Tokyo 101: An Expat’s Guide to Living in Japan

Relocating to a new country can be thrilling and nerve-racking in equal measure.

To help you start making the most of your adopted home, Connections’ two-day orientation is designed to offer an overview of life in Japan and plenty of advice from locals and seasoned expats.

With presentations on a range of key subjects (see list below), from healthcare and culture to food and disaster preparedness, and opportunities to ask questions, this program also enables newcomers to mingle and make connections.

In fact, Tokyo 101 attendees can expand their social circle further when they attend the Welcome Back Cocktails event on September 29.

Both days include a light breakfast and buffet lunch.

Sign up today and start thriving in Japan!

Speaker Lineup
Day 1

• Japanese culture: Reiko Saito, Club governor and bilingual corporate trainer
• Earthquake preparedness: Motoko Kimura and Aiko Tokiyama of WaNavi Japan, a cultural support nonprofit
• Japan travel: Sandra Isaka, Member and Japan travel specialist

Day 2

• Cultural adjustment and dealing with culture shock: Vickie Skorji, Lifeline director at TELL, a Japan-based counseling service
• Japanese healthcare: Dr Thomas Lomax of Tokyo Medical and Surgical Clinic
• Japanese food and dining: Elizabeth Andoh, culinary author and teacher
• Learning to thrive in Japan: Andrea Gonzales, former lawyer and mother of four

Childcare
Attendees can receive a 25% discount on childcare at the Childcare Center for the duration of Tokyo 101. Contact the events team This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details.

For childcare reservations or cancellations, please contact the Childcare Center at 03-4588-0701 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Details

• Members: ¥19,800 (couples: ¥30,000)
• Non-Members: ¥22,000 (couples: ¥33,000)
• Adults only
• Open to the public
• Non-Member registration: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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