Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Fall greetings

Fall 2019 Tokyo Community News - Sept / Oct edition
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Welcome to September –

Hope you had a good summer – even tho summer is not quite over yet

To whose of you who joined the July CSR panel – thanks for your support! To those of you who are new to this listing – welcome! For the long time supporters,  we have some changes a foot.

September is always a good time for new starts. This month, I am updating the format of the newsletter so it will include more 1) than 1 months info 2) general info and 3)online  resource links. The e-newsletter will be sent out less often – just more info.  The changes are basically due to time,  In 2020 i hope to have an intern help get this out more often. (Have a student who might be interested in nonprofit research - let me know!)

This fall I will be doing more corporate community engagement programs as well as more on conflict mediation. if you would like to know more - drop me a line! Come 2020, i hope to have several new projects taking off.

In the meantime, i hope to see you at one of the events below !
Warm regards,
Sarajean

https://sarajeanrossitto.wordpress.com/
Women of the World March Tokyo (WoW Tokyo) https://www.facebook.com/groups/197623700694595
To have your community events listed in late Oct, please send your event information by 10/15

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Women of the World March Tokyo (WoW Tokyo) https://www.facebook.com/groups/197623700694595/
My work: https://sarajeanrossitto.wordpress.com/
Send outline of event info including links to rose.ito (at) gmail (dot) com 
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IN TODAY’S SPOTLIGHT
TELL Tokyo Talkie Walkie: Suicide Prevention Walk 2019
Tuesday Sept 10, from 7 p.m.
Walk with us and talk with us for World Suicide Prevention Day! We will be walking to raise awareness about suicide prevention and mental health.
Meeting point: Omotesando Station, Exit B4, in front of Mizuho Bank
Route: We'll walk from Omotesando to Yoyogi Park, where we'll stop and have a candlelight vigil.
We'll have canvas bags for participants, and you will have the opportunity to talk with people and hand out information cards if you feel comfortable doing so. Donation of 1000 yen requested to help cover the cost of materials. FIND OUT MORE: https://www.facebook.com/events/2480225088736966/

FUNDING FOR INNOVATION - Know a university student who would be interested in exploring solutions to some of the world's toughest problems, building the skills to launch a successful venture, or having the chance to win $20K in funding? Are you THAT student?  The Rockefeller Foundation-Acumen Student Social Innovation Challenge, a global challenge platform for university students to come together and develop innovative solutions to problems of poverty
Online information session about the Challenge on Tuesday, September 10th at 10 am PST
Sign up now & find out more !

US-JAPAN JOB OPPORTUNITY - Japanese Woman's Leadership Initiative Program Manager based in Tokyo
the application deadline: September 9th Boston Time – that’s the morning of Sept 10 Japan time!
JWLI has been expanding— with the Champion of Change Japan Award in 2017, and the JWLI Bootcamp. In order to continue to empower women in Japan, JWLI needs a Program Manager based in Tokyo, Japan. If you know someone who might be a good fit for this position, please feel free to share the information. Application details and job description are found here http://jwli.org/jwliprogrammanager/

 
THIS MONTH'S HIGHLIGHTS

LISTEN UP: Addressing Assumptions & Perspectives for better Communication
Saturday September 21 2019 9:30-11:30
Facilitated by Sarajean Rossitto and Andrew O'Brien
WHERE: Akasaka Community Center, 5F Study Room Kensyushitsu 研修室
Akasaka 4−18−13 Minato, Tokyo, 〒107-0052
NEAREST STATION: Akasaka Mitsuke on the Ginza and Marunouchi Lines.
Access map https://www.kissport.or.jp/sisetu/akasaka/shisetsu/access.html
GOOGLE MAPS LINK: https://goo.gl/maps/4gMg2A4E6fLMyRP9A
**When you arrive, please look for the PSC sign on the event board
FEE: 4,000 yen advance registration by Friday Sept 13 OR 6,000 yen payment for registration after Sept 13
HOW: Register online https://forms.gle/YShzPXbBGocEXe3z5
FOR MORE INFO please contact: Rose.ito@gmail.com
Find out more https://www.facebook.com/events/499974757459094/

