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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260228T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260228T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T223616
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UID:4511-1772298000-1772301600@swisskansai.org
SUMMARY:47th Annual General Meeting (AGM)
DESCRIPTION:Dear members and friends\, we wish you all a happy new year. With the new year already well under way we will start our event calendar with the 47th Annual General Meeting. We cordially invite you to this official event which will be held in the offices of Swissnex in Japan located in the Consulate of Switzerland in Osaka. \nPlease check here for the agenda as well as the official documents. \nThe meeting is open to members only\, and there is no fee. \nFollowing the official meeting\, starting from 6:00pm\, we will move to a nearby Izakaya. To this gathering all are welcome\, members\, as well as guests. The expected cost for this event is about ¥7\,000\, including ‘nomi-hōdai’. \nIn order to allow us to plan for this event\, please complete the following registration: \nDeadline for registration has passed. However online participation is still possible.
URL:https://swisskansai.org/event/agm-2026/
LOCATION:Swissnex in Japan\, 北区 堂島1-1-5 梅田新道ビル 1F\, Osaka\, Osaka\, 530-0003\, Japan
CATEGORIES:AGM
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251214T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251214T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T223616
CREATED:20250608T101312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T024401Z
UID:4333-1765720800-1765735200@swisskansai.org
SUMMARY:Raclette Party with visit from Saint Nicholas 2025
DESCRIPTION:Dear Members and Friends\, \nThe Swiss Society of the Kansai cordially invites you to our annual Raclette Party with a special visit from Santa Claus. This year we will be returning to the familiar confines of the Kobe Regatta & Athletic Club (KRAC) in Sannomiya. \nThis event is open to all members\, friends of the Swiss Society and their guests. Let’s get together to say hello to Santa and wind down the old year with a “Raclette”\, a very traditional Swiss dish. This is a popular event and seating is limited. So be sure to apply early. \nOur program\n\n2 p.m. — Opening\, Apero\n3 p.m. — Santa Claus will visit the children\n4 p.m. — Swiss Raclette dinner\n\nReminder — Please use public transportation\, if you plan to drink alcohol \nContribution\nAs the Society will be providing the dessert\, we would kindly like to ask you to consider making a contribution to our buffet. If you are able to do so\, please indicate it on the registration form below. Thank you! \nSanta message\nIf you would like Santa to address your child at the event\, make sure to provide us with a customized message along with your registration. Please make sure to include the following information: \n\nName and age of the child\nPreferred language: English\, German\, Spanish\, and Japanese are available\n\nNote that we must receive the messages at least 3 days in advance\, to give Santa sufficient time to prepare. Late messages cannot be accepted. Use the separate form to send us your message. \nRegistration for the Raclette Party with a visit from St. Nicholas 2025\nThe deadline for registration has passed. See you at the KR&AC on Sunday December 14. \nWhile the participation fee can be paid on site\, we welcome payments made by direct bank deposit. \n 
URL:https://swisskansai.org/event/raclette-party-with-visit-from-saint-nicholas-2025/
LOCATION:KRAC\, Chuo Ward\, Hachimandori\, 2 Chome−1−20 神戸リガッタアンドアスレチッククラブ\, Kobe\, Hyogo\, 651-0085\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Santa Claus
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251018T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251018T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T223616
CREATED:20250608T101231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T122902Z
UID:4330-1760783400-1760801400@swisskansai.org
SUMMARY:Autumn BBQ 2025
DESCRIPTION:We cordially invite you to our traditional Autumn BBQ. \nOkuike is a beautiful picnic- and playground located in the Ashiya Highlands. Come and enjoy our traditional food\, including the famous cervelats\, bratwursts\, Swiss wines\, as well as the good company and let your kids play on the vast grounds. Bring along your friends! \nWeather\nRain or shine\, we will be there! \nGetting there\nOkuike can be reached by public transportation using the Hankyu Bus from Hankyu Ashiyagawa station\, or by car using the Royu Driveway to Arima (toll required). \nReminder: Driving under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited in Japan. If you plan to drink alcohol\, do use public transportation! \nFood contributions from participants\nOur aim is to provide a culinary experience\, offering many different dishes and desserts. You can help us with your contribution to our selection\, be it a homemade dish—appetizer\, potato salad\, pasta salad\, green salad\, etc.—or a cake or other dessert. Costs can be reimbursed against receipts. Please let us know on the registration form\, if you will make a contribution. \n\nPre-orders have ended. \n\nRegistration for BBQ\nThe deadline for registration has ended. \nThe participation fee will be collected on site. It is all inclusive—venue fee\, food and drinks\, Swiss wine\, beer\, soft drinks\, desserts\, tea\, and coffee. However we welcome payments made by direct bank deposit. \n 
