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Dylan Thomas Day Online Event
Saturday 14th May, starts 7pm, curtain up (start reading) 7:30
As a Celebration of Dylan Thomas Day, we are organising a FREE online play reading of UNDER MILK WOOD, with the help of one of our members, Ann Jenkins, who has experience in theatre
and hosting online readings.
❏ What is Dylan Day?
Dylan Day is an international day to celebrate the life and work of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, held each year on 14th May, the anniversary of the date when Under Milk Wood was first read on stage at 92Y The Poetry Center, New York in 1953.
To sign up, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/P6V1Qs7F4b5tEV2V9 ←
St. David's Day 2022 (UPDATED!)
↑2022↑
Online Christmas Coffee Morning
We will be holding an informal online coffee morning on Saturday December 11th from 10:30am to chat and
share childhood or Welsh memories of Christmas. Join using the link or the Meeting ID & Passcode below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8562546989?pwd=b2xtSFdha1BuVWR3aHk4MVVLM3lEQT09
Meeting ID: 856 254 6989
Passcode: 9ZkPFPChristmas Party - 4th December 2021
Winter is coming, and so is Christmas. We are hoping to make our Christmas gathering our first in person event since the Covid era struck.
This year we will be holding our Christmas festivities along with the British expats in Japan Facebook group! Join us for an evening of yummy food, free flow drinks, Christmas tunes and dancing. See below for more info!
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Date: 4th December, 19:00~(3hours)
Price: 8,000yen
Location: Hobgoblin Roppongi
Includes: Christmas buffet, pudding and 3 hours all-you-can-drink
(*you must be over 20 to join)
↓↓ If you can, reply directly to the group event* to RSVP ↓↓
https://facebook.com/.../beij-christmas.../1069600463849123/
*You may have to join "British expats in Japan" to reply directly.
If this is a problem, feel free to RSVP via us by email.
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Payment must be received in advance to confirm places.
We will send you the details to do this when you RSVP.
Cancellations before November 30th will be refunded.
We hope to see you there!
After-Summer Catch Up Event (Zoom)
Let’s have a zoom session to chat about our summer experiences and catch up!
Thursday 7th October from 8:00pm
Meeting ID: 881 4042 8551 Passcode: 116079
URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88140428551?pwd=MDFTTGVUZFZ6TWRzQ2piKys2ZTFRdz09
History of Wales Drop-in Zoom event
St David's Day 2021 - Online event
↑ 2021 ↑
Social Distance Picnic - 13th September
Welsh Hub for the Rugby World Cup
We are delighted to announce that
Irish Pub Craic Akasaka will be the official CDS Japan Welsh hub for the Rugby World Cup!
🏴🏉
We are looking forward to meeting
Welsh fans who have made it to Japan for the tournament. This is the only place to watch Wales games with fellows Welsh fans if you didn't get tickets for games!
🏴🏉
Irish Pub Craic, 2-6-14 Akasaka,
Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052 (scan QR code for map)
Join us to celebrate Wales winning the 6 nations grand slam!
Join us in celebrating Wales winning the 6 nations grand slam!
Where: Clann Irish Pub, Jiyugaoka
When: Saturday 13th April, 17:30 onwards.
Free entry.
Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6-nations-grand-slam-celebration-tickets-59761509283
SAVE THE DATE - CARBINE CLUB 28 SEPTEMBER
We at St. David's Day Society have
been very lucky to have been invited by the Carbine Club of Tokyo, a branch of the Australian
sports orientated club to join them the day before Wales play Australia in the group stages to celebrate this occasion, all in aid of charity. This invite we extend you our
members. The
Australians have managed to secure a number of major names in the Australian Rugby World and we have also managed to invite an ex Wales International to join as our
guest. To find out who, you will need to attend on the day.....
This will be a great opportunity to celebrate this fiesta of rugby, rub shoulders with our Australian friends (or enemies the following day) and to meet some of rugbys famous faces, including our
very own Wales ex-international guest and more.
Please see the below for details and read the following link for more information:
https://metropolisjapan.com/event/super-saturday/
Please contact us if you wish to participate. We hope to celebrate this occasion with many of you.
