Author of Slumdog Millionaire Speaks
Venue: Embassy of India, Tokyo
Fee: 5000yen
Please RSVP by Oct 26 to Katsuki Sakai Katsuki.Sakai@asian-university.org
Friday, November 5, 6:00pm~9:30pm.
TELL’S 15th Annual Connoisseurs’ Auction
Hosted at the Italian Ambassador’s Residence, situated on a 17th Century garden marking a historical site in Mita.
Tickets (Y16,000 minimum donation per person) require advance payment and registration for security reasons.
Ticket application forms, forms for donations of gifts and prizes to be auctioned are available online:
http://www.telljp.com/index.php?/en/news_article/2010_connoisseurs_auction/
For more information contact event@telljp.com or call 03-4550-1191, Ext 213.
Saturday, November 6, 9:00 - 12:0
Global Campaign to Empower Americans Abused Abroad
Information Session & Training, Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center
VENUE: The American School in Japan (ASIJ), Early Learning Center (ELC)
Conference Room - Second Floor, 6-16-5 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-0032
Sessions and materials are provided free of charge. Please bring your own lunch, or lunch may be purchased at restaurants nearby.
To register for the Information Session, apply to become a Volunteer Ambassador, or if you have questions or comments, please contact AODVC at globalcampaign@866uswomen.org or call us at (+1) 503-203-1444.
Saturday, November 6, 2 - 4pm
Oxfam Japan IVG Awareness Workshop
Topic: Staying Afloat in a Globalized World: The Case of Trinidad and Tobago
Participation fee: ¥1000
Location: National Olympics Memorial Youth Center - Yoyogi Park / Sangubashi
Building Name and Room Number: Central Building/Room 406
Map: http://nyc.niye.go.jp/e/02informations/cont05.html
Reservations: Email oxfamjp.ivg.awareness@gmail.com
Instructors: Shivonne & Alecia
Thursday November 11, 7:00-9:30
FEW monthly meeting, Monthly networking+ presentation in English.
Communication strategy marketing model in the current economic market
November speaker: Chika Imakita, Marketing Manager, UPS
Location: The Wesley Center 6-10-11 Minami Aoyama, accessible from Shibuya Station or Omotesando station
Gmap for the Wesley Center, http://gmap.jp/shop-16001.html
Price: Members 3000 yen, Guests 6000 yen * includes light buffet and drinks
Get more information: www.fewjapan.com
Women’s Program English language series: seminars to help women who have been through abuse
Nov. 12 theme: Loss and grief
Dec. 10 theme: Tools to deal with trauma”
Location: Resilience Studio R (4-14-19-110A Jingumae, Shibuya-ku)
(see map
For more information, emailinfo@resilience.jp
Fee: 2,100 yen (sliding scale available)
(A more comprehensive series of workshops and seminars are also offered in Japanese. Please contact Resilience for the complete schedule.)
Nov 12-25 International Days for the Elimination of Violence against Women
If you know someone who needs help have them call: 0570-0-55210
Friday – Sunday, Nov. 12-14
Tokyo International Players 2nd Stage production this weekend.
Details soon at http://www.tokyoplayers.org/
Nov. 13-14: Banpaku Kinen Koen, Osaka. (A WorldShift event.) 10:00-16:00
Journey to Hope - A Refugee Experience: an interactive refugee experience using shipping containers
First Ever Refugee Mobile Learning Centers
COST: FREE!!!
Learn about refugees through the exhibits, displays, activities and entertainment.
Please check the website for details: www.refugeesinternationaljapan.org
Find the latest information about RIJ events and related news in one place at: http://rijblog.wordpress.com/
Tuesday through Thursday November 16-18, 7:30pm
Black Stripe Theater presents John Patrick Shanley's Pulitzer Prize winning DOUBT.
(See http://blackstripetheater.wordpress.com/ for details).
Venue: Iwato Theatre in Iidabashi
Access http://www.theatre-iwato.com/access/
Theatre Iwato, Iwato-cho, Shinjuku-ku on
The nearest station is Ushigome-kagurazaka (Exit A3) on the Oedo Line. Other close stations are Kagurazaka (Exit 1) and JR Iidabashi (West Exit).
Tickets: Reserved: 2,500, Unreserved: 3,000
For tickets, contact Black Stripe by e-mail blackstripetheater@yahoo.com, with the date/time of the show and the numbers of tickets you would like to reserve. Please be sure to include your full name and contact information.
