20260819 An Evening with the Columbia University Women’s Basketball Team

August 19: CUAAJ event

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Celebrating the Lions’ Japan Tour 2026

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | The Peninsula Tokyo

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開催概要

Columbia University Women’s Basketball Teamが、2026 Japan Tourの一環として来日します。Columbia University Alumni Association of JapanCUAAJ)では、チームの東京滞在にあわせ、The Peninsula Tokyoにて歓迎レセプションを開催します。

当日は、Columbia Women’s Basketball Head CoachMegan Griffith氏('07 CC)と、Columbia College ’09卒業生で、Niigata Albirex BB所属、元バスケットボール男子日本代表のKeijuro “KJ” Matsui氏によるFireside Conversationを予定しています。(Profile)

対談終了後は、立食ビュッフェとお飲み物を用意し、選手、コーチ陣、卒業生、ご家族、ご友人との交流の時間を設けます。

Profile of Megan: 

イベント情報

日時

2026819日(水)

会場

The Peninsula Tokyo – Grand Ballroom

住所

東京都千代田区有楽町1-8-1

主催

Columbia University Alumni Association of JapanCUAAJ

プログラム

18:30–18:45 Welcome

18:45–19:15 Fireside Conversation (Profiles for the speakers)

19:15–21:00 Cocktail Reception with Standing Buffet

注記:Fireside Conversationの時間帯は、フリーフロードリンクの提供を一時中断します。

参加費・お申し込み

2026年度CUAAJ年会費納入済会員および同伴家族:13,000円/名

その他の方:15,000円/名

申込締切:2026812日(水)。ただし、定員に達した場合は締切日前に受付を終了します。

お申し込み・お支払いはPeatixにて受け付けます。

Peatix申込ページ

参加費について

本イベントは、The Peninsula Tokyoのご協力のもと開催します。より多くのColumbiaコミュニティの皆様にご参加いただけるよう、参加費を設定しています。

Japan Tour Support(任意)

イベント運営およびチームのJapan Tourに伴う受入れ・交流機会を支援いただける方には、任意のJapan Tour Support110,000円で受け付けます。複数口でのSupportも可能です。Japan Tour Supportのみのお申し込みも可能です。

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CUAAJについて

CUAAJは、日本を拠点とするColumbia University卒業生の同窓会です。本イベントは非会員の方も参加できます。CUAAJへの入会・年会費に関する情報は、CUAAJウェブサイトをご確認ください。

CUAAJウェブサイト

FAQ

参加対象:Columbia University卒業生、CUAAJ会員、そのご家族・ご友人、Columbia Athletics関係者および招待者を対象とします。

参加費に含まれるもの:Fireside Conversation、立食ビュッフェ、お飲み物が含まれます。

お子様の参加:ご家族で参加できます。Peatixで必要人数分のチケットをお申し込みください。

プログラム変更:チームの試合・移動スケジュール等により、登壇者、開始時刻、進行内容が変更となる場合があります。

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 An Evening with the Columbia University Women’s Basketball Team

Celebrating the Lions’ Japan Tour 2026

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | The Peninsula Tokyo

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Event Overview

The Columbia University Women’s Basketball Team will visit Japan as part of its 2026 Japan Tour. To mark the team’s time in Tokyo, the Columbia University Alumni Association of Japan (CUAAJ) will host a welcome reception at The Peninsula Tokyo.

The program will feature a Fireside Conversation with Megan Griffith('07 CC), Head Coach of Columbia Women’s Basketball, and Keijuro “KJ” Matsui ’09CC of Niigata Albirex BB, a former member of the Japan Men’s National Team.

Following the conversation, guests will join members of the team, coaching staff, alumni, families, and friends for a standing buffet reception with beverages.

Event Details

Date

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Venue

The Peninsula Tokyo – Grand Ballroom

Address

1-8-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Host

Columbia University Alumni Association of Japan (CUAAJ)

Program

6:30–6:45 p.m.  Welcome

6:45–7:15 p.m.  Fireside Conversation

7:15–9:00 p.m.  Cocktail Reception with Standing Buffet

Note: Free-flow beverage service will be paused during the Fireside Conversation.

Registration

CUAAJ members who have paid the 2026 annual membership fee, including accompanying family members: ¥13,000 per person

All other guests: ¥15,000 per person

Registration deadline: Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Registration may close earlier if capacity is reached.

Registration and payment will be handled through Peatix.

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A Special Evening Made Possible

With the support of The Peninsula Tokyo, the participation fee has been set to make the event accessible to a broader Columbia community.

Japan Tour Support (Optional)

Guests may add an optional Japan Tour Support contribution of ¥10,000 per unit. Multiple units are welcome. Support will help with the event and the community engagement surrounding the team’s Japan Tour. Japan Tour Support may also be selected without registering to attend the reception.

Support the Japan Tour

About CUAAJ

CUAAJ is the alumni association for Columbia University alumni based in Japan. Non-members are also welcome to attend this event. Information on CUAAJ membership and annual dues is available on the CUAAJ website.

CUAAJ Website

FAQ

Who may attend? Columbia University alumni, CUAAJ members, their families and friends, members of the Columbia Athletics community, and invited guests.

What is included? Admission to the Fireside Conversation, the standing buffet, and beverages.

May children attend? Yes. Families are welcome. Please obtain the appropriate number of Peatix tickets for all accompanying guests.

Could the program change? Yes. Speakers, timing, and program elements may change based on the team’s game and travel schedule.

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WHEN
August 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9pm
WHERE

The Peninsula Tokyo

1-8 1 Yurakucho Chiyoda-ku Tokyo
Grand Ball Room
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006
Japan