January 24, 2026 Yokohama Grits Pro Hockey Game

Come join us to cheer on our Cornell alum, Alex Rauter c/o 2018, and his fellow teammates of the Yokohama Grits, at their home stadium in Yokohama, on Saturday afternoon, from 2 PM. 

Date: Saturday, Jan 24, 2026, 1/24(土) 15:00～　vs Kobe Stars

Price: 2550 yen for adults and 1550 yen for children under 15 yrs (Free-seating)

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Venue: Kose Shin-Yokohama Skate Arena,  〒222-0033 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Kohoku Ward, Shinyokohama, 2 Chome−11−11 


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RSVP Deadline: Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 by noon.

Pay for Ticket(s) with Credit Card

Sign Up Form Link: https://forms.gle/6X84ZDYHDPLf62qV6

Cancellation policy: Please kindly note that a NO REFUND policy is applied for this event. In case of force majeure, please reach us on an individual basis.
キャンセルについて：ご都合によりご参加いただけない場合は返金できません。

Cornell MBA Japan Tour 2026 in January

Roughly 30 MBA students will be stopping by in Tokyo the second week of January for their annual study tour. We are planning an evening gathering at a venue in Tokyo and would love to have any Cornell alum join in fellowship! Please fill our the google form below if interested by the last Friday of this year! Looking forward to welcoming the new year with you all!

· Date: Wednesday, January 14th, 2026

· Time: 19:00-21:00

· Venue: TBD

· Participation Fee: TBD

· RSVP Deadline: Tuesday, December 30th, 2025

· RSVP Link: Cornell MBA Japan Trek RSVP

Mark Your Calendars! 2025 American Holiday Dinner @the New Sanno Hotel

Celebrate the Magic of the Season with Us!
Join us for our beloved American Holiday Dinner at the New Sanno Hotel in Hiroo!
Bring your family, friends, and colleagues for a joyful evening filled with festive food, live entertainment, and holiday spirit. Let’s make this season unforgettable—together!

Dec 7, 2025 CCJ Christmas party group photo at the New Sanno Hotel

Event Details
Date: Sunday, December 7 2025
Time:

  • Doors Open: 18:00
  • Cocktails & Welcome: 18:45
  • Dinner: 19:00 – 23:00

Location:
New Sanno Hotel – Empire Ballroom
4-12-20, Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047, Japan
Please bring a photo ID (passport, My Number card, or driver’s license) for entry.

Fees:

  • Dues-paying members: 12,000 yen
  • Non-members and guests (13 years & up): 13,000 yen
  • Ages 6 to 12: 6,000 yen
  • Ages 5 and under: Free!

Note: A cancellation fee applies. Please complete advance payment via bank transfer by November 26. We will provide payment details upon receiving your RSVP.

Evening Program

  1. Welcome
  2. New Year Greetings
  3. Dinner
  4. Magic Show & Raffle
  5. Closing Remarks
  6. Cornell Alma Mater
  7. Group Photo

We look forward to celebrating the season together. Don’t miss this memorable event!

2025 Zinck’s Night, Oct 16th

The International Spirit of Zinck’s Night is an annual tradition where Cornellians around the world gather to celebrate Cornell. This year, join us in Tokyo for an evening of camaraderie, hearty food, and song!

We’ll be meeting at Big Iowa BBQ in Roppongi, a lively smokehouse just minutes from Roppongi Station. Known for its rustic Midwestern vibe and welcoming bar atmosphere, it serves up slow-smoked Berkshire pork, brisket, ribs, and pulled pork, alongside classic sides like mac & cheese and cornbread—plus vegetarian options. With craft beers, plenty of space for gatherings, and even a big screen for singing the Alma Mater together, it’s the perfect place to raise a glass and celebrate Cornell spirit.

📅 Event Details

DATE: Thursday, October 16, 2025
TIME: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Registration opens at 6:30 PM)
LOCATION: Big Iowa BBQ Roppongi

〒106-0032 , Aoba Roppongi Building 1F
3‑16‑33 Roppongi, Minato‑ku, Tokyo 106‑0032, Japan
(Just a short walk from Roppongi Station and Roppongi-itchome Station)

Please let us know in advance if you are vegetarian, vegan, or have any allergies or dietary restrictions that the restaurant should be aware of.

💴 Cost

  • ¥4,500 for dues-paying CCJ members
  • ¥5,500 for non-dues-paying members

(Includes one drink. A fee will be charged for any cancellation.)

Advanced payment by bank transfer by Friday, October 10.

📝 Registration & Payment Details

   Account Name: Cornell Club of Japan
　Bank: SMBC Trust Bank（SMBC信託銀行）
　Branch: Ohtemachi（大手町支店）
　Account: 5912196  Futsu Yokin（普通預金）

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Limited to 65 persons on a first-come, first-served basis.

QUESTIONS: Email contact@cornellclubjpn.com

Summer Family Gathering 2025! Bowling!

CCJ’s Summer Family Gathering—a beloved tradition filled with fun, laughter, and cherished memories. This year’s theme, “Wow! Family Bowling!”, promises an afternoon of friendly competition, reconnecting with old friends, and sharing joyful moments with your loved ones. Whether you’re rolling strikes or just cheering from the sidelines, we can’t wait to see everyone come together for this spirited event.

Mark your calendars—our gathering will take place on Sunday, August 31, starting at 14:00. To help us prepare for a fantastic day, please be sure to register by August 12. Your presence always brings warmth and excitement to the CCJ community, and we look forward to making more unforgettable memories with you this summer. Let’s strike up the fun and make this year’s gathering the best one yet!

