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How I Got Here: Helen Lewis MA (Oxon)
I teach English to young people in Japan. I help them hold conversations and write in their non-native language more clearly, gracefully and confidently. I…
Welcome New Board Member: Raena Murakami
We’re pleased to welcome Raena Murakami as FEW’s newest board member, starting on January 1st. She will take on the Public Relations & Communications Co-Director…
FEW 35th Anniversary Call for Video Submissions
In celebration of FEW’s 35th Anniverasary, we are putting together a compliation of video messages from our members, partners and supporters which will be screened…
November Meeting Recap: From Buffy to the Bloodsucking 2016 Election: The Path to Female Empowerment
By Lisa Matsumoto, Public Relations & Communications Intern In the wake of the 2016 American presidential election, we welcomed Fran Rubel Kuzui, a movie director…
Special Event Recap: Be Heard – How to use Strategic Marketing to Stand out Above the Noise with Linda Popky
On Tuesday, November 15, a group of 16 female entrepreneurs gathered for a workshop with Linda Popky to learn more about how to be heard…
November 2016 Partner Tips
1.) Divya Marie Kato: So You Think You Can’t Draw? Happy November friends. As summer leaves us for autumn, we’re transitioning too. Nature leading the…
How I Got Here: Mary Fidler
I still remember my first experience with FEW. As a longterm resident of Japan, I’d had to say goodbye to many good friends over the…
October 2016 Meeting Recap: Kimono & Modernity
By Lisa Matsumoto, Public Relations & Communications Intern Our second meeting of the year took place on October 13 where we explored the culture of…
September 2016 Women’s Start-Up Club Recap: Your Business: Offers, Challenges and Needs
FEW Women’s Startup Club (WSC) “Took Off” for its third year on Wednesday, September 28. We were delighted to welcome Tanja Bach, Carolyn Pieroway and Melanie Uematsu as the new…
How I Got Here: Petra Canan Trudell
I’ll never forget the moment I found out we were moving to Japan because I nearly burned dinner. While my husband and I had been…