Summary
Singer Songwriter Lensei will grace the stage with a festive performance, blending the warmth of traditional carols with the lively energy of pop and the sophisticated tones of jazz. Accompanying himself on the piano, Lensei will create a delightful musical experience perfect for the holiday season.
Profile
Lensei is a Tokyo-based singer-songwriter with a rich and diverse musical background. He has penned songs for prominent Japanese artists like Mika Nakashima and Tomohisa Yamashita. Notably, Mika Nakashima's 2006 single CRY NO MORE, co-written by Lensei, achieved a top 10 hit on the Oricon charts, and his songs have sold over one million copies.
Lensei’s extensive performance experience ranges from venues like the Nagoya 2005 Expo to the Tokyo Dome Baseball Stadium and various luxury hotels and concert halls across Japan. Previously, Lensei was also a member of the jazz vocal group, Jammin’ Zeb. During his time with Jammin’ Zeb, the group released several albums and performed for enthusiastic crowds at venues across Japan and even at a Fanclub tour to Los Angeles, California. Jammin' Zeb has also sung for at the Tokyo American Club for its Women's Group, and twice at the American Embassy for Ambassador Kennedy's Independence Day celebrations.
After a brief hiatus from performing in 2024, Lensei is now enthusiastically restarting his solo career.
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This will be a special year-end gathering with entertainment, champagne during lunch, door prizes and the passing of the gavel as we finalize 2025 activities and ring in the New Year. We recommend securing your seat as soon as possible, and bringing along a guest to share in this event.
FORMAT: HYBRID meeting both ONLINE (Zoom) and IN PERSON at the KKR Hotel Tokyo
The IN PERSON event at the KKR Hotel Tokyo will be from 11:30 to 14:30 (Doors will open at 11:00)
The ONLINE Zoom meeting will be from 11:30 to 12:30 JST
COST:
| In Person Tickets for Members |
8000 yen |
| In Person Tickets for Non-members and Guests |
9000 yen |
| Online Tickets for Members, Non-members, and Guests residing in Japan |
1000 yen |
| Online Tickets for Members, Non-members, and Guests residing overseas |
Free |
* In person ticket fees will not be refundable after November 24
* No refunds will be allowed for online ticket fees
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HOW TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
1) Complete registration
2) Receive a registration confirmation email.
3) Click on payment link and pay immediately to finalize your registration.
*If you encounter any difficulties with the online payment process, please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance at generalmeetingmanagers@cwaj.org
IN PERSON Attendance (RSVP by November 27)
Please register as you normally would for a General Meeting; however, kindly note that this event will be held in a luncheon format. Lunch and drinks will be served following the meeting, so we ask that you select your preferred meal option (meat, fish, or vegetarian) during registration. The menu options are listed below for your reference:
LUNCHEON MENU
Meat Menu
Appetizers: Country Pâté with Salad
Soup: Mushroom Soup
Main: Spicy Italian-Style Roasted Chiken
Bread
Dessert: Chocolate Cake à la Mode
Beverages: Coffee
Fish Menu
Appetizers: Shrimp and Sea Urchin Mousse with Salad
Soup: Mushroom Soup
Main: Steamed Sea Bream with a Tomato and White Wine Sauce
Bread
Dessert: Chocolate Cake à la Mode
Beverages: Coffee
Vegetarian Menu
Appetizer: Vegetable Salad with a Sherry Vinaigrette
Soup: Vegan Corn Soup
Main: Ratatouille with Fried Vegan Salmon
Dessert: Assorted Fruits and Sorbet
Beverages: Coffee
*If you have any food allergies, please notify us by contacting generalmeetingmanagers@cwaj.org before November 24
ONLINE Attendance (RSVP by December 1)
For Members, Non-members, and Guests RESIDING IN JAPAN:
Please register as you normally would for a General Meeting, however, please be aware that CWAJ charges a non-refundable Zoom fee for hybrid meetings, which helps cover the virtual operation costs, including IT support
1) Complete registration
2) Receive a registration confirmation email.
3) Click on payment link and pay immediately to finalize your registration.
For Members, Non-members, and Guests RESIDING OVERSEAS:
Please register as you normally would for a General Meeting
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*** Members wishing to invite guests: please share the registration link https://cw3saoj.wildapricot.org/event-6373328 with your guests and kindly ask them to complete their registration or contact the General Meeting Managers (generalmeetingmanagers@cwaj.org)
General Meeting Team
Director: Shigeko Nagaoka
Program Coordinator: Ko Iwata
Meeting Managers: Joan Rodgers Doi and Rina Jiang
Zoom and WA Support: Rina Jiang and Rumi Nagashima
