Happy New Year and welcome to 2019!
No time like now to try something new and get involved in new
projects learn. This month i would like to feature several learning and
fun events to get you involved on these short cold days.
See you soon!
Sarajean
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Jan 2019 highlights
See below or the links for more details about these amazing opportunities!
Friday, January 11, 6:30-8:30pm
Speak out! Don’t freak out! Feeling Fear and Moving Through It to Reconnect & Let Your Voice Be Heard
Facilitator: Tish Robinson - see details below!
Sunday, January 20, 12noon-4pm
Women's Wave 2019: Do we need an equal rights amendment?
Location: Wesley Center
Organized by Women of the World March Tokyo & Democrats Abroad Japan Women’s caucus
Event page https://www.facebook.com/events/2122547031390324/
- see details below!
2019 JWLI Spring & Fall Program
JWLI offers an executive leadership development program that transforms
Japanese women to be action-oriented leaders with confidence to lead,
skills and knowledge to manage, and a plan to make social change in
Japan.
【Application deadline 】 January 31, 2019 - see details below!
Find out more: https://jwli.org/application/
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Nonprofit NGO community events and programs/
Thursday, January 10 6:30-8:00
The “petto buumu” and pet paraphernalia: Presentation featuring Margarita Winkel
This presentation focuses on the business surrounding these small pet
animals and how they fit into a wide-spread ‘hobby’ culture, an
important pillar of social life in the urban centres of Tokugawa Japan.
Sophia University, Yotsuya campus 7-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8554
Bldg. 10, 3F, Rm 301
No registration necessary
http://icc.fla.sophia.ac.jp/
Thursday January 10 & Tuesday January 15, 7-8:45
Tsuda Open University Global Education for Sustainable Development information session
Learn about the program and meet our instructors. Review program
materials and talk to professors about this semesters’ training
programs:
1) Sustainable Development Issues: Winter Intensive Course (4 Saturdays)
2) Professional Writing Skills: Project-Based Writing Skills (7 Wednesdays)
Tsuda University Sendagaya Campus, Sendagaya 1-18024
http://tou.tsuda.ac.jp/course/list/
Thursday, January 10, 7:30 - 9:00
Book Talk Dynasties and Democracy: The Inherited Incumbency Advantage in Japan
Featuring Daniel M. Smith (Associate Professor in the
Department of Government and Faculty Associate of the Reischauer
Institute of Japanese Studies at Harvard University)
Daniel M. Smith introduces a comparative theory to explain the
persistence of dynastic politics in democracies like Japan, and explores
the implications of this theory for candidate selection, election, and
cabinet promotion, as well as the impact of dynasties on the quality of
representation.
1F, Parliament student lounge, Azabu Hall, Temple University, Japan Campus
2-8-12 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
RSVP is encouraged (e-mail to icas@tuj.temple.edu), but not required.
https://www.tuj.ac.jp/icas/
Friday, January 11, 6:30-8:30pm
Speak out! Don’t freak out! Feeling Fear and Moving Through It to Reconnect & Let Your Voice Be Heard
How often have you wanted to speak up, but felt held back by fear? Then,
LATER, you learned that your ideas were exactly what was required to
succeed? You will leave this workshop with the awareness of how to take
the first step to cope with fear and risk AND survive, as a part of the
path to success. This starts an important habit of speaking up and
taking appropriate risks to make your voice heard, while maintaining
dignity and connection in the face of mistakes. You will also meet
interesting people and make new friends in the process! Welcoming for
non-native English speakers, who want to speak up in English!
VENUE: Arisu Iki Iki Plaza F3, across from Arisukawa Park
ADDRESS: 4-6-7-F3 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
CLOSEST STATIONS: 6 min walk from Hiroo, 20 min walk from Azabu Juban, 25 min walk from Shirokane Takanawa Stn.
MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/19mkYfRKggq
Facilitator: Tish Robinson teaches conflict mediation and team coaching
at Hitotsubashi University, having earned her Ph.D. and MBA from MIT.
