Sunday, September 09, 2018

Sept 2018 listing #3

Community Theater & Arts News
Tokyo International Players
http://tokyoplayers.org
Good Person of Szechwan!
https://m.facebook.com/tokyointernationalplayers/
https://www.facebook.com/events/460298021145295/

Yokohama Theater Group presents RYOKOU 
A visual show about the movement of people from one place to another, created in rehearsal by the ensemble. From one country to another they go. From a safe home to a safe haven they come. Crossing imaginary lines, climbing real walls, they move. On planes, on boats, by trail, on foot, they journey. An ensemble of immigrants and outsiders brings you a show about traveling.
Saturday, September 15 @ 2:00 & 6:00
Sunday, September 16 @ 1:00 & 8:00
Monday, September 17 @ 1:00
Location: World Peace Theatre in Kawasaki
https://ytg.jp/en/about-en/maps-en/358-jds-en
Tickets: Students: 1500 yen
Adults: 3000 yen
Tickets at http://ytg.jp or email gettickets@ytg.jp
Group discounts available, by contacting the YTG here: https://ytg.jp/en/about-en/contact-us-menu-en
Using bodies in motion, projection mapping, soundscapes, and humour, the Yokohama Theatre Group weaves together its newest original show, Ryokou.
Note: This is an "all-ages" show, but is recommended for ages 3 and up. The show is quite visual: English language fluency is not required.
About the Yokohama Theater Group: https://www.patreon.com/ytg

Tokyo Sinfonia
Spanish Serenade dinner-concert ~ Sept 12 and October 31
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
See the Diversity Dojo Facebook page for updates: www.facebook.com/DiversityDojo.

Resilience Women’s Program
One Saturday per month, 14.00 – 16.00pm
Each month there is a different theme
September 15th Self Esteem
The Women’s Program is a series of talks on topics related to trauma and abuse. It is a space for women who want to learn more about these issues, whether or not they have personal experience of trauma. Participants will not be asked to share any personal experiences, but there will be opportunities for private reflection throughout the talks.
LOCATION Studio R, Omote-sando
COST 500 yen per session
Registration not necessary,
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Charlotte Goff, charlotte@resilience.jp

Japan Fundraising Association
Events and training programs  http://jfra.jp/frj/
 

SEMINARS AND PUBLIC LECTURES
Sophia University, Institute of Comparative Culture events 
http://icc.fla.sophia.ac.jp/
  • Venue: Sophia University, Bldg. 10, 3F, Rm 301
  • Language: English / No registration necessary
  • Events resume in September
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, JAPAN CAMPUS ICAS
 
OPPORTUNITIES
Peace Boat Disaster Relief Volunteer Center (PBV) is calling for international volunteers who can support relief activities in Kurashiki, Okayama. For more information, please visit the following page and/or contact me any time https://pbv.or.jp/en/news/flooding-in-western-japan-call-for-international-volunteers/ they are also looking for Japanese speaking volunteers! https://pbv.or.jp/volunteer/2018_nishinihon Please contact Ikuno Suzuki for more info at i-suzuki@pbv.or.jp>

The Fujisawa Beach Cleaning Project (FBCP) started in 2009, as a large biannual beach cleanup that attracts approx. 600 corporate volunteers, both Japanese and nonJapanese. The Project is looking for corporate partners A community activity that brings people together to do something good and to get to know each other better, the Project has historically focused on cleaning beaches in the Shonan area and on gathering data on marine debris. The Project It has grown to include more than beach cleaning: outdoor temporary art/poster exhibition, kids activities and marine leisure sports. Teams of staff and their families as well as students from international and local schools join and remove an average of 350 kg of debris. Plastic items are the most common objects found in this area that will host the Olympic sailing competitions in 2020. As FBCP develops their work to include collecting floating debris in the waters off the coast and to design a sustainability showcase in time for Tokyo2020 and beyond, the Project is looking for more partners to help offset the development costs. The Project offers a ready made platform for larger-scale interaction between stakeholders and employees of their brands, while they work together to protect the environment.To find out how you might get involved, contact Alana Bonzi at alana@segoinitiative.org
Find out more about FBCP http://fbcp.soleilprovence.com/

TELL Volunteer Opportunities in September
Applications for the Fall 2018 Lifeline Support Worker training are now open! Please see the TELL website for more details (https://telljp.com/lifeline/pctraining/) or contact Jane at training@telljp.com to be a part of this exciting opportunity!

Second Harvest Japan has intern opportunities available in support of our ambitious project, “Tokyo2020: Food for 100,000.” Aiming for Tokyo to have a food safety-net in place that can support 100,000 people by 2020. in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders such as food donors, financial supporters, government agencies, faith-based groups, NPOs, and individuals. 2HJ aims to increase the number of food pantries where people in need can access food assistance. 2HJ needs people with all types of knowledge and skills and will match the intern’s interest with project needs. Email Intern@2hj.org if you are interested. Find out more: http://2hj.org/english/100000pj

Place To Grow, a 100% volunteer-led nonprofit that strives to connect and inspire a rising generation of leaders in disaster-stricken Tohoku communities , has opening for people interested in supporting tohoku communities either for weekend away volunteering or ongoing Tokyo team activities.
Two summer and several fall Tohoku Volunteer Road Trips are being held – if interested please contact them as soon as possible because seats rapidly up. Next Tohoku Volunteer Road trips 1) August 18-19 (TEEN volunteer weekend) 2) September 8-9(open to all) 3) October 27/28 (open to all) Volunteers depart Tokyo early on Saturday morning and return late on Sunday night. Find out more: http://www.placetogrow-ngo.org/activities
Project support teams need continuing Volunteers from diverse backgrounds are needed to work from home, to support different organizational functions including communications, social media, Program development and fundraising. On the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00pm volunteers gather to at Oakwood, in Ropponig Midtown for a regular planning meeting.  Find out more about Place to Grow: http://www.placetogrow-ngo.org/

Refugees International Japan (RIJ) is looking for RIJ GOODWILL AMBASSADORS to spread the message and information about RIH projects across different networks and communities throughout Japan through their goodwill, time and influence. Ambassadors reach out to their contacts by 1) Introducing to companies who can partner with RIJ in the long term, 2) Ideating and organizing fundraising events with the RIJ team 3) Supporting our efforts to expand the volunteer network 4) Participating with corporate teams in fundraising events 5) Collaborating and partnering with RIJ in joint speaking opportunities. If you are a motivated and busy person who is willing to devote a small amount of time connecting the cause of refugees with your personal and corporate connections, you would be
perfect for the role – please contact them at info@rij-npo.org.  Find out more about RIJ : https://rij-npo.org

Peace Boat is always looking for on board volunteers. If you speak Japanese, English, Spanish, Chinese or Korean, then this opportunity may be for you! Peace Boat's Global Voyages are made possible by the assistance of a dedicated team of volunteer interpreters, and we are always open to applications from talented individuals. This page provides all the information you will need to apply. http://peaceboat.org/english/?menu=113

"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
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