Monday, March 25, 2013

March - April 2013 events

Tuesday March 26th, 2013, 7:00-9:00pm
Forum #12 – Tohoku Planning Forum Event
March 11th 2013 will be the second anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and its ensuing disasters. This will be the last in our series of regular forums. Thereafter we will continue as an 'on-demand' resource.
For this event we have a number of speakers to report on what has been achieved over this time and how this has hopefully helped the people of Tohoku. We are also asking a number of speakers to discuss what has sadly not been done, as well as work still being engaged in.
VENUE The University of Tokyo, Hongo Campus, Building 14, Room 141 (1F)
Registration It is a free but first-come-first-served basis.info@tpf2.net
http://www.tpf2.net/forum

March 28, 2013 12:00 pm
Diversity beyond Gender: Inclusion of People with Disabilities in the Workplace
An often overlooked and under-hired pool of talent, People with Disabilities are being increasingly absorbed into mainstream society, education and employment in Japan. Motivating factors for organisations can vary from Corporate Social Responsibility and on-going employment of the ageing population, to an awareness and focus on ‘abilities’ rather than ‘disabilities’. Or, perhaps the 2% quota imposed by Japan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare – with penalties for non-compliance – has forced the issue?
Join us for lunch on March 28, at the Shangri-La Tokyo, for the third in the BCCJ’s series of events on Diversity and Inclusion.
Three panelists with deep professional knowledge and experience will share their challenges and strategies for hiring and including People with Disabilities in the workplace 
https://www.bccjapan.com/events/2013/3/diversity-beyond-gender-people-disabilities/

Friday, March 29, 2013 Door open at 7:00 p.m., talk start at 7:30 p.m.
Narushige Michishita: Another Cold War in Asia?
Venue: Temple University, Japan Campus, Azabu Hall 2F
(access: http://www.tuj.ac.jp/maps/tokyo.html)
Speaker: Narushige Michishita, Associate Professor, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)
Moderator: Robert Dujarric, ICAS Director
Admission: Free (Open to general public)
Language: English
RSVP:icas@tuj.temple.edu
https://www.facebook.com/events/357563387690276/

Saturday March 30
JAMBO's Chidorigafuchi Night Cherry Blossom Viewing
(Cancelled in case of rain) (FREE)
Meet in front of the Budokan at 6:15PM. 
Please bring some snacks/drinks.   If you come late, please go to the Kita no Maru Park which is past the Budokan on the left side.  If you can 't find us, please call me (080-6546-7688) and I'll meet you at the clock just past the Budokan.
Kita no Maru Park - 6:15 - 7:30PM
Yasukuni Shrine Food Stand Area - 7:45 - 9:00PM
http://www.facebook.com/events/333628910017715/

March 3016:00-18:00
Trafficking in Persons lecture
Lecture by a young Filipino who was a victim of human trafficking and forced to work in cyber sex industry. She will share her experience as well as her current life.
Reservation needed.
Venue: Wesley Foundation
RSVP requested: Phone: 03-6427-4696 Fax: 03-6427-4697
https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1EKITTL1ZI0C91RoO2Gq7A0jIbQSYW3hJjCdxIEcvnoo

Sunday March 31
Mitsuike Park Cherry Blossom Party (FREE) and an American Style Home Party (500 yen)
Meeting Place and Time: Shinkawasaki (JR Shounan Shinjuku Line and JR Yokosuka Line) ticket gate at 11:10 AM
Course (about 2 hours walking time): Shinkawasaki Station - YumemigaSaki Animal Park - Mitsuike Park - Soutoku Temple  - Tsurumi Sta. - Clyde's house for Party Please bring some lunch and drink for the cherry blossom party.
If you’re only joining the party (not the hike), meet at the JR Tsurumi east exit ticket gate at 4:00PM
BYO Party in a large, 11F riverside apt. in Tsurumi, where David’s friend Clyde lives. We will have a lot of fun there. Party fee – 500 yen (includes veggies, meat, fish for the BBQ).
Please bring whatever snacks and drinks you want. We can buy food and drink near Tsurumi Sta.
Mitsuike Park is ranked as one of the top 100 Cherry Blossom viewing spots in Kanagawa.
Please take a look at the HP: http://www.enjoytokyo.jp/amuse/spot/l_00015438/