Tuesday, November 16, 8 - 10:30pm
Oxfam Japan IVG Pub Quiz
Where: The FooTNiK, Ebisu (www.footnik.net)
¥1000 to play. Everyone welcome.
Limit 5 people per team (bring your own team or come solo and join the Oxfam team!)
Prizes, free shots and sausage rolls from John's Kitchen for all you clever clogs!
All proceeds go to Oxfam Japan.
Friday November 19, 6:30
TOKYO SINFONIA IN NOVEMBER
SCANDINAVIAN SERENADE - FCCJ dinner-concert, Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan (Yurakucho)
Table tickets: Group ￥8,445 each; Single ￥9,335
4-concert subscription ￥33,000 includes VIP seating & special benefits
3-course traditional Scandinavian dinner Cash bar
Tickets/Information
tickets@tokyosinfonia.com
www.tokyosinfonia.com
Friday, November 19, 7 - 8:30pm
Oxfam Japan International Volunteer Group Monthly Meeting
The Oxfam Japan International Volunteer Group is a volunteer-run fundraising committee that organizes unique, charity events in Tokyo in support of Oxfam Japan, an international NGO providing emergency relief and development projects worldwide. We create and run a variety of awareness and fundraising events aimed at having fun while making a difference. We welcome all fresh minds interested in event planning or fundraising to come along to our open, monthly meeting to find out more about what we do and how you can help. To express your interest in attending or for more info, please email oxfamjp.ivg.coordinator@gmail.com
Friday & Saturday, Nov. 19-20
Tokyo Theater For Children performance "The Pied Piper" at Tokyo American Club
Friday November 19 Friday 6:30 pm
Saturday, November 20 Saturday 11:00 am, 3:00 pm, 6:30 pm
Tickets: 2,500 yen per person (2 years and older)
Open to the Public. Open seating. Children are invited to sit on the floor.
More detiahttp://tokyotheatreforchildren.blogspot.com/
http://tokyotheatreforchildren.blogspot.com/
Monday, November 22 13:00-16:30
Domestic Violence Prevention lecture: featuring Lundy Bancroft
In English with Japanese translation
Venue: YMCA Asia Youth Center (near Suidobashi Station, Sobu Line)
Access info and map: http://www.ymcajapan.org/ayc/jp/index.htm
Fee 1000yen
Liited to 100 people only,
Advanced registration required. Please email your full name, org affiliation, phone number and that you heard about this event from FEW: event 1122@resilience.jp
Monday November 22nd, 18:30 – 20:30
“Teaching Peace Using Visual Media”
Speaker: Jin Naoko, Bridge for Peace
Venue: Bunkyo Civic Center, 4th Floor Kumin Kaigaishitsu A
Subway: Korakuen or Kasuga
Fee: free
Registration https://ssl.form-mailer.jp/fms/8bdd088e123268
Further info: Kasa / Asakawa kasan@mac.com
Wednesday, November 24th, 1930 ~ 2115
AITEN MONTHLY MEETING with FREEDOM TOAST CAFE:
What next for AIJ and AITEN? As a volunteer organization with limited resources, Amnesty International has to periodically choose and prioritize the issues that we work on worldwide. The latest AI Global Priority Statement for 2010 to 2012 has just been published. Therefore, this month we have invited AI Japan's Campaigns Coordinator, Kawakami Sonoko, to explain to AITEN members and supporters, in English, what the campaign priorities will be for AI Japan and AITEN in the next two years. Followed by Q&A.
All welcome! Bring a friend to introduce to AITEN!
Friendly, informal atmosphere, refreshments, raffle, letter-writing.
500 yen donation requested.
Location: Amnesty International Japan National Office
For map to venue: http://www.aiten.org
[Note that the building is opposite an NPC multi-storey car park.]
Sunday, November 28, 5 pm to 7 pm
Movie night at Heaven’s Door, Shimokitazawa.
Special program! The latest “Have I Got News for You” from the BBC! This month, instead of a movie or documentary, we’re bringing you an evening of laughter.
Curl up on one of the comfy sofas or chairs, get a drink in front of you, and enjoy two hours of comedy. Just the way to prepare for work on Monday!
