Legacy Foundation Japan

CONCERT: Jorja Smith
2024-10-22 19:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | Tokyo
2024/10/22(Tue)
Start time: 19:00 (Doors open 18:00)
Namba Hatch (Osaka Prefecture)
2024/10/23(Wed)
Start time: 19:00 (Doors open 18:00)
Toyosu PIT (Tokyo)
Purchase tickets here

Get Out the Vote
2024-10-05 11:00 - 17:00 | Legacy Lounge, 2-8-10 Azabujuban Patio Azabujuban Bldg 9F, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 1060045, Japan
Are you a US citizen? Come out to Legacy Lounge on Saturday, October 5th and be a part of the Get Out and Vote voter registration event from 11am -5pm. It’s great time to let your voice be heard. Remember that every vote counts.

This event is brought to you, in part, by Democrats Abroad

End of Summer Beach Party
2024-09-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Tokyo
End the Summer with a bang on Saturday the 21st of September! Come along for some games, entertainment and live music! Scan the QR code for more info!

BBQ & Basketball
2024-09-21 11:00 - 17:00 | Tokyo

Africa Meets Kansai 2024
2024-09-21 - 2024-10-19 | Tokyo
Don’t miss out on Africa Meets Kansai 2024, from September 21st to October 19th.
Africa Meets Kansai has a great lineup of events; with the Opening Event on the September 21st, the Soul Disco Party on September 27th, the Business Idea Contest on 11th October and the Grand Finale Fashion Show on the 19th September!
Check out their website here; https://afrikameetskansai.org/

Blue Note Jazz Festival
2024-09-21 - 2024-09-22 | Tokyo
“The Blue Note JAZZ FESTIVAL (hereinafter BNJF) was organized by Blue Note New York and started in 2011. It has become a New York early summer tradition, with jazz and various music overflowing at multiple venues such as clubs and theaters for a month. This year, veterans such as Wynton Marsalis and Michel Camilo will appear, as well as the currently popular Yusef Dayes. From 2022, it will also be held in Napa (California), with Robert Glasper as artist in residence and Dave Chappelle as host, and Mary J. Blige, Thundercat, Snoop Dogg and others will appear, further evolving.
The first time the festival was held in Japan in 2015, it was held at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse outdoor special stage, featuring Jeff Beck, Pat Metheny, Incognito, and others, and in 2016 it was followed by Earth, Wind & Fire, George Benson, Andra Day, and others.
The lineup for the first day of “BNJF in JAPAN 2024” includes the top rapper/ lyricist Tonas , also known as the King of MC, Parliament-Funkadelic feat. George Clinton , led by living legend in the funk world , MISIA & Takuya Kuroda BAND , who gave a legendary performance at BNJF in 2016, Tank and the Bangas, who have been praised as a “ray of hope in the music world” and have excited festivals such as Coachella and Glastonbury , and ENDRECHERI , the hotly talked about creative project started by Tsuyoshi Domoto after being inspired by “P-Funk . ” On the second day, Chicago, which boasts sales of over 100 million CDs and records worldwide , will headline the festival, along with the ever-evolving charismatic bassist/producer Marcus Miller , “the kings of dance music” Nile Rodgers & Chic , the one-of-a-kind ensemble Snarky Puppy , and the world-renowned “funky sax queen” Candy Dulfer . A lineup that transcends generations and genres will gather at the new venue, Ariake Arena in Tokyo!
We hope you enjoy these two days filled with high-quality music from an extravagant lineup to your heart’s content.

