{"id":39981,"date":"2016-06-30T20:07:18","date_gmt":"2016-07-01T00:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=39981"},"modified":"2016-06-30T20:11:37","modified_gmt":"2016-07-01T00:11:37","slug":"jetaa-chapter-beat-july-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2016\/06\/30\/jetaa-chapter-beat-july-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"JETAA Chapter Beat for July 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>Ryan Hata\u00a0(Tottori-Ken, 2014-Present) <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/ajet.net\/national-council\/\"><strong><em>AJET National Council <\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>Director of Alumni Relations<\/em>:\u00a0<\/strong><em>Ryan\u00a0is in his second year on the <a href=\"http:\/\/ajet.net\/\">AJET National Council<\/a> and first as the Director of Alumni Relations. He works alongside Rachel Brisson\u00a0(AJET National Council Director of Alumni Resources ) and members of JETAA International (JETAA-I) to strengthen the relationship between former JETs, current JETs, and Japan.<\/em><i>\u00a0Ryan\u00a0helps to keep you up to date with JETAA events\u00a0around the world. If you have a specific event that you would like promote, please do not\u00a0hesitate\u00a0<em>to contact him by email at ryan.hata@ajet.net\u00a0or his<\/em>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ryanhata\">Linkedin<\/a> profile.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p>In many parts of Japan, July=rainy season. However, in other parts of the northern hemisphere there is pristine\u00a0weather for outdoor events such as picnics and hiking. Unfortunately,\u00a0it&#8217;s a bit cooler for our friends in the southern hemisphere. For more information on what events are being held across the JETAA community, continue reading on.<\/p>\n<p>1. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jetaa.org.uk\/\">JETAAUK<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jetaa.org.uk\/2016-pre-departure-meetups\/\">Pre-departure Meetup<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>When: July 2nd, afternoon<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Nottingham<\/p>\n<p>The JETAA Pre-Departure Meetups organised by the JET Alumni Association of the UK are separate and very different from the one run by the Embassy of Japan. They are optional and meant to facilitate discussion on (almost) any aspect of the JET experience: from preparation and expectations, issues you may encounter, making the most of the experience, being family of a JET, and the options available to you after JET (like JETAA!).<\/p>\n<p>They are casual meetups, usually over food\/drink. Everything discussed is held privately within the JET alumni family. So please come to any\/all of these events.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/ginza-nottingham-10-585x28011.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-39982 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/ginza-nottingham-10-585x28011-300x144.jpg\" alt=\"ginza-nottingham-10-585x28011\" width=\"300\" height=\"144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/ginza-nottingham-10-585x28011-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/ginza-nottingham-10-585x28011.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>(Photo credit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yuppee.com\/2012\/09\/16\/restaurant-review-ginza-teppanyaki-restaurant-nottingham\/\">yuppee.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>2. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jetaansw.org\/\">JETAA\u00a0NSW<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>JETAA NSW 2016 JET Pre-departure orientation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>When: July 2nd,\u00a03 pm-4 pm AEST<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where:\u00a0Sydney\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>~ Call for past JETs to share their experiences ~<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s that time of year again, and 2016&#8217;s new JETs will be leaving next month from Sydney. With this in mind, we invite past JETs to share their knowledge and experience (particularly recent experience from the last 2-3 years) with our JETlings, at our Pre-departure Orientation. It&#8217;s a great way to get involved and give back to the Programme! Our event will be\u00a0Saturday, 2 July\u00a0(yep, election day) from\u00a03 pm\u00a0or\u00a04 pm onwards.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to help, please email us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@jetaansw.org\">info@jetaansw.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/unnamed.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-39983 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/unnamed-300x202.png\" alt=\"unnamed\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/unnamed-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/unnamed.png 953w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>3.