April events
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Door open 7:00 p.m / Talk start 7:30 p.m.
The Remaking of Asia
Venue: Temple University, Japan Campus, Azabu Hall 2F
(access: http://www.tuj.ac.jp/maps/tokyo.html)
Speaker: Pankaj Mishra, Indian author and writer of literary and political essays
Moderator: Robert Dujarric, ICAS Director
Admission: Free (Open to general public)
Language: English
RSVP: icas@tuj.temple.edu
*If you RSVP you are automatically registered. If possible, we ask you to RSVP but we always welcome participants even you do not RSVP.
https://www.facebook.com/events/351545124954013/

Friday, April 5, 2013 Door opens at 7:00pm, Program starts at 7:30pm
Can Japan Achieve a Sustainable Future without Nuclear Energy?
Venue:Temple University Japan Campus, Azabu Hall 212/213
(access: http://www.tuj.ac.jp/maps/tokyo.html)
Speaker:Tetsunari Iida, Executive Director, Institute of Sustainable Energy Policies
Moderator:Kyle Cleveland, ICAS Associate Director
Admission: Free. Open to public
Language: English
RSVP:icas@tuj.temple.edu
https://www.facebook.com/events/351545124954013/

Monday, April 8, 2013
Does Japan Have a Violence Problem in Sports?
Robert Whiting, author and journalist on contemporary Japanese culture
Tamaki Masayuki, journalist, novelist, and sports and music critic
Aaron L. Miller, Assistant Professor and Hakubi Scholar, Kyoto University Graduate School of Education
Venue Temple University, Japan Campus, Azabu Hall 2F
(access: http://www.tuj.ac.jp/maps/tokyo.html)
RSVP icas@tuj.temple.edu
https://www.facebook.com/events/357563387690276/

Thursday, April 11 7:00-10:00pm
FEW Monthly Meeting: Caroline Pover “Love with a Western Woman”

Caroline Pover will talk about some of her adventures in writing and publishing books and magazines. The talk will provide information and inspiration to any budding authors, editors, journalists, publishers, or entrepreneurs. She will also be selling and signing copies of her most recent book “Love with a Western woman: a guide for Japanese men,” and may be persuaded to read out a few sections. She will have just returned from spending two months in Tohoku, and will also give us an update on her activities there, including the fisherwomen on Oshika — the Pink Ladies — that FEW raised money for last year.
* FEW monthly events are only open to women – members and non-members from every background and nationality.
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.
* You can pay in advance via bank transfer, or pay at the door.
Email: Bethan at membership@fewjapan.com to secure your seat

FEW monthly events are only open to women - members and nonmembers from every background and nationality. Find out more about FEW: www.fewjapan.com

Thursday, April 11 2:30 pm - 4:30pm (Time zone: GMT +8)
Real-time Online Training - Effective CSR Communications
It can be tough for PR professionals and CSR managers to make CSR communications fresh and engaging. All too often companies assume that sustainability reporting is the end of the CSR communication plan for engaging key stakeholders - employees, customers, local communities and investors. CSR management teams and public relations professionals find difficulties in addressing the need for increased transparency and corporate accountability in an ongoing way.
Get practical tips, tools and the success factors that will get companies noticed for their CSR initiatives at your fingertips
Topics include:
• What are the principles for successful CSR communications?
• What are the characteristics of communications strategies that get companies noticed?
• How to formulate strategic and targeted stakeholder communications?
• How are leading companies communicating?
• Sustainability reporting - what's next?
Target audience: Community Relations; Corporate Communications; Corporate Social Responsibility; Crisis Management; Employee Communications; Investor Relations; Human Resources; Marketing Communications; Marketing; Media Relations and Public Relations
USD 130 (training fee includes training slides)
CSR Asia Strategic Partners are offered a fixed 20% discount for all courses
http://csr-asia.com/course_detail.php?id=152

Thursday, April 18, 2013 (Tentative)
What Happens If Your Bilingual Child Has Language or Learning Difficulties at School?
Presented by: Helen Matsuki, Educational Consultant, Marsha Rosenberg, MA, CCC-SLP, Certified Speech and Language Pathologist, Marielle Gorissen-van Eenige, Ph.D., Neuropsychologist & Health Care Psychologist
http://www.telljp.com/index.php?/en/outreach_program/exceptional_parenting_program/