Lecture on Wales at Asahi culture centre, Shinjuku, on 9 March (13:30-15:00)
on 9 March (13:30-15:00).
We will read an English text about Bardsey island, or Enys Enlli,
and King Arthur. This text comes from my textbook for university
students, "Journey to “Multi-cultural” UK and Ireland"
(which now celebrates the 3rd edition on this March!!)
https://www.asahiculture.jp/
久々に朝日カルチャー新宿教室で、ウェールズに関する講義を行います。
日時：2019年3月9日 （土曜） 13:30-15:00
場所：朝日カルチャーセンター新宿教室
（〒163-0210 東京都新宿区西新宿２－６－１
新宿住友ビル１０階（受付））
北ウェールズのバージー島を中心とした、「アルスル（アーサー王）」
について英語で読む講義です。
詳しくは以下のアドレスをご参照ください。
https://www.asahiculture.jp/shinjuku/course/352e0d2d-5f34-5ff9-e8c6-5bcb17b08c80
[新設]となっていますが、実は半ばシリーズ化したものです。
これまではイングランドの文化をとりあげてきましたが、
今回初（で待望の！）、ウェールズを扱います。
あまり大きな声では言えないのですが・・・
2年前に三修社より出させていただいた、
『イギリス・アイルランド文化で英語を学ぶ
―Journey to “Multi-cultural” Great Britain and Ireland 』
（ついに第3版がこの3月に出ました！）がテキストです。
受講生の方には、該当部分がコピーされ（！）、配布されます（！！）。
もともとは「1回やってみて、よければ次回以降は
テキストを購入していただく形で・・・」という先方（朝日カルチャー担当者）
のお話だったのですが（だったからokしたのですが）、
なし崩し的に、もう3回です。
強大な親方（何せ、日本で一番のカルチャーセンターです
から・・・）のお言葉の前には、いち講師など弱いものです。
なお、当日はもちろん、独自の配布資料（テキスト以外の
配布資料）もあります。
もし可能ならば、ご周知いただければ幸いです。
よろしくお願いいたします。
永田喜文
St. David's Day/Dydd Gwyl Dewi 2019 - March 1st/Mawrth 1af
CDS Japan Christmas Party, 8th December 2018
St. David's Day/Dydd Gwyl Dewi 2018 - March 1st/Mawrth 1af
CDS Japan Christmas Party, 9th December 2017
'Don't Take Me Home' - The story of the Welsh national football team at Euro 2016, September 30th, 2017
St David's Society of Japan presents/Cymdeithas Dewi Sant Siapan yn cyflwyno... The Japan premier of...
⚽️ 'Don't Take Me Home' ⚽️
The incredible story of the Wales national football team during Euro 2016 🇫🇷⚽️
Date: Saturday 30th September
Time: 17:00hrs
Location: Clann Irish pub, 3F Noble Building, Jiyugaoka 1-8-18, Meguro-Ku 152-0035
〒152-0035 目黒区, 自由が丘 1 −8−18, ノーブルビル 3F
Entrance fee: ¥1500 (Includes buffet)
Limited places, reserve your spot: japancds@gmail.com
St. David's Day Dinner, March 1st, 2017
On March 1st, 2017 CDS will be celebrating St. David's Day at Bon Marche in Tsukiji.
On the menu, there will be roast lamb with mint sauce and much more, including plenty to drink and lively entertainment.
As well as this, Caws Cennarth, Penderyn Whiskey, South Caernarfon Creameries will be setting up a sampling table for you to taste their delicious produce. And should you want more, you can order on St. David's Day and have it delivered to your home later.
We hope that you are able to make it to celebrate the patron saint of Wales.
To reserve your space, email: japancds@gmail.com by Saturday, February 25th.
Happy St. David's Day!
