Jul 6

Request for #JETtips on Twitter

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via JETAA London. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London as is currently looking for new work opportunities related to Japan, writing and translation.

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With so many alumni chapters and ex-JETs on Twitter, JETAA London is keen to encourage a bit of JET Twit (see what we did?). Pre-departure orientations for the latest JET recruits are taking place throughout this month and we would love to hear from ex-JETs and Japan lovers keen to pass on their advice, knowledge and wisdom.

Send your tips to @jetaalondon using the hashtag #jettips.

And you can follow us too if you like!

JETAA London – @jetaalondon

Jul 4

JETAA Chapter Beat 7.04.11

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Jonathan Trace (Fukuoka-ken, 2005-08) takes us on a walk around the JET Alumni community for another edition of JETAA Chapter Beat.

JETAA Portland

J-Kaiwa – Friday, July 8th, 7:00 at Hawthorne Lucky Lab. Practice your Japanese or just get together with friends for a drink at Lucky Lab.
Sayonara BBQ – Saturday, July 9th, 12:00 to 3:00. JETAA Portland is having a potluck BBQ for the new departing JETs. Enjoy the outside with some good company and get to know the new JETs.
Tabemashou Dinner – Tuesday, July 12th, 6:00 at Sambi. Tabemashou group is a group that explores, critiques and enjoys Japanese dining in Portland.

JETAA Southern California

JETAASC Picnic – Saturday, July 9th, 11:00 to 3:00 at the Torrance in Wilson Park. Celebrate summer sun and fun outdoors in South Bay. Share your wisdom from your year(s) on JET with this year’s departing JETs.

JETAA New York

New JET & Vet JET Dinner – Monday, July 11th, 6:30 at Apple Restaurant. Meet the new JETs and share your wisdom and experiences. A nijikai with Karaoke to follow.
JETAANY Boat Cruise – Wednesday, July 27th, 7:00 to 10:00 at Pier 81. JET alumni in New York are getting together for an after work boat cruise. One drink is included in the price of the ticket, so come out and relax on the water.

JETAA Canberra

O-Shaberikai – Wednesday, July 6th, 6:00 at Coo Izakaya in Civic. Join in and meet Japanese people living in Canberra and other locals interested in Japan.

JETAA Pacific Northwest

2011 Pizza JET Together – Saturday, July 9th, 5:30 to 7:00 at One Union Square. Get to know the new JETs and share your stories over a slice of pizza with PNWJETAA.
Post-Pizza Nijikai – Saturday July 9th, 7:30 at the Elephant and Castle. Keep the night going with the Pizza afterparty for new and old JETs alike.

JETAA Northern California

Kabuki Club – Sunday, July 24th, 2:00 at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California. This month’s selection will be the classic “Shiranami Gonin Otoko: The Five Bandits.”

What happened at your chapter’s event? If you attend(ed) any of these exciting events, JetWit would love to hear about them. Just contact Jonathan Trace with any info, stories or comments.

Jun 20

JETAA Chapter Beat 6.20.11

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Jonathan Trace (Fukuoka-ken, 2005-08) takes us on a walk around the JET Alumni community for another edition of JETAA Chapter Beat.

JETAA Southern California

Mixer at Wine Expo – Wednesday, June 29th, 7:00 at the Wine Expo in Santa Monica. Join JET Alumni, friends and family for wine tasting, good eats and a chance to meet the new JETs before they depart next month.
JETAASC Picnic – Saturday, July 9th, 11:00 to 3:00 at the Torrance in Wilson Park. Celebrate summer sun and fun outdoors in South Bay. Share your wisdom from your year(s) on JET with this year’s departing JETs.

JETAA New York

Japanese Heritage Night at Mets Citifield – Tuesday, June 21st, 6:30 at Citifield Stadium in Flushing. Join JETAANY and the Japanese residents of NYC in celebrating Japanese Heritage as the NY Mets take on Hideki Matsui and the Oakland A’s.
Nihongo Dake Dinner – Wednesday, June 29th, 7:00 to 9:00 at Vapiano downtown. Practice your Japanese with friends and alumni over pizza and pasta.

JETAA Minnesota

JET Send-off BBQ – Thursday, July 7th, 6:30. Send off the new batch of JETs in style, and enjoy some good food in the process. People with last names A-M bring a side dish, and N-Z bring desserts!

