About FEW Kansai (FEW = ForEign Women)

FEW Kansai is a community of professionally-minded foreign women living in Kansai. Our members appreciate the friendship, positive energy, and connection they receive from FEW Kansai. All foreign women interested in personal and professional development are welcome. 


Upcoming events

    • 20 Apr 2024
    • 11:30 AM
    • Ca Cucina Che Incanto, Nishinomiya
    • 20
    Register

    FEW Kansai Spring Brunch

    Spring is here! Join us as we celebrate together while enjoying good company and delicious Italian fare at Ca Cucina Che Incanto, Nishinomiya. It's a lovely opportunity to connect with friends old and new. A few surprises are in store as well! Hope to see you there!

    Registration is limited to 24 people, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Members are given priority until midnight on Wednesday, March 31. Registration will open to non-members and partners from April 1. Registration will close at midnight on Monday, April 15 or when space is no longer available.

    DATE:      Saturday, April 20

    TIME:       11:30 am ~ 3:00 pm

                     Spring Brunch starts at 12:00 pm

    WHERE:  Ca Cucina Che Incanto, Nishinomiya

    COST:     Members: ¥5000 (Registration now open.)

                    Non-members: ¥6000 (Registration opens on April 1.)

                    Includes a set menu and a sparkling welcome drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)

                    Additional alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available for 500 yen each.

    RSVP by: Midnight, April 15, 2024

    CANCELLATION POLICY

                    Cancellations accepted until midnight, April 15.

                    Fees are non-refundable after the cancellation deadline.

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    SET MENU

    This restaurant works with fresh produce so the menu is decided closer to the date. If you already know your menu choice, you are welcome to register now. However, if you would rather decide after the full menu is available, an announcement will be sent out once the details are available (tentatively the beginning of April). The Ume set menu is for those who prefer a meatless option.


         SAKURA (Beef or Fish Main Dish)         UME (Vegetarian or Fish Main Dish)
         Appetizer plate                                          Salad

         Soup of the Day + focaccia (bread)          Awaji onion soup + focaccia (bread)

         Pasta of the day (Meat)                            Pasta of the day (Vegetarian)

         Pizza (one slice)                                       Pizza (one slice)

         Main Dish: Beef* or Fish*                        Main Dish: Vegetarian* or Fish*  

         Dolce and coffee/tea                                Dolce and coffee/tea

    *When registering indicate your menu choice:

             SAKURA (Beef)

             SAKURA (Fish)

             UME (Fish)

             UME (Vegetarian)







    • 08 May 2024
    • 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    FEW Kansai Readers Group

    Date:       Wednesday, May 8, 2024

    Time:       8:00-9:00 p.m.

    Place:      Zoom (Link will be sent before the event starts.)

    Cost:        Free for FEW Members

    Registration: Until 7:00 pm on May 8, 2024

    The FEW Kansai Readers Group is a casual gathering of readers who share what they’ve been reading lately. Any kind of book goes! Participants have shared fiction, non-fiction, books of poetry, and even books in languages other than English. If this sounds like something you would enjoy, please join us!

    Here is the plan:

    1. Meet at the scheduled time on ZOOM.
    2. Each participant has time to share a book (or books) they are reading or recommend. There will also be time for questions.
    3. The book(s) discussed can be fiction or non-fiction.
    4. You can use your time as you like. However, please don’t just recount the story or give spoilers.
    5. Once you have spoken, sit back, relax, and get more ideas for your reading wish list!

    We hope to see you there!

    Rebecca Arthur


    NOTE

    • The meeting is usually scheduled the second Wednesday of months when there are in-person meetings at the Hilton Hotel. The finalized date is posted about one month before the meeting.
    • This is not a book club. We are not reading one book together.
    • You are not under any obligation to attend regularly. Come as often, or as seldom, as you like.
    • You are welcome even if you don't have a book to share. Just let us know at the beginning so the time per person can be adjusted accordingly.
    • 30 May 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Hilton Osaka (Umeda)

    FEW Kansai May 30 Meeting


    Details will be posted as soon as they are available.