URL:https://swisskansai.org/event/autumn-bbq-2025/
LOCATION:Okuike\, 芦屋 奥池園地\, Ashiya\, Hyogo\, 659-0004\, Japan
CATEGORIES:BBQ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250801T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250801T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T223616
CREATED:20250127T091048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T053429Z
UID:4327-1754073000-1754083800@swisskansai.org
SUMMARY:Swiss National Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 1st of August\, our Swiss National Day\, is approaching! The Swiss Society of the Kansai cordially invites you and your guests to attend the celebration party at Kitano Club Sola in Kitano-cho. Please come and join us at this beautiful venue overlooking the Kobe skyline. \nOur program:\n18:30 Reception and Apéro — wine generously offered by the Embassy of Switzerland \n19:00 Official Program \nOpening address by Herbert Bucher\, President of the Swiss Society of the Kansai \nRecorded speech by the Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter\, followed by the Swiss and Japanese National Anthems \nSpeech from official representative of Switzerland\, Ambassador Dubach \nJoint-Kampai by official representative of Japan\, Ambassador Misawa and official representative of Switzerland\, Consul Moesner \n19:30 Buffet dinner with free-flowing drinks — wine\, beer\, soft drinks\, coffee\, and tea \nEntertainment / Tombola — Each participant gets a free tombola ticket at the entrance. This might be your lucky day! \n21:30 Close \nPlease use public transportation if you plan to drink alcohol! \n\nRegistration for the Swiss National Day Party on August 1\, 2025\n[The deadline for registration has passed.] \nWhile the participation fee can be paid on site\, we welcome payments made by direct bank deposit. \n 
URL:https://swisskansai.org/event/swiss-national-day-2025/
LOCATION:Kitano Club Sola\, 1 Chome-5-4 Kitanocho\, Chuo Ward\, Kobe\, Hyogo\, 650-0002\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Swiss National Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250517T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250517T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T223616
CREATED:20250127T091017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T044512Z
UID:4325-1747477800-1747495800@swisskansai.org
SUMMARY:Spring BBQ 2025
DESCRIPTION:We cordially invite you to our traditional Spring BBQ. \nOkuike is a beautiful picnic- and playground located in the Ashiya Highlands. Come and enjoy our traditional food\, including the famous cervelats\, bratwursts\, Swiss wines\, as well as the good company and let your kids play on the vast grounds. Bring along your friends! \nWeather\nRain or shine\, we will be there! \nGetting there\nOkuike can be reached by public transportation using the Hankyu Bus from Hankyu Ashiyagawa station\, or by car using the Royu Driveway to Arima (toll required). \nReminder: Driving under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited in Japan. If you plan to drink alcohol\, do use public transportation! \nFood contributions from participants\nOur aim is to provide a culinary experience\, offering many different dishes and desserts. You can help us with your contribution to our selection\, be it a homemade dish—appetizer\, potato salad\, pasta salad\, green salad\, etc.—or a cake or other dessert. Costs can be reimbursed against receipts. Please let us know on the registration form\, if you will make a contribution. \n\nIs your home supply of sausages and meatloaf low? Then you’re in luck! This time we will again offer pre-ordering of sausages and meatloaf. Just use the pre-order form\, make sure to submit it by April 28\, and come to pick up your order at the BBQ. \n\nRegistration for BBQ\nThe deadline for registration is Wednesday May 15. Please note that we will need to charge a cancellation fee\, for any cancellations received after this date. \nThe participation fee will be collected on site. It is all inclusive—venue fee\, food and drinks\, Swiss wine\, beer\, soft drinks\, desserts\, tea\, and coffee. However we welcome payments made by direct bank deposit. \nRegistration is now closed
URL:https://swisskansai.org/event/spring-bbq-2025/
LOCATION:Okuike\, 芦屋 奥池園地\, Ashiya\, Hyogo\, 659-0004\, Japan
CATEGORIES:BBQ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250301T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250301T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T223616
CREATED:20250127T024007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T113253Z