Tish is now getting accredited as a body psychotherapist and somatic
coach, If you know of anyone interested in receiving somatic coaching,
please have them email Tish at: somaticcoachinginternational@gmail.com
REGISTER BY SIGNING UP ON MEETUP:
https://www.meetup.com/SPEAK-OUT-DONT-FREAK-OUT-TEAM-COACHING-IN-ENGLISH-IN-HIROO/events/257676598/
Friday January 11, 7:30 - 10:30
Learning to fly at Nerd Nite: talks on invented languages, skydiving, and more!
Nerd Nite Tokyo is a monthly evening of thinking and drinking featuring
smart speakers and a curious crowd. Speakers at Nerd Nite Tokyo are
passionate experts in topics
Nagatacho GRID, Tokyo
https://grid.tokyo.jp/
Entrance fee: 1000 yen at the door
More information: http://tokyo.nerdnite.com
Details on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/337043243512349/
Saturday, January 12, 10:00– 12:00
Temple University, Japan Campus Continuing Education program Information Session
Learn all about TUJ Continuing Education, our instructors, and the
courses. You will also be able to browse through the textbooks for some
of our courses. Meet Teachers and Review program materials and take a
brief tour of Temple University, Japan Campus's Facilities (Optional)
Temple University, Japan Campus Continuing Education
1F, Parliament student lounge, Azabu Hall, Temple University, Japan Campus
2-8-12 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Minato-ku,
https://www.tuj.ac.jp/cont-ed/about/form-info-session.html
Saturday Jan 12 1:30 – 5:00pm
International Symposium: Women’s global leadership
This symposium aims to build a foundation for the exploration and the
praxis of the promotion of women’s global leadership. Sharing the
experiences of these universities offers an opportunity to learn from
each other. Cooperation across cultural and ideological lines is
essential to realize a more rewarding world in this age of
globalization. Being sensitive to such a contextual change should make
this symposium a forum for reframing the ever-developing discussion on
women’s leadership. Simultaneous interpretation available
(English-Japanese)
Ochanomizu University, Building 2, Room 201 Inter-faculty
2-1-1 Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-8610, Japan
E-mail：info@cc.ocha.ac.jp
Prior registration required: https://crdeg.cf.ocha.ac.jp/ocha2/Leadership/2019sympoGWL
Wednesday, January 16, 7:30 to 10:00 pm
Amnesty International Pub Quiz
The Hobgoblin (British-style pub), Shibuya
It's an informal, fun event: you play in a team (of up to five people)
to answer general knowledge questions; the highest-scoring teams win
prizes!
The Hobgoblin offers a top-notch menu including vegan options, plus a wide choice of draft and bottled beers.
There's always a friendly, international crowd, and you'll be supporting the world's largest human rights group.
Come as a team, or just turn up and we'll help you to find or to make a team.
¥1000 per person to play.
All proceeds go to Amnesty International Japan (AIJ).
Organized by AITEN, Amnesty's English-speaking group in Tokyo.
For more details and directions to the venue:
<www.aiten.info> or <www.facebook.com/aitenjapan>
Thursday January 17, 7:30- 8:00
BCCJ Shinnenkai 2019
Join the British Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the beginning of 2019
and toast a successful year ahead, with around 100 Chamber members and
guests from to celebrate the beginning of 2019 and toast a successful
year ahead, with around 100 Chamber members and guests from across the
Tokyo business community.
Guests can enjoy a mouth-watering winter warmer buffet (fitting for the
upcoming Year of the Pig?!); an unbeatable selection of free-flow drinks
and even a designer garden (bring your coats!). In addition to the
usual festivities, we will also be revealing plans for an exciting new
Chamber vision project in the year ahead, supporting our mission of
building bridges between Japan and the UK. As friends, colleagues,
clients and acquaintances return from the holidays, bright-eyed and
brimming with new year's resolutions, this is a social evening not to be
missed.
