{"id":3955,"date":"2009-03-03T14:40:04","date_gmt":"2009-03-03T14:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=3955"},"modified":"2010-01-31T17:37:39","modified_gmt":"2010-01-31T21:37:39","slug":"jetaa-chapter-beat-3309","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2009\/03\/03\/jetaa-chapter-beat-3309\/","title":{"rendered":"JETAA Chapter Beat 3.3.09"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Freelance writer\/editor <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jonathantrace#h150-180\" target=\"_blank\">Jonathan Trace<\/a> <\/strong>(Fukuoka-ken, 2005-08) takes us on a walk around the JET Alumni community\u2026<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3956\" src=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/photo_2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"photo_2\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/photo_2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/photo_2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/photo_2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dc.jetalumni.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">JETAA D.C.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>JASW Sushi Making Workshop &#8211; <\/strong>Sunday, March 8th, at Maneki Neko Restaurant. Workshop A begins at 10:00, Workshop B begins at 1:00. Come learn how to make perfect sushi rice, flawless maki rolls and some nicely shaped nigiri sushi with Chef Tao.<\/li>\n<li><strong>JASW Discussion: Comparing US &amp; Japan Litigation Processes &#8211; <\/strong>Thursday, March 5th there will be a discussion about US and Japanese litigation laws. Do not miss the conversation about this interesting subject.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Events at the Freer &#8211; <\/strong>March 6th through April 5th at the Freer Gallery there will be a series of free screenings of films by Nagisa Oshima. March 13th be sure to join the free shamisen\/violin\/computer concert. Don&#8217;t miss the fun.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jetaa.org.uk\/\" target=\"_self\">JETAA UK<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>FLUID Pub Night &#8211; <\/strong>Wednesday, March 4th, 6:30 at Fluid. Have an Asahi and catch up with old friends at this month&#8217;s Fluid night.<\/li>\n<li><strong>JETAA Speed Dating &#8211; <\/strong>Wednesday, March 25th, 7:00 at James Fleet Place. Looking for that special someone? Join JETAA London for some fun and romance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sake Tasting &#8211; <\/strong>Sunday, March 22nd, 12:30 at Yumenoki Restaurant. Learn about Japanese sake with a qualified sake lecturer and enthusiast. See how it is made and get a taste for yourself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pnw.jetalumni.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">JETAA Pacific Northwest<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pnw.jetalumni.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3957\" src=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/welcom5.jpg\" alt=\"welcom5\" width=\"240\" height=\"167\" \/><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Happy Hour &#8211; <\/strong>Friday, March 6th, 6:00 at Wann Izakaya. Toss back a drink with old friends at this month&#8217;s happy hour.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seattle Buddhist Temple Spring Bazaar &#8211; <\/strong>Sunday, March 15th, 11:00 to 3:00 at the Seattle Buddhist Temple. Come out for some home made Japanese food including sushi, barazushi, curry rice and apple pie.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><\/strong><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jetaanc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">JETAA Northern California<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nomikai Happy Hour &#8211; <\/strong>Thursday, March 5th, 6:00 at Jade Bar. Join JETAANC for a drink and some conversation at Jade for this month&#8217;s happy hour.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tax Seminar &#8211; <\/strong>Wednesday, March 4th, 6;30 at the Japan Information Center, Consulate General of Japan in SF. Wondering how to get your taxes in order after spending the last year(s) in Japan? Come get some help from your local JETAA community.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Japanese Discussion Group &#8220;Taboo&#8221; &#8211; <\/strong>Saturday, March 7th, 3:00. The topic for the discussion is marijuana and Japan and the legalization\/illegality of it and other drugs in Japanese society. Come have a hand in this interesting topic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><strong><\/strong><\/strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chicago.jetalumni.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>JETAA Chicago<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>JETAA Meeting &#8211; <\/strong>Wednesday, March 18th, 6:00 at Jerry&#8217;s Deli. All members welcome, so join in if you can.<\/li>\n<li><strong>JETAA Job Fair &#8211; <\/strong>Saturday, April 4th, 12:00 to 5:00 at the Japan Information Center. Mark your calendars for this important chance to network with Chicago Japanese businesses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Japanese Literature Book Club &#8211; <\/strong>Tuesday, March 17th, 6:00 at the Japan Information Center. Chicago is starting a new book club to meet once a month and discuss a Japanese novel or short story. This month&#8217;s selection will be Haruki Murakami&#8217;s short story collection &#8220;After the Quake.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>JETAA Wisconsin Subchapter Party &#8211; <\/strong>Sunday, March 22nd at Edo Japanese Restaurant. Come out and join the fun in <strong>Wisconsin<\/strong>! Talk, share experiences and, best of all, get some good food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><\/strong><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/want.jetalumni.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">JETAA Western Australia<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3958\" src=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/jetaawa_2009_logo_small-300x207.jpg\" alt=\"jetaawa_2009_logo_small\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/jetaawa_2009_logo_small-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/jetaawa_2009_logo_small.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Quiz Night &#8211; <\/strong>Thursday, March 19th, 7:00 at the UWA Tavern. Join in for the ever popular Quiz night. Food, drinks and some trivia. Don&#8217;t miss it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>AGM &#8211; <\/strong>Friday, March 27th, venue to be determined. If you are interested in joining the JETAA committee this year please come by and participate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Returnee Reception and Family BBQ Write Up! &#8211; <\/strong><em>On Friday, February 20th there was a welcome-back reception at the CG&#8217;s residence for &#8217;08 returnees. It was great to hear some natsukashii stories. Most of the committee was in attendance, along with the usual line-up of dignitaries. The next day, Saturday, February 21st, we held the annual JETAA Family BBQ at the Synergy Parkland at Kings Park. Despite his busy schedule, Hidenori Yoshikawa from CLAIR was kind enough to attend the event, along with plenty of JETAA members, family, CD representatives, Japanese residents of Perth and juicy watermelons. Photos will be up shortly on Facebook.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>What happened at your chapter\u2019s event? <\/em><\/strong><em>If you attend(ed) any of these exciting events, JetWit would love to hear about them. Just email <strong>Jonathan Trace<\/strong> with any info, stories or comments.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Freelance writer\/editor Jonathan Trace (Fukuoka-ken, 2005-08) takes us on a walk around the JET Alumni community\u2026 JETAA D.C. JASW Sushi Making Workshop &#8211; Sunday, March 8th, at Maneki Neko Restaurant. Workshop A begins at 10:00, Workshop B begins at 1:00. 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