Igniting the American vote in Japan, Sat Sept 5, 1:30-5pm

SAVE THE DATE! DAJ Kanto Chapter

Igniting the American Vote in Japan - Sat Sept 5, 2-5pm 

If you care about voting rights, the rule of law, and an end to corruption, education, gun violence, gender equity, abortion, the climate, healthcare, or marriage equality, then we must get out the Democratic vote in 2026! 

• Join us on Sat Sept 5 when we officially kick off 2026 Voter promoter program to get out the vote in Japan!
• In-person only event organized by the DAJ Kanto Chapter Team
• Want to make a difference in the Nov elections? Join the DAJ Kanto Monthly Action Mtg  Sat Aug 22, 3pm or drop us a line 

Line up includes:

• Talks on voter safety, combating myths, voting in local elections, enhancing our reach and the importance of the youth vote.
• Small group discussions on how to reach more US voters, social mingling, and more!

Join because you care, be part of the community and get involved to make an impact by igniting voters throughout Japan 

• Open any US voters interested in making a difference - we are open to people traveling from near and far. 
• Find out what we can each do starting right now - from wherever you are.
  • voter registration support events, phone banking, canvassing, tabling, media outreach, and so much more

Venue: Shimbashi Lifelong Learning Center (Balloon) 生涯学習センター（ばるーん) Room 1

• The Minato Shōgai Gakushū Center (Balloon, Formerly Sakurada elementary school)  Room 1 - look for the sign for PSC (not DAJ)
  生涯学習センター（ばるーん, 旧桜田小学校）
• 3 min from Shimbashi station - accessible by JR and Ginza and Asakusa subway lines
• Access info here => https://www.kissport.or.jp/sisetu/shogaigakusyu/guide/ or https://maps.app.goo.gl/3ShKtCb2w6xJT7749
• Limited to 70 people, be part of the community and get involved to make an impact by igniting voters throughout Japan share widely 

Fee - free but please donate 500yen to pay for the venue (cash on the day) 

* If you can help out or would like to speak on particular issue drop us a line by responding to the RSVP email.

 Schedule - 

• 13:30 Doors open, mingling, voter registration
• 14:00 Event opens, intro to the voter promoter program
• 14:15 presentations & group discussion - focus on election security and election myths
• 15:15 break
• 15:30 presentations & group discussion - focus on the youth vote and local elections
• 16:30 Taking action, Be a Voter promoter! 
• 16:40 clean up 
• 17:15 nomunication nearby 

 UPCOMING EVENTS and RESOURCES

• Intro sessions for new volunteers - 

• • • Sept 14, 8pm  https://www.democratsabroad.org/ap_volunteer_20260914
    • Sept 27, 11am https://www.democratsabroad.org/ap_volunteer_20260927

• Sept 19  DAJ Tax Webinar for Japan-resident US citizens https://www.democratsabroad.org/davebrauer2/dajp_tax_webinar_for_japan-resident_us_citizens

• WHAT WE WILL FIGHT FOR.What do you think - what should we add to make sure we win this year?
• DA Global phonebanking training https://www.democratsabroad.org/phonebanking_training
• VFA training materials https://www.democratsabroad.org/voter_assistance_training
• Need help registering or requesting a ballot to vote in 2026?  Just jump on a zoom to be connected to a voter assistance volunteer who can provide one-on-one support.

• We humbly ask that you support our work by making a donation to Democrats Abroad Japan . Every dollar you donate goes to reach Americans outside the U.S. to help them register, request their ballot, and VOTE. With your help, we will make the difference. If you wish to make an annual recurring donation, please go here.

 

WHEN

Saturday, September 05, 2026 at 01:30 PM Tokyo Time

WHERE

Shimbashi Lifelong Learning Center Room 1 Shōgai gakushū sentā 生涯学習センター（ばるーん) Room 1
Shimbashi 3-16-3
新橋3-16-3
3 min from Shimbashi station Shōgai gakushū Center - Balloon 生涯学習センター（ばるーん）
Minato-ku, Tokyo 00105-0004
Japan
Google map and directions

CONTACT

Sarajean
[email protected]

3 RSVPs