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Women's Start-up Club

Join us for Part 2 with certified sophrologist Gaelle Chatenet!

This in-person workshop is a follow-up session to extend the heartfelt wisdom, vulnerability, and expert guidance from Part 1. You do not need to have attended Part 1 to participate: all are welcome.

Join us as we come together with courage to explore, share, and grow together. It's everything that makes this community truly special!

From Gaëlle: "The story you tell yourself shapes the life you live. Change the story, and you transform your world."

Thursday, June 18th, 2026 6:30-8:30pm JST

In-Person event in Tokyo at Arisu Iki-iki Plaza

This event is open to women in Japan

¥500 (Payment required at registration)

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Rewrite Your Inner Story, Transform Your Life

We all carry inner stories — the silent narratives that shape how we see ourselves, others, and the world. Some stories empower us, while others quietly limit our potential. In this transformative workshop, you’ll learn how to recognize, rewrite, and realign your inner narrative using powerful tools from Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Sophrology.

Through guided exercises, visualization, gentle body awareness, and mindful language shifts, you will:

Identify the unconscious patterns that hold you back
Reconnect with your authentic values and strengths
Learn how to consciously reshape your self-talk and beliefs
Cultivate calm, confidence, and clarity for lasting change
By changing your inner story, you change the way you experience your life.

Join us for a journey of awareness, release, and renewal — and step into the next chapter of your life with intention and ease.

What to Bring:

We will be in a Minami Azabu community center, Arisu Iki-iki Plaza, for this workshop. Please bring your own water and we recommend bringing along a paper and pen.

About Gaëlle Chatenet

Gaëlle is a therapist and wellness practitioner based in Tokyo, where she has spent the past four years helping clients create meaningful, lasting change in their emotional well-being. She works with adults and children navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, and major life transitions—including the unique challenges of adapting to life in Japan.

Trained in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Sophrology, Gaëlle helps clients gain clarity, build resilience, and feel more grounded and confident in their everyday lives. She is also a certified Faber & Mazlish workshop leader and designs corporate workshops focused on well-being and connection.

Gaëlle shares weekly insights on her YouTube channel, "Wellness With Gaëlle in Tokyo," and is co-author of Actions Speak Louder (Enspire Books, 2024).

Other Upcoming Events

Finding Your Voice When AI is Doing the Talking: An Evening with Helen Iwata

ROGUE: Transforming Resentment into Renewal

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Finding Your Voice When AI is Doing the Talking: An Evening with Helen Iwata

Bree Fabig — Fri, 29 May 2026 02:19:24 +0000

Member's Meeting: Finding Your Voice when AI is Doing the Talking

An evening with Helen Iwata

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Women's Start-up Club

Not a Member Yet? Join Now!

Our final in-person Members Meeting of the year will be in-person with leadership & communications coach Helen Iwata.

This event untangles the question: if AI tools are everywhere - writing our emails, suggesting our content, even coaching us on how to communicate - how do I stay authentic in a world that's increasingly automated?

This fireside chat is for you whether you’re pro-AI, anti-AI, or AI-curious.

June 11, 2026

In-Person Event at Ten Cups (Registration Required)

Members & Non-Members Welcome

Free for Members / ¥1000 for Non-Members

Registrations Required Sign Up Here

An Evening with Helen Iwata

AI tools are everywhere: writing our emails, suggesting our content, even coaching us on how to communicate. For professional women, this raises real questions:

How do I use AI without losing what makes my voice mine?
When does AI help me communicate better, and when does it flatten my message?
How do I stay authentic in a world that's increasingly automated?

This fireside chat is for you whether you’re pro-AI, anti-AI, or AI-curious. Because all of us need to navigate this moment thoughtfully — especially as women who've worked hard to find and own our voices in professional spaces.

Helen Iwata, a bilingual leadership & communication coach with 35 years in Japan, TEDx speaker, and founder of Sasuga Communications K. K., brings both practical expertise and personal perspective to this conversation.

What to Expect

We'll be gathering for a small, intimate chat at Ten Cups @ 18:55

☆ 6:30 PM – Doors open, welcome drinks & mingling

☆ 7:00 PM – Fireside chat begins (~45 minutes including audience Q&A)

☆ 8:00 PM – Transition to structured networking

☆ 8:10 PM – Networking activity (~45 minutes)

☆ 8:50 PM – Closing remarks

☆ 9:00 PM – Event ends

Helen Iwata is a bilingual leadership and communication coach from the UK with over 35 years’ experience in Japan, helping global business professionals—especially women—communicate confidently and lead with less effort and more impact.

