Oct 25

JETAA Chapter Beat 10.25.10

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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

JETAA Meeting: Elections – Tuesday, November 2nd, 7:00 at Kyoto Sushi. Get involved in the future of JETAA and even throw your name into the hat as a candidate for the upcoming year.
Job Fair – Sunday, November 6th, 12:00 at the Japan Information Center. Take the first step towards a new and better career with Chicago JETAA, and don’t forget your resume.

JETAA Texoma

Halloween Party – Saturday, October 30th, festivities start when the sun goes down. Dress your scariest, show off your most inventive Jack O’Lantern and celebrate All Hallow’s Eve with Texoma JETAA. Personal hygiene products will be collected to donate to the Thomas Street Clinic, so please donate.

JETAA New Orleans

Kami-shibai for Kids Day – Saturday, November 13th at the local Latter Library. JETAA volunteers will be dressing up in happi and reading kami-shibai plays to children. Volunteer and spread some Japanese culture to a new generation.
Japan Fest Writeup – JETAANOLA participated in Japan Fest at the New Orleans Museum of Art on Saturday, October 9th. Japan Fest is the largest annual celebration of Japanese culture in the Gulf South. There were performances by taiko groups, many local Japanese restaurants had booths outside the museum, and there were also tours of the small Japanese garden in the nearby Botanical Gardens. Over a dozen JET alumni helped host its popular dress-up activity. The Consulate in Nashville provided yukata and obi for people to try on, and the JETs helped show people how to wear them. We also sold Japanese candies and sweets acquired by JETAANOLA treasurer Mike Brinkman when he was in New York for the national JETAA Conference. In addition to helping promote JET and Japan, the festival helped reconnect several local JET alumni with JETAA, increasing out numbers by half a dozen names. –JETAA New Orleans

JETAA Western Australia

Careers Seminar – Tuesday, October 26th, 6:00 at UWA Social Sciences Lecture Room. Get a head start on finding a new job at this year’s career seminar. Delegates from CLAIR Tokyo will be in attendance, so do not forget your resume and business cards.

JETAA British Columbia

Career Seminar – Thursday, October 28th, 5:30 at MacMillan Bloedel Room, at the YMCA of Vancouver. Get back into the job market with a little help from JET alumni.

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.

Oct 18

JETAA Chapter Beat 10.18.10

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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 British Columbia

Tea Ceremony Workshop – Sunday, October 24th, 1:00 at the Furemi-an Tea Room in Vancouver. Learn the basics of attending an authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony.
Career Seminar – Thursday, October 28th, 5:30 at MacMillan Bloedel Room, at the YMCA of Vancouver. Get back into the job market with a little help from JET alumni.

JETAA Northern California

South Bay Nomikai Happy Hour – Thursday, October 21st, 6:15 at Tied House Brewery in Mountain View. Happy Hour is happening in South Bay, so stop on by for a drink or a chat with friends this Thursday.
East Bay Nomikai Happy Hour – Thursday, October 21st, 6:00 at Ippuku in Berkeley. This month’s event will be held at the new izakaya, Ippuku, featuring a full shochu and sake bar, yakitori and more.

JETAA Canberra

Make Your Own Sushi Session – Monday, October 25th, 6:00 to 9:00 at Coo Izakaya. Learn the ins and outs of proper sushi construction with a Japanese chef.

JETAA Music City

Nihongo Dake Potluck – Monday, October 25th at 7:00. Grab your favorite dish or drink and join in for a fun night of food and friends.
Imoni and Curry “Kai” – Sunday, November 14th, 1:00 to 4:00 in Centennial Park Event Shelter. Welcome the fall weather with some hot food and check out Music City JETAA’s imoni and curry party.

JETAA Western Australia

KaiWA – Thursday 21st, 5:30 at 43 Below. Practice Japanese with old friends and some tasty snacks.
Careers Seminar – Tuesday, October 26th, 6:00 at UWA Social Sciences Lecture Room. Get a head start on finding a new job at this year’s career seminar. Delegates from CLAIR Tokyo will be in attendance, so do not forget your resume and business cards.

JETAA Hawaii

JET Returner’s Mixer – Saturday, October 23rd, 6:00 at Tsunami. Welcome back the returning JETs in style this weekend and join in for some karaoke afterwards.

JETAA Portland

Career Panel 2010 – Wednesday, November 3rd, 6:00 at the Mark Spencer Hotel. Make connections and get advice on how to find that dream job at this year’s Career Panel. Do not miss this invaluable networking opportunity.

JETAA Sydney

Career and Networking Night – Friday, October 22nd, 6:00 at the Japan Foundation Chifley Plaza in Sydney. Get together with fellow JET alumni and members in the Japanese community and get started on a new career. Recruiters and university representatives will be on hand to lend their advice, so don’t forget your resume.

JETAA New York

Oktoberfest Happy Hour – Wednesday, October 20th, 6:00 at Loreley Restaurant & Biergarten. Head down to the Lower East side for some German food, biers and fun this October.
Hiking on Bear Mountain – Sunday, October 24th, 9:00 meetup in Manhattan(details TBA). Get out on the mountain for the annual hike in Bear Mountain. Hike up in the morning for lunch at the top, then come back down to feast on beer and sausage at the Oktoberfest held at the mountain’s base.