Friday, April 19th from 7:00 p.m
Showing of “The Greatest”, an American drama film written and directed by Shana Feste and starring Pierce Brosnan and Susan Sarandon. This drama is centered around a troubled teenage girl and a family that is trying to get over the loss of their son.  Everyone has or will lose someone they love. What happens when a family grieves? How do we move on?
Venue Wesley Center in Minami Aoyama.
Following the screening of the film, a discussion on the film will be moderated by TELL Counseling Center psychotherapist, Sukanya Wignaraja.
There is a suggested donation of ¥1,000. All donations accepted will ensure that TELL, a Tokyo-based non-profit organization, can continue to provide world-class, effective support and counseling services to the international community in Japan, maintaining its nearly 40-year legacy of promoting mental health and well-being.
Please RSVP to admin@telljp.com
Details http://www.telljp.com/index.php?/en/news_article/tell_frames_of_mind_film_series_the_greatest/

Sat, May 04, 2013 9:00am-12:00pm
14th Annual TELL Charity Walk & Runathon
Place: Imperial Palace (starting point TBD)
he 14th Annual TELL (Tokyo English Life Line) Charity Walk & Runathon is sure to be a great day for all on Saturday, May 4th, 2013. Whether you are a competitive runner, enjoy a stroll in the park, or just want to enjoy the great mix of people in one of Tokyo’s best green spaces, the TELL Charity Walk & Runathon is sure to please.
Challenge yourself to the 10km or 5km Run, or stop to smell the roses on the 5km Walk. There are great prizes for winning runners. Also, the first 800 participants to arrive on the day receive an official T-shirt.
http://www.telljp.com/index.php?/en/event/14th_annual_tell_charity_walk_runathon/
Register through Sports Entry (日本語でのエントリー・グループ申込可)
Register through Runnet (日本語でのエントリー)
Pre-register before April 24 for ¥3500, or turn up on the day to register by paying a ¥4500 donation. All proceeds go to ensure TELL, an accredited non-profit organization, can continue providing confidential support and western-style counseling to the international and Japanese community, as it has been doing for 40 years.

*Thursday May 9, 7:00-10:00pm
FEW Monthly Meeting Theme: Spice up your Life!
Main speaker - Yukiko Matano Gray, Founder Spice Rack + a Panel of Spices from Women's Entrepreneur Group 'Spice Rack'
http://www.spicerack.jp/en/
FEW monthly events are only open to women – members and non-members from every background and nationality.
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 includes buffet dinner and drinks.
* You can pay in advance via bank transfer, or pay at the door.
Email: Bethan at membership@fewjapan.com to secure your seat
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, May 10 from 7:00 p.m
Showing of “Bully”, a 2011 documentary film about the lives of five U.S. students who face bullying on a daily basis, directed by Lee Hirsch, at the Wesley Center in Minami Aoyama.
This film is highly relevant to Japan. In 2012 an anti-bullying task force was created and the Japan education ministry announced plans to conduct an emergency survey of all elementary, junior high and high schools in Japan next month in an attempt to draw up appropriate prevention measures for bullying and the terrible toll it takes including youth suicide. BULLY sparked a national social action campaign called the Bully Project to stop bullying that is transforming kids’ lives and changing a culture of bullying into one of empathy and action. Their goal is to reach 1 million kids or more, causing a tipping point that ends bullying in America. Japan deserves no less.
Following the screening of the film, a discussion on the film will be moderated by TELL Counseling Center psychotherapist Vicky Skorji and TELL intern Mica Henderson.
There is a suggested donation of ¥1,000. Please RSVP to admin@telljp.com
Details http://www.telljp.com/index.php?/en/news_article/tell_frames_of_mind_film_series_bully/

Thursday June 13, 7:00-10:00pm
FEW Monthly Meeting, Theme: women in business
Speaker - Debbie Howard, CarterJMRN KK  http://carterjmrn.com/
FEW monthly events are only open to women – members and non-members from every background and nationality.
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 includes buffet dinner and drinks.
* You can pay in advance via bank transfer, or pay at the door.
Email: Bethan at membership@fewjapan.com to secure your seat
FEW monthly events are only open to women - members and nonmembers from every background and nationality. Find out more about FEW: www.fewjapan.com

