Hope you are taking care to keep cool and dry during this extra hot summer!
Below is a diverse list August and Early September events.
Also on my blog this month, i have posted information on organizations responding to the West Japan floods and landslides. There is information about organizations respinding and how to help. I have also included the full interview with Go Igarashi the programme Manager at AAR Japan. Below is also some information about Sept 1 - Disaster prevention day.
For the Metropolis Sept Community Pages I am looking for information on
community arts events. Please send your information by Aug 8. Please share this events listing with anyone who might be interested.
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August highlights
This
month i would like to highlight opportunities to develop yourself and
make a difference: Please see below for more info or the group websites
for details.
YouMeWe NPO Summer Fun-Raiser 
August 8 raising fun, funds, and awareness about the work NPOs are doing in Tokyo.
While the exhibition will go on from August 6-12th at Aiima on the 8th
floor of Hikarie in Shibuya, YouMeWe NPO along with TELL Japan, HandsOn
Tokyo, PhoTOHOKU and Mirai no Mori will host a party and present the
work done throughout the year.
*Sharing & Caring, 2008 artwork and photo by Jårg Geismar
https://www.evite.com/event/01793VNLK3FT44DUQEPIQVKPWKCDLQ/rsvp?gid=012AVMJLQ3S26E4TEEPISSAA6DQLWA
The 11th Shure University International Film Festival --- To Live as We Want
Friday through Sunday August 25-27 (film times vary)
Venue: Shure University Special Film Theater
Access: Wakamatsu-Kawada Station (Oedo subway line) 4 min.
Link: http://shureuniv.org/access
Film schedule and festival updates: http://shureuniv.org/filmfes/
Contact: univ@shure.or.jp, T: 03(5155)9801, F: 03(5155)9802
Note: Film languages vary and not all include Japanese and English
subtitles; please consult the listing in the weeks before the event for
more complete information
"From the Women’s March to #WeToo and Beyond"
Video from the Temple University, Japan Campus Event
Public Lecture Video (6.19.2018) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P3pdJ6A328&feature=youtu.be
Public Lecture Slides https://www.slideshare.net/tujicas/public-lecture-slides-6192018-from-the-womens-march-to-wetoo-and-beyond-103900309
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Nonprofit NGO community events and programs
TELL
http://telljp.com/
Email outreach@telljp.com for
a table reservation; come with a team or come by yourself and let the
quizmaster find you a team! All proceeds to NPO TELL to promote good
mental health and suicide prevention in Japan! Cost: 1000 per person to
play,
All proceeds to NPO TELL for mental health and suicide prevention in Japan.
Location: Shibuya Hobgoblin
1-3-11 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, right next to the Keio Inokashira Line
https://www.facebook.com/events/1865731937066550/
Please reserve by email: outreach@telljp.com
For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/347664069105405/
The Feminine Eye, a woman-led photo walk
Saturday August 4, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
TELL is doing a woman-led photo walk with FEW, led by professional
photographer Tia Haygood of TopTia Photography (http://toptia.com/)!
National Art Center Tokyo
7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo 106-8558
Cost: 2000 yen
Max 10 participants – so reserve your tickets today! https://thefeminineeye.peatix.com/
Proceeds will go to TELL and FEW, For Empowering Women, Japan
http://refugeesinternationaljapan.org/
Photo Exhibit and Reception in support of Refugees International Japan
Thursday, September 13, Reception 6:30-9:00pm
Venue: E&M gallery in Nishi Azabu.
The gallery will be showing an exhibition of rock legend photos and they
have offered an evening for RIJ. The reception will run from 18.30 to
21.00.
There is no entry fee but donations are welcome.
Get more information by contacting RIJ by email at info@rij-npo.org
 Friday September 28, 12:00 - 5:00
F1 Race Night
Get in the mood ahead of the Japan F1 Grand Prix at Suzuka.
Try your hand at competing on the best F1 circuits. Teams of 4 will
compete against each other on the amazing eXcape simulators. It’s so
real, you’ll think you are really on the race track. Head-to-head
challenge with friends, colleagues and rival companies.
Circuit information, driving tips and online practice sites an be
provided beforehand and simulator driving staff can coach drivers on the
evening. Inbetween you can try your hand at batak – to measure reaction
time and hand-eye coordination.
Location: House of Aston Martin Aoyama
Address: 1-2-3 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Find out more: https://rij-npo.org/en/fundraising/f1-race
 FEW: For Empowering Women in Japan
http://fewjapan.com/
Monthly meeting second Thursday of the month
Wednesday September 12, 7:00-10:00
Participation Fee: FEW Members - Regular/Long Distance / NGO/NPO (2,000
JPY) / Associate (1,500 JPY) / Guests - Regular (5,000 JPY) / Students
(ID required) & Interns (3,000 JPY)
Rina Bovrisse – The Accident Activist : From Chanel to Governor of Tokyo?