JETAA Portland

Book Club – Sunday, June 26th, 1:0 at the Jade Teahouse & Patisserie. This month’s selection is The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Hiashino. Start reading now so you can be part of the discussion.

JETAA Western Australia

Winter Matsuri in Swan Valley – Sunday, June 26th, 10:00 to 5:00, bus departing from Barrack Street Jetty. The trip includes a trip to 2 wineries with tastings, a nougat factory with tasting, a chocolate factory and a brewery.

Jun 7

JETAA Chapter Beat 6.6.11

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Jonathan Trace (Fukuoka-ken, 2005-08) takes us on a walk around the JET Alumni community for another edition of JETAA Chapter Beat.

JETAA Chicago

JET Alumni Author Panel – Friday, 10th, 6:30 to 8:00 at the Barnes and Thornburg, LLP. JETAA and the Japan American Society of Chicago are hosting a panel featuring Lars Martinson, D.H. Cermeno and Jamese Kennedy.
Monthly Executive Board Meeting – Monday, June 13th, 6:30. Drop by for a friendly dinner and talk about the shape of what’s to come for Chicago JETAA.
Summer Beach Volleyball – Tuesdays, from 6:30 to 7:30 starting June 14th. Chicago JETAA is fielding a beach volleyball team, the Jet Setters, in this year’s Players Sports Group Summer Beach Volleyball Leagues. All skill levels are welcome, so join the team.

JETAA Western Australia

Winter Matsuri in Swan Valley – Sunday, June 26th, 10:00 to 5:00, bus departing from Barrack Street Jetty. The trip includes a trip to 2 wineries with tastings, a nougat factory with tasting, a chocolate factory and a brewery.

JETAA Florida

Tampa New JET Welcome Party – Saturday, June 18th, 7:00 at Tampa Karaoke. Get to know the new generation over a song or three.

JETAA New York

Kyushu Happy Hour – Wednesday, June 8th, 6:30 at Nightengale Lounge. This month’s happy hour has a Kyushu theme, so all those who lived/traveled or enjoyed Kyushu are welcomed to attend and meet alums and members of the Kyushu Battenkai.
Book Club – Tuesday, June 14th, 7:00 at the Flatiron Building. This month’s selection is The Woman on the Other Shore by Mitsuko Kakuta.
Quarterly Meeting – Wednesday, June 15th, 6:30 at the Japan Local Government Center. Come discussion the upcoming pre-departure orientation and upcoming summer events, as well as other opportunities for those looking to get involved.

JETAA Canberra

O-Shaberikai – Wednesday, June 8th, 6:00 at Coo Izakaya in Civic. Join in and meet Japanese people living in Canberra and other locals interested in Japan.

JETAA New England

2011 JET Orientation Happy Hour – Saturday, June 11th, 5:30 at Lucky’s Lounge. Come meet the new crop of JETs over a drink and share your stories and experiences.

JETAA Pacific Northwest

Walk for Rice – Saturday, June 18th, 8:00 at Seattle’s Seward Park. Walk for rice is a charity 2.5 mile walk/run to raise money and awareness about hunger in King County. Join the PNW JET Program Alumni team and do your part.

JETAA Portland

Tabemashou Dinner – Tuesday, June 14th, 6:00 at UCHU Sushi & Fried Chicken. Tabemashou group is a group that explores, critiques and enjoys Japanese dining in Portland.

May 9

JETAA Chapter Beat 5.9.11

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Jonathan Trace (Fukuoka-ken, 2005-08) takes us on a walk around the JET Alumni community for another edition of JETAA Chapter Beat.

This week’s Chapter Beat is looking at charity and fund-raising events for the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami.

JETAA Minnesota

Classical Music Fundraiser Concert – May 22nd, 4:00 at Bethel University. JapanRelief Fundraisers will be holding a free classical concert presented by 50 members of the Minnesota Orchestra and their music director Osmo Vanska. Admission is free but donations will be accepted.