Thursday July 11 7:00-10:00pm
FEW Monthly Meeting, Theme: Convincing people to do what you want.
Speaker - Sarah Hall, ToysRUs http://www.toysrus.co.jp/
FEW monthly events are only open to women – members and non-members from every background and nationality.
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  includes buffet dinner and drinks.
* You can pay in advance via bank transfer, or pay at the door.
Email: Bethan at membership@fewjapan.com to secure your seat
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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Opportunities: RESOURCES, Jobs, Fellowships and Volunteering
Now Available: The Foundation Directory, 2013 Edition!
http://marketplace.foundationcenter.org/Publications/Directories/Foundation-Directory-Part-2-2013-Edition

Apply now! End trafficking—the Global Freedom Exchange women leaders mentorship program: http://ow.ly/jimOs
Apply Today for the Women's Campaign School at Yale University. http://www.wcsyale.org/application2013
From the Ms Foundation --- For the 1st time we're asking you to choose a winner at the Gloria Awards. Meet the finalists & cast your vote today! http://bit.ly/XWRIZW

Volunteering opportunities: TVAC http://www.tvac.or.jp/

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

Aichi Women’s Festival, Short film competition
August 31 - September 8 -Accepting entries for short films
Applications for films makers please see the site more information on the website
http://www.aiwff.com/2013spring/ja/aiwff/aiwff2013.html
Apply after Feb 26

Other groups and events
The Rebuilding Japan Program 2012
The needs of survivors are various and increasing since the disaster. As a housing specialist, Habitat is strategically best placed to assist families to find suitable housing solutions.
-House repairs and housing consultation in Ofunato, Iwate
-Building storage cabinets and steps for the residents of temporary shelters in Ofunato, Iwate.
-Building fishermen's storage units in Onagawa, Miyagi.
-Renovating a community center in Higashimatsushima etc...
Click on the link below to see a side show of HFHJ Rebuilding Japan Program 2012.
https://teachme.jp/contents/14328/embed?fs=1
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

Tokyo Spring is a leftwing political gathering. Tokyo Spring blogspot: tokyospring.blogspot.com. Twitter: @sulejmansulejma.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Tokyo-Spring/241175539265215

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

Saturday, March 02, 2013

March 2013 events

Saturday March 2 3:00-5:00pm
Fundraising and grant writing tips: short seminars featuring practical tips by Sarajean.
 (in Japanese)
Up to 8 people. Advance sign up required.
Contact rose.ito@gmail.com to sign up.
Location Wesley Center, Room 201, 6-10-11 Minami Aoyama, Tokyo
Map and access info: http://www.wesleyfoundationjp.com/en/access.html
Details will be posted here: http://one-day-workshops.blogspot.jp/

Sunday March 3 1:00-4:30
Women Stand up for the impending constitutional crisis
Venue: SK Plaza in Iidabashi
Fee: 1000yen
Get more information http://www3.ocn.ne.jp/~hows/

Friday March 8 – International Women’s Day
Each year around the world, International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8. Hundreds of events occur not just on this day but throughout March to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. It is an occasion for looking back on past struggles and accomplishments, and more importantly, for looking ahead to the untapped potential and opportunities that await future generations of women. Organisations, governments and women's groups around the world choose different themes each year that reflect global and local gender issues.
The official United Nations theme for International Women's Day 2013 is "A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence against women”

History of International Women's Day
On February 28, 1909,the first National Woman's Day was observed in the United States.
In 1913-1914, International Women's Day also served as a mechanism for protesting World War I. Russian women observed their first International Women's Day on the last Sunday in February 1913. International Women's Day was transferred to 8 March and this day has remained the global date for International Women's Day ever since. In 1914 further women across Europe held rallies to campaign against the war and to express women's solidarity.
1918 – 1999: Since its birth in the socialist movement, International Women's Day has grown to become a global day of recognition and celebration across developed and developing countries alike.
In 1975, during International Women's Year, the United Nations began celebrating 8 March as International Women's Day.  Two years later, in December 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace to be observed on any day of the year by Member States, in accordance with their historical and national traditions.  In adopting its resolution, the General Assembly recognized the role of women in peace efforts and development and urged an end to discrimination and an increase of support for women's full and equal participation.

