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MARCH EVENTS
Sunday March 4
International Women's Day rally!
Advocacy for the abolition of nuclear power and promoting women’s rights
Advocacy for the abolition of nuclear power and promoting women’s rights
E-mail: hows@dream.ocn.ne.jp
Thursday, March 8, 7pm-10pm
FEW monthly meeting - The World of TEDxTOKYO
Venue: Wesley Center 6-10-11 Minami Aoyama
FEE: 3000 yen members 5000 yen guests Includes Dinner and Drinks
Speakers- Naho Iguchi and Ay Omoto
Read more about the meeting and our speakers on the FEW website at
FEE: 3000 yen members 5000 yen guests Includes Dinner and Drinks
Speakers- Naho Iguchi and Ay Omoto
Read more about the meeting and our speakers on the FEW website at
Thursday, March 8, 6:00-8:30
Annual women’s day Event
Theme: From a woman's perspective: Stopping nuclear power and the reconstruction of Tohoku
Venue miraiza ikebukuro
Access 5 min from Ikebukuro station
Sponsored by Zenroren
For more information: call 3401-6147 or visit
Thursday, March 8, 6:30-8:30
Annual Women’s Day Event
Theme: Don’t forget Fukushima! Continued radiation contamination.
Venue Asahikawa Shimin Bunka Center, Main Meeting Room
Fee: 5000
For more information: http://shinfujinasahikawa.blog.fc2.com/
Thursday, March 08, 2012 7pm-10pm
FEW MARCH Meeting Announcement- The World of TEDxTOKYO
Wesley Center 6-10-11 Minami Aoyama
Fee: 3000 yen members 5000 yen guests Includes Dinner and Drinks
Speakers- Naho Iguchi and Ay Omoto
Read more about the meeting and our speakers on the FEW website at
http://www.fewjapan.com/index.php/events/entries/march_meeting_few_the_world_of_tedxtokyo/
Wesley Center 6-10-11 Minami Aoyama
Fee: 3000 yen members 5000 yen guests Includes Dinner and Drinks
Speakers- Naho Iguchi and Ay Omoto
Read more about the meeting and our speakers on the FEW website at
http://www.fewjapan.com/index.php/events/entries/march_meeting_few_the_world_of_tedxtokyo/
Friday, March 9, 9:00-3:00
Women’s day workshops
For more information or to sign up www.bumrungrad.com/womensday
E-mail:yuko@bumrungrad.com
Saturday, March 10,
Gender Equality lecture "Learning from Norwegian experiences" by Mariko Mitsui
Sponsored by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Tokyo, Japan
For details: Tel. 03-6408-8100 emb.tokyo@mfa.no
Saturday, March 10, 1:00-7:00pm
Annual women’ day Event
Theme: Tohoku disasters memorial - Connecting women - Disaster, memory, and future
Venue: Maison Franco-Japonaise
For more information visit http://www.mfj.gr.jp/ or contact office@risetogetherjp.org
Sponsored by Rise Together for Women in East Japan Disaster
Sunday, March 11, 1:00-3:30pm
UN Woman annual womens day forum
Venue Yokohama gender equality center, Minamiota forum
Access http://www.women.city.yokohama.jp/find-from-c/c-minami/accessmap/
To RSVP or for more information unwomenyokohama@extra.ocn.ne.jp
TEL/FAX：045-869-6787
Sunday, March 11, 9am ~
Jambo hikes and other outdoor events - Visit the JAMBO Homepage or facebook page for more information: http://www.jambointernational.com on FB (http://www.facebook.com/JAMBO.int)
Mt. KAGENOBU & TAKAO AREA PLUM BLOSSOM VIEWING HIKE (Intermediate) (Participation Fee 500 yen
Bring your own beverages and lunch.
* meet at the ticket gate of Takaosanguchi Station (on the Keio Line) at 10:00AM
If you would like to go with David, meet at the front of the Keio Line platform at Shinjuku Station at 9:00 AM.
Thursday March 15, 19:00
TOKYO SINFONIA IN MARCH - ELGAR 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
Saturday, March 17
Jambo hikes and other outdoor events - Visit the JAMBO Homepage or facebook page for more information: http://www.jambointernational.com on FB (http://www.facebook.com/JAMBO.int)
Okutama Hike （￥500 Participation Fee） (Cancelled in case of rain) (A bit difficult)
(Bring your own beverages and lunch box)
Meet at the JR Ohme Line's Okutama Station's Ticket Gate at 10:25AM. The hiking time is about 5 hours. As we will go to a Hot Springs after the hike, please bring a change of clothes and a towel if you'd like to join! Hiking Leader: Leszek Rybicki 080-4369-2537
Tuesday, March 20
Jambo hikes and other outdoor events - Visit the JAMBO Homepage or facebook page for more information: http://www.jambointernational.com on FB (http://www.facebook.com/JAMBO.int)
- Spring Equinox Hike - 2 Rapeseed Blossom Hot Spots & Mt. Oogusu Hiking! (￥500 Participation Fee)(Cancelled in case of rain)(Not Difficult Course) Meet at the ticket gate of Kinugasa Station at 10:30AM.