During her 10 years at McKinsey & Company, she served as Manager of Client Communications, coaching consultants and clients in leadership, communication, and high-stakes presentations.

As the founder of Sasuga Communications K.K., she partners with multinational organizations to design and deliver leadership and communication development programs for rising leaders through to seasoned executives across the APAC region.

Helen is a TEDx coach and speaker, Nikkei Online columnist, author of Eigo no Shigoto-jutsu (Shogakukan), host of the Sasuga! Podcast, and serves on the Executive Committee of the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan.

She is also a wife, mother, and karate world champion.

Not a Member Yet? Join Now!

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Finding Your Voice When AI is Doing the Talking: An Evening with Helen Iwata

ROGUE: Transforming Resentment into Renewal

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ROGUE: Transforming Resentment into Renewal

Rowan Hatcher — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:07:14 +0000

ROGUE: Transforming Resentment into Renewal

A coaching framework for interesting women｜Session 2

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Join the community New members are always welcome

Are you exhausted? Overwhelmed? Quietly seething with resentments you've never voiced?
You're not alone — and there's a powerful way forward.

Join us for the next session of ROGUE, a transformative workshop created by Sarah Furuya Coaching that challenges everything you've been told about staying positive and pushing through. This isn't about gratitude journals or toxic positivity. This is about honoring your truth and reclaiming your energy.

POSTPONED TO JUNE 2026

Hybrid event in Tokyo/ on Zoom

Attendees must be a current FEW Member (new sign ups welcome!!)

As a member benefit, this event is FREE

Postponed to June 2026 Look for Details in Our Next Newsletter

Where We Left Off...

In Autumn, we started the ROGUE process; downloading our resentments, mapping them in a constellation, and sitting with the truths we hadn't said out loud. We oriented ourselves inside the system.

That was the brave part.

Now comes the beautiful part.

The Framework

Resentments

We explored our bitter parts without shame.

We listed them, sat with them, and let them be real.

Orientation

We mapped the constellation.

We saw the whole system clearly and asked:

What needs to change?

Gorgeous

We take the real and make it radiant.

We reimagine the constellation as entirely ideal — filled with beauty, optimism, and possibility.

What glimmers already exist?

Unbothered

What if you had already done everything you needed to do? What if there is literally nothing left to achieve your end-game?

We write from that place — first person, highest dream, completely unrealistic.

Everyone

When you go rogue it ripples outward.

Who do you need to enlist? Who are your allies?

At every level, develop skills, mindset, and spirit — and offer it back into the collective.

"I know exactly what to do. I may not know it yet — but I am clear in my vision. The only thing stopping me is how much of a good girl I am."

The ROGUE Framework

What This Session Holds

You have already done the hardest part; you told the truth.

Now we lift it.

You will leave with:

→ A clear snapshot of your current situation and the constellation around it

→ A dream scenario; your situation reimagined as ideal, then pushed further

→ An unbridled vision; your highest, most unrealistic imagining, written in first person

→ First steps; a tiny turtle step, a heroic step, and one rogue move

About Sarah Furuya

Sarah Furuya is a Japan-based coach, facilitator, and speaker originally from Liverpool, UK.

A qualified ORSC systems coach, psychometric practitioner, and holder of a BSc in Human Psychology and Human Biology, Sarah brings over 20 years of experience guiding people through honest reflection, personal growth, and meaningful change.

Her work blends science, psychology, and story with a bold, no-nonsense style that creates space for participants to explore what is true, what is possible, and what comes next.

Curious About Going Deeper?

FEW members are warmly invited to book 60 minutes — a gift for your commitment to the collective.

info@sarahfuruya.com
sarahfuruya.com

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Let’s Talk Health: Mind, Body, Strength – A Women’s Health Workshop

Rowan Hatcher — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:21:36 +0000

Peer 2 Peer｜Let’s Talk Health: Mind, Body, Strength

A Women’s Health Workshop

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Tell Us You'll Be There Advanced Registration Required

Sat. April 11th, 2026 15:00-17:00 JST

In-Person event in Tokyo (Nishi Azabu)

Attendees must be a current FEW Member (new sign ups welcome!!)