Friday, March 8, 7:00-10:00
In honor of international women's day, FEW has moved its regular meeting days to IWD
Guest speaker: Suzanne Price of Price Global http://www.price-global.com/ is an exciting speaker and winner of the British Business Awards Entrepreneur of the Year 2012.
The details are online:  http://fewjapan.com/event/international-womens-day-members-event/
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

March 8 -10
Fundraising Japan 2013
Japan Fundraising Association annual conference
Sign up deadline: Feb 8 - limited to only 1000 people
l Sarajean will be doing an English version of her workshop on Saturday Feb. 9 contact her for more info at rose.ito@gmail.com

March 8 - 10
WELL (Women Educators & Language Learners) Retreat
Retreat Venue
National Women’s Education Center, Musashi-Ranzan, Saitama Prefecture
Join us for a women’s weekend of learning, discussion, networking, relaxation and fun!
REGISTRATION 
Fees:
* Full Retreat, including accommodation fees for Friday and Saturday night: Regular price10,000 yen; student price 8,000 yen. 
* Two days with one overnight stay (either Friday evening and Saturday OR Saturday and Sunday morning): Regular  6,000 yen; student  4,000 yen. 
* One day only: Regular 2,000 yen; student 1,000 yen.
To register:  Send the information in the REGISTRATION FORM to Eriko Okanouchi at .

March 9 and 16, 10:00-17:00
Organizational Development Skills workshop
Registration deadline: March 1, limited to 15 people only so sign up now!  
To sign up, contact info@osc.tsuda.ac.jp  Find out more http://osc.tsuda.ac.jp/course/titp.html
Run in workshop format, including presentation, group discussion, pairwork and simulation activities.

Saturday, March 9 6:30 pm until late!
The Pink Ball – RFTC’s annual Gala fundraiser.
Cost: ¥35,000 /seat, ¥350,000 /table (10 seats)
Place: The Westin Tokyo, 1-4-1 Mita, Meguro-ku Tokyo 153-8580
Formal dress. Entertainment, silent auction, live auction and more!
Guest Auctioneers: Elio (Elio Locanda Italiana) and Sarajean (NPO queen)
Registration ends Feb 28!

Saturday March 9, 10 :0017 :35
Colloque franco-japonais à l'occasion de la journée internationale des femmes 
Comment construire une société propice à l’éducation des jeunes enfants?
Dialogue franco-japonais sur la formation de la politique familiale et le rôle du secteur associatif
Venue: Maison franco-japonaise, auditorium 3-9-25, Ebisu,Shibuya-ku,Tokyo 150-0013,Japon
Avec traduction simultanée
Entrée libre
Inscription : contactà ajouter @mfj.gr.jp

Sunday, March 10, 1:00-3:00
UNWoman IWD event
Theme: African Women’s empowerment
Venue: Gender Equality Gender Yokohama
Advanced registration required
RSVP: unwomenyokohama@extra.ocn.ne.jp
Sponsored by UN Woman Yokohama
Find out more http://www.unwomenyokohama.org/event/index.html#e20130310

Monday, March 11, 2013, 6:45pm-8:45pm
 Exceptional Parenting Program TELL's forum where parents and professionals broaden their knowledge of issues related to raising and educating children with diverse needs. Next up, "Helping Children with ADHD Flourish".
Grow and Learn Together: Helping the Child with ADHD 
Presented by:  Eriko Kobayashi, Ph.D. Psychologist
Click here to download the event flier and map.
http://www.telljp.com/index.php?/en/outreach_program/exceptional_parenting_program/

Thursday, March 14, 2013, 7:00
Speaker Rene Duignan, ICAS Adjunct Fellow and Economist for the Delegation of the European Union to Japan
"Saving 10,000 - Winning a War on Suicide in Japan" is a 52-minute documentary directed by TUJ ICAS Adjunct Fellow Dr. Rene Duignan. The full movie is now available on YouTube at the following linkhttp://www.saving10000.com/
Venue Temple University, Japan Campus, Azabu Hall 2F
RSVP icas@tuj.temple.edu

