TELL Oct Pub Quiz Shibuya
WED, Oct 3 AT 8 PM
Hobgoblin Pubs Japan (Shibuya, Tokyo)Shibuya
More info: https://telljp.com/october-pub-quiz/, https://www.facebook.com/events/530867424115907/
F1 Race Night For RIJ
Friday October 4, 18.30 – 23.00
Get in the mood ahead of the Japan F1 Grand Prix at Suzuka.
Reservations of teams of 4 or individuals will be placed in a team
Your donation will make an impact on someone’s life
¥25,000 can provide vocational training for a refugee setting up a business in Nairobi, Kenya
¥10,000 can cover the costs of a basic literacy course for a refugee in Nairobi, Kenya
These opportunities can totally change someone’s future
Details: https://rij-npo.org/en/fundraising/f1-race/
Tokyo Jokeyo 8
Thursday Oct 10 8pm ~ 10pm
The eighth Tokyo Jokyo English language open mic comedy night at the Meguro Tavern!
A free open mic comedy night, for which anyone can sign up, hosted by the Meguro Tavern, a short walk from Meguro station. If you would like a 5 minute spot either sign up on the night or please leave a message on the discussion part of this page.
FIND OUT MORE: https://www.facebook.com/events/2367354886840955/
Nerd Nite Tokyo #37
Friday October 11, doors open 19:30, start 20:00
Every month we gather 3 smart speakers and a curious crowd.
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 (map)
Price: ¥1000 on the door
Facebook event page with details https://www.facebook.com/events/2661566843855455/
About Nerd Nite Tokyo https://www.facebook.com/nerdnitetokyo/
Bauhaus Lantern Festival
Sun., Oct. 13
The Bauhaus Lantern Festival will illuminate the Goethe-Institut Tokyo with artistically designed lanterns, lamps and projections. The event is a reference to one of the first festivals at the historical Bauhaus, which in turn was inspired by Asian festivals. Suitable for English-speaking audiences. Price: Free.
At Goethe-Institut Tokyo, 7-5-56 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052.
Organized by: Goethe-Institut lhttp://www.goethe.de/ins/jp/ja/index.html
Place to Grow: Pub Quiz !
Thursday, Oct 17, 7:30 PM until late!
Hobgoblin Roppongi · Minato, Tokyo
Bring a team of 4 or come as an individual to put your knowledge to the test while supporting a great cause. Get ready for a night full of fierce competition, great prizes, plenty of beer, and guaranteed fun!
Entry is ¥3,000 (¥2,000 will go to PTG and you would be supporting the purchase of 3 Christmas stockings gifted to the kids of Tohoku in December) and you also get two free drinks!
If you can join us please RSVP to Andrew Abbey who will make sure we have a table reserved for you group (or we find you a friendly team to join if you're coming alone).
To find out more, please check out our website : http://www.placetogrow-ngo.org/
Event page with updates https://www.facebook.com/events/509616416440828/
Concentrated Creativity Retreat
Saturday, October 18 through Sunday, October 20
https://www.concentratedcreativity.com/
Join us for a weekend retreat to write, draw, edit, or ponder and plan. Rooms are still available! Whatever it is you want to work on, bring it along and treat yourself to time, peace and quiet, and some progress.
2019 Monthly Sports Workshops in Minamisanriku/Kesennuma) Place To Grow
Sunday, Oct 19
2019-2020 workshop theme is health and wellness/sports for children - volunteers focus on creating experiences that foster communication and physical movement skills
Monthly sports camps: All monthly sports camps lead to the Santa Soul Train Project (December 6-8th) a weekend long series of events that bring the communities together. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl2QFDkXeZg&t=138s
FIND OUT MORE: https://www.facebook.com/events/617906558710074/
More info: https://telljp.com/october-pub-quiz/, https://www.facebook.com/events/530867424115907/
F1 Race Night For RIJ
Friday October 4, 18.30 – 23.00
Get in the mood ahead of the Japan F1 Grand Prix at Suzuka.
Reservations of teams of 4 or individuals will be placed in a team
Your donation will make an impact on someone’s life
¥25,000 can provide vocational training for a refugee setting up a business in Nairobi, Kenya
¥10,000 can cover the costs of a basic literacy course for a refugee in Nairobi, Kenya
These opportunities can totally change someone’s future
Details: https://rij-npo.org/en/fundraising/f1-race/
Tokyo Jokeyo 8
Thursday Oct 10 8pm ~ 10pm
The eighth Tokyo Jokyo English language open mic comedy night at the Meguro Tavern!
A free open mic comedy night, for which anyone can sign up, hosted by the Meguro Tavern, a short walk from Meguro station. If you would like a 5 minute spot either sign up on the night or please leave a message on the discussion part of this page.
FIND OUT MORE: https://www.facebook.com/events/2367354886840955/
Nerd Nite Tokyo #37
Friday October 11, doors open 19:30, start 20:00
Every month we gather 3 smart speakers and a curious crowd.
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 (map)
Price: ¥1000 on the door
Facebook event page with details https://www.facebook.com/events/2661566843855455/
About Nerd Nite Tokyo https://www.facebook.com/nerdnitetokyo/
Bauhaus Lantern Festival
Sun., Oct. 13
The Bauhaus Lantern Festival will illuminate the Goethe-Institut Tokyo with artistically designed lanterns, lamps and projections. The event is a reference to one of the first festivals at the historical Bauhaus, which in turn was inspired by Asian festivals. Suitable for English-speaking audiences. Price: Free.
