Shining Bright
Diamond Charity Ball celebrates the ACCJ’s 75th anniversary.
Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) and guests gathered at the Hilton Tokyo in Shinjuku on December 2 for one of the chamber’s largest annual events. And this edition, the Diamond Charity Ball, offered a chance to celebrate a major milestone—the chamber’s 75th anniversary—while also raising funds for charity.
The exceptional venue, amazing culinary offerings, spectacular entertainment, stellar selection of fine wine and spirits, and expansive silent and live auctions and raffle helped us achieve our goal.
Jesper Koll and Nahoko Bolden emceed, and performers included Marcus Pittman and the High Roller Horns (featuring the Q Factor G.N.P.) and Wakiri, a group of passionate artists comprising drummer and dancer Akira Katogi, shamisen player and composer Etsuro On, and Shunsuke Kimura, a Japanese composer who plays flute and tsugaru-shamisan. ACCJ intern and Bishop Scholar Matthew Trani also shared his singing talents.
“Success would not have been possible without the invaluable support of our generous sponsors, enthusiastic attendees, and the many individuals who took part in our online raffle and auction.”
Together with the ACCJ staff, the Charity Ball Committee—Barbara Hancock, Kevin Naylor, Ryan Watson, Tomomi Fujita, Sonia Dhillon Marty, and William Titus—worked diligently to organize the event.
But success would not have been possible without the invaluable support of our generous sponsors, enthusiastic attendees, and the many individuals who took part in our online raffle and auction.
The committee extends its deepest gratitude to our sponsors and the ACCJ community for making a big difference in our ability to help those in need. We are grateful to each and every person involved, and extend a huge thank you to all!
Photos: Media Sense K.K.
Legacy of Giving
The Charity Ball is not only one of the biggest events on the annual social calendar, it is also one of the ACCJ’s most important fundraisers. The money raised during the event is key to the chamber’s ability to support the community and help those in need.
The Charity Ball Committee works closely with the ACCJ Community Service Advisory Council to activate this effort with the generous participation of member companies and the membership at large. The annual Charity Ball is a time when we come together to share our success in Japan with each other and, at the same time, generate funding for charities qualified by a rigorous process.
This year we are proud to support the Mike Makino Fund for the Homeless, Food Bank Kansai, and the ACCJ Community Service Fund. We will also contribute to charities that help at-risk children, families, children’s hospitals and homes, and programs for these children.
“The ACCJ has a well-rounded mission that includes not only networking, information sharing, and advocacy, but also constructive engagement with the community.”
Together with the ACCJ staff, the Charity Ball Committee—Barbara Hancock, Kevin Naylor, Ryan Watson, Tomomi Fujita, Sonia Dhillon Marty, and William Titus—worked diligently to organize the event.
But success would not have been possible without the invaluable support of our generous sponsors, enthusiastic attendees, and the many individuals who took part in our online raffle and auction.
The committee extends its deepest gratitude to our sponsors and the ACCJ community for making a big difference in our ability to help those in need. We are grateful to each and every person involved, and extend a huge thank you to all!
President’s Circle Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Aflac
Bronze Sponsors
AIG Companies in Japan
Chevron International Gas Inc. Japan Branch
Prudential Holdings of Japan, Inc.
Silver Sponsor
Boeing Japan K.K.
Coca-Cola (Japan) Co., Ltd.
Mercury Sponsors
Morgan, Lewis, & Bockius LLP
NRK Sogo Kikaku Co. Ltd.
Prize Sponsors
Diamond
Air Canada
CIC Toranomon G.K.
Delta Air Lines
Hakuba Hotel Group
Herman Miller Japan, Ltd.
Ichijiku
KPG Hotel & Resort
Kraft Heinz Japan
Marriott International, Inc.
MediaSense K.K.
Ratko Back Painting
The Peninsula Tokyo
United Airlines, Inc.
Vega Project K.K.
Ruby
Grand Hyatt Tokyo
Hilton Nagoya
Park Hyatt Tokyo
There’s No Accounting for Taste
Sapphire
Amway Japan G.K.
ELC Japan K.K. (Estée Lauder)
Fukushima Garo
Good Morning Tokyo Co., Ltd.
Hakkaisan Brewery
Moegi
Simon Dalby Art
Tokyo American Club
Emerald
Andaz
Asian Tigers Japan
Conrad Tokyo
DevilCraft
Eastern Carpets
Elana Jade
Godiva Japan Inc.
grapeoff
Hilton Osaka
Hilton Tokyo
Hilton Tokyo Bay
InterContinental Osaka
Japan Design Collective
Jupiter International Corporation
McLarty Associates
Minamiaoyama7chome Gyoseishoshi Office
pearls.jp
Riedel Japan
Shop Japan
Takata Co., Ltd.
The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo
Temple University Japan Campus
Yellow Toes Art Gallery