INVENTING THE FUTURE IN TOHOKU

14 Jun 12, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Independent Business,  Government Relations

Overview: You are invited to hear Professor Akihiro Isomura of Tohoku University's International Cooperation Division describe recent activities aimed at accelerating opportunities for entrepreneurs in the Tohoku region and to meet some of the university's researchers and students.

THE ENTREPRENEURS FORUM/TALKING BUSINESS SERIES 2012

14 Jun 12, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Hosting Committee(s): Independent Business,  Young Professionals Group

Overview: Kevin McAuliffe will discuss how he adapted an American direct selling business to the Japanese market.

AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT

12 Jun 12, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Healthcare - Biosciences

Overview: Charles Sabine will address how the world of scientific research is a world of wonder as well as a very human world - one where we benefit, and all have a contribution to make.

DISCOVERY OF THE RNA WORLD AND NEW BIOTECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES

7 Jun 12, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Hosting Committee(s): Healthcare - Biosciences

Overview: Join us to hear Dr. Piero Carninci, one of the minds at the forefront of the RNA revolution, speak about the growing number of application of these non-coding RNAs in biotechnology.

ACCJ WOMEN IN BUSINESS COMMITTEE INTERACTIVE STRATEGY SESSION - "SETTING THE AGENDA"

31 May 12, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Women In Business

Overview: Join the newly formed WIB Committee for this important lunch-time interactive roundtable discussion where we will discuss these questions and ask you to share your ideas as to which are the key issues that the Committee should prioritize.

WENDY'S JAPAN: "THIRD TIME'S THE CHARM?"

30 May 12, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Independent Business,  B2B Sales

Overview: Please join the Independent Business Committee and B2B Sales Committee to hear Ernest Higa, Chairman & CEO of Higa Industries Co., Ltd. and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Wendy's Japan (GK) speak on the exciting return of an American classic.

(FULLY BOOKED!!) JOINT CHAMBER NETWORKING PARTY WITH IJCC

30 May 12, 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Hosting Committee(s): Special Events

Overview: This event has been fully booked.

AFTER OLYMPUS...WHAT DO FOREIGN INVESTORS WANT MOST FROM JAPANESE COMPANIES?

28 May 12, 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Foreign Direct Investment

Overview: A panel of the most experienced representatives and advisors of foreign portfolio investment in Japan will gather to try to answer questions and more.

BUILD YOUR BEST TEAM EVER WITH RELATIONSHIP SYSTEMS COACHING

24 May 12, 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Human Resource Management

Overview: This workshop is targeted at executives, managers, especially team leaders and division heads, HR professionals, and others interested in enhancing team performance.

FAREWELL RECEPTION FOR DEPARTING EMBASSY LIAISONS

23 May 12, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Hosting Committee(s): Government Relations,  Leadership Forum

Overview: Please join us for an evening to extend our warm appreciation for the tremendous work that our friends in the ACCJ Embassy Liaison program have done for the Chamber over the past several years.

2012 ACCJ SPRING GOLF TOURNAMENT

21 May 12, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Special Events

Overview: Get your golf bag out and join your fellow ACCJ members and guests at the Annual ACCJ Spring Golf Tournament!

THE CURRENT SYSTEM OF GEOGRAPHIC INDICATORS PROTECTION IN JAPAN

18 May 12, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Intellectual Property

Overview: The Intellectual Property Committee will be hosting officials from METI to speak about the system for geographic indicators or "GI marks" in Japan and the current situation for protection of GI marks under trademark law and unfair competition laws.

INDIA AS AN INNOVATOR

17 May 12, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Asia Business

Overview: India is often mentioned along with China in recent years as one of the world's most dynamic economies.

POSTPONED: SAYONARA TO HELLO: A GALA FILM PREMIERE

17 May 12, 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Special Events

Overview: This event has been postponed.  New date will be announced once confirmed. Join us for our Dining Club debut with Steve Marshall, who has been using magic to live his dreams since he was just eight years old.

GIVING BACK TO JAPAN II: COMMUNITY LEADERS REPORT OUT

16 May 12, 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Corporate Social Responsibility

Overview: 16 chambers of commerce and NPOs will present "Giving Back to Japan II: Community Leaders Report Out."

(FULLY BOOKED!!) SPECIAL EVENT WITH CCIFJ: LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP & HOSPITALITY FROM THE WORLD OF MICHELIN (KANSAI EVENT)

15 May 12, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Business Programs

Overview: This event has been fully booked. Mr. Delmas' presentation will cover his personal story including his viewpoints on leadership and experiences at a major global company.

GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY! - TOHOKU VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY III

27 Apr 12, 11:00pm to 10:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Corporate Social Responsibility

Overview: Come get your hands dirty and volunteer in Tohoku!

COALITION POLITICS IN AN AGE OF UNCERTAINTY

25 Apr 12, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Government Relations

Overview: Talk of forming new parties is in the air amid urgent concern over a number of issues. Can the DPJ withstand the pressure, and what sorts of new coalitions are possible?

EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS: PUBLIC SPEAKING DOESN'T HAVE TO BE A NERVE-WRACKING EXPERIENCE

25 Apr 12, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Hosting Committee(s): Independent Business,  Young Professionals Group

Overview: Veteran journalist and communications trainer Mike DeJong offers his strategies for effective communications.