Category: News

Guest Speaker: Vicky Bowman
June 8, 2022, 10:00 to 12:00, Online via Zoom
As Director of Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business (MCRB) since 2013, and with 15 years of living and working in Myanmar, including as British Ambassador, Vicky Bowman has been a sounding board for companies who are wondering whether to stay or go, and how to do either responsibly, and consistent with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Guest Speaker: Ten 2022 Scholars and two past Scholars
May 18, 2022, 10:00 to 12:00, Online via Zoom
The CWAJ Scholarship Committee Invites You to Join Us on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, for the Presentation of CWAJ 2022 Scholarship Awardees!

April 13, 2022 10:00 to 12:00, Online via Zoom
Reservations:  by noon April 11 2022
Outside Tokyo’s Otemachi Financial City complex 5 marble play sculptures undulate along the pavement, their natural lustre and elegant curves offering an oasis for relaxed conversation amidst the business high rises. Titled “Keys of Affinity,” the group of sculptures is one of countless installations created by Scottish artist Kate Thomson, which grace the public spaces of prestigious institutions, hotels, residences, corporate buildings and city streets throughout Japan.

Date: March 9th, 2022 Time: 10:00 to 12:00
Venue: Online via Zoom
Fee: Volunteer donation Guest fee: Free
Following years of weakness, inflation has been picking up sharply across the developed world. In what ways does the current pick-up in global inflation differ from the past, and is it sustainable? And how should central banks react? Most importantly, will inflation finally reach the shores of Japan. If so, what are the implications for the Japanese markets?

On trains, in supermarket queues, even at the family dinner table – we always see young people looking at their smartphones. What are they really doing? Watching TikTok? Playing an online game?

Wakayu Sato, a content marketing and creator economy specialist, will tell us about the new services and programs that have young people hooked.

Date: January 19, 2022 Time: 10:00 to 12:00
Venue: Online via Zoom
Fee: Volunteer donation Guest fee: Free
We are honored to welcome Melanie as our speaker at the next General Meeting in January. Melanie will talk about her activities supporting women in leadership and will no doubt help us to start the New Year on a high note.