Monday, June 10, 2019

June/July 2019 Tokyo Community News

Hello!
Another busy month of training programs, public events and rainy season. Please be sure to send your upcoming event for the summer (July August) issue by July 4!
Keep dry!!
Sarajean
https://sarajeanrossitto.wordpress.com/

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Next Deadline:  July 4
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This month's highlights
Sophia University Global Action, Monthly Panel series on CSR
June 25  Holistic CSR: practices in the supply chain
How and why corporations are taking responsibility for the full lifecycle of products
Panelists:
Connor McVeigh, Vice President of Supply Chain,
McDonald’s Company (Japan), Ltd.

 Learn how McDonald’s works with its suppliers and the community to leverage its scale for good!
Shigefumi Yamaura, CSR Coordinator, H&M Japan
 Find out what H & M is doing to ensure their production practices are sustainable!
URL: https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/event/2019/0521_GlobalCompetencyProgram.html
Contact: sophia.Global.Action@gmail.com
EVENT UPDATES POSTED ONLINE: https://www.facebook.com/events/2209232985819907/
Free
No prior registration necessary
Location: Sophia University, 7-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8554
Map link to campus: http://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/info/access/directions/access_yotsuyaIn English; without translation.
Open to the public; no charge, no prior registration necessary
General information: https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/event/2019/0521_GlobalCompetencyProgram.html

Details on June and July events forthcoming:
July 16  CSR & Corporate Community Engagement
Developing strategic collaborations between sectors to deal with social issues
EVENT UPDATES POSTED ONLINE: https://www.facebook.com/events/324624364893810/

Introductory Conflict Mediation Skills training workshop
On July 11 and 18,  I will be co-facilitating  2 workshops on Collaborative Communcations using some of the skills we have been developing in the Conflict mediation group . Similar to the training we did at ARI, we will include some basic communications improvement techniques as well as an introduction to conflict mediation include simple  skills you can use in daily life.  These basic techniques will help make conversations and collaborations more effective and productive.
After June 14 get more details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/888773048122136/
Participation fee 10,000 yen by July 1, 15,000 yen afterwards
To find out more, contact Rose.ito@gmail.com.

Disturbance:
Excited to work again with Rachel Walzer (See SEVEN posting 2 years ago.) Although I cannot be in the show, i am supporting PR and outreach.
“Disturbance” is musical theatre work which will premier in Tokyo インJuly. The Show is based on the book by Ivy Alvarez, produced by Tony Award-winning producer Mark Ferris and directed by Rachel Walzer. “Disturbance” tells the story of a family affected by domestic violence over many years. This culminates in a horrific double-murder suicide when the husband and father kills both his son and wife before committing suicide. A daughter, who lives elsewhere, survives this tragedy.  “Disturbance” will premiere at Musicasa, Tokyo with performances scheduled for 2nd, 3rd and 4th July, 2019. Looking for 3-6 people to help with PR and ticket sales. To get involved, please contact Rose.ito@gmail.com.
Links with more info:
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheDisturbanceProject/
Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/theDisturbanceProject/

 
Fellow DAJ Members, its election time so let me remind you about the KEY DATES AND DEADLINES
June 14 => National officers and Kanto Officer ELECTIONS DEADLINE (POST OR FAX ONLY)
June 16 => DAJ 
Elections Vote Count 2-3 pm Get more info here=> https://www.facebook.com/events/2739672816106164/


Did you know the voting right of Canadians living abroad has been restored??? (yes, it was taken away!!) thanks to a  Supreme Court decision. So please be sure to register, and share this link here it is:  http://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=vot&dir=reg%2Fsvr&document=page-f&lang=e&fbclid=IwAR1jjp3RmwXZ7jg5TfntSa-sr5Rt_Bi5A8GWxMUKe21dMsbTxs6B6w9PENo