    • 27 Jun 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Hilton Osaka (Umeda)

    FEW Kansai June 27 Meeting


    Details will be posted as soon as they are available.

    There are no meetings scheduled in July or August since many of our members are not here during that time. Instead, we will be planning various casual get-togethers. Details will be posted once they are available.


    • 26 Sep 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Hilton Osaka (Umeda)

    FEW Kansai September 26 Meeting


    Details will be posted as soon as they are available.


    • 24 Oct 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Hilton Osaka (Umeda)

    FEW Kansai October 24 Meeting


    Details will be posted as soon as they are available.


    • 14 Nov 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Hilton Osaka (Umeda)

    FEW Kansai November 14 Meeting

    (Note the early date!)

    Details will be posted as soon as they are available.


Past events

28 Mar 2024 March Meeting with Amanda Gillis-Furutaka
13 Mar 2024 FEW Kansai Readers Group
29 Feb 2024 February Meeting with Susan Jones
15 Feb 2024 FEW Kansai Readers Group
25 Jan 2024 January Meeting with Dr. Keiko Yoshimura
10 Jan 2024 FEW Kansai Readers Group
02 Dec 2023 FEW Kansai Holiday Party
22 Nov 2023 FEW Kansai Readers Group
16 Nov 2023 November Meeting with Dr. Mira Simic-Yamashita
26 Oct 2023 October Meeting with Miwa Sasaki
11 Oct 2023 FEW Kansai Readers Group
28 Sep 2023 September Meeting with Brenda Kaneta
05 Sep 2023 FEW Kansai Summer Dinner
22 Jun 2023 June Meeting with Randy Bollig
14 Jun 2023 FEW Kansai Readers Group
25 May 2023 May Meeting with Peter MacIntosh
10 May 2023 FEW Kansai Readers Group
15 Apr 2023 FEW Kansai Spring Lunch
30 Mar 2023 March Meeting with Ellen Rettig-Miki
22 Mar 2023 FEW Kansai Readers Group
16 Feb 2023 February Meeting with Yuko Sangu
15 Feb 2023 FEW Kansai Readers Group
26 Jan 2023 January Meeting with Cat Nakamichi
11 Jan 2023 FEW Kansai Readers Group
10 Dec 2022 FEW Kansai Holiday Afternoon Tea
22 Nov 2022 Online Happy Hour
17 Nov 2022 FEW Kansai November 2022 Meeting
09 Nov 2022 FEW Kansai Readers Group
27 Oct 2022 FEW Kansai October 2022 Meeting
20 Oct 2022 Online Happy Hour
12 Oct 2022 FEW Kansai Readers Group
29 Sep 2022 FEW Kansai September 2022 Meeting
15 Sep 2022 Online Happy Hour
21 Jul 2022 July Online Happy Hour
13 Jul 2022 FEW Kansai Readers Group
30 Jun 2022 FEW Kansai June 2022 Meeting
16 Jun 2022 Online Happy Hour
08 Jun 2022 FEW Kansai Readers Group
02 Jun 2022 Mindful Break with FEW
26 May 2022 FEW Kansai May 2022 Meeting
11 May 2022 FEW Kansai Readers Group
23 Apr 2022 FEW Kansai Sake Brewery Visit & Outdoor Lunch
13 Apr 2022 FEW Kansai Readers Group
08 Apr 2022 Online Happy Hour
31 Mar 2022 FEW Kansai March 2022 Meeting
26 Mar 2022 Guided Tour with Jacqueline
16 Mar 2022 FEW Kansai Readers Group
10 Mar 2022 Online Happy Hour
25 Feb 2022 Mindful Break with FEW
24 Feb 2022 FEW Kansai February 2022 Meeting
16 Feb 2022 FEW Kansai Readers Group
10 Feb 2022 Online Happy Hour
27 Jan 2022 FEW Kansai January 2022 Meeting