Palazzo Ducale Azabu 7-12-27 Roppongi Minato-ku
Access https://palazzo-ducale.jp/access/
Member Cost: ¥6,000 Non-Members Cost: ¥8,000
Find out more: https://www.bccjapan.com/events/
https://www.bccjapan.com/events/2019/1/bccj-shinnenkai-new-year-party-2019/
Thursday January 17 7:30-9:00
The Taiwan Expedition and new perspectives on Japanese imperialism and the Meiji Restoration
Robert Eskildsen Senior Associate Professor, Department of History,
International Christian University will talk about 1874 Japanese
government expedition sent to southern Taiwan ostensibly to punish
indigenous villagers who had murdered dozens of people from Ryu kyu .
Contemporary records show that the Japanese government also intended to
establish colonies in southern and eastern Taiwan and it justified its
colonial intent based on the argument that a state must spread
civilization and political authority to territories where it claimed
sovereignty. Because it took place in the context of the unequal treaty
system in East Asia and during the contentious early years in the Meiji
period, the expedition shows that Japanese imperialism developed in a
dynamic relationship with Western imperialism and it emerged as part of
the process of consolidating government power in Japan after the Meiji
Restoration.
Venue: Sophia University, Bldg. 10, 3F, Rm 301
Language: English / No registration necessary
http://icc.fla.sophia.ac.jp/
http://icc.fla.sophia.ac.jp/html/events/2018-2019/190117_Eskildsen.pdf
Thursday, January 17 7:00 – 9:00
Startup Lady Presents at Venture Cafe
Startup Lady is a non-profit, educational organization that provides
360° support for women who are current- and future entrepreneurs. Female
empowerment doesn’t just lie with change happening within her, but also
the people around her. Our slogan, “Be the game changer” is not gender
specific – both men and women have the power to think differently about
social expectations and influence the people around them. Through events
and socials, we strive to create the experience of belonging and
thriving in a supportive community of entrepreneurial-minded women. Both
Japanese and non-Japanese are welcome; this is a bilingual event.
Thursday Gatherings are the signature events for Venture Café and will
take place every Thursday between 4pm – 9pm at Toranomon Hills Café. The
events will differ from week to week but will include lectures, speaker
panels, and breakout sessions from a diverse range of industries. This
is a great opportunity for innovators to be inspired, discover new
opportunities, and connect with innovators.
Join. Partner. Connect.
VENUE Toranomon Hills Cafe
〒105-0001 Tokyo, Minato, Toranomon, 1 Chome−23−1
https:// startuplady.org
https://www.facebook.com/events/1144506565716863/
Friday, Jan 18 8:00-10:00 PM
Perfect Liars Club - New Year Cheer Edition
Perfect Liars Club is the smash hit US comedy story interrogation show
taking Tokyo by storm. Four people tell a story, and three are
completely true. But one person is telling you a lie. Listen, laugh,
interrogate, vote. Can you spot the liar?All the hyped up celebrations
are over and now it's January. The weather is bland and cold and your
next vacation seems so distant. That's why there's the New Year Cheer
Edition. An evening with good people, unbelievable stories and a chance
to make your January cheerier. Shows have sold out with standing room
only, so get organised and plan your happiness. Happy New Year!
Venue Good Heavens British Bar Tokyo
http://t-heavensdoor.jugem.jp/http://t-heavensdoor.jugem.jp/
5-32-5 Daizawa, Setagaya, Tokyo
Buy tickets at:https://perfectliarsnewyearcheer.peatix.com/https://perfectliarsnewyearcheer.peatix.com/
Sunday, January 20, 12noon-4pm
Women's Wave 2019: Do we need an equal rights amendment?
Casual discussion over lunch about gender issues in Japan will be
followed by presentations on the merits and demerits of enshrining
women’s rights in a nation’s constitution. Discussion about systems and
guarantees in various countries will be followed a workshop focused on
concrete actions we can take to promote gender equality.
Location: Wesley Center
Cost 2000 yen (light lunch included)
Organized by Women of the World March Tokyo and Democrats Abroad Japan Women’s caucus
Event page https://www.facebook.com/events/2122547031390324/
General information page https://www.facebook.com/groups/197623700694595
Monday January 21 12:00 – 2:00
Global Diversity Management Lunch Seminar and workshop
Kiyo Weiss, the Director of Regional and Premium Sales Asia Pacific at
Air Canada, will serve as the distinguished guest speaker. The seminar
will be moderated by CCCJ Honorary Adviser, Akiko Kosuda. After Ms.