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Blue Note JAZZ FESTIVAL in JAPAN 2024

event date
Saturday, September 21, 2024 and Sunday, September 22, 2024
Doors open at 12:00, performance begins at 13:00

venue
Ariake Arena

access
1-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo
https://ariake-arena.tokyo/access/

Featured Artists (9/21)
NAS, PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC feat. GEORGE CLINTON, MISIA & TAKUYA KURODA BAND, TANK AND THE BANGAS, .ENDRECHERI.NAS
, PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC feat. GEORGE CLINTON, MISIA & TAKUYA KURODA BAND, TANK AND THE BANGAS, .ENDRECHERI

Artists performing (9/22)
CHICAGO, MARCUS MILLER, NILE RODGERS & CHIC, SNARKY PUPPY, CANDY DULFERChicago
, Marcus Miller, Snarky Puppy, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Candy Dulfer”

Check it out here

Parliament Funkadelic feat. George Clinton
2024-09-17 19:00 - 21:30 | Tokyo
Parliament/Funkadelic, led by funk legend George Clinton, who recently announced his visit to Japan for the Blue Note Jazz Festival in September,
has announced that he will be holding solo shows in Osaka and Nagoya!

Check it out here!

Gender Creative Parenting
2024-09-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Tokyo
Join Psychotherapist Ashely Schamback as she presents a bilingual workshop on Gender creative parenting.
Date; September 1st 2024
Time; 10:00am – 11:30am
Location: Zoom

Legacy Lounge Open Mic
2024-08-22 18:30 - 22:00 | Tokyo
Join us for a great time in the Legacy Longe’s open mic! Don’t forget to follow the QR code to sign up! Free entry so hope to see you there!!

Legacy Lounge Comedy Night
2024-08-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Legacy Lounge, 2-8-10 Azabujuban Patio Azabujuban Bldg 9F, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 1060045, Japan

CONCERT: Jon Batiste
2024-08-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Tokyo
Check out more information here
🏟️Toyosu PIT, Tokyo/ Aug 14, 2024 (Wed)
🏟️Diamond Hall, Nagoya/ Aug 16, 2024 (Fri)
➡️ Standing ¥9,000

Mirei Toyama/MIREI - Asia Tour 2024
2024-08-05 19:00 - 23:00 | Tokyo, Shibuya-ku, Higashi 2-22-5 Shibroji 1F/B1, Shibuya-ku, Higashi 2-22-5 Shibroji 1F/B1, Tokyo, Japan
Come support two lovely members of the Legacy Foundation Japan community– J’Nique Nicole and –as they provide backing vocals for Japanese singer/songwriter MIREI on her Asia tour! Shibuya Dive, August 5th, doors open at 18:00 and the show starts at 19:00.
To purchase tickets click here: https://eplus.jp/sf/detail/4129290001-P0030001
J’Nique Nicole is a singer-songwriter and backing vocalist based in Tokyo. Check out J’Nique Nicole’s work here: https://linktr.ee/jniquenicole?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR39dkZUoy9fArpVydBTQUxiQHOZ5dc6iq0nqVOp9DFydzllV_XctgjffiE_aem_OvHo9anrHyU_50xakSTcng
MayowaSensei is a NeoSoul, RnB, and Soul artist based in Japan. Check out MayowaSensei’s work here: https://www.instagram.com/i_am_mayowasensei_music/
MIREI is a Japanese singer/songwriter based in Tokyo who merges R&B-pop and post-EDM to create captivating songs. Check her out here! https://www.instagram.com/i_am_mayowasensei_music/

Worship Service
2024-07-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Soul Food House, 〒106-0045 Tokyo, Minato City, Azabujuban, 2 Chome−8−10 Ｐａｔｉｏ６F
Join us for a sermon led by Minister Jeremy Dudley at Soul Food House on Sunday, July 28. Worship begins at 5 pm, followed by food and fellowship!

