FEW Japan https://fewjapan.com/ Connecting, inspiring, and educating women to grow Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:55:58 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://fewjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-few.favicon-1-32x32.png FEW Japan https://fewjapan.com/ 32 32 Morning Co-Working Salon: A Sunday Morning for You + Your Projects https://fewjapan.com/morning-coworking-salon-with-coaching-sessions/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:54:32 +0000 https://fewjapan.com/?p=22138 Who are the people making your life sparkle? Join Sarah Furuya — life and executive coach, former FEW Japan President, and creator of our Peer to Peer programme — for an intimate afternoon of reflection, connection, and a little bit of magic.

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Ready to give a morning to yourself?

This co-working space is for way more than your to-do list. Bring your laptop, or your journal, a half-finished crochet project, or the book you've been meaning to read.

This July, FEW Japan is opening the doors of one of Tokyo's loveliest studio spaces for a slow co-working morning. Bring whatever you're working on. We'll take care of the rest.

July 26, 2026

In-Person Event at Fabric in Meguro

Members & Non-Members Welcome

¥2,000 for Members / ¥2,800 for Non-Members / ¥2,800 at the Door

Ready to Make Life Gorgeous? 

This event is for you if...

→ You want to pause and appreciate the people in your corner

→ You need positive visioning techniques on nurturing & activating the relationships in your constellation

→ You're craving connection at a networking event that goes beyond small talk

→ You could use an afternoon of reflection amidst summer rush

→ You're looking to escape the heat in a luxe space surrounded by interesting women and new friends 

→ You love a good pop-up shop situation

How the morning flows

  • 10:00 — Doors open. Get a coffee, claim a seat, settle into your project.
  • 10:20 – 12:50 — Private sessions run throughout the morning while the salon hums along.
  • 12:50 – 2:00 — Last pastries, open house pop-up browsing, and easy conversation before the afternoon begins.
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Make a day of it

The salon flows straight into Making Life Gorgeous, our afternoon workshop with Sarah Furuya (doors open @ 2 PM). A morning for yourself, an afternoon for your people — stay for both!


Sessions run on a tight 20-minute schedule, so please be prepared 5 minutes before your booked slot. If you miss your time, we'll do our best to fit you into a free one, but can't guarantee a reschedule.

Tarot sessions are offered by Bree Fabig in a personal capacity. 

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Making Life Gorgeous: A Stellar Summer Workshop & Social with Sarah Furuya https://fewjapan.com/making-life-gorgeous-tokyo-event/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:13:04 +0000 https://fewjapan.com/?p=22127 Who are the people making your life sparkle? Join Sarah Furuya — life and executive coach, former FEW Japan President, and creator of our Peer to Peer programme — for an intimate afternoon of reflection, connection, and a little bit of magic.

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Who are the people making your life sparkle?

This summer, we're slowing down to celebrate and activate them.

Join Sarah Furuya — life and executive coach, former FEW Japan President, and facilitator of our 2025-2026 Peer to Peer programme — for an intimate afternoon of reflection, connection, and a little bit of magic.

What to Expect

+ A Constellation-Making Session. You'll map out the people who light up your life: the ones who show up, cheer you on, and make the hard days easier. Think of it as gratitude meets creativity, guided by Sarah's warm, thoughtful facilitation.

+ Conversation + Connection. This isn't a lecture. It's an afternoon to slow down, reflect, and connect with other women who get it.

+ Social Hour. Facilitated networking with conversation that goes deep.

+ Delicious Snacks. Because good conversation deserves good food.

+ A Surprise Pop-Up Shop! The perfect excuse to treat yourself (or someone in your constellation) - we'll announce the pop up soon!

July 26, 2026

In-Person Event at Fabric in Meguro

Members & Non-Members Welcome

¥2,000 for Members / ¥2,800 for Non-Members / ¥2,800 at the Door

Ready to Make Life Gorgeous? 

This event is for you if...

→ You want to pause and appreciate the people in your corner

→ You need positive visioning techniques on nurturing & activating the relationships in your constellation

→ You're craving connection at a networking event that goes beyond small talk

→ You could use an afternoon of reflection amidst summer rush

→ You're looking to escape the heat in a luxe space surrounded by interesting women and new friends 

→ You love a good pop-up shop situation

What to Expect

We'll be gathering at Fabric in Meguro @ 2pm

2 PM – Doors open, welcome drinks & mingling

☆ 2:30 PM – Workshop begins

☆ 4 PM –  Networking social

☆ 5 PM – Wrap up & farewells

About Sarah Furuya

Sarah is a life and executive coach based in Japan, specializing in coaching for leaders who think differently. A qualified ORSC systems coach with over two decades of experience, she's spent this year as Advisor to the FEW Japan Board and facilitator of our Peer to Peer programme. She brings warmth, insight, and just the right questions to every room she's in.

sarahfuruya.com | @sarahfuruyacoaching

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Summer Networking in Tokyo https://fewjapan.com/june-2026-summer-networking-in-tokyo/ Sun, 31 May 2026 08:40:30 +0000 https://fewjapan.com/?p=22115 FEW Japan's Summer Kickoff: Women's Networking in Tokyo Pitch Your Passions, Make New Friends, and Step RADIANTLY into Summer! BCCJ 2 posts Bonenkai 6 posts Career Strategies Seminar 25 posts Community Service 10 posts Community Service Spotlight 10 posts Event 249 posts Event Recaps 157 posts FEW Speaker 22 posts Herstories 2 posts History 5…

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Say Goodbye to Awkward Networking

Tired of walking into a room and wondering who to talk to? We hear you. Back by popular demand after our hit Autumn social, this year’s Summer Kickoff is a 100% "Structured Social." There will be zero standing awkwardly in corners. Instead, we’ve designed a dynamic, guided afternoon of movement activities and cozy, small-group connection circles.