Some of you know my friend Robin Lewis, from PBV, co-founder of social innovation Japan, world Bank consultant and all around good guy. His latest column is 25 Opportunities For Volunteering and Social Good in Japan A guide to volunteering, philanthropy and social impact opportunities in Japan. Have a look!!! there are many organizations who need you!  https://medium.com/social-innovation-japan/25-opportunities-for-volunteering-and-social-good-in-japan-9e3a6eca552d?fbclid=IwAR3tu5J9ynGEd5kN4UtIWx66YbieYZBi6k5JwFUUkf2ah6_2ZOL5c1_Buqs

 Nonprofit NGO community events and programs

Signs From Nature / 気候変動と日本

Thursday, June 13, 7pm - 9pm
Venue: Skyhall, Toyo University, 5-28-20, Bunkyo 112-8606
Screening of the new Japanese film "Signs from Nature". Join us to observe the effects of climate change on people in a few locations across Japan. Also meet a special guest, Mio Matsuoka, a star of the film.
The event will be suitable for English or Japanese speakers..
Price: Free!

Registration page here.
Email enquiries: climateactionjp@gmail.com
Nerd Nite #34: Drones N' Bones
Friday June 14 doors open 19:30, start 20:00, finish 22:30

Every month we gather 3 smart speakers and a curious crowd. In June, Nerd Nite Tokyo turns 3! We'll have explosive drone video, the story of a dinosaur hunter and the glossiest goop you ever did see (seriously, it's high-res). Be there and be square to grab some birthday swag.
Drinks (both alcoholic and non) and food from Tiny Peace Kitchen will be available. Eat, drink and be square-y! Kids are also welcome at Nerd Nite.
Where: Nagatacho GRID B1F (https://goo.gl/maps/mc5YMnFPuSS2)
Price: ¥1000 at the door
Speakers:
Democrats Abroad Biannual National Elections vote count
Sunday June 16, 2:00-3:30
Find out more online:
DAJ Website https://www.democratsabroad.org/jp
DAJ Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/demsabroadjapan/

Refugee Lives inside a Camp: Ethnographic Work with Liberian Refugees in Ghana
Monday, June 17 19:10-20:40
Speaker: Naohiko Omata
Venue: Sophia University, Bldg. 10, 3F, Rm 301
Language: English / No registration necessary
This talk is organized by Prof. David H. Slater (FLA) for ICC Research Unit "Digital Social Science and Oral Narrative Research"
Institute of Comparative Culture (ICC) Sophia University
7-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8554, JAPAN
Web: http://icc.fla.sophia.ac.jp/ <http://icc.fla.sophia.ac.jp/>

Test your general knowledge at the Amnesty International pub quiz
Wednesday, June 19, 7:30pm~10:00pm
Amnesty International Tokyo English Network (AITEN*) invites you to a fun event with serious aims: answer general knowledge questions to show what you know for prizes, maybe learn a few things (especially about human rights and current affairs), meet a multinational crowd of like-minded people, and  support AI's work promoting and protecting human rights for all.
¥1,000 per person to play.  Up to five members on a team. Prizes for the winning teams!  If you don't have a team, we'll help you to find or make one.
The Hobgoblin, Shibuya 3F, Ichiban Building, 1-3-11 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku
For more about AITEN: 
<www.aiten.info> 
or <www.facebook.com/aitenjapan>

Marriage Equality in Asia & the Business Case for Equal Marriage
Thursday, June 20   19:00 - 21:00
1F Parliament student lounge, Azabu Hall
Temple University, Japan Campus
2-8-12 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo

https://www.tuj.ac.jp/icas/event/marriage-equality-in-asia/

Perfect Liars Club Tokyo June edition
Friday, June 21,  8:00-10:00
Venue Good Heavens British Bar Tokyo
Tickets https://perfectliarsclubapril.peatix.com/
*Get there early for your choice of seats.
Or buy a fancy ticket to reserve a seat if you can't get there early.
*Show is in English. Come if you are fluent or practicing.
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/2148704671862598/
https://www.perfectliarsclub.com/tokyo-shows.html