Map on AITEN site and at http://www.heavensdoortokyo.com
Friday – Sunday November 26-28
Black Stripe Theater presents John Patrick Shanley's Pulitzer Prize winning DOUBT.
(See http://blackstripetheater.wordpress.com/ for details).
Fri. 11/26th, 7:30pm Sat. 11/27th, 2pm & 7:30pm Sun. 11/28th, 2pm & 7:30pm
Venue: Our Space, in Hatagaya
Access: http://www.maru-z.com/ourspace/Access.html
Tickets: Reserved: 2,500, Unreserved: 3,000
For tickets, contact Black Stripe by e-mail blackstripetheater@yahoo.com, with the date/time of the show and the numbers of tickets you would like to reserve. Please be sure to include your full name and contact information.
Saturday, November 27, 9:00-1:00
Run for the Cure® /Walk for Life,
A Run/walk around the Imperial Palace to raise awareness of breast cancer and raise money for educational and support organizations
Everyone will meet up in Hibiya Park before the run/walk
Participant donation of 5,000 per person
To register or for more information visit: www.runforthecure.org
Saturday, November 27, 6:30am - 7pm (approx.)
The IVG's Tokyo Yamathon: The Ultimate Urban Challenge 2010
This is a physical endurance event whereby teams of 3-4 people
walk (or run!) the Yamanote line in under 12 hours.
¥4000 per team to enter. Proceeds go to Oxfam Japan.
For more details, FAQ's and registration information, please see:
http://oxfam.jp/en/2010/10/oxfam_japan_ivg_presentsthe_to.html
Nov. 27th (Sat.), 2010 Doors open at 13:30 / Show starts at 14:00
Free The Children Japan（FTCJ）is an international organization of children helping children out of poverty through education.
This special event will be held on behalf of FTCJ to build a well to support children in underprivileged communities in India.
Place：Canadian Embassy B2 Theatre
(Aoyama-Itchome Station, 3 minutes walking from the exit 4)
address: 7-3-38 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8503, Japan
http://www.international.gc.ca/missions/japan-japon/site/images/map_tokyo.gi
-Artists：Dew http://dewy.jp/
-Ticket Prices：\3,500
Includes a copy of the Me to We Japanese version book by Craig and Marc Kielburger
-How to book seats, please go to the URL :
http://www.ftcj.com/php/charicon10/form.php
CONTACT INFO: Free The Children Japan, email charityconcert@ftcj.com
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December events:
Wednesday, December 1, 7:00-9:00
International development Seminar: Working children: How kids can change the world
Workshop on child labour and how children are making a difference(In Japanese)
Speaker: Sanae Nakajima, Chair, Board of Directors, Free The Children Japan
Location: Tsuda College Sendagaya Campus, 1Floor Conference Room, Tsuda Hall http://osc.tsuda.ac.jp/access.html
Fee: Free!
Registration: By telephone (03-3402-7333) or online (http://osc.tsuda.ac.jp).
Find out more at http://osc.tsuda.ac.jp/course/titp.html
Wednesday – Thursday, Dec. 1-2
Tokyo International Players family Christmas show at Tokyo American Club "Shape Up Santa"
Details soon at http://www.tokyoamericanclub.org/
December 2 - 5, 2010 (evening and matinee shows)
"Tartuffe" by Moliere. Directed by Andrew Woolner.
Venue: Ebisu Echo Theatre
Tickets: 4500 yen at the door, 4000 yen advanced sales and 2500 yen students
Get more information about Tokyo International Players online www.tokyoplayers.org
Friday, Dec. 3
"Caroling for Peace" (a bilingual service)
Coordinating organization: Peace Network
6:30 p.m. Okinawa puppet presentation,
7:00p.m. Interdenominational Prayer Service including special music, short message, and a peace hula dance
8:00 p.m. Peace Walk to Shibuya Station
Location: Tokyo Union Church in Shibuya on Omote Sando, 5-7-7 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
03-3400-0047
Free (Open to general public) Join all or just part of the events.