Jambo
 Mirai no Mori helps marginalised youth in the outdoors - f
ind out more http://mirai-no-mori.jp
Contact us by email: info@mirai-no-mori.jp
Find out more about Mirai no Mori : https://mirai-no-mori.jp/
RFTC’s Casino Night 2018
September 7, 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Registration deadline => Friday, August 31
the 2018 theme is “New Orleans”, with live jazz and blues, popular
cocktails, beer, wine, and spicy New Orleans cuisine prepared by chef
Sohan Ahluwalia of Bourbon Street–Louisiana Kitchen fame.
Venue: at the Ritz Carlton
Minimum donation: 17,500JPY / person, 175,000JPY / table for 10 (including buffet dinner and drinks)
※ Additional game entry fee of the amount of your choice!
Games Available: Blackjack, Texas Hold’em Poker, Roulette, Big Six, Craps & Slot Machines
Join RFTC Foundation friends for an evening in New Orleans — food,
drinks, music, live gaming, auctions, entertainment, and loads of fun.
Come … let the good times roll!
All proceeds raised will go towards the Foundation’s community outreach
programs including The Lemon Project seminars and publication of PiNK, a
quarterly bilingual magazine for women’s health.
Find out more: https://rftcjapan.org/en/casino-night/
Amnesty International Japan
Upcoming events listing: http://www.amnesty.or.jp/get-involved/event/
Most Sat afternoons they also have seminars on the death penalty https://www.amnesty.or.jp/get-involved/event/2018/0324_7327.html
 Tokyo English Network (AITEN)
Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=17073295569&ref=ts
HP(Japanese):http://www.amnesty.or.jp/
Yukata Party and Walk
Friday Sept.4 7:45pm until late
Experience a little Japanese culture and make new friends, wearing
yukata while strolling around Kanda, one of the more traditional parts
of Tokyo, in the cool of a summer evening. Everyone will receive a free
drink, and there will also be a fun, prize quiz.
＊If you have a yukata, please bring one; our staff will help you dress.
Everyone wearing yukata for the event will receive a second free drink.
No need to worry if you don’t; just join us in your everyday clothes !
If you would like to participate, please send your name and email address to info@amnesty.or.jp / or call TEL 03-3518-6777
http://www.amnesty.or.jp/en/get-involved/yukata_party.html
The German Embassy is sponsoring a Kids Art Contest "My Germany 2018”
Deadline Friday September 14
In its eleventh year, the German Embassy's sponsored painting contest
"My Germany" aims to develop an interest in German language and culture.
The 2018 theme: "Waku Waku Germany"
Who may apply: any primary or junior high school students living in Japan may apply
Submissions: up to four pages of standard drawing paper (38 cm x 54 cm)
Materials: all types are welcome: color pencils, crayons, paints, etc.
Green Peace Japan
They have a number of events and timely reports about food safety,
seafood sustainability, the opening of nuclear power plants in Japan.
Find out more here: http://www.greenpeace.org/japan/ja/news/
about Green Peace International http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/
350.org Japan has a lot going on! Join this grassroots effort to protect our planet.
Lets divest campaign: https://letsdivest.jp/
Find out more : http://world.350.org/ja/
Give2Asia Foundation
has initiated CSR consulting work to develop more sustainable CSR
programs for international companies in Japan. The new program includes
staff trainings in strategic community partnership and program development as well as matching community and nonprofit needs. If your company is interested in finding out more. please contact either Aqeela (info@give2asia.org) or Sarajean (srossitto@give2asia.org)
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Training Programs
Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ)
Continuing Education offers non-credit courses designed to meet the diverse educational objectives of students.
https://www.tuj.ac.jp/cont-ed/about/form-info-session.html
Tsuda Open University, Global education for sustainable development (GESD) program
Current International Development Issues (Saturday mornings)
Writing on International Development Issues (Tuesday and Thursday nights)
Find out more: http://tou.tsuda.ac.jp/guide/titp/
Diversity Dojo
Resilience Women’s Program
One Saturday per month, 14.00 – 16.00pm
Each month there is a different theme
Sat August 11th about the Abuser
September 15th Self Esteem
The Women’s Program is a series of talks on topics related to trauma and
abuse. It is a space for women who want to learn more about these
issues, whether or not they have personal experience of trauma.
Participants will not be asked to share any personal experiences, but
there will be opportunities for private reflection throughout the talks.
LOCATION Studio R, Omote-sando
COST 500 yen per session
Registration not necessary,
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Charlotte Goff, charlotte@resilience.jp
Japan Fundraising Association
Events and training programs http://jfra.jp/frj/
Did you know September 1 is disaster prevention day?
