Category Archives: events

Networking Opportunity: JASC Meishi Mixer

Posted on November 2, 2011 by LM

Via the Japan America Society of Colorado mailing list. The next program coming up for Japan America Society of Colorado members and friends is our November 15th Meishi Mixer. JASC’s Meishi Mixers, for those who are unfamiliar, are informal networking … Continue reading →

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Call for Volunteers: TEDxTohoku

Posted on October 23, 2011 by LM

Information via Nick Kaufmann. Contact him at nkauf87[AT]gmail[DOT]com for more information. The theme of the TEDxTohoku conference is “Asking the 3.11 Generation,” and it will focus on 12 speakers who are doing relief and revitalization projects in the region. Right … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Yôkai Train

Posted on October 21, 2011 by LM

As many of my fellow expats and I are gearing up for Halloween here in Japan, Japan’s native season of ghosts, ghouls, and things that go bump in the night is in late summer, around Obon. At the risk of … Continue reading →

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JET Recruiting Sessions 2011

Posted on September 22, 2011 by LM

Thinking of applying to the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) or a Coordinator for International Relations (CIR)? Check out the Consul-General of Japan in Miami’s JET calendar for recruiting events and information sessions near … Continue reading →

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Business Luncheon: Exporting to Japan: Lessons Learned from the Meat Industry

Posted on August 18, 2011 by LM

Via the Japan America Society of Colorado. Please join Japan America Society of Colorado and the World Trade Center Denver for a presentation by Phil Seng, President & CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Mr. Seng will offer insight … Continue reading →

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Colorado-Yamagata 25th Anniversary Celebration Lunch

Posted on July 21, 2011 by LM

Via Japan America Society of Colorado: The Colorado-Yamagata 25th Anniversary Celebration Lunch will take place on Saturday, August 6th, at the Brown Palace Hotel and will be attended by a delegation from Yamagata Prefecture, including Vice Governor Takashi Takahashi, and … Continue reading →

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Denver Cherry Blossom Festival

Posted on June 25, 2011 by LM

Via the Japan America Society of Colorado mailing list. The annual Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on June 25-26, 2011, between Lawrence and Larimer, and 19th and 20th Streets (map, opens as a pdf).The event is hosted by the … Continue reading →

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Great Lakes JETAA Relief Fundraiser

Posted on April 21, 2011 by LM

From Great Lakes JETAA: Please join us on Friday, April 22nd for a Japan Relief Fundraiser benefiting the JETAA USA Relief Fund at Mac’s Cafe in Columbus’s Short North district. Mac’s Cafe is located at 693 N High St; Columbus, … Continue reading →

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University of Michigan Ross School of Business: Japan Night Benefit

Posted on April 5, 2011 by LM

This information comes to us from Masashi Nishio via the Center for Japanese Studies’ mailing list. The U of M Japanese Community will hold Japan Night, a fundraising event, for Japanese causalities in the areas impacted by the devastating earthquake … Continue reading →

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