Last Friday, we hosted another unforgettable Year-End Party in collaboration with the Swiss Chamber of Commerce. Guests embraced the “red and white” theme, with many dazzling creative costumes for the contest.
The evening featured outstanding food and incredible entertainment by the one-of-a-kind sister duo, Charan Po Rantan. The atmosphere was vibrant, and the room was filled with laughter and happy faces all around.
The Embassy of Switzerland is currently seeking a full-time Chef for the Swiss Ambassador’s Residence. This role involves managing the kitchen independently and organizing larger banquets with temporary staff support. The position offers fair conditions and sufficient time off, providing a unique opportunity to work in a prestigious setting.
For a detailed job description, please follow the link: https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/japan/en/home/news/open-job-vacancies.html
Let’s get ready for “RED & WHITE” – the 2024 edition of our traditional Year End Party!
This dazzling event – co-hosted by the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan and the Swiss Club Tokyo – will take place on Friday, 29. November 2024 at the Hilton Tokyo in Shinjuku.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet and mingle with (fellow) Swiss people and friends of Switzerland in a glamorous and fun atmosphere with great food, musical entertainment and the chance to win some fabulous prizes!
For details and registration, please open the link below, select the “register here” button and follow instructions.
And why not gain some exposure for your product(s) by sponsoring a raffle prize!
For details please click here: https://sccij.jp/events/year-end-party-2024/#raffle
See you at the party!
Time Frame: Monday, February 24 to Friday, February 28, 2025
Much earlier than in previous years, we would like to announce our traditional ski week at Shiga Kogen, scheduled for the last week in February 2025. This is to give you a head start when making plans for the coming winter holidays!
So, how about joining the Swiss Club Ski Week at Shiga Kogen Ski Resort in February 2025?
The Shiga Kogen area – boasting over 50 lifts – is one of the biggest ski resorts in Japan, and due to the high elevation, snow conditions are pretty good throughout most of the season.
Our accommodation, the charming chalet-style Hotel Alpenburg, which is located right at the bottom of the slopes, not only offers great food and a cozy lounge with a fireplace, but also a hot spring bath.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to enjoy Japan’s winter wonderland together with a happy bunch of like-minded compatriots and friends of Switzerland!
Location: Shiga Kogen, Nagano Prefecture, Hotel Alpenburg
http://alpenburg.com/index.html
You can select any number of days between February 24 and 28, and – depending on vacancy – it is also possible to extend your stay over the weekends before or after that time frame.
Pricing for half-board per night/person (subject to change) :
Adults: JPY 13,500 (day before holiday: JPY 15,200)
Children up to 12 (adult menu): JPY 12,000 (day before holiday: JPY 12,900)
Children up to 12 (child menu) JPY 11,000 (day before holiday: JPY 11,900)
Toddlers: JPY 7,500 (day before holiday: JPY 7,500)
Surcharge for single occupation of room: + JPY 3,500
(All prices shown include service & consumption tax)
Additional Onsen-tax: JPY 150 per day/person ————————————————————————————————————
A limited number of rooms has already been booked and will be assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis.
For registration, please fill out the attached application form and send it to swiss.club.tokyo@gmail.com not later than 9. February 2025!
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at: swiss.club.tokyo@gmail.com
Have you already made plans for the second weekend in September (Sept. 14/15)?
Why not join us for our legendary Beach Beer Festival at the “Boshira Castle”?
Boshira Castle, located on the south tip of beautiful Boso Peninsula (Chiba) is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, and can be reached in about 90 minutes by car. For those depending on public transportation, the highway bus from Tokyo station to Shirahama is probably the best option (2 h 30 min). Unwind in a charming room with ocean view while listening to the sound of the Pacific Ocean, go for a stroll along the coast, take a dip in the ocean, chill out on the rooftop, have fun with friends, enjoy a cool beer and tasty BBQ, bake your own Pizza, etc. etc.
And don’t worry, drinking beer is not mandatory – it is perfectly all right to bring along your own favorite drink!
Interested? Let us know by sending your application (form attached) to: boshira@me.com
For details, please refer to the downloadable invitation and application form below. If you have any questions, drop us a line to: boshira@me.com are give us a call at: 080 5198 1954
Let’s meet in Shirahama!
Check out the invitation for details
And here some highlights from last year’s beer festival:
Roughly 150 people joined us on Sunday, July 28 to celebrate the Swiss National Day at the Yokohama Country & Athletic Club.
It was a pleasant and joyful affair, highlighted by some Swiss treats like authentic Swiss Sausages and the ever popular Raclette.
Not to forget the touch of Swiss Folklore, provided by our faithful Japanese friends of the Tamagawa Alphorn Club.
The Annual General Meeting of the Swiss Club Tokyo is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, 18:30 at the Foreign Correspondents Club in Marunouchi.
Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/ffDJmFWEDYzgQw1P9
The General Meeting is a members-only event, but anybody interested in joining the Swiss Club Tokyo, you can do so on this occasion.
If that is the case, please fill out the attached application form and send it not later than June 4, 2024.
After the meeting, we will be able to mingle and enjoy a sumptuous dinner buffet together (drinks included).
Contribution to the cost of the evening is JPY 4500 per person (payment upon registration, if possible, please prepare the exact amount!).
We would like to remind you to also prepare the annual membership fee for 2024 (Individual = JPY 3000, family = JPY 5000, student =JPY 2000).
If you have any questions, please contact us: Contact
Despite a few drops of rain, this year’s family picnic at Hyogojima Park in Futako Tamagawa was yet again a great success.
The children had plenty of opportunities to play around, while the parents could relax and chat with each other.
Why not join us for the annual Swiss Club Family picnic at Hyogojima Park in Futako Tamagawa?
This casual gathering is meant to give families with a Swiss background a chance to get together, share, exchange, and most of all – have some fun!
This being said, it is of course perfectly all right to join if you are single, non-Swiss, and/or if you do not have any children. Anybody is welcome!
If you are interested, please let us know the number of people in your group via contact form:
There is no need for a limit on the number of participants, and we do not have a deadline, but it would give us an idea about how many people we can expect.
Please bring your own food and drink with you. A sheet to sit upon, camping chairs, a sun shelter, etc. would be a good idea as well…
Unfortunately, BBQ is not permitted!
The organization team will reserve a spot with little swiss flags at the far end of the park (see flyer below) and await your arrival at around 11 AM.
The park is located rather close to Futako Tamagawa station, which is ideal if you choose to arrive via public transportation.
Parking a car might be difficult (proximity to station, weekend), but there is public parking approx. 800 meters from the park. Please check the link on Google Maps: Tamagawa Kasenjiki Parking Lot https://goo.gl/maps/4R9W4K9U48dQjVz66
Important Note: Depending on weather conditions, we might have to shift the picnic to Sunday, May 26, or, in the worst case, cancel the event!
If you have any questions or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to contact us: swiss.club.tokyo@gmail.com
Best wishes from the Organization team!
Initially, it didn’t look to good for our Family Picnic this year. First, we had to postpone for one week because of bad weather. Even though the forecast for our second choice didn’t look to good either, we decided to go ahead with the event. As there was still a bit of a drizzle when we arrived at the park, we chose a sheltered spot underneath a bridge. After that, the rain stopped soon, and the weather improved gradually. Against expectations, almost everybody showed up until we were a respectable crowd.
Even though the picnic was scheduled to end at 15:00, most participants stayed until 18:00. Looks like everybody had a great time!