JETAA Northern California

Discussion Forum – Sunday, May 15th, 3:00. Come discuss the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan and what further efforts can be done to help out those in need. Share your thoughts, feelings and concerns at this month’s discussion forum.
Hiroshima Concert at Yoshi’s Fundraiser Event – Sunday, May 29th, 7:00 at Yoshi’s Oakland. The Oakland Fukuoka Sister City Association and Hiroshima are holding a fundraiser concert for northern Japan. Show up early at 6:00 for a chance to meet the band.

JETAA Southern California

Tohoku Quake Relief Charity Picnic – Saturday, May 14th, 11:00 to 3:00 at Wilson Park. Pack your picnic basket and get outside for this fun event in the park, and make a donation to help the survivors of the March Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan.
Sock for Japan – JETAASC is helping Mr. Jason Kelly’s campaign for clean, new socks for refugee centers in the Tohoku area. Check out the website for more information, and bring new socks to all JETAASC May events as they will be collecting them.

JETAA Canberra

Tsukimi (Full-moon viewing) Fundraiser – Tuesday, May 17h, 6:30 to 9:00. Come celebrate the full moon with tsukimidango and help donate to the survivors of the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami.
Tongue & Groove Event – Wednesday, May 11th, 6:30. Check out some live music by Chasing Stages, with raffles and auctions throughout the night, all proceeds going to the Australian Red Cross Japan & Pacific Disaster Appeal 2011.

JETAA Portland

Wine for Japan – Friday, May 13th, 5:00 to 8:00 at the Hotel Monaco. Eight outstanding wine makers will be on hand pouring their wines, featuring music by John Wayland Harr. Sales of the wines as well as proceeds earned from a silent auction will go to MercyCorps to help survivors of Japan’s recent Earthquake.

Know of other fundraisers or charity events in your area? Contact Jetwit.com and let them know how people are helping out in your JETAA Chapter.

Apr 18

JETAA Chapter Beat 4.18.11

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Jonathan Trace (Fukuoka-ken, 2005-08) takes us on a walk around the JET Alumni community for another edition of JETAA Chapter Beat.

JETAA New York

Nihongo Dake Dinner – Tuesday, April 26th, 7:00 at Mama Mexico on 49th St. Brush up on your Japanese with friends and alumni this month in NY.
Japan-a-Mania – Saturday, April 30th, 12:30 to 4:30 at Big Brothers Big Sisters on 30th St. Partner with fellow JET alumns, Big Brothers Big Sisters and NY de Volunteer in teaching NYC kids about Japanese culture.

JETAA Northern California

East Bay Networking & Nomikai Happy Hour – Thursday, April 21st, 6:00 at Bijou Restaurant and Bar in Hayward. This month’s event begins at the Hayward City Hall to celebrate Shannon Honda as he is installed as Secretary of the Funabashi-Hayward Sister City Association, followed by drinks at the Bijou.

JETAA Texoma

Disaster Relief Benefit Recap – April 2nd: We had over 50 people attend – which was a great turnout considering the short notice and competing weekend events. In the end, we received over $1,900 in donations! All of which will go to the Japanese Red Cross. We would like to thank all JETAA members, family and friends, for coming out to support this cause. –JETAA Texoma

Mar 19

JETAA Chapter Beat: Disaster Relief Efforts

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After the devastation in Japan last week, JETAA chapters around the world have stepped up with a variety of efforts to aid those affected by the earthquake and tsunami. Check out what your chapter is doing and lend your support to a place you once called home.

JETAA USA

JETAA USA Relief Fund – The “JETAA USA Japan Earthquake Relief Fund” is the official relief fund of the all-volunteer Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program Alumni Association of America (JETAA USA). JET alumni have experience living and working in communities across Japan, so the disaster has struck very close to home. All 19 JET alumni chapters across the U.S. are currently working together to raise funds to aid in the disaster relief and recovery efforts. JETAANY, the New York chapter of JETAA USA, is hosting the fund. JETAANY is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, and PayPal has graciously offered to waive all transaction fees from March 11 to April 10. The proceeds will go to supporting earthquake relief and recovery efforts in Japan and fees related to administering the fund.

JETAA D.C.

Town Hall Meeting and Fundraising Event – Wednesday, March 23rd, 6-8 at L’Enfant Cafe and Bar. This event will serve not only as a fundraiser to generate income for the JETAAUSA Earthquake Fund, but also as a platform to gather the JET community and to discuss ideas about how we can develop consistent, high-quality events throughout the year to maintain awareness about the situation in Japan.

