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SUMMARY:Black Women in Japan Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Black Women in Japan Conference 2026\n			June 27\n	 –\n	June 28\n	 \nAbout the Black Women in Japan Conference\nAfter a hiatus\, we are bringing back the Black Women in Japan Conference 2026! The Black Women in Japan Convention is our main event and provides the stage for BWIJ members to meet and connect on a personal level. This event fosters career enhancement and personal development related to life in Japan. BWIJ aims to create a space for fellowship\, networking\, and business support while celebrating the diverse sisterhood of the African diaspora and Japanese culture.  \nWe’re looking forward to having you there. If you are interested in being a sponsor\, speaker\, or vendor\, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at bwijgroup@gmail.com. Refer back to this page for the latest information on sponsors\, speakers\, and vendors! \n								\n									More Information\n					\n														\n									Buy a ticket!\n					 \n2026 Program overview\n01 \nKeynote lecture \nLeading specialists in multiculturalism\, diaspora studies\, gender studies\, and related fields. \n02 \nResearch Presentations \nInterdisciplinary presentations by BWIJ members on lived experience\, cultural practice\, identity\, and well-being. \n03 \nWorkshops & Roundtables \nProfessional development\, Japanese cultural literacy\, international diaspora trends\, and community resilience sessions. \n04 \nArchival & Visual Exhibit \nDisplay of BWIJ research\, event history\, survey findings\, and media coverage\, including The Japan Times. \n05 \nNetworking & Cultural Program \nDinner\, social events\, and optional cultural experiences connect attendees from across Japan and beyond. \n																													 \nPre-Event Dinner\nLocation: The Hungry Moose Bar & Restaurant \nDate: 6/26/2026 Time: 18:00 – 21:00 \nJoin us for the pre-event dinner at The Hungry Moose Bar & Restaurant. We’ll be meeting from 18:00 – 21:00! RSVP is free\, just come and meet other conference attendees! We can’t wait to have you there! \n2026 Program overview\n01 \nKeynote lecture \nLeading specialists in multiculturalism\, diaspora studies\, gender studies\, and related fields. \n02 \nResearch Presentations \nInterdisciplinary presentations by BWIJ members on lived experience\, cultural practice\, identity\, and well-being. \n03 \nWorkshops & Roundtables \nProfessional development\, Japanese cultural literacy\, international diaspora trends\, and community resilience sessions. \n04 \nArchival & Visual Exhibit \nDisplay of BWIJ research\, event history\, survey findings\, and media coverage\, including The Japan Times. \n05 \nNetworking & Cultural Program \nDinner\, social events\, and optional cultural experiences connect attendees from across Japan and beyond. \nEvent speakers and their workshops\nLearn more about the workshop descriptions and time slots here. \n																										 \nAisha Fukushima \n“Mostly Water: Writing Belonging Into Being” \nBlack Culture (Africa & All Diaspora) / Diaspora Identity \n																										 \nAlison Rodgers \n“Start with the Problem: A Founder’s Roadmap from Concept to Capital” \nBusiness\, Tech\, Finance \n																										 \nDr. Avril Haye Matsui \n“Black Women in Japan: Our Stories” \nBlack Culture (Africa & All Diaspora) / Diaspora Identity\, Experience in Japan \n																										 \nAnnette Hayashi \n“Seeing Your Time Clearly — Journaling for Mental Strength and Recovery” \nPersonal Growth and Experience in Japan \n																										 \nBiankah Bailey \n“BWIJ Book Club – Special Conference Edition” \nPersonal Growth\, Arts \n																										 \nBrianna Hamamoto \n“Regulate & Recharge: Your Dopamenu” \nWellness\, Health and Fitness \n																										 \nClaudia Ardin \n“Work Culture vs Workers’ Rights: What You Need to Know” \nProfessional Development \n																										 \nCorinn Wilson \n“Sister Circle” \nPersonal Growth \n																										 \nDee Dee Ohara Blizard \n“Rooted in Japan — A Black Women’s Guide to Owning Your Space” \nHomeownership\, Professional Development \n																										 \nKara Harris \n“Modern Kimono Style for Everyone” \nJapanese