Sophia University Institute of Comparative Culture Lecture Series 2019
Transgender issues today: A personal discussion with Jessica Lynn
Monday  June 24th, 18:30-20:00,
Room 301, 3F, Building 10, Sophia University
This talk is organized by Professor David H. Slater in cooperation with Sonja Dale, PhD.
http://icc.fla.sophia.ac.jp/html/events/2019-2020/190624_Jessica_Lynn.pdf 
Language: English / No Prior registration necessary
Institute of Comparative Culture (ICC) Sophia University: 7-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8554, JAPAN/ Web:
http://icc.fla.sophia.ac.jp/

Reiwa One: A Political Outlook
Wednesday, June 26   19:30 - 21:00
1F Parliament student lounge, Azabu Hall
Temple University, Japan Campus
2-8-12 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo https://www.tuj.ac.jp/icas/event/reiwa-one-a-political-outlook/
 

In Making an Attractive City
peaker: Ando Tadao (Architect)
Wednesday, June 26, 6:00–7:15 pm
(Cocktail party 7:15–8:00 pm)
This year, I-House is holding special talk events and meetings exclusively for IHJ members, inviting world-renowned individuals as guest speakers. Our first guest will be the prominent architect Ando Tadao. In commemoration of the program kickoff, we will be opening it to the public. Following the talk, there will be a cocktail party. We hope it would be a good opportunity for all participants to deepen friendships among one another.
Venue: Iwasaki Koyata Memorial Hall
Language: Japanese (without interpretation)
Admission: 6,000 yen (3,000 yen for IHJ members)
Registration deadline: Friday, June 7, 5:00 pm (JST)
* Participants will be selected by lottery.
DETAILS here

TELL Osaka Pub Quiz
Friday, June 28th, 8 p.m.
Location: TNT Craft Beer Pub (JR Taisho Stn, near Kyocera Dome)
Test your trivia knowledge before peak summer heat and brain melting season begins!
1000 yen/person to participate, with a maximum of 4 people/team. All proceeds go to TELL, to support mental health and well-being. Questions? email kansai@telljp.com 


StoneWall at 50
SAT, JUN 29 AT 1 PM
Showing at Tokyo Women's Plaza
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/750608742000901/
 

TELL July Pub Quiz Shibuya
WED, JUL 3 AT 8 PM

Time for our monthly pub quiz! We'll challenge you, stump you, and send you home with prizes. 1000 yen per person to participate, up to six members on a team. Email outreach@telljp.com to reserve a table for your team. Prizes for the top three teams. If you don't have a team, turn up and let the quizmaster know and we'll find you a team to play with.



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

 

Mirai no Mori helps marginalised youth in the outdoors - find 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/

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)
Training Programs
Community Theater & Arts News
Disturbance:
“Disturbance” is musical theatre work which will premier in Tokyo インJuly. The Show is based on the book by Ivy Alvarez, produced by Tony Award-winning producer Mark Ferris and directed by Rachel Walzer. “Disturbance” tells the story of a family affected by domestic violence over many years. This culminates in a horrific double-murder suicide when the husband and father kills both his son and wife before committing suicide. A daughter, who lives elsewhere, survives this tragedy.  “Disturbance” will premiere at Musicasa, Tokyo with performances scheduled for 2nd, 3rd and 4th July, 2019. Looking for 3-6 people to help with PR and ticket sales. To get involved, please contact Rose.ito@gmail.com.
Links with more info:
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheDisturbanceProject/
Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/theDisturbanceProject/


