Monday, October 29, 2012

November 2012 events

Ongoing
October 6th ~ November 9th
Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan
Main Bar and Masukomi Sushi Bar
Layer by Layer: An exhibition of photographs of surviving Korean "Comfort Women"
by Ahn Sehong
For details: http://www.fccj.ne.jp

November Events

Thursday, November 1, 2012
Hitomi Kamanaka: Nuclear Disaster to Sustainable Future
Cost: Free
Venue: Temple University, Japan Campus, Mita 5F
RSVP: icas@tuj.temple.edu

Saturday, November 3, 11:00-1:00
FEW Vintage Cupcake Decoration Class
Cost: 6000yen
Sign up deadline Oct 31!
FEW events are only open to women - members and nonmembers from every background and nationality. Get details: http://www.fewjapan.com/

Monday November 5, 2:00-6:30
20 Years of Peacekeeping Operations for the UN and Japan – Taking on New Challenges
Keynote Speaker: Hervé Ladsous, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, United Nations
Venue UNU in Omotesando
Cost: free

Tuesday, November 6, 6-10pm
Napa Wine night event benefitting the Shine On! Kids Foundation
Venue: Tokyo American Club
Presented in cooperation with the Napa Valley Vintners association, Tokyo American Club Decanter and Flatiron. All proceeds to benefit the Shine On! Kids Foundation
Find out more on the Shine On! Kids Foundation site www.tylershineon.org


Thursday, NOVEMBER 9, 2012, 7:00-10:00
FEW monthly meeting: “Women of Fukushima” filmmakers presentation
GUEST SPEAKERS – 2 filmmakers will share the stories of women committed to their communities – never giving up in their struggle for justice.
Jeffrey Jousan, Co-Director
Ivan Kovac, Director of Photography
Location Wesley Center, 2F, 6-10-11 Minami Aoyama, Tokyo
Cost: 3000 yen for FEW members 5000 yen for guests (women only) includes buffet dinner and drinks.
THE NOVEMBER BUFFET features a special autumn Harvest menu including turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, veggies, gravy (vegetarian and non) pumpkin spice cake, and more! Don’t miss it!
“FEW is the Go-To place for personal and professional learning and connections”
FEW monthly events are only open to women - members and nonmembers from every background and nationality. Get more info: http://www.fewjapan.com/


Friday, November. 9, 18:30 –
TOKYO SINFONIA IN NOVEMBER: ITALIAN SERENADE
FCCJ dinner-concert, Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan (Yurakucho)
Table tickets: Group 8,445 each; Single 9,335
Reservations (required) may be made by return email, or by phoning us at (03) 3588 0738. Seating is prioritised according to the date of your initial reservation.
Tickets/Information tickets@tokyosinfonia.com

Wednesday, November 14th, 7 pm ~ 9 pm
AITEN letter-writing and dinner get-together 
More Info on this and the concert in due course at 
www.amnesty.or.jp (J) and www.aiten.org (E)
Amnesty International Tokyo English Network (AITEN)
HP(English):http://www.aiten.org
Twitter:http://twitter.com/AmnestyTokyoEng
Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=17073295569&ref=ts
HP(Japanese):http://www.amnesty.or.jp/

Friday, November 16, 14:00-17:00
TUJ 30th Anniversary Symposium
 "Liberal Arts: Developing Competency, Leadership and Global Citizenship"
Venue:
 United Nations University (5-53-70 Jingu-mae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
Admission: Free
Capacity: 350 (Online registration required: www.tuj.ac.jp/tuj30/sympo)
Registration deadline: Friday, November 9
Note: Simultaneous interpretation provided.
Panelists:
Ambassador Robert M. Orr, Executive Director, Asian Development Bank
Dr. Yutaka Morohoshi, Professor, J.F. Oberlin University
Mr. Yoshiaki Fujimori, President ; CEO, LIXIL Group Corporation
Moderator:
Dr. Bruce Stronach, Dean, Temple University, Japan Campus
Please see the event website www.tuj.ac.jp/tuj30/sympo for program
schedule and speakers profile.
For inquiries, please contact:
Communications and Marketing Support
Temple University, Japan Campus
03-5441-9801 / tujpr@tuj.temple.edu

Saturday, November 17, 1:00-3:00
FEW Naked Lady Clothes Swap
Venue: La tour Aobadai
Cost: 1500yen, includes snacks and drinks
Limited to 25 people! So sign up now : fewspecialevents@fewjapan.com
FEW events are only open to women - members and nonmembers from every background and nationality. Get more on the FEW site: http://www.fewjapan.com/


