Trinity Japan

officially recognized group: Trinity College, Cambridge University

Category: meeting

  • Dinner meeting Friday 11 July 2025 at 6pm in Tokyo with a group of medical students from Trinity

    Dinner meeting Friday 11 July 2025 at 6pm in Tokyo with a group of medical students from Trinity

    On Friday 11 July 2025 at 6pm we’ll meet for dinner in central Tokyo.

    Three Cambridge medical students (two from Trinity) doing clinical electives in Tokyo are planning to join.

    • 6:00pm – 8:30pm dinner
    • 8:45pm – nijikai

    Registration and prepayment until one week before on Friday 4 July 2025. I will send location details and account details for prepayment to those who register.

    To register:

    All Trinity College Cambridge Fellows, students, alumni or members living in or visiting Japan are more than welcome to join us. To register, or for any enquiries contact us here:

    • Dinner meeting Friday 27 June 2025 at 6pm in Tokyo with a group of medical students from Trinity

      Dinner meeting Friday 27 June 2025 at 6pm in Tokyo with a group of medical students from Trinity

      On Friday 27 June 2025 at 6pm we’ll meet for dinner in central Tokyo.

      Three Cambridge medical students (two from Trinity) doing clinical electives are planning to join.

      • 6:00pm – 8:30pm dinner
      • 8:45pm – nijikai

      Registration and prepayment until one week before on Friday 20 June 2025. I will send location details and account details for prepayment to those who register.

      To register:

      All Trinity College Cambridge Fellows, students, alumni or members living in or visiting Japan are more than welcome to join us. To register, or for any enquiries contact us here:

      • Dinner meeting in Tokyo Friday 30 May 2025 at 6pm

        Dinner meeting in Tokyo Friday 30 May 2025 at 6pm

        On Friday 30 May 2025 at 6pm we’ll meet for dinner in central Tokyo.

        • 6:00pm – 8:30pm dinner
        • 8:45pm – nijikai

        Registration and prepayment until one week before on Friday 23 May 2025. I will send location details and account details for prepayment to those who register.

        To register:

        All Trinity College Cambridge Fellows, students, alumni or members living in or visiting Japan are more than welcome to join us. To register, or for any enquiries contact us here:

        • Dinner meeting Friday 25 April 2025 at 6pm in Tokyo

          Dinner meeting Friday 25 April 2025 at 6pm in Tokyo

          On Friday 25 April 2025 at 6pm we’ll meet for dinner in central Tokyo.

          • 6:00pm – 8:30pm dinner
          • 8:45pm – nijikai

          Registration and prepayment until one week before on Friday 18 April 2025. I will send location details and account details for prepayment to those who register.

          To register:

          All Trinity College Cambridge Fellows, students, alumni or members living in or visiting Japan are more than welcome to join us. To register, or for any enquiries contact us here:

          • Dinner meeting in Tokyo Thursday 3 April 2025 at 6pm

            Dinner meeting in Tokyo Thursday 3 April 2025 at 6pm

            On Thursday 3 April 2025 at 6pm we’ll meet for dinner in central Tokyo.

            • 6:00pm – 8:30pm dinner
            • 8:45pm – nijikai
            Trinity Japan Dinner meeting in Tokyo Thursday 3 April 2025
            Trinity Japan Dinner meeting in Tokyo Thursday 3 April 2025
            Trinity Japan Dinner meeting in Tokyo Thursday 3 April 2025
            Trinity Japan Dinner meeting in Tokyo Thursday 3 April 2025
            Trinity Japan Dinner meeting in Tokyo Thursday 3 April 2025
            Trinity Japan Dinner meeting in Tokyo Thursday 3 April 2025

            Registration and prepayment until one week before on Friday 28 March 2025. I will send location details and account details for prepayment to those who register.

            To register:

            All Trinity College Cambridge Fellows, students, alumni or members living in or visiting Japan are more than welcome to join us. To register, or for any enquiries contact us here:

            • Dinner meeting Thursday 20 February 2025 at 6pm in Tokyo

              Dinner meeting Thursday 20 February 2025 at 6pm in Tokyo

              On Thursday 20 February 2025 at 6pm we’ll meet for dinner in central Tokyo.

              • 6:00pm – 8:30pm dinner
              • 8:45pm – nijikai
              Trinity Japan Dinner meeting Thursday 20 February 2025
              Trinity Japan Dinner meeting Thursday 20 February 2025
              Trinity Japan Dinner meeting Thursday 20 February 2025
              Trinity Japan Dinner meeting Thursday 20 February 2025
              Trinity Japan Dinner meeting Thursday 20 February 2025
              Trinity Japan Dinner meeting Thursday 20 February 2025
              Trinity Japan Dinner meeting Thursday 20 February 2025
              Trinity Japan Dinner meeting Thursday 20 February 2025

              Registration and prepayment until one week before on Thursday 13 February 2025. I will send location details and account details for prepayment to those who register.

              To register:

              All Trinity College Cambridge Fellows, students, alumni or members living in or visiting Japan are more than welcome to join us. To register, or for any enquiries contact us here:

              • Trinity dinner with Trinity PhD alumnus Ambassador Ra Jong-Yil (18 December 2024)

                Trinity dinner with Trinity PhD alumnus Ambassador Ra Jong-Yil (18 December 2024)

                Trinity Japan dinner with Trinity PhD alumnus Ambassador Ra Jong-Yil on 18 December 2024.

