Legacy Foundation Japan

Legacy Lounge Comedy Night
2024-08-16 20:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | 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

Line Dance Sundays
2024-02-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Tokyo

Let’s Talk About It! Black History
2024-02-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Tokyo

Winter Pool Party
2024-01-27 19:30 - 23:00 | Tokyo
Back by popular request, Legacy Foundation Japan will be kicking off 2024 member meet ups with a winter pool party at New Sanno hotel. We had a blast last time and we are going to do it again. Members, family and friends are welcome to join in on the great fun. Just remember RSVP is required by Friday, January 19th and you need to have the necessary ID to check in.
Let’s Have a great time together!

Let's Talk About It: Healing Work Hurt
2024-01-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Tokyo
Event Description
Join Legacy Foundation Japan as we host the amazing Dr. Ashley Dash. Healing Work-Hurt™: 5 Proven Strategies to Ditch Doubt, Rebuild Confidence, and Overcome Feeling Overwhelmed in the Office
In this session individuals will learn:
• To identify the factors of burnout and address them BEFORE anything bad happens
• How to embrace resilience and bounce back from harmful working experiences including toxic relationships and workplace culture
• The #1 secret to shifting negative thinking patterns that keep both employees and organizations stuck and unproductive
​Dr. Ashley Gary-Roper aka Dr. Ashley Dash inspires action through her lived experiences in person and online. She often shares her greatest life challenges, including how she went from being an unemployed college graduate to landing a $100k+ job in Human Resources with Mercedes-Benz. Or revealing how years later, she restarted her life after facing foreclosure and unemployment, but shifting back to corporate with an international move to Japan.
Dr. Dash is known for her ability to help individuals identify the patterns that keep them stuck and move them into action. She is determined to create safe spaces for business professionals in Corporate America through speaking, coaching, and courses using her high energy and direct approach. Her mission is to help people overcome personal circumstances, regain control of their lives, and find purpose through career freedom. A self-proclaimed information junkie, she believes in Faith over Facts and Facts over Feelings.
Dr. Ashley Dash has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, an MBA, and a Doctorate of Strategic Leadership. She is also a Certified Job and Career Development Coach and Job and Career and Transition Coach.

Financial Preparedness Course pt2
2023-11-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Tokyo
Bonnie Humphrey who taught us in February how to build wealth on any income is back with us again by popular demand to do a practical 3 week course for budgeting, savings and investment. It will be 5000 yen for the sessions but definitely well worth it. If you don’t know Bonnie, she graduated with honors from Thunderbird, the American Graduate School of International Management with an MBA. She worked for Merrill Lynch (Texas) and Hartford Japan (Tokyo). Bonnie is the author of Have Your Wedding Cake and Eat It Too, A Newlywed’s Guide to Budgeting. She is dedicated to helping others realize that they have it within themselves to create the financial security they desire. Originally from the US, she is a long time resident of Tokyo and an eclectic collector of all things old, dusty and uniquely Japanese. RSVP Today

Pivot of Perish: A Motivational Talk with Cornell Thomas
2023-10-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Tokyo
Brought to us by one of our very own members, join motivational speaker, Cornell Thomas as he encourages us how to pivot before we perish.
Cornell Thomas is an international speaker, five-time author, and former basketball player and
coach from New Jersey. Cornell is a perfect example of turning a disadvantage into an
advantage. Dealing with adversity his whole life Cornell was able to use the example of work
ethic and determination given to him by his mother to overcome life’s obstacles and chase after
his dream of becoming a professional basketball player. Unfortunately, a week before that
dream became reality Cornell suffered a career-altering injury. With his contract terminated he
had two options, drown in what if, or figure out the next chapter of his life. Cornell dove headfirst
into coaching and became obsessed with leadership, specifically culture and what makes teams
successful.
From there Cornell would stumble onto the path he has been on for the last nine years as a
professional speaker. Tired of the negativity so prevalent throughout the world and specifically
on social media Cornell started creating his own positive quotes to help change the narrative.
Eventually seeing the positive impact his quotes were having, his quotes became blogs, and
then books. After his first book was published in 2013 (The Power Of Positivity) Cornell decided
that he wanted to share his story all over the world.
Flash forward to today and Cornell has been all over the world not only sharing his amazing
story, but also training corporations in team building, diversity and inclusion, and dealing with
change. Cornell has spoken to tens of thousands of people worldwide and has been endorsed
by the likes of Tony Robbins, Cornel West, and Les Brown to name a few. Cornell also conducts
a professional speakers course online and has been the owner of Crossroads Basketball LLC
for the past 15 years, which is a basketball company that trains and mentors kids from first
grade to college.
Take a look at some of his work.
Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/8cGHPa0RjqY
Short Promo Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXvJ079t-GI
Good Morning La La Land Interview: https://youtu.be/auRsyp57Xk0
Book Titles
* The Power Of Positivity (Controlling where the ball bounces) The Power Of Me (Army of one) Extraordinary (The difference between good and great) The book of Cornell’isms and Game Of Death (An entrepreneurs survivor guide) They are all on Amazon.

Curly Care - Natural Hair Training
2023-09-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Tokyo

A Basic Introduction For Stock Investment For The Future
2023-09-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Tokyo
Not sure how to invest or where to even begin in this constant changing world of inflation, Join Jay Carter as he walks us through the world of investing.
Jay Carter is a social media marketing consultant, author, former national labor union rep and executive officer, and a Hip Hop artist who performs under the stage name Timid.

Tracing Roots with Dr. Shelley Murphy
2023-09-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Tokyo
Dr. Shelley Murphy is The Descendant Project Researcher at University of Virginia leading the study of the enslaved laborers that built the university. https://dei.virginia.edu/people/shelley-murphy She is also the program designer and head genealogist for the Center for Family History at the International African American History Museum https://iaamuseum.org/ Founder and lecture of the Midwest African American Genealogy Institute https://www.maagiinstitute.org/ Dr. Murphy recently appeared on: CNN: https://edition.cnn.com/videos/us/2023/06/19/african-american-museum-unknown-family-history-victor-blackwell-dnt-cnntm-vpx.cnn The Today Show: https://www.today.com/video/inside-the-new-international-african-american-museum-183265349987 You don’t want to miss this amazing opportunity. She will be discussing how people (african americans especially) can get started tracing their own genealogy. So it will be actionable information for participants.