As a member benefit, this event is FREE

Across Fitness Gym Website

How can strengthening the connection between mind and body support long-term health and resilience?

We often push through our days without checking in with our bodies. Over time, this disconnect can leave us feeling tired, tense, or out of balance. Learning to reconnect can help us build strength, resilience, and a more sustainable approach to our health.

In this workshop, Angela, a fitness industry director and founder of Across Fitness, will guide participants through an interactive session combining discussion, light mobility focused movement, stretching & breathwork. Through simple, accessible exercises and group reflection, you’ll explore how to architect a strong mind and body for your long-term well-being.

The session will include opportunities to connect with others, share experiences, and move your body in a supportive, welcoming environment.

What to Expect

15:00 | Doors Open & Mingling

15:10 | Introductions

15:25 | Group Discussions

15:45 | Let’s Get Physical

16:05 | Breath-work Together

16:10 | Discussions in Groups

16:40 | Yoga Stretch & Closing

16:55| Play & Mingling

What to Bring

Comfy clothes you can move in
A water bottle
- There is a refill service
(Optional) Coffee or tea for the discussion time at the start
(Optional) Personal yoga mat or towel

Venue

ACROSS FITNESS Nishi Azabu

Address

B1F, 3 Chome-13-3 Nishiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0031

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About Angela Ortiz Pettas

Angela is a fitness industry director, strategist, and community builder behind Across Fitness in Japan. With a background in education and social impact, she focuses on building sustainable training communities that help people Train for Life — prioritizing consistency, longevity, and long-term health.

Across Fitness Instagram

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ROGUE: Transforming Resentment into Renewal

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Your Story in the Spotlight | International Women’s Day 2026

Rowan Hatcher — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:11:55 +0000

Your Story in the Spotlight | International Women's Day 2026

Showing Up with Your Story - a Social Media Storytelling Workshop

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You don't need permission to tell your story. But sometimes it helps to have some company.

If you've been thinking sharing your story and showing up online, this is the workshop for you.

Maybe you navigated a massive career shift, learned a lesson the messy way in Japan, or have creative work sitting in your drafts folder.

What if this year, you finally hit publish?

This International Women's Day, FEW Japan is creating space for women ready to put their story in the spotlight.

Sun. March 15th, 2026 2pm-4pm JST

Hybrid event at Code Chrysalis in Tokyo / on Zoom

FEW Japan Members and non-Member women in Japan

¥1,000 for Members of FEW Japan, ¥2,000 for non-members. Attending on Zoom is free.

What to Expect

We'll kickoff with a brief panel conversation with women who've built meaningful online presences by showing up as themselves. We'll explore questions like:

What was the first thing you ever shared publicly, and how did it feel?
What's something you almost didn't post — but did anyway?
What would you tell someone who's been sitting on a story or idea for months?

Then we'll move to small groups where you'll discuss different storytelling formats (creative writing, LinkedIn reflections, creativity on Instagram) and discover what feels right for your story.

You'll leave with something concrete — a good dose of inspiration, plus a plan you can actually act on.

This workshop is for women like you

You've been meaning to start a blog, newsletter, a book, or YouTube channel but keep putting it off
You have something to share on LinkedIn but worry it's "too much"
You've written something personal but can't bring yourself to post it
You want to promote your book, project, or business but feel uncomfortable with self-promotion
You're not sure which platform or format fits your voice
You just need someone to tell you: Yes, your story matters. Yes, people want to hear it.

Who's facilitating?

We're bringing together a diverse panel of women who've found their voices across different platforms and mediums. Guest speakers will be announced soon — watch this space and follow us on LinkedIn!

The post Your Story in the Spotlight | International Women’s Day 2026 appeared first on FEW Japan.

The Power of Focus: Peer 2 Peer Session 2

Rowan Hatcher — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:44:51 +0000

The Power of Focus: A Holistic Bodywork Workshop

Tune in to the inner wisdom of your body | Peer 2 Peer Session 2

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Let Us Know You'll Be There

Reconnect to the natural wisdom your body wants to share with you in this workshop led by Karen Carmeli, a Holistic Therapist, Focusing Trainer, and Parenting Consultant. The evening will center around experiencing fun, straightforward breathing and somatic movement exercises and learning how listening to the body can help us to bring balance to the learned automatic responses we might have in stressful situations.

Fri. December 13th, 2026 19:00-21:30 JST

Hybrid event @ Code Chrysalis & via Zoom

Attendees must be a current FEW Member (new sign ups welcome!!)