Whether you are a seasoned extrovert or a quiet introvert, our intentional prompts make it effortless to share your story, voice your goals, and ask for the support you need in a safe, celebratory space.

Sun. June 21st, 2026. 1pm-4pm JST

In-person event at Impact HUB in Tokyo

Open to Women in Japan

¥500 for Members of FEW Japan, ¥1,000 for non-members.

What to Expect

Pitch Your Passions & Lead the Way

This is more than our final hurrah before the summer programs hiatus — it’s also a launchpad for second half of YOUR 2026.

The afternoon will be completely interactive and facilitated, with structured micro-pitch circles, conversation prompts, and plenty of low-pressure space to connect with other women and champion yourself.

Plus: We are pulling back the curtain on our upcoming calendar, including the reveal of our FEWture conference in June 2027! We want your voice to shape it.

Want to apply for a leadership role on our Board of Directors, pitch a 15-minute masterclass for next year's stage, or pilot a new member-led Community Circle (like a seasonal book club or Tokyo pub quiz night)? We want to make it happen!

Celebrate the Solstice with Community

Come enjoy a refreshing summer drink at the beautiful Impact HUB Tokyo, connect deeply with mission-driven women, and leave with a clear strategy for your summer goals.

Secure your spot today, bring your big ideas, and let’s kick off the season together!

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Rewrite Your Inner Story, Transform Your Life: Part 2 In-Person Workshop https://fewjapan.com/rewrite-your-inner-story-transform-your-life-part-2/ Fri, 29 May 2026 02:55:35 +0000 https://fewjapan.com/?p=22101 Join us for a relaxed, creative in-person session to reflect, reset, and design a clear visual focus for the year ahead. This is your chance to pause, step away from daily busyness, and intentionally craft what you want to welcome into 2026.

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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)

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).

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Finding Your Voice When AI is Doing the Talking: An Evening with Helen Iwata https://fewjapan.com/finding-your-voice-when-ai-is-doing-the-talking/ Fri, 29 May 2026 02:19:24 +0000 https://fewjapan.com/?p=22094 In this inspiring talk, Tracey shares the real challenges and breakthroughs behind balancing hospitality, tech entrepreneurship, and family life. Join us for an honest conversation about what it really takes to build, rebuild, and thrive as an entrepreneur in Japan.

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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

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.

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ROGUE: Transforming Resentment into Renewal https://fewjapan.com/rogue-transforming-resentment-into-renewal-part-2/ Mon, 11 May 2026 10:07:14 +0000 https://fewjapan.com/?p=22059 A revolutionary approach to self-care and boundary-setting for women who are ready to go rogue. This workshop combines science, psychology, and spirit—the three pillars of Sarah Furuya Coaching. You'll use proven tools like ORSC™ constellation mapping and myth change processes, alongside creative exercises designed to help you vision your most unrealistic, ungovernable dreams.

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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.

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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

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

R

Resentments

We explored our bitter parts without shame.

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

O

Orientation

We mapped the constellation.

We saw the whole system clearly and asked:

What needs to change?

G

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?

U

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.

E

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
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Let’s Talk Health: Mind, Body, Strength – A Women’s Health Workshop https://fewjapan.com/lets-talk-health-mind-body-strength-a-womens-health-workshop/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:21:36 +0000 https://fewjapan.com/?p=22040 How can strengthening the connection between mind and body support long-term health and resilience?

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.

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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

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
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Venue

ACROSS FITNESS Nishi Azabu

Across Fitness Gym Website

Address

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

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Angela Ortiz Pettas

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.

 

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Your Story in the Spotlight | International Women’s Day 2026 https://fewjapan.com/your-story-in-the-spotlight-international-womens-day-2026/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:11:55 +0000 https://fewjapan.com/?p=21979 Your Story in the Spotlight | International Women's Day 2026 Showing Up with Your Story - a Social Media Storytelling Workshop BCCJ 2 posts Bonenkai 6 posts Career Strategies Seminar 25 posts Community Service 10 posts Community Service Spotlight 10 posts Event 249 posts Event Recaps 157 posts FEW Speaker 22 posts Herstories 2 posts…

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International Women's Day 2026

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!

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The Power of Focus: Peer 2 Peer Session 2 https://fewjapan.com/the-power-of-focus-peer-2-peer-session-2/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:44:51 +0000 https://fewjapan.com/?p=21929 How can listening to the body through natural wisdom reduce stress and chronic pain? 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.

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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

Event Speaker Karen Carmeli

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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Vision Boards with Jennifer Shinkai: Dream, Focus, Create https://fewjapan.com/vision-boards-with-jennifer-shinkai-dream-focus-create/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:10:28 +0000 https://fewjapan.com/?p=21935 Join us for a relaxed, creative in-person session to reflect, reset, and design a clear visual focus for the year ahead. This is your chance to pause, step away from daily busyness, and intentionally craft what you want to welcome into 2026.

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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

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.

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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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