Events & Updates
2025
IUJ Worldwide Friday is taking shape. September 12 is the date (or a date convenient in your area), as hosted by our amazing Chapter Leaders around the world! Here is the plan so far. Check back again for updates!
- No event in your city? Please contact your chapter chair to see if you can help create one.
- No chapter chair in your city? Ask campus to help you start a chapter! alumni@iuj.ac.jp
- Use the online directory to find the contact information for the people below. It is not listed here for privacy reasons unless requested so by the host.
Country
Country
Country
Country
ONLINE via ZOOM meeting
Out of IUJ Tokyo Office
Alumni EC Members
https://us06web.zoom.us/u/ked2uQwNgg
Meeting ID: 861 2584 6843 Passcode: 727904
Australia
Brisbane
Ken K
Sept. 12, TBC
Australia
Canberra
Smitha
September 12, TBC
Australia
Sydney
Makarand
Sept. 12, TBC
Bangladesh
Dhaka
Tariqul
Sept 12
Bhutan
Thimphu
Lungten
Sept. 12
Cambodia
Phnom Penh
Vin I
Sept. 12, Venue TBD
Canada
Toronto
Stuti
Sept. 12, TBC
China
Hong Kong
Carson and Lemon
Septebmer 13, time: 1:15 pm
Venue: Ming Court (明閣), Level 6, 555 Shanghai Street Cordis, Mong Kok
Denmark
Copenhagen
Farkhod
September 12
England
London
Mansur and Mark
Sept 12.
Ghana
Accra
Rasheed D.
Later in September. Watch for details or check with Rasheed D.
India
Delhi
Rara (And Anurag)
Sept 12, TBC
India
Pune
Vish K. and Sakthi
Sept 12, Venue TBD
Indonesia
Jakarta
Arman
Sept 12, TBC
Japan
Osaka, Kyoto, Nara area
Looking for a leader
TBD
Japan
Tokyo
Alumni EC, Chair Ishikawa-san
Sept 12 at the IUJ Tokyo Office in Roppongi. Bring your own drinks and snacks.
Kenya
Nairobi
Anthony and Abdi
September 12, TBD
Laos
Vientianei
Wathsana
Sept. 12, TBC
Malaysia
KL or Putrajaya
Melorina
Date in September (4? 19?) TB Announced
Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar
Ganzorig
September 12
Netherlands
Amsterdam
Nancy
Sept. 12 if people RSVP
Tentative plan: Time: 6:30 PM -onward
Place: Yakitori HANABi (Leidseplein 10, 1017 PT Amsterdam)
Be sure to RSVP to Nancy. An email was sent 7/28 Japan Time
Nepal
Khatmandu
Mukesh
Sept 12
Peru
Lima
Gisella
September 12, TBC
Philippines
Manila
Lyka
Date: Saturday, 13 September 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: TBA (somewhere in Makati)
Kindly RSVP by replying to the email sent to philippine-alumni@iuj.ac.jp email by 8 September 2025
Switzerland
Geneva
Niraj
Sept 12, – MAYBE.
Thailand
Bangkok
Steven
Sept. 12, TBC
Tonga
Nuku’alofa
Veronica
September 12
Turkiye
Istanbul
Osman
September 16, at ITSUMI Levent.
UAE
Abu Dhabi
William is the host. Gretchen and Tomohito Shinoda will be there too!
September 14, Sunday!
USA
Boston/Cambridge
Manisha and Jay
Sept 13, Saturday, TBC
USA
New York City
Amy and Jim. HOLD THE DATE email sent. Did you get it OK?
September 12
USA
Chicago Area
Aktilek Tungatarov
September 12, TBC
USA
Houston, TX
Masayuki Yutani
TBA
Uzbekistan
Tashkent
Bekzod and Elina
Venue: Restaurant Ogni Tashkenta
Date & Time: September 12 at 6:30 PM
Reservation: Please contact Bekzod at +998 90 992 8890
Highlight: As in the previous year, we will be joined by distinguished guests from Japanese organizations and companies.
Vietnam
Ho Chi Min
Jade (Nguyen Thi Ngoc Bich) in the IUJ Online Directory
Date & Time: September 12, 2025 (Friday), 19:00 (Vietnam time, GMT+7)
Location: District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Watch for information on
- IUJ Bonenkai in Tokyo: late November of eary December
- The NEW and improved online directory launch!!!! Get ready to say goodbye to our old directory, that has supported us for over 25 years, and get ready to welcome in a new era of alumni services! For a nostalgic look, please visit www.iuj.ac.jp/alumnidb/
Coming near IUJ? Need info on places to stay?
Here are some ideas!
Hotel Information
Below is general information
- Hotel Okabe in Urasa (business hotel near Urasa station. 4 smoking and 6 non-smoking) 6,600yen per night. Twin is 12,760 (breakfast is 1,100 for Japanese style and 550 for simple western style) No bus available. http://www.hotelokabe.com/
- Tejimaya Onsen in Urasa (Simple Ryokan with 14 rooms, up to 4 in each room). Normal rates: 7,800yen for adults (12 and over), 6,500yen/child 5-11, and children under 3 free unless they need separate bedding and meals(breakfast service and onsen/hot spring bathing included) Bus service OK. NO Credit Card payments http://www.journal.co.jp/niigata-onsen/onsenyado4/p170-urasa/tejima-frame.html
- Tamonso in Urasa (Simple Ryokan with 8 rooms, up to 4 in each room) 7,500yen for adults, 6,500yen/child 4-12, and children under 3 free unless they need separate bedding and meals (breakfast service and onsen/hot spring bathing included) Bus service OK. NO Credit Card payments http://www.journal.co.jp/niigata-onsen/onsenyado4/p170-urasa/tamon-frame.html
- Paramont in Urasa 4,900yen a night. 3 minute walk from Urasa Station. Large rooms. Credit cards accepted. No bus. https://tabist.co.jp/h/B15HPRM?utm_source=GMB_JP&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=B15HPRM 025-777-5055
- Cycling Terminal in Urasa at Hakkai-san Roku (Ski Lodge, Japan style. 14 rooms for 2-8 people, and one large group room for up to 15 people), 5,600 yen or less – depending on numbers. Japanese-style ofuro public bath only. No toilets in the rooms) Bus service OK. http://www.hakkai-sanroku.com/ Specifically convenient for those interested in cycling on Sunday morning (30 adult bikes and 15 children’s bikes at 400yen each). NO Credit Card payments
- Sakadojo in Muikamachi (Medium class Ryokan/Japanese Inn with 13 rooms for up to 4 people) 10,000yen/adult Friday and Sundays, 12,000yen/adult (breakfast service and onsen/hot spring bathing included) Bus service OK. http://www.sakadojo.com/?page_id=3262
- For other places to stay in the area, please google “MinamiUonuma Hotels” or AirBnb