culture \n																										 \nMiranda Hyder \n“Beginners Hip Hop Dance Workshop” \nArt\, Crafts\, Music \n																										 \nRachel Patterson \n“Sister Circle” \nPersonal Growth \n																										 \nSasha Hague Seals \n“Start with the Problem: A Founder’s Roadmap from Concept to Capital” \nBusiness\, Tech\, Finance \n																										 \nSashanna Mighty \n“Different Is the Strategy — How to Build a Creator Career Using the Exact Life You’re Already Living “ \nBusiness\, Tech\, Finance \n																										 \nSkyre R Tinevimdo Chirape \n“Architectures of Survival: Weaving Intergenerational Solidarity and Community Care Through the Lived and Scholarly Negotiations of Blackness Amidst GlobalVolatility” \nAcademic Research\, Personal Growth & Experience in Japan \n																										 \nJasmine Boothe-Henry \n“Architectures of Survival: Weaving Intergenerational Solidarity and Community Care Through the Lived and Scholarly Negotiations of Blackness Amidst GlobalVolatility” \nAcademic Research\, Personal Growth & Experience in Japan \n																										 \nTia Haygood \n“Rooted in Japan — A Black Women’s Guide to Owning Your Space” \nHomeownership\, Professional Development \n																										 \nTraci S. \n“Pursuing Tech and Design in Japan” \nTech\, Art\, Professional Development \n																										 \nYinka O. \n“An Introduction to Afrobeats” \nArt\, Crafts\, Music \n								\n									More Information\n					\n														\n									Buy a ticket!\n					 \nEvent partners\nWe want to give a big thanks to Black Women in Japan 2026 Conference’s partners. Please click on their logos to go to their websites. \n														\n															 \nBecome an event sponsor!\nBlack Women in Japan Conferences are only made possible with supporters like you! If you’re interested in supporting us\, we have three different tiers that you can choose from. Need more information? You can contact us here. \nTaiyou level¥80\,000\n																												 \n\nCorporate message and logo on the BWIJ website\n1st tier recognition with corporate message and the company logo in the convention program\nFull page ad inside program brochure\nLogo placement in the BWIJ Convention publicity materials\, including emails\, printed flyers\, etc.\nLogo placement on the banner and screens in the main area\nLogo placement on sponsor posters outside each room\nSocial media recognition\nWelcome bag and raffle inclusion\n\nFuji level¥50\,000\n																												 \n\nCompany logo on the BWIJ website\n2nd-tier recognition with the company logo in the program\n1/2 page ad inside program brochure\nCompany name listed in the BWIJ Convention publicity materials\, including emails\, printed flyers\, etc.\n2nd tier logo placement on the banner and screens in the main area\nCompany name listed on sponsor posters outside each room\nSocial media recognition\n\nSakura level¥30\,000\n																												 \n\nCompany name listed on the BWIJ website\n3rd tier recognition with company logo in program\n1⁄4 page ad in program brochure\nCompany name listed on screens in the main area\nCompany name listed on sponsor posters outside each room\nSocial media recognition\n\nTomodachi level¥10\,000\n																												 \n\nName listed in event program\nName listed on website\nSocial media recognition\n\nSHIMAI LEVEL¥3\,000-5\,000\n																												 \n\nName listed in event program\n\nTaiyou level¥80\,000\n																												 \n\nCorporate message and logo on the BWIJ website\n1st tier recognition with corporate message and the company logo in the convention program\nFull page ad inside program brochure\nLogo placement in the BWIJ Convention publicity materials\, including emails\, printed flyers\, etc.\nLogo placement on the banner and screens in the main area\nLogo placement on sponsor posters outside each room\n\nFuji level¥50\,000\n																												 \n\nCompany logo on the BWIJ website\n2nd-tier recognition with the company logo in the program\n1/2 page ad inside program brochure\nCompany name listed in the BWIJ Convention publicity materials\, including emails\, printed flyers\, etc.