PRESS EVENTS

PRESS CONFERENCE: Denny Tamaki, Former Governor of Okinawa

Friday, November 27, 2026, 13:00 - 14:00
PRESS CONFERENCE What's Next for Okinawa? Denny Tamaki, Former Governor of Okinawa 13:00-14:00 Friday, November 27, 2026 Language: The speech and Q & A will be in Japanese with English interpretation. When Denny Tamaki was elected governor of Okinawa in 2018, he immediately held a...

Press Conference: Cheng Lei, Journalist Detained in China

Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 14:00 - 15:00
PRESS CONFERENCE Cheng Lei, Journalist Detained in China  Presenter at News24 and president of PEN Melbourne 14:00-15:00 Tuesday, November 24, 2026 Language: The speech and Q & A will be in English. In August 2020, Cheng Lei was a reporter at Chinese state television CGTN...

President's Message

Dear Membership,

First, I want to report the results of the two resolutions put to the regular membership by the Board. Of our 212 members, 156 cast votes, or 73%.

SPECIAL EVENTS

FCCJ & History Channel #26: Sadako Ogata, UNHCR Head

Fri, 09/18/2026 - 09:00
FCCJ & History Channel #26: Sadako Ogata, UNHCR Head "A multidimensional concept of peace must include not only freedom from war, but also from want" - Sadako Ogata, FCCJ 1992. In this collaboration with the History Channel, we are proud to feature the legendary...

DINING

November 24 (Tuesday) Wine Tasting

Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 17:30 - 18:35
(Japanese translation follows English, 日本語訳は英文の後に続きます。) November 24 (Tuesday) Wine Tasting Session One 5:30pmThis wine tasting will be held on one day only, please reserve early to ensure your tickets. For the wine tasting on November 24, with the cooperation of Jeroboam Co., Ltd.,...

Exhibitions

November 2026 Exhibition

(Japanese translation follows English, 日本語訳は英文の後に続きます。)

November 2026 Exhibition 
Then and Now: Gaza Before and During the Invasion
Photos by Mohammed H. Salem and 4 photo-journalists from 'Inside Gaza'
Photo Exhibition: November 4 - 27, 2026

The November FCCJ Exhibition brings together photographs of pre-invasion life in Gaza by Palestinian photographer Mohammed H. Salem, as well as images from the documentary film "Inside Gaza" taken by 4 photo-journalists who documented everyday life in Gaza after the Israeli invasion. (With special thanks to AFP)

Exhibition Reception & Talk Session
With Special Guest Mohammed H. Salem (Remote attendance), Masayuki Teshima, Campaign for the Children in Palestine (CCP) Japan