JETAA Northern California

Japan Relief Donation Night – Monday, March 21st, 6-9, at PiQ Italian Bakery and Cafe. PiQ is collaborating with the Red Cross @ CAL, represented also will be Red Cross USA, and the JETAANC, representing JETAA USA. All individual donations and all sales for the night will be pooled together into the PiQ Japan Relief Donation Fund. Half of that will go to the Res Cross who will distribute it to the Japan Red Cross. The other half will go to the JETAA USA Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.
Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund – Sponsored by the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California, this relief fund goes directly towards citizen relief efforts in most affected areas.
Chibi Chan Preschool Auction – Chibi Chan Preschool, a program of the non-profit organization Japanese Community Youth Council (JCYC) in SF Japantown, is holding their annual auction fundraiser. This year they will donate 10% of the proceeds to the Japan earthquake relief efforts.
Earthquake Relief Fundraiser – Wednesday, March 23rd, 6-8 at O! Izakaya. JETAANC will be hosting a community fundraising event in the upstairs mezzanine of O! Izakaya, located in the Hotel Kabuki in San Francisco’s Japantown. Donations will go to the JETAA USA Japan Earthquake Relief Fund and 100% of of the proceeds will be used to support earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Japan.

JETAA UK

Give a Day for Japan – JETAA UK is asking all former JET Programme participants to support relief efforts in Japan by giving a day’s pay to the Japan Society Fund. The Japan Society Tohoku Earthquake Relief Fund link will channel all donations received to the ongoing work of voluntary and community organizations(NPOs) working in the most affected prefectures. Donations can be made via the Japan society website or by phone.

JETAA Pacific Northwest

Seattle Japan Relief – SeattleJapanRelief is a collaboration of Japanese American and Japan related cultural, educational, and civic organizations standing together to promote relief and recovery following the devastating earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan. We are committed to mobilizing funds quickly in support of immediate relief efforts. We are also steadfast in our resolve to remain involved with long-term recovery efforts.

JETAA New York

Xaverian High School Concert for Japan (alma mater of Inuyama City Councilman and JET alum Anthony Bianchi (Aichi)) – Thursday, March 31st, 7:00 at Xaverian High School in Brooklyn. In an effort to help friends in need, Mr. Joseph Loposky, Director of Music at Xaverian, has announced a benefit concert that will take place at the school. Admission will be $10 per person. In addition, a clothing drive has been organized in cooperation with Catholic Relief Services. If you’d like to participate, you can drop off any garments you’ll be donating at the performance. Coinciding with our event, will be another in Japan, organized by Anthony Bianchi ’76, Inuyama City Council Member.
Run for Japan – Sunday, March 20th, 8:30, 10, and 11:30 at Central Park at the 72nd and 5th Ave Entrance. Dosokai, a group of NY runners from Hokkaido, will run for victims of the unprecedented disaster that happened last week in Northeast Japan. It won’t be a competition, but will be a peaceful group run.

JETAA Minnesota

Fundraiser Event – Tentatively scheduled for April 15th or 16th, Minnesota JET will be putting together a benefit event for disaster relief in Japan. Funds will go to the USA national JET Alumni Association to be donated to a TBD cause in Japan. More details to be announced.

JETAA Great Lakes

Tsunami Fundraising Brainstorming Event – Saturday, March 19th, 4-7 at Yotsuba Restaurant.

JETAA New Orleans

NOLA Japan Quake Fund – Having survived Hurricane Katrina, the people of our community share a special bond with the people in Japan whose lives will be forever changed by this disaster. The NOLA Japan Quake Fund Coalition’s hope is that we can assist the Japanese in their time of need, just as they did for us following Katrina.

Feb 28

JETAA Chapter Beat 02.28.11

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Freelance writer/editor Jonathan Trace (Fukuoka-ken, 2005-08) takes us on a walk around the JET Alumni community for another edition of JETAA Chapter Beat.

JETAA Pacific Northwest

General Meeting – Wednesday, March 2nd, 6:30 to 8:00 at the Hyogo Business & Cultural Center. Discuss upcoming events, issues and the future of PNWJETAA.
Happy Hour – Friday, March 4th, 6:00 at Wann Izakaya. Kick back and relax after a long week with friends and alumni this Friday.

