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Japan Young Professionals Group Mission Statement:
"To create a social network of young professionals in Washington State who share a common interest in Japanese business, culture, and society."

Visit our blog: Japan Young Professionals Group Blog

We look forward to having you as an active member of our new Japan Young Professionals Group.

Japan Young Professionals Group Committee:
Shino Aizawa-Overaa, Nintendo of America
Gregory Buehler, University of Washington
Chris Cummins, NNR Global Logistics
Ryan Hart, Kibble & Prentice / JETAA
Kayoko Iida, Ernst & Young
Akiko Kasugayama, Nintendo of America
Tom Lee, Anderson ZurMuehlen & Co., P.C.
Brian Maeda, Microsoft
Chris Raabe, Boeing
Rebecca Retzler, Japan-America Society
Mika Twombly, Japan Business Association of Seattle

Next Event :

The Japan Young Professionals Group (JYPG) is pleased to announce our first networking event of the year.  Japan and America both share the tradition of having new year's parties to start the year off fresh.  This networking event will also serve as the JYPG "shinnenkai" or New Year's party.  We will also announce the new officers for the JYPG committee! 

Please join us as we ring in the new year for an exciting night of delicious appetizers and interesting people.  This is an excellent opportunity to meet and network with other young professionals who have an interest in Japan.  Bring your meishi (business cards) and mix it up!   

DATE:           Tuesday, January 26, 2010

TIME:            6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

LOCATION:   V Bar, Noodle Bar & Lounge
                     2122 2nd Avenue
                     Seattle, WA 98121   <MAP>

COST:          $15/person for JAS members and $20/person for non-members.
                     Includes appetizers  ~Cash bar~

REGISTRATION: https://www.pspinc.com/jassw/register-1-26-10.htm
The registration deadline for this event is Monday, January 25th.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Rebecca Retzler at rretzler@us-japan.org or call the JAS office at 206-374-0180.

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(Past Events)  Please check back soon for more recent pictures of past events.  Our website is currently being updated.  Thank you for your patience.

 Networking Event Networking Event
 Networking Event Networking Event

The Japan Young Professionals Group (JYPG) was pleased to hold our second networking event at Wann Izakaya in Belltown.  It was a fun night of delicious appetizers and interesting people.  JYPG events have proved to be excellent opportunities to meet and network with various young professionals who have an interest in Japan.  Over 80 people attended and many business cards (meishi) were exchanged.  Join us next time and mix it up!

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 Ryo Kubota Event Ryo Kubota Event
 Ryo Kubota Event Ryo Kubota Event

Thank you to everyone who came to our last event at Yama at the Galleria.  This was our first business presentation event and our first event on the Eastside.  Over 40 members came to see Dr. Ryo Kubota of Acucela, Inc. speak about the challenges of entrepreneurship in the United States versus Japan.  It was a fun and informative event with delicious food and great service.  JYPG was thrilled to have the support of so many of our Japan-America Society Board Members that also attended.  Thank you!

The Japan-America Society and JYPG would like to thank the Global Business Center, UW Foster School of Business for their generous sponsorship and support of this program.

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 Shinnenkai Shinnenkai
 Shinnenkai Shinnenkai

The Japan Young Professionals Group (JYPG) was excited to hold our 2009 Shinnenkai.  It was an exciting night of delicious appetizers and interesting people.  The event proved to be an excellent opportunity to meet and network with various young professionals who have an interest in Japan.  Over 90 people attended and had a great time!

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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Japan Young Professionals Group - Sake 101 Event

 Sake Nomi Event Sake Nomi Event
 Sake Nomi Event Sake Nomi Event

The Japan Young Professionals Group (JYPG) kicked off our first event at Sake Nomi in Pioneer Square. Young professionals joined us for an exciting night of delicious appetizers, interesting people, and an exploration into various types of quality sake. Over 50 attendees enjoyed the great sake and networking with various young professionals who have an interest in Japan.

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2200 Alaskan Way, Suite 400
Seattle, Washington USA
Telephone 206-374-0180 FAX 206-374-0175
jassw@us-japan.org

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