UID:4323-1740848400-1740852000@swisskansai.org
SUMMARY:46th Annual General Meeting (AGM)
DESCRIPTION:Dear members and friends\, we wish you all a happy new year. With the new year already well under way we will start our event calendar with the 46th Annual General Meeting. We cordially invite you to this official event which will be held in the offices of Swissnex in Japan located in the Consulate of Switzerland in Osaka. \nPlease check here for the agenda as well as the official documents. \nWhile the meeting is open to members only\, following the official meeting\, starting from 6:00pm\, we will move to a nearby Izakaya. To this gathering all are welcome\, members\, as well as guests. The expected cost for this event is about ¥6\,000\, including ‘nomi-hōdai’. \nIn order to allow us to plan for this event\, please complete the following registration: \nDeadline for registration: Wednesday February 26
URL:https://swisskansai.org/event/agm-2025/
LOCATION:Swissnex in Japan\, 北区 堂島1-1-5 梅田新道ビル 1F\, Osaka\, Osaka\, 530-0003\, Japan
CATEGORIES:AGM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241208T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241208T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T223616
CREATED:20240130T131301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T131322Z
UID:4194-1733666400-1733680800@swisskansai.org
SUMMARY:Raclette Party with visit from Saint Nicholas 2024
DESCRIPTION:Dear Members and Friends\, \nThe Swiss Society of the Kansai cordially invites you to our annual Raclette Party with a special visit from Santa Claus. This year we will be holding our event at the Kobe Club in Kitano-cho. \nThis event is open to all members\, friends of the Swiss Society and their guests. Let’s get together to say hello to Santa and wind down the old year with a “Raclette”\, a very traditional Swiss dish. This is a popular event and seating is limited. So be sure to apply early. \nOur program\n\n2 p.m. — Opening\, Apero\n3 p.m. — Santa Claus will visit the children\n4 p.m. — Swiss Raclette dinner\n\nReminder — Please use public transportation\, if you plan to drink alcohol \nSanta message\nIf you would like Santa to address your child at the event\, make sure to provide us with a customized message along with your registration. Please make sure to include the following information: \n\nName and age of the child\nPreferred language: English\, German\, Spanish\, and Japanese are available\n\nNote that we must receive the messages at least 3 days in advance\, to give Santa sufficient time to prepare. Late messages cannot be accepted. Use the separate form to send us your message. \nRegistration for the Raclette party with a visit from St. Nicolas 2024\nThe deadline for registration is Tuesday\, December 3. Please note that we will need to charge a cancellation fee for any cancellations received after this date. \nWhile the participation fee can be paid on site\, we welcome payments made by direct bank deposit. \nRegistration is now closed.
URL:https://swisskansai.org/event/raclette-party-with-visit-from-saint-nicholas-2024/
LOCATION:Kobe Club\, 4-15-1 Kitanochō\, Chūō-ku\, Kobe\, Hyōgo\, 650-002\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Santa Claus
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241019T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241019T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T223616
CREATED:20240130T131238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T235435Z
UID:4192-1729333800-1729351800@swisskansai.org
SUMMARY:Autumn BBQ 2024
DESCRIPTION:We cordially invite you to our traditional Autumn BBQ. \nOkuike is a beautiful picnic- and playground located in the Ashiya Highlands. Come and enjoy our traditional food\, including the famous cervelats\, bratwursts\, Swiss wines\, as well as the good company and let your kids play on the vast grounds. Bring along your friends! \nWeather\nRain or shine\, we will be there! \nGetting there\nOkuike can be reached by public transportation using the Hankyu Bus from Hankyu Ashiyagawa station\, or by car using the Royu Driveway to Arima (toll required). \nReminder: Driving under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited in Japan. If you plan to drink alcohol\, do use public transportation! \nFood contributions from participants\nOur aim is to provide a culinary experience\, offering many different dishes and desserts. You can help us with your contribution to our selection\, be it a homemade dish—appetizer\, potato salad\, pasta salad\, green salad\, etc.—or a cake or other dessert. Costs can be reimbursed against receipts. Please let us know on the registration form\, if you will make a contribution. \n\nPre-order for sausage has ended. Please come and pick up your pre-orders at the BBQ. \n\nRegistration for BBQ\nThe deadline for registration has passed. See you all at the BBQ! \nThe participation fee will be collected on site. It is all inclusive—venue fee\, food and drinks\, Swiss wine\, beer\, soft drinks\, desserts\, tea\, and coffee. However we welcome payments made by direct bank deposit.