EVENT DETAILS:
Venue:  The Prince Park Tower Tokyo, Bowling Salon
Hotel URL: https://www.princehotels.co.jp/parktower/
Date: Sunday, August 31
Time: 14:00pm start!
Cost: Adult; JPY7,000,  Kids; JPY4,500 (2 bowling games, total 2 hours, free snack and drink.  Those under 19 are treated as kids because they cannot drink alcohol.)

Account Name: Cornell Club of Japan
Bank: SMBC Trust Bank（SMBC信託銀行）
Branch: Ohtemachi（大手町支店）
Account : 5912196  Futsu Yokin（普通預金）


※Fee may be charged for any cancellation.
※Advance payment via bank transfer

Undergraduate Student Send-off 2025

🎓 Cornell Undergraduate Sendoff – Tokyo
We’re excited to welcome incoming Cornell undergraduates and their parents, with an in-person sendoff event in central Tokyo!

Join us on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, for a relaxed, drop-in gathering to celebrate the newest Cornellians as they prepare to start their journey in Ithaca this August. All Cornell alumni in Japan are warmly invited—come connect and help us give our newest students a memorable sendoff!

EVENT DETAILS:
📍 Venue: bills Ginza, 12th floor, Okura-Honan, 2-6-12, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
📅 Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
🕖 Time: 8:30 – 10:00 AM (local time in Tokyo)
💴 Cost: approximately USD 50 per person

QUESTIONS? Contact Katsumasa Hayashi hayashi-k@naigai-industries.co.jp for details.

Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 3

REGISTER HERE

CCJ Students Send-Off 2025

🎓 Cornell Graduate Sendoff Event – Tokyo
We’re delighted to invite you to an in-person sendoff event for Cornellians beginning their graduate programs this August!

Join us on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in central Tokyo to celebrate and connect. This casual, drop-in event is open to all alumni in Japan—we’d love for you to join us in welcoming the newest members of our Cornell community.

📍 Venue: Hobgoblin Roppongi
3-16-33 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

🕡 Time: 18:30 – 21:00 (local time)

💰 Cost: ¥2,000 per person (to cover shared snacks)
Drinks available on a pay-as-you-go basis.

If you know any incoming Cornell graduate students, please feel free to share this invitation with them—we’d love to include as many new Cornellians as possible!

RSVP LINK AND DEADLINE: REGISTER VIA THIS LINK  June 26, 2025

June Mixer: Lions, Bulldogs, and Bears

You’re warmly invited to an Ivy League Alumni Mixer bringing together the proud communities of Yale, Columbia, and Cornell—a gathering of Bulldogs, Lions, and Bears in the heart of Tokyo. Join fellow students and alumni for an evening of great conversations, US East Coast connections, and cool vibes.

EVENT DETAILS:

📍 Venue: Aux Bacchanales, Chiyoda City, Kioicho, 4−1 新紀尾井町ビル １F
📅 Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💴 Cost: ¥4,400


Attendance is limited to 50, so RSVP now via the Peatix link below:

https://peatix.com/event/4434059/view

Drinks and light bites will be served.

Whether you’re new to the region or a long-time local alum, this is a great chance to (re)connect in style. We can’t wait to see you there!

CCJ 2025 Annual General Meeting

🗓️ Cornell Annual General Meeting (AGM)

We’re excited to announce that the Cornell AGM will be held on May 15th at the stylish Twelve Gardens Bar & Grill!

Join us as we reflect on the past year, share club updates, and look ahead to the future of our Cornell community. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, contribute, and stay informed.

🗓️ Date: May 15, 2025
🕒 Time: 7 PM
📍 Location / Virtual Link: Twelve Gardens Bar & Grill

   Fee :・10,000 yen for dues-paid CCJ members

・9,000 yen for younger alumni (under 30 years of age)

　　　・12,000 yen for non dues-paid members and guests

※A fee will be charged for any cancellation.

Limited to 70 people on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please RSVP by April 29th(Tues) via the → application form

1-8-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
Akasaka Intercity AIR 1F

Access:
– 6-minute walk from Tameike-sanno Station (Ginza Line and Namboku Line), Exit 14
– 9-minute walk from Toranomon Hills Station (Hibiya Line), Exit A2
– 9-minute walk from Toranomon Station (Ginza Line), Exit 3

Whether you’re an alum, current student, faculty member, or friend of Cornell, we hope to see you there!

Spring Big Red Tokyo Night: Finger Lakes Wine, Pizza & Tokyo Skytree Views

Join fellow Cornell University alumni for an unforgettable evening of select wine, delicious pizza, and spectacular views of Tokyo’s iconic Skytree! 🍷🍕✨

Spring Big Red Tokyo Night: Finger Lakes Wine, Pizza & Tokyo Skytree Views

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025

🕒 Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

🌆 Venue: 21st Floor Sky Lounge, Tokyo,

Address: 〒104-0043 Tokyo, Chuo City, Minato, 2 Chome−11−1 , City Tower Ginza Higashi

✨ Highlights:

  • Prime Views of Tokyo Skytree 🌆
  • Selected Wines, Gourmet Pizza & Artisan Snacks 🍕
  • Fresh Tochigi Strawberries 🍓
  • Great Conversations & New Connections with Cornell alumni 🐻🔴

🎯 Space is limited – RSVP soon to secure your spot!

Come raise a glass, savor Finger Lakes flavors, and enjoy a stunning Tokyo night with Big Red spirit! 🎶🗼🍷

💴 Cost: 4,000 yen via website, 4500 if paying CASH on day of event.

If you plan to attend the above event, whether you are planning to pay by cash or credit card, please do not forget to RSVP below. Sign-ups will close once we reach the first 15 sign-ups!

Pay ¥4000
RSVP