JETAA Florida

Tampa Subchapter Tsudoi – Friday, March 4th, 7:00 at Panera Bread in the Brandon Mall. The Tampa Subchapter will be hosting their monthly Tsudoi, an informal time for anyone interested in Japanese and Japanese culture.
Tampa Happami Write-up: Thanks to everyone who came out to Happami. The location was perfect and the weather was great. We had 13 people attending, and three dogs. The Japanese language puzzle race came off well and I think everyone enjoyed it…though it was perhaps more challenging than they had anticipated;) Congratulations to the winner’s of the bonus prize…a ceramic sake serving set shaped like a Tanuki! Karaoke brought more friends out for a greta evening. Thanks again to everyone who came and hope more of you will join us next year. –Tampa Kumi

JETAA Canberra

O-Shaberikai – Wednesday, March 2nd, 6:00 at Coo Izakaya in Civic. Join in and meet Japanese people living in Canberra and other locals interested in Japan.
Pitch n Putt Day – Saturday, March 5th, 4:00 at the Canberra International Golf Centre. Spend the day outside and come hit some balls with friends and alumni.

JETAA Chicago

General Meeting – Wednesday, March 9th, 6:30 in Chicago. Come discuss the future of JETAA Chicago and more.
Yakiniku & Karaoke – Saturday, March 12th at San Soo Gab San. Enjoy a weekend of Korean BBQ followed by Karaoke at Lincoln Karaoke.

JETAA D.C.

Happy Hour Networking Event – Wednesday March 2nd, 6:00 at Hard Times Cafe. Chat, relax and catch up with friends old and new at this month’s Networking and Happy Hour event. This will be the last networking event of the year, so don’t miss it.

JETAA Southern California

Santa Barbara Event – Saturday, March 5th, 11:00 to 1:00 at the Santa Barbara Farmer’s Market. Shop local this weekend at the farmer’s market, followed up by lunch at Sojourner Cafe.
Nihongo Dake Hike – Sunday, March 13th, 8:30 A.M. at Chantry Flats, Sierra Madre. JETAASC is having its first ever Japanese only hike, so get out the trekking boots, dust off the Japanese skills and get out on the trail.

JETAA New York

Annual Meishi Exchange – Thursday, March 3rd, 6:30 at Amber Restaurant. Join JETAANY for its largest social networking event of the year, and get to know other alumni and organizations in the area.

Feb 14

JETAA Chapter Beat 2.14.11

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Freelance writer/editor Jonathan Trace (Fukuoka-ken, 2005-08) takes us on a walk around the JET Alumni community for another edition of JETAA Chapter Beat.

JETAA Northern California

East Bay Nomikai Happy Hour – Thursday, February 17th, 6:00 at Thalassa in Berkeley. Catch up with friends and alumni at this month’s happy hour event.
Japanese Home Cookery: What We Really Eat – Sunday, March 12th, 10:00 to 2:00 at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. The OACC Is presenting their final Asian culinary workshop of 2010/11, looking at the Japanese winter dish Umani and as well as some other various side dishes.

JETAA Canberra

Shinnenkai – Wednesday, February 16th, 6:00 at Shogun. Ring in the new year a little late with the folks at JETAA Canberra. Nijikai to follow at a location yet to be determined.

JETAA Minnesota

Sushi Making at Fuji-ya – Sunday, February 27th, 4:00 at Fuji Ya. Make your own sushi or just come to eat and hang out with friends and alumni.

JETAA Southern California

Nihongo Dake Dinner – Saturday, February 19th, 6:00 in Encino. Dust off the Japanese skills for a night of food and nihongo with JETAASC.
Career Networking Mixer -Thursday, February 24th, 6:00 in Santa Monica. Make connections and friends at this month’s upcoming career mixer.

JETAA New York

JETAANY Quarterly Meeting – Wednesday, February 16th, 7:00 in midtown. Learn more about your local chapter, get involved and add your voice to the future of JETAA.
Koto Workshop – Saturday, February 19th, 1:00 to 2:00. Learn about the Koto, a traditional Japanese 13-stringed instrument, at this fascinating workshop.

