Saturday, September 08, 2018

Sept 2018 events #2

911 Dinner Discussion: The US Supreme Court
Tuesday September 11, 6:30 – 8:30
Venue: Cheese Kitchen Racler, in the Hikarie building, Find it on Google Maps here: https://goo.gl/maps/C1a5rd88F472
4 spots left so sign up asap!
Cost: 4000 yen for dinner course and one drink. Additional drinks to be paid separately.
Details posted on online https://www.facebook.com/events/223045641696889/

NERD NITE TOKYO 
Thursday September 20, doors open 19:30, start 20:00
Where: Nagatacho GRID B1F (map)
Price: ¥1000 on the door
https://tokyo.nerdnite.com/
https://www.facebook.com/events/2077016829207979/
After the summer break, it's time to take your brain back to school! Nerd Nite in September is all about the GLOW with these shiny new talks:
Speakers:
Louis Consoletti -- Traditional Japanese Animation: A Close Look at a Dying Art
Shayna Magnuson -- Mixed Martial Arts (MMA): What It Is and What It Isn't
Thomas Chater -- Lights, Camera, Calcium: Watching Neurons Communicate
Nerd Nite = thinking and drinking at Nagatacho GRID in the heart of Tokyo. Be there and be square!
Drinks (both alcoholic and non) and food from Tiny Peace Kitchen will be available.

Refugees International 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?
Join the first Monthly Meeting of new FEW year to hear from Rina Bovrisse about how she became an accident activist working in the fashion industry and ending up with a burning desire to get into politics.
NOTE: The September Monthly Meeting will take place exceptionally on a Wednesday. After that the FEW Monthly Meetings will take place as usual on the second Thursday of the month. Find out more http://fewjapan.com/event/rina-bovrisse-the-accident-activist-from-chanel-to-governor-of-tokyo/
KIWL has 3 fun events this month!


Sunday September 9th 1-5pm. FREE cycling helmet giveaway, 3-36-10 Sasazuka, Shibuya Ku. In partnership with Freewheeling Japan, you can claim a brand new US-made Bern helmet, suitable for leisure and commutes. From kids to adult sizes in different styles, first come first served, one helmet per person. Can only be claimed in person, a Y2,000 donation is requested which goes to our charities.





Cider Charity Festival
Tuesday, September 18 7:00 – 9:00


Venue Hobgoblin Pubs Japan (1F, Aoba Roppongi Building, 3-16-33 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan)
Come try 30 ciders for ¥3000 and help support the Knights in White Lycra to raise money for Mirai no Mori!
Reservations: cider@hobgoblin.jp
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/297216681015090/



Saturday, September 29th, 5-10pm. Rooftop Full Moon Party, At Richard Thornley’s apartment residence in Hiroo, panoramic Tokyo skyline, food, beer, wine, soft drinks, and buffet. Special guest DJ, Inter FM's Guy Perryman.


Adults Y5,000 in advance, Y6,000 on the door. Kids Y2,000.
Includes buffet, two free drinks & donation (for more drinks just pay Y500).


Safe indoor play area for kids.  Maximum 60 guests. Please register in advancee https://mirai-no-mori.jp/get-involved/  

Apocrypha - a true storytelling night with the theme "A trip to remember" at Bar Gari Gari in Ikenoue.
September 21, 7:30-11:30pm,
Price: 1500
https://www.facebook.com/events/298538520913507

ESL/EFL Teacher's Group Meet-up
Sunday, September 30 2:00-4:30
Come join the ESL/EFL Teacher's Group. Meetings are held throughout the year
This month Topic: Inappropriate Words & Situations as well as many Cultural Differences you may encounter while living and working here in Japan.
Location: Kanagawa Volunteer Support Center
〒221-0835
2-24-2 Tsuruyacho Kanagawaku Yokohama city Kanagawa Prefecture
Fee: Free to 1st-time visitors
*Refreshments provided
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Please contact terulin@kmail.plala.or.jp (in Japanese) americandreamacademy@yahoo.com (in English)
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)
AITEN Sept meeting Sept 27th (Thu) at AIJ office in Shin-Ochanomizu-Kanda.
Kanda Ogawa Cho 2-12-14 Seika Buikding 7F
Queries to Hara: 090-4744-7111
〒101-0052 東京都千代田区神田小川町２丁目 神田小川町２丁目１２−１４ 晴花ビルディング 7F
Free for all human rights supporters
HP(English):http://www.aiten.info
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.

Jambo

YouMeWe NPO

https://www.youmewenpo.org/
https://www.facebook.com/YouMeWeNPO/

 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/
https://www.facebook.com/MiraiNoMori

 RFTC
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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