JETAA Florida

Heart of Florida Asian Festival – Sunday, October 24th, 3:00 at the Historic Thomas Center. Meet up JETAA Florida for a day of Asian-themed fun at this year’s festival, with dinner to follow.

JETAA D.C.

Happy Hour with Asian Going Out Group – Thursday, October 21st, 6:00 at the Modern Lounge. The 20s & 30s Asian Going Out Group is hosting the new young Asian professionals happy hour for anyone wanting to support the Asian community.
JBook – Monday, October 25th, 6:30 at Teaism in Penn Quarter. JBook, JETAADC’s own book club, will be meeting this month to discuss Haruki Murakami’s piece, “The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle.”

Oct 11

JETAA Chapter Beat 10.11.10

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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

Welcome Back / Meishi Exchange – Friday, October 15th, 6:30 – 9:00 at the Los Angeles International Airport Marriot Hotel. Make new contacts, tweak the old resume and join the folks at JETAASC for this year’s welcome back even. Nijikai to follow at Purple Orchid Tiki Lounge.
La Boheme Mixer – Thursday, October 28th, 6:30 – 8:30 at La Boheme. Get to know the returning JETs and the new officers of JETAASC for a fun happy hour mixer.

JETAA Sydney

Career and Networking Night – Friday, October 22nd, 6:00 at the Japan Foundation Chifley Plaza in Sydney. Get together with fellow JET alumni and members in the Japanese community and get started on a new career. Recruiters and university representatives will be on hand to lend their advice, so don’t forget your resume.

JETAA Pacific Northwest

Transitions: Career Forum & Networking Event – Saturday, November 6th at Northwest University. PNWJETAA is hosting a day of employment advice with Q&A panels, seminars with representatives from the non-profit, private and education sectors and a networking expo to mingle with local and international recruiters, community organizations and more.

JETAA Canberra

Make Your Own Sushi Session – Monday, October 25th, 6:00 to 9:00 at Coo Izakaya. Learn the ins and outs of proper sushi construction with a Japanese chef.

JETAA New York

Ikebana Class – Saturday, October 16th, 1:00 in Long Island City. Ikebono Ikebana instructor Yasuko Otsue will be giving a history lesson and demonstration of Ikebono ikebana, as well as help offer instruction on a personal arrangement in the moribana style.
Oktoberfest Happy Hour – Wednesday, October 20th, 6:00 at Loreley Restaurant & Biergarten. Head down to the Lower East side for some German food, biers and fun this October.
Hiking on Bear Mountain – Sunday, October 24th, 9:00 meetup in Manhattan(details TBA). Get out on the mountain for the annual hike in Bear Mountain. Hike up in the morning for lunch at the top, then come back down to feast on beer and sausage at the Oktoberfest held at the mountain’s base.
Nihongo Dake Dinner: Day of the Dead Feast – Wednesday, October 27th, 7:00 at Mexican Radio. Celebrate Dio de los Muertos(Day of the Dead), Halloween’s Mexican Cousin, with JETAANY and some Japanese speaking fun.

JETAA Florida

Miami Subchapter Karaoke – Saturday, October 16th, 6:00 at the Musa Cafe in Miami. Get your singing voice warmed up for a a night out at the area’s only Asian Karaoke bar.
Heart of Florida Asian Festival – Sunday, October 24th, 3:00 at the Historic Thomas Center. Meet up JETAA Florida for a day of Asian-themed fun at this year’s festival, with dinner to follow.

JETAA Northern California

Joshikai – Thursday, October 14th, 6:00 at 545 Steak Lounge. The next meeting of Joshikai, 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.
Otsukimi Moon Viewing Festival – Sunday, October 17th, 5:30 at Lakeside Park Garden Center, Oakland. Reserve a bento dinner and spend the evening gazing at the moon at this traditional Japanese event.

JETAA D.C.

Happy Hour with Asian Going Out Group – Thursday, October 21st, 6:00 at the Modern Lounge. The 20s & 30s Asian Going Out Group is hosting the new young Asian professionals happy hour for anyone wanting to support the Asian community.
JBook – Monday, October 25th, 6:30 at Teaism in Penn Quarter. JBook, JETAADC’s own book club, will be meeting this month to discuss Haruki Murakami’s piece, “The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle.”

Oct 4

JETAA Chapter Beat 10.4.10

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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 Canberra

O-Shaberikai – Wednesday, October 6th, 6:00 at Coo Izakaya in Civic. Join in and meet Japanese people living in Canberra and other locals interested in Japan.
Nara Candle Festival Writeup – The Nara Candlefest has come and gone for another year. Last year was rough. I’m told that we were selling bags of frozen gyoza to break even. This year, however, was a complete blowout. We had a line stretching to infinity and beyond from the time the gates opened up at 9:30. A huge thank you to all those who came out and volunteered, especially those who stayed for longer than their assigned shift. We made around $2,500 for upcoming JETAA Canberra events. –JETAA Canberra

JETAA Southern California

Welcome Back / Meishi Exchange – Friday, October 15th, 6:30 – 9:00 at the Los Angeles International Airport Marriot Hotel. Make new contacts, tweak the old resume and join the folks at JETAASC for this year’s welcome back even. Nijikai to follow at Purple Orchid Tiki Lounge.
La Boheme Mixer – Thursday, October 28th, 6:30 – 8:30 at La Boheme. Get to know the returning JETs and the new officers of JETAASC for a fun happy hour mixer.

