Discovering the Berlitz Method

    42 years since we all arrnived in Tokyo for ETP IV

                               - for what turned out to be an unforgetable experience!                                                                                                                                                                     

Here are a few of the gang hard at it trying 

to learn Japanese through the Berlitz Method.

 The King of Brands Visiting Japan 

Peter Thewlis based in Singapore continues his globe trotting around Asia promoting top fashion and lifestyle brands. He gets to Japan 2/3 times a year and took time out to meet and catch up on all things ETP.

For our evening meet-up we sheltered of of a typhoon (in a bar of course!) that was drenching the Tokyo area. Here is the end of the night photo of Anthony, Peter & Dermot. 

Anyone else planning a vist?  - do let us know! (the bar never closes ;-)

ETP4s going strong as they age like a vintage wine (. . while still managing to look like a freshly poured Heineken :-)

 

Kars, Anthony & Dermot

A chance to meet up with Kars Meyboom on a recent night in Tokyo during his annual sky trip to Japan.

Chriostmas Greetings 2024

 

Christmas Greetings 2024

 

Christmas Greetings 2024

 

Christmas Greetings 2024

 

Invitation to the ETP Alumni Gathering with the EU Delegation in Japan

( From ETPA Board in Japan)

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming ETP Alumni Gathering, in collaboration with the EU Delegation in Japan. This event will take place at the beautiful Europa House and provide a unique opportunity to network with representatives from the EU Delegation’s Economic Office.

Event Details:

- Date: November 29 (Friday)

-  Time: 17:00-18:30

-  Venue: Europa House, Tokyo

- Adress: 4 Chome-6-28 Minamiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0047 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/QJ5hmRMQZKvkXmqS9)

Please confirm your attendance by filling out the form below. We kindly request your response by November 15.

Please reply here your attendance here: https://forms.gle/orRPcLnnqW1zSNsn8

We look forward to welcoming you to this special event and sharing an evening of connections and collaboration.

Warm regards,  

Your ETPA board member

P.S.: As our database is still missing the latest contact details for many ETP Alumni we urge you to spread this invitation to all your known ETP Alumni contacts to ensure the greatest turnout.

If you are not in the database yet, you can sign-up here: http://eepurl.com/gRp6F9 (but keep this exclusive to ETP Alumni)

We are looking forward to meeting again and networking with as many ETP Alumni as possible. 

For any further questions please send an email to etpa.board@gmail.com

 To keep trace ?

 (from Christian Warocquier)

"A little message to let you know that we met our friend Petros (Peter) in Athens when we visited a few days ago with Sylvie my wife.

Not such a big deal, but I thought we might post a picture or two on our ETP 4 blog.. just to keep trace."

Kars & David visitng Japan (February 2024)

 With the visit to Tokyo of Kars Meyboom (from Sydney) and David Blume (from Vancouver), we chose to celebate our lasting friendships over a few pints in the 'Failte 'Irish pub in Shibuya.

[We will always have a warm welcome for ETP4ers visiting Tokyo]

Back L- R: Anthony Tully, Jean Barthelemy, Dermot Killoran, David Blume & Kars Meyboom (plus local friend Kevin Mcauliffe)

Ladies L-R: Yumiko Killoran, Hiroko Tully & Hiroko Blume 

 

Jos van der Valk surviving very well!!

 Jos extended his recent trip to Japan now that he has officially become retired, but is still very active.

He had a few moments to spare from his Japan wide travels and stopped by Dermot's photo studio (Calderwood Images) to take a few casual photos. You will easily recognise Jos as you can see he hasn't changed much in 40 years.

But as we all recall he was in the 'blooming' business so that must be his secret!

 

Photos from our small, but memorable ETP 4 Re-Union Dinner in Tokyo on Saturday 11th November 2023

 ETP 4 Tokyo 40th Re-Union on Saturday 11th November 2023

Click Video Link  -->   https://youtu.be/5Xs8Y_vFbcI?si=Sfz8L3ck-uMam0tc

                                          ETP4 Friday 10th November 2023 in Tokyo

Gabriel Consigny and his Wife Yoko visiting Tokyo (Sept 2023).

Gabriel was back in Japan on a short visit we had got together over dinner with Anthony Tully, Hiroko Tully, Gerhard Schramek, Jean Barthelemy & Dermot Killoran.

It was a very pleasant evening ... and a big ooophisaashiburi ... exchanging ETP-IV stories and experiences. (well as much as we could recall :-)

Good Memories from 1992

 Old photos bring back forgotten memories!

Henning Kage as we remember him together with his wife Etsuko-san

ETO Alumni Association Network Party (Jan 2020 in Tokyo)

L-R Remco Aberson (ETP-30), Dermot Killoran (ETP-4), Anthony Tully (EPT-4), John Camilleri (ETP-30) & Stefan Nusperling (ETP-30).
The last ETP Programme in Japan ended some 5-years ago and participants from that last programme (ETP-30) are keen to revitalise the ETP Alumni Association and make it relevent to all who have particiapted since the inception. We hope to get more information on their aims and activities and will announce it when available.

Shinnen... from Jean-Pierre

It’s good to hear from all of you again at this time of the year.

The time I found how to post something again to this  blog, Christmas was gone!... Luckily, Dermot was there, to remind me the procedure. 

So, with this "natsukashii" winter view of Kyoto, I hope you all had a nice Christmas, and wish all ETP members, families and friends a very Happy Holiday Season.

I was very sad to hear of Henning’s passing and wish to express my deepest sympathy to Etsuko.

I am keen to meet with many of you next spring in Brussels. It’s coming quite soon now…

Warmest wishes to all,

Jean-Pierre