Caws Cennarth and South Caernarfon Creameries are imported into Japan by: Okura Agri
Penderyn Whiskey is imported into Japan by: AXAS International
Lecture on Celtic Countries, Aug/Sep 2016
Yoshifumi Nagata, the author of 'Wales?! Cymru'; 'Travel Around the Celtic World in Great Britain and Ireland' (Akashi Shuppan)and 'Basic Welsh (Welsh language no Kihon)' will give a series of special lectures on Celtic countries in the United Kingdom, at the Asahi Culture Centre in Shinjuku. If you are interested in learning more about the Celtic world and its rich history this is not to be missed.
Dates: Aug 5th, Aug 19th, Aug 26, Sept 2nd, and Sept 16th
Place: Asahi Culture Centre, Shinjuku
https://www.asahiculture.jp/
https://www.asahiculture.jp/shinjuku/course/93c30bcb-436b-ba21-4a10-571dcf57d700
For more information about Yoshifumi Nagata's publications on Wales, click
here: http://www.cymru2008.com/
For more details regarding the lectures, click on the links
below:
http://www.cymru2008.com/asahi_cul_celtic_tour/bigginers_guide_to_celtic_wolrd.html
https://www.asahiculture.jp/shinjuku/course/93c30bcb-436b-ba21-4a10-571dcf57d700
St. David's Day Dinner Party, March 1st (Tokyo)
Please join us for a fun-filled dinner to celebrate St. David's Day, on Tuesday, March 1st at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Marunouchi.
We will have a scrumptious Welsh buffet menu created especially for us by the FCCJ’s chef with a complimentary drink. For entertainment, we will have Welsh music and a raffle where you can win wonderful prizes.
Date: Tuesday 1st March, 2016
Time: 19:00 - 21:00 (18:30 Door open)
Price: Adult ￥8,500 Children￥3,000
Place: The Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan
http://www.fccj.or.jp/about/access.html
Yurakucho Denki North Building 20F
Yurakucho 1-7-1, Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo, 100-0006
We would love you to join us for this very special celebration, to celebrate the Patron Saint of Wales.
Please contact the St. David’s Society no later than 26th Friday.
Email: japancds@gmail.com
日本ウェールズ協会では今年もセント・デーヴィット・デイを祝してディナーを開催いたします。日本外国特派員協会のシェフが腕を振るい特別に用意したウェールズ料理の数々を着席ビュッフェ形式でご堪能いただけます。またウェールズの伝統音楽や豪華賞品が当たるラッフルもございますので、どうぞお誘いあわせの上ご参加ください。
申込み締切：2月26日（金）
日にち： 2016年3月1日（火）
時 間： 18:30会場、19:00開宴
場 所： 日本外国特派員協会 http://www.fccj.or.jp/about/access.html
〒100-0006
東京都千代田区有楽町1-7-1有楽町電気ビル北館20階
料 金： 8,500円 （12歳以下のお子様は3,000円）
申込先： Email: japancds@gmail.com
Buffet Menu
彩りグリーンサラダ
Assorted Green Vegetables Salad
ウェルシュレアビット
Welsh Rarebit
にしんのマリネ マスタード風味
Marinade Herring Mustard Flavour
リーキとじゃがいものスープ
Leek and Potato Soup
スモークサーモントラウト
Smoked Salmon Trout
シェパーズパイ
Sharpers Pie
ウェルシュ ファゴット
グリーンピースソース
Welsh Faggots
フィッシュ＆チップス
Fish & Chips
サーモンステーキ
こがしバターソース
Salmon Steak with
Butter Sauce
仔羊肉のロースト
Roast of Lamb
温野菜
Hot Vegetables
バターライス
Butter Rice
パン
Bread
ウェルシュケーキ
Welsh Cake
モンマスプディング
Monmouth Pudding
フルーツ盛り合わせ
Assorted Fruit Plate
Wine Tasting, Jan 28th 2016 (Tokyo)
Wine Tasting @ Berry Bros. & Rudd
-Britain's oldest wine and spirits merchant
Old World vs. New World Wine Tasting
The same variety of grape can yield very different types of wine, depending on where it is grown. At this tasting, as you taste your way through 10 wines, you will compare the same grape varieties side-by-side from old and new world and you'll rapidly become more familiar with different styles. Perhaps you will dispel a few myths and prejudices along the way!