JETAA British Columbia

Tea Ceremony Workshop – Sunday, October 24th, 1:00 at the Furemi-an Tea Room in Vancouver. Learn the basics of attending an authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony.
Career Seminar – Thursday, October 28th, 5:30 at MacMillan Bloedel Room, at the YMCA of Vancouver. Get back into the job market with a little help from JET alumni.

JETAA Pacific Northwest

October General Meeting – Wednesday, October 6th, 6:30 – 8:30 at the Hyogo Business & Cultural Center. Discuss upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and much more at this month’s meeting, and get involved with the future of JETAA.
Global Rhythms: Drumming! – Friday, October 8th, 8:00 at Town Hall Seattle. This season of Town Hall kicks off with a drumming theme, including Indian Tabla, Senegalese Sabar and Japanese Taiko.

JETAA New England

Fall Festival – Saturday and Sunday, October 9th and 10th in Ashfield, MA. Celebrate fall with apple pies, apple cider, pumpkin games, artisans and even pumpkin donuts.

JETAA D.C.

Networking Happy Hour – Thursday, October 7th, 6:00 at Tortilla Coast. Chat, relax and catch up with friends old and new at this month’s Networking and Happy Hour event.
JBook – Monday, October 25th, 6:30 at Teaism in Penn Quarter. JBook, JETAADC’s own book club, will be meeting this month to discuss Haruki Murakami’s piece, “The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle.”

JETAA Western Australia

KaiWA – Thursday October 7th and 21st, 5:30 at 43 Below. Practice Japanese with old friends and some tasty snacks.

JETAA Northern California

Curry Cook-off – Saturday, October 9th, 4:00 – 7:00 at the Christ United Presbyterian Church in Laguna. If you like cooking curry or even just eating curry, then don’t miss this fun event benefiting the Japanese American Religious Federation.

Sep 17

JETAA Chapter Beat 9.17.10

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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 Hawaii

Kuliouou Ridge Hike – Sunday, September 19, 9:00 at Kuliouou Ridge in Hawaii Kai. Join in on a fun day of trekking and glimpse Oahu from up high with JETA’A Hawai’i. Meet up is at Whole Foods at Kahala Mall at 8:30 or at the trailhead at 9:00. Lunch to follow.

JETAA Western Australia

Reel Anime – Sunday, September 19th, 12:15 Luna Leederville is playing host to this year’s edition of Reel Anime, a mini-festival celebrating Japanese Anime. This year’s feature is entitled Summer Wars.

JETAA New York

2010 Annual JETAANY Softball Tournament – Saturday, September 18th, 9:00 at Red Hook Brooklyn. Sign up for the team or just come out as a spectator to this year’s slow pitch softball tournament.

JETAA Portland

Book Club Meeting – Sunday, September 19th, 1:00 at the Jade Teahouse & Patisserie. This month’s selection is Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro.

JETAA Northern California

Kabuki Club – Saturday, September 18th, 2:00 at the San Francisco Public Library Main Branch Paley Conference Room. This month’s selection will be Bando Tamasaburo’s legendary performance in the play Musume Dojoji.

JETAA Chicago

Camping in Michigan – Saturday, September 18th thru Sunday September 19th in Van Buren State Park on Lake Michigan. JETAA Chicago is packing the car, setting up the tents and spending the weekend at the lake. Spend Saturday on the beach, followed by a cookout complete with ghost stories and marsh mellows.

Sep 3

JETAA Chapter Beat 9.3.10

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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 Florida

Tampa Subchapter Tsudoi – Friday, September 3rd, 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 D.C.

Networking Event and Happy Hour- Wednesday, September 8th, 6:30 at Gordon Biersch. Enjoy the last long weekend of summer with friends old and new.
J-Lunch – Friday, September 10th, 12:00 at Thai Kingdom. Come share your love of Japan over lunch with others in the DC area.
General Meeting – Monday, September 13th, 6:30 at the Embassy of Japan. See old friends, meet new members and discuss upcoming and past events at the next JETAADC business meeting.

JETAA Pacific Northwest

Happy Hour – Friday, September 3rd, 6:00 at Kushibar. Old alums and new are invited to share a laugh or two over a drink at this month’s Happy Hour event.
Aki Matsuri – Saturday and Sunday, September 11th & 12th at Bellevue College. The Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle is co-sponsoring this year’s Japanese Fall Festival. Celebrate Japanese culture and history with performances, tea ceremony and over 75 different exhibits.

JETAA Western Australia

KaiWA – Thursday September 9th and 23rd, 5:30 at 43 Below. Practice Japanese with old friends and some tasty snacks.

JETAA Northern California

Table for Two Happy Hour Event – Friday, September 10th, 5:00 at the Purple Onion. Japanese entrepreneur Masa Kogure is coming to SF to talk about his non-profit organization called “Table for Two,” which strives to help solve the issue of global food imbalance will be holding a informational event.

JETAA Great Lakes

Cedar Point Trip – Saturday, September 25th JETAA Great Lakes is loading up the cars and heading off to Cedar Point for a day of fun in the outdoors.

JETAA New England

General Meeting – Thursday, September 9th, 6:00 at Uno’s Chicago Grill in Harvard Square. Come share in the discussion about the future of NEJETAA.