JETAA New England

Nihongo Dake Dinner – Saturday, February 19th, 12:00 at Hei La Moon in Chinatown. Dust off the old Japanese over some delicious dim sum this weekend.

Jan 31

JETAA Chapter Beat 1.31.11

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Freelance writer/editor Jonathan Trace (Fukuoka-ken, 2005-08) takes us on a walk around the JET Alumni community for another edition of JETAA Chapter Beat.

JETAA Canberra

O-Shaberikai – Wednesday, February 2nd, 6:00 at Coo Izakaya in Civic. Join in and meet Japanese people living in Canberra and other locals interested in Japan.

JETAA Florida

Tampa Subchapter Tsudoi – Friday, February 4th, 7:00 at Panera Bread in the Brandon Mall. The Tampa Subchapter will be hosting their monthly Tsudoi, an informal time for anyone interested in Japanese and Japanese culture.

JETAA Sydney

Annual General Meeting – Friday, February 4th, 6:00 at the Japanese Consulate. Connect with friends, meet people in the Japanese community and discuss the future of JETAA Sydney in this year’s meeting. Dinner and drinks to follow at the Nippon Club.

JETAA D.C.

Happy Hour Networking Event – Tuesday, February 1st, 6:00 at Cafe Asia. Chat, relax and catch up with friends old and new at this month’s Networking and Happy Hour event.

JETAA Portland

J-Kaiwa – Friday, February 4th, 7:00 at Hawthorne Lucky Lab. Practice your Japanese or just get together with friends for a drink at Lucky Lab.

JETAA British Columbia

Shakuhachi Workshop – Saturday, February 5th, 1:00 to 3:00 at the Roundhouse Community Centre. JETAABC presents a workshop by the renowned Shakuhachi(Japanese bamboo flute) artist and musician, Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos. Learn how to play from the master and enjoy a day of Japanese culture.

Jan 24

JETAA Chapter Beat 1.24.11

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Freelance writer/editor Jonathan Trace (Fukuoka-ken, 2005-08) takes us on a walk around the JET Alumni community for another edition of JETAA Chapter Beat.

JETAA New England

Shinnenkai – Saturday, January 29th, 6:00 at Shabu-Zen. Celebrate 2011 with some shabu-shabu, good friends, and a raffle.

JETAA Great Lakes

Shinnenkai – Saturday, January 29th, 5:00 at Yotsuba Japanese Restaurant in Ann Arbor. Celebrate the new year in style with friends and alumni. Upcoming elections, subchapter issues and other event ideas will also be discussed, so do not miss it.

JETAA Sydney

Yakiniku BBQ at the Beach – Sunday, January 30th, 11:00 to 2:00 at Shelly Beach in Manly. Spend the day outside with fellow alumni and friends for a BBQ. Suikawari, sun and fun to be had by all.

JETAA New Orleans

Karaoke Shinnenkai – Saturday, February 12th, 7:00 at Little Tokyo Small Plates and Noodle Bar. Sing, eat, drink and ring in 2011 with the group in New Orleans.

JETAA Minnesota

Bowling Night – Saturday, January 29th, 8:00 at Memory Lanes. Roll some rocks and catch up with old friends at this fun event.

JETAA Chicago

Happy Hour – Friday, January 28th, 6:00 at Chizakaya. Kick off the weekend with friends and alumni this Friday.
Urasenke Tatezome Tea Ceremony – Sunday, January 30th, 12:00 at the Japan Information Center, Consulate General of Japan. The JIC is celebrating 2011 with a traditional tea ceremony.

JETAA New York

Shinnenkai – Saturday, January 29th, 7:00 at Restaurant Riki on 45th St. Join JETAANY for their new year’s celebration. It will be izakaya style food and nomihodai(all you can drink), so don’t miss it.

JETAA Northern California

Kabuki Club – Sunday, January 23rd, 2:00 at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. This month’s selection will be the classic “Sukeroku: The Flower of Edo.” A casual Shinnenkai will follow the viewing at a nearby restaurant.

JETAA British Columbia

Annual General Meeting and Shinnenkai – Friday, January 28th, 6:00 to 9:00 at the YWCA Hotel Downtown. Elect new directors and lend your voice to the future of JETAABC, then catch up with friends and alumni at the 2011 Shinnenkai after the meeting.
Shakuhachi Workshop – Saturday, February 5th, 1:00 to 3:00 at the Roundhouse Community Centre. JETAABC presents a workshop by the renowned Shakuhachi(Japanese bamboo flute) artist and musician, Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos. Learn how to play from the master and enjoy a day of Japanese culture.

