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英語の後に日本語が続きますPlease plan to join us for a very special B4B event to benefit children in Tohoku affected by the disaster.The evening was originally planned to be a celebration of the 2 year anniversary of Beers for Books with Room to Read founder John Wood, but now is not the time to celebrate considering the devastation in Tohoku and the huge number of those affected, including small children.We will use the date instead to focus on relief for children affected by the earthquake and aim to…See More

Calling all food lovers . . . Vegetable Cafe Rush uses fresh, local, organically grown produce to create fresh, delicious meals. Come out to enjoy a terrific meal while creating books for children. For each drink purchased on May 21st, Cafe RUSH will donate 100 Yen to create a treasured book for children in the developing world. More details to follow.See More

Refuel & rehydrate after the Paracup at the Green Sheep, an Irish Pub less than 10 minutes walk from Yokohama Station. Not running in the Paracup? Then just come by and enjoy an afternoon of Irish beverages and food, all for the cause of creating books for children in the developing world!See More

Come enjoy making books at a fine British Pub in Yokohama. Full Monty has a nice selection of beers and ciders. On Friday, March 26th 100 Yen will be donated for each beverage purchased. Full Monty is 3 minutes walk from JR Kannai Station & 8 minutes from Nihon-odori Stn (Yokohama Subway Line). It is next to Yokohama Stadium. Come on out for fun and fundraising!

日本語 は英文の下をご覧下さい。Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for a VERY special Beers for Books celebration with Room to Read founder John Wood at one of Tokyo's finest traditional Japanese-style venues, Happo-en.John will make a short presentation around 9PM and will share with you some of the latest developments with Room to Read and together we'll honor the magic of books and the power of literacy in a really fun way.Not only will we be celebrating the 1st year since the launch of Beers for…See More

Step into another world when you enter IRORI Balinese Bar & Restaurant. The decor, the aroma, and the ambience will transport you to the tropics.On Friday, February 19th, IRORI will donate 100 yen from every drink to the cause of children's literacy. Please join us for an evening of fun and fundraising!IRORI is less than 5 minutes walk from Fujisawa Station, easily accessible via JR or Odakyu trains.See More

February's cold weather got you down? Dreaming of summer days at the beach? Join us at Vahanas Hawaiian Style Bar in Zushi for an evening of music, beer, and fun! Break out your best Aloha shirts and grass skirts and come make some books for children.Directions: Exit JR Zushi or Shin Zushi Stations and head towards the Zushi Ginza. At the end of the Ginza there is a traffic signal. Cross the street and turn left. One block ahead of you on the right you will see Vahanas, a groovy beach bar with…See More

Let's start off the new year with some delicious yakitori and some beers for books! Mark your calendar for a Shonan party Thursday, January 28, 2010.DIRECTIONS: ①Head to the North Exit of Chigasaki Station. ②Go down the stairs in front of Doutor Coffee and turn left. Pass a flower shop and a bakery, cross the street. ③Turn right and go along the sidewalk. ④Turn left at the corner of the Yokohama Bank and go straight. Cross the street at the traffic light and you will see a red brick building on…See More

Enjoy an evening of Cool Jazz and Cocktails at The Bar Main, 3 minutes walk from JR Chigasaki Station. For each drink purchased on Saturday, November 21st, The Bar Main will donate 100 yen to Room to Read's Local Language Publishing Program. Remember, filling your glass fills bookshelves for children! For more information please contact Masami and Diane at rtrshonan@yahoo.com.DIRECTIONS: Please take the South Exit from Chigasaki Station. Go down the stairs to your right and continue walking…See More

Mark your calendars for another Shonan party! This time we'll gather at Chigasaki Issho, a great izakaya right next to Chigasaki Station. On Sunday, October 25th from 5 p.m. to closing, the management will donate 100 yen for each drink to Room to Read. Come on out for a fun night - filling your glass fills bookshelves for children!See More

Come enjoy a delicious Italian buffet dinner at the beach in Enoshima. This is a great location to enjoy a late summer sunset over the ocean! For each drink purchased, iL CHIANTI BEACHE will donate 100 Yen to Room to Read.Cocktails from 5-7 p.m. Dinner buffet served 7-10 p.m., last drink orders 10 p.m. Try to make it by 6 p.m. for sunset views!2,000 Yen admission includes buffet (children under 12 free).PLEASE RSVP to Diane & Masami at rtrshonan@yahoo.com by September 4.If you are coming…See More

Yokohama’s first Beers for Books! Please come to Benny’s Place in Motomachi. Benny’s is an American style sports bar that serves beers, wines, and cocktails along with great barbecue, nachos, chicken wings, and many other delicious dishes. It's just a 5 minute walk from JR Ishikawacho Station. At Benny's you can eat, drink, play darts, and meet new people in a casual, friendly atmosphere.Benny's is a long time sponsor of a Cambodian orphange and is happy to extend their support to Room to Read.…See More