                Ambassador Ra Jong-Yil

                Ambassador Ra Jong-Yil served as South Korea’s ambassador to the United Kingdom from 2001 to 2003 and as its ambassador to Japan from 2004 to 2007, and is former head of the Republic of Korea’s national intelligence service.

                Ambassador Ra Jong-Yil donated the “Ra Jong-Yil Distinguished Lecture in Korean Studies” to the University of Cambridge, Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies

                https://www.ames.cam.ac.uk/whats-on/ra-jong-yil-distinguished-lecture

                He is also Honorary Fellow of Clare Hall Cambridge

                https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ra_Jong-yil

                • Ambassador to the UK
                • Senior National Security Advisor to President
                • Ambassador to Japan
                • Chancellor, Woosuk University
                • University Distinguished Professor, Gachon University

                Select publications

                • Road to Hanoi (Co-authored, Korean), 2022
                • The Life and Death of a Terrorist (Japanese), 2021
                • Discovery of Korea (co-authored, Korean), 2021
                • Unhappy Presidents of Korea (co-authored, Korean), 2020
                • Inside North Korea’s Theocracy (English), 2019
                • The World and Korean War (Korean), 2019
                • Our Beautiful Country (Chinese), 2019
                • Dynasty of Purge (Japanese), 2017
                Trinity dinner with Trinity PhD alumnus Ambassador Ra Jong-Yil (18 December 2024)
                Trinity dinner with Trinity PhD alumnus Ambassador Ra Jong-Yil (18 December 2024)
                Trinity dinner with Trinity PhD alumnus Ambassador Ra Jong-Yil (18 December 2024)
              • Dinner meeting Friday 15 Nov 2024 at 6pm in Tokyo with Professor Masaharu Shiratani, Sr Vice President of Kyushu University

                Dinner meeting Friday 15 Nov 2024 at 6pm in Tokyo with Professor Masaharu Shiratani, Sr Vice President of Kyushu University

                All Trinity members – Fellows, Past Fellows, students, alumni very welcome

                On Friday 15 November 2024 at 6pm we will have our dinner in central Tokyo.

                • 6:00pm – 8:30pm dinner
                • 8:45pm – nijikai
                Trinity Japan 15 Nov 2024
                Trinity Japan 15 Nov 2024

                Registration and prepayment until one week before on Friday 8 November 2024. I will send location details and account details for prepayment to those who register.

                To register:

                All Trinity College Cambridge Fellows, students, alumni or members living in or visiting Japan are more than welcome to join us. To register, or for any enquiries contact us here:

                • Dame Carol Black (Chair of The British Library Board) and Sir Roly Keating (Chief Executive of The British Library), 31 Oct 2024

                  Dame Carol Black (Chair of The British Library Board) and Sir Roly Keating (Chief Executive of The British Library), 31 Oct 2024

                  Trinity Japan dinner with Dame Carol Black (Chair of The British Library Board) and Sir Roly Keating (Chief Executive of The British Library) on Thursday 31 October 2024 in Tokyo.

                  The British Library is the national library of the UK, and also hosts The Alan Turing Institute.

                  Dame Carol Black (Chair of The British Library Board)

                  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_Black_(rheumatologist)

                  and

                  Sir Roly Keating (Chief Executive of The British Library)

                  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roly_Keating

                  Dame Carol Black (Chair of The British Library Board) and Sir Roly Keating (Chief Executive of The British Library), 31 Oct 2024
                  Dame Carol Black (Chair of The British Library Board) and Sir Roly Keating (Chief Executive of The British Library), 31 Oct 2024

                  (c) 2024 Trinity Japan

                • Stephen Toope, previous 346th Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, ‘A rule of law for our new age of anxiety’ 8 October 2024

                  Stephen Toope, previous 346th Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, ‘A rule of law for our new age of anxiety’ 8 October 2024

                  Professor Stephen Toope (Trinity 1983), President and CEO of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) on his recent book “A Rule of Law for Our New Age of Anxiety” and thoughts of a Vice-Chancellor

                  Kazumi Nishikawa, Principal Director, Trade and Economic Security Bureau, Ministry of Economics, Trade and Industry (METI), “latest developments of METI/GOJ’s economic security policy and Japan’s innovation policy”

                  Location: central Tokyo, I will inform registered participants of the location and other details

                  Tuesday 8 October 2024 at 17:00 in Tokyo

                  • 5:00pm – 6:00pm moderated discussion with Professor Stephen Toope on his recent book “A Rule of Law for Our New Age of Anxiety” and other topics, moderated by Gerhard Fasol. Participants who like to contribute to the discussion, are requested to send a short outline of their question or contribution to Gerhard Fasol until about one week before the event
                  • 6:00pm – 6:30pm Kazumi Nishikawa, Principal Director, Trade and Economic Security Bureau, Ministry of Economics, Trade and Industry (METI), “latest developments of METI/GOJ’s economic security policy and Japan’s innovation policy”
                  • 6:30pm – 9:00pm dinner
                  • followed by nijikai (not included, costs shared by participants)

                  All Trinity Fellows, alumni, members, students globally are welcome to join us.

                  Fee to include drinks party, dinner and unlimited drinks (from a limited menu): to be advised. (nijikai will be extra)

                  Registration and prepayment: required until Thursday 5 September 2024. For registration please use the form below.

                  Professor Stephen Toope (Trinity 1983)

                  Professor Stephen Toope is currently the 5th President and CEO of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR)

                  From 2017 – 2022, Professor Toope was the 346th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge

                  Professor Toope (Trinity 1983) graduated with a PhD in arbitration law from Trinity College Cambridge in 1987, and on 21 October 2016 was elected Honorary Fellow of Trinity.

