News

26 Jan 2018

Guest Studio Receives Facelift

The Club is set to unveil its latest new-look Guest Studio.

The design of the former Mac overnight room blends a 1950s modernist style with Japanese aesthetics, according to the room's designers, Scandinavian Modern.

Renamed Yume, the Japanese word for dream, the room opens on January 29 and becomes the second Guest Studio to feature two queen-size beds.

“They are a more comfortable option for travelers who wish to sleep separately and help us meet the needs of Members and guests who are traveling with family,” says Jonathan Allen, the Club’s Member Services director.

Yume is the only Guest Studio to feature a Gold Phantom speaker by French audio brand Devialet.

22 Jan 2018

Remembering Isamu Kamata

Longtime Club Member Isamu Kamata passed away on January 3 at the age of 89.

Joining the Club in 1975, he was an enthusiastic member of the Club's Culture Committee for more than 25 years.

The Gakushuin University graduate was a close friend of Emperor Akihito and Crown Prince Naruhito.

His relationship with the imperial household was instrumental in ensuring the family's support of Club activities.

He discussed the future of Japan's imperial family in a 2012 interview with the Club's INTOUCH magazine.

Kamata-san is survived by his wife and daughter.

11 Jan 2018

Driveway Repairs Underway

Repairs to the Club’s main entrance driveway have started and will continue through the end of February.

The much-needed work on the first-floor brick driveway is scheduled for weekdays (except national holidays), between 8am and 5pm.

While taxis still have access to the Club entrance during this period, first-floor parking is unavailable on weekdays.

The B1 parking area remains unaffected by the repair work.

19 Dec 2017

Women's Group Offers Boost to Charities

The Club’s Women’s Group will donate ¥7.8 million to local charities over the coming year.

Raised through the group's various annual sales and events, the money will be distributed to eight causes, including the Sanyukai homeless shelter in Tokyo and Family House, a provider of temporary housing for families of children with serious illnesses.

“We count on everyone’s generosity to help us support charities that focus on children’s well-being, shelter and food security, and the advancement of women,” says Tomomi Fujita, the Women’s Group’s director of charity programs.

Photo: Sanyukai director Jean LeBeau

21 Nov 2017

Members Elect New Governors

Seven Members were voted onto the Board of Governors in the Club's annual election.

The results of the ballot were announced at the Club's Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 21.

At the first Board meeting following the AGM, Michael Alfant was selected as representative governor. It is Alfant's second consecutive one-year term as representative governor.

In other Board positions, Jesse Green and Alok Rakyan were named first and second vice president, respectively, with Machi Nemoto selected as secretary and Michael Benner as treasurer.

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