🌟From your DAJ National Officers!
With sudden changes in recent weather and some things going around, we hope you have been staying warm, dry, and healthy. The 2025 DAJ National Election schedule has been set, and members can learn more about the elected officer positions here. We also have an update from the 2025 DAJ Bylaws Committee, as well as several upcoming events. Please see below.
💗Your Executive Committee
Anna (Chair), Eric (Vice Chair), Ryusei (Secretary), and Raymond (Treasurer)
DA Japan Events: https://www.democratsabroad.org/jp_events
Vote from Abroad https://www.votefromabroad.org
🌟DAJ and DA Asia-Pacific News and Upcoming Events
2025 DAJ National Election
Nominations are now open for the 2025 DAJ National Election! DAJ members can nomination themselves or another member by sending an email to [email protected] with the following information:
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Full name of the nominee
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Nominee’s phone number, address, and email
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The title of the position the nominee is running for
Please send in all nominations by 23:59 Japan time on Monday April 7th.
For more information about National Election, including the schedule and the available positions, please check here.
Kanto, Kansai, and Tokai chapters will also be holding elections, so please stay tuned for more details if you reside in those chapters.
2025 DAJ Bylaws Committee
The DAJ Bylaws Committee would like all members to review the proposed changes to the revised bylaws. All members are asked to review the draft and give input by March 24 - feel free to ask questions, voice concerns, and make suggestions for changes. Members can give input by:
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Sending an email to [email protected]
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Attending the 2025 DAJ Elections and Bylaws Committee Townhall this Saturday March 15th at 11am
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Attending a zoom call on March 24th 8:30pm - 9pm. Event page coming soon
Kanto Chapter March Speakeasy
Thursday, March 13th, 7:30pm
Aldgate Pub, Center Gai, Shibuya
Enjoy good company and conversation, have a drink, learn more about Democrats Abroad Japan, talk politics, elections, or not! Bring your friends, whether or not they're DA members. All are welcome!
RSVP here
DAJ Kanto Action Meeting - CANCELLED
This event that was originally supposed to occur on Friday March 14th has been cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience.
2025 DAJ Elections and Bylaws Townhall
Saturday, March 15th, 11am
Virtual
Join the DAJ 2025 National Nominations and Election Committee (NEC) and DAJ 2025 Bylaws Committee for a joint information session about the DAJ National Election and discussion on the proposed changes to DAJ’s bylaws.
RSVP here
Asia Pacific Action hour
Sunday, March 16th, 4pm
Virtual
Join DA members in the Asia Pacific Region for an hour of community building and action around specific issues.
RSVP here
Kansai Chapter: March Speakeasy in Kyoto
Friday March 21st, 6:30pm
Sakyo Ward
Come join us on March 21st for another Speakeasy at the American-themed restaurant and bar with the same name, Speak Easy. This will be an opportunity to socialize, connect, network, empathize, and make some friends. Let's have some great discussions and friendworking!
RSVP here
Tokai Pub Night, Spring 2025
Saturday, March 22nd, 3pm
Kita Ward, Nagoya
Join DAJ Tokai for a relaxed afternoon to catch up over some good drinks and conversation at Brewpub Ozone. It'll be a great chance to unwind, chat, and share notes for 2025. Feel free to bring a friend.
Brewpub Ozone is a short walk from Ozone Station. Check their website for more information.
Contact Eric Gondree at [email protected] to RSVP.
Event page here
2025 DAJ Annual General Meeting
Saturday, April 19th, 2pm-5pm
Hybrid
Every year, Democrats Abroad Japan holds an Annual General Meeting (AGM) to update the nationwide membership on activities and efforts. This year’s AGM will be held on Saturday April 19th 2pm-5pm. The meeting will be held hybridly, online via Webex and in-person in Shibuya. We hope you'll be able to attend: we need at least 20 members in attendance to make quorum, and this is a great opportunity to learn more and get up-to-date.
For more details and to RSVP, check the event page.
Vote From Japan
Attention members from Florida, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia: you have elections coming up this year. Check your state rules for deadlines; they may be approaching fast. You can register and request your ballot using our online tool VotefromAbroad.org. Also check out our Vote from Japan page for more details regarding voting from Japan specifically.
🌟DA Global News and Upcoming Events
Take Action: Stop the Rollback on Trans Rights
Now until March 17th
Rubio’s State Dept is blocking passports & visas for those with an ‘X’ gender marker—a direct attack on trans & nonbinary rights. This could strand Americans abroad & deny entry to trans travelers. The State Department has opened a public comment period on these changes, running until March 17th
Submit your comment TODAY and tell the State Department to protect trans rights!
Details on how to submit a comment here
For more actions, check Democrats Abroad’s Take Action page
How To Catch Up On Filing US Taxes From Abroad (Streamlined Filing) 2025
Wednesday, March 19th, 5pm - 6pm JST
Virtual
Want to understand US tax filing obligations for Americans abroad? Join the DA Global Taxation Tax Force for a webinar on how to file using the Streamlined Filing Procedure. $10 general admission, $5 retired/student/unemployed. Recording available.
RSVP here
DA Global Annual General Meeting
Save the date: June 6th-8th
Hybrid: In Washington, D.C. and online
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