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Thank you for your enthusiastic interest in the annual SAME Japan Industry Forum. Registration is now open for attendees and exhibitors on the 2026 SAME Japan Industry Forum website—secure your place today! SAMEジャパン・インダストリー・フォーラムに多くのご関心をお寄せいただき、誠にありがとうございます。2026 SAMEジャパン・インダストリー・フォーラムの公式ウェブサイトにて、参加者および出展者の登録受付を開始しました。ぜひお早めにお申し込みください！ 2026 SAME Japan Industry Forum (SAMEジャパン・インダストリー・フォーラム 2026) Event Website Attendee and exhibitor tickets are now available on the SAME Japan

We are proud to announce the successful completion of our latest Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) Certification Training, held October 20–21, 2026, at the Kadena O Club, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa. This two-day course, conducted in English and once again led by Ms. Victoria Okudera of the USACE Japan District, brought together government, military, and Japanese contractor professionals with one shared goal: quality projects, delivered right the first time

Hosted by the 18th Contracting Squadron and The Society for American Military Engineers (SAME) Japan Post The Okinawa Vendor Symposium brings together government procurement officers, contracting experts and potential suppliers to explore new opportunities for collaboration. Whether you are a startup, established enterprise, or a multinational company, this event helps you understand how to do business with the U.S. government- from registration and compliance to proposal suc

Advance Your Expertise in Construction Quality Management Earn the USACE CQM-C credential DoD construction projects require. Join a two-day official Construction Quality Management for Contractors course led by Ms. Victoria Okudera, USACE Japan District. Training is in English and open to SAME contractors, DoD government personnel, and military members. A large group will be trained at this session. Training Details Dates: Tuesday–Wednesday, October 20–21, 2026Time: 0830–1700

Hands-on engineering, a standout briefing at the August 2026 Okinawa monthly meeting, and a summer that set the bar for our intern program. This summer, SAME Japan Post intern Jaden Oshana completed an internship with SLK Japan, gaining real project experience at the intersection of engineering, industry, and military community quality of life on Okinawa. One of Jaden’s main projects was building an inventory management system to organize and track window profile components.

Special Intern Presentation + Two Guest Speakers 特別インターン発表＋ゲスト講演者2名 🟦 Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026🟩 Time: 18:00–20:00 (6:00–8:00 PM)🟨 Location: Vessel Hotel Campana Okinawa 922 Mihama, Chatancho, Nakagamigun, Okinawa 9040115 日時：2026年8月26日（水）🟩 時間：18:00～20:00🟨 会場：ベッセルホテルカンパーナ沖縄 〒904-0115 沖縄県中頭郡北谷町美浜922 🔗 Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/Vessel+Hotel+Campana+Okinawa 🔗 Google マップ：https://www.google.com/maps/search/Vessel+Hotel+Campana+Okinawa 🔗 Hotel We

The U.S. Government invites interested contractors and industry partners to attend the Vendor Fair to learn about upcoming acquisition opportunities. Government representatives will present general information regarding each acquisition, anticipated procurement approaches, and projected timelines. This event is intended to help industry better understand upcoming business opportunities and prepare for future solicitations. 米国政府は、関心のある請負業者および業界パートナーに対し、今後の調達案件に関するベンダーフェアを開催しま

嘉手納 第18契約中隊は、2026会計年度国防授権法（NDAA）に基づき承認された、革新的な共同実施手法および非伝統的な調達戦略に関する特別説明会に、産業界のパートナーの皆様をご招待いたします。 18 August 2026 Time: 08:30 – 11:30 JST (Sign-in begins at 08:00) Location: Rocker Club (Ballroom 3), Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan Target Audience: General contractors, design-build firms, engineering consultants, and non-traditional defense contractors 2026年8月18日 時間：08:30～11:30（日本標準時）（受付開始：08:00） 会場：ロッカー・クラブ（ボールルーム3）、嘉手納空軍基地、沖縄県、日本 対象者：総合建設業者、設計・施工一括請負業者、エンジニアリングコンサルタント、および非伝統

Registration has closed・受付終了 Join us for a comprehensive two-day training led by Ms. Victoria Okudera from the USACE Japan District. This official Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) course is tailored for professionals working on DoD construction projects and will be conducted entirely in English. 米国陸軍工兵隊（USACE）日本地区（JED）のヴィクトリア・奥寺氏が講師を務める、2日間にわたる包括的な研修が開催されます。この「請負業者向け建設品質管理（CQM-C）」公式コースは、米国防総省（DoD）の建設プロジェクトに携わる専門家を対象としており、全編英語で行われます。 Dates: August 20–21

Note: This event has been rescheduled from the original date of Thursday, June 25, 2026. ※このイベントは、台風で延期になったイベントです（2026年6月25日（木））。 Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 19:00–21:00 Location: Chatan Harbor Brewery & Restaurant 53-1 Mihama, Chatan-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa 904-0115 TEL: 098-926-1118 Google Maps Link: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chatan+Harbor+Brewery+%26+Restaurant%2C+Okinawa 日付：2026年7月30日（木） 時間：19:00～21:00 場所：チャタン・ハーバー・ブルワリー＆レストラン 904-0115 沖縄県