JETAA New York

Book Club Meeting – Thursday, September 9th, 7:00 in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. This month’s selection is Natuso Kirino’s “Out.” Start reading now so you can contribute to the discussion.
Samurai Sword Fighting Class – Saturday, September 11th, 2:00 to 4:00 at 440 Studios 4A. Samurai performer Yoshi Amao will be leading a special class on Samurai Sword Fighting, going over a variety of basic techniques with the class. Don’t miss this one of a kind experience.

JETAA Southern California

Clash of the Baseball Titans – Ichiro vs. Matsui – Friday, September 10th, at Angels Stadium in Anaheim. Come out for a day at the ballpark to see the Angels take on the Seattle Mariners, followed by fireworks after the game.
JETAA Golf Classic – Saturday, September 11th, 1:00 at Monterey Park Golf Course. Dust off the clubs and show your skills on the links for a friendly JETAA golf get together.

JETAA Chicago

Camping in Michigan – Saturday, September 18th thru Sunday September 19th in Van Buren State Park on Lake Michigan. JETAA Chicago is packing the car, setting up the tents and spending the weekend at the lake. Spend Saturday on the beach, followed by a cookout complete with ghost stories and marsh mellows.

Aug 27

JETAA Chapter Beat 8.27.10

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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 Hawaii

Bowling in Aiea – Saturday, August 28th, 4:45 to 7:00 at Aiea Bowl. Set em up and knock em down with JETAA Hawaii this month.

JETAA UK

London Pub Night – Thursday, September 2nd, 6:30 at the Crane and Tortoise. Practice your Japanese, see old friends and have some authentic Japanese cuisine at this month’s Pub Night in London.

JETAA Canberra

O-Shaberikai – Wednesday, September 1st, 6:00 at Coo Izakaya in Civic. Join in and meet Japanese people living in Canberra and other locals interested in Japan.
Nara Candle Festival Volunteers Needed – As planning for the annual Nara Candle Festival continues, the search for volunteers is on for people to help before and after the festival, as well as people to work the gyoza stand. This year’s festival is happening on the 18th of September, so keep your calendars open.

JETAA Western Australia

KaiWA – Thursday September 9th and 23rd, 5:30 at 43 Below. Practice Japanese with old friends and some tasty snacks.
Reel Anime – Sunday, September 19th Luna Leederville is playing host to this year’s edition of Reel Anime, a mini-festival celebrating Japanese Anime. This year’s feature is entitled Summer Wars. More details to come, so stay tuned.
Returnee’s Party – Saturday, September 25th, 6:30 at Fuji Restaurant in Vic Park. Join the official welcome of the returning JETs to JETAAWA as a longtime member or a fresh off the boat returner.

JETAA British Columbia

Mokuyokai Hike to Joffre Lakes – Saturday, August 28th, 8:15 A.M to 8:00 P.M. at Joffre Lake. Mokuyokai is heading into the woods for a challenging hike to the emerald green alpine Joffre Lakes. Transportation is included and the trail is a sometimes steep and rocky 11km, so come prepared for a workout.
Bonsai Class – Saturday, September 25th, 10:00 to 3:30(with a half hour break for lunch) at the National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Center. Learn how to develop, transform and care for your bonsai at this informative class.

JETAA Pacific Northwest

Anime Costume Contest – Saturday, August 28th, 6:00 to 11:00 at the Chinatown-ID Night Market. Dress in your Cartoon finest or just come out for some delicious night market treats.
Aki Matsuri Volunteers Needed! – PNWJETAA is looking for volunteers to help with this year’s Aki Matsuri on September 11th and 12th. Do your part in helping to preserve the JET Program by helping to inform people about JET and your own experiences working and living in Japan.
General Meeting – Wednesday, September 1st, 6:30 to 8:00 PNWJETAA is holding its September General Meeting. Topics such as event planning, volunteer opportunities and much more will be discussed, so come out and lend your voice to the future of your chapter.
Happy Hour – Friday, September 3rd, 6:00 at Kushibar. Old alums and new are invited to share a laugh or two over a drink at this month’s Happy Hour event.

JETAA New York

Samurai Sword Fighting Class – Saturday, September 11th, 2:00 to 4:00 at 440 Studios 4A. Samurai performer Yoshi Amao will be leading a special class on Samurai Sword Fighting, going over a variety of basic techniques with the class. Don’t miss this one of a kind experience.
2010 Annual JETAANY Softball Tournament – Saturday, September 18th, 9:00 at Red Hook Brooklyn. Sign up for the team or just come out as a spectator to this year’s slow pitch softball tournament.
Book Club Meeting – Thursday, September 9th, 7:00 in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. This month’s selection is Natuso Kirino’s “Out.” Start reading now so you can contribute to the discussion.

JETAA Southern California

Clash of the Baseball Titans – Ichiro vs. Matsui – Friday, September 10th, at Angels Stadium in Anaheim. Come out for a day at the ballpark to see the Angels take on the Seattle Mariners, followed by fireworks after the game.
JETAA Golf Classic – Saturday, September 11th, 1:00 at Monterey Park Golf Course. Dust off the clubs and show your skills on the links for a friendly JETAA golf get together.