At Goethe-Institut Tokyo, 7-5-56 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052.
Organized by: Goethe-Institut lhttp://www.goethe.de/ins/jp/ja/index.html
Place to Grow: Pub Quiz !
Thursday, Oct 17, 7:30 PM until late!
Hobgoblin Roppongi · Minato, Tokyo
Bring a team of 4 or come as an individual to put your knowledge to the test while supporting a great cause. Get ready for a night full of fierce competition, great prizes, plenty of beer, and guaranteed fun!
Entry is ¥3,000 (¥2,000 will go to PTG and you would be supporting the purchase of 3 Christmas stockings gifted to the kids of Tohoku in December) and you also get two free drinks!
If you can join us please RSVP to Andrew Abbey who will make sure we have a table reserved for you group (or we find you a friendly team to join if you're coming alone).
To find out more, please check out our website : http://www.placetogrow-ngo.org/
Event page with updates https://www.facebook.com/events/509616416440828/
Concentrated Creativity Retreat
Saturday, October 18 through Sunday, October 20
https://www.concentratedcreativity.com/
Join us for a weekend retreat to write, draw, edit, or ponder and plan. Rooms are still available! Whatever it is you want to work on, bring it along and treat yourself to time, peace and quiet, and some progress.
2019 Monthly Sports Workshops in Minamisanriku/Kesennuma) Place To Grow
Sunday, Oct 19
2019-2020 workshop theme is health and wellness/sports for children - volunteers focus on creating experiences that foster communication and physical movement skills
Monthly sports camps: All monthly sports camps lead to the Santa Soul Train Project (December 6-8th) a weekend long series of events that bring the communities together. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl2QFDkXeZg&t=138s
FIND OUT MORE: https://www.facebook.com/events/617906558710074/
Peace Boat: Peace Boat is a NGO/NPO that works to promote peace, human rights, equal and sustainable development and respect for the environment. Peace Boat seeks to create awareness and action based on effecting positive social and political change in the world. For more information, please contact www.peaceboat.org.
I Am Jane: No other crime is handled so badly by the criminal justice system as rape and no other serious crime is more under-reported. I Am Jane is a group that provides solutions to the growing rape pandemic. Anyone who has questions, wishes to inform us of any incidents or wants to advise us on useful information is welcome to join. Details of incidents and confidential information will not be published. For more information, please visit www.iamjane.org.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Alcoholic Anonymous meetings are available in Tokyo for anyone with a desire to stop drinking. Meetings are free of charge. Dates and times vary so please visit www.aatokyo.org/, email jordan28jordan1@gmail.com or call 080-4355-2285 for details.
For Empowering Women: we welcome you to join our network For Empowering Women (FEW), and to begin building your professional and social network. We offer monthly events incorporating many different topics from lectures to social outings and volunteering. For more information, please visit www.fewjapan.com.
For Empowering Women Kansai: FEW is an organization for foreign women in Japan. Dinner meetings feature a variety of guest speakers, usually held at the Hilton Hotel Osaka in Umeda on the last Thursday of each month. The organization also organizes monthly events that provide professional and personal support. For more information, please email few@fewkansai.com or visit www.fewkansai.com.
A Dream a Day in Tokyo: We provide weeklong, expenses-paid vacations to kids with life-threatening illnesses and their families. We welcome volunteers and supporters. For more information, please mail contact@guesthouse.or.jp or visit guesthouse.or.jp/?lang=en.
Living Dreams: We are a nonprofit organization striving to rebuild, enrich and empower orphans both in Tokyo and Tohoku. Fore more information, please visit www.livingdreams.jp.
Tokyo Comedy Store’s Stand-up Comedy Workshop: Want to learn about humor? Want to be funnier in life, with your friends, or just in general? Maybe you even want to try getting on stage? Come to the Tokyo Comedy Store’s Stand-up Comedy Workshop! For more information, please visit www.tokyocomedy.com/standup_workshops.
Tokyo Vegan MeetUp: Held once a month (time and place varies). Please check the Tokyo For more details, please visit www.meetup.com/vegan-389.
College Women’s Association of Japan: CWAJ is an organization for women committed to education, cross-cultural exchange and friendship. CWAJ holds monthly luncheons with interesting speakers and has several special interests groups such as hiking, Japanese conversation, trips and tours, music and ceramics. It’s a great way to meet new people and become involved! See www.cwaj.org.
Dance with the Disabled: Body & Mind is aiming to open our body and mind through dance. Under the guidance of Natsu Nakajima, a professional Butoh dancer, anyone can participate. There are three locations in Tokyo and classes are held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Each class consists of movement for relaxation, group-work and improvisation dance. Yotsuya class: second and fourth Saturdays, Yotsuya Hiroba Gallery Lamp. Suginami class: first and third Saturdays, Koenji Shogaisha Koryu Kan. Machida class: first and third Wednesday, Tamagawa Bunka Center. Fee: ¥1,500 per class. For more information, please visit www.geocities.jp/mutekisha/index1-e.html, email nnakajima7@ams.odn.ne.jp or call 042-391-4087.
Kyoto Journal: KJ showcases poetry that is Asia-related and “out of the ordinary.” Submission guidelines are available here: www.kyotojournal.org/submit-to-kj. For more information, please visit www.kyotojournal.org/fiction-poetry.
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/
Run For The Cure
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/
