PRESS EVENTS

Press Events

Press Conference: Lockheed Scandal Insider Speaks Out

Friday, July 10, 2026, 14:00 - 15:00
PRESS CONFERENCE Lockheed Scandal Insider Speaks Out Bruce Aitken, the bagman in the Lockheed bribery scandal 14:00-15:00 Friday, July 10, 2026 Language: The speech and Q & A will be in English. While Japan has its share of political scandals, the Lockheed bribery affair has...
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Press Events

Press Conference: "Japan's AI Future" by Takuya Hirai, LDP

Thursday, July 02, 2026, 11:00 - 12:00
PRESS CONFERENCE "Japan's AI Future" Takuya Hirai, Chairperson, Digital Nation LDP Special Committee 11:00-12:00 Thursday, July 2, 2026 Language: The speech and Q & A will be in Japanese with English interpretation. Japan has been a latecomer to artificial intelligence behind the United States and...
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Press Conference: The Strait of Hormuz Crisis and Japan

Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 11:00 - 12:00
PRESS CONFERENCE The Strait of Hormuz Crisis and Japan Keisuke Sadamori, International Energy Agency 11:00-12:00 Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Language: The speech and Q & A will be in English. With the on-again, off-again peace talks, the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran continues to...
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Press Conference: Fumio Kishida, Former Prime Minister of Japan

Friday, June 26, 2026, 11:00 - 12:00
PRESS CONFERENCE Fumio Kishida, Former Prime Minister of Japan 11:00-12:00 Friday, June 26, 2026 Language: The speech will be in English and Q & A will be in Japanese with English interpretation. Former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is re-emerging as an influential voice in Japanese...
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President's Message

President's message - June 2026

The current FCCJ Board of Directors is winding down its tenure with elections scheduled for all offices at the end of this month; I sincerely hope if you are not running that you will consider joining or leading one of our many committees, whose work I always try to highlight. All members are welcome to join our General Membership Meeting at month's end when the election results will be announced and key Club developments will be shared.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Collaboration

FCCJ & History Channel #20: Diego Maradona, Football Legend

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 09:00
(Japanese translation follows English, 日本語訳は英文の後に続きます。) FCCJ & History Channel #20: Diego Maradona, Football Legend The FCCJ hosted a number of luminaries in the lead-up to and during the 2002 FIFA World Cup, but none compared to the force of nature that was Diego Maradona! Arriving...
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DINING

Dining

July 27 (Monday) Wine Tasting

Monday, July 27, 2026, 17:30 - 18:35
(Japanese translation follows English, 日本語訳は英文の後に続きます。) July 27 (Monday) Wine Tasting Session One 5:30pmThis wine tasting will be held on one day only, please reserve early to ensure your tickets. The July 27 Wine Tasting, held in cooperation with Mikuni Wine Co. Ltd., will...
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Exhibitions

July 2026 Exhibition

July 2026 Exhibition
Drawing Life in its Colors and Complexities 
Illustrated by Kazutaka Tsugaoka
Exhibition:  June 27 - July 31, 2026

For the month of July, the FCCJ Exhibition Committee is delighted to present the works of renowned illustrator Kazutaka Tsugaoka. Known for his lifelong passion for the outdoors and adventure, Tsugaoka has enjoyed a long and successful career creating artwork for magazine covers, advertisements, posters, murals, and more. His paintings are remarkably realistic and detailed, yet filled with warmth and humanity. Chances are, you've already encountered his work somewhere along the way. Fresh from holding his first-ever hometown exhibition in Tokushima this June, Tsugaoka brings a selection of vibrant, summerthemed works to the FCCJ. Join us and discover the artistry that has captivated audiences for decade.

Meet the Artist (no formal reception in July)
Kazutaka Tsugaoka: Illustrator
Date: Saturday, July 18  2:00 - 4:00 pm  in the MAIN BAR at FCCJ 

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