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August 3, 2016
Kansai SWET/JAT Summer Party
At this time of year in Japan, all you can think about is how to keep cool. When you live in the countryside, there must be a very good reason to go into the city, even a city as wonderful as Kobe. If you already live within city confines, you need a good reason to move from under the air... more
June 16, 2016
SWET Summer Party in Tokyo!
Date: Sunday, July 24, 2016 Time: 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. Place: Koishikawa Korakuen Garden (Iidabashi area; see here for a map and how to get there by train or subway) Fee: Free of charge RSVP: By July 23, 2016 (Saturday) to events@swet.jp
We will have the use of the large dining room at the Kantokutei restaurant, at the entrance to the garden. The party will be... more
June 1, 2016
June SWET Talk Shop: Winning Writing
Date: June 15, 2016 (Wednesday) Time: 6:00–9:00 p.m. Place: Books on Japan (library), Jinbocho, Tokyo; at the Jinbocho subway stop, go out the A2 exit; at street level, turn left, go 12 steps and look for a doorway with a small flag over it saying “Books on Japan”; take the stairs to the 2nd floor. Fee: Free of charge RSVP: Please let us know... more
April 25, 2016
May SWET Talk Shop: Emphasis on Editing about Culture
Date: May 18, 2016 (Wednesday) Time: 6:00–9:00 p.m. Place: Books on Japan (library), Jinbocho, Tokyo; at the Jinbocho subway stop, go out the A2 exit; at street level, turn left, go 12 steps and look for a doorway with a small flag over it saying “Books on Japan”; take the stairs to the 2nd floor. Fee: Free of charge RSVP: Please let us know... more
March 9, 2016
Crafting Travel Writing, Tourism Material, and Tours
Panel Discussion with Greg Goodmacher, Alice Gordenker, and Rob Goss
Date: April 22, 2016 Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Fee: Free of charge; please bring drinks and snacks to share Place: Sumida Riverside Tower, 2F Meeting Room, Shinkawa 1-28-7, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0003. About 10 minutes walk from Kayabacho (Hibiya and Tozai Line) or Hatchobori (Hibiya Line or JR Keiyo Line) subway stations. Buses from... more
March 9, 2016
March SWET Talk Shop: Academic Translation and Editing
Date: March 23, 2016 (Wednesday) Time: 6:00–9:00 p.m. Place: Books on Japan (library), Jinbocho, Tokyo; at the Jinbocho subway stop, go out the A2 exit; at street level, turn left, go 12 steps and look for a doorway with a small flag over it saying “Books on Japan”; take the stairs to the 2nd floor. http://www.booksonjapan.org/location/ Fee: Free of charge RSVP: Please let us... more