Weiss' talk, there will be an opportunity for group discussion. Lunch
and tea will be provided to all attendees.
The Embassy of Canada to Japan, Executive Dining Room (4F)
Price: 2000 yen for Members, 3000 yen for Non-Members
**Guests are required to present a government issued photo ID at entrance. A mandatory bag check will also be conducted.
Thursday Jan 24 7:00-9:00pm
Film Screening “Curiosity, Adventure & Love” Documentary Screening with Director Sunshine Lichauco de Leon
Curiosity, Adventure & Love weaves together 3 threads — the life of a
105-year-old American who journeys to the Philippines alone in the
1930’s at age 18, the history of the country that she has witnessed, and
the wisdom of a woman whose indomitable spirit has inspired the
thousands who have known her.
The screening will be followed by Q&A with Director and Freelance Journalist Sunshine Lichauco de Leon.
Language: in English with Japanese subtitles.
Venue: Temple University, Japan Campus 1F, Parliament student lounge, Azabu Hall
2-8-12 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Details: https://www.tuj.ac.jp/icas/event/curiosity-adventure-love-documentary-screening-with-director-sunshine-lichauco-de-leon/
Friday January 25 10:00 - 12:00
Lean In Japan Entrepreneurs Playing Big Session 4
Female entrepreneurs across Japan meet online once a month via zoom
Monthly. Hybrid face to face/zoom meeting in Tokyo. Jan focus; Playing
Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead,
Focusing this month on the “little things” we do in our speech and
writing that diminish our impact. How to let them go, and what to do
instead.
Lean In Japan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/leaninjapanentrepreneurs
Saturday January 26 5 PM – 7 PM 
Baye McNeil “Perpetual Gaijin: On Being the Other at Home and Abroad” Lecture and QA
Baye McNeil has been “other” all of his life. Growing up in America in
the 1970s in an environment where the Pan-African / Black Power movement
was strong, Baye was indoctrinated into activism from a very young age.
But by the time he was an adult, a life of activism and “otherization”
in America had taken its toll and he sought a new environment.
Ironically, it was as a Black man in Japan–struggling under the Japanese
brand of “otherization”–that he began to embrace the activism of his
youth as an indelible part of who he was. In this presentation, Baye
will discuss race, perception, and how he overcame obstacles to find
himself abroad, embracing the desire to make a difference and to have a
positive impact on society. It is Baye’s firm belief that everyone has
the potential (and the responsibility) to be a part of the change the
world needs now.
Cost: 3,000 yen
How to Apply: If you are interested in attending this session, send a
request to info@sunandmoon.jp with the workshop title in the subject.
Include your full NAME, ADDRESS, and PHONE NUMBER. A Facebook RSVP may
not be counted as an actual RSVP.
For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/277182626315741/
Saturday January 26
4th annual Inter-Chamber Ski Race.
Ski, snow, fun, race, family and friends Networking at a mountain
retreat while enjoying a good time with friends, family and business
contacts is the promise of the Inter-Chamber Ski Race series. Open also
to snowboarders it brings together members of foreign business chambers
in Japan, members of the Japanese business community, local top contacts
from Nagano and friends of Alpine winter sports. Supporting chambers
include the chambers from Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Italy,
Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.
