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The JET Alumni Association of British Columbia and Yukon (JETAABC) is one of Canada's most active chapters, with 620 members. Its mission is to:

  • Provide a community for alumni returned from Japan
  • Foster a connection between Japan and the BC/Yukon community
  • Support and promote the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme
Please join us for events and discussion!

JETAABC Upcoming Events & News

JETAABC Intermediate-Advanced Japanese Language Classes
Board MeetingMonday, September 13th, 2010
Past Events 

Community Events

Mokuyokai's Donwakai (Pub Night)

Do you have a strong interest in Japan? Want to meet others who have a connection to Japan, either professionally or personally?

The Vancouver Mokuyokai society invites you to the Donwakai, our monthly pub night that brings together those who have a shared interest in Japan-Canada relations. At the Donwakai, you will meet approximately 40-50 people who have a strong connection to Japan: business people, teachers, lawyers, diplomats, students and others from Canada, Japan and elsewhere.

Most of our participants have lived or travelled in Japan at some point in their lives. So if you want to network, share experiences about Japan, learn more about Mokuyokai or just meet like minded people, then don’t miss this event! The atmosphere is casual and rsvps are not required.

Mokuyokai provides some appetizers but participants are expected to purchase food or drink(s) from the menu. On Thursdays, Ceilis has $5 Keiths Beer and $5 Fish n’ Chips special.

Looking forward to seeing you at the Donwakai!

  • When: Thursday, August 19th/September 23rd (5:30-7:30pm)
  • Where: Ceilis Irish Pub (3rd Floor, Banshee Room)
    • 670 Smithe St. (corner of Granville and Smithe)
  • Cost: Non-Members $5 / Members: Free
    • (Mokuyokai yearly membership $20 for JETs for the first year)
  • RSVP: Not required
  • Menu: www.ceilis.com/2009/vancouver/
  • More info: www.mokuyokai.bc.ca/e_moku/e_donwa.html or donwa@mokuyokai.bc.ca

Spring Garden Fair

  • Saturday, April 24, 2010, 9-2:30pm
  • Vancouver Japanese Language School
  • 487 Alexander St., Vancouver

Come for a waffle brunch! Hanging baskets, fruits, vegetables, Japanese antiques, recycled goods and more.

Celebrate Spring at Nikkei Place!

  • Saturday, April 24, 2010, 12-3pm
  • National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre
  • 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby

Located at Nikkei Place in Burnaby with a beautiful Japanese Canadian garden, this is a free spring event featuring Japanese taiko and dance performances, make your own haiku and crafts (origami, sumie ink painting, paper cherry blossoms, kites), and much more.

Food vendors with Japanese tea, cakes, manju, and handmade crafts (Japanese fashion accessories, bonsai, soap, baby clothing, etc) will be on site. Enjoy the quiet beauty of a formal tea ceremony by the Urasenke Tankoukai Vancouver Association in a Japanese room setting at 1pm and 2pm, tickets are $10.

  • Order your special Sakura Bento lunch in advance @: 604.777.7000
    • Adults $15 and Children $6

Spring Bazaar and Plant Sale

  • Saturday May 15, 11am-3pm
  • National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre

Good quality Japanese style items and a broad selection of indoor and outdoor plants, bedding plants just in time for spring planting will be for sale. Also, a varied selection of our always popular and delicious Japanese food will be available. There will be tables available for others who may wish to participate in this event.

Proceeds will go toward maintaining the new Community Kitchen as we as assisting NNM&HC projects and programs. Donations of articles in good condition will be gratefully accepted by the Auxiliary in May.

  • For more information regarding the Spring Bazaar, to reserve a table, and to donate items please contact one of the following Auxiliary Committee members:
    • Frank Kamiya (plants) 604.929.4476
    • Rasemari Takeuchi (Japanese items) 604.732.6714
    • Roberta Nasu (tables) 604.432.6160
    • Yoshi Hashimoto 604.850.7105

Japanese Tea Ceremony

  • May 15, 1pm & 2pm
  • National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre
  • Tickets $10.

Enjoy a relaxing and uplifting bowl of matcha (powdered green tea) and okashi (sweet) served by Urasenke Tankoukai Vancouver Association in a traditional Japanese room with tatami (rice straw mats) and a tokonoma (an alcove decorated with a calligraphic or pictorial scroll and flower arrangement). Held in conjunction with the Spring Bazaar.

  • Call 604.777.7000 to reserve tickets.

Mokuyokai Pub Night - Donwakai Social

  • Every third Thursday of the month
  • JET Alumni warmly welcomed! $5 for non-members
  • Transit-friendly location! The Transcontinental in Gastown
  • 601 West Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC
  • Visit Mokuyokai Donwakai page for more info, including membership info.

[FYI: Mokuyokai yearly membership $20 for JETs (first year) and $40 for individuals ($35 for families). This yearly membership will get you free into the pub nights (with snacks to go around) and discounted rates at all other Mokuyokai events throughout the year!]

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Powell Street Festival!

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