19 Jan 2022 Mindful Break with FEW
21 Dec 2021 Mindful Break with FEW
16 Dec 2021 Nakanoshima Illumination Stroll
04 Dec 2021 TRE Practice Session with Isabelle
30 Nov 2021 TRE Practice Session with Isabelle
27 Nov 2021 Kyoto Botanical Gardens Walk
25 Nov 2021 FEW Kansai November 2021 Meeting
17 Nov 2021 TRE Practice Session with Isabelle
10 Nov 2021 Mindful Break with FEW
08 Nov 2021 TRE Practice Session with Isabelle
03 Nov 2021 TRE Practice Session with Isabelle
28 Oct 2021 FEW Kansai October 2021 Meeting
13 Oct 2021 Mindful Break with FEW
30 Sep 2021 FEW Kansai September 2021 Meeting
22 Sep 2021 Mindful Break with FEW
28 Aug 2021 Sake Salon with Kyoko Nagano
27 Jul 2021 Old Fukuchiyama Railway Trail Hike
21 Jul 2021 FEW Online Social Hour
14 Jul 2021 Mindful Break with FEW
24 Jun 2021 FEW Kansai June 2021 Meeting
23 Jun 2021 Mindful Break with FEW
27 May 2021 FEW Kansai May 2021 Meeting
19 May 2021 Mindful Break with FEW
28 Apr 2021 Pre-Golden Week Happy Hour
14 Apr 2021 Mindful Break with FEW
11 Apr 2021 Canceled: Cycling in Nara
25 Mar 2021 FEW Kansai March 2021 Meeting
14 Mar 2021 Cycling in Otsu
10 Mar 2021 Mindful Break with FEW
25 Feb 2021 FEW Kansai February 2021 Meeting
21 Feb 2021 Mindful Break with FEW
20 Feb 2021 Mindful Painting with Cecilie Okada
31 Jan 2021 Mindful Break with FEW
28 Jan 2021 FEW Kansai January 2021 Meeting
20 Jan 2021 Mindful Break with FEW
18 Dec 2020 Mindful Break with FEW
13 Dec 2020 Mindful Break with FEW
05 Dec 2020 Holiday Fun with FEW
29 Nov 2020 Mindful Break with FEW
26 Nov 2020 FEW Kansai November 2020 Meeting
22 Nov 2020 Hike to Minoh Waterfall
13 Nov 2020 Mindful Break with FEW
29 Oct 2020 FEW Kansai October 2020 Monthly Meeting
25 Oct 2020 Mindful Break with FEW (Oct 25)
17 Oct 2020 Old Fukuchiyama Railway Trail Hike
07 Oct 2020 Mindful Break with FEW (Oct 7)
24 Sep 2020 FEW Kansai September 2020 Monthly Meeting
09 Sep 2020 Mindful Break with FEW (Sept 9)
03 Sep 2020 Fireside Chat on Female Empowerment & Fighting Imposter Syndrome
29 Aug 2020 Tasting & Virtual Tour with Watanabe Shuzojo
27 Aug 2020 Fun with a Focus
21 Aug 2020 FEW Zoom Happy Hour
19 Aug 2020 Creative&Crafty Hangout
12 Aug 2020 Mindful Break with FEW (August)
31 Jul 2020 FEW Zoom Cocktail Hour
15 Jul 2020 Take a Mindful Break with FEW (July)
30 Jun 2020 Take a Mindful Break with FEW
25 Jun 2020 FEW Kansai June Meeting (online)
10 Jun 2020 Take a Mindful Break with FEW
06 Jun 2020 DATE CHANGED--May 2020 Monthly Meeting (online)
27 May 2020 Take a Mindful Break with FEW
13 May 2020 Take a Mindful Break with FEW
23 Apr 2020 April Monthly Meeting (online)
14 Apr 2020 Take a Mindful Break with FEW
26 Mar 2020 FEW Members' Zoom Event--March 26, 2020
26 Mar 2020 CANCELED--FEW Monthly Meeting: March 26, 2020
27 Feb 2020 CANCELED FEW Monthly Meeting: February 27, 2020
30 Jan 2020 FEW Monthly Meeting: January 30, 2020
07 Dec 2019 2019 FEW Holiday Party
24 Nov 2019 Mini-Mindfulness Retreat
21 Nov 2019 FEW Nov Meeting 2019
31 Oct 2019 FEW Oct Meeting 2019
26 Sep 2019 FEW Sept 26 Meeting 2019
20 Jun 2019 FEW June 20 Meeting 2019 Appreciative Inquiry
30 May 2019 FEW May 30 Meeting 2019