Aug 20

JETAA Chapter Beat 8.20.10

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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 Northern California

11th English Discussion Forum – Saturday, August 21st, 3:00 at Inner Sunset area of San Francisco. The topic of this month’s forum is the “Atomic Bomb in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.”
Noh Theatre Nite – Tuesday, August 24th, 6:00 at the San Francisco Public Library, Paley Conference Room. Learn about Japanese Noh Theatre with the JETAANC Kabuki Club. An informative documentary about Noh will be shown, followed by a short Noh Performance on video entitled, “The Wooden Water Well.”
New People’s J-Pop Summit Festival Volunteers Needed – The New People J-Pop Center is hosting the J-Pop Summer Festival in Japantown in San Francisco and they are looking for volunteers to help with the many planned events. Get back into the spirit of the summer matsuri and help out.

JETAA Texoma

Go-Cart Mayhem and Networking Night – Saturday, August 21st, 7:00 to 9:00 at the Houston Grand Prix. Join Texoma JETAA for a night of go-carts, video games, pinball and more. See old friends and meet new ones over pizza and soda.

JETAA Chicago

Camping in Michigan – Saturday, September 18th thru Sunday September 19th in Van Buren State Park on Lake Michigan. JETAA Chicago is packing the car, setting up the tents and spending the weekend at the lake. Spend Saturday on the beach, followed by a cookout complete with ghost stories and marsh mellows.

JETAA New England

Happy Hour – Friday, August 27th, 6:00 at McCormick and Schmicks. Join the guys at JETAANE for a night of relaxation and fun at this month’s Happy Hour event.

JETAA Pacific Northwest

Aki Matsuri Volunteers Needed! – PNWJETAA is looking for volunteers to help with this year’s Aki Matsuri on September 11th and 12th. Do your part in helping to preserve the JET Program by helping to inform people about JET and your own experiences working and living in Japan.
Tsukimi no Kai – Saturday, August 21st, 7:00 to 10:00 at the Seattle Japanese Garden. Gaze up at the harvest moon this month for a moonviewing event that includes haiku readings, music, tea ceremony and more.

JETAA British Columbia

Historic Walking Tour: Jewish & Japanese Strathcona – Friday, August 27th, 1:30 to 3:30. The Jewish Museum & Archives of BC are presenting a tour of the histories of both early Jewish and Japanese communities in Vancouver, including the Jewish and Japanese Strathcona landmarks, Oppenheimer Park and more.
Mokuyokai Hike to Joffre Lakes – Saturday, August 28th, 8:15 A.M to 8:00 P.M. at Joffre Lake. Mokuyokai is heading into the woods for a challenging hike to the emerald green alpine Joffre Lakes. Transportation is included and the trail is a sometimes steep and rocky 11km, so come prepared for a workout.
Bonsai Class – Saturday, September 25th, 10:00 to 3:30(with a half hour break for lunch) at the National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Center. Learn how to develop, transform and care for your bonsai at this informative class.

JETAA UK

Annual JETAA Wales Picnic – Sunday, August 22nd, 1:00 at Bute Park in Cardiff. Get out the picnic basket and get outside with JETAA UK for their annual picnic in Bute Park. Friends and family of JETs are invited, so don’t miss it.

JETAA Portland

JETAA Masters Golf 2010 – Sunday, August 22nd, 10:30 at McMenamins Edgefield’s Pub Course in Troutdale. Compete for the Sugoi “Green Jacket” at this years JETAA Portland Masters Tournament. Golfers of all levels are welcome to join and share in this exciting and fun day.

Aug 12

JETAA Chapter Beat 8.12.10

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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 Pacific Northwest

Salsa on the Beach – Saturday, August 14th, 6:00 to 10:00 at Alki Beach. Find your groove and do a little salsa on the beach this weekend. Feel free to just enjoy the show or join in if the mood strikes.
Aki Matsuri Volunteers Needed! – PNWJETAA is looking for volunteers to help with this year’s Aki Matsuri on September 11th and 12th. Do your part in helping to preserve the JET Program by helping to inform people about JET and your own experiences working and living in Japan.
Tsukimi no Kai – Saturday, August 21st, 7:00 to 10:00 at the Seattle Japanese Garden. Gaze up at the harvest moon this month for a moonviewing event that includes haiku readings, music, tea ceremony and more.

JETAA D.C.

Day at the National Zoo – Saturday, August 14th, 10:00 to 12:00 noon at the National Zoo. Enjoy a day outside exploring the animal kingdom at the zoo with JETAADC.

JETAA Hawaii

Bowling in Aiea – Saturday, August 28th, 4:45 to 7:00 at Aiea Bowl. Set em up and knock em down with JETAA Hawaii this month.

JETAA UK

Annual JETAA Wales Picnic – Sunday, August 22nd, 1:00 at Bute Park in Cardiff. Get out the picnic basket and get outside with JETAA UK for their annual picnic in Bute Park. Friends and family of JETs are invited, so don’t miss it.

JETAA Northern California

Noh Theatre Nite – Tuesday, August 24th, 6:00 at the San Francisco Public Library, Paley Conference Room. Learn about Japanese Noh Theatre with the JETAANC Kabuki Club. An informative documentary about Noh will be shown, followed by a short Noh Performance on video entitled, “The Wooden Water Well.”

JETAA Portland

JETAA Masters Golf 2010 – Sunday, August 22nd, 10:30 at McMenamins Edgefield’s Pub Course in Troutdale. Compete for the Sugoi “Green Jacket” at this years JETAA Portland Masters Tournament. Golfers of all levels are welcome to join and share in this exciting and fun day.