There will also be some British finger food for you to enjoy, all prepared by the Swan & Lion, British Deli and Bakery.
As places are limited, do confirm your interest as early as possible so as not to miss out.
Cut-off date: Monday 25th January
Date: Thursday 28th January ,2016
Time: 18:30 – 20:30
Place: Imperial Dining Room @ Berry Bros. & Rudd
14F METLIFE Kanda-Nishikicho building
3-23 Kanda Nishiki-cho, Chiyoda-ku
Price: 6,000
Capacity: 30 people
For
Reservations please e-mail us: japancds@gmail.com
Directions:
Takebashi Station (Tokyo Metro Tozai Line) 3 minutes walk, form exit 3b
Otemachi Station (Tokyo Metro Tozai Mita Line) 6 minutes walk, from exit C2b
Christmas Party, Dec 5th 2015 (Tokyo)
Join us for our annual Christmas party at Akasaka Hobgoblin.
Enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly on arrival, and savour a scrumptious Christmas buffet dinner in festive surroundings.
On hand for entertainment will be Welsh musician Paul Williams, to play some Christmas tunes, to liven up the party and help us get into the festive spirit.
There will also be a Christmas Raffle with lots of great prizes.
This promises to be a truly enjoyable evening, so why not bring your family and friends? We have the whole pub to ourselves, so the more the merrier.
Please confirm your interest as early as possible, and by no later than 27th November so we can confirm numbers for the booking.
(Please note that cancellation after
this cut-off date may incur a cancellation fee.)
- Date: Saturday, December 5th 2015
- Time: 18:00 - 21:00
- Place: Hobgoblin Akasaka, B1 Tamondo Building, 2-13-19 Akasaka, Minato-ku
- Tel: 03-6229-2636
- Ticket Price: 4,500 (2,000 for children under 12 years old) ※ We will collect money at the door. Exact amount would be appreciated.
To make a reservation, e-mail: japancds@gmail.com
MENU:
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Main: Roast turkey with all the trimmings (Vegetarian options available upon reservation.)
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Dessert: Rich Christmas pudding
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Drink: One welcome sparkling wine included. Other drinks are offered at Happy Hour prices for 3
hours.
DIRECTIONS
Come out Exit 2 from Akasaka Subway station. Turn right and walk to the Ikigiri Steak restaurant (right side) and Tsukiji Sushi (left side). Turn right down the small road here. Walk straight for about 30 seconds. After you pass Cafe de Crie, Hobgoblin is straight afterwards on the left hand side.
来る12月5日土曜日に、ホブゴブリン赤坂にてクリスマス・パーティーを開催いたします。当日は、クリスマスの装飾華やかな会場で、皆様をウェルカム・スパークリング・ワインでお迎えいたします。そしてビュッフェ形式で、伝統的なクリスマス・ディナーとクリスマス・プディングもお楽しみいただきます。またウェールズの才能豊かなミュージシャン、ポール・ウィリアムズ氏を迎えて、クリスマス・ソングを演奏し、クリスマスムード一色のパーティにしたいと思っております。今年も豪華賞品を揃えたラッフルをご用意しておりますので、ぜひ素敵な賞品をゲットしてください。
尚、会場は貸切ですので、何人でもご参加いただけます。どうぞご家族やお友達もお誘いあわせのうえご参加ください。
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日時 ： 12月5日（土） 18:00-
21:00
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場所: ホブゴブリン赤坂
東京都港区赤坂2-13-19 多聞堂ビル Ｂ１Ｆ
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TEL :
03-6229-2636
- Ticket： 4,500 ※ 入口で会費をお支払ください。お釣りの無いようにご準備いただけると助かります。お釣りの無いよう にご準備いただけると助かります。(12歳以下のお子様は\2,000)
- お申込み先： japancds@gmail.com
お申し込みは11月27日(金)までに、ご参加人数を明記の上ご返信ください。
（尚、申込み期限を過ぎたキャンセルはキャンセル料（全額）をお支払頂く場合があります。）
<当日のメニュー>
＊メインディッシュ
ローストターキー、野菜、ローストポテトなど (ベジタリアンメニューもご用意可能です。)
＊デザート
クリスマス・プディング
＊飲み物
ウェルカム・ドリンク1杯付き
１８:00～21：00は ハッピー・アワー価格で各自購入 （ビール、カクテル、ワイン、ソフトドリンクなど）
Pride Movie Night, Oct 31st 2015 (Tokyo)
Join us to watch the Welsh movie "Pride".
