp/maps/tokyo.html
Speaker: Ben Carp,
Ph.D candidate in the departments of African American Studies and History at
Yale University
Moderator: Kyle
Cleveland, Associate Director, ICAS
Admission: Free (Open to
general public)
RSVP: icas@tuj.temple.edu
Tuesday, July 10, 2012 7:00−9:00
“Japan’s International Relations and the
Politics of 3/11”
Venue: Temple
University, Japan Campus, Mita Hall 502/503 http://www.tuj.ac.jp/maps/tokyo.html
Speakers:
Sir David Warren KCMG, British Ambassador to Japan
Noriyuki Shikata Deputy Cabinet Secretary for Public Affairs, Director of Global
Communications in the Prime Minister's Office of Japan
Mark J. Davidson, Minister-Counselor for
Public Affairs, United States Embassy, Tokyo
Moderator: Kyle
Cleveland, Associate Director, ICAS
Admission: Free (Open to
general public)
RSVP: icas@tuj.temple.edu
Thursday, July
12, 2012 7:00-9:00 (Talk will start at 7:30p.m.)
FEW
Monthly Meeting – 30th year Panel
Women who have been in Japan for 10, 20
and 30 years
Doors
open at 7PM for drinks, food and networking, Speaker begins promptly at 7:30
and ends at 10:00pm
Location: Wesley Center, Minami Aoyama, 2nd floor
6-10-11 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo http://www.en.wesleycenterjp.com/ourlocation.html
Location: Wesley Center, Minami Aoyama, 2nd floor
6-10-11 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo http://www.en.wesleycenterjp.com/ourlocation.html
Cost: 3000 yen for FEW members,
5000 yen for guests includes buffet dinner and drinks
Please RSVP membership@fewjapan.com
For more information, visit: http://www.fewjapan.com/
Thursday, July
12, 2012 7:00-9:00 (Talk will start at 7:30p.m.)
Shihoko Fujiwara: Human trafficking
"Modern-day slavery in Japan"
Venue: Temple
University, Japan Campus, Mita 502/503
(access: http://www.tuj.ac.jp/maps/tokyo.html)
Speaker: Shihoko
Fujiwara
Moderator: Robert
Dujarric
Admission: Free (Open to
general public)
RSVP: icas@tuj.temple.edu
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
7:00-9:00 (Talk will start at
7:30p.m.)
US war-time planning for
the occupation of Japan
Venue: Temple
University, Japan Campus, Mita Hall 502/503
http://www.tuj.ac.jp/maps/tokyo.html
Speaker: Dayna
Barnes
Moderator:Robert
Dujarric
Admission: Free (Open to
general public)
RSVP: icas@tuj.temple.edu
Tuesday, July
17, 2012 7:00-9:00
Amnesty International Tokyo English Network (AITEN) July Public Meeting
Amnesty International Tokyo English Network (AITEN) July Public Meeting
Topic TBA
Location AIJ
office.
HP(English):http://www.aiten.org
HP(Japanese):http://www.amnesty.or.jp/
Sunday July
29, 10:00- 5:00
Education
for Social Justice workshop
Application deadline
July 20
For more
information: http://osc.tsuda.ac.jp/course/titp.html
August Events
Friday,
August 3, 6:30pm
Tokyo Synfonia Austrian
Serenade
Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan (Yurakucho)
Symphony
"Le Soir" (Haydn) • Arpeggione Concerto for Violoncello &
Strings (Schubert) • Serenata Notturno (Mozart)
For Tickets
or more Information contact tickets@tokyosinfonia.com or visit www.tokyosinfonia.com
Saturday,
August 4, 10:00- 5:00
Grant
proposal writing workshop for nonprofits and NGOs
Application deadline
July 28
Location: TUJ, Azabu Hall
For more
information contact TUJ Continuing Education Program
E-Mail:
tujcontd@tuj.temple.edu Tel:
03-5441-9864
Get more
information: https://www.tuj.ac.jp/cont-ed/courses/seminars-tokyo.html
Saturday,
August 11, 10:00- 5:00
Volunteer
Management workshop
Application deadline
August 1
Location: TUJ, Azabu Hall
For more
information contact TUJ Continuing Education Program
E-Mail:
tujcontd@tuj.temple.edu Tel:
03-5441-9864
Get more
information: https://www.tuj.ac.jp/cont-ed/courses/seminars-tokyo.html
AUGUST 11-19, 2012 *
JAPAN
INTERNATIONAL
INSTITUTE ON PEACE EDUCATION 2012
Educating for human
security and survival: emergencies in ecology, energy, economy
APPLICATION deadline –
rolling, until filled so sign up now!
