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Blue Man Group in Tokyo - Special offer for ACCJ members

Blue Man Group is a performance show which began in 1991 from Broadway in NY which is now performed in 7 cities. Among Asia, it is only performed in Tokyo but its long-run performance that continued for 4 years will be finishing soon. Please use this opportunity to see the show with this special offer.

For further details: http://www.accj.or.jp/doclib/file_view/Blue_Man.pdf

Tuesday, February 21, 12:45-17:45 p.m.: Meiji Institute for Global Affairs Inaugural Symposium (Japanese language only event)

Venue: 明治大学リバティタワー1Fリバティホール (Meiji University Liberty Tower 1st Floor Liberty Hall)
this symposium invites the world's leading experts and scholars to discuss global risks and challenges, innovative and sustainable healthcare, and corporate governance in the age of globalization, to better understand the direction that we are headed. Our mission is to provide an opportunity to widen perspectives on respective global problems and to discuss how Japan should respond and react to them. We welcome and encourage the participation of an audience with a wide range of interests and varying backgrounds.

For further details, please visit:
http://www.accj.or.jp/doclib/file_view/Symposium1.pdf
http://www.accj.or.jp/doclib/file_view/Symposium2.pdf

Saturday, December 3, 1:00-4:45 p.m.: Symposium on "The Energy of the Future: Message from Fukushima" (Japanese language only event)

Venue: いわき市労働福祉会館 (Iwaki City Labour and Welfare Center) 3rd Floor
〒970-8026, 22 Taira Azadouno-mae, Iwaki City, Fukushima (Tel: 0246-24-2511)
Admission: Free
Host: Empowering Women Empowering Society (JKSK), NPO
RSVP: a_yamaguchi@cre-en.jp

Monday, October 17, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.: ICAS Special program with former U.S. Prisoners of War in Japan

Venue: Temple University Japan Campus, Mita Hall, 4-1-27 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0073 (http://www.tuj.ac.jp/maps/tokyo.html)
Cost: Free
Host: Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies (ICAS), Temple University Japan Campus
RSVP: icas@tuj.ac.jp
* If you RSVP, you are automatically registered. If possible, we ask you to RSVP, but unregistered walk-ins are also welcome.

We are happy to invite you to a special event with several former American prisoners of war who are visiting Japan at the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of a dialogue program, "2011 The Japanese/POW Friendship Program". This event aims to promote mutual understanding between the people of Japan and the U.S. through reconciliation by inviting former American POWs, their spouses and descendants to Japan, who hold special feelings toward Japan due to their experiences during World War II. After a presentation, they will discuss their experiences and the role of the dialogue program with the audience.

Monday, October 24 - Tuesday, October 25: The 13th Nikkei Global Management Forum: Partnerships in Corporate Strategy - a Vital Power for Revival

Venue: The Imperial Hotel Tokyo
Forum Organizers: Nikkei Inc., IMD, Japan Center for Economic Research
Cost: 63,000 yen (lunch and tax included)

Nikkei Global Management Forum (NGMF) is a special event that each year brings together a carefully chosen group of the world's most accomplished business executives to discuss corporate strategy and management philosophy from a truly global perspective. Since its inauguration in 1999, the Forum has come to be recognized as one of the most prestigious international business conferences in Asia.

The Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11 left deep scars on Japan, and its repercussions -- including disruptions to production -- are being felt throughout the world. On top of this, recent turmoil in financial markets resulting from the downgrading of U.S. credit ratings has cast a dark cloud on the outlook of the global economy. However, companies are tackling these difficulties with remarkable flexibility. The key to such resilience is strategic partnerships that transcend borders. Corporate partnerships are vital for building supply chains that can withstand crises. Local partners with extensive customer networks are crucial for success in rapidly growing emerging economies. Where resources are limited, even alliances with rival companies will play an important role. This year's NGMF will focus on strategies necessary to overcome challenges and furthermore, to regain vitality.

Wednesday, November 2 - Boarding Schools Fair

Venue: ANA InterContinental Hotel Tokyo
Organizer: The Association of Boarding Schools
Admission: Free

You are invited to the 2011 Boarding Schools Fair organized by The Association of Boarding Schools to be held in Tokyo, Tuesday November 2, 18:30-20:30 in ANA InterContinental Hotel Tokyo.
http://www.anaintercontinental-tokyo.jp/access/e_map2.pdf

About 40 boarding schools from US will be exhibiting in the fair. Commercial Section of U.S. Embassy is supporting this Fair. For more information of the Fair and list of participating schools, please visit the webpage: http://www.tabs.org/Tokyo

Thursday, November 3 - Saturday, November 5: Leadership Global Conference

Venue: Tokyo Ryogoku Kokusai Fashion Center
Cost: Early bird special (register by October 10th): 35,000yen for all 3 days.
(After October 10th: 45,000yen; Students: 10,000yen)
Language: Japanese, with some presenters speaking in English.
Simultaneous interpretation between Japanese and English is available free of charge.
Sponsor: Leadership Global Conference Committee (Graduates of the Coaches Training Institute)

Extraordinary leaders and activists from various sectors (business, film, ecology, volunteerism) will provide numerous presentations and workshops. The conference theme is evoking everyone’s uniqueness and transforming it into leadership. We look forward to your participation! Visit for more information at: http://www.allleaders2011.com/english/.

Thursday, November 24: Whitfield-Manjiro (America-Japan) Friendship Charity Golf

Venue: Lakewood Golf Club, 169, Kuroiwa, Oiso-cho, Naka-gun, Kanagawa, Japan 259-0105
Registration: international-sales@lake-wood.co.jp
Host: Whitfield-Manjiro (America-Japan) Friendship Society
Format: 18 Hole-Stroke Play- New Peoria Handicap System
Participants: 140 players (approximately 90 Japanese and 50 non-Japanese)
Cost: 30,000 yen (8,000 yen goes to the charity & 22,000 yen includes play fee, caddie, cart and after play party)

You are cordially invited to participate in the 3rd Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Charity Golf Day. The purpose of the event is to raise funds for supporting Whitfield-Manjiro Memorial Museum which was established in 2009 in Fairhaven, Mass., after refurbishing the ruined original residence of the Whitfield family. You are encouraged to please take a few minutes to see an informative video on the Whitfield-Manjiro history at: http://www.mediaimageproductions.com/Manjiro-May7.html.