Current and Upcoming Events
Current and Upcoming Events
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AT A GLANCE
Announcements
A Message from our PTA President
Divisional Events
ES Parent Fall Coffee - Sep 16
ELC Back to School Night Social - Sep 25
HS Parent Fall Coffee - Sep 30
Brown and UPenn Admissions Visit - Oct 8
Volunteer Requests
Lead volunteers for Spirit Day ‘26
Looking for Vendors for Winterfest ’26 International Bazaar
Community Gratitude
Parent-Led Clubs
Run Happy Walk Happy Club - Sep 21 & 28
Brisk Walk Club - Sep 24
Grapevine Club - Sep 25
Jazz Club - Sep 26
Photography Walk Club - Sep 28
Pakistani Kitchen Club - Sep 29
Announcements
Announcements
A Message from our PTA President
People at this school always amaze me. Every day. With their energy. With their sincere care. With their planning skills. With their simple yet super-intelligent answers to complicated questions. With their knowledge. With their admission of not knowing or having made a mistake. With their willingness to step up, to commit, to be present. With their foresight.
This past week was full of interactions, meetings, messages, joyous moments, disappointments, intense deliberations, and desperate searches for the best solutions to occurring challenges. And every single time I was reassured that everyone is doing their best. And that is more than enough to make events successful, initiatives meaningful, and conversations enjoyable!
And if you are in need of a good conversation and/or caffeine, join the PTA coffee morning (check the dates below!). You will not only increase your dietary fiber intake, but also stand a good chance of finding a kindred soul!
In case you are looking for some real-life fun and some serious roller-coaster moments—say yes to our calls to volunteer. Spirit Day is just around the corner on October 3, and Winterfest is gathering speed! Look at it as a guaranteed adventure and a long-term investment in personal growth! And it’s no secret that every great team needs players on the field…
See you around, Team Parents!
Regards,
Indre
Divisional Events
Divisional Events
ES Welcome Parent Coffee - Sep 16 at 9:30AM
Kick off the school year with coffee, conversation, and community! All new and returning Elementary School parents are warmly invited to join us Tomorrow, September 16 at 9:30 am for a relaxed morning of connecting with old friends and meeting new faces in your child's grade. Please sign up here. For questions, contact ES Social Coordinators: Gwen, Eva, and Nicole at essocial@pta.asij.ac.jp.
ELC Back to School Night Social - Sep 25 at 7:30PM
ELC PTA is excited to invite you to our Back to School Night Parent Social Dinner! After the Back to School Night Teacher / Classroom Sessions, come join us in the ELC Community Room at 7:30PM for a catered dinner with drinks. ¥5,000 per person. Click here to sign up! Questions? Contact Maiko, Keiko and Josh at elcsocial@pta.asij.ac.jp
HS Parent Coffee - Sep 30 9:30AM-11:30AM at Izumi Garden Residence
Drop in to grab a warm cup and connect with fellow High School parents, whether you’re catching up with old friends or meeting new ones. Please sign up here to join us! For questions, feel free to contact Shuchandrima Ahuja and Naomi Fukumoto at hssocial@pta.asij.ac.jp
Brown and UPenn Admissions Visit - Oct 8 at 5PM
Calling all Junior & Senior Parents! We are excited to host admissions representatives from Brown University and University of Pennsylvania on Thursday, October 8, from 5PM to 6:30PM in the ASIJ Theater. ASIJ families get exclusive early registration before access opens to the rest of Japan, so be sure to sign up here before slots fill up! We are also seeking parent volunteers to assist with ushering and signage from 4:15PM until the presentation begins—if you can arrive early to help, please volunteer here.
Volunteer Requests
Volunteer Requests
Spirit Day ‘26 - Save the Date and Join the Team!
Spirit Day on October 3 is right around the corner! As our first major community celebration of the year, it promises a campus packed with Mustang pride, live music, and delicious food. We are looking for lead volunteers to help bring the energy to life in key roles like the Grill Stand, Food Vendors, Coffee/Beverages, and Volunteer Coordination. Fill out our interest form or contact Olga and Nicole at spiritday@pta.asij.ac.jp to get involved!
Winterfest ‘26 - Looking for vendors for the International Bazaar
Interested in joining the International Bazaar as a vendor? If you have family or friends who would like to participate as vendors, please contact International Bazaar Chairs: Shino and Jennifer at wf.bazaar@pta.asij.ac.jp.
Community Gratitude
Our ASIJ community is the best around! Help us honor our unsung heroes by nominating a community member who lets their Mustang Spirit shine. Each week, we’ll highlight your shout-outs. Submit an anonymous message here.
Thank you, Katsui Ishihara, for patiently and thoughtfully answering our questions as new parents during Orientation Day on August 24. We especially appreciated how you connected us with the right people who could provide the information we needed.
Parent-Led Clubs
New to ASIJ, new to Tokyo, or eager to share a hobby? Join a Parent-Led Club or start your own by filling out our interest form! Registration opens Tuesdays at 12:00 PM as events are announced in the newsletter, and you can explore the full club directory and photos on our website. For questions, contact Parent-Led Clubs Chair Shino Torigoe-Yeh at parentledclubs@pta.asij.ac.jp.
Run Happy Walk Happy Club - Sep 21 & 28 at 8AM (Nogawa Park)
A friendly Monday morning run or walk right next to ASIJ. All fitness paces are welcome, with an optional post-workout breakfast. Sign up here.
Brisk Walk Club - Sep 24 at 10AM (Roppongi to Omotesando)
Enjoy a beautiful walk through a Tokyo neighborhood while meeting new friends! Meeting at the Maman Spider Sculpture at Roppongi Hills, then walking through Aoyama and Harajuku, ending in Omotesando. Sign up here.
Grapevine Club - Sep 25 at 7PM (Macchan, Roppongi)
Join us for an evening of dinner, drinks, laughter, and good company! Enjoy a 2-hour all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink dinner featuring sushi and a variety of Japanese specialties. ¥5,000 pp (cash) Sign up here by Sep 23 at 5PM!
Jazz Club - Sep 26 at 6:30PM (B Flat, Akasaka)
Join us for an evening of jazz standards and vibrant Latin rhythms featuring Jeff Torchon quartet and special guest Cuban trumpeter Luis Valle! Doors open at 6PM and the group will gather at 6:30PM before the 7PM show. Cover is ¥4,400 for adults and ¥2,200 for students, plus one drink. Sign up here by Sep 22!
Photography Walk Club - Sept 28 at 10AM (Omotesando)
Capture the beauty of Tokyo's most stylish neighborhood. We’ll take a relaxed walk through charming streets, hidden corners, greenery, and beautiful architecture. We will eat lunch nearby afterwards. Bring your camera or smartphone. Sign up here.
Pakistani Kitchen Club - Sept 29 at 10:30AM (Private residence in Setagaya)
Discover a modern take on classic Pakistani flavors in an intimate home kitchen setting. Sep menu includes Chicken Biryani, refreshing Pudina Raita, Kachumbar Salad and a comforting bowl of traditional Kheer rice pudding. Cost: ¥2,000 (cash). Sign up here.
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