                  Professor Toope graduated with an A.B. degree in English Literature and European History from Harvard College, and graduated with law degrees in common law and civil law from the McGill University Faculty of Law in 1983.

                  Professor Toope has served in a long list of leadership positions including Dean of McGill University Faculty of Law, Head of the Trudeau Foundation, 12th President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia, Director of the University of Toronto Munk School of Global Affairs, 346th Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, and now President and CEO of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR), as well as a sequence of distinguished Professorships, and honorary positions and distinctions.

                  Books

                  • A rule of Law for Our New Age of Anxiety, author: Stephen J Toope, Cambridge University Press, 2023
                  • Mixed international Arbitration, author: Stephen J Toope, Cambridge University Press, 1990
                  • Legitimacy and Legality in International Law: An Interactional Account (Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law, Book 67), authors: Jutta Brunnée, Stephen J Toope, Cambridge University Press, 2010
                  • After the Paris Attacks: Responses in Canada, Europe, and Around the Globe, editors: Edward M Iacobucci, Stephen J Toope, University of Toronto Press, 2015
                  Stephen Toope, previous 346th Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, ‘A rule of law for our new age of anxiety’ 8 October 2024 and Kazumi Nishikawa, Principal Director, Trade and Economic Security Bureau, Ministry of Economics, Trade and Industry (METI), “latest developments of METI/GOJ’s economic security policy and Japan’s innovation policy”
                  Stephen Toope, previous 346th Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, ‘A rule of law for our new age of anxiety’ 8 October 2024 and Kazumi Nishikawa, Principal Director, Trade and Economic Security Bureau, Ministry of Economics, Trade and Industry (METI), “latest developments of METI/GOJ’s economic security policy and Japan’s innovation policy”
                  Stephen Toope, previous 346th Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, ‘A rule of law for our new age of anxiety’ 8 October 2024 and Kazumi Nishikawa, Principal Director, Trade and Economic Security Bureau, Ministry of Economics, Trade and Industry (METI), “latest developments of METI/GOJ’s economic security policy and Japan’s innovation policy”
                  Stephen Toope, previous 346th Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, ‘A rule of law for our new age of anxiety’ 8 October 2024 and Kazumi Nishikawa, Principal Director, Trade and Economic Security Bureau, Ministry of Economics, Trade and Industry (METI), “latest developments of METI/GOJ’s economic security policy and Japan’s innovation policy”
                  Stephen Toope, previous 346th Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, ‘A rule of law for our new age of anxiety’ 8 October 2024 and Kazumi Nishikawa, Principal Director, Trade and Economic Security Bureau, Ministry of Economics, Trade and Industry (METI), “latest developments of METI/GOJ’s economic security policy and Japan’s innovation policy”
                  Stephen Toope, previous 346th Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, ‘A rule of law for our new age of anxiety’ 8 October 2024 and Kazumi Nishikawa, Principal Director, Trade and Economic Security Bureau, Ministry of Economics, Trade and Industry (METI), “latest developments of METI/GOJ’s economic security policy and Japan’s innovation policy”
                  Stephen Toope, previous 346th Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, ‘A rule of law for our new age of anxiety’ 8 October 2024 and Kazumi Nishikawa, Principal Director, Trade and Economic Security Bureau, Ministry of Economics, Trade and Industry (METI), “latest developments of METI/GOJ’s economic security policy and Japan’s innovation policy”
                  Stephen Toope, previous 346th Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, ‘A rule of law for our new age of anxiety’ 8 October 2024 and Kazumi Nishikawa, Principal Director, Trade and Economic Security Bureau, Ministry of Economics, Trade and Industry (METI), “latest developments of METI/GOJ’s economic security policy and Japan’s innovation policy”
                  Stephen Toope, previous 346th Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, ‘A rule of law for our new age of anxiety’ 8 October 2024 and Kazumi Nishikawa, Principal Director, Trade and Economic Security Bureau, Ministry of Economics, Trade and Industry (METI), “latest developments of METI/GOJ’s economic security policy and Japan’s innovation policy”
                  Stephen Toope, previous 346th Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, ‘A rule of law for our new age of anxiety’ 8 October 2024 and Kazumi Nishikawa, Principal Director, Trade and Economic Security Bureau, Ministry of Economics, Trade and Industry (METI), “latest developments of METI/GOJ’s economic security policy and Japan’s innovation policy”
                  Stephen Toope, previous 346th Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, ‘A rule of law for our new age of anxiety’ 8 October 2024 and Kazumi Nishikawa, Principal Director, Trade and Economic Security Bureau, Ministry of Economics, Trade and Industry (METI), “latest developments of METI/GOJ’s economic security policy and Japan’s innovation policy”
                  Stephen Toope, previous 346th Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, ‘A rule of law for our new age of anxiety’ 8 October 2024 and Kazumi Nishikawa, Principal Director, Trade and Economic Security Bureau, Ministry of Economics, Trade and Industry (METI), “latest developments of METI/GOJ’s economic security policy and Japan’s innovation policy”
                  Stephen Toope, previous 346th Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, ‘A rule of law for our new age of anxiety’ 8 October 2024 and Kazumi Nishikawa, Principal Director, Trade and Economic Security Bureau, Ministry of Economics, Trade and Industry (METI), “latest developments of METI/GOJ’s economic security policy and Japan’s innovation policy”
                  Stephen Toope, previous 346th Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, ‘A rule of law for our new age of anxiety’ 8 October 2024 and Kazumi Nishikawa, Principal Director, Trade and Economic Security Bureau, Ministry of Economics, Trade and Industry (METI), “latest developments of METI/GOJ’s economic security policy and Japan’s innovation policy”

                  Register, enquiries

                  all Trinity Fellows, alumni and members are very welcome. Please state your connection to Trinity.