JETAA British Columbia

Summer BBQ – Saturday, August 14th, 11:30 to 4:30 at Jericho Beach Park in Vancouver. Enjoy a day of cooking out and fun games with JETAABC.

JETAA New York

Sake with the Haiku Geisha Play Reading – Friday, August 13th, 8:30 at the Tinker Auditorium. JETAANY is presenting a one night only reading of the critically acclaimed play “Sake with the Haiku Geisha,” written by JET alumnus and playwright Randall David Cook.
Japanese Folk Dance, Bon Odori Class – Saturday, August 14th, 2:00 to 3:30 at DANY Studios. Momo Suzuki, founder and director of the Japanese Folk Dance Institute of NY will be teaching a Bon Odori class, so come try your hand at some Japanese dance.

Aug 6

JETAA Chapter Beat 8.5.10

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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 Sydney

Shabu Shabu & Karaoke Night – Friday, August 13th. Come out for a night of boiled delicacies and singing mayhem with the group in Sydney.
Origami Workshop – Saturday, September 18th. Catch up with old friends while learning to fold paper like a pro. Details forthcoming.

JETAA British Columbia

Summer BBQ – Saturday, August 14th, 11:30 to 4:30 at Jericho Beach Park in Vancouver. Enjoy a day of cooking out and fun games with JETAABC.

JETAA Florida

Tampa Subchapter Tsudoi – Friday, August 6th, 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 New York

Sake with the Haiku Geisha Play Reading – Friday, August 13th, 8:30 at the Tinker Auditorium. JETAANY is presenting a one night only reading of the critically acclaimed play “Sake with the Haiku Geisha,” written by JET alumnus and playwright Randall David Cook.
Japanese Folk Dance, Bon Odori Class – Saturday, August 14th, 2:00 to 3:30 at DANY Studios. Momo Suzuki, founder and director of the Japanese Folk Dance Institute of NY will be teaching a Bon Odori class, so come try your hand at some Japanese dance.
Nihongo Dake Dinner – Wednesday, August 25th, 7:00 to 9:00 at Gyu Kaku in the East Village. Get your yakiniku fix while doing your best to remember some Japanese at this month’s Nihongo Dake Dinner.
Samurai Sword Fighting Class – Saturday, September 11th, 2:00 to 4:00 at 440 Studios 4A. Samurai performer Yoshi Amao will be leading a special class on Samurai Sword Fighting, going over a variety of basic techniques with the class. Don’t miss this one of a kind experience.

JETAA Southern California

DrumSTRONG 3 – Friday, August 6th, 7:30 at the Neurosciences Institute Auditorium in San Diego. The Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana are hosting Drumstrong 3, the third in a series of cross-cultural drumming concerts produced by San Diego Taiko. This year features Leilsa, a San Diego based Tahitian drum and dance group.
Sushi & Sake Tasting Volunteers Needed – JETAASC is putting the call out for volunteers at this years Sake Tasting Event held at the Kyoto Grand Hotel on August 6th as part of the Nisei Week Festival in Little Tokyo.
Nihongo Dake Dinner – Saturday, August 7th, 6:00 at West Covina. This month’s dinner is an internationally themed BYOB Pot-Luck, so dust off the Japanese skills and get ready for a flavorful night.

JETAA Pacific Northwest

Hiroshima to Hope – Friday, August 6th, 6:00 to 9:30, on the northwest shore of Green Lake. This annual event seeks to remember those who were lost in the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with music, speakers and a lantern floating ceremony.
Unofficial Happy Hour – Friday, August 6th, 7:00 at Wann Izakaya. Share a drink with friends this Friday night. Just because it is unofficial, doesn’t mean it won’t be a good time.

JETAA Northern California

36th Japanese Discussion Forum – Saturday, August 7th, 3:00 at Inner Sunset area of San Francisco. The topic of this month’s forum is the “Atomic Bomb in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.”

Jul 19

JETAA Chapter Beat 7.19.10

JETAA Chapter Beat, JETAA Chapters

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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 UK

Picnic in the Park – Saturday, July 31st, 12:00 at Holland Park. JETAA London will be spending the day in Holland Park’s Kyoto Garden.

JETAA Pacific Northwest

Summer Picnic – Sunday, August 1st, 11:00 to 4:00 at Carkeek Park, Shelter 2. Get out in the sun for a day of food, fun and games with PNWJETAA. Events this year will follow an Undoukai theme, with traditional Japanese games and a few new ones as well.

JETAA Southern California

DrumSTRONG 3 – Friday, August 6th, 7:30 at the Neurosciences Institute Auditorium in San Diego. The Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana are hosting Drumstrong 3, the third in a series of cross-cultural drumming concerts produced by San Diego Taiko. This year features Leilsa, a San Diego based Tahitian drum and dance group.

JETAA Great Lakes

Pre-Departure Reception – Friday, July 30th, 4:00 to 7:00 at the Residence of the Consul General. Pass along some final advice as the 2010 JETs prepare to embark on their journey to Japan.

JETAA D.C.

Pre-Departure Reception – Friday, July 30th, 6:30 to 8:00 at the Embassy of Japan. Bid fond farewell’s and ganbatte’s to the new crop of JETs as they prepare to leave for Japan.

