This month's highlights
#CloseTheCamps Campaign July 4 - 13
(In solidary with Lights for Liberty campaign)
Join us in raising our voices and uniting with people around the world
opposing the disgraceful treatment of immigrants by and the cruel
immigration policy of the current US administration. It's more important
than ever to use your voice to push back against inhumane border
policies.
Collaborative Communcations 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.
Get more details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/888773048122136/
Book your tickets here: https://diversitydojo.peatix.com/view#
Participation fee 10,000 yen
If you have questions, contact Rose.ito@gmail.com
Friday night volunteer training workshops: Develop Yourself To Inspire Others!
Mark your calendars for the July workshop:
Friday night July 12, 7-9pm, we will be having our 3rd workshop, @ Hogan Lovells
We
will review the cycles for PR and fundraising and do some team work
involving brainstorming and outlining some of the steps we can take.
Feel free to bring a friend - the workshop information will be helpful
to anyone doing any type of community support, nonprofit or social
service work! Details are on Facebook, please invite people to join us!
Sophia University Global Action, Monthly Panel series on CSR 
Tuesday July 16 CSR & Corporate Community Engagement
Developing strategic collaborations between sectors to deal with social issues
Panelists:
- Miki Morimoto, Director, Asia Pacific, Social & Community Impact, Nike, Inc.
- NIKE
believes in the power of sports to move the world. Based on this, the
Social & Community Impact team focuses on unleashing human potential
through sport and play, starting with kids. Made to Play is Nike’s
commitment to get kids moving so they lead happier, healthier, more
successful lives. Miki leads the team’s work in key cities in Japan,
Korea, South East and South Asia, and Asia Pacific. https://communityimpact.nike.com/
- Slimane Gani Rodriguez, Corporate Sustainability Division, Suntory Holdings
- Awareness
of external stakeholders and active corporate community engagement are
indispensable to promote sustainability. At Suntory, one of our two
founding values is “Giving back to society”, which we have promoted for
more than 100 years. Now more than ever, we think that in order to
promote sustainability and achieve the SDGs, strengthening the bonds
between corporates and community is more important than ever. Gani is in
charge of global sustainability strategy, as well as global promotion
of activities in areas such as water sustainability and supply chain
responsibility. https://www.suntory.com/csr/
- Moderator: Sarajean Rossitto, Sophia University Lecturer, Nonprofit NGO consultant
URL: https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/event/2019/0521_GlobalCompetencyProgram.html
Contact: sophia.Global.Action@gmail.com
Free - bring a friends!
No prior registration necessary
EVENT UPDATES POSTED ONLINE: https://www.facebook.com/events/324624364893810/
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
Some of you know my friend Robin Lewis, from PBV, co-founder of social
innovation Japan, World Bank consultant and all around social activist.
His 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
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Nonprofit NGO community events and programs
Nerd Nite #35: Express Yourself
Friday June 12 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:
1. Margo Brennan -- VDay Osaka: Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (http://facebook.com/vdayosaka/)
2. Tom Kelly -- Single Cells: A Revolution in Biology, Medicine and Beyond (https://twitter.com/tomkxy)
3. Matt Kaemmerer -- Modes and Moods: How Musical Scales Create Emotion (https://twitter.com/sinceretopology)
Teaching Diversity in the Contemporary Japanese University
Saturday, July 13, 1:30-4:00
Sophia University, Yotsuya Campus, Bldg. 10, Room 301
Open to all; no registration necessary; free of charge
Questions of diversity are at the forefront of many national educational
agenda. In Japan, MEXT has paid some attention to issues of diversity,
but even a cursory review of most Japanese university curricula indicate
this is not a priority. While some suggest that claims to the relative
homogeneity of the Japanese population explain this lack, such claims
are more difficult to sustain each year. This workshop is a chance for
us to reflect on the meanings, motivations, goals and practices of
“teaching diversity.” By sharing our own teaching experiences and
strategies, we will explore what works, what does not, and what else
could be done. Not limiting teaching to the university, let alone the
classroom, the workshop also invites perspectives from students,
activists and writers and educators working in a variety of fields.
Among the issues discussed will be teaching diversity in terms of income
privilege, race, accessibility and gender.
MC: David H. Slater (Sophia University)
Patrick W. Galbraith (Senshu University)
Titles and presenters
1. “Cripping the Classroom: Teaching Disability and Diversity in Japan” (Mark Bookman)
2. “The Benefits of Reducing Presumptions” (Baye McNeil)
3. “Managing Threat and Resistance: Using ‘White Privilege’ as an Entry
Point for Teaching about Privilege in Japan” (Deguchi Makiko)
4. “Othering within Grassroot Activism: Bringing Queer and Feminist Communities into school.” (Yume Morimoto)
5. “Women Just Like Me? Approaches to the Discussion of Gender and Sexuality in the Classroom” (Alexandra Hambleton)
TELL Kyoto Pub Quiz
Saturday, July 13, 7 p.m.