FEES
$750 USD - International
Participants
(includes Aug. 11 overnight stay in Tokyo hotel plus 2
additional meals)
$650 USD - Japanese/Local Participants (local
participants will join international participants on the morning of Aug. 12)
For more information contact info@i-i-p-e.org
Organized in
partnership with the National Peace Academy (home of the IIPE
secretariat) and the Global Campaign for Peace Education Japan (GCPEJ) cooperating
witha consortium of other national organizations invested in furthering peace
education in Japan including the Society for Building a Culture of Peace.
Saturdays,
August 18 and August 25, 10:00- 5:00
Project
Management workshop
Application deadline
August 10
For more
information contact http://osc.tsuda.ac.jp/course/titp.html
Saturday and Sunday, August 25th - 26th
2012 Shine On! Fuji Challenge
Join the
Tyler Foundation this summer in climbing Japan's highest mountain. Participants
will carry Team Beads of Courage and fundraise. Register now to reserve your spot!
Find out more on the Tyler
Foundation site www.tylershineon.org
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HEADS UP!
FUTURE EVENTS
Thursday,
Sept 13, 7:00pm
Tokyo Synfonia Mendelssohn
Serenade
Venue: Oji Hall (Ginza)
All
Mendelssohn programme: Overture in C Major • Concerto for Violin,
Piano & Strings in D Minor • Symphony for Strings in D Major
For Tickets
or more Information contact tickets@tokyosinfonia.com or visit www.tokyosinfonia.com
Friday, September 28th
Vintage Carnival Extravaganza!
Grand Hyatt, Roppongi
Find out more on the Tyler
Foundation site www.tylershineon.org
Other events
Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ)’s upcoming events
Information
Sessions:
Continuing
Education – September 8. For details, please visit http://www.tuj.ac.jp/info-sessions.html
Public
lectures: Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies (ICAS) hosts more than 40
lectures and symposiums each year.
http://www.facebook.com/tuj.icas?sk=events#!/events/169541519824379/
Temple
University: www.tuj.ac.jp
Opportunities: Jobs, Fellowships and Volunteering
Volunteering!
Peace Boat Appeal for Volunteers
Peace
Boat has been supporting the survivors of the Great East Japan Earthquake and
Tsunami in Ishinomaki since March 17. We have made a long term commitment to
the community, and we are continuing to aid recovery through a variety of
projects. We are appealing for Japanese-speaking volunteers in particular to
help with our psychosocial care projects in the Temporary Housing Complexes. We
are also appealing for English-speaking volunteers to help on other projects
running in the area. Please contact alice@pbv.or.jp for more information, or
visit http://peaceboat.org/relief
Habitat for
Humanity Tohoku Tsunami Relief in Miyagi
We are recruiting Tohoku disaster relief volunteers. The minimum commitment is for 1 day and no special skill or experience are necessary! We are looking forward to working with many of you!
*Locations: Ishinomaki city and/or Higashi Matsushima city, Miyagi.
*Tasks: Cleaning private houses, public and community buildings etc.
*Schedule: Volunteer days are open throughout the month.
http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2012/05/20120523tvr.htmlFor further information please contact info@habitatjp.org
We are recruiting Tohoku disaster relief volunteers. The minimum commitment is for 1 day and no special skill or experience are necessary! We are looking forward to working with many of you!