Jul 8

JET ROI: JETAA Chapter Beat

JETAA Chapter Beat, Return on JET-vestment

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JET Return on Investment (ROI) is a new category on JetWit intended to highlight the various economic, diplomatic and other benefits to Japan resulting from its investment in the JET Program. Why is this important right now? Because the JET Program and JET Alumni Association may be cut by the Japanese government, as explained in this post by Jim Gannon (Ehime-ken, 1992-94) titled “JET Program on the Chopping Block.”

It occurred to me tonight that the “JETAA Chapter Beat“ posts that Jonathan Trace (Fukuoka-ken, 2005-08) has been pulling together since November 2008 provide a simple and nice overview of what various JETAA chapters are doing, especially in terms of Japan-oriented cultural outreach and community involvement. The process is simple: Jon subscribes to as many JETAA Chapter email lists, Facebook groups, etc. as he can find. Then each post he copies and pastes a few interesting ones, and…voila! JETAA Chapter Beat!

Here’s the category link:

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Jul 8

JETAA Chapter Beat 7.08.10

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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 British Columbia

An Evening of Sake and Savouries – Sunday, July 18th at Hapa Izakaya’s Robson location. Join in for this delicious fundraiser for the Powell Street Festival Society. Blue Note Wines & Spirits Inc. is hosting a sake tasting, accompanied by a handpicked dish from Hapa Izakaya.
34th Annual Powell Street Festival – Saturday, July 31st and Sunday August 1st, 11:30 to 7:00 at Oppenheimer Park. Following the Japanese tradition of Koen Debut, this festival celebrates introducing neighborhood toddlers to their local community.

JETAA Canberra

Farewell Reception for the 2010 JET Participants – Tuesday, July 20th, 6:00 to 7:30 at the Embassy of Japan. Send off the departing JETs in style with sushi and appetizers at the Embassy of Japan.

JETAA Chicago

JETAA Chicago Dinner Party – Saturday, July 10th, 6:30 at Sakura in Mount Prospect. Come out for a nice dinner with friends at one of the most authentic Japanese cuisine restaurants in Chicago.
Malott Japanese Garden Summer Festival – Saturday August 21st and Sunday August 22nd, 10:00 to 3:00 at the McGinley Pavilion. Learn about Japanese summer festivals and participate in fun activities including writing haiku, practicing calligraphy and more.

JETAA Pacific Northwest

Seattle Garden Daichakai and Tanabata – Saturday, July 10th, 10:00 to 8:00 at the Seattle Japanese Garden. As part of the garden’s 50th anniversary, experience Japanese culture in the form of tea ceremony demonstrations and more.
Bon Odori – Saturday, July 17th, 4:00 to 10:30 and Sunday, July 18th, 3:00 to 8:30 at the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple. Join PNWJETAA for some summer fun and dancing at this year’s Bon Odori. Don’t forget your yukata.

JETAA D.C.

JETAADC Baseball GameDay – Sunday, July 11th, 1:35 see the Washington Nationals take on the San Francisco Giants. Spend the day at the ballpark and send out some Japanese style cheers for the hometeam.

JETAA New York

Sumi-e Painting Workshop – Saturday, July 10th, 3:00 to 4:30 at Kinokuniya in midtown. Learn about the art of Japanese ink painting from Canadian Sumi-e artist Hiroshi Yamamoto in this special workshop event.

JETAA Southern California

July Picnic – Saturday, July 10th, 11:00 to 3:00 at Wilson Park in Torrance. Fire up the grill and join JETs old and new for a day in the sun.
JETAASC Networking Event & Mexican Dinner – Thursday, July 15th, 7:00 at Tamayo Restuarant in the San Gabriel Valley. Get to know the departing JETs and see old friends at this first ever San Gabriel Valley Networking event.

JETAA Northern California

Kabuki Club – Saturday, July 17th, 2:00 at the Rockridge Library. This month the Kabuki Club will be viewing the summertime thriller, The Ise Dances and Love’s Dull Blade.

May 21

JETAA Chapter Beat 5.21.10

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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 British Columbia

Japanese Cooking Class – Saturday, May 22nd, 12:00 to 2:30 at the Cooking and Crafts Room on the 2nd floor of the Nikkei Centre. Naomi-sensei will be giving a lesson on Harusame Salad, Yahata Maki, Kinpira Renkon and Azuki Shiratama for dessert.
2010 JET Pre-Departure Seminar Volunteers Needed – JETAABC is seeking volunteers to help with this year’s Pre-Departure Orientation and Seminar. Volunteers are needed on Saturday, June 26th, 9:00 to 17:00 and Sunday, June 27th from 14:15 to 15:30 for a seminar panel discussion. Presentation topics include Culture Shock, Your First Month in Japan, etc.

JETAA Texoma

Saturday Brunch at Lucky Strike – Saturday, May 22nd, 11:00 to 1:00 at Lucky Strike in Houston. Join the gang for brunch, including bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Marys and a free game of bowling.

JETAA New England

Happy Hour – Wednesday, May 26th, 6:00 at Redline in Harvard Square. Join the guys at JETAANE for a night of relaxation and fun at this month’s Happy Hour event.

JETAA D.C.