URL:https://swisskansai.org/event/autumn-bbq-2024/
LOCATION:Okuike\, 芦屋 奥池園地\, Ashiya\, Hyogo\, 659-0004\, Japan
CATEGORIES:BBQ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240803T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240803T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T223616
CREATED:20240130T131211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T152001Z
UID:4190-1722706200-1722717000@swisskansai.org
SUMMARY:Swiss National Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate the Swiss National Day together! \nThe 1st of August\, our Swiss National Day\, is approaching! The Swiss Society of the Kansai cordially invites you and your guests to attend the celebration party at the Kobe Club. In order to avoid the summer heat the event will be held indoor in the Ballroom of the Kobe Club. \nPlease note that the Kobe Club will undergo a major reconstruction at the end of this year and will be closed for 2 years. This may be the last opportunity to visit the ‘old’ Kobe Club\, before the re-opening of the new Kobe Club in early 2027! \nOur program:\n17:30 Reception and Apéro — wine generously offered by the Embassy of Switzerland \n18:00 Official Program \n+ Opening address by Herbert Bucher President of the Swiss Society of the Kansai \n+ Recorded speech by the Swiss President Viola Amherd\, followed by the Swiss and Japanese National Anthems \n+ Official speech and Kampai by the official Swiss representative \n18:30 Sit-down dinner prepared by the Chef of the Kobe Club with free-flowing drinks — wine\, beer\, soft drinks\, coffee\, and tea \n19:30 Entertainment and Tombola — Each participant gets a free tombola ticket at the entrance. This might be your lucky day \nPlease use public transportation if you plan to drink alcohol! \n\nRegistration for the Swiss National Day Party on August 3\, 2024\nRegistration is now closed. \nWhile the participation fee can be paid on site\, we welcome payments made by direct bank deposit. \n 
URL:https://swisskansai.org/event/swiss-national-day-2024/
LOCATION:Kobe Club\, 4-15-1 Kitanochō\, Chūō-ku\, Kobe\, Hyōgo\, 650-002\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Swiss National Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240518T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240518T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T223616
CREATED:20240130T131134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T072934Z
UID:4188-1716028200-1716046200@swisskansai.org
SUMMARY:Spring BBQ 2024
DESCRIPTION:We cordially invite you to our traditional Spring BBQ. \nOkuike is a beautiful picnic- and playground located in the Ashiya Highlands. Come and enjoy our traditional food\, including the famous cervelats\, bratwursts\, Swiss wines\, as well as the good company and let your kids play on the vast grounds. Bring along your friends! \nWeather\nRain or shine\, we will be there! \nGetting there\nOkuike can be reached by public transportation using the Hankyu Bus from Hankyu Ashiyagawa station\, or by car using the Royu Driveway to Arima (toll required). \nReminder: Driving under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited in Japan. If you plan to drink alcohol\, do use public transportation! \nFood contributions from participants\nOur aim is to provide a culinary experience\, offering many different dishes and desserts. You can help us with your contribution to our selection\, be it a homemade dish—appetizer\, potato salad\, pasta salad\, green salad\, etc.—or a cake or other dessert. Costs can be reimbursed against receipts. Please let us know on the registration form\, if you will make a contribution. \n\nThe deadline for pre-ordering of sausages has passed. We can no longer accept pre-orders. \n\nRegistration for BBQ\nThe deadline for registration is Wednesday May 15. Please note that we will need to charge a cancellation fee\, for any cancellations received after this date. \nThe participation fee will be collected on site. It is all inclusive—venue fee\, food and drinks\, Swiss wine\, beer\, soft drinks\, desserts\, tea\, and coffee. However we welcome payments made by direct bank deposit. \nRegistration for the BBQ is now closed. \n\n 
URL:https://swisskansai.org/event/spring-bbq-2024/
LOCATION:Okuike\, 芦屋 奥池園地\, Ashiya\, Hyogo\, 659-0004\, Japan
CATEGORIES:BBQ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240302T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240302T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T223616
CREATED:20240130T082156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T023909Z
UID:4186-1709398800-1709409600@swisskansai.org
SUMMARY:45th Annual General Meeting (AGM)