                    Copyright (c) 2024 Trinity in Japan Society All Rights Reserved

                  • Japan and the English Language, speaker: Ivan Sorrentino (Cambridge University Press), and with Michael Banner, 10 years Trinity in Japan, 6 Sept 2024

                    Japan and the English Language, speaker: Ivan Sorrentino (Cambridge University Press), and with Michael Banner, 10 years Trinity in Japan, 6 Sept 2024

                    Ivan Sorrentino (Trinity 1988), Head of Regional Marketing, Northeast and Southeast Asia Pacific
                    Cambridge University Press and Assessment, will talk on “Japan and the English language”

                    and Michael Banner to give an update on the College

                    We founded Trinity in Japan on 5 September 2014 – we will celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Trinity in Japan with an event in Tokyo on Friday 6 September 2024.

                    Highlight of our 10 year celebration will be Ivan Sorrentino addressing one of the most charming and puzzling aspects of Japan – the general level of English in Japan. Ivan read Chemistry and Maths at Trinity, and for the last 30 years in the English language teaching industry in Japan, most in leading roles at Cambridge University Press.

                    All Trinity Fellows, alumni, members, students globally are welcome to join us.

                    • 6:00pm – 7:00pm Ivan Sorrentino: “Japan and the English language”. Talk and discussion
                    • 7:00pm – 9:00pm dinner, with Michael Banner to give us an update on the College
                    • 9:15pm – nijikai (attending nijikai only is also a possibility)

                    Registration and prepayment before Friday 30 August 2024. I will send prepayment details to those who register with me.

                    Trinity in Japan – Mission (English version)

                    トリニティ・イン・ジャパンの目的・ミッション(日本語版)

                    Trinity in Japan mission (Japanese language version)

                    “Japan and the English language” – summary

                    Why is the general level of English in Japan so low? Is this an intrinsic problem with the system of education or an unrealistic expectation from outside. Many factors are involved in determining how easy specific language learning is in any given country, and Japan is no exception. These factors include motivation, teaching styles, assessment types, recognition and washback. Given this backdrop, what are the possible ways forward for Japan?

                    Ivan Sorrentino (Trinity 1988)

                    Head of Regional Marketing, Northeast and Southeast Asia Pacific
                    Cambridge University Press and Assessment

                    Ivan is the Head of Regional Marketing for the English language teaching and learning materials and exams at Cambridge University Press and Assessment, based in Tokyo. Although his current geographical remit covers countries such as Vietnam, South Korea, and Australia, the earlier part of his career was focused on Japan promoting materials and teaching methodologies aimed at prioritizing communicative competence and active learning over rote memorization.

                    In addition, his remit includes Recognition, where companies, educational institutes, ministries, and immigration departments recognize Cambridge exams as one of the key admission criteria.

                    Ivan Sorrentino (Trinity 1988) graduated with a BA in Chemistry and Mathematics from Trinity College and Cambridge University.

                    The Revd Dr Michael Banner

                    Dean of Chapel and Fellow,
                    Director of Studies in Theology,
                    Chair of Alumni Relations and Development, Trinity College

                    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Banner

                    http://trinitycollegechapel.com/whos-who/michael-banner/

                    Trinity in Japan – purpose, aims and mission:

                    Japan and the English Language, speaker: Ivan Sorrentino (Cambridge University Press), and with Michael Banner, 10 years Trinity in Japan, 6 Sept 2024
                    Japan and the English Language, speaker: Ivan Sorrentino (Cambridge University Press), and with Michael Banner, 10 years Trinity in Japan, 6 Sept 2024
                    Japan and the English Language, speaker: Ivan Sorrentino (Cambridge University Press), and with Michael Banner, 10 years Trinity in Japan, 6 Sept 2024
                    Japan and the English Language, speaker: Ivan Sorrentino (Cambridge University Press), and with Michael Banner, 10 years Trinity in Japan, 6 Sept 2024
                    Japan and the English Language, speaker: Ivan Sorrentino (Cambridge University Press), and with Michael Banner, 10 years Trinity in Japan, 6 Sept 2024
                    Japan and the English Language, speaker: Ivan Sorrentino (Cambridge University Press), and with Michael Banner, 10 years Trinity in Japan, 6 Sept 2024
                    Japan and the English Language, speaker: Ivan Sorrentino (Cambridge University Press), and with Michael Banner, 10 years Trinity in Japan, 6 Sept 2024
                    Japan and the English Language, speaker: Ivan Sorrentino (Cambridge University Press), and with Michael Banner, 10 years Trinity in Japan, 6 Sept 2024
                    Japan and the English Language, speaker: Ivan Sorrentino (Cambridge University Press), and with Michael Banner, 10 years Trinity in Japan, 6 Sept 2024
                    Japan and the English Language, speaker: Ivan Sorrentino (Cambridge University Press), and with Michael Banner, 10 years Trinity in Japan, 6 Sept 2024
                    Japan and the English Language, speaker: Ivan Sorrentino (Cambridge University Press), and with Michael Banner, 10 years Trinity in Japan, 6 Sept 2024
                    Japan and the English Language, speaker: Ivan Sorrentino (Cambridge University Press), and with Michael Banner, 10 years Trinity in Japan, 6 Sept 2024
                    Japan and the English Language, speaker: Ivan Sorrentino (Cambridge University Press), and with Michael Banner, 10 years Trinity in Japan, 6 Sept 2024
                    Japan and the English Language, speaker: Ivan Sorrentino (Cambridge University Press), and with Michael Banner, 10 years Trinity in Japan, 6 Sept 2024
                    Japan and the English Language, speaker: Ivan Sorrentino (Cambridge University Press), and with Michael Banner, 10 years Trinity in Japan, 6 Sept 2024
                    Japan and the English Language, speaker: Ivan Sorrentino (Cambridge University Press), and with Michael Banner, 10 years Trinity in Japan, 6 Sept 2024
                    Japan and the English Language, speaker: Ivan Sorrentino (Cambridge University Press), and with Michael Banner, 10 years Trinity in Japan, 6 Sept 2024
                    Japan and the English Language, speaker: Ivan Sorrentino (Cambridge University Press), and with Michael Banner, 10 years Trinity in Japan, 6 Sept 2024
                    Japan and the English Language, speaker: Ivan Sorrentino (Cambridge University Press), and with Michael Banner, 10 years Trinity in Japan, 6 Sept 2024
                    Japan and the English Language, speaker: Ivan Sorrentino (Cambridge University Press), and with Michael Banner, 10 years Trinity in Japan, 6 Sept 2024
                    Japan and the English Language, speaker: Ivan Sorrentino (Cambridge University Press), and with Michael Banner, 10 years Trinity in Japan, 6 Sept 2024
                    Japan and the English Language, speaker: Ivan Sorrentino (Cambridge University Press), and with Michael Banner, 10 years Trinity in Japan, 6 Sept 2024