Location: The Pig and Whistle British Pub (Sanjo Stn)
Beat the heat with plenty of trivia, 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
July 13 (Saturday) - Jambo Cooking Event - Korean Food (Reservation Needed) & International Friendship Party (Separate Events) In case the event is canceled due to rain, it will be announced on Twitter: @jamboleader on the morning of the planned event.
E-Mail: contact@jambointernational.org
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/615059715672978/
Anthropologist and/or Practitioner?: Plural ontologies in the worlds of Mindfulness and Coaching
MON, July 15, 14:00-17:30
Venue: Sophia University, Bldg. 10, 3F, Rm 301
Language: English / No registration necessary
This interactive workshop explores how two anthropologists are enacting
plural identities and ontologies in their research and practice. How do
anthropologists juggle identities and ontologies inside and outside the
'field' - particularly when the field increasingly becomes merged with
one's profession/expertise? What can the worlds of mindfulness and
coaching teach us about how to expand and explore the world of
anthropological scholarship in different ways?
This event is organized by Professor David H. SLATER (FLA)
Program in PDF can be downloaded from here
More info: http://icc.fla.sophia.ac.jp/
Book Talk: The Politics of Painting
Tues July 16 7:30 PM
Temple University, Japan Campus Minato, Tokyo
Hosted by Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies (ICAS)
For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/447822092449891/
Identity in Modern Japan: Building Narratives for the Future
Tu 16 July Shibuya @ 19:00-21:30
Identity
in Japan has globally been considered homogenous and static. However,
as with any country, narratives around identity, be it in relation to
gender, ethnicity, sexuality, etc. are being rewritten with new
perspectives where media acts is a critical catalyst. As migration and
the free flow of ideas continue to influence people beyond borders,
Japan’s understanding of identity as being singular is shifting. On the
16th July 2019, join us for a discussion on ‘Identity in Modern Japan:
Building Narratives for the Future’ with a distinguished panel, as we
explore the influence of media in shaping narratives on identity in 21st
century Japan.
Wed July 17 7:30 PM – 10 PM
Hobgoblin Pubs Japan (Shibuya, Tokyo)
3F, Ichiban Building, 1-3-11 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0043
https://www.facebook.com/events/1246031755553371/
Perfect Liars Club Tokyo June edition
Friday, July 19, 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.perfectliarsclub.com/tokyo-shows.html
Towards a post-apocalyptic environmentalism? Responses to loss and visions of the future in climate activism
Fri, July 19th, 19:15-20:45
Venue: Sophia University, Library, 8F, Rm 821
Language: English / No registration necessary, but non-Sophians are
asked to bring the talk flyer with you when entering the library. The
flyer can be downloaded from the link http://icc.fla.sophia.ac.jp/
Transnationalization of Aspirations
Friday, July 19, 7 PM
Temple University, Japan Campus Minato, Tokyo
Hosted by Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies (ICAS)
For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/447822092449891/
July
20 (Saturday) - 1) World Heritage Mt Fuji climb (July 20 - 21) &
2) Edogawa River Clean-up & Picnic (Separate Events) In case the event is canceled due to rain, it will be announced on Twitter: @jamboleader on the morning of the planned event.
E-Mail: contact@jambointernational.org
Find your ikigai
Monday, July 22, 2019
19:00-21:00 (Doors Open at 18:30)
LOCATION: Akasaka Civic Center, 4th Floor, Meeting Room #1
〒107-0052 Tōkyō-to, Minato-ku, Akasaka, 4-chōme−18−13
GOOGLE MAPS:https://goo.gl/maps/HXtkbYkRBPyPFQjF6
CLOSEST STATIONS: Akasaka Mitsuke Station (Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line): EXIT A, 10-minute walk
Aoyama Itchome Station (Oedo Line, Ginza Line, Hanzomon Line): EXIT 4, 10-minute walk
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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
Sustainable Development Goals (Saturday mornings)
Writing on International Development Issues (Thursday nights)
Find out more: https://tou.tsuda.ac.jp/placement/
Diversity Dojo
Japan Fundraising Association
Events and training programs http://jfra.jp/frj/
SEMINARS AND PUBLIC LECTURES
- Venue: Sophia University, Bldg. 10, 3F, Rm 301
- Language: English / No registration necessary
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, JAPAN CAMPUS ICAS
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Community Theater & Arts News
Yokohama Theater Group http://ytg.jp
Tokyo Sinfonia - 2019 events
- 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 土/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 金 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 水 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 木 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 金 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 水 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
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