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JETAAOttawa\"> JETAA Ottawa<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1200219436676527\/\">Sempai-Kohai Pub Night<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>When: July\u00a03rd, 4:15 EDT<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where:\u00a0Earl of Sussex-431 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9M6<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Description: Meet the newest crop of bright-eyed and bushy-tailed outgoing JETs and pass on some of your hard-earned sempai wisdom about life and teaching in Japan. The JETs will be heading to the pub after the end of two-day pre-departure orientation and we&#8217;ll be staying as long as people want to stay! One of our most popular events of the year and a really useful get together for nervous JETs. Please don&#8217;t miss it! RSVP to events@jetaaottawa.ca so we reserve enough space for everyone.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13501734_10153509429846721_6242572152042814025_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-39984 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13501734_10153509429846721_6242572152042814025_n-300x120.jpg\" alt=\"13501734_10153509429846721_6242572152042814025_n\" width=\"300\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13501734_10153509429846721_6242572152042814025_n-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13501734_10153509429846721_6242572152042814025_n.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>*Event image from Deviant Art &#8211; One Piece Kampai<\/p>\n<p>4.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jetaasingapore\/?fref=ts\">JETAA Singapore<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1wXcm3tjYy_T9tps76_W8kPVClsfxeiR5aUQaODrgONk\/viewform\">\u6d77\u306e\u65e5 Beach Clean-up<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>When: July 6th,\u00a09:30 am- 12 pm SGT<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where:\u00a0Meet at Pasir Ris MRT, move to Pasir Ris Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>18 July is \u6d77\u306e\u65e5, Marine Day in Japan. To commemorate the importance of the ocean to our tiny island of Singapore, JETAA Sg will be holding a Beach Clean-Up activity at Pasir Ris Beach! Join us for to do your part for the environment. Friends and family are welcomed too!<\/p>\n<p>Date: 6 Jul, Wed (Public Holiday)<br \/>\nMeeting time: 9:30am at Pasir Ris MRT<\/p>\n<p>Programme:<br \/>\n9:30am Meet at Pasir Ris MRT, move to Pasir Ris Park<br \/>\n10:00am: Briefing<br \/>\n10:10 &#8211; 11:30 am: Beach Clean-up<br \/>\n11:30am: Debrief<br \/>\n11:45am: End of activity \/ Lunch at 5 Drunken Rabbits (*Lunch is not provided for by JETAA)<\/p>\n<p>Things to note:<br \/>\n&#8211; Please wear comfortable footwear and attire.<br \/>\n&#8211; Please bring sufficient drinking water.<br \/>\n&#8211; In the event of rain or PSI &gt;100, the event will be cancelled. You will be informed via SMS by 8:00am.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that there is a limit on the number of participants, so do sign up early! Thank you and see yaaa!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13516319_1039166542820408_6423062226885211023_n.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-39985 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13516319_1039166542820408_6423062226885211023_n-300x225.png\" alt=\"13516319_1039166542820408_6423062226885211023_n\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13516319_1039166542820408_6423062226885211023_n-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13516319_1039166542820408_6423062226885211023_n.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>(Photo credit <a href=\"http:\/\/snakku.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">snakku.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>5. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jetaanc.org\/\">JETAANC<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/141609776258303\/\">San Francisco Networking Nomikai<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>When: July 7th, 6 pm-7:30 pm PST<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where:\u00a0Crystal Jade San Francisco-4 Embarcadero Ctr, Ste 1, San Francisco, California 94111<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join alumni and friends at our San Francisco Networking Nomikai (happy hour)! Crystal Jade has great happy hour specials and if it&#8217;s nice out come find us on the back terrace with beautiful views of the Ferry Building and Bay Bridge!<\/p>\n<p>Come out, make new friends, and catch up with old ones. This is a great chance to do some networking in a fun, casual setting. Everyone is welcome!<\/p>\n<p>Look for alumni with red JETAANC lanyards. Or print out this mini JETAANC table sign so people can find you! Just fold in half and then fold the bottom of each side into a base to make a standing &#8220;triangle&#8221;:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FXedg5s&amp;h=7AQFsBehV&amp;enc=AZOXNNf4hMrQFJzx_8a7PeFH6kdq6KMyqJ8ZGprcVo738CJ-57x20e401SjCTycml5U&amp;s=1\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/Xedg5s<\/a><\/p>\n<p>JETAANC&#8217;s SF Networking Nomikais are held on the first Thursday of every month, so mark your calendar!