14 Apr 2019 FEW Kansai Spring Brunch 2019
28 Mar 2019 FEW March Meeting 2019
28 Feb 2019 FEW Feb Meeting 2019
31 Jan 2019 FEW Jan 31 Meeting 2019
01 Dec 2018 2018 FEW Holiday Party
22 Nov 2018 FEW November 22 Meeting with Damian Hall
25 Oct 2018 FEW Oct Meeting: The Journey of Scanteak
27 Sep 2018 FEW September Meeting
09 Sep 2018 FEW Supporting HOPE: An afternoon of Hope
31 Aug 2018 Welcome Back from Summer!
28 Jun 2018 FEW June 28 Meeting Spotlight on Kobe: Past, Present, Future
31 May 2018 FEW May Meeting, A Big Bark for ARK (Animal Refuge Kansai)
22 Apr 2018 FEW Kansai Spring Brunch
29 Mar 2018 FEW March Meeting: Make it Happen! Big Dream, Small Steps
22 Feb 2018 FEW Feb Meeting: The Soul of the Japanese Kitchen
25 Jan 2018 FEW January 25 Meeting: The Way of Tea
02 Dec 2017 FEW Holiday 2017 Party
16 Nov 2017 FEW November 16 Meeting: Creating Work You Love
26 Oct 2017 FEW October 26 Meeting: Leading With Empathy
28 Sep 2017 FEW September Meeting: Women Wrongfully Convicted and Unfairly Sentenced
08 Sep 2017 Back from Summer Fun!
27 Jul 2017 FEW Gourmet Club
29 Jun 2017 FEW June Meeting: Homeopathy
25 May 2017 FEW May Meeting: Journalist Patricia Loison
22 Apr 2017 What Makes You Tick? MBTI Workshop
09 Apr 2017 FEW April Spring Brunch
30 Mar 2017 FEW March Meeting: The Artistic Walk - a Personal Path with Art
23 Feb 2017 FEW Febuary Meeting: 2017 ー The Doctor Is In!
26 Jan 2017 FEW January Meeting: 2017 ー Make It Count!
02 Dec 2016 FEW 2016 Holiday Party
17 Nov 2016 FEW November Meeting: Defining your Personal Style
27 Oct 2016 FEW October Meeting: Mindfulness Towards an Inclusive Society
29 Sep 2016 FEW September Meeting
10 Sep 2016 FEW Summer Sunset Party
26 Aug 2016 Pizza Party!
30 Jun 2016 FEW June Meeting: Disaster Preparedness
26 May 2016 FEW May Meeting: FEW is YOU!
10 Apr 2016 FEW Spring Brunch
31 Mar 2016 FEW March Meeting: Painting IN Japanese Paper
25 Mar 2016 FEW Jazz & Cocktail Nite @ The SUITE
25 Feb 2016 February Meeting: Leading Meaningfully for High Performance
19 Feb 2016 FEW Gourmet Club: La Shomon (Kobe)
28 Jan 2016 January Meeting: Working in a Japanese Environment: A fish out of water?
05 Dec 2015 FEW Kansai Holiday Party
19 Nov 2015 [November Meeting with Hiro Sato] Realigning your Body Realigns your Life
29 Oct 2015 [October Meeting with Tracy Slater] The Good Shufu: Finding Self, Love & Home on the Far Side of the World
24 Sep 2015 September Meeting: Lessons from the Martial Arts
28 Aug 2015 FEW End of Summer BBQ
28 May 2015 May Monthly Meeting: FEW is YOU!
26 Mar 2015 March Monthly Meeting: The Making of a Documentary

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**FEW Kansai was founded over 30 years ago by an American woman who had been a member of FEW (Tokyo) and wanted to create a similar group to connect foreign women working in Kansai. While the two groups have always operated independently, we share the same acronym and the same mission of being an empowering community for women working in Japan. Learn more about FEW Japan (based in Tokyo) at https://fewjapan.com.**

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