Dear Yale Club of Japan community,

As Tokyo moves into summer, we have several Yale and Yale-adjacent events coming up, including a casual YCOJ picnic this weekend, a YCOJ-supported concert, community programs and concerts, and a request from the Yale Alley Cats.

Upcoming Yale Club of Japan Events

Yale Club of Japan Yoyogi Summer Picnic

Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM-4:30 PM
Location: Yoyogi Park, Tokyo
RSVP: https://peatix.com/event/5042874

Join Yale Club of Japan for a casual summer picnic in Yoyogi Park. This will be a relaxed, come-and-go gathering for Yale alumni, students, visiting Yalies, and guests to say hello and connect over the weekend.

Please bring food and drinks for yourself, or something to share if you would like. The precise meeting spot will be sent by Google Maps link to registered attendees the day before the event. We will also make a go/no-go call for rain the day before and, if needed, share a nearby cafe or bar backup location with registered attendees.

Yale Club of Japan Supported Event

Koh Kazama (YC'12/YSM'13) Japan Tour 2025-2026 Final Concert in Tokyo

Date: Friday, July 17, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Location: Gotanda Cultural Center Music Hall, 6 Chome-5-1 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa City, Tokyo
Tickets and details: https://www.kohkazama.com/schedule/tokyo
Contact: info@kohkazama.com

Yale alumnus Koh Kazama YC '12, YSM '13 will perform the final concert of his year-long Japan tour in Tokyo, featuring works by Piazzolla, Jobim, Bach, Yocoh, and others.

A Yale Club of Japan member is generously subsidizing tickets for the Yale community, making them available for ¥2,000. To receive the subsidized price, please indicate "Yale" and your Yale affiliation (such as school and class year) or "YCOJ member" when completing the RSVP form. (Standard ticket prices are ¥4,000 in advance and ¥4,500 at the door.)

We hope many members of the Yale community will join us in supporting Koh and enjoying an evening of music together.

Community Events

Events from our extended community, including partner school alumni networks.

Y-VISP Izakaya Matsuri

Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026

There will be a Y-VISP Izakaya Matsuri on this date. Details will follow.

Yale International Alliance Webinar: The Impact of Energy Scarcity on the East Asian Economy

Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM-9:00 PM Japan/Korea time
Location: Online via Zoom
Register: https://luma.com/jqvu22zx

The Yale International Alliance will convene experts to discuss the impact of energy scarcity and critical materials shortages on East Asia, including implications for trade, transportation, semiconductor manufacturing, and regional economic strategy. The event is co-hosted by the Yale Club of Beijing, Yale Club of Japan, Yale Club of Korea, Yale International Alliance, and Yale Center Beijing.

The Yale Whiffenpoofs in Tokyo

Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026
Time: Doors 14:00 / Concert 14:30
Location: Tokyo Women's Plaza Hall, 5-53-67 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001
Tickets: Adults - ¥3,500; Middle/High School Students - ¥2,000; Elementary School Children - ¥1,000; Pre-school Children - Free
Note: Advance purchase only; no door sales
Website: https://www.whiffsinjapan.com
Tickets: https://teket.jp/3690/71000

Every summer for more than 40 years, Yale's voices have crossed the Pacific to find a second home in Japan. It's the only stop on the Whiffenpoofs' world tour that has continued without interruption, and year after year, members come back to the States telling us that Japan was, by far, the most meaningful stop of their tour. None of that happens by chance - it's sustained by host families, volunteers, and all of those who have quietly kept this tradition alive. For Yalies who now live here, this isn't just a concert - it's a touchstone, a reminder of where we came from and a celebration of what we've built together in Japan. Coming back to hear the Whiffs means showing the current students that this tradition matters, and showing each other that we're still part of it. We hope you'll be there.

YaleWomen Japan Talk with Aruna Balasubramanian

Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM JST
Location: Online

YaleWomen Japan will host an online talk with Aruna Balasubramanian covering her experiences as a Light Fellow, her fieldwork in Nagashima, and her Japanese studies. Registration details will follow.

Request From the Yale Community

Yale Alley Cats Seeking Hosts in Tokyo and Osaka in Mid-March 2027

The Yale Alley Cats, one of Yale's best-known undergraduate a cappella groups, are planning a tour to Japan, including visits to Tokyo and Osaka, in mid-March 2027. Founded in 1943, the student-run group has performed around the world for audiences ranging from alumni clubs to dignitaries and public figures.

The Alley Cats are seeking help from the Yale community in Japan in finding hosts who may be able to accommodate one or more members for a few days during their stay, or leads on affordable accommodations in Tokyo or Osaka. If you may be interested in helping or learning more, please contact Arnav Nawani, Head Tour Manager of the Yale Alley Cats, at arnav.nawani@yale.edu.

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Boola boola,
Yale Club of Japan

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