<\/p>\n<p>**Please drink responsibly.**<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13445526_10154025523675804_8011903615554396953_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-39990\" src=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13445526_10154025523675804_8011903615554396953_n-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"13445526_10154025523675804_8011903615554396953_n\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13445526_10154025523675804_8011903615554396953_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13445526_10154025523675804_8011903615554396953_n.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">6. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jetaawgtn.org.nz\/\">JETAA Wellington\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1810835245870416\/\">Drinks and Karaoke Catch-up<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>When: July 8th, 7 pm NZST<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where:\u00a0Fork and Brewer-20A Bond Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6011<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">It&#8217;s been a while since JETAA Wellington has caught up, so how about we do that? Come out for some nibbles, some social drinks, and maybe even some karaoke to remind you of the times in Japan that you once had&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>At the moment the proposal is this: we catch up at a bar (possibly Fork and Brewer on Bond Street), chat a bit and have some drinks, and then if we&#8217;re in the mood we can head to karaoke at somewhere like K-Zone. I&#8217;m open to ideas, and we can change things up depending on what&#8217;s popular.<\/p>\n<p>Feel free to bring along anyone and everyone that might be interested &#8211; the more the merrier. Hope to hear from some of you soon!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13307317_10208119632300546_1900928562133461618_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-39991 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13307317_10208119632300546_1900928562133461618_n-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"13307317_10208119632300546_1900928562133461618_n\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13307317_10208119632300546_1900928562133461618_n-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13307317_10208119632300546_1900928562133461618_n.jpg 698w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">7. <a href=\"http:\/\/jetaacanberra.org\/\">JETAA Canberra<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/633723450114173\/\">Trivia Night Fundraiser\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>When: July 9th, 6:30 pm AEST<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where:\u00a0St Peter&#8217;s Church Hall, Watling Place, Weston<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">It&#8217;s time again for our annual Trivia Night and on Saturday 9 July we will be fundraising for the Tohoku Youth Program. The Program is organised by our friends at The Australia-Japan Society (ACT) and aims to help, in some small way, the young Japanese who lost their parents in the disastrous earthquake and tsunami on 11th March 2011. All money raised on the night will be donated to the Tohoku Youth Program.<\/p>\n<p>Our comperes for the night will be the inimitable Parker Brothers, Keith and Ken, and the questions will be a mix of Japan and Australia focused, so everyone will have a chance. All are welcome and we have arranged some great prizes direct from Japan, and have full range of side games and entertainment pla<span class=\"text_exposed_show\">nned.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Where: St Peter&#8217;s Church Hall, Watling Place, Weston Creek<br \/>\nDate: Saturday 9 July 2016<br \/>\nTime: Doors open at 6:30pm and trivia starts at 7pm (sharp!)<br \/>\nPrice: Entry by donation ($15 minimum). Please bring along plenty of gold coins for games and challenges<br \/>\nRSVP: Spaces are limited so get in early to avoid disappointment. Book a table of 8 or let us know that you&#8217;re happy to join a table on the night by emailing social.coordinator@jetaaca<wbr \/>nberra.org (special prize from Japan for the first 20 to register)<br \/>\nFood &amp; Drink (BYO): Feel free to bring along dinner or order a pizza delivery on the night. Japanese snacks, and soft drinks, will be available for purchase. We ask that attendees bringing along alcoholic drinks make a $5 &#8216;corkage&#8217; donation for use of the fridge<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13321829_10153401073961292_7954275292960843945_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-39992 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13321829_10153401073961292_7954275292960843945_n-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"13321829_10153401073961292_7954275292960843945_n\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13321829_10153401073961292_7954275292960843945_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13321829_10153401073961292_7954275292960843945_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13321829_10153401073961292_7954275292960843945_n.