As a member benefit, this event is FREE

Connecting to the Body Through Natural Wisdom

How can listening to the body through natural wisdom reduce stress and chronic pain?

In stressful situations, we often distance ourselves from the signals our body shares and respond automatically. This automatic response is influenced by various factors, including psychological, educational, and cultural elements but tends to be learned over time, with each person leaning on different behaviors to cope. While each of these behaviors serve a purpose, many of us wish we could respond differently.

In this workshop, Karen Carmeli, a Holistic Therapist, Focusing Trainer, and Parenting Consultant, will explain and guide through fun and straightforward breathing and somatic movement exercises, how listening to the body can help us to become aware of these automatic responses, allowing us to be more present, make different decisions, find peace of mind, and even reduce chronic pain.

Each of us has an inner wisdom within our bodies, and this workshop provides each attendee the chance to tune back in to that wisdom while sharing stories, finding new insights, and supporting one another's journeys - at any career or life stage.

Whether you're seeking mentorship, looking to expand your professional circle, or simply craving a bit more community, we invite you to join us for this special evening.

See you there!

What to Expect

19:00 | Doors Open

19:20 | Zoom Session Begins

19:30 | Welcome all + introduction

19:35 | Core session

21:00 | Wrapping up + Announcements

21:05 | Networking

21:25 | Zoom Session Ends

21:30 | Doors Close

About Karen Carmeli

Karen Carmeli is a holistic therapist, certified in The Grinberg Method, and a certified Focusing Professional, trained in the work of psychotherapist Eugene T. Gendlin. She specializes in the recovery process from physical and emotional trauma.

Karen is an accredited parenting counselor who supports families with children from infancy to adulthood and develops stress-relieving movement workshops for parents, teachers, and performing arts professionals, and promotes effective communication between colleagues.

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ROGUE: Transforming Resentment into Renewal

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Vision Boards with Jennifer Shinkai: Dream, Focus, Create

Rowan Hatcher — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:10:28 +0000

Dream, Focus, Create | Vision Boards with Jennifer Shinkai

Special Event for FEW Members

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This is your chance to pause, step away from daily busyness, and intentionally craft what you want to welcome into 2026. Join us for a relaxed, creative in-person session to reflect, reset, and design a clear visual focus for the year ahead.

Sat. February 28th, 2026 11:00-13:00 JST

In-Person event in Tokyo

This is a FEW members-only event (New members welcome!)

¥5,000 (Payment required at registration)

Limited Space: Maximum 8 participants

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Create Your 2026 Vision Board

Vision boarding transforms ideas and intentions into something tangible you can see every day. By combining images, words, and symbols that represent what you want to feel, do, or achieve, you create a visual reminder that focuses your energy and inspires meaningful action.

As the leaves begin to turn and the season invites reflection, we're coming together in a welcoming space to nurture meaningful conversations and genuine connections.

This venue provides the perfect backdrop for us to share stories, exchange insights, and support one another's journeys — at any career or life stage.

Whether you're seeking mentorship, looking to expand your professional circle, or simply craving a bit more community, we invite you to join us for this special afternoon.

See you there!

What to Expect

A short, guided introduction to vision boarding and how it supports clarity and focus
Time to cut, arrange, and create your personal vision board
Gentle reflection prompts to help you access what truly matters
A friendly, supportive, no-pressure environment—this is about self-discovery, not artistic skill

Why Vision Boarding Works:

Clarifies what really matters and cuts through mental noise
Keeps your goals front-of-mind through daily visual reminders
Engages your creative, intuitive side—making future planning feel energizing instead of overwhelming

What This Session Is NOT:

Not a drawing or craft class
Not about making a "perfect" or Instagram-worthy board
Not prescriptive—your board is unique to you

What to Bring:

Jennifer will provide magazines, glue, and scissors. If you have any of the following, please bring them along (optional but appreciated):

Personal images, quotes, or printouts you'd like to use
A cardboard base (the inside of an Amazon box works perfectly!)
Your own scissors (helpful with a group)

About Jennifer Shinkai

Jennifer Shinkai is a British-born, Oxford-educated coach and facilitator based in Tokyo, specializing in Ikigai and inclusion. She runs transformative workshops and individual coaching sessions for professionals seeking greater fulfillment at work, helping clients rediscover joy in their careers, navigate challenges with confidence, and achieve more while enjoying the journey.