DESCRIPTION:Our first event of the year is coming up. We—the committee of the Swiss Society of the Kansai (SSOK)—cordially invite you to the 44th Annual General Meeting. This official event will be followed by an apéro and buffet dinner:\n\nDate: Saturday\, March 2\, 2024\nVenue: Swissnex in Japan\,  Umeda Shinmichi Bldg.\, Osaka\nProgram:\n\n5:00pm AGM — members only\n6:00pm Dinner — members and guests are welcome\n\n\n\nOfficial documents for the event can be found here. \n\nRegistration is now closed
URL:https://swisskansai.org/event/agm-2024/
LOCATION:Swissnex in Japan\, 北区 堂島1-1-5 梅田新道ビル 1F\, Osaka\, Osaka\, 530-0003\, Japan
CATEGORIES:AGM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231203T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231203T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T223616
CREATED:20230203T112214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T090924Z
UID:4024-1701615600-1701630000@swisskansai.org
SUMMARY:Raclette Party with visit from Saint Nicholas 2023
DESCRIPTION:Dear Members and Friends\, \nThe Swiss Society of the Kansai cordially invites you to our annual Raclette Party with a special visit from Santa Claus. \nThis event is open to all members\, friends of the Swiss Society and their guests. Let’s get together to say hello to Santa and wind down the old year with a “Raclette”\, a very traditional Swiss dish. This is a popular event and seating is limited. So be sure to apply early. \nOur program\n\n3 p.m. — Opening\, Apero\n4 p.m. — Santa Claus will visit the children\n5 p.m. — Swiss Raclette dinner\n\nReminder — Please use public transportation\, if you plan to drink alcohol \nSanta message\nIf you would like Santa to address your child at the event\, makes sure to provide us with a customized message along with your registration. Please make sure to include the following information: \n\nName and age of the child\nPreferred language: English\, German\, Spanish\, and Japanese are available\n\nNote that we must receive the messages at least 3 days in advance\, to give Santa sufficient time to prepare. Late messages cannot be accepted. \nRegistration for the Raclette party with a visit from St. Nicolas 2023\nRegistration Deadline: Tuesday\, November 28 \nWhile the participation fee can be paid on site\, we welcome payments made by direct bank deposit. \nRegistration is now closed
URL:https://swisskansai.org/event/raclette-party-with-visit-from-saint-nicholas-2023/
LOCATION:KRAC\, Chuo Ward\, Hachimandori\, 2 Chome−1−20 神戸リガッタアンドアスレチッククラブ\, Kobe\, Hyogo\, 651-0085\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Santa Claus
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231014T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231014T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T223616
CREATED:20230203T112043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230910T075221Z
UID:4022-1697279400-1697297400@swisskansai.org
SUMMARY:Autumn BBQ 2023
DESCRIPTION:We cordially invite you to our traditional Autumn BBQ. \nOkuike is a beautiful picnic- and playground located in the Ashiya Highlands. Come and enjoy our traditional food\, including the famous cervelats\, bratwursts\, Swiss wines\, as well as the good company and let your kids play on the vast grounds. Bring along your friends! \nWeather\nRain or shine\, we will be there! \nGetting there\nOkuike can be reached by public transportation using the Hankyu Bus from Hankyu Ashiyagawa station\, or by car using the Royu Driveway to Arima (toll required). \nReminder: Driving under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited in Japan. If you plan to drink alcohol\, do use public transportation! \nFood contributions from participants\nOur aim is to provide a culinary experience\, offering many different dishes and desserts. You can help us with your contribution to our selection\, be it a homemade dish—appetizer\, potato salad\, pasta salad\, green salad\, etc.—or a cake or other dessert. Costs can be reimbursed against receipts. Please let is know if you will make a contribution on the registration form. \nThe participation fee will be collected on site. It is all inclusive—venue fee\, food and drinks\, Swiss wine\, beer\, soft drinks\, desserts\, tea\, and coffee. However we welcome payments made by direct bank deposit. \n\nIs your home supply of sausages and meatloaf low? Then you’re in luck! This time we will again offer pre-ordering of sausages and meatloaf. Just use the pre-order form\, make sure to submit it by September 23\, and come to pick up your order at the BBQ. \n\nRegistration for BBQ\n\n\nPre-orders for Sausages and Meatloaf\nUse the pre-order form.