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">8. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jetaanola.com\">JETAA NOLA<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/jetaanola.weebly.com\/jetaa-events.html\">Summer Taikai<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>When: July 9th,\u00a07:30\/8:30 pm- 10 pm CDT<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where:\u00a0Sector 6 &#8211;\u00a0612 Distributors Row, New Orleans, LA 70123<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Summertime in Louisiana calls for more indoor activities which is why Sector 6 is the perfect place to stay indoors and catch some air. Other than the signature large trampolines, Sector 6 includes\u00a0a range of features like the rope forest, monkey bridge, tire swings and the FOAM PIT OF DEATH! Note: At\u00a0<span data-term=\"goog_2104703868\">9:00 pm<\/span>\u00a0the venue becomes 15+. Please let us know if you will be bringing any children under 15 years of age to the event.<\/p>\n<p>What:\u00a0Summer Taikai at Sector6 Extreme Air Sports<br \/>\nWhen:\u00a0<span data-term=\"goog_2104703869\">Saturday, July 9th 2016<\/span><br \/>\nTime:\u00a0<span data-term=\"goog_2104703870\">7:30 pm<\/span>*\/8:30 pm\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<span data-term=\"goog_2104703871\">10:00 pm<\/span>\u00a0(we will have a\u00a0<span data-term=\"goog_2104703872\">7:30<\/span>* start if JETAA members bring\u00a0children under 15 years of age)<br \/>\nCost:\u00a0$5.00 (PayPal link will be sent after you RSVP)<br \/>\nWhere:\u00a0Sector 6 &#8211;\u00a0612 Distributors Row, New Orleans, LA 70123<br \/>\nWho:\u00a0JET Alumni and immediate family members<br \/>\nRSVP (Mandatory):\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/jetaanola.us2.list-manage1.com\/track\/click?u=38e0b4e2b44ca7f58fe167e0a&amp;id=766aa3f970&amp;e=8c96a8b88d\">http:\/\/jetaanola.weebly.com\/jetaa-events.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sector-6-1747683.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-39994 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sector-6-1747683-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"sector-6-1747683\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sector-6-1747683-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sector-6-1747683.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">(Photo credit <a href=\"https:\/\/roadtrippers.com\/us\/new-orleans-la\/sports\/sector-6?lat=40.80972&amp;lng=-96.67528&amp;z=5\">roadtrippers.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">9.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/jetaasc.org\/\">JETAASC<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/590734994431421\/\">Beach Party and Potluck<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>When: July 9th, 2:30 pm PST<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where:\u00a0Dockweiler Beach (<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ioK7CetU42K2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow nofollow\">https:\/\/<wbr \/>goo.gl\/maps\/<wbr \/>ioK7CetU42K2<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Every year, we gather to do a barbecue\/picnic in a park. This year, we&#8217;ve changed it up and decided to do something distinictively Californian. Please join us for a potluck and a fun day at the (Dockweiler) beach.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll stay until everyone wants to go home or until we finish with the bonfire.<\/p>\n<p>Since it is a potluck, please post what you are bringing on the wall.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13516609_10208335172791302_6568186922363166943_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-39993 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13516609_10208335172791302_6568186922363166943_n-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"13516609_10208335172791302_6568186922363166943_n\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13516609_10208335172791302_6568186922363166943_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13516609_10208335172791302_6568186922363166943_n.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">10. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.floridajetaa.org\">Florida JETAA<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1203382459674193\/\">2016 Tanabata Hot Pot Party<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>When: July 10th, 2 pm EST<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where:\u00a0<a id=\"u_jsonp_4_m\" class=\"_5xhk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Lemongrass-Hot-Pot\/1566866550255504\" data-hovercard=\"\/ajax\/hovercard\/page.php?id=1566866550255504\" data-testid=\"event-permalink-location\">Lemongrass Hot Pot<\/a>-21073 Powerline Rd, Boca Raton, Florida 33433<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">It&#8217;s that time of year again &#8211; Tanabata&#8217;s just around the corner, which means it&#8217;s time for the FL-JETAA Tanabata party!