Tetsuya Sogo (十河哲也)

November 24, 2023: The Kansai branch alumni reunion of “Wakei Juku (和敬塾),” a student dormitory in Tokyo, was held in Osaka. It was a lot of fun to have alumni from a wide range of age groups come together and talk. The meeting was held in Shinsaibashi, a downtown area in Osaka where many young people gather. https://tedsogo1996.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-24-2023-kansai-branch-alumni.html?m=1

October 28, 2023: For the first time in 40 years, I attended a reunion at "Wakei Juku (和敬塾)", a student dormitory in Tokyo. On this occasion, I also visited the Kenseikan (拳誠館) Karate dojo. https://tedsogo1996.blogspot.com/2023/10/october-28-2023-wakei-juku-reunion-in.html?m=1 October 28, 2023: A social gathering party for alumni was held on the former battlefield of a cavalry battle between dormitories. October 29, 2023: I met with alumni of Kenseikan Karate in Tokyo and had a great time with delicious food and drinks.

My business essay reflecting on my experience for over 40 years at a Japanese manufacturing company was published in the August 2023 issue of Waseda Mail Magazine hosted by Professor OHNO, Faculty of Science and Engineering.  https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/business-essay-in-the-august-2023-issue-of-waseda-mail-magazine/260380561 <English version> <Japanese version>

August 12, 2023: Attended “Toin High School Reunion" for the first time after I graduated. I was thrilled to see many reunions for the first time in 45 years at a grand gathering attended by 130 classmates, and spent the night drinking and talking with my old friends in Wakayama. https://tedsogo1996.blogspot.com/2023/08/august-12-2023-toin-high-school-reunion.html?m=1

July 18, 2023: Sogo Castle Ruins in Kagawa, My roots of “Bushido” https://tedsogo1996.blogspot.com/2023/07/july-18-2023-sogo-castle-ruins-in.html?m=1 https://www.slideshare.net/TETSUYASOGO/sogo-castle-ruins-in-kagawa

June 24, 2023: Annual General Meeting 2023 for “Waseda University IE Alumni Club of Kansai, Japan”: At this meeting, I wore the nostalgic polo shirt of "Waseda Alumni Club of Chicago, USA” under my suit jacket. After the accounting report, we enjoyed a pleasant chat while eating delicious food. <Today 41 years ago> June 24, 1982: Annual Meeting for Waseda IE Alumni Club of Kansai with Prof. Ikezawa. I joined this club just 41 years ago!!

April 25, 2023: Had a splendid and special dinner meeting arranged for my close professors and alumni of Waseda University at the Tokyo Baycourt Club. We spent a very enjoyable time with thought-provoking exchanges of views on many subjects including such as management and education. https://tedsogo1996.blogspot.com/2023/04/april-25-2023-splendid-and-special.html?m=1 April 25, 2023: Coffee at Musashino University It was a great meeting, and I got very delicious "Waseda cookies" from the honorary professor.