Start your own nonprofit!
Sunday Sept 29 1:30-4:30 (Doors open at 1:20 and close at 5:00)
A workshop for anyone interested in nonprofits, volunteering or better managing a group they currently support. It is a hands-on introduction to knowledge and skills needed to run nonprofit NGOs.
We aim to: 1) Promote a greater understanding of how nonprofit organizations work; and 2) Develop basic knowledge and skills to start up your Nonprofit/NGO.
Facilitated by Sarajean Rossitto, Nonprofit NGO organizational development consultant
To register visit https://forms.gle/7cDivcmeQ7nHUSFz7 - https://forms.gle/7cDivcmeQ7nHUSFz7
Facebook page with updates https://www.facebook.com/events/2447523472130143/
Venue: Arisu Iki-iki Plaza Multi Purpose Roomありすいきいきプラザ/多目的室
4-6-7 Minamiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0047
Nearest Station: Hiro on the Hibiya Line.
Access map: http://business.central.co.jp/care/trust/siteikan_unei_jutaku/ailis/
FEE: 7,000 yen by Sat Sept 21, 10,000 yen after 9/21
For more information please contact: Rose.ito@gmail.com

Tsuda Open University, Global education for sustainable development (GESD) program
Information session: Sept 12 and 19 from 7pm at TOU Sendagaya Campus
Find out more: https://tou.tsuda.ac.jp/placement/
Current Issues in International Development   (Saturday mornings)
Details: https://ssl2.smart-academy.net/tsuda/course/detail/968/
Project Based Writing  (Thursday nights)
Details: https://ssl2.smart-academy.net/tsuda/course/detail/969/

Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ)
Continuing Education offers non-credit courses designed to meet the diverse educational objectives of students.
Fall registration deadline => Sept 9
NGO management course: NGO 212 Japanese Society & Nonprofit Organizations, Monday nights, starting Sept 30th
Get more info and sign up here => https://www.tuj.ac.jp/cont-ed/courses/professional/NGO212.html
Info about all the courses => https://www.tuj.ac.jp/cont-ed/courses/schedules-tokyo.html

September 2019 - more events!

 Nonprofit NGO community events and program  
SEPTEMBER  EVENTS
Amnesty International Japan Intro session
Sat Sept 14 2pm
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/271303677089247/

Democracy & Debate Day!
Sept 15, 10:30 – 5pm
On Sunday, September 15th, Democrats Abroad Japan will be celebrating Democracy thru a series of sessions Come celebrate the democratic process and ideas with us this upcoming holiday weekend!
Official Democratic Debate Watch Party 11:30AM - 3:00PM
Democracy 3 Roleplay 3:00PM - 5:00PM
FIND OUT MORE https://www.facebook.com/events/680312715800261/

Amnesty International Quiz Night for Human Rights
Wednesday, Sept 18, 7:30pm~10:00pm
Hobgoblin Pubs Shibuya  Ichiban Building, 3F, 1-3-11 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/628046977714209/
Amnesty International Tokyo English Network (AITEN*) invites you to a fun event with serious aims: answer general knowledge questions to show what you know for prizes, maybe learn a few things (especially about human rights and current affairs), meet a multinational crowd of like-minded people, and  support AI's work promoting and protecting human rights for all.
¥1,000 per person to play.  Up to five members on a team. Prizes for the winning teams!  If you don't have a team, we'll help you to find or make one.
For more about AITEN: 
 
or

Perfect Liars Club Tokyo Sept edition
Friday, Sept 20, 2019 at 7 PM – 10:15 PM
Venue Good Heavens British Bar Tokyo
Tickets https://perfectliarsclubapril.peatix.com/
EARLY BIRD 1700yen: on sale until Sat 6th April 10pm.
DOORS OPEN at 7pm. SHOW STARTS 8pm.
*Get there early for your choice of seats.
*Show is in English. Come if you are fluent or practicing.
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/perfectliarstokyo/