Art Exhibition: CHIPHAS and Louis Terai
2024-07-26 10:00 - 19:00 | Monkey Gallery, 12-8 Sarugakucho, Tokyo, Shibuya City, 150-0033
Need Friday plans, and want to explore the Tokyo art scene, as well as support Black artists in Tokyo?
Join Japanese artist Louis Terai and African artist Kefas Osi (CHIPHAS) for the opening ceremony of their new collaborative exhibition this Friday, July 26th, at Monkey Gallery, Daikanyama, Shibuya.
Enjoy a fascinating art experience where the diverse expressions and creativity of two artists from different cultural backgrounds are fused together.
“Louis Terai is known for his works that skillfully incorporate traditional and modern elements of Japan, and his delicate yet bold expressions captivate viewers.
Kefas Osi conveys powerful messages through his colorful works, with the rich culture and history of Africa as his background . His works are full of vitality and deeply move viewers. In this exhibition, the two artists share each other’s cultures and perspectives through their respective works and explore new possibilities for creativity. Works from a wide range of genres , including paintings, sculptures, and installations, will be on display, providing a unique art experience for visitors. Please come and visit this special exhibition, which is woven with dialogue and resonance between different cultures”
Location: 12-8 Sarugakucho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0033

TELL Japan: Mental Health Workshop
2024-07-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Tokyo
Self-Sabotaging: Why We Do It and How to Overcome the Self-Defeating Behaviors
Click here to register for this event: https://tinyurl.com/SelfSabo
This event is sponsored by the Bluff Clinic.
This workshop, hosted by TELL Japan will dive into the intricate dynamics of self-sabotaging behaviors, exploring their underlying causes and the detrimental impact they can have on our personal and professional lives. By gaining a deeper understanding of why we engage in self-defeating behaviors, we can then embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Together, we will explore effective strategies and practical techniques to break free from the cycle of self-sabotage, enabling us to unleash our full potential and achieve our goals.
Presenter: Dr. Sheila Marczak, LMFT
Dr. Marczak is an American psychotherapist living in Okinawa, Japan, they hold a PhD in Clinical Counseling and are licensed in the state of Tennessee as a Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT). Sheila has 12 years of clinical experience treating individuals, couples and families and received specialized training in: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Brainspotting

CONCERT: Nas, ILLMATIC 30th Anniversary Tour Japan
2024-07-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Tokyo
Following his visit to Japan in September for the Blue Note Jazz Festival, Nas, a legendary lyricist representing New York and the world , has announced that he will be holding a special solo live concert
to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his music history-making masterpiece, “Illmatic”!
Kanagawa 2024/9/20 (Fri) KT Zepp Yokohama
GUEST YENTOWN
Doors open and performance begins OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00
ticket 1F standing ¥13,000- (tax included/1 drink not included)
2F reserved seating ¥15,000- (tax included/1 drink not included)
Ticket release date 8/3 (Sat) 10:00am

Tokyo Pop-Up Arcade
2024-07-12 19:00 - 23:00 | Legacy Lounge, 2-8-10 Azabujuban Patio Azabujuban Bldg 9F, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 1060045, Japan

Chasing Stars & Defying Gravity w/ Janelle Wellons
2024-07-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Legacy Lounge, 2-8-10 Azabujuban Patio Azabujuban Bldg 9F, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 1060045, Japan
When Janelle Wellons graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, she had no idea that it would spark the beginning of a 7 year career operating science instruments and spacecraft at the Moon, Saturn, and our own planet Earth. She is currently a Senior Mission Operations Engineer at ispace, inc., leading routine and critical space operations from the HAKUTO-R Mission Control Center as a Flight Director for the companies’ lunar lander missions.Previously, Janelle worked at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the Earth observing MAIA, Sentinel-6, and SWOT missions as well as the Cassini mission to Saturn and Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. Speaking to students about pursuing careers in space has been a constant throughout her career and she has been grateful to share her message through features by PBS SciGirls, Nike, Lego, and more. At JPL she was awarded the Bruce Murray Award for “inspiring students to engage in STEM, quenching their thirst for knowledge, and sparking a curiosity greater than the stars in the sky.”When she isn’t on-call to operate robots in space, you can find her exploring her new home in Japan and doing outreach for communities traditionally underrepresented in STEM.

