News

30 Nov 2021

New Board Takes Charge after AGM

Seven Members were elected to the Club's Board of Governors at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 30.

At the first Board meeting following the AGM, Jesse Green was selected to serve as representative governor for a one-year term.

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30 Nov 2021

Club Named Among World's Best

The Club has been listed among the top 100 Platinum City Clubs of the World for a third time.

Awarded by the Club Leaders Forum, a US-based private club consultancy, the recognition puts the Club in the top 1 percent of private clubs across the globe.

A panel of judges assessed the Club in seven areas: brand recognition; membership engagement; amenity and facility excellence; service; management and governance; adaptability; and member experience.

First published in 1997, the Platinum Clubs list initially included only private clubs in the United States.

27 Oct 2021

Nihonbashi Club Wins Design Award

Tokyo American Club Nihonbashi has won a prestigious Good Design Award for its interior concept.

The panel of architect judges praised the use of design features like the Club's pitched, walnut ceiling, lighting and carpeting to create a "large home" ambience.

The Club, which opened in March this year, was designed by local architect and Nihonbashi Club Member Daishi Yoshimoto.

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21 Oct 2021

Connections Supports New Charities in 2021

The Club's Connections group donated funds to four new local charities this year.

As part of its ongoing philanthropic efforts, Connections contributed ¥7 million to 11 nonprofit organizations in 2021.

Alongside the seven longtime beneficiaries were four new recipients: online support service A Place for You; Fukushima-based children's home Aoba Gakuen; Musubie, which runs cafeterias across Japan for vulnerable children; and the Big Issue Japan (pictured), an organization that supports the homeless.

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11 Sep 2021

New Club General Manager Appointed

The Club is set to welcome Darren Morrish as its new general manager.

From October 1, the Australian (pictured) will lead the Club's management team, taking over from Anthony Cala, the outgoing general manager.

With more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Morrish, 51, has worked in management roles in Japan, South Korea, China, the Asia Pacific and his native Australia.

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