                    Register, enquiries

                      Copyright (c) 2024 Trinity in Japan Society All Rights Reserved

                    • Trinity in Japan: mission by Gerhard Fasol

                      Trinity in Japan: mission by Gerhard Fasol

                      At the 10 years Trinity in Japan event, Founder and Chair, Gerhard Fasol, talked about mission and aims of Trinity in Japan.
                      Trinity in Japan is the Japan organization and alumni organization of Trinity College Cambridge.
                      Trinity College is Cambridge University’s largest College with 34 Nobel Prize winners and much impact on the world, including of course Japan:

                    • 「日本と英語」 Japan and the English Language, Ivan Sorrentino (Cambridge University Press and Assessment)

                      「日本と英語」 Japan and the English Language, Ivan Sorrentino (Cambridge University Press and Assessment)

                      Japan and the English language” – summary

                      Why is the general level of English in Japan so low? Is this an intrinsic problem with the system of education or an unrealistic expectation from outside. Many factors are involved in determining how easy specific language learning is in any given country, and Japan is no exception. These factors include motivation, teaching styles, assessment types, recognition and washback. Given this backdrop, what are the possible ways forward for Japan?

                      Ivan Sorrentino (Trinity 1988)

                      Head of Regional Marketing, Northeast and Southeast Asia Pacific
                      Cambridge University Press and Assessment

                      Ivan is the Head of Regional Marketing for the English language teaching and learning materials and exams at Cambridge University Press and Assessment, based in Tokyo. Although his current geographical remit covers countries such as Vietnam, South Korea, and Australia, the earlier part of his career was focused on Japan promoting materials and teaching methodologies aimed at prioritizing communicative competence and active learning over rote memorization.

                      In addition, his remit includes Recognition, where companies, educational institutes, ministries, and immigration departments recognize Cambridge exams as one of the key admission criteria.

                      Ivan Sorrentino (Trinity 1988) graduated with a BA in Chemistry and Mathematics from Trinity College and Cambridge University.

                    • Reyhan Silingar (Trinity 2021) on monarch-to-monarch relations between Japan and UK in The Diplomat

                      by Gerhard Fasol (25 August 2024)

                      Reyhan Silingar (Trinity 2021), member of Trinity in Japan and regular participant in our meetings here in Tokyo, and PhD candidate at Trinity College, University of Cambridge, is currently working in Japan researching the role of the Japanese Emperor in Japan’s diplomacy both before and after the critical year 1945.

                      Reyhan Silingar’s PhD thesis topic:
                      Mobilising Monarchy: Emperor Hirohito and Japan’s Imperial House Diplomacy, 1921-1975

                      Based on her immersion into researching Japan’s Emperor and Imperial Household, Reyhan recently published some of her views on the Japanese Imperial Majesties visit to the UK in June 2024.

                      Read Reyhan Silingar’s article here:

                      Reyhan Silingar, “Monarchical Diplomacy in Japan-UK Relations – A recent state visit by Emperor Naruhito recalls the long history of monarch-to-monarch relations in Japanese and British foreign policy”, The Diplomat, August 15, 2024,

                      https://thediplomat.com/2024/08/monarchical-diplomacy-in-japan-uk-relations

                      Reyhan’s page at the University of Cambridge

                      https://www.ames.cam.ac.uk/people/reyhan-silingar

                    • Trinity Japan 23 August 2024

                      Trinity Japan 23 August 2024

                      All Trinity members – Fellows, Past Fellows, students, alumni very welcome

                      On Friday 23 August 2024 at 6pm we will have our dinner in central Tokyo.

                      • 6:00pm – 8:30pm dinner
                      • 8:45pm – nijikai

                      Registration and prepayment until one week before on Friday 16 August 2024. I will send location details and account details for prepayment to those who register.

