ACCJ Kansai Walk-A-Thon

Tonight’s ACCJ - Kansai event ‘New Arena, New Kobe’ is going to be awesome. Hope to see you there!

Grand opening on May 5th!

Like sports? Interested in watching basketball?
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Join us in supporting the Kobe Storks as they prepare to enter the top category “B.LEAGUE PREMIER” professional basketball league scheduled to begin play in the 2026-27 season.

Please come out to watch the home games at the World Memorial Hall on Portopia Island. https://www.kobe-spokyo.jp/world-kobe/

March 27 (Wed) Tip Off at 7:00 pm - Kobe Storks vs Ehime Orange Vikings
March 30 (Sat) Tip Off at 4:00 pm - Kobe Storks vs Vertex Shizuoka
March 31 (Sun) Tip Off at 2:00 pm - Kobe Storks vs Vertex Shizuoka

2nd floor free seating - Tickets available @ https://bleague-ticket.psrv.jp/member/login/?redirect=/tickets/purchase/136108/NS

For enquiries please contact - One Bright KOBE 担当：鈴木[email protected] ※試合日2日前の正午締切

SAVE THE DATE!
The ACCJ 2024 Kansai Shinnenkai 🐉 will be held on January 24th, 2024@W Osaka (18:30-20:30).
The registration will be opening soon. Please mark your calendar!

Sponsorship Opportunities Available (Members only):
"ACCJ Kansai Diversity & Inclusion Summit Series 2023"

The D&I Committee will be hosting the 9th ACCJ Kansai D&I Summit Series–Unleashing the power of Inclusion in October, 2023. We will have a session focusing on Allyship.

In three sessions held over three consecutive weeks, the Summit Series participants will hear inspirational stories from leaders highlighting their learnings and challenges around inclusive leadership and gain practical tips to apply at work through bite-size training modules created for the Summit. We will offer simultaneous E/J interpretation for all sessions so all participants can actively engage in this important topic.

This year we are also planning to offer the participants the chance to network in-person! Each session is unique and we believe the participants will be able to deepen their understanding in developing their inclusive leadership and to create an inclusive environment.

For more details, please contact: [email protected]

ACCJ-Kansai Diversity & Inclusion Committee
Mie Kitano, Chair
Naomi Iwasaki, Vice-chair

LAST CALL for "Network Infusion" registration!

Date: Thursday, July 27, 2023
Time: 18:00–20:00
Venue: Adee, InterContinental Hotel Osaka

Member Fee: ¥5,000
Guest Fee: ¥ 6,000

Registration Deadline:
Non-members - Friday, July 21 (17:00),
Members - Sunday, July 23 (23:00)
Cancellation Deadline: Wednesday,July 19 (17:00)

For details and registrations, please visit our website:
https://www.accj.or.jp/accj-events -a10ac2da-bd5d-423c-a663-43997860b546-event-ljm834ii

or contact: [email protected]

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For our second CEO series of 2023, the ACCJ-Kansai Business Programs Committee is pleased to welcome Karl Hudson, area vice president for Japan and Guam at Marriott International Inc.

Hudson will share how the Marriott brands have developed and what makes them stand out in the industry. He will also share insights from the wealth of experience gained by building his career through leadership positions in Asia, touching on his leadership principles, objectives as a leader, and the strategies and tactics he uses to achieve them.

The event, conducted in English, will include a presentation, Q&A, and a networking session.

Date: Thursday, July 13, 18:30–20:30 (Doors Open 18:00)
Venue: The St. Regis Osaka, Astor Ballroom
MC: Yasumasa Sakamoto, co-chair, Kansai Business Programs Committee
Member Fee: ¥7,000
Guest Fee: ¥8,000
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Wednesday, July 5 (17:00)

For more details and registration, please visit our website :
https://www.accj.or.jp/accj-events -a10ac2da-bd5d-423c-a663-43997860b546-event-lj2kmbvz

Leadership Series 2023 was held from May 9 – June 13.
This year was the12th year and was co-hosted by the Kansai D&I Committee and the Kansai Business Programs Committee.
This is one of the ACCJ flagship program, exclusive for ACCJ CSM (Corporate Sustaining Member) companies.
80 attendees from 9 companies attended to learn leadership from the 5 unique leaders of global companies and actively participate in the group discussions.