 Introductory tips to prepare yourself for disasters. We
can all be better prepared for the possible disasters that may strike
where we live and work. So let give a few simple tips to get you
started:
- Consider what disasters might occur where you live and work
- Prepare basic necessities for 3 days
- Identify possible escape route
- Prepare inside the home or workplace. Stabilize furniture so it’s a safe space to live and work
- Identify the closest the closest evacuation locations and wells for safe access to water
- Decide upon communication strategies with family and friends.
- On
September 2, for Disaster Prevention Day 2018, join a drill in your
local community or one of the Metropolitan government drills. Your get
information about events here: http://www.bousai.metro.tokyo.jp/foreign/english/bousai/2000008/2001910/2002035.html
- If
this seems confusing or overwhelming, contact me about running a Basic
Disaster Preparation seminar/workshop for your school, company or
organization. I have a few different workshops that run from 2 to 4
hours which can be adapted for employees, families, neighbors or
students.
SEMINARS AND PUBLIC LECTURES
- Venue: Sophia University, Bldg. 10, 3F, Rm 301
- Language: English / No registration necessary
- Events resume in September
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, JAPAN CAMPUS ICAS
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OPPORTUNITIES
TELL is looking
for volunteers for the Tokyo Tower Climb! The climb will be held on
Sunday, September 9, at 7:30am and TELL needs volunteers to help
preparing the event throughout the summer and on the big day. TELL has
partnered with one of Tokyo’s most revered structures, Tokyo Tower, to
offer an exciting opportunity that will challenge your endurance.
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day and people all around the
globe will be walking, marching or running to “take a step” to remove
stigmas around mental health. For more information visit:
telltowerclimb.com or contact Blake: event@telljp.com
Se cond Harvest Japan has intern opportunities available
in support of our ambitious project, “Tokyo2020: Food for 100,000.”
Aiming for Tokyo to have a food safety-net in place that can support
100,000 people by 2020. in collaboration with a wide range of
stakeholders such as food donors, financial supporters, government
agencies, faith-based groups, NPOs, and individuals. 2HJ aims to
increase the number of food pantries where people in need can access
food assistance. 2HJ needs people with all types of knowledge and skills
and will match the intern’s interest with project needs. Email
Intern@2hj.org if you are interested. Find out more: http://2hj.org/english/100000pj
Place To Grow, a 100% volunteer-led nonprofit that strives to connect and inspire
a rising generation of leaders in disaster-stricken Tohoku communities ,
has opening for people interested in supporting tohoku communities
either for weekend away volunteering or ongoing Tokyo team activities.
Two summer and several fall Tohoku Volunteer Road Trips
are being held – if interested please contact them as soon as possible
because seats rapidly up. Next Tohoku Volunteer Road trips 1) August
18-19 (TEEN volunteer weekend) 2) September 8-9(open to all) 3) October
27/28 (open to all) Volunteers depart Tokyo early on Saturday morning
and return late on Sunday night. Find out more:
http://www.placetogrow-ngo.org/activities
Project support teams need continuing Volunteers
from diverse backgrounds are needed to work from home, to support
different organizational functions including communications, social
media, Program development and fundraising. On the third Wednesday of
each month from 7:00pm volunteers gather to at Oakwood, in Ropponig
Midtown for a regular planning meeting. Find out more about Place to
Grow: http://www.placetogrow-ngo.org/
Refugees International Japan (RIJ) is looking for RIJ GOODWILL AMBASSADORS
to spread the message and information about RIH projects across
different networks and communities throughout Japan through their
goodwill, time and influence. Ambassadors reach out to their contacts by
1) Introducing to companies who can partner with RIJ in the long term,
2) Ideating and organizing fundraising events with the RIJ team 3)
Supporting our efforts to expand the volunteer network 4) Participating
with corporate teams in fundraising events 5) Collaborating and
partnering with RIJ in joint speaking opportunities. If you are a
motivated and busy person who is willing to devote a small amount of
time connecting the cause of refugees with your personal and corporate
connections, you would be
perfect for the role – please contact them at info@rij-npo.org. Find out more about RIJ : https://rij-npo.org
Peace Boat is
always looking for on board volunteers. If you speak Japanese, English,
Spanish, Chinese or Korean, then this opportunity may be for you! Peace
Boat's Global Voyages are made possible by the assistance of a
dedicated team of volunteer interpreters, and we are always open to
applications from talented individuals. This page provides all the
information you will need to apply. http://peaceboat.org/english/?menu=113
https://www.chinafes.net/
Yoyogi Park Event space
China festival Sept 8 and 9
http://www.ari-edu.org/en/volunteer/
- ARI welcomes volunteers! You are invited to help change the world by
being part of a community doing sustainable organic farming and
leadership training. There are short term and long term volunteer
positions available. At ARI, participants from Japan, Southeast Asia,
Africa, & South America will be working alongside you. It is often
hard to determine who benefits most from being at ARI, so come
experience ARI for yourself! Asian Rural Institute
Location: Ueno Park For further info: https://www.facebook.com/events/145978446103653
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