See Santrofi in Concert!
2024-07-05 - 2024-07-26 | Tokyo
A rising star “highlife” band from Ghana, a “treasure trove of music and dance arts,” captivating the world, is coming to Japan for the first time!
Santrofi is a large young group based in Accra, the capital of Ghana, whose appeal is their modern sound of highlife, one of the main pillars of West African music, and Afrobeat, which developed from it. Santrofi was formed with the mission of conveying the historic highlife music to the younger generation of Ghanaians and spreading it to the world.A stage filled with powerful brass sounds, lively beats, and vibrant energy and color! Santrofi, will be performing on their first tour of Japan. Click the link to get tickets!

Friday Night Party
2024-06-28 19:00 - 23:00 | Legacy Lounge, 2-8-10 Azabujuban Patio Azabujuban Bldg 9F, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 1060045, Japan

Juneteenth Gala 2024
2024-06-14 18:00 - 22:00 | Nippon Life Marunouchi Garden Tower (Salesforce Tower Tokyo), 1 Chome-1-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, 100-0005, Japan

A Book Reading with Dr. Opal Lee at Yokosuka Middle School
2024-05-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Tokyo
Click Here To View The Live Stream

Yokosuka Base Prayer Breakfast at CPO Club
2024-05-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Tokyo

Let’s Talk About It with Dr. Opal Lee
2024-05-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Legacy Lounge, 2-8-10 Azabujuban Patio Azabujuban Bldg 9F, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 1060045, Japan
Join us and meet the amazing woman known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” Ms. Opal Lee was present when President Joe Biden signed the bill that established “Juneteenth” as a federal holiday after her successful walking campaign and online petition that garnered over 1.5 million signatures for Juneteenth holiday awareness. She has received seven honorary doctorates, has been named 2021 Texan of the Year by the Dallas Morning News editorial board, the 2021 Unsung Hero of the Pandemic, Fort Worth Inc.’s 2022 Person of the Year, is a Nobel Peace Prize nominee and most recently became the second African American to have her portrait hung in the Texas State Senate.

Testing Stuff
2024-04-30 | Tokyo

Comedy Gold
2024-04-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Tokyo

The Black Samurai To The Nanban Slave Trade In Japan
2024-04-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Tokyo

Let's Talk About It! - Messy Family Dynamics
2024-04-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Tokyo
https://legacyfoundationjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/413LTAI-Messy-Family-Dynamica.mp4
Join Legacy Foundation Japan on Saturday, April 13th as we explore the topic of “Messy Family Dynamics!” In this session, Licensed Therapist, Jautuan “Jaye” Glass, will break down the characteristics of a dysfunctional family. Along the journey she will also challenge us to reflect on potential dysfunction within our own families and give us some practical tools to cope and navigate our own families! Don’t miss the opportunity to gain the knowledge and tools to transform your family!

Mori Art Museum: Afro-Mingei
2024-04-04 08:00 - 2024-09-01 17:00 | Mori Art Museum (53F, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower)
Highly-Anticipated, Must-See First Solo Exhibition by an Enthralling Black Artist in Japan, with Epic Installation Imagining a New Hybrid of Black and Japanese Cultures through Ceramics, Architecture, and Music.

Documentary Screening: gOD-TALK
2024-02-29 18:00 - 22:00 | Gala community college
gOD-Talk is the culmination project of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture Center for the Study of African American Religious Life, in association with the Pew Research Center, five-year study of Black Millennials. The featured length film explores the lives of seven Black Millennials—Atheist, Buddhist, Christians, Muslim, Ifa, and Spiritualist—and the challenges and discoveries with faith and spirituality.
Pre-Screening Reception – 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Screening – 7:15pm
Q&A With Producer, Teddy Reeves and Director, Kim Moir after the screening
Presented by: Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture in association with the Pew Research Center in partnership with The Japan Afro-American Friendship Association (JAFA), and The Legacy Foundation Japan.
Get your tickets now!
Online Advanced Discount Admission Tickets are available via Peatix for ¥1000
Regular Admission Ticket Are Available At The Venue for ¥1500