JETAA D.C.

JBook Meeting – Monday, January 24th, 6:30 in the Adams Morgan/U Street Area. Jbook is back for the new year, with this month’s selection being “The Housekeeper and the Professor,” by Yoko Ogawa. The discussion will be followed by a screening of the film, so don’t miss it.

Jan 10

JETAA Chapter Beat 1.10.11

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Freelance writer/editor Jonathan Trace (Fukuoka-ken, 2005-08) takes us on a walk around the JET Alumni community for another edition of JETAA Chapter Beat.

JETAA New England

General Meeting – Thursday, January 13th, 6:00 at Reline in Harvard Square. Welcome the new president and discuss the future of NEJETAA.
Shinnenkai – Saturday, January 22nd. More details to follow.

JETAA UK

London Pub Night – Thursday, January 13th, 6:30 at Life. Practice your Japanese, see old friends and have some authentic Japanese cuisine at this month’s Pub Night in London.
JETAA Creative Entrepreneurs Salon – Friday, January 14th, 8:00 at Brick Lane. Check out this networking event for freelancers, business owners and entrepreneurs. Share your experiences and make new friends in the new year.

JETAA British Columbia

Pub Night – Friday, January 21st, 7:00 at Kingston Taphouse and Grille. Join JETAABC for the first pub night of 2011 with friends and alumni.

JETAA Northern California

Kabuki Club – Sunday, January 23rd, 2:00 at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. This month’s selection will be the classic “Sukeroku: The Flower of Edo.” A casual Shinnenkai will follow the viewing at a nearby restaurant.

JETAA Florida

Tampa Subchapter Shinnenkai – January 23rd, 5:30 to 7:30 on West Sitios Street in Tampa. Celebrate the new year with friends, family and alumni.

JETAA Chicago

General Meeting – Monday, January 10th, 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in Chicago. Lend your voice to the future of JETAA Chicago at the first Executive Board meeting of the new year.
Shinnenkai – Saturday, January 15th at the JIC. Celebrate 2011 Japanese style, with food, friends, games and more. More details to follow.

JETAA D.C.

JBook Meeting – Monday, January 24th, 6:30 in the Adams Morgan/U Street Area. Jbook is back for the new year, with this month’s selection being “The Housekeeper and the Professor,” by Yoko Ogawa. The discussion will be followed by a screening of the film, so don’t miss it.

JETAA Southern California

JETAASC Retreat 2011 – Saturday, January 22nd, 9:00 to 3:00 in West Covina. Spend the day getting to know your fellow JET alumni, or catch up with old friends at this year’s retreat. Discuss the future of JETAASC and don’t forget to bring your favorite dish for everyone to share.

Dec 22

JETAA Chapter Beat 12.22.10

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Freelance writer/editor Jonathan Trace (Fukuoka-ken, 2005-08) takes us on a walk around the JET Alumni community for another edition of JETAA Chapter Beat.

JETAA Chicago

General Meeting – Monday, January 10th, 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in Chicago. Lend your voice to the future of JETAA Chicago at the first Executive Board meeting of the new year.
Shinnenkai – Saturday, January 15th at the JIC. Celebrate 2011 Japanese style, with food, friends, games and more. More details to follow.

JETAA Southern California

Shinnenkai – Sunday, January 9th, 11:00 at Gonpachi in Torrance. Join JETAASC in welcoming the new year over a festive Japanese lunch.
JETAASC Retreat 2011 – Saturday, January 22nd, 9:00 to 3:00 in West Covina. Spend the day getting to know your fellow JET alumni, or catch up with old friends at this year’s retreat. Discuss the future of JETAASC and don’t forget to bring your favorite dish for everyone to share.

JETAA Portland

J-Kaiwa – Friday, January 7th, 7:00 at Hawthorne Lucky Lab. Practice your Japanese or just get together with friends for a drink at Lucky Lab.