June Networking Event – Wednesday, June 2nd, 6:00 to 8:00 at La Tasca in Clarendon. Get together with other local JET alumni over sangrias for a chance to make friends and new contacts.
Komen Race for the Cure – Saturday, June 5th, 7:40 A.M. at the corner of Consitution and 7th St. Join the JETAADC team and help raise money to help end breast cancer forever.

JETAA Canberra

O-Shaberikai – Wednesday, June 2nd, 6:00 at Coo Izakaya in Civic. Join in and meet Japanese people living in Canberra and other locals interested in Japan.
Japan Expo – Tuesday, June 1st, 6:30 at King O’Malley’s. In order to promote tourism in Japan, there will be a Japan Expo held at City Walk Canberra. Check it out.
Annual General Meeting and Lunch – Saturday, June 5th, 11:30 at a location to be determined. Come discuss the future of JETAA Canberra and get involved. A sushi lunch will be provided.
Softball Challenge Writeup – The Softball challenge was held last Saturday, 15 May 2010 at Fellows Oval ANU. The Embassy of Japan team once again took the winner’s title. The JETAA, AJS and CJC team had some great games and played well. Thank you for your support — JETAA Canberra

JETAA New York

Japan Day 2010 Volunteers Needed – Sunday, June 6th at East Meadow in Central Park. JETAANY is assisting in this years’ Japan Day, and they are looking for volunteers to help man the YoYo fishing booth. Sign up to help with the Morning, Afternoon or Clean-up shifts.
2010 JET Pre-Departure Seminar Volunteers Needed – JETAANY is looking for volunteers to help with this year’s JET Pre-Departure on Saturday, June 26th. Topics include Life as a JET and Studying Japanese in Japan.
Kamifusen Workshop – Saturday, May 22nd, 3:00 to 4:30 at East Meadow in Central Park. Join in and learn about Kamifusen, a paper balloon that is a traditional Japanese toy.
Nihongo Dake Dinner – Wednesday, May 26th, 7:00 to 9:00 at Bia Garden. Practice your Japanese in the warm night air as JETAANY’s Nihongo Dake Dinner is being held in a Vietnamese Beer Garden this month.

JETAA Northern California

Kabuki Club – Saturday, May 22nd, 2:00 at the San Francisco Public Library, Paley Room. This month the Kabuki Club will be viewing the final two acts of Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Blossoms.

May 5

JETAA Chapter Beat 5.5.10

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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 Pacific Northwest

May Happy Hour – May 7th, 6:00 at Wann Izakaya.
Japanese Used Book Sale – Saturday, May 22nd, 11:00 to 2:00 at Sammamish High School. The Semi-Annual Used Japanese Book Fair is back, so come out and browse this year’s selection.
Walk for Rice 2010 – Saturday, June 19th, 8:00 registration, 1:00 start time at Seattle’s Seward Park. Join the PNWJETAA Team and help raise money for the ACRS Food Bank and fight hunger.

JETAA D.C.

J-Dinner – Thursday, May 6th at Kushi. Spend a night out on the town in DC with other Japanese people and people interested in Japan. Happy hour begins at 6:00 with dinner to follow at 7:30.

JETAA Florida

Tampa Subchapter Tsudoi – Friday, May 7th, 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 Northern California

11th Annual Hakone Matsuri – Sunday, May 16th, 11:00 to 4:00 at Hakone Gardens in Saratoga. The Hakone Foundation, Hakone Gardens Supporting Committe and the Consuate General of Japan in San Francisco are happy to present this years Hakone Matsuri. Events include Japanese calligraphy, tea ceremony, a silent auction and more.
Kabuki Club – Saturday, May 22nd, 2:00 at the San Francisco Public Library, Paley Room. This month the Kabuki Club will be viewing the final two acts of Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Blossoms.

JETAA British Columbia

Japanese Cooking Class – Saturday, May 22nd, 12:00 to 2:30 at the Cooking and Crafts Room on the 2nd floor of the Nikkei Centre. Naomi-sensei will be giving a lesson on Harusame Salad, Yahata Maki, Kinpira Renkon and Azuki Shiratama for dessert.

JETAA Chicago

JETAA Meeting – Wednesday, May 12th, 6:30. Come discuss the future of JETAA Chicago.
Japanese Garden Children’s Festival – Saturday, May 15th and Sunday, May 16th, 10:00 to 3:00 at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Learn about children’s celebrations in Japan during this weekend of activities including Koto harp and Shakuhachi flute music, folktales, Karate and more.

JETAA Canberra

O-Shaberikai – Wednesday, May 5th, 5:30 at Coo Izakaya in Civic. Join in and meet Japanese people living in Canberra and other locals interested in Japan.
Softball Challenge – Saturday, May 15, 12:00 to 4:00 at Fellows Oval ANU. JETAA Canberra and the AJS and CJC are forming a team for this year’s event, so grab your glove and join in. Practice will be held on Saturday, April 17th from 1:00 to 3:00 at Yarralumla Neighborhood Oval.

JETAA Portland

Portland Taiko 2010 Benefit Banquet – Wednesday, May 5th, 6:00 at Won’g King Seafood Restaurant. Portland Taiko will be having a live performance, silent auction and 11 course feast, so be sure to check it out.
J-Kaiwa – Friday, May 7th, 7:00 to 9:30 at the Hawthorne Lucky Lab. Come down and practice your Japanese and make some new friends. Nijikai to follow at the Hollywood Bowl.

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