About Us
FEW, was founded in 1981 by two foreign female entrepreneurs wishing to create a professional and social network empowering women in Tokyo. FEW has evolved tremendously since then. There are now two chapters, one in Tokyo and one in Osaka, with a current membership of over 200. Members include a broad cross section of professionals from marketers, journalists, entertainment specialists, attorneys and bankers to freelance photographers, translators and entrepreneurs in a variety of industries. Members also include women at the start of their careers such as students and interns. Since September 2008, membership has been open to English-speaking Japanese nationals.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, September 09, 2010
FEW Main September Meeting Change and Branding in the new ecomony KEWPIE
Our September speaker, Mr. Amane Nakashima, Managing Director, Chief Director of CSR Promotion of Kewpie Corporation, has been working hard to develop eco methods and incorporate sustainability into company practice to ensure the company continues to move forward in the 21st century.
Amane will be talking about the changes that Kewpie has made to help it remain on top of its market as well changes that are currently happening. He will also share the challenges that Kewpie has both faced and is currently facing as it introduces and implements these changes.
Finally, Amane will share his experience on how to build a strong brand and how to maintain it once established.
We are looking forward to welcoming you all back after this very hot summer and think this topic is a great way to start off the FEW year. If you’re dealing with change inside your own workplace or if you’re interested in how to build a strong brand, this meeting is just the ticket.
News
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
FEW helps you soar – help spread the word!
We’re looking for some volunteer help offline. If you periodically visit or go past places (especially embassies) that are frequented by English-speaking professional women, and you’re willing to drop off a few FEW postcards on a regular basis, please let me know, and I’ll mail you a small batch and instructions. Thanks! Terri, PR/Communications Director: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Friday, February 19, 2010
Rocking Your Career at any Age on Any Stage
our 16th FEW CSS (careeer strategies seminar) is coming up on 3/28! there is a significant discount for preregistration Click here to Register
read more about the event here.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
THIS WEEK’S MEETING VENUE / THURS. 2/11
FEW ladies, don’t forget this week’s meeting is at the GRIPS institute. Venue: GRIPS, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Roppongi http://www.grips.ac.jp/about/access.html We will be in the 1f A conference rooms. Start time is 7pm as usual.
Thank you for your flexibility as we finalize choosing our new FEW home.
Friday, January 29, 2010
FEW on Twitter
You can follow few on twitter- go to http://twitter.com/FEWtweets sign up if you are not yet a twitter-er and follow us. Want to know more about twitter- we will be re-doing the Twitter How to Workshop soon. stay tuned.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Coming up from our Commuity Services Committee
Heads up about upcoming events :
1. Spring business wear drive – we will be gathering business wear for young people in need.Suits, blouses, belts, handbags and business shoes. See March Newletter for complete details on what we will be collecting and who will be taking the clothing. If you can help us out or have any Questions drop us a line: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
2. International women’s day March 8: we are preparing a list of events for the March newsletter and for the Feb 11 meeting. If you have any ideas or have information about what’s going on please share your information with the FEW community service team at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Recent Events
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
FEW small biz salon September Meeting TAX AND IMMIGRATION ADVICE
This is a small mastermind group of FEW women who are building their own businesses – or planning to. We get together to share resources, ideas, and great food and wine, Our next meeting is at the Wesley Center on 9/1. We will be having a networking cocktail hour and a speaker/workshop on Japanese tax issues for small businesses and on immigration questions. email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to RSVP this event is open to FEW membe…rs and guests.
3000 yen members 4000 yen guests
9/1 from 7-10pm
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
FEW Summer Film Night
FEW Summer Film Night
Come join producer Yukie Kito, our speaker for the July meeting for a follow up event. We will have a screening of Tokyo Sonata, her recent film. (subtitled in English) at Kimono Wine and Grill in Nogizaka
Yukie will tell us a bit about the making of the film, and then we can ask her questions after. Details about the film below. (read more)
COST for venue and for snacks and 1 drink 2000 yen for few members, 3000 for guests
Limited seating of 20 so rsvp early to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Be Assertive by Improving Your Verbal & Non-Verbal Skills
Are you naturally shy? Do you have trouble being assertive at work? You’re not alone. Many female executives have trouble asserting themselves in a male-dominated business environment. But even if you’re not out-going by nature, you can learn to be more assertive by improving your communication skills. The keys are your verbal and non-verbal skills. These open the door to effective business communication.
Our Assertiveness Training for Female Executives seminar helps you develop your verbal and non-verbal skills. Our seminar will cover the following areas:
* Fear of speaking in front of an audience * Developing clear, concise and forceful language * Improving eye contact, body language, body movement * Voice control, phrasing, rate, pitch, speaking style * How “small talk” makes a “big impression”
Our seminar will be conducted in two phases: the first provides verbal and non-verbal tips. The second involves you; members of the audience will put into practice what they’ve learned.