<\/p>\n<p>The Tanabata party in South Florida has been a yearly event for some time now. In the past, it was held potluck style, and members were encouraged to dress in Yukata. Last year, Bahia (FL-JETAA President) hosted it at her house, and we were able to tie some wishes to the bamboo trees she had in her yard.<\/p>\n<p>This year, we unfortunately will not be able to have the potluck at someone&#8217;s house due to various circumstances. Since it&#8217;s too hot for a picnic, we&#8217;ve decided to have a Tanabata Hot Pot Party! The location is Lemongrass Hot Pot in Boca Raton. The price is about $33.00 for an all-you-can-<span class=\"text_exposed_show\">eat array of ingredients that you can cook at your table!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, we will have limited space for this event. Only the first 16 people to respond will be able to join. If you would like to come, please RSVP to me as soon as possible (Private Message me!).<\/p>\n<p>And remember to come in your Yukata!<\/p>\n<p>Location: Lemongrass Hot Pot<br \/>\n21073 Powerline Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33433<br \/>\nDate: Sunday, July 10, 2016<br \/>\nTime: 2:00 P.M.<br \/>\nCost: $33.00 (CASH ONLY)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13516472_10157197200025571_4572225068435819893_n1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-39997 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13516472_10157197200025571_4572225068435819893_n1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"13516472_10157197200025571_4572225068435819893_n\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13516472_10157197200025571_4572225068435819893_n1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13516472_10157197200025571_4572225068435819893_n1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13516472_10157197200025571_4572225068435819893_n1.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">11. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jetaaportland.com\/\">JETAA Portland<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jetaaportland.com\/jetaa-events\/sayonara-bbq-july-10th\/\">Sayonara BBQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Join JETAA Portland for a BBQ as we say \u201csayonara\u201d to the new JETs as they leave for Japan!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Sunday, July 10th<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 12pm \u2013 3pm<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> Overlook Park, Picnic Area A (1599 N Fremont St. Portland)<\/p>\n<p>Please bring a side dish, dessert, or snack to share with everyone. JETAA will provide the main dishes for meat lovers and vegetarians alike!<\/p>\n<p>Parents, family, and friends of JETs are all welcome to attend!<\/p>\n<p>For questions and to\u00a0<strong>RSVP<\/strong> for this event, please contact Matt Turner.<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong> matthew.turner@se.mofa.go.jp<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong> (503) 740-4250<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gatag-00007155-212x300.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-39995\" src=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gatag-00007155-212x300-212x300.jpg\" alt=\"gatag-00007155-212x300\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">12.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jetaadc.org\"> JETAA DC<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/jetaadc.org\/712-jaswdc-jetaadc-izakaya-pub-quiz-pasara-thai\/\">JASWDC + JETAA DC Izakaya Pub Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>When: July 12th, 6 pm EST<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where:\u00a0 Pasara Thai (1219 Connecticut Ave, NW) (Nearest Metro:DuPont Circle | Red Line)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>JASWDC and JETAADC are excited to host this year\u2019s <strong>Summer Izakaya Pub Quiz<\/strong> with a Japanese spin. Test your knowledge of American and Japanese trivia! Teams\u00a0 of\u00a0 four\u00a0 players\u00a0 answer\u00a0 various\u00a0 questions\u00a0 related\u00a0 to\u00a0 Japan\u00a0 and\u00a0 America.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Questions\u00a0 will\u00a0 be\u00a0 read\u00a0 either\u00a0 in English or Japanese. But don\u2019t worry; we will assign everybody into teams to level the playing field by spreading out\u00a0 Japanese\u00a0 speakers.\u00a0 You\u00a0 can\u00a0 also\u00a0 register\u00a0 as\u00a0 a\u00a0 team\u00a0 of\u00a0 four\u00a0 (make sure\u00a0 you\u00a0 have\u00a0 someone\u00a0 who\u2019s fluent\/advanced\u00a0 in\u00a0 Japanese!).<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0 highest\u00a0 scoring\u00a0 teams\u00a0 will\u00a0 win\u00a0 prizes!<\/p>\n<p>Past\u00a0 categories\u00a0 include\u00a0 language, Okinawan and Hawaiian history, music, Ghibli and Disney movies, and more!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 data-canvas-width=\"287.91040000000004\">Register online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jaswdc.org\/\">www.jaswdc.org<\/a> by July 6, 2016. Refunds will not be given to cancellations after this date or to no shows. We do not accept applications on the day of the event.