Jun 8

Japan America Society Round-up 6.08.09

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Current Hiroshima-ken JET Gail Meadows, co-editor of the Wide Island View, shines a light on some of the upcoming events of various Japan America societies…

JS of Northern California

  • JSNC vs. JETAA Kickball Event – Listen up Northern California JET alumni! The Japan Society will battle the JET Alumni Association of Northern California in the time-honored sport of kickball. So flex those muscles and go kick some … balls! Afterward you can celebrate your victory with BBQ. Sounds like a formula for a kickin’ good time.
    • Date: Saturday, July 11
    • Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    • Place: Golden Gate Park, George Washington Grove (25th Ave. & MLK Jr. Dr.)C
    • Cost: Free for JSNC members, $5 non-members
    • For more information, click here.

JAS of the State of Washington

  • Japan Young Professionals Group Business Event – At this dinner and networking event, Takumi Ono, founder and president of Junglecity Network, Inc., will speak about founding her own company and how her experience relates to young professionals. Junglecity.com is a Japanese language portal dedicated to providing the most extensive and up-to-date information on Seattle and Washington State. Junglecity has also just launched in Portland.
    • Date: Wednesday, June 24
    • Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
    • Place: O’Asian Kitchen & Lounge, 800 5th Ave., Suite Plaza 1, Seattle
    • Cost: $25/person for JAS members. $30/person for non-members.
    • For more information, click here. To register, click here. Registration deadline is June 22.

JAS of Central Ohio 

  • Japanese language programs – JASCO has two upcoming programs for adults and children. The first is an intensive Japanese class for Beginners II meeting on Wednesdays from June 17 through Aug. 19. For more information, see this flyer. The second is a Japanese language summer camp designed to provide local children with opportunities to learn basic Japanese language and culture. The camp will run Aug. 3 through Aug. 7. This flyer gives more information.

Does your Japan America Society have an upcoming event that you’d like to share with JetWit readers? Email Gail Meadows the info.


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