Author: Susan McCormac

Business, Events, Food & Drink

Conversation with Suntory President at Japan Society

Suntory: Leadership & Vision Monday, October 3 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Japan Society – 333 E. 47th Street (between 1st and 2nd Avenues) Admission: $20/$15 Japan Society Individual Members, academic and government employees/Free Japan Society Corporate Members In 2014, Suntory acquired Beam for $16 billion, creating the world’s third largest spirits company and opening the door to expand into the US market. It … Continue reading Conversation with Suntory President at Japan Society
Susan McCormac
Business, Events

CJEB Event: Is Japan Ready for a Buyout Boom?

Is Japan Ready for a Buyout Boom? Monday, October 3 from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Room 540, Geffen Hall, Columbia Business School – 645 West 130th Street Admission: Free The Center on Japanese Economy and Business (CJEB) will host an in-person talk featuring Timothy Foley, Co-Founder of Edwall Management, LP. Alicia Ogawa, Project Director for Japanese Corporate Governance and Stewardship, Center on Japanese Economy … Continue reading CJEB Event: Is Japan Ready for a Buyout Boom?
Susan McCormac
Arts & Entertainment, Events, Food & Drink

Calligraphy Demonstration at Setsugekka

Drawing Autumn Zen words with Calligraphy Thursday, October 6 from 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Setsugekka East Village – 74 E. 7th Street (between 1st and 2nd Avenues) Admission: $60 Japanese calligraphy artist Rihaku will conduct a calligraphy workshop at Setsugekka, a tea house in the East Village. Calligraphy and Tea Ceremony It is customary to hang Zen calligraphy in the alcove during a Japanese … Continue reading Calligraphy Demonstration at Setsugekka
Susan McCormac
Arts & Entertainment, Community, Events

The Japanese Folk Dance Institute of New York’s Matsuri NYC Fall Fest

Matsuri NYC Fall Fest Sunday, October 2 from Noon until 4:00 p.m. Corlears Hook Park – Jackson/Cherry Streets Admission: Free The Japanese Folk Dance Institute of New York (JFDINY) presents Matsuri NYC Fall Fest! The festival celebrates Japan and NYC with a FREE, all-day Japanese cultural festival. There will be traditional performing arts and exciting activities for the entire family! Enjoy performances by JFDINY’s own … Continue reading The Japanese Folk Dance Institute of New York’s Matsuri NYC Fall Fest
Susan McCormac