Bridge Life is an experienced team, focusing on providing high-quality public housing in and around Tokyo.

Multilingual customer care and exceptional services catering to the needs of foreign residents keep us in high-demand. Bridge Life’s range of UR (Urban Renewal) housing represents high-quality residences owned by the government and leased at fantastic value to private individuals and families wherever they come from in the world.

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Don’t miss out on this one of a kind living experience! Contact us today and make a reservation to get help finding suitable accommodation in Tokyo.

Let us know your needs and desires we choose a room layout or floor plan thats suits you in the area that you have selected. We will check the availability for you and make the reservation on your behalf.

More than just a report or memo “Market Insight” provides expert research and analysis of the latest Japanese industries, products, services and consumers.

“Japan Quick Info” is a custom-made research service. We will respond within 24 hours (overnight in limited areas) to any query with in-depth and useful information. This is for when you need specific information fast.

Providing all the necessary steps from A to Z for market research and your business development. Our staff and consultants have abundant experience across international business and we have a variety of strategic partners for research and distribution.

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How to Signup

If you are up for a challenge and want to spend a day at the Imperial Palace with GPlus Media (creators of GaijinPot) and the rest of the ACCJ community, send an email to walkathon@gaijinpot.com. Please remember to include the following in your email: full name and number of guests (other walkers). After receiving your email, our support team will get back to you with more details about the event.

The ACCJ will inject some competition into the event by awarding prizes at the prize ceremony at 11:30 a.m. to the participants that raised the most in donations: two round-trip tickets to Hawaii on United Airlines, and products from Reebok and Coca-Cola, to the top walkers.

Even if you just come for the walk, everyone will leave with a T-shirt commemorating the event, compliments of Allied Pickfords, along with refreshments from Coca Cola and HSBC.

How to Donate

For those who cannot make it the event – but would still like to participate  - the option to make a donation to the charities involved is available. Please access the Ecotech-designed Walkathon Donation Web site sponsored by Latham & Watkins (http://www.accjcharityball.org/teamList). Potential donors can access the web site, locate the desired individual or team, and make pledges through their credit card or Pay Pal account. It is as easy as that. Participants will also be able to see their supporting pledges grow.

Details

- DATE: Saturday, September 12, 9:00 a.m. registration (walk begins at 10:00 a.m.)
- PLACE: Chidorigafuchi Park, Imperial Palace, Tokyo
- MAP: http://www.accj.or.jp/doclib/maps/walkathon.jpg
- COST: Members & Guests: 2,500 yen, Kids Under 18: 1,000 yen. Non-members can pay in cash only on the day of the event.
- NOTE: Rain or shine
- WALKATHON DONATION WEB SITE: http://www.accjcharityball.org/teamList

All donations will go to this year’s Charity Ball charities

1. YMCA/ACCJ Ohisama Camp, a Tokyo YMCA Center program held in late summer in cooperation with the ACCJ, where an expected 40 children with learning/developmental disorders can participate in camp activities (http://www1.ymcajapan.org/content/help/challengedchildrenproject);
2. No no Hana no Ie, a secure home-like environment for hundreds of children who are the victims of child abuse, neglect and other inhumane treatment (http://www.hanazaki.jp/english/index.html); and
3. Waku Waku Workshop, a safe place for those with sight, speech or hearing disabilities to improve their involvement in the community (http://www.mxtv.co.jp/wakuwaku09/).

Questions?

Please contact Laura Younger at 03-3433-8391, or lyounger@accj.or.jp.

“ We are pleased to confirm that the next ad:tech launch will be in Tokyo. Mark the dates 2nd & 3rd September 2009. ”

ad:tech Tokyo 2009 is an international event bringing together the leading interactive specialists in Japan and industry leaders from across the globe in the new media arena.

Conference and Expo Hall:
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009

ad:tech is an interactive advertising, digital marketing and technology conference and exhibition. These highly acclaimed shows, held around the world, blend keynote speakers, topic driven panels and workshops to provide attendees with the tools and techniques they need to compete in the changing world of marketing.

ad:tech Tokyo 2009, the debut event in Japan, will uphold this tradition through a combination of conference, trade show and networking opportunities that will shed light on modern marketing in Japan while introducing world-class technologies and techniques to the Japanese audience.