<\/h5>\n<h5 data-canvas-width=\"123.32140000000001\">If you have any questions, please call JASWDC at (202) 833-2210 or email <a href=\"mailto:info@jaswdc.org\">info@jaswdc.org<\/a><\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Pasara-DC-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-39998 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Pasara-DC-7-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Pasara-DC-7\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Pasara-DC-7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Pasara-DC-7-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Pasara-DC-7.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">(Image from <a href=\"http:\/\/kyllopattana.com\/portfolio\/restaurant-consultation\/upscale-dining\/pasara-thai\/\">kyllopattana.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">13.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jetaa.org.uk\/\">JETAAUK<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jetaa.org.uk\/2016-pre-departure-meetups\/\">Pre-departure Meetup<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>When: July 16th, (late morning after JET orientation)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0London<\/p>\n<p>The JETAA Pre-Departure Meetups organised by the JET Alumni Association of the UK are separate and very different from the one run by the Embassy of Japan. They are optional and meant to facilitate discussion on (almost) any aspect of the JET experience: from preparation and expectations, issues you may encounter, making the most of the experience, being family of a JET, and the options available to you after JET (like JETAA!).<\/p>\n<p>They are casual meetups, usually over food\/drink. Everything discussed is held privately within the JET alumni family. So please come to any\/all of these events.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Soseki.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-39999 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Soseki-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"Soseki\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Soseki-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Soseki.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>(Image from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.londonplacestoeat.com\/japanese-restaurants-london\/japanese-restaurant-london-central\/\">londonplacestoeat.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>14.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/aucklandjetaa.org\/\">JETAA Auckland<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1417232548298880\/\">JETAA NZIFF Film 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>When: July 16th, 11 am NZST<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Civic Theater-Corner Queen Street &amp; Wellesley Street\u00a0Auckland, New Zealand 1010<\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s JETAA Auckland New Zealand International Film Festival Japanese film selection is \u6d77\u3088\u308a\u3082\u307e\u3060\u6df1\u304f &lt; umi yorimo fukaku&gt; &#8211; After the Storm.<\/p>\n<p>By well renowned Director Kore-eda Hirokazu &lt;Like Father, Like Son NZIFF13&gt; and featuring some well-known faces in this beautiful slice-of-life Japanese drama &#8211; this Cannes entry is one to see, so come see it with us~<\/p>\n<p>Movie is at 1pm at the Civic, JETAA is putting on a pre-screening meetup from 11am involving food! &#8211; more details to come :)<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are at the Group Booking discount of $15 &#8211; invite your friends, meet other former JETs and Yets (not yet, but almost off on JET!) and other Japanofiles!<\/p>\n<p>When: Sat, 16th July<br \/>\nTime: 11am (1pm Movie)<br \/>\nPlace: Civic &#8211; anothe<span class=\"text_exposed_show\">r venue TBC<br \/>\nCost: $15 (discounted from the full price ticket price of $18.50!)<br \/>\nWhy?: It&#8217;s Film Festival time!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>##########################<wbr \/>#########################<br \/>\nTickets to be prepurchased to be secured.<br \/>\nRSVP to shelleymai@gmail.com or by texting 0210436056<br \/>\nfor payment options and for more details<br \/>\n##########################<wbr \/>#########################<\/p>\n<p>Other Japanese films advertised are the famous 1953 classic Tokyo Story, The epic 5hr Happy Hour and the Japan wrestling scene Doglegs &#8211; go check them out!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13502004_10154216745270692_9036759334055243611_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-40000 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13502004_10154216745270692_9036759334055243611_n-300x186.jpg\" alt=\"13502004_10154216745270692_9036759334055243611_n\" width=\"300\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13502004_10154216745270692_9036759334055243611_n-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13502004_10154216745270692_9036759334055243611_n.