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, July 09, 2009
FEW Monthly Meeting July Theme/ Publishing In Japan
Our last meeting before the FEW summer break will feature a panel of three from the publishing world.
Cindy Mullins will address how to get a book published in Japan. Cindy will explain the book publishing process, how to woo agents and publishers by writing a killer book proposal that will grab their attention. She will also talk about ‘Priorities, Passion, and Publishing: The Secret Formula for Creating a Best-selling Book or Successful Career’.
Hugh Ashton will tell us about independent publishing. He will concentrate on the process of self-publishing via the online PoD service route, rather than the ‘print it yourself and get a crate of sliced dead trees’ approach. Kathleen Morikawa covers this approach excellently in her book, ‘Self Publishing in Japan: What You Need to Get Started’:http://tinyurl.com/qxc721
Miki Noguchi will discuss freelance writing in Tokyo: how to get articles published in magazines, print or online. She will explain how you’ve gotta hustle because it’s all about making contacts.
So, if you’ve ever had dreams of becoming a published writer of books or articles, we’ll see you there.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Tokyo International Women in Business Awards Gala 2009
The International Women in Business awards sponsored by FEW will honor 6 women who have been inspiring and making an impact and progressing across 5 fields. and judged on these 3 main criteria
Professional accomplishments,
Community involvement and
Advocacy for women in business
The sector specific contests are open to women working in these five areas plus one overall winner:
Corporate Leader (International Business)
Community Leader (NGO/NPO/ Development Work)
Technology Leader (Any and all IT or technology related fields)
Arts/ Creative Leader (Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Music, Writing, etc)
Entrepreneurial Leader (Small Business Owner)
and finally,
The Tokyo International Business Woman of the Year
Winners will be selected by an independent panel of judges.
Awards will be presented on September 18th, 2009, at the Westin Hotel Galaxy Room in Ebisu. The sparkling gala will include course dinner, open bar, entertainment and a fastastic evening of celebrating women in business in Tokyo!
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News
Friday, July 03, 2009
TOKYO BOOK FAIR NEXT WEEK 7/9-7/12
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Time To Find 6 Amazing Women!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
DJ Workshop Postponed
Monday, June 22, 2009
Japanzine taking submissions for special issue on life in Japan
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Recent Events
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Pack Smart! 7pm-9pm
Dear holiday makers,
Whether you are resorting it, or shoe-stringing it, over and under packing is always an issue before heading off. In this workshop you will learn how to pack the most functional wardrobe for any holiday. If you struggle every holiday with your suitcase and what to put in it, come and learn a few tips from your local Style Sensei.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
POSTPONED! Find Your Inner DJ; This class and party need to be changed to another date.
Learn to DJ at CoZmos Cafe from a professional.
We will reschedule this workshop asap. Sorry for the inconvienience.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
June Monthly Few Meeting (This month’s theme is Travel)
Event Description
As a company Virgin Atlantic is celebrating its first quarter century this year, and also a ‘coming of age’ in Japan as the Tokyo-London route has been operating for exactly 20 years. Since first taking to the skies in 1984, the airline has established a reputation for innovation and bringing a fresh approach to air travel, sweeping the board with travel industry awards along the way. Paul Sands will talk us through the company’s rapid growth, and examine some of the ways in which the airline has maintained its original ‘challenger brand’ attitude and values, despite becoming a major player. Paul will also discuss some of the current hot topics in aviation today, both in Japan and globally, and explain how the airline has stayed ‘red hot’.
The presentation will include a case study of the biofuel demonstration, which took place in February 2008, when Virgin Atlantic became the first commercial airline ever to fly a plane using a biofuel blend, and the subsequent activity this has stimulated.