グローバル気候マーチ/Global Climate Strike in Tokyo
Friday Sept 20 5pm-7pm
In front of UN University 5-53-70 Jingumae , Shibuya, Tokyo 150-8925
There will be several actions such as a march / parade and some speakers – find out details online
Organized by  Fridays For Future Tokyohttps://ja.globalclimatestrike.net/#join
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/458643061385053/

GET YOUR CREATIVITY FLOWING - The Big Draw Japan Drawing Festival
KYOTO:  September 22 AND TOKYO:  October 27
Exploring the 2019 Big Draw theme DRAWN TO LIFE in both Tokyo and Kyoto as part of Japan-UK Season Of Culture!
THE BIG DRAW KYOTO 2019 | SEPTEMBER 22ND 2019 | KYOTO BOTANICAL GARDENS
THE BIG DRAW TOKYO 2019 | OCTOBER 27TH 2019 | YOYOGI PARK TOKYO
* Register Early:  Email info@divyamariekato.com with your name and number of people *
FIND OUT MORE:
https://www.divyamariekato.com/the-big-draw-japan-2019/?ct=t(Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=594ef9f7cc&mc_eid=c0405bb839

Social Innovation Japan Presents SDGs Pitch Night Vol. 5
Tuesday Sept 24, 6:30-9:30
Hosted by Social Innovation Japan and Blink Community
The SDGs Pitch Night is your chance to share your ideas/projects, ask for what you need, and meet new supporters who are eager to join your cause.
Register here by 23:59 on 20th September if you’re interested in being a speaker: https://forms.gle/Hvjkw9BGXfmmqJWZA
Tickets: 2000 yen (General admission, incl. light networking drinks) 1000 yen (Student ticket, valid student ID required)
LOCATION BLINK, 3-1-6 BLINK SMART WORKSPACE, 1 元麻布, 港区
LANGUAGE: Presentations will be in English and/or Japanese (without interpretation)
Get details about the SDGs Pitch night (持続可能な開発目標))ピッチ・ナイト https://www.facebook.com/events/503887417038361/
PEATIX PAGE: HERE https://peatix.com/event/1322978/view

Start up lady night Monthly event
Wednesday, Sept 25, 2019 at 7 PM – 10 PM
Startup Lady events are safe spaces for our members, presenters, and attendees. Entrance is PAY-AS-YOU-WISH. Proceeds will go towards supporting the female entrepreneurship community and other social impact projects!
VENUE La Billage Shibuya 3-7 Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo Hulic Shibuya Kouen-dori Building 5F
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/startupladyjp
Join THE Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/602231423453629/


AWF monthly event: Japan’s Governance Reforms: An Inside View, and What the Data Show
Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Speaker Nicholas Benes, founder of The Board Director Training Institute of Japan (BDTI)
(Doors open at 7:00, speaker starts at 7:30)
Barclays Japan, Seminar Room, 31st floor
Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku
More info and sign up: https://awflm.wufoo.com/forms/japanas-governance-reforms-with-nicholas-benes

KIWL 2019 Video Premiere Party
Friday Sep 27, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The premiere of the OFFICIAL KIWL 2019 video (produced by Custom Media) showcasing not only the 500km cycle ride but encompassing KIWL's 'get fit & give back' motto through its various sporting and social events. Early bird price Y6,500 until Friday September 13th. Y7,500 thereafter.
Tickets and details here: https://peatix.com/event/1311403

Jambo provides fun activities for people while providing support for the less fortunate.  For more information and upcoming events, please visit www.jambointernational.org/en.
September 14 (Saturday)  1) OKUTAMA Hiking/Swimming & 2) International Friendship Party (Separate Events)
September 15 (Sunday) - Cosmos Walk along Katsushima Canal
September 16 (Monday) - SATTE HIKING, SPIDER LILLIES & FESTIVAL!
September 21 (Saturday) - 1) Ootsuki - Saruhashi Hiking (Swim?) & 2) Edogawa River Clean Up & Picnic (Separate Events)
September 22 (Sunday) - Environmental Project at Tama Zoo
September 29 (Sunday) - HIKING at Sagamiko Lake & Takao Beer Garden