Saturday, March 24, 2012, 9:30 - 6pm
FEW’s Career Strategies Seminar for Women
A full day of inspiration packed sessions and hands-on workshops for women developing their careers
Location: Temple University, Japan Campus (Tokyo) Azabu Hall & Mita Hall
Access info: http://www.tuj.ac.jp/cont-ed/maps/tokyo.html
Cost:
FEW’s Career Strategies Seminar for Women
A full day of inspiration packed sessions and hands-on workshops for women developing their careers
Location: Temple University, Japan Campus (Tokyo) Azabu Hall & Mita Hall
Access info: http://www.tuj.ac.jp/cont-ed/maps/tokyo.html
Cost:
Pre-reg. for FEW Members/Students 10,000yen,
Pre-reg. for Non-members 12,000 yen,
On the day ALL= 15,000yen
Register as soon as possible to secure a place
Online Event sign up page INCLUDES Credit Card option through PAYPAL http://fewcss2012.eventbrite.com/
For more information, visit http://www.fewjapan.com/
Thursday, March 29, 18:00-23:00 (Come before 19:00 for a chance to win the early bird raffle)
Refugees International Japan - Rhythm and Hope
Refugees International Japan - Rhythm and Hope
Now in its third year, Rhythm and Hope promises to be a fun evening with:
• Live performances by The Watanabes, a whimsical global guitar pop group.
• Funky and soulful music by other Japan based artists, including Ruby Room Orchestra and Monako 90000.
VENUE: SuperDeluxe, Nishi-Azabu ( http://www.super-deluxe.com/map/ )
• Live performances by The Watanabes, a whimsical global guitar pop group.
• Funky and soulful music by other Japan based artists, including Ruby Room Orchestra and Monako 90000.
VENUE: SuperDeluxe, Nishi-Azabu ( http://www.super-deluxe.com/map/ )
MINIMUM DONATION: 4000 yen in advance (link TBC) 5000 yen at the door (everyone will receive one raffle ticket upon entry and anyone with the name Watanabe will receive a special prize)
• Raffle featuring great door prizes throughout the night, including a 4-night stay in the Hilton Waikoloa Village in Hawaii, with a cruise excursion.
With your support, RIJ aims to raise 1 million yen to help rebuild lives and restore human dignity to refugees around the world.
For more information visit: http://refugeesinternationaljapan.org/
Sunday, March 25
Jambo hikes and other outdoor events - Visit the JAMBO Homepage or facebook page for more information: http://www.jambointernational.com on FB (http://www.facebook.com/JAMBO.int)
- Mt. Ohno (723 Meters) Hiking, Shasui Waterfall, & Hot Springs (Moderately Easy) (Participation Fee 500 yen) (Cancelled in case of rain)
Bring appropriate walking shoes, food for lunch and drinks. Meeting Place/Time: JR Gotemba Line's Yaga Station Ticket Gate at 10:12AM
Friday, March 30
Jambo hikes and other outdoor events - Visit the JAMBO Homepage or facebook page for more information: http://www.jambointernational.com on FB (http://www.facebook.com/JAMBO.int)
- Tama "Abundance of Parks" Walk (Easy)(Participation Fee 500 yen)(Cancelled in case of rain) & Chidorigafuchi Night Cherry Blossom Viewing
Meeting Place & Time: Karakida Station (Odakyu Line) at 10:33AM
Meeting Place & Time: Karakida Station (Odakyu Line) at 10:33AM
Saturday, March 31
Jambo hikes and other outdoor events - Visit the JAMBO Homepage or facebook page for more information: http://www.jambointernational.com on FB (http://www.facebook.com/JAMBO.int)
- Cherry Blossom Viewing Picnic & Koto Ward "Full of Cherry Blossoms" Canal Hike SPECIAL (Easy Course) (FREE) (Canceled in case of rain)
APRIL EVENTS
Sunday, April 15th, 12:30pm to 3pm
FEW Spring Brunch-
Where: Trader Vic’s, New Otani Hotel, http://www.newotani.co.jp/en/tokyo/index.html
Price: 6,600 yen per person
Women-only brunch is open to FEW members and guests. In addition, to support our FEW community service partners (TELL, Resilience, and Peaceboat), we will be collecting voluntary donations to support their continued efforts in Kanto and Tohoku. This brunch event is limited to 20 women, so book your spot ASAP! Reservations will be taken until April 8th or the event is full at fewspecialevents@fewjapan.com. For more information, visit http://www.fewjapan.com/