【乳腺外科】あいかブレストクリニック｜兵庫県芦屋市｜乳がん検診｜ – 女性スタッフのみの乳腺専門クリニック｜JR芦屋・阪神芦屋駅近｜神戸・西宮・尼崎｜経験豊富な女性乳腺外科 女性の日本乳癌学会 乳腺専門医と女性スタッフによる乳がんの検診、診断、治療を行っています。

ACCJ Kansai is happy to support this International Women's Day event hosted by Kansai Global Society (non profit group).

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Let’s celebrate together an “International Women’s Day with Men” on 3/03 Friday evening in Kobe! KGS (Kansai Global Society) will celebrate this special occasion with Koen (後援) support from local governments, international organizations & Consulate General offices in Kobe, Osaka & Kyoto.
“Gender Equality (SDGs No.5 goal)” is an essential issue today in many countries around the world for sustainable development. British Consul General (lady) & Italian Consul General (gentleman) will be our guest speakers to introduce how it is practiced in their home countries & beyond from their diplomatic points of view. Table discussions will let us think about how the Gender Equality value can be generated & fostered, starting at each home. The “Gender Equality” promotes collaboration for men & women to live happier lives together.
While a war in Europe continues, we’ll support Ukrainian families living in the Kobe areas. A few Ukranian ballerinas will perform for us after dinner to drive further awareness
Advance reservations & bank transfers are requested by 2/18 Saturday. Please contact the KGS office (email: [email protected] Tel: 078-891-8160 Fax: 078-891-8162)

Don’t miss the 2023 ACCJ KANSAI SHINNENKAI, our first Shinnenkai in three years!

Member Fee: ¥10,000
Guest Fee: ¥12,500

🐰For details please visit our website:
https://www.accj.or.jp/accj-events?fbclid=IwAR3y801ZlQ11Y25EGGcmA092US6WldPGReijXjx5ibn73Z1OXWZrqaxMHCQ -a10ac2da-bd5d-423c-a663-43997860b546-event-lbd5agxn

🐰ACCJ Members can register here:
https://nav.accj.or.jp/ords/f?p=140:LOGIN_DESKTOP:7501040857552:::::

🐰Non-members can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPlD3dVNhrFklXOziXMfWvWTOtfnj82CeR0NZ17OokZSDoSA/viewform

🐰For inquiries, please contact: [email protected]

ACCJ-Kansai Membership Relations Committee
Ken Shimabuku and Akimasa Kataoka, co-chairs

Year's Party

There's nothing like gathering to celebrate the end of the year with friends, so grab the rope and let us pull you in to the ACCJ Charity Ball on December 3 at Hilton Tokyo, Shinjuku. This year's theme is Chicago: An Evening in the Windy City! Don't miss your early bird tickets: https://lnkd.in/guABgMEC

Please also consider sponsoring the Charity Ball! We invite you to look at the sponsorship benefits for both prize and cash sponsors at: https://lnkd.in/gekPTHhv

If you can't attend in-person, but want to support our worthy charities, we encourage you to buy raffle tickets at: https://lnkd.in/gJiNrUHz

All net proceeds will go to support this year’s primary charities, as well as the ACCJ Community Service Fund and the Mike Makino Fund for the homeless.

Full details at: accj.or.jp/2022-accj-charity-ball

ACCJ & JASO Thanksgiving Party

November is a time to express thanks with family and friends. In celebration of the season of gratitude, the Japan-America Society of Osaka (JASO) and the ACCJ welcome you, your family, and colleagues to a Thanksgiving dinner at The Westin Osaka.
Join us for an evening of traditional fair, including roast turkey with gravy and stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.
This joint event attracts about 150 attendees each year and is a chance for JASO and ACCJ members to enjoy networking with friends new and old.

Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022
Time: 18:30–20:30 (Doors open at 18:15)
Venue: Westin Osaka 4F Karin room
Member Fee: ¥6,000
Guest Fee: ¥8,000
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Friday, November 11 (17:00)

ACCJ-Kansai Membership Relations Committee
Ken Shimabuku and Akimasa Kataoka, co-chairs

For details and registrations, please visit our website:
https://www.accj.or.jp/accj-events -e05eb30f-3c12-401e-91ef-07d09dfeca40

【SEE YOU IN 3 DAYS!】Are you interested in healthcare and innovation? Want to co-create impactful solutions with inspiring student peers and industry experts? Do you enjoy meeting new people and coming up with ideas? We warmly invite you to the first hybrid Healthcare x Digital (HxD) Ideation 2022 hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan, launching on Saturday, October 29! Join us to meet and network with various executives from healthcare companies, design the next big project, and win prizes, job/project opportunities, incubation support, and feedback from the HxD team!

Further details: https://www.accj.or.jp/2022-hxd
Register: https://bit.ly/3C7x3vo (Ideators: Please register by EOD Oct. 28)

SEE YOU IN 3 DAYS! Are you interested in healthcare and innovation? Want to co-create impactful solutions with inspiring student peers and industry experts? Do you enjoy meeting new people and coming up with ideas? We warmly invite you to the first hybrid Healthcare x Digital (HxD) Ideation 2022 hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan, launching THIS Saturday, October 29! Join us to meet and network with various executives from healthcare companies, design the next big project, and win prizes, job/project opportunities, incubation support, and feedback from the HxD team!

Further details: https://lnkd.in/g74-Ds9G
Register: https://bit.ly/3C7x3vo (Ideators: Please register by EOD Oct. 28)

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【キックオフまであと３日！】ヘルスケアとイノベーションに興味がありますか？刺激的な学生仲間や業界の専門家とインパクトのあるソリューションを作ってみたいですか？新しい人と出会い、アイデアを出すのが好きですか？10月29日（土）から始まる、在日米国商工会議所主催の初のハイブリッド型ヘルスケア×デジタル（HxD）アイデアソン2022で会いましょう！ヘルスケア企業の様々な経営者と出会い、ネットワークを広げ、次の大きなプロジェクトをデザインし、賞金、仕事・プロジェクトの機会、インキュベーションサポート、HxDチームからのフィードバックなどを手に入れることができます
皆さんに会えるのを楽しみにしてます！

詳細: https://lnkd.in/g74-Ds9G
登録：https://bit.ly/3C7x3vo

The D&I Committee hosted Nissan Corporate Vice President, Catherine Perez at the D&I Summit Series Day2 on October 18.

She shared her passion on this subject and Nissan's leadership and commitment. Nissan is a leader in developing a Diverse and Inclusive environment.
"DEI is more than an objective. Its's a culture built upon respect and consideration for others."

D&I Committee co-chairs: Mie Kitano , David Lucas
Moderators: Mie Kitano , David Lucas, Miho Takiguchi, Yana Orel

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The Board of Governors and Kansai Excom members visited the EXPO 2025 and Kankeiren before the BoG meeting on October 20th.

Welcome back for our first IN-PERSON ACCJ Charity Ball since 2019 on Saturday, December 3, at the Hilton Tokyo, Shinjuku! Join us to celebrate this year's theme: Chicago – An Evening in the Windy City.

Early bird tickets are now available! Get your tickets at: https://lnkd.in/guABgMEC

Please also consider sponsoring the Charity Ball! We invite you to look at the sponsorship benefits for both prize and cash sponsors at: https://lnkd.in/gekPTHhv

If you can't attend in-person, but want to support our worthy charities, we encourage you to buy raffle tickets at: https://lnkd.in/gJiNrUHz

All net proceeds will go to support this year’s primary charities, as well as the ACCJ Community Service Fund and the Mike Makino Fund for the homeless.

Full details at: https://lnkd.in/gwdGViMG

Diversity and Inclusion Summit Series 2022 started on October 4th ! Over 100 participants joined for Day1, enjoyed and learned from the two Speakers, Jennifer Shinkai ACC and Tetsuya Ando.

Next will be Day2, [October 18th 16:00-18:00]. Please look forward to it!
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