Enjoy some snacks and drinks and have a good laugh.
Price: 1,000 yen
Time: From 17:00
Place: Seisen International School, Yoga, Tokyo
Directions: http://www.seisen.com/about-seisen/contact-us/index.aspx
Reservation: japancds@gmail.com
Preview of the film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZfFvsKDuUU&feature=youtu.be
Introducing Conwy: Japan Association Travel Agent’s Expo, Sept 26th - 27th 2015
As you may have already heard, the north Wales town of Conwy has been named one of the most beautiful places in Europe and the most stunning tourist spot in the UK by the Team Europe Tourism Promotion Council.
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/conwy-named-most-beautiful-place-9554102
We are delighted to inform you that Mr. Jim Jones, Head of Tourism/Community/Public Transportation of Conwy County Council will make a presentation introducing Conwy at the Japan Association Travel Agent’s Expo to be held at Tokyo Big Site.
Seminar Schedule:
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Saturday 26
September: 14:20 – 15:05
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Sunday 27
September: 15:15 – 16:00
- Venue: Tokyo Big Site JATA Expo East 4-5 Hall N-16, at the Team Europe Seminar (Introduction Seminar)
JATA博（世界旅行博覧会）
http://t-expo.jp/en/exhibit/program.html
If you are interested in joining the event, purchase your ticket using the above website link and send an email to Ms. Yoko Kobori/Senior Wales Affairs Officer, Welsh Gvernment on Yoko.Kobori@wales-uk.com to notify her you will be participating as a member from the St. David’s Society.
拝啓、初秋の候ますますご清祥のこととお慶び申し上げます。
日頃は格別のご高配を賜りまことにありがとうございます。
JATA博2015開催にあたりまして、英国ウェールズ政府はTeam Europeの「ヨーロッパの美しい村３０選」に選ばれた北ウェールズのConwy（コンウィ）をご紹介するセミナーでプレゼンテーションを行います。
この機会に、ウェールズ・コンウィ行政区 コミュニティ・公共交通・観光局局長 Jim Jones（ジム・ジョーンズ）を迎えて、Conwyから運ばれてきた香りと風とともに新しくてきめ細やかな魅力をお伝えさせて頂きたいと思います。この機会にぜひ貴重な情報をご入手いただれば幸いです。
JATA博（世界旅行博覧会
http://t-expo.jp/biz/exhibit/seminarprogram.html
JATA 博
日程：9 月２６日（土）＆２７日（日）一般ツーリスト公開日
１）9月25日（金）１５時２０分―１６時０５分 （業界日・逐次通訳付き）
２）9月26日（土）１４時２０分－１５時０５分
３）9月27日（日）１５時１５分－１６時
場所：東京BIG SITE JATA博会場内 東４－５ホール「N-16」
関連資料を添付いたしましたのでご参照ください。
時間の関係でQ&Aは難しいかと思われますのでご了承お願いします。
予約制ではなくお席は先着順で、入場チケットを購入・入場された方はご自由ですが、
セミナーへご来場いただける場合は事前に下記のメールアドレスまでご一報頂けると助かります。
Biannual Japan Society of Welsh Studies Meeting, July 4th 2015
Venue: Daito Bunka Kaikan (Room K-403)
2 minute walk from Tobu Nerima Station, on the Tobu Line
Time: 13:00 - 17:00
Contact: Takeshi Koike (Chair of Society)
bachgenjapaneg@gmail.com
080-5533-1726
Programme: (all in Japanese)
13:00 Open
13:30 - 14:15 Introducing Cynghanedd in the present day - A case study of "Clywed Cynghanedd (by Myrddin ap Dafydd) - (Takeshi Koike)
14:15 - 15:00 "Innocence and Purity - Perceval the Welsh Knight in the Authorial Literature of the Middle Ages" (Shiharu Hasegawa)
15:00 - 15:20 Break
15:20 - 16:50 Lecture "The Welsh Language: Tackling the number of the speakers and the revitalisation" (Akiko Matsuyama)
17:30 - Drinks at the Dubliners in Ikebukuro
Welsh Cheese & Beer Tasting, May 29th 2015
Cymdeithas Dewi Sant (CDS) with the Welsh Government (WG) office Japan will be hosting a "Welsh Cheese and
Beer" tasting event on Friday, May 29th. This will be followed by cheese inspired canapés cooked by the British Embassy Chef and a buffet.