Yokohama Theater Group http://ytg.jp
 
Tokyo Sinfonia - 2019 events
  • 2019.6.29, 6.30  モーツァルト ピアノ マラソン  / 14:00  王子ホール (銀座)
  • Sara Buchner Mozart Piano Marathon 8 champagne concerts   Sat./Sun. 14:00   Oji Hall  (Ginza)
  • 2019.7.6, 7.7, 7.13, 7.14, 7.20, 7.21  モーツァルト ピアノ マラソン  /日 14:00
  • Sara Buchner Mozart Piano Marathon 8 champagne concerts   Sat./Sun. 14:00  Oji Hall  (Ginza)
  • 2019.8.2  アメリカ セレナーデ 3コースディナーコンサート  18:30 日本外国特派員協会
  • American Serenade dinner-concert   Fri. 18:30   Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan  (Nijubashi)
  • 2019.9.18  ワーグナー セレナーデ シャンパンコンサート    19:00  王子ホール (銀座)
  • Gluck Serenade champagne concert   Wed. 19:00   Oji Hall  (Ginza)
  • 2019.10.17  アントンハン シャブロフ 客演指揮セレナーデ    19:00  王子ホール (銀座)
  • Anton Shaburov Guest Conductor Serenade champagne concert   Thu. 19:00   Oji Hall
  • 2019.11.15  ドイツ セレナーデ 3コースディナーコンサート  18:30 日本外国特派員協会
  • German Serenade dinner-concert   Fri. 18:30   Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan  (Nijubashi)
  • 2019.12.18  ラフマニノフ セレナーデ シャンパンコンサート    19:00  王子ホール (銀座)
  • Rachmaninov Serenade champagne concert   Wed. 19:00   Oji Hall  (Ginza)
TICKETS
Sinfonia direct
tickets@tokyosinfonia.com
Peatix online http://tokyosinfonia-czech-serenade.peatix.com
Paypal online www.paypal.jp/tokyosinfonia.com
Information Tel (03) 3588 0738
You can purchase tickets online using the convenience of peatix or paypal. You may also contact the Tokyo Sinfonia directly by phone or
email at
tickets@tokyosinfonia.com so we can look after you personally.
More Information
http://www.tokyosinfonia.com
for more info tickets@tokyosinfonia.com
 
OPPORTUNITIES

Vote From Abroad
ELECTIONS
US Citizens -
www.votefromabroad.org


Did you know the right of Canadians living abroad has been restored??? (yes, it was taken away!!) thanks to a  Supreme Court decision. So please be sure to register, and share this link here it is:  http://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=vot&dir=reg%2Fsvr&document=page-f&lang=e&fbclid=IwAR1jjp3RmwXZ7jg5TfntSa-sr5Rt_Bi5A8GWxMUKe21dMsbTxs6B6w9PENo

"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


Advocacy Resources
#HearOurVote - register to vote now! .
UK citizenshttps://www.gov.uk/voting-when-abroad
Canada citizens http://www.elections.ca/
EU Citizens http://europa.eu/…/…/residence/elections-abroad/index_en.htm
US citizens https://www.votefromabroad.org/

There are many things you can do and The Action Network has free online tools you can use: https://actionnetwork.org


DAJ Speakeasy and Write-Your-Reps  on the 2nd Thursday of every month
7:30 - 9:30pm, at the Aldgate Pub in Shibuya.

Join us for food, drink, conversation and writing to our representatives to make your voice heard in D.C.
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/2457166797841925/?event_time_id=2457166821175256
For more information on future events please be sure to check out updates posted online:
The DAJ Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/demsabroadjapan/
The DAJ events page http://www.democratsabroad.org/jp_events
We are moving towards other actions and need everyone to join the struggle against injustice.  #gimme20min today and everyday - I truly believe you can change the world with 20 minutes of concrete action each day day.
RESOURCES - to CALL WRITE AND BE HEARD

US citizens - you can contact your rep on the phone, fax and by letter
https://www.contactingcongress.org/
https://5calls.org/
The attachment is an outline for a letter to your reps about current environment, climate and related issues. Get information on how climate change is affecting your state here http://climatenexus.org/…/regional-impacts/state-fact-sheet
A site for people who want to call their reps on a variety of issues. there are scripts and talking points - 100 calls in 100 days http://www.100calls100days.com/faq.html#subscribecalendar