A Farewell Celebration for Former Principal Toru Okamoto
in New York and Tokyo
To our current students, New York Ikuei Alumni, parents, current and former staff, and everyone who has supported our school —
Thank you for your continued warm support.
We are pleased to announce that we will be holding a farewell celebration in honor of former Principal Toru Okamoto, who has made tremendous contributions to our school over many years. We would like to share what has been decided so far. We hope you will join us in celebrating this occasion.
| NYC Venue | Tokyo Venue | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, November 12, 2026 | Saturday, February 13, 2027 |
| Time | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (ET) | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (JST) |
| Venue | Japan Society | Asakusa View Hotel, Tokyo |
| Format | Ticketed event (fee details will be announced once confirmed) | |
*The NYC date was still to be determined at the time of the first announcement. It has now been confirmed as Thursday, November 12, 2026.
▶ The latest event information is kept on the Alumni page
We would like to make this a heartfelt celebration in appreciation of Mr. Okamoto. We are looking for volunteers to help in the following ways. Please feel free to reach out to the contact below if you’d like to volunteer or have a suggestion.
Help us create a heartfelt celebration by serving as emcee or facilitator on the day of the event.
Offer a musical performance, dance, speech, or other act to help liven up the celebration.
Send a short (about 30-second) congratulatory video or message. We warmly welcome messages from those who live far away and cannot attend in person.
The New York Ikuei Alumni Association was launched to mark our school’s 45th anniversary and connects New York Ikuei Alumni around the world. Registration is free. This is also the place to volunteer for the event or ask any questions about it.
The participation fee, program details, and further updates will be shared on our Alumni page as they are confirmed. Members of the New York Ikuei Alumni Association will also receive direct updates. We encourage you to register today.
▶ See updates on the Alumni page
▶ Learn more & register with the New York Ikuei Alumni Association
Questions or offers to help: alumni@nyikuei.org
We would be grateful if you could help this announcement reach as many New York Ikuei Alumni and former families as possible, by forwarding it or sharing it on social media.
Further details on the program, official participation fee, and RSVP will be shared on the Alumni page as they are confirmed. We greatly appreciate your cooperation and participation.