Wednesday November 28, 7:00-8:45pm
International Development Seminar: Be part of the Global Campaign Against Poverty
Guest Speaker, Masaki Inaba, Africa Japan Forum Director, GCAP Japan (Global Call to Action against Poverty) Executive Director.
Cost: Free!
Venue: Tsuda Open School
Please click on the link for more details. http://osc.tsuda.ac.jp/course/titp.html
Registration by telephone (03-3402-7333) or email (info@osc.tsuda.ac.jp)



Thursday, November 29th
AI Japan Charity Concert, Shibuya
More Info on this and the concert in due course at 


December Events

Saturday December 1st, 2012

Run for the Cure®/ Walk for Life 2012
Place: Hibiya Park

For more information or to sign up: http://www.runforthecure.org/en/runwalk

Tuesday, December 4, 7pm
Tokyo Professionals Business Networking event
Venue: Strings by Intercontinental Hotel in Shinagawa
Looking for the right way to connect with the Local Tokyo community.
Expand your business contacts in Tokyo, Meet professionals from a variety of Industries, Connect with potential clients.
One of the largest networking groups in Tokyo.

December 6-9, evening and matinees
Tokyo International Players presents ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Details available online www.tokyoplayers.org


Sunday, December 9, 10:00- 5:00
Volunteer Management workshop
Application deadline December 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

Monday, December 10th, from 6 pm
Shine a Light 2,000 Candles Event and Letter-writing Marathon
Sophia University, Yotsuya
More Info on this and the concert in due course at 
www.amnesty.or.jp (J) and www.aiten.org (E)

Thursday, December 12th, from 7pm
Tokyo Sinfonia in December BORODIN SERENADE
Venue: Oji Hall (Ginza)
Tickets/Information tickets@tokyosinfonia.com


Thursday December 13, 7:00-10:00
FEW’s Dazzling Bonenkai!
Mark your calendars for a special event we host each year for our members, supporters and partners. Doors open at 7PM for drinks, food and networking and a special night wrapping up 2012!
Venue: Balcony Restaurant, in Izumi Garden building, just 1 min from Roppongi 1chome station
Cost: 5000 yen for FEW members 7000 yen for guests includes buffet dinner and drinks.
  *** 11,000 pair tickets for a FEW members with a guest
The FEW Bonenkai is open to friends, partners and supporters. Bring your darling and some friends (men and women) to share in the holiday cheer as we bid farewell to 2012 and welcome the new possibilities 2013 will have to offer.
Please RSVP by emailing us membership@fewjapan.com by December 1 - be sure to include your full name and the number of people you are bringing.
We’ll also have a raffle with some dazzling prizes! All proceeds for the raffle with go to the FEW Community Services Strategic Partners: Shine On Kids, Peace Boat and Tokyo English Life Line (TELL)
More details on the raffle prizes will be posted on the FEW website.
Find out more: www.fewjapan.com


Saturday, December 15, 10:00- 5:00
Community Organizing workshop
Application deadline December 7
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

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR 2013 EVENTS!
Jan 10 Thursday, 7:00-10:00
Fun panel discussion featuring people who have started their own orgs - find out more about a wide array of groups and get hints for starting your own group. More info coming soon!
Location Wesley Center, 2F, 6-10-11 Minami Aoyama, Tokyo
Cost: 3000 yen for FEW members 5000 yen for guests (women only) includes buffet dinner and drinks.
FEW monthly events are only open to women - members and nonmembers from every background and nationality. Find out more about FEW: www.fewjapan.com

Friday January 25th from 7:00pm
Tokyo Sinfonia in January: MOZART BIRTHDAY CONCERT
Tokyo Masonic Centre (Shibakoen)
Tickets/Information tickets@tokyosinfonia.com

Thursday, Feb 14, 7:00-10:00
Panel discussion featuring FEW Community Service Strategic Partners:
Shine On Kids (formerly The Tyler Foundation), Peace Boat and Tokyo English Life Line (TELL)
Find our more about what they do and how to get involved.
Location Wesley Center, 2F, 6-10-11 Minami Aoyama, Tokyo
Cost: 3000 yen for FEW members 5000 yen for guests (women only) includes buffet dinner and drinks.
 “FEW is the Go-To place for personal and professional learning & connections”
Find out more about FEW: www.fewjapan.com

Friday February 15, 6:30pm
Tokyo Sinfonia in February: HUNGARIAN SERENADE
Venue: Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan (Yurakucho)
Tickets/Information tickets@tokyosinfonia.com
(03) 3588 0738 http://www.tokyosinfonia.com