                      To register:

                      All Trinity College Cambridge Fellows, students, alumni or members living in or visiting Japan are more than welcome to join us. To register, or for any enquiries contact us here:

                      • Strategic Intelligence by Michael Maclay 22 July 2024

                        Strategic Intelligence by Michael Maclay 22 July 2024

                        Michael Maclay (Trinity 1972), Executive Chairman of the strategic consultancy Montrose Associates on “Strategic Intelligence”

                        On Monday 22 July 2024 at 6pm Michael Maclay (Trinity 1972) will discuss Strategic Intelligence at our Trinity in Japan dinner in central Tokyo.

                        All Trinity members – Fellows, Past Fellows, students, alumni very welcome

                        • 6:00pm – 7:00pm Michael Maclay on Strategic Intelligence
                        • 7:00pm – 9:00pm dinner
                        • 9:15pm – nijikai

                        Registration and prepayment until one week before on Monday 15 July 2024. I will send location details, payment and account details for prepayment to those who register.

                        Michael Maclay (Trinity 1972), Executive Chairman of the strategic consultancy Montrose Associates

                        As a UK Foreign Office diplomat Michael was career diplomat for eight years in Lagos, the British Mission to the United Nations, and in the Foreign Office. He worked at the Foreign Office as a special adviser to the foreign secretary, Douglas Hurd, dealing mainly with the politics of the European Union and the Balkans. Michael worked with Swedish politician Carl Bildt, High Representative for Bosnia, as his special adviser and chief spokesman. Michael also worked as Journalist and television producer.

                        Montrose Associates provides its clients with the strategic intelligence, insights and perspective to help them to take the best possible decisions. 

                        Strategic Intelligence by Michael Maclay 22 July 2024
                        Strategic Intelligence by Michael Maclay 22 July 2024
                        Strategic Intelligence by Michael Maclay 22 July 2024
                        Strategic Intelligence by Michael Maclay 22 July 2024
                        Strategic Intelligence by Michael Maclay 22 July 2024
                        Strategic Intelligence by Michael Maclay 22 July 2024
                        Strategic Intelligence by Michael Maclay 22 July 2024
                        Strategic Intelligence by Michael Maclay 22 July 2024
                        Strategic Intelligence by Michael Maclay 22 July 2024
                        Strategic Intelligence by Michael Maclay 22 July 2024
                        Strategic Intelligence by Michael Maclay 22 July 2024
                        Strategic Intelligence by Michael Maclay 22 July 2024
                        Strategic Intelligence by Michael Maclay 22 July 2024
                        Strategic Intelligence by Michael Maclay 22 July 2024
                        Strategic Intelligence by Michael Maclay 22 July 2024
                        Strategic Intelligence by Michael Maclay 22 July 2024

                        To register:

                        All Trinity College Cambridge Fellows, students, alumni or members living in or visiting Japan are more than welcome to join us. To register, or for any enquiries contact us here:

                        • Trinity Japan 21 June 2024

                          Trinity Japan 21 June 2024

                          All Trinity members – Fellows, Past Fellows, students, alumni very welcome

                          On Friday 21 June 2024 at 6pm we will have our dinner in central Tokyo.

                          • 6:00pm – 8:30pm dinner
                          • 8:45pm – nijikai
                          Trinity Japan Dinner on Friday 21 June 2024 @6pm in Tokyo
                          Trinity Japan Dinner on Friday 21 June 2024 @6pm in Tokyo
                          Trinity Japan Dinner on Friday 21 June 2024 @6pm in Tokyo
                          Trinity Japan Dinner on Friday 21 June 2024 @6pm in Tokyo
                          Trinity Japan Dinner on Friday 21 June 2024 @6pm in Tokyo
                          Trinity Japan Dinner on Friday 21 June 2024 @6pm in Tokyo

                          Cost of this meeting will be YEN 11,000 per person including Kaiseki banquet-style dinner and unlimited drinks from a fixed list, nijikai is extra.

                          Registration and prepayment until one week before on Friday 14 June 2024. I will send location details and account details for prepayment to those who register.

                          To register:

                          All Trinity College Cambridge Fellows, students, alumni or members living in or visiting Japan are more than welcome to join us. To register, or for any enquiries contact us here:

                          • Trinity Japan with Dominic Lieven 31 May 2024

                            Trinity Japan with Dominic Lieven 31 May 2024

                            All Trinity members – Fellows, Past Fellows, students, alumni very welcome

                            On Friday 31 May 2024 at 6pm we will have our dinner in central Tokyo.

                            Dominic Lieven is planning to join us.

                            • 6:00pm – 8:30pm dinner
                            • 8:45pm – nijikai

                            Cost of this meeting will be YEN 11,000 per person including Kaiseki banquet-style dinner and unlimited drinks from a fixed list, nijikai is extra.

                            Registration and prepayment until one week before on Friday 24 May 2024. I will send location details and account details for prepayment to those who register.

                            To register:

                            All Trinity College Cambridge Fellows, students, alumni or members living in or visiting Japan are more than welcome to join us. To register, or for any enquiries contact us here:

                            • Trinity Japan with Kanazawa College of Art alumni 10 May 2024

                              Trinity Japan with Kanazawa College of Art alumni 10 May 2024

                              All Trinity members – Fellows, Past Fellows, students, alumni very welcome

                              On Friday 10 May 2024 at 6pm we will have our dinner in central Tokyo this time with Kanazawa College of Art alumni

                              • 6:00pm – 8:30pm dinner
                              • 8:45pm – nijikai

                              Cost of this meeting will be YEN 11,000 per person including Kaiseki banquet-style dinner and unlimited drinks from a fixed list, nijikai is extra.