JETAA Pacific Northwest

Mochitsuki Volunteers Needed – PNWJETAA is looking for volunteers to make mochi on Wednesday, December 29th and Thursday, December 30th for the upcoming Mochitsuki, hosted by the Japanese Cultural and Community Center.

JETAA British Columbia

General Meeting and Shinnenkai – Friday, January 28th, 6:00 to 9:00 at the Downtown YMCA in Vancouver. Ring in the new year with JETAABC. More details to follow.

Happy Holidays from JETAA Chapter Beat!

Nov 22

JETAA Chapter Beat 11.22.10

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Freelance writer/editor Jonathan Trace (Fukuoka-ken, 2005-08) takes us on a walk around the JET Alumni community for another edition of JETAA Chapter Beat.

JETAA Texoma

Happy Hour – Monday, November 22nd, 6:00 at Sushi Raku in Midtown. Join the crew in Houston for a little sushi and sake, and start the holiday week out right.

JETAA Sydney

Yukata Workshop/Christmas Party – Saturday, November 27th, 6:00 at the Oaks Hotel in Neutral Bay. Get ready for the holidays and warm weather with JETAA Sydney at this fun event, including a charity raffle and prizes.

JETAA D.C.

JBook – Monday, December 13th, 7:00 in the Adams Morgan/Dupont area. Spend some relaxing time this holiday reading in preparation for the next meeting of JETAADC’s book club. Next month’s selection is Namoi Hirohama’s “Snakeskin Shamisen.”

JETAA Southern California

Sierra Madre Hike – Friday, November 26th, 8:30 at the trail head of Mt. Wilson Trail. Work off that turkey with a short hike along the Sierra Madre, followed by a causal brunch in town.

Nov 8

JETAA Chapter Beat 11.8.10

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Freelance writer/editor Jonathan Trace (Fukuoka-ken, 2005-08) takes us on a walk around the JET Alumni community for another edition of JETAA Chapter Beat.

JETAA Southern California

Nihongo Dake Pot Luck Dinner – Saturday, November 13th at 6:30 in Cerritos, CA. Prepare your favorite dish and brush up on your Japanese for this fun get together.
Sierra Madre Hike – Friday, November 26th, 8:30 at the trail head of Mt. Wilson Trail. Work off that turkey with a short hike along the Sierra Madre, followed by a causal brunch in town.

JETAA Pacific Northwest

Happy Hour – Friday, November 12th, 6:30 at Wann Izakaya. Relax after a long week with the group at PNWJETAA with a drink and some lively conversation.

JETAA New York

Book Club Meeting – Wednesday, November 10th, 7:00 in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. This month’s selection is “Silence” by Shusaku Endo. Come and contribute to the discussion.
Ocha-seki Experience – Sunday, November 14th, 12:00 at Cha-An on 9th Street. Learn about the Usasenke style tea ceremony, including making the tea, the history of tea ceremony and handmade wagashi.
Nihongo Dake Dinner – Tuesday, November 16th, 7:00 at Udon West. Warm up over a hot bowl of Udon and show off those Japanese skills at this month’s Nihongo Dake event.

JETAA Sydney

Hanami – Sunday, November 14th, 11:00 at Hogben Park in Rockdale. Enjoy a picnic under the cherry blossoms with friends and family this weekend.
Yukata Workshop/Christmas Party – Saturday, November 27th, 6:00 at the Oaks Hotel in Neutral Bay. Get ready for the holidays and warm weather with JETAA Sydney at this fun event, including a charity raffle and prizes.

JETAA Great Lakes

JET Returnees Reception – Friday, November 19th, 6:00 at the Official Residence of the Consul General Matsuda. Welcome back the recently returned and get together with fellow alumni over food and sake.

JETAA Chicago

King Spa Trip – Thursday, November 11th, 1:00 at King Spa. Relive the days of the onsen and get some warmth to prepare for winter with a day at a Korean spa and sauna.
Nihongo Dake Dinner – Sunday, November 21st, 6:30 in Chicago. Stumble or glide your way through some conversational Japanese with the gang at JETAA Chicago.

JETAA Northern California

Joshikai – Thursday, November 11th, 6:00 at O! Izakaya in Japantown. This month’s Joshikai, a get together for women with an interest in Japan, will be a fun networking and girl talk event, with a chance to practice some Japanese as well, followed by a screening of a short film at Viz Cinema.

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