March 14 Thursday, 7:00-10:00
In honor of international women's day, we will feature an exciting woman speaker presenting on current themes.
Location Wesley Center, 2F, 6-10-11 Minami Aoyama, Tokyo
Map and access info: http://www.wesleyfoundationjp.com/en/access.html
Cost: 3000 yen for FEW members 5000 yen for guests (women only) includes buffet dinner and drinks.
FEW monthly events are only open to women - members and nonmembers from every background and nationality. Find out more about FEW: www.fewjapan.com


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Other events

Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ)’s 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

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


Opportunities: RESOURCES, Jobs, Fellowships and Volunteering
Announcement from the Wesley Foundation. website http://www.wesleyfoundationjp.com/
* Recruiting participants for the Asian Christian Women Leadership & Dialogue seminars in Philippines and Indonesia and the Inter-religious Environmental Justice Seminar. 
Please email inquiries to Rev. Hikari Kokai Chang: hkokaichang@wesleyfoundationjp.com 

Asian Christian Women Leadership & Dialogue, Jan 27 – Feb 2,
Location: Indonesia
Target Audience: women aged 18-50
Application deadline November 10

Environmental Justice Seminar, Feb 17 – Feb 23,
Location: Wesley center, Tokyo
Target Audience: women aged 18-40, priority given to those with experience in the field
Application deadline November 15

 

 

Run for the Cure® is looking for volunteers!

Run for the Cure®/Walk for Life 2012 will be held Saturday, December 1st at Tokyo's Hibiya Park. Volunteers will be needed throughout the day ranging from 7:00 am - 3:00 pm. The 10th annual Pink Ball is scheduled for Saturday, March 9th, 2013 at The Westin Tokyo. Volunteers will be needed from 1:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
This is a great way to develop new skills, meet new people, contribute to a great cause and be part of fun and fulfilling charitable fundraisers. Register to be a volunteer HERE!
For more information, please contact Kiei at kiei@runforthecure.org. 
 For more information about RFTC: http://www.runforthecure.org/

Give2Asia is looking for 2 translation volunteers to help the translation of Japanese nonprofit materials. Most of the work is project plan and progress report translation, but other opportunities may arise. About Give2Asia supported projects in Tohoku: http://give2asia.org/japantsunami-2011
If interested please contact srossitto@give2asia.org

Job, internship and volunteer opportunities on the JANIC site:
Volunteering opportunities: TVAC http://www.tvac.or.jp/

ETIC Opportunities: Jobs, fellowships and internships in tohoku: http://michinokushigoto.jp/

Peace Boat has been supporting the survivors of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami in Ishinomaki since March 17. They are still appealing for Japanese-speaking volunteers in particular to help with our psychosocial care projects in the Temporary Housing Complexes. PB is 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

OTHER ORG NEWS

Pioneer Toastmasters Club welcomes you to join club meetings as a guest. An NPO for education, the club is part of Toastmasters International, which helps people of various backgrounds improve their communication and leadership skills using a proven education system. We meet every second and fourth Friday (Oct. 26) at Aoyama Lifelong Learning Center, Omotesando (A4 exit), Tokyo. Visit pioneertoastmasters.ning.com for further details

Tokyo Art Collectors Club: Group of Japanese- and English-speaking art lovers and collectors meets periodically for gallery tours and events. Join the free Tokyo Art Collectors Club on Linked In or Facebook page. Next event is on Sun., Oct. 28, 2-5 p.m. For more information, contact Bob Tobin at Tobin Ohashi Gallery, 1-4 Yokoyama-cho, Nihonbashi (near Kodenmacho Station), or email rtbn@gol.com. Tel: (03) 5695-6600

Tokyo Spring is a leftwing political gathering. Tokyo Spring blogspot: tokyospring.blogspot.com. Twitter: @sulejmansulejma.

Used stamps wanted (full postmarks where possible) to raise funds for a cancer hospital charity in Sri Lanka. Send to: 574-0011 Osaka-fu, Daito-shi, Hojo 2-16-35, Kokusai Rentai. (Acknowledgements will be sent by e-mail)

Music funds for Tohoku schools: We have 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 our website (www.ri.org/jam4japan) to learn more about this project. We would greatly appreciate your help in identifying disaster-affected schools with existing music programs, active musicians and/or bands, or any schools in need of musical instruments. Email jam4japan@ri.org

Fukushima Future is a young NPO based in France also with a network in Japan. We are working for a better future in Fukushima Prefecture and the rest of Japan. Please help by joining us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Fukushima.Future. Phone: +33 (0) 6-4980-5731. Email: fukushimafuture@hotmail.com. Twitter: twitter.com/FukushimaFuture