Monday, August 26, 2019

September 2019

This month's highlights

LISTEN UP: Addressing Assumptions & Perspectives for better Communication
Saturday September 21 2019 9:30-11:30
Faciltated by Sarajean Rossitto and Andrew O'Brien
WHERE: Akasaka Community Center, 5F Study Room Kensyushitsu 研修室
Akasaka 4−18−13 Minato, Tokyo, 〒107-0052
〒107-0052 東京都港区赤坂4−18−13 赤坂コミュニティーぷらざ内
NEAREST STATION: Akasaka Mitsuke on the Ginza and Marunouchi Lines.
Access map https://www.kissport.or.jp/sisetu/akasaka/shisetsu/access.html
GOOGLE MAPS LINK: https://goo.gl/maps/4gMg2A4E6fLMyRP9A
**When you arrive, please look for the PSC sign on the event board
FEE: 4,000 yen advance registration by Friday Sept 13 OR 6,000 yen payment for registration after Sept 13
HOW: Register online https://forms.gle/YShzPXbBGocEXe3z5
FOR MORE INFO please contact: Rose.ito@gmail.com
Find out more
https://www.facebook.com/events/499974757459094/

Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ)
Continuing Education offers non-credit courses designed to meet the diverse educational objectives of students.
Fall registration deadline => Sept 9
NGO management course:
NGO 212 Japanese Society & Nonprofit Organizations, Monday nights, starting Sept 30th
An issues-based course for those who wish to deepen their understanding of social issues in Japan and the work of organizations tackling them. Each week, participants are assigned online articles on issues and research on Japanese organizations to better understand the methods they use. Participants are expected to be active in class discussion, take part in group-work and make a final presentation on a current social issue and NGO of their choice. Anyone wanting to know more about Japanese society and nonprofit NGOs here in Japan is encouraged to join this course.
Get more info and sign up here => https://www.tuj.ac.jp/cont-ed/courses/professional/NGO212.html
Info about all the courses => https://www.tuj.ac.jp/cont-ed/courses/schedules-tokyo.html

T
suda Open University, Global education for sustainable development (GESD) program
Information session: Sept 12 and 19 from 7pm at TOU Sendagaya Campus
Find out more: https://tou.tsuda.ac.jp/placement/

Current Issues in International Development   (Saturday mornings)
To gain a deeper understanding of sustainable development and the connection between current issues join this workshop where we investigate a core issues facing global society and how these are connected. This course uses interactive methods to help participants learn more about problems, peoples' needs and possible solutions. This course is for anyone wanting to work in INGOs, preparing to study overseas or wanting to learn more about what is going on in the world. This course also serves as a bridge for those who have completed the introductory courses.
Details: https://ssl2.smart-academy.net/tsuda/course/detail/968/

Project Based Writing  (Thursday nights)
An advanced writing skills course focusing on report writing skills. In this ten-week specialized course, we will practice skills connected to writing well-organized and effective reports, including focusing on gathering and synthesizing various sources of information, writing about specific types of data, critiquing and analyzing source material, as well as logical writing structure. Beyond some assigned readings, for this term students will be given an opportunity to choose the topics they wish to write about as part of a course-long writing project. Participants include those working in non-governmental organizations, international or multinational organizations, and those wishing to attend graduate school.
Details: https://ssl2.smart-academy.net/tsuda/course/detail/969/

Global Climate Strike in Tokyo

Organized by  Fridays For Future Tokyo
Friday Sept 20 5 PM – 7 PM
In front of UN University 5-53-70 Jingumae , Shibuya, Tokyo 150-8925
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/458643061385053/
 
グローバル気候マーチ ホームページ https://ja.globalclimatestrike.net/#join
#ClimateStrike(気候マーチ)#FFFTokyo #FridaysForFuture