• Search and email marketing, RSS, Mobile marketing, Gaming, TV 2.0, Affiliate marketing
• Interactive marketing: Blogging, Video, Marketing metrics, Media buying, Podcasts, Wikis, Personas
• An overview of the current advertising landscape
• Web analytics and behavioral target marketing

The ad:tech conference is 100% editorial content. Speakers are selected on their merit, insight, leadership and ability to share new research and metrics.

This year’s keynote speakers include:
Scott Howe
Corporate Vice President, Advertiser and Publisher Solutions Group
Microsoft Corporation

Joshua G. James
President and Chief Executive Officer
Omniture, Inc.

Nick Wrenn
Vice President, Digital Services
CNN International

A further 80+ speakers from key companies in the industry in Japan will also be contributing.
See the full list at: http://www.ad-tech.com/tokyo/adtech_tokyo_speakers.aspx

GaijinPot Career Workshops are designed specifically to better prepare international job-seekers in Japan for the different working environments and recruiting processes they are going to meet when building their careers in Japan.

ONLY 30 SEATS REMAINING! Sign up for the next workshop and jump-start your career in Japan today.

(This event is free for all Temple University students and alumni)

Cost: JPY 2,500
Date: June 11, 2009
Time: 17:00 – 19:00
Location: Temple University Japan, Azabu Hall Room 206

ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION:

BANK TRANSFER PAYMENT OPTION:

3 easy steps to sign up

STEP 1: Create a resume on GaijinPot Jobs

All participants must have an account on GaijinPot Jobs. Click the link below to create your account if you don’t already have one.
https://jobs.gaijinpot.com/register

STEP 2: Send an email to workshop@gaijinpot.com

Send an email to workshop@gaijinpot.com (must include your name and user login email address on GaiinPot Jobs) to reserve your seat – only 30 seats remaining.

STEP 3: Make bank transfer

After we receive your reservation email, the GaijinPot support team will followup with bank transfer instructions on how to make payment for the upcoming event.

Presenters

ECS Japan
is a leading, Japan-based supplier of outsourced Human Resource Solutions and Consultation Services; specializing in Recruitment and Selection,Staff Development and Training, Evaluation Systems and Personnel Administration.
http://www.ecs-japan.com/

BL&C
BL&C provides corporate clients with professional training in management techniques and effective communication, including language skills, essential areas for success in the business world.
http://www.kk-blc.co.jp/index.php/en/japanese_courses/

GPlus Media
GPlus Media, the creators of GaijinPot.com & JapanToday.com specializes in creating and managing online media products for the Asian market. Through their broad range of websites and services, GPlus Media strives to make it easier for expatriates in Japan and Asia to enjoy and benefit from their time spent abroad.
http://www.gplusmedia.com/

About Us

Temple University Japan
One of the preeminent American universities in Japan, Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ), is a global institution well equipped to make developing those “four Cs” of human intelligence its core educational mission. An integral part of that mission is TUJ’s firm commitment to use its educational and research resources for the public good, and in a way that benefits both local and global communities.
http://www.tuj.ac.jp/default.html

About GaijinPot
GaijinPot, launched in 1999, is the leading jobs and living resources site for foreigners in Japan and people interested in coming to Japan to live and work. The site includes a free resume posting and job application service, classified ads, apartment search, hundreds of pages of information about living in Japan, and lively blogs discussion forums.

Press Release Updates: http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/ndjb09/folder/461297.html

The Notre Dame Japan Bowl 2009 is the biggest American Football event to take place in Japan. Never have such big names come to Japan to play against the Japanese national team for the purpose of American Football Globalization. Japan is the perfect place to start a global American Football movement and that is why Notre Dame Legends such as Lou Holtz and Tim Brown are coming to the Land of the Rising Sun to celebrate their 75th Anniversary. The Notre Dame Japan Bowl will pit a Notre Dame team full of ex-NFL players as well as former All-Americans, against a Japanese National Team who took the USA national team down to the wire in the American Football World Cup 2007. Make sure you give yourself a chance to witness history!