FEW Spring Brunch-
Where: Trader Vic’s, New Otani Hotel, http://www.newotani.co.jp/en/tokyo/index.html
Price: 6,600 yen per person
Women-only brunch is open to FEW members and guests. In addition, to support our FEW community service partners (TELL, Resilience, and Peaceboat), we will be collecting voluntary donations to support their continued efforts in Kanto and Tohoku. This brunch event is limited to 20 women, so book your spot ASAP! Reservations will be taken until April 8th or the event is full at fewspecialevents@fewjapan.com. For more information, visit http://www.fewjapan.com/
Sunday, April 29th, 9:30am to 6pm
Kasama “Himatsuri” Pottery Festival
Where: Kasama town, Ibaraki, Geijitsu-no-mori park
Price: 5,000 yen per person
For more information, visit http://www.fewjapan.com/ or contact fewspecialevents@fewjapan.com.
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HEADS UP! FUTURE EVENTS
Thursday Mary 17, 6:30 ~
TOKYO SINFONIA IN MAY RUSSIAN SERENADE
FCCJ dinner-concert, Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan (Yurakucho)
Table tickets: Group ￥8,445 each; Single ￥9,335
Serenade (Borodin) • Russian Fantasy (Rimsky-Korsakov) • Khovantchina (Mussorgsky)
Tickets/Information tickets@tokyosinfonia.com
Friday 25th May 2012
Save the date: Refugees International Japan - Annual Auction
VENUE: The ANA InterContinental, Akasaka
More details later!
For more information visit: http://refugeesinternationaljapan.org/
Wednesday June 13, 7:00
TOKYO SINFONIA IN JUNE RAVEL SERENADE -
Symphonies for Strings champagne concert, Oji Hall (Ginza)
Tickets: Group ￥5,500 each; Single ￥6,000
Tombeau de Couperin • Valses Nobles et Sentimentales • Symphony for Strings: Scheherazade
Tickets/Information tickets@tokyosinfonia.com
www.tokyosinfonia.com
Volunteer & JOB OPPS!
Peace Boat Appeal for Volunteers - Peace Boat has been supporting the survivors of the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami in Ishinomaki since March 17. We have made a long term commitment to the community, and we are continuing to aid recovery through a variety of projects. We are appealing for Japanese-speaking volunteers in particular to help with our psychosocial care projects in the Temporary Housing Complexes. We are also appealing for English-speaking volunteers to help on other projects running in the area. Please contact alice@pbv.or.jp for more information, or visit http://peaceboat.org/relief.
Lots of Jobs, internship and volunteer opportunities are found on the JANIC site
Work Project in TohokuJulie Rogers has offered to take interested people to Tohoku. She's probably going with the group "Its not just Mud" (http://itsnotjustmud.com/). If interested, please contact Julie (in English) at julielrogers@yahoo.com for more information.Be sure to check out the JAMBO Homepage for interesting tid-bits. JAMBO Homepage - http://www.jambointernational.com JAMBO Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/JAMBO.int) Feel free to take a look and sign up . JAMBO Pictures http://www.flickr.com/photos/jambodave/ All of the pictures of JAMBO's events have been uploaded onto the JAMBO photo album. JAMBO FACEBOOK Information & Pictures - http://www.facebook.com/JAMBO.intCOMMUNITY THEATRE NEWS
BlackStripe Theater presents
The Pillowman, by Martin McDonagh
April 20th (Fri) @ 7.30pm
*April 21st (Sat) @2pm
*April 21st (Sat) @7.30PM
*April 22nd (Sun) @2pm
*April 22nd (Sun) @7.30pm
*April 21st (Sat) @2pm
*April 21st (Sat) @7.30PM
*April 22nd (Sun) @2pm
*April 22nd (Sun) @7.30pm
Venue: Theater Iwato
Ticket prices: ¥2,500 in advance, ¥3,000 at the door
Reserve in advance by sending your name, the number of tickets you would like and the show you would like to see by emailing BST at tickets@blackstripetheater.com
Theater access and more information: http://blackstripetheater.com/?page_id=341