 Nonprofit NGO community events and program
 
3rd Annual Tohoku Mental Health Run 2019

Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 1 PM – 4 PM
Location: Tsutsujigaoka Park, Sendai
We look forward to bringing you a great event on Saturday September 7th to coincide with World Suicide Prevention week (and miss the rainy season & dangerous heat of summer!). See you then to run for a difference!
Find our more here



TELL Counseling has secured a new space in Yokohama, creating convenient access to our professional psychological services. Just a 6-minute walk from Yokohama Station providing adult, adolescent, family and couples therapy, in English and Japanese. Email intakesubmission@telljp.com for more information! 


 

TELL Oct Pub Quiz Shibuya
WED, Oct 3 AT 8 PM
TELL 24th Connoisseurs' Charity Auction

Come Together To help us celebrate the 50th anniversary, on November 8th, 2019, of a pivotal weekend that changed history - Woodstock. Unwind in the Summer of ‘69 when we hark back to an era of peace, love, and music. Times are changing quickly with everything that has come and gone, but we’re still here serving with a little help from our friends this evening. Join us for this “spirited” evening of premier wine tasting, live and silent auctions of connoisseur items, a lavish feast, entertainment, and raffles for fabulous prizes—all for a worthy cause!

Please visit www.tellauction.com to find out more information, become a sponsor or buy tickets!

Nerd Nite #36: CYBER⚡️SPACE**
September 6 (Friday), doors open 19:30, start 20:00
Every month we gather 3 smart speakers and a curious crowd. In September: visions of the future through cyberpunk art, creating programming languages for education and more, and the basics of rocket engines from "Doctor Rocket"!
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.
Speakers:
1. Michah Dowbak -- Mad Dog Jones: All Dreams Simultaneously (https://www.instagram.com/mad.dog.jones/)
2. Chris Gerpheide -- Models All the Way Down: Making a Programming Language (https://twitter.com/phoxicle)
3. Matt Richardson -- Rocket Science: A Risk-Free, Earth-Based, Libation-Fueled Crash Course
Where: Nagatacho GRID B1F (https://goo.gl/maps/mc5YMnFPuSS2)
Price: ¥1000 at the door
「Nerd Nite東京」は、 毎月行われる会でTEDみたいな講演を3つ聞けますが、TEDと違って、リラックスした空間で飲みながらプレゼンを楽しみます!
テーマは科学研究、技術、美術、歴史などなど、毎月変わりますので、新しい人と話を色々発見できる場です!発表と質疑応答は英語でやりますが、もちろん日本人の方も大歓迎なのでぜひNerd Nite東京へご参加ください!
Find out more https://www.facebook.com/events/394813904498650/

Intersectional Thinking: The Key to Diversity & Innovation
Monday, September 9,  19:00-21:00 (Doors Open at 18:30)
LOCATION: Akasaka Civic Center
4−18−13 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0052 (Inside the Akasaka Community Plaza Building) 4th Floor, Meeting Room 2
GOOGLE MAPS LINK: https://goo.gl/maps/4gMg2A4E6fLMyRP9A
Find out more
https://www.facebook.com/DiversityDojo/

Jambo For any questions, feel free to contact David at jambodave@green.email.ne.jp
Find out more http://jambointernational.org/en

Amnesty International Japan
Sat Sept 14 2pm AIJ Intro session
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/271303677089247/

Wed Sept 18 7:30  AIJ Pub Quiz Night for Human Rights
Hobgoblin Pubs Japan (Shibuya, Tokyo)Shibuya
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/628046977714209/

FEW: For Empowering Women in Japan
http://fewjapan.com/
Monthly meeting second Thursday of the month

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/

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/
Training Programs
Community Theater & Arts News

Yokohama Theater Group http://ytg.jp
 
Tokyo Sinfonia - 2019 events
  • 2019.9.18  ワーグナー セレナーデ シャンパンコンサート    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    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  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    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