For more information contact: Claudia at
Friday Dec 3, 18:30 – 20:30
“Building a Culture of Peace through NVC, Non Violence Communication”
Speaker: Catherine Cadden, CNVC Trainer http://www.zenvc.org NVC: http://www.cnvc.org/
Venue: JICA Global Plaza 4-2-24 Hiroo, Shibuya-kuhttp://www.jica.go.jp/hiroba/english/map.html
1 minute walk from Hiroo station
Fee: free
Registration https://ssl.form-mailer.jp/fms/8bdd088e123268
Further info: Kasa / Asakawa kasan@mac.com
Saturday December 4, 4:00-11:00
Wakai: Politics
Pecha Kucha Night: Activists will present their work in “Pecha Kucha” style (www.pecha-kucha.org/), an innovative format conceived by KDa (www.klein-dytham.com/), which provide short, focused presentations.
Organizations featured: Amnesty, ACE, Free the Children and more!
Venue: Nitehi Works (in Yokohama) www.nitehi.jp
To get more information: Email: icas@tuj.ac.jp
Sunday, December 5 7:00pm til late
Amnesty International Tokyo English Network (AITEN)
HP(English):http://www.aiten.org
HP(Japanese):http://www.amnesty.or.jp/
Rock for a Free Burma!
Live music gig: What the Dickens, Ebisu.
Featuring: The Oscars (back by popular demand – great for dancing!)
Also: Tom Holliday (rock covers) and Burmese harp music.
Food, drinks, a great international crowd and a good cause!
Tell your friends on Facebook, Twitter, MeetUp and etc.
Tuesday, December 7 · 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Doctors of the World Japan Latin Jazz Charity Concert
jazz band SOIL&”PIMP” SESSIONS, SALSA dancer Seigo and comtemporary dancer Yuka. All artists will be performing for free to help raise funds that will benefit the most vulnerable populations around the world.
As the place is limited, we advise you to register as soon as possible.
RSVP now: Contact: info@mdm.or.jp
Location: SuperDeluxe in Roppongi
Donation per person: \3,500
Thursday December 9, 7-10:00
FEW bonenkai : Hollywood Holidays
Venue: Fiat Space, Kita-Aoyama http://fiatcaffe.jp/access/
Members: \6,000 / NonMembers: \8,000
Includes a festive feast buffet, 2 hrs free flow drinks (wine & beer) & music
\500 cash bar from 10pm
GRAND prize raffle - all proceeds go to the music program run by Living Dreams, a nonprofit organization, improving the lives of kids who live in children’s homes in the Tokyo area. http://livingdreams.jp
Join us, bring your friends & make a difference while having a fabulous time!
RSVP to few@gol.com
Get more information: www.fewjapan.com
Thursday December 9, 7-10:00
Bread and Roses: speakers from the Anti poverty network, photography by Q Sakamaki and music by various artists
Location: SuperDeluxe in Roppongi
Donation per person: \500
Find out more
Friday Dec 10, 10:00-12noon
Women’s Program English language series: seminars to help women who have been through abuse
Dec. 10 theme: Tools to deal with trauma”
Location: Resilience Studio R (4-14-19-110A Jingumae, Shibuya-ku)
(see map
For more information, emailinfo@resilience.jp
Fee: 2,100 yen (sliding scale available)
(A more comprehensive series of workshops and seminars are also offered in Japanese. Please contact Resilience for the complete schedule.)
Friday Dec 10, 18:30 – 20:30
TOKYO SINFONIA IN DECEMBER
SIBELIUS SERENADE: Symphonies for Strings champagne concert, Oji Hall (Ginza)
Tickets: Group ￥5,500 each; Single ￥6,000
4-concert subscription ￥20,000 includes VIP seating & special benefits
Tickets/Information
tickets@tokyosinfonia.com
mailto:tickets@tokyosinfonia.com(03) 3588 0738
www.tokyosinfonia.com
Friday-Sunday Dec. 10-12
Yokohama Theatre Group (with TIP) perform "Tartuffe" in Yokohama.
http://www.yokohama-theatre.com/?lang=1&page=10&mode=detail&event=45
Dec. 17-19
Possible TIP 2nd Stage production this weekend.
Details soon at http://www.tokyoplayers.org/
Early December: Light up the Life of a Refugee Child - Tree of Hope at the Marunouchi Oazo complex will feature a tree lighting ceremony and performances by school choirs and readings from students. Previous years have been opened by Princess Kiko. A reception will follow at a nearby restaurant.
Please check the website for details: www.refugeesinternationaljapan.org
Find the latest information about RIJ events and related news in one place at: http://rijblog.wordpress.com/
