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BUSINESS & POLICY

Employment & Antitrust Law & Immigration Issues under the Trump Administration

Thursday, October 19, 8 AM

How will the Trump Department of Justice deal with antitrust concerns including price fixing, the sharing of wage and benefits data, and "poaching" employees between competitors? We will also discuss immigration enforcement and compliance as the Trump administration rolls out its "America First" agenda, and the increasing "us" versus "them" dynamic prevalent among international corporations doing business in the U.S. This program will introduce best practices to limit division and maximize teamwork within multi-cultural organizations under the Trump administration.
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HAPPY HOUR

Escape East @ 333

Friday, October 20, 6 PM
Friday, November 10, 6 PM

Escape from a long work week and celebrate the opening night of our fall exhibition with this special installment of our popular monthly mixer for art enthusiasts.

FAMILY PROGRAM

Shichigosan: Celebrating the Health of Children

Saturday, October 21 — Sunday, October 22

Celebrate the growth and good health of children ages 3, 5 and 7 through the Shinto ritual of Shichigosan ("seven-five-three" in Japanese). 3- and 5-year-old boys and 3- and 7-year-old girls of all nationalities and religions, with accompanying adults, are invited to participate in this traditional celebration.

LECTURE

Monsignor Timothy Verdon: Two Visions of Paradise

Saturday, October 21, 6 PM

Join Monsignor Timothy Verdon, Ph.D., Canon of the Florence Cathedral and Director of the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, for an inaugural lecture focusing on the legacy of Ghiberti's Gates, and Sugimoto's novel interpretation.
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TALKS+

Kampo: Ancient Holistic Remedies for the Modern World

Wednesday, October 25, 6:30 PM

Kampo (herbal Japanese medicine) practitioner Dr. Yuko Nozaki, founder of Ido Holistic Center, joins us to reveal the history, practice and uses of these herbal formulas in Japan and the world today. Followed by a reception.
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LANGUAGE CENTER EVENT

Nihongo Chat + J-Culture

Friday, October 27, 6 PM

Join Japanese-language students and native Japanese speakers at this informal gathering to practice Japanese and English! Anyone with some Japanese and English language experience is welcome to attend. This Nihongo Chat + J-Culture event will feature a demonstration on Ikebana, Japanese flower arranging.

FAMILY PROGRAM

Obake Family Day: Spirits of the Misty Sea

Sunday, October 29, 11 AM

As Halloween approaches, embark on an eerie expedition by land and by sea to reach new frontiers filled with friendly Japanese ghosts and goblins. Discover a spooky world of unparalleled adventure at Japan Society’s Obake Family Day!
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INNOVATORS NETWORK

Are Rural Communities Doomed? Changemakers Say No!

Monday, October 30, 6:30 PM

In response to the economic and demographic challenges facing rural communities throughout Japan, entrepreneurial leaders in Japan have responded with bold thinking and innovative solutions. Join us for an engaging discussion with five leading Japanese changemakers: Atsuhisa Emori, Kenji Hayashi, Ryoko Sato, Tsuyoshi Sekihara, and Junichi Tamura. Moderated by Richard McCarthy, Executive Director, Slow Food USA.

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NEW NOH / PART OF NOH-NOW

Rikyu-Enoura

Friday, November 3, 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 4, 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 5, 4:30 PM

Hiroshi Sugimoto, acclaimed visual artist and traditional Japanese arts connoisseur, offers his most recent noh piece. In this new play, the ghost of revered 16th century tea master Sen-no-Rikyu appears to tell the story of his tragic death by forced suicide. Performed in Japanese with English titles.
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BUSINESS & POLICY

2018 Global Economic Outlook: Gaining Momentum or Slowing Down?

Wednesday, November 8, 9 AM

Economic and political threats are mounting: the Trump administration, China’s looming slowdown, East Asian geopolitical tensions and the sluggish economic reforms in Japan. How should we deal with these challenges and analyze the global economic trends going into 2018?
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