URL:https://swisskansai.org/event/autumn-bbq-2023/
LOCATION:Okuike\, 芦屋 奥池園地\, Ashiya\, Hyogo\, 659-0004\, Japan
CATEGORIES:BBQ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230729T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T223616
CREATED:20230408T024906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T050841Z
UID:4020-1690651800-1690660800@swisskansai.org
SUMMARY:Swiss National Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate the Swiss National Day together! \nThe 1st of August\, our Swiss National Day\, is approaching! The Swiss Society of the Kansai cordially invites you and your guests to attend the celebration party at the Kobe Club. In order to avoid the summer heat the event will be held indoor in the Ballroom of the Kobe Club. \nOur program:\n17:30 Reception and Apéro — wine generously offered by the Embassy of Switzerland \n18:00 Official Program \n+ Opening address by Herbert Bucher President of the Swiss Society of the Kansai \n+ Official speech by the Ambassador of Switzerland Dr. Andreas Baum \n+ Recorded speech by the Swiss President Alain Berset\, followed by the Swiss and Japanese National Anthems \n+ Kanpai by Swiss Consul Dr. Felix Moesner\, CEO of Swissnex in Japan \n18:30 Buffet dinner prepared by the Chef of the Kobe Club with free-flowing drinks — wine\, beer\, soft drinks\, coffee\, and tea \n+ Special entertainment performance by Samurai Artist Kamui \nThe Way of the Samurai \n19:30 Tombola — Each participant gets a free tombola ticket at the entrance. This might be your lucky day \nPlease use public transportation if you plan to drink alcohol! \n\nRegistration for the Swiss National Day Party on July 29\, 2023\nWhile the participation fee can be paid on site\, we welcome payments made by direct bank deposit. \nRegistration is now closed.
URL:https://swisskansai.org/event/swiss-national-day-2023/
LOCATION:Kobe Club\, 4-15-1 Kitanochō\, Chūō-ku\, Kobe\, Hyōgo\, 650-002\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Swiss National Day
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230513T103000
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SUMMARY:Spring BBQ 2023
DESCRIPTION:We cordially invite you to our traditional Spring BBQ. \nOkuike is a beautiful picnic- and playground located in the Ashiya Highlands. Come and enjoy our traditional food\, including the famous cervelats\, bratwursts\, Swiss wines\, as well as the good company and let your kids play on the vast grounds. Bring along your friends! \nWeather\nRain or shine\, we will be there! \nGetting there\nOkuike can be reached by public transportation using the Hankyu Bus from Hankyu Ashiyagawa station\, or by car using the Royu Driveway to Arima (toll required). \nReminder: Driving under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited in Japan. If you plan to drink alcohol\, do use public transportation! \nFood contributions from participants\nOur aim is to provide a culinary experience\, offering many different dishes and desserts. You can help us with your contribution to our selection\, be it a homemade dish—appetizer\, potato salad\, pasta salad\, green salad\, etc.—or a cake or other dessert. Costs can be reimbursed against receipts. Please let is know if you will make a contribution on the registration form. \nThe participation fee will be collected on site. It is all inclusive—venue fee\, food and drinks\, Swiss wine\, beer\, soft drinks\, desserts\, tea\, and coffee. However we welcome payments made by direct bank deposit. \n\nIs your home supply of sausages and meatloaf low? Then you’re in luck! This time we will again offer pre-ordering of sausages and meatloaf. Just use the pre-order form\, make sure to submit it by April 22\, and come to pick up your order at the BBQ. \n\nRegistration for BBQ\nDear members and friends\, Thank you for the unprecedented interest in our event. Registration is now closed. Please consider joining us next time. \n\nPre-orders for sausages and meatloaf are closed. \n 
URL:https://swisskansai.org/event/spring-bbq-2023/
LOCATION:Okuike\, 芦屋 奥池園地\, Ashiya\, Hyogo\, 659-0004\, Japan
CATEGORIES:BBQ
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