Membership StatisticsAs of November 8, 2025, we have 355 members, 208 Regular, 83 Overseas, 55 Supporting, 2 Junior, and 7 Scholars. New Members We were very happy to welcome two new members from Australia: Dale Druhan and Salli Treweek
This year coinciding with VVI’s 50th anniversary, CWAJ received a very special recognition, the Helen Keller Sullivan Award from the Tokyo Helen Keller Association. At the awards ceremony, Eri Nakase, one of the VVI Co-Chairs, gave the following
Membership Renewal On September 30, the memberships of any members who had not renewed, after being sent reminder emails, were suspended, making them ineligible to participate in the Board Elections, and in October, the remaining members will be archived.
In Memorium: Kay Hamada Date: September 14, 2025 Kay Hamada passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 14, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 59. Kay loved the arts throughout her life, creating
In Memorium Amy Flint Date: October 8, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of long-time CWAJ member Amy Flint. She had been an American member since 31 August 1965. Born the daughter of Japanese diplomat
New Renewal Process As of September 7, we have 317 members who renewed their membership, with nearly 60 percent using the new Stripe payments. Our thanks to everyone who has renewed early, especially those who used Stripe, as it
Hello. I hope by the time you read this it has cooled down here in Tokyo as this summer has been especially brutal! My name is Carol Iwanaga and I am from Sun Valley, Idaho, U.S.A., although I
Membership RenewalAs we approach the beginning of the membership year, all members should have received a reminder email to renew their membership for 2025-2026, with instructions on how to do so. As of August 6, we have 152 members
Born from the waves lapping at the shores of California, I have sought light and enlightenment in many places. I have always loved learning and devoting myself to a practice, where I would be challenged in mind and