CONGRATS TO J BODDIE, G LAW, M MURATA, A MCGINNIS & JP BOVAIRD!! They have all WON VIP TICKETS to the After Game Reception Party and will be ‘rubbing shoulder-pads’ with Lou Holtz and the rest of the Norte Dame team. Get your tickets today to be next to the action!

Party Information
- American Style Tailgate Party
- After Game Reception Party

Win a Chance to  ’rub shoulder pads’ with Lou Holtz and the entire Notre Dane Football Team!
GaijinPot will draw the names of two 2 lucky fans every week, up until game day, to meet Lou Holtz, Tim Brown (Touchdown Timmy) and the entire Notre Dame & Japan National football teams!

Purchase your tickets now and enter the draw to meet football’s living legends! (Fans buying tickets through GaijinPot will automatically be entered in the weekly draw)

=== WINNERS announced every week on GaijinPot’s Facebook page! ===

Seating & Ticket Details *

GREEN ZONE: ¥5,500 (¥5,000 adv.)
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Legends fan seats.

RED ZONE: ¥5,500 (¥5,000 adv.)
Japanese national team fan seats.

DIAMOND SEAT: ¥7,500 (¥6,000 adv.)
Exclusive seats with the best view in the stadium.

FAMILY SEAT: ¥11,000 (¥10,000 adv.)
End zone seats. Discount for a group of 4!

COUPLE SEAT: ¥8,800 (¥8,000 adv.)
A perfect seat for you and your loved one.

GROUP SEAT: ¥11,000 (¥10,000 adv.)
Seats for high school students and under. Group of 5 is only ¥10,000!!
High school and under, please present your ID when you enter.

GENERAL ADMISSION: ¥3,500 (¥3,000 adv.)
(Advanced with no seat reservation)

GOLDEN TICKET: ¥15,000 (¥12,000 adv.)*1
Watch the game in luxury on a balcony seat! Get authentic ND merchandise only sold @South Bend!

V.I.P TICKET: ¥100,000 *2
Watch the game and have a beer with Tim Brown at the after game party! ND helmet or game Jersey for your souvenir!!

( )Advanced ticket purchase price.

Conditions
* Delivery of tickets:
Tickets will be mailed to purchasers who have shipping addresses in Japan up to July 15th. To those whose shipping addresses are overseas or anyone who purchased the tickets after July 15th, vouchers/confirmation tickets must be exchanged for game tickets through WILL CALL. WILL CALL is available on Saturday July 25th 11:00 am-4:00 pm in front of Tokyo Dome Gate 22 ticket office. Please print out your confirmation # and present your ID.

The delivery fee for tickets is not included in the online price. Tickets mailed out up until July 15th will be sent as COD (Cash-On-Delivery)

* 1: With The Golden Ticket you will get to choose from a balcony seats zone. At the stadium on gameday, you will be able to show your ticket and in return receive a ND merchandise.

* 2: With the VIP ticket you will get a balcony seat at ND Legends side VIP zone. At the stadium on gameday, you will be able to show your ticket and in return recieve a commemorative ND Legends Helmet or Uniform. Information regarding the Notre Dame Japan Bowl After-Party featuring Lou Holtz and Tim Brown, among others, will be explained on Gameday by a representative in charge of VIP ticket holders.

Party

» American Style Tailgate Party
Lookin’ to get started a little earlier than the rest? Why not join the tailgate party for ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT American style burgers, hot dogs, beer, soft drinks and more!

Where: Outside of Tokyo Dome
Date: July 25th (game day)
Time: 12:00 ~ 15:30 (before the rumble in the jungle)
Cost: JPY 5,000
(When combined with either a Green/Red Zone ticket, ¥9,000. Only 500 tickets available!)

» After Game Reception Party with Lou Holtz and the entire Norte Dame Football Team 
Keep the party rolling with the After Game Reception Party at The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo and mingle with Lou Holtz and the entire Norte Dame and Japan National football teams, cheerleaders and a host of football’s living legends.

Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
Date: July 25 (game day)
Time: after the game!
Cost: JPY 20,000