Natsumatsuri 2012
The Administration and Alumni of Saint Maur International School, the hosting school, would like to cordially invite alumni from all international schools, their families and friends to the IACJapan Natsumatsuri 2012. This is a great networking opportunity for everyone; reminiscing with old friends and meeting new friends while enjoying live entertainment, sports events in the...
IACJapan Natsumatsuri 2011 for Tohoku
Hosted by Nishimachi International School & the Nishimachi-Kai On Saturday, June 18, 2011, Nishimachi International School and the Nishimachi-Kai opened its doors once again to host the IACJapan Natsumatsuri event. Although the weather wasn’t perfect, we had over 400 paying guests who signed up at the door and then helped us through cases of beer,...
“Give a Gift of Warmth” – Kotatsu Donation Program
With the support of our generous alumni donors, the IACJapan group has begun a Tohoku donation program, "Give a Gift of Warmth," to deliver kotatsu sets to the temporary homes that are being built in hundreds of townships throughout the Tohoku region. This donation program was initiated by the St. Mary’s Alumni Association via a...
Paul Guilfoile: Brand marketing consultant and entrepreneur
Paul Guilfoile, president and founder of the marketing consulting company Guilfoile Connections, has a firm, no-nonsense handshake and a broad smile that puts you at ease. In conversations, he switches fluidly between English and flawlessly unaccented Japanese, gesturing at times with the practiced formality of a Kabuki actor before punctuating his stories with a throaty...
Koichi Hama: Creative Director and Marketing Strategist
Award-winning creative director Koichi Hama has developed campaigns for internationally renowned companies and designed distinctive logos and websites for a host of Japanese clients. Before starting his own boutique ad agency, Koichi Hama & Company, in Tokyo, the Kobe native served as chief creative officer for the Japan operations of several multinational corporations. But when...
Miyagi Report
Dear all, I have returned safely from Miyagi (Ishinomaki, Higashi Matsushima). I have joined the Tokyo Metropolitan/Disaster Volunteer Force from April 29th-May 6th, and was posted up in Yoshihama/Ishinomaki, and Omagari/Higashi Matsushima. I ended up being appointed as a leader of a 50 staff team, and our mission was to scoop tons of mud, clean...
IACJapan Disaster Relief Project
By: Paul Guilfoile Date: April 3, 2011 Support Groups: IACJapan – International Alumni Council of Japan (website being rebuilt) The IACJapan group supports member alumni associations and their schools including St. Mary’s, the International School of the Sacred Heart, St. Maurs, Nishimachi International School, ASIJ, YIS, Marist Brothers (Kobe), the Canadian Academy (Kobe) and St....
Natsumatsuri 2011
YES, IT’S TRUE! Nishimachi-Kai and Nishimachi International School will be hosting the IACJapan Natsumatsuri once again. Come join the fun with live entertainment throughout the day, sports activities in the gym, games for the little ones and lots of food and beverage for all. Date: June 18, 2011 Time: 10:00am – 16:00pm RAIN OR SHINE...