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>15. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jetaamc.org\/\">Music City JETAA<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jetaamc\/\">New-JET Send Off<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>When: July 28th,\u00a0Time TBD<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where:\u00a0TBD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_2104703909\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Thursday, July 28th<\/span><\/span>, JETAA will host an informal happy hour for outgoing JETs and their families on the eve of their <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_2104703910\"><span class=\"aQJ\">July 30th<\/span><\/span> departure for Japan. Join us to send the 2016 Cohort off in style. More information will be forthcoming on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jetaamc\/\">JETAA FB Page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>16. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jetaany.org\">JETAANY<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/964369153645600\/\">JETAANY 2016 Summer Retreat<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>When: July\u00a030th-July 31st 9 am-6 pm EDT<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where:\u00a0<a id=\"u_jsonp_6_m\" class=\"_5xhk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Taconic-Outdoor-Education-Center\/1136824706330653\" data-hovercard=\"\/ajax\/hovercard\/page.php?id=1136824706330653\" data-testid=\"event-permalink-location\">Taconic Outdoor Education Center<\/a>-75 Mountain Laurel Ln, Cold Spring, New York 10516<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bring yourselves. Bring your friends. Bring your kids. There\u2019s something for everyone at the first-ever JETAANY Summer Retreat!<\/p>\n<p>Activities, overnight lodging and all meals (lunch &amp; dinner on Saturday and breakfast &amp; lunch on Sunday) will be provided. We will be staying in 8-10 person cabins with shared bathrooms. Bus transportation (at an extra cost) can be provided if there is enough interest.<\/p>\n<p>Activities include:<br \/>\nHiking<br \/>\nBoating<br \/>\nPicnicking<br \/>\nLow Ropes Course<br \/>\nCampfire<br \/>\nSports and Games<br \/>\n\u2026and much more.<\/p>\n<p>Costs:<br \/>\nProgram Fee (with lodging): $102.50\/person<br \/>\nProgram Fee (without lodging \u2013 one day only): $51.50\/person<br \/>\nTransportation: $10-20 each way, only if enough interest (Departing Saturday morning from NYC; Departing Sunday late afternoon from Taconic Outdoor Education Center) \u2013 Please email Amber at amberliang[at]<a href=\"http:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fjetaany.org%2F&amp;h=YAQFjSr8P&amp;enc=AZPJAIF3ctGaQ3wZcLpIKyBGcBPSc1GXpvOHAcJN5sSqNupvyxSXJLM3wVvjSbujtjw&amp;s=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow nofollow\">jetaany.org<\/a> by May 30th, if you are interested in transportation so we have enough time to organize.<\/p>\n<p>Spaces are limited so please register if you want to secure your spot. Registration isn\u2019t complete until you complete your payment using the Paypal button below the <a href=\"http:\/\/jetaany.org\/2016\/04\/12\/summer-retreat\/\">registration form<\/a>. Registration closes on July 6th.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1904068_10100999044004796_4675106973031659535_n-001-768x263.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-40001 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1904068_10100999044004796_4675106973031659535_n-001-768x263-300x103.jpg\" alt=\"1904068_10100999044004796_4675106973031659535_n-001-768x263\" width=\"300\" height=\"103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1904068_10100999044004796_4675106973031659535_n-001-768x263-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1904068_10100999044004796_4675106973031659535_n-001-768x263.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ryan Hata\u00a0(Tottori-Ken, 2014-Present) AJET National Council Director of Alumni Relations:\u00a0Ryan\u00a0is in his second year on the AJET National Council and first as the Director of Alumni Relations. He works alongside Rachel Brisson\u00a0(AJET National Council Director of Alumni Resources ) and members of JETAA International (JETAA-I) to strengthen the relationship between former JETs, current JETs, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":146,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-39981","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pkZ7m-aoR","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39981","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/146"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=39981"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39981\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40006,"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39981\/revisions\/40006"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39981"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=39981"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=39981"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}