\n2nd tier logo placement on the banner and screens in the main area\nCompany name listed on sponsor posters outside each room\n\nSakura level¥30\,000\n																												 \n\nCompany name listed on the BWIJ website\n3rd tier recognition with company logo in program\n1⁄4 page ad in program brochure\nCompany name listed on screens in the main area\nCompany name listed on sponsor posters outside each room\n\nTomodachi level¥10\,000\n																												 \n\nName listed in event program\nName listed on website\n\nSHIMAI LEVEL¥3\,000-5\,000\n																												 \n\nName listed in event program\n\nWhy sponsor BWIJ?\nUnique\, Underserved Audience\nBlack women in Japan are highly educated\, internationally connected\, and largely unreachable through standard marketing channels. \nInfluencer-Multiplied Reach\nBeyond 3\,000 members and 100+ live attendees\, our community includes influencers with combined social audiences in the hundreds of thousands. \nBCCJ-Recognized Organization\nNominated in the DEI category at the 2022 British Business Awards by the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan. \nLong-Term Brand Loyalty\nBWIJ members support brands that show up for their community. Your investment builds lasting goodwill with an influential demographic. \nAcademic & Community Credibility\nThis grant-supported symposium carries institutional weight — sponsors are associated with rigorous academic and community programming. \nPost-COVID Momentum\nFirst national convention since the pandemic. Attendance interest is at an all-time high — prime moment to be a relaunch partner. \nPromotion and in-kind opportunities\nYou can also support BWIJ by donating non-financial gifts. We’d be appreciative if you are interested in donating goods\, services\, or expertise. It is a great opportunity to promote your brand to our attendees. If you’re interested in donating\, please contact us directly. \nWelcome gift bag(Reach 100+ Attendees) \nEvery attendee receives a welcome bag. Include product samples\, branded coupons\, vouchers\, or flyers. \nAmount requested: 50–100 units. Business cards are included in all welcome bags. Social media publicity across all BWIJ platforms \nRaffle Donation(High-visibility at convention dinner) \nRaffle held at the main convention dinner. Your company name and image are featured in the slide presentation during the draw. \nAmount requested: 1–10 items. Business card included in all welcome bags. Social media publicity across all BWIJ platforms \nProgram Booklet Ad(Printed and digital distribution) \nB5 souvenir booklet distributed to all attendees. \n\nFull page — ¥9\,000\nHalf page — ¥5\,500\nQuarter page — ¥3\,000\n\n  \nAds due by June 10\, 2026 (PNG or JPEG format) \n\n	Nanzan University Nagoya Campus Conference Hall\n\nChiyogaoka\, Chikusa Ward\, Nagoya\, Aichi 464-0005\n		\n		Aichi\,\n	Nagoya\n	464-0005\n	Japan\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n					\n			0528346644			\n	 \n\n\n \n\n	Categories:\n		Conference	 \n\n	Tags:\n		\n	2026event\,\n\n	Black Women in Japan\,\n\n	BWIJCON\,\n\n	event\,\n\n	Japan\,\n\n	Nagoya\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n \n\n\n	Google Calendar\n\n\n	iCalendar\n\n\n	Outlook 365\n\n\n	Outlook Live
URL:https://blackwomeninjapan.com/event/black-women-in-japan-2026-conference/
LOCATION:Nanzan University Nagoya Campus Conference Hall\, Chiyogaoka\, Chikusa Ward\, Nagoya\, Aichi 464-0005\, Aichi\, Nagoya\, 464-0005\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kina Jackson":MAILTO:bwijgroup@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260717T140000
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SUMMARY:Spill the Tea - BWIJ Kansai Regionals Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us on July 17th\, from 2-4pm for a chit chat and a relaxing tea & coffee at Magic x Mallet\, a charming café in Sakurai\, Nara. Whether you’re a Nara local or making the trip out of the city\, it will be a nice time. Come enjoy good drinks\, good company\, (dessert)\, and a catch up with BWIJers in Kansai.
URL:https://blackwomeninjapan.com/event/spill-the-tea-bwij-kansai-regionals-event/
LOCATION:Magic x Mallet\, 256-8 Kawai\, Sakurai\, Nara 633-0063\, Sakurai\, Nara\, 633-0063\, Japan
CATEGORIES:2026,Meetup,Nara
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kina Jackson":MAILTO:bwijgroup@gmail.com
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