Forging the Arsenal of Freedom: Department of War Suspends CMMC Phase II Requirements > U.S. Department of War > Release | U.S. Department of War The U.S. Department of War has immediately suspended CMMC Phase II, originally scheduled for November 10, 2026. Phase I self‑assessments and NIST SP 800‑171 Rev.2 requirements remain fully in effect. 米国「Department of War（戦争省）」は、2026年11月10日に発効予定だった CMMC Phase II（第三者認証）を即時停止しました。 ただし、Phase I の自己評価および NIST SP 800‑171 Rev.2 に基づくセキュリティ要求

Cybersecurity CMMC Level 1 Compliance & Highlights from Fensterbau Frontale 2026 Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026Time: 18:30 – 21:00 (6:30 – 9:00 PM) Location: Vision Center Tokyo Toranomon 〒105-0001 2-4-7 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, T-LITE Room 405, Japan Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oNeMRosU5bXZjwnF9Venue Website: https://www.visioncenter.jp/tokyo/toranomon/ サイバーセキュリティ CMMC レベル1への準拠と「Fensterbau Frontale 2026」の見どころ 日時：2026年7月23日（木） 18:30 – 21:00（午後6時30分 – 午後9時） 会場：ビジョ

Ladies and Gentlemen, We would like your input! As previously advertised, the SAME Japan Industry Forum will take place 16-18 November at the Tokyo International Forum near Tokyo station. We will open registration within a couple weeks. To help us, will you all please help us by answering these questions: 皆様のご意見をお聞かせください！ 以前お知らせした通り、SAMEジャパン・インダストリー・フォーラムは11月16日から18日まで、東京駅近くの東京国際フォーラムで開催されます。 参加登録は数週間以内に開始する予定です。 皆様のご協力をお願いいたします。以下の質問にお答えいただけますでしょうか： The military will

Dear SAME Japan members and guests, Thank you to everyone who RSVP’d for this evening’s Social Networking Night at Chatan Harbor Brewery & Restaurant. Due to the current TCCOR 2 status across Okinawa and the approaching Typhoon Mekkhala, we have decided to cancel tonight’s event. TCCOR 2 means destructive winds are possible within 24 hours. Given the typhoon’s forecast and recent event cancellations by the Okinawa Prefectural Government and the U.S. Consulate General, we beli

Please join us for the SAME Japan Social Networking Night at Chatan Brewery! Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026 Time: 19:00 – 21:00 Location: Chatan Harbor Brewery & Restaurant 53-1 Mihama, Chatan-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa 904-0115 TEL: 098-926-1118 This is not your typical SAME Monthly Meeting — it’s a relaxed social networking night.Join us for an evening of good company, craft beer, and conversation at one of Okinawa’s nicest spots. We’ll enjoy the sunset, fresh Chatan Beer, a

Exploring Hot‑Dip Galvanizing and Corrosion Protection in Okinawa’s Coastal Environment 🟦 Host Facility: Takunan Factory Co., Ltd. 🟩 Industry Focus: Hot‑Dip Galvanizing & Corrosion Protection🟨 Location: Nakagusuku Village, Okinawa, Japan 🔴 Facility Overview – Takunan Factory Co., Ltd. Takunan Factory Co., Ltd. is Okinawa’s only full‑scale hot‑dip galvanizing operation and a cornerstone of the island’s construction and infrastructure industry. Founded in 1972, the company

. SAME Okinawa Monthly Meeting – April 2026 Cybersecurity CMMC Level 1 Compliance & Highlights from a World‑Renowned German Window and Door Exhibition 🟦 Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026🟩 Time: 19:00–21:00 (7:00–9:00 PM)🟨 Location: Vessel Hotel Campana Okinawa9‑22 Mihama, Chatan‑cho, Nakagami‑gun, Okinawa 904‑0115 🔗 Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/Vessel+Hotel+Campana+Okinawa 🔗 Hotel Website

Post Past President, Col. R. Scott Grainger awarded the SAME Gerald C. Brown Mentoring Award. 前会長スコット・グレインジャー大佐がSAME ジェラルド・C・ブラウン・メンタリング賞を授与！ Announcement “Congratulations to Col. R. Scott Grainger, P.E., PMP, F.SAME, USAF (Ret.), on being selected as the recipient of the SAME Gerald C. Brown Mentoring Award. Throughout his distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force and the private sector, Scott has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to mentoring engineers and leaders w

The SAME Japan Post hosted a fantastic day of teamwork, networking, and friendly competition during the 2026 SAME Okinawa Golf Tournament on March 3, 2026, at the Banyan Tree Golf Course, Kadena Air Base. Participants enjoyed a 4‑person scramble format, a 12:30 PM shotgun start, raffle prizes, and a great afternoon on the course. This annual event continues to strengthen relationships across Okinawa’s engineering, military, and industry communities—all while supporting SAME J