Saturday, March 16, 1:00-4:00pm
Suicide prevention workshop
Place: Wesley Center, Minami Aoyama
Target audience: General community
Suicide is an issue many of us are uncomfortable to talk about and have trouble understanding, leaving most of us with insufficient and incorrect information about the issue and how to best support those in need. You too can save a life. With over 1 million people world wide taking their own lives each year this is something everyone should know about. TELL has developed a range of workshops aimed at reducing the myths and stigmas surrounding suicide and providing skills we can all use to support someone in need.
Each workshop is 3 hrs long and provides information suitable for any one in the community.  The workshops are designed to help people become better at identifying and supporting those who are at risk. Among the things people will learn at the workshop are the common causes of suicidal behavior, warning signs of suicide, how to talk to someone who may be suicidal and how to get someone in crisis the necessary help they need.
To sign up, contact Jason Chare at lifeline1@telljp.com

Sunday, March 17, 2013, 6:30
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES ARE COMING TO TOKYO!:
Where: Hatagaya Space Gamp (1 min from Hatagaya Stn)
*Take a left out of the north exit.
*Take the first right.
*Walk 1 minute, the building will be on your right.

Saturday to Wednesday, March 16 – 20, 11am to 6pm
Old Book Market event at the Nasu Seminar House.
Hundreds of novels, non-fiction, art books, foreign language books are waiting for new owners.
Why don’t you drop by and spend a relaxed day, reading in our minicafé
Venue Nasu Seminar House (329-2703. Tochigi Prefecture, Nasushiobara City, Tsukinokizawa 420-22)
To find out more contact Mr. Yamashita (nsh@ari-edu.org / 0287-36-3111)

Black Stripe Theater presents Howard Barker's bold and exciting 
"The Possibilities"!
March 21st ~ 24th


SHOW TIMES
*March21st (Thurs) 7:00pm
*March 22nd (Fri) 7:00pm
*March 23rd  (Sat) 1:00pm & 7:00pm
*Sun March 24th 3:00 pm
Reserved tickets: 3000 yen (including one drink)
Non-reserved tickets: 3500 yen (including one drink)
Attention: The play contains nudity and themes unsuitable for children.
Book tickets by email: tickets@blackstripetheater.com
Please include your name, phone number, number of tickets, and performance you would like to attend..
Note: email reservations will close 12 hours before each performance. 
To book tickets on the day, or for inquires call: 080 4184 0848
Location/Access SANGUBASI TRANCE MISSION参宮橋トランスミッション
B1 Sangubashi Guest house Yoyogi 4-50-8, Shibuyaku Tokyo,
Closest station: Sangubashi, Odakyu line
Map and link to theater site http://www.trance-mission.jp/access.html
For a map and more information about Black Stripe Theater visit our website:: www.blackstripetheater.com

Tuesday March 26th, 2013, 7:00-19:00pm 
Forum #12: Tohoku Planning Forum Event
March 11th 2013 was the second anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and its ensuing disasters. This will be the last in our series of regular forums. Thereafter we will continue as an 'on-demand' resource.
For this event we have a number of speakers to report on what has been achieved over this time and how this has hopefully helped the people of Tohoku. We are also asking a number of speakers to discuss what has sadly not been done, as well as work still being engaged in. 
VENUE The University of Tokyo, Hongo Campus, Building 14, Room 141 (1F) 
Registration It is a free but first-come-first-served basis.info@tpf2.net
http://www.tpf2.net/forum

Saturday, March 30, 16:00-18:00
 

Lecture by a young Filipino who was a
victim of human trafficking and forced to work in cyber sex industry.

She will share her experience as well as her current life. Please register in advance.
 
Sponsored by Free the Children and The Wesley Foundation
To sign up,  please contact the Wesley Center:
Phone: 03-6427-4696
New Fax Number: 03-6427-4697


 Aichi Women’s Festival, Short film competition
August 31 - September 8 -Accepting entries for short films
Applications for films makers please see the site more information on the website
Apply after Feb 26

APRIL EVENTS

Monday, April 8, 2013
Does Japan Have a Violence Problem in Sports?
Robert Whiting, author and journalist on contemporary Japanese culture
Tamaki Masayuki, journalist, novelist, and sports and music critic
Aaron L. Miller, Assistant Professor and Hakubi Scholar, Kyoto University Graduate School of Education
Venue Temple University, Japan Campus, Azabu Hall 2F
(access: http://www.tuj.ac.jp/maps/tokyo.html)
RSVP icas@tuj.temple.edu