Jennifer hosts the Ikigai with Jennifer Shinkai podcast and YouTube channel, founded Make March Matter (a free online community for business owners), and is the author-illustrator of "Can Giraffes Swim?" and "Gus." She is passionate about helping people lead rich, varied lives and experience Ikigai in their own unique ways.

Bonus! Silent Book Club Sumida 9th Meeting @ Atelier Shinkai

Staying after the vision boarding session? Join the Silent Book Club—a relaxed, introvert-friendly reading gathering where everyone brings their own book, reads quietly together for an hour, and optionally shares what they're reading. No required book, no pressure to socialize—just a peaceful space to read in community. This event requires separate registration from the vision boarding session.

Link Available later through Jennifer’s page

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ROGUE: Transforming Resentment into Renewal

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Galentine’s Day: Valentine’s Cocktails at PIGNETO

Bree Fabig — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:28:06 +0000

Galentine's Day at Pigneto

Celebrate Valentine's with good drinks, great company, and zero roses required

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Valentine's Day is sweeter with great drinks and new friends. Come celebrate YOU with an afternoon of Italian deliciousness at PIGNETO. We're talking handmade pasta, craft cocktails, maybe a cheeky Aperol Spritz or two, and the kind of conversation that only happens when you put 15 interesting women around a table.

Bring a friend. Come solo and make new ones. Treat yourself because it's mid-February and you deserve nice things.

Sun. February 15th, 2026 3pm - 5pm

PIGNETO, Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi

Women Only | Members & non-members welcome

¥1,000 to Reserve. Order what you like, pay on the day

Book Your Spot!

Important Notes

This is a pre-order event. When you register, you'll pick your food and drinks from the menu so the kitchen can work their magic. You'll pay on-site, and yes, you can absolutely order more drinks once you're there. (Just know, prep time may vary!)

You can preview the PIGNETO menu here.

Register by February 7th

We need to send orders to the venue a week ahead, so grab your spot (and pick your pasta) by February 7th. Only 15 seats. Once they're gone, they're gone.

Dress Code

PIGNETO's dress code is smart casual.

Cancellation Policy

Real talk: this is a Four Seasons reservation, so cancellations cost money.

2+ days before: ¥3,400
Within 24 hours: ¥6,800

Please only register if you're genuinely able to come!

Other Upcoming Events

Finding Your Voice When AI is Doing the Talking: An Evening with Helen Iwata

ROGUE: Transforming Resentment into Renewal

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Circles of Connection: The 2026 FEW Shinnenkai

Rowan Hatcher — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:17:06 +0000

Circles of Connection: The 2026 FEW Shinnenkai

Kick off 2026 with an evening of collaboration, inspiration, and meaningful connection

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Women's Start-up Club

This year’s FEW Japan Shinnenkai 2026 returns to what we do best: holding space to build genuine community. Centered on the theme “Circles of Connection,” the evening is designed to create opportunities for deeper relationships, thoughtful dialogue, and lasting impact across the community.

Fri. January 23rd, 2026 18:30-21:30 JST

Hybrid Event in Central Tokyo/ on Zoom

Open to all genders | Members & non-members welcome

In-Person: ¥3500 for members/ ¥5500 for guests

Online: ¥1500 for members/ ¥2000 for guests

Registration & Tickets

It's Officially Here!

We're bringing our circles together this January; welcome to the all-gender Shinnenkai 2026.

This year, we’re returning to what we do best: holding space to build meaningful community. We’ve listened closely to our members, and one message has come through loud and clear, again and again: more opportunities to build lasting connections and create real community impact.

With that in mind, we warmly invite you to join us as we celebrate the new year with members, and non-members alike. This is a fresh opportunity to strengthen our communities and create spaces where we can all truly thrive.

The theme of this year’s Shinnenkai is “Circles of Connection.” Expect intimate, deep-dive table discussions led by our corporate and non-profit members, designed to spark conversation, collaboration, and genuine connection.

Our Celebration Shout-Out Corner will spotlight the incredible achievements of women in our community throughout 2025. Big or small, every success deserves to be seen - let’s shine a light on them together.

Start the year with inspiration, presence, and celebration. This year, we’re opening our doors wider to ensure more women can access FEW Japan, so please share this event with your own communities. Let’s fill the room with amazing women and allies.

We can’t wait to welcome you into the circle!