Please find the event details below:
Date: Friday, May 29th
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Place: The Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan, Yurakucho
Yurakucho Denki North Building 20F
Yurakucho 1-7-1, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0006
Access: http://www.fccj.or.jp/about/access.html
Price: 3,000 yen
Welsh Cooking Class, May 16th 2015
Welsh Cooking Class
Date: Saturday, May 16th 2015
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Place: Yotsuya-Sanchome
(directions to follow in an additional email)
Participation Fee: 3,500
To
join the event email: japancds@gmail.com
Hanami Picnic, Yoyogi Park, March 28th 2015
St. David's Day Lunch, March 1st 2015
Dear Cymdeithas Dewi Sant (St David’s Society) Members,
Please join us for a fun-filled lunch to celebrate St. David's Day, on Sunday March 1st at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Marunouchi.
We will have a scrumptious Welsh buffet menu created especially for us by the FCCJ’s chef with a complimentary drink. For entertainment, we will have Welsh music and a Welsh quiz, where you can dazzle us with your knowledge about Wales and Welsh customs. Winners can win wonderful prizes.
Date: Sunday 1st March, 2015
Time: 12:00 - 15:00
Price: Adult ￥8,000 Children￥3,000
Place: The Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan
http://www.fccj.or.jp/about/access.html
Yurakucho Denki North Building 20F
Yurakucho 1-7-1, Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo, 100-0006
*** Welsh Buffet Menu ***
シーズンサラダ / Seasonal Salad
ウェルシュレアビット / Welsh Rarebit
にしんのマリネ マスタード風味 / Marinated Herring
リーキと豆のフラン / Leek and Beans Flan
スモークサーモントラウト / Smoked Salmon Trout
チキンとリーキのポット / Chicken and Leek Pot
シェパーズパイ / Shepherd's Pie
フィッシュ＆チップス / Fish and Chips
サーモンステーキ こがしバターソース / Salmon Steak with butter sauce
仔羊肉のロースト / Roast Lamb
温野菜（リーキ入り）/ Mixed Vegetable (including leek)
バターライス / Butter Rice
ウェルシュケーキ / Welsh Cakes
モンマスプディング / Monmouth Pudding
フルーツ盛り合わせ / Assorted Fruit
We would love you to join us for this very special celebration, to celebrate the Patron Saint of Wales.
Please respond to japancds@gmail.com as soon as possible, or by 24th February at the very latest, so we can confirm numbers for the booking.
Cancellation after 24th February will require full payment.
Kind regards,
Sian Iwata
Events Coordinator
Christmas Party, November 29th 2014
Christmas comes a little early for the Welsh Society this year. Join us for an evening of festive drinks and merry-fun.
Date: Saturday November 29th, 2014
Time: 6 p.m. -
Place: Meguro Tavern
2F, Sunwood Meguro Bldg.,
1-3-28, Shimomeguro, Meguro Ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03- 3779-0280
www.themegurotavern.com
Price: ¥4,900
Includes traditional Christmas Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings, Christmas pudding and 1 drink. (Drinks: beer, wine, some cocktails and soft drinks)
Please bring a ¥1,000 gift to exchange. Also, there will be lots of great raffle prizes to be won.
E-mail us at japancds@gmail.com by Friday 21st November at the latest, so that we can confirm the number of people for the booking. Please note: Cancellation after this date will be charged in full.
Looking forward to seeing you!
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