Thursday, April 11 7:00-10:00pm
FEW Monthly Meeting: Caroline Pover “Love with a Western Woman”
Caroline Pover will talk about some of her adventures in writing and publishing books and magazines. The talk will provide information and inspiration to any budding authors, editors, journalists, publishers, or entrepreneurs. She will also be selling and signing copies of her most recent book “Love with a Western woman: a guide for Japanese men,” and may be persuaded to read out a few sections. She will have just returned from spending two months in Tohoku, and will also give us an update on her activities there, including the fisherwomen on Oshika — the Pink Ladies — that FEW raised money for last year.
* FEW monthly events are only open to women – members and non-members from every background and nationality.
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.
* You can pay in advance via bank transfer, or pay at the door.
Email: Bethan at membership@fewjapan.com to secure your seat
 
Thursday, April 18, 2013 (Tentative)  
What Happens If Your Bilingual Child Has Language or Learning Difficulties at School?
Presented by: Helen Matsuki, Educational Consultant, Marsha Rosenberg, MA, CCC-SLP, Certified Speech and Language Pathologist, Marielle Gorissen-van Eenige, Ph.D., Neuropsychologist & Health Care Psychologist

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Opportunities: RESOURCES, Jobs, Fellowships and Volunteering
HELP NEEDED for NONPROFIT ASSESSMENT PROJECT
The Asian Rural Institute (ARI) seeks support for Rural Leaders Training Program 40th year anniversary assessment project
Positions available:
* Curriculum assessment
A person who knows about a rural training and such curriculum
development – we need help with the training program review and need
someone who knows about training programs and support. this would take
place in the spring and summer, but a report or draft article would
not be due until Sept.
Requirements: excellent English, interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills and an interest in community development programs.
**** To apply or for more information please contact: Sarajean at sarajean.ari@gmail.com
Volunteering opportunities: TVAC http://www.tvac.or.jp/

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

Aichi Women’s Festival, Short film competition
August 31 - September 8 -Accepting entries for short films
Applications for films makers please see the site more information on the website
Apply after Feb 26

Other events
TEDxTokyo conference on May 11th
We're gearing up for our 5th annual TEDxTokyo conference on May 11th and it’s looking to be bigger and better than ever before. It will all be happening in our new home - Tokyu's Hikarie building in Shibuya and as in previous years the event will be live streamed in both Japanese and English.
Our theme this year is '1+1=11'. Put simply, don't take things for granted, don't be constrained by traditional views. As we all know, the best TED speakers, the ones that inspire us the most are the one's that surprise, that wake us up by challenging common thinking. The aim of our event is to do exactly that.
 We need your help to make this happen:
Share Your Speaker & Performer Nominations / Introductions
Who would you like to see on stage sharing their idea worth spreading? All of the speakers and performers in the past have come from our community recommendations. Please submit your speaker recommendations online here.
New Core & In-kind Partner Nominations / Introductions
TEDxTokyo is made possible by creative Partner companies that share the spirit and principles that drive TEDxTokyo and its passionate team of volunteers. Let us know about special companies, big and small, that you think would be a great fit with the TEDxTokyo community by contacting the partner team.
TEDxTokyo is more than just a single conference – its a growing community with a number of event throughout the year.

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

Tokyo Spring is a leftwing political gathering. Tokyo Spring blogspot: tokyospring.blogspot.com. Twitter: @sulejmansulejma.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Tokyo-Spring/241175539265215

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

About V-day 2013
V-Day is a global activist movement to end violence against women and girls. V-Day is a catalyst that promotes creative events to increase awareness, raise money, and revitalize the spirit of existing anti-violence organizations. V-Day generates broader attention for the fight to stop violence against women and girls, including rape, battery, incest, female genital mutilation (FGM), and sex slavery.
Today, on the planet, a billion women – one of every three women on the planet – will be raped or beaten in her lifetime. That’s ONE BILLION mothers, daughters, sisters, partners, and friends violated. V-Day REFUSES to stand by as more than a billion women experience violence.

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