*Locations: Ishinomaki city and/or Higashi Matsushima city, Miyagi.
*Tasks: Cleaning private houses, public and community buildings etc.
*Schedule: Volunteer days are open throughout the month.
http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2012/05/20120523tvr.htmlFor further information please contact info@habitatjp.org
Job,
internship and volunteer opportunities on the JANIC site: http://www.janic.org/janicboard/recruit/
Volunteering opportunities: TVAC http://www.tvac.or.jp/
ORG NEWS
Music funds
for Tohoku schools: funds
available for Japanese schools and music programs! Relief International, an
international humanitarian NPO based in Los Angeles, is offering up to $5,000
to schools in Iwate, Fukushima and Miyagi to support the recovery of their
music programs through the collaborative "Jam 4 Japan" Music
Education Grant. Please visit the website (www.ri.org/jam4japan) to learn more about this
project. Email jam4japan@ri.org
Amnesty International Tokyo
English Network (AITEN) gets together once a month in Kanda to discuss human
rights issues. Join us for information, action and fun. See www.aiten.org for directions and call (090)
4744-7111 with any queries
Fundraisers wanted: To help the
homeless of Tokyo, we'll be collecting funds and providing services around the
city. Train fare contributions and snacks provided to participants if needed.
For those who cannot participate, we are providing telephone English
conversation lessons where 30% of the fees will be donated to the homeless. See
brendalesenglish.web.fc2.com or call Chris on
(080) 3219 1997 for more information
English-speaking women's group:
College Women's Association of Japan (CWAJ) is an organization for women
committed to education, cross-cultural exchange and friendship. CWAJ holds
monthly luncheons with interesting speakers and has several special interests
groups such as hiking, Japanese conversation, trips and tours, music and
ceramics. It's a great way to meet new people and become involved! See www.cwaj.org
The Japan
African-American Friendship Association (JAFA) is a group with chapters located
in both Tokyo and Osaka that promotes educational and cultural exchange
activities between Japanese people and African-Americans. For more info, check
out www.jafa.org
Animal
welfare/rights: choicesfortomorrow. org is a site with comprehensive
information in Japanese and English about animal welfare and animal rights.
Choices for Tomorrow strives for a cruelty-free lifestyle and aims to provide
beneficial content for you. We would like many people to know about the current
condition that animals are facing every day. Please check out www.choicesfortomorrow.org and mail inquiries
to info@choicesfortomorrow.org
We Are One
Japan is a voluntary event-organizing group that connects internationally
minded individuals in the Kansai area through a wide range of smoke-free events
and activities. Visit their website at www.weareonejapan.com. Email: we.are.one.japan@gmail.com
Kobe Club is a nonprofit,
private-membership club serving Kansai's international community. Featuring
fine dining and a wide range of events and activities, it is a center of
social, cultural and family life for the transient and long-term expatriate as
well as the internationally minded local resident. Email kobeclub@office.email.ne.jp or
check out www.kobeclub.org
Bridges is a year-round program
for non-Japanese who want to experience Japan, offering monthly events covering
a wide range of subjects. With programs that include Japanese language
education and development of international volunteers, the Osaka YWCA runs
Bridges and has centers in Umeda and Kita Senri. Email info@osaka.ywca.or.jp or please visit osaka.ywca.or.jp/english/activities.html
Chubu
Philippine Friendship Association: CPFA is a volunteer group mainly for
Filipinos living in the Chubu area. Founded in 1981, it fosters cooperation and
networking between Filipinos and Japanese with the support from people of all
nationalities. Visit cpfa-nagoya.blogspot.com or www.facebook.com/CPFA.Nagoya for more info
FEW Kansai
is a networking organization for foreign women in Japan. Dinner meetings
feature a variety of guest speakers, usually held at the Hilton Hotel Osaka in
Umeda on the last Thursday of each month. The organization also organizes
monthly events that provide professional and personal support. Email info@fewkansai.com or visit www.fewkansai.com
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