                              Registration and prepayment until one week before on Friday 3 May 2024. I will send location details and account details for prepayment to those who register.

                              Trinity Japan dinner Friday 10 May 2024 @6pm in Tokyo with Kanazawa College of Art alumni
                              Trinity Japan dinner Friday 10 May 2024 @6pm in Tokyo with Kanazawa College of Art alumni
                              Trinity Japan dinner Friday 10 May 2024 @6pm in Tokyo with Kanazawa College of Art alumni
                              Trinity Japan dinner Friday 10 May 2024 @6pm in Tokyo with Kanazawa College of Art alumni
                              Trinity Japan dinner Friday 10 May 2024 @6pm in Tokyo with Kanazawa College of Art alumni
                              Trinity Japan dinner Friday 10 May 2024 @6pm in Tokyo with Kanazawa College of Art alumni
                              Trinity Japan dinner Friday 10 May 2024 @6pm in Tokyo with Kanazawa College of Art alumni
                              Trinity Japan dinner Friday 10 May 2024 @6pm in Tokyo with Kanazawa College of Art alumni
                              Trinity Japan dinner Friday 10 May 2024 @6pm in Tokyo with Kanazawa College of Art alumni
                              Trinity Japan dinner Friday 10 May 2024 @6pm in Tokyo with Kanazawa College of Art alumni

                              To register:

                              All Trinity College Cambridge Fellows, students, alumni or members living in or visiting Japan are more than welcome to join us. To register, or for any enquiries contact us here:

                              • Trinity Japan お花見 🌸 29 March 2024

                                Trinity Japan お花見 🌸 29 March 2024

                                All Trinity members – Fellows, Past Fellows, students, alumni very welcome

                                On Friday 29 March 2024 at 6pm we will have our お花見 🌸 dinner in central Tokyo.

                                • 6:00pm – 8:30pm dinner
                                • 8:45pm – nijikai

                                Cost of this meeting will be YEN 11,000 per person including Kaiseki banquet-style dinner and unlimited drinks from a fixed list, nijikai is extra.

                                Registration and prepayment until Friday 22 March 2024. I will send location details and account details for prepayment to those who register.

                                Trinity Japan お花見 🌸 meeting Friday 29 March 2024 at 6pm
                                Trinity Japan お花見 🌸 meeting Friday 29 March 2024 at 6pm
                                Trinity Japan お花見 🌸 meeting Friday 29 March 2024 at 6pm
                                Trinity Japan お花見 🌸 meeting Friday 29 March 2024 at 6pm
                                Trinity Japan お花見 🌸 meeting Friday 29 March 2024 at 6pm
                                Trinity Japan お花見 🌸 meeting Friday 29 March 2024 at 6pm

                                To register:

                                All Trinity College Cambridge Fellows, students, alumni or members living in or visiting Japan are more than welcome to join us. To register, or for any enquiries contact us here:

                                • Trinity Japan 1 March 2024

                                  Trinity Japan 1 March 2024

                                  All Trinity members – Fellows, Past Fellows, students, alumni very welcome

                                  On Friday 1 March 2024 at 6pm we will have our next Trinity Japan dinner in central Tokyo.

                                  • 6:00pm – 9:30pm dinner
                                  • 9:45pm – nijikai

                                  Cost of this meeting will be YEN 11,000 per person including Kaiseki banquet-style dinner and unlimited drinks from a fixed list, nijikai is extra.

                                  Registration and prepayment until Friday 23 February 2024. I will send location details and account details for prepayment to those who register.

                                  Trinity Japan on youtube:

                                  https://www.youtube.com/trinityjapan?sub_confirmation=1

                                  Trinity Japan 1 March 2024
                                  Trinity Japan 1 March 2024

                                  To register

                                  All Trinity College Cambridge Fellows, students, alumni or members living in or visiting Japan are more than welcome to join us. To register, or for any enquiries contact us here:

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                                  • Shinnenkai 9 February 2024

                                    Shinnenkai 9 February 2024

                                    All Trinity members – Fellows, Past Fellows, students, alumni very welcome

                                    On Friday 9 February 2024 at 6pm we will have our shinnenkai (New Year 2024) dinner in central Tokyo.

                                    • 6:00pm – 9:30pm dinner
                                    • 9:45pm – nijikai

                                    Cost of this meeting will be YEN 11,000 per person including Kaiseki banquet-style dinner and unlimited drinks from a fixed list, nijikai is extra.

                                    Registration and prepayment until Friday 2 February 2024. I will send location details and account details for prepayment to those who register.

                                    Trinity Japan on youtube:

                                    https://www.youtube.com/trinityjapan?sub_confirmation=1

                                    Trinity Japan new year meeting 9 Feb 2024
                                    Trinity Japan new year meeting 9 Feb 2024
                                    Trinity Japan new year meeting 9 Feb 2024
                                    Trinity Japan new year meeting 9 Feb 2024
                                    Trinity Japan new year meeting 9 Feb 2024
                                    Trinity Japan new year meeting 9 Feb 2024

                                    To register

                                    All Trinity College Cambridge Fellows, students, alumni or members living in or visiting Japan are more than welcome to join us. To register, or for any enquiries contact us here:

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                                    • Mr Andreas Demetriades, Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon (Trinity 1997), 3 February 2024

                                      Mr Andreas Demetriades, Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon (Trinity 1997), 3 February 2024

                                      Mr Andreas Demetriades, Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon, outgoing President at European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (Trinity 1997)

                                      On Saturday 3 February 2024 in central Tokyo.