About the Ski Race:
–– two runs, starting at 9:30 am
start a little bit earlier, finish around lunch time on Saturday to have Saturday afternoon free for skiing
– registration for the race is done by the Hakuba tourism agency
– evening party with great food and raffle prizes
– evening party venue, Hakuba Tokyu Hotel, 1F Grand Hall
– support by the local ski school and tourism office for setting up the race
Location: Happo-One, Hakuba, Nagano, http://www.happo-one.jp/english/
If you have no ski equipment, no worries! There are plenty of rental shops
Participation Fee:
Race: JPY 2,500 per adult, JPY 1,250 for minors under 20
Award Party: JPY 5,500 for participants over 12yr, JPY 2,500 for children up to 12 years, free for children under 3yr
Registration: Directly with Austrian Business Council
Event Details https://www.abc-jpn.net/
REGISTER HERE: https://www.abc-jpn.net/events/4th-inter-chamber-ski-race/
Jambo events
Jan 12th Ichikawa City Walk
Jan 13th 1) Environmental Restoration Project & 2) Arakawa River Clean Up
Jan 14th Mt. Nokogiri & Daffodil Road
Jan 19th 1) MusashiItsukaichi Hiking & River Sunset & 2) Edogawa Garbage Pick-up and Dinner (Separate Events)
Jan 26th Let’s climb the highest mountain inside Yamanote Line
Jan 27th Chichibu Hiking
Details are on the Facebook pages: https://www.facebook.com/JAMBO.int/
Find out more: http://jambointernational.org/en/category/event/page/2/
Please see information online to make reservations) & Christmas
Illuminations! For any questions, feel free to contact David at jambodave@green.email.ne.jp
Find out more http://jambointernational.org/en
https://www.facebook.com/JAMBO.int/
February events
Saturday, February 2 5pm-8pm
Wine and Chocolate Pairing, Pre-Valentine Party in Omotesando
Come and experience special tastes and sensations with our marriage of Chocolate and wines.
We will surprise you with a mouth-watering experience of pairing chocolates and Wines.
Here is what you’ll get with the entrance fee (5000-7000yen per person):
7 different kinds of wines and 6 kinds of chocolates
A lecture on how to pair wines with Chocolate
Artworks from two artists in a stylish venue
Three hours of heaven: education, fun and sweet time
Only 25 spots are available, therefore better you reserve early!
Details & Reservations:
http://www.tokyowineevents.com/product/wine-and-chocolate-pairings/
https://www.facebook.com/events/271230753546058
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN
FEW: For Empowering Women in Japan
http://fewjapan.com/
Monthly meeting second Thursday of the month
Jambo
For any questions, feel free to contact David at jambodave@green.email.ne.jp
Find out more http://jambointernational.org/en
Run For The Cure Find out more: https://rftcjapan.org/
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
Japan Fundraising Association
Events and training programs http://jfra.jp/frj/
SEMINARS AND PUBLIC LECTURES
- Venue: Sophia University, Bldg. 10, 3F, Rm 301
- Language: English / No registration necessary
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, JAPAN CAMPUS ICAS
- https://www.tuj.ac.jp/icas
- Azabu Hall, Temple University, Japan Campus
- 1F Parliament Student Lounge
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ICAS events usually start at 19:30 (Doors open at 19:00) but some events do start at 19:00 so its best to confirm before going.
Registration: RSVP is encouraged (e-mail to icas@tuj.temple.edu), but not required. Note: All ICAS events are held in English, open to the public, and admission is free unless otherwise noted.
Venue: Most events are held at TUJ at the Parliament student lounge on the 1st floor of Azabu Hall 2-8-12 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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OPPORTUNITIES
2019 JWLI Spring & Fall Program
Japan Women Leadership Initiative offers an executive leadership
development program that transforms Japanese women to be action-oriented
leaders with confidence to lead, skills and knowledge to manage, and a
plan to make social change in Japan.
JWLI…
- Transforms you into an Action-Oriented Leader
- Boosts your confidence as a leader
- Refines your vision for social change into an achievable Action Plan
- Makes you a better public speaker
- Expands your network with successful social leaders in Boston and Japan
The Fellows will receive:
- Personal growth leave to be an action-oriented leader
- Skills and knowledge from hands-on training with successful social sector organizations
- Participate in Babson College’s “Women’s Leadership Program: From Opportunity to Action”
- Coaching
and mentorship to develop and implement a 2-year Action Plan, an
achievable roadmap to turn a dream vision of social change into reality
in Japan
For the 2019 programs, they will be accepting both the Spring and the Fall applications during the same application period.
【Application deadline 】 January 31, 2019
【Program Periods】
Spring: April 16, 2019 〜 May 10, 2019
Fall: October 7, 2019 〜 November 1, 2019
Find out more: https://jwli.org/application/
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