                                      Trinity dinner with Mr Andreas Demetriades, Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon (Trinity 1997)
                                      Trinity dinner with Mr Andreas Demetriades, Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon (Trinity 1997)
                                      Trinity dinner with Mr Andreas Demetriades, Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon (Trinity 1997)
                                      Trinity dinner with Mr Andreas Demetriades, Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon (Trinity 1997)

                                      Mr Andreas Demetriades video event with Trinity Japan

                                      On youtube:

                                      https://youtu.be/k14YrfgJo_8

                                      To register

                                      All Trinity College Cambridge Fellows, students, alumni or members living in or visiting Japan are more than welcome to join us. To register, or for any enquiries contact us here:

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                                      • Trinity Japan 1 Dec 2023

                                        Trinity Japan 1 Dec 2023

                                        All Trinity members – Fellows, Past Fellows, students, alumni very welcome

                                        On Friday 1 December 2023 at 6pm we will have our dinner meeting in central Tokyo.

                                        Trinity Honorary Fellow Dominic Lieven may join us for this event.

                                        • 6:00pm – 9:30pm dinner
                                        • 9:45pm – nijikai

                                        Cost of this meeting will be YEN 10,000 per person including Kaiseki banquet-style dinner and unlimited drinks from a fixed list, nijikai is extra.

                                        Registration and prepayment until Friday 24 November 2023. I will send location details and account details for prepayment to those who register.

                                        Trinity Japan on youtube:

                                        https://www.youtube.com/trinityjapan?sub_confirmation=1

                                        Trinity Japan meeting 1 Dec 2023 trinityjapan.org
                                        Trinity Japan meeting 1 Dec 2023 trinityjapan.org
                                        Trinity Japan meeting 1 Dec 2023 trinityjapan.org
                                        Trinity Japan meeting 1 Dec 2023 trinityjapan.org
                                        Trinity Japan meeting 1 Dec 2023 trinityjapan.org
                                        Trinity Japan meeting 1 Dec 2023 trinityjapan.org
                                        Trinity Japan meeting 1 Dec 2023 trinityjapan.org
                                        Trinity Japan meeting 1 Dec 2023 trinityjapan.org
                                        Trinity Japan meeting 1 Dec 2023 trinityjapan.org
                                        Trinity Japan meeting 1 Dec 2023 trinityjapan.org

                                        To register

                                        All Trinity College Cambridge Fellows, students, alumni or members living in or visiting Japan are more than welcome to join us. To register, or for any enquiries contact us here:

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                                        • The Revd Dr Michael Banner “Trinity and Slavery” 14 June 2023

                                          The Revd Dr Michael Banner “Trinity and Slavery” 14 June 2023

                                          All Trinity members – Fellows, Past Fellows, students, alumni very welcome

                                          Special dinner with The Revd Dr Michael Banner "Trinity and Slavery" 14 June 2023
                                          Special dinner with The Revd Dr Michael Banner “Trinity and Slavery” 14 June 2023
                                          Special dinner with The Revd Dr Michael Banner "Trinity and Slavery" 14 June 2023
                                          Special dinner with The Revd Dr Michael Banner “Trinity and Slavery” 14 June 2023

                                          On Wednesday 14 June 2023 at 6:00pm we will have a special dinner event with The Revd Dr Michael Banner in Tokyo.

                                          Dr Michael Banner will update us on developments at Trinity and will give us a talk on “Trinity and Slavery”

                                          • 6:00pm – 6:45pm Dr Michael Banner developments at Trinity and “Trinity and Slavery”, discussion
                                          • 6:45pm – 9:00pm dinner
                                          • 9:00pm – nijikai

                                          Cost of this meeting will be YEN 10,000 per person including Kaiseki banquet-style dinner and unlimited drinks from a fixed list, nijikai is extra. We will meet in central Tokyo.

                                          Registration and prepayment until Wednesday 7 June 2023. I will send location details and account details for prepayment to those who register.

                                          Given the Covid-19 situation we will follow all Government and restaurant rules on hygiene. If the situation changes and it becomes necessary to postpone I will notify those who have registered.

                                          The Revd Dr Michael Banner

                                          Dean of Chapel and Fellow,
                                          Director of Studies in Theology,
                                          Chair of Alumni Relations and Development, Trinity College

                                          https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Banner

                                          http://trinitycollegechapel.com/whos-who/michael-banner/

                                          Publications

                                          • The Justification of Science and the Rationality of Religious Belief (OUP, 1992)
                                          • The Practice of Abortion: A Critique (Darton, Longman and Todd, 1999)
                                          • Christian Ethics and Contemporary Moral Problems (CUP, 1999)
                                          • The Doctrine of God and Theological Ethics, ed. Michael Banner and Alan Torrance (Continuum, 2006)
                                          • Christian Ethics: A Brief History (Blackwells, 2009)
                                          • The Ethics of Everyday Life: Moral Theology, Social Anthropology and the Imagination of the Human (OUP, 2014)

                                          Trinity Japan on youtube:

                                          https://www.youtube.com/trinityjapan?sub_confirmation=1

                                          To register

                                          All Trinity College Cambridge Fellows, students, alumni or members living in or visiting Japan are more than welcome to join us. To register, or for any enquiries contact us here:

                                            Copyright (c) 2023 Trinity in Japan Society All Rights Reserved