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SUMMARY:December Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:This month we will read Satoshi Kitamura’s “Igor Nocturnov.” It is a little quirky illustrated story about a very talented musician that could make anything into beautiful music. Click here to join us on Monday\, December 11th at 7pm over Zoom.  \nIf you wish to get monthly news and updates about our yomikai outside of our JETAABC newsletter\, please sign up here to join JETAABC Yomikai.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/december-yomi-kai-2/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111640
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T063158Z
UID:2363-1702213200-1702220400@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Origami Workshop with Aiko Matsushiba
DESCRIPTION:Get into the holiday spirit with fellow alumni and craft enthusiasts at our in-person Holiday themed Origami workshop. \nUnleash your inner artist\, fold\, and shape beautiful origami creations that will add a personal touch to your holiday cards and decorations. We have specially invited Aiko-san from Aiko’s Family Origami and Craft to guide you through the art of origami in a simple and engaging way. \nWhether you’re a seasoned origami expert or completely new to origami\, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to socialise with other alumni\, make new friends\, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of creativity. Share tips and tricks\, exchange ideas\, and bond with like-minded individuals as we explore the world of origami. \nThis event is free! Special thanks to the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their generous sponsorship and support! \nSign up here! You will receive a confirmation email from the event organiser with more details for the event at least one week prior to the event.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/origami-workshop-with-aiko-matsushiba/
LOCATION:1 Kingsway in Vancouver\, B.C. V5T 3H7\, 1 Kingsway\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5T 3H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111640
CREATED:20231004T210215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T210215Z
UID:2289-1697281200-1697288400@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Imoni-Kai
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Imoni-Kai is a treasured tradition from Yamagata Prefecture. Enjoy hearty taro root stew in Central Park\, Burnaby from 11am\, Sunday\, October 14th\, with friends old and new! \nPlease RSVP here by Wednesday\, October 11th.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/imoni-kai-2/
LOCATION:Central Park\, 3883 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="JETAABC Social":MAILTO:social@jetaabc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230730T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230730T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111640
CREATED:20230701T065914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T012756Z
UID:2185-1690716600-1690722000@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Edomae in Summer 2023
DESCRIPTION:Come join us! \nMr. Hikita will give a presentation on Giant Kelp & Its Ecosystem. The event will also include some tips on how to thaw sashimi and a demo on how to prepare rice for a seafood rice bowl (kaisen don).
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/edomae-in-summer-2023/
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230527T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230527T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111640
CREATED:20230501T032910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T032910Z
UID:2095-1685187000-1685201400@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAABC Asian Heritage Month Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Asian Canadian Heritage Month with the JETAABC community! We will eat a sushi lunch and learn about Asian Canadian history\, share stories and experiences\, and enjoy some fun games and karaoke! $10 for JETAABC members $15 for non-alumni members. Sign up here.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jetaabc-asian-heritage-month-celebration/
LOCATION:BCIT Downtown Campus\, 555 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 3H6
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="JETAABC Social":MAILTO:social@jetaabc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230513T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111640
CREATED:20230417T212308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T033036Z
UID:2079-1683972000-1683975600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:An Hour with Erica H Isomura
DESCRIPTION:JETAABC Yomikai invites award winning essayist\, poet\, and multi-disciplinary artist\, Erica Hiroko Isomura for a special hour in honour of May Asian Heritage Month. Sign up here to get a Zoom link to join us on May 13 at 10 am PDT.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/an-hour-with-erica-h-isomura/
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230311T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111640
CREATED:20221113T041933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T041933Z
UID:1849-1678525200-1678548600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:2023 Metro Vancouver Japan Bowl
DESCRIPTION:JETAABC is excited to invite high school students learning Japanese to participate in the Metro Vancouver Japan Bowl. The Japan Bowl® is a Japanese language and culture competition for high school students who are studying Japanese. The Japan-America Society of Washington DC organized and hosted the first Japan Bowl in 1992. The competition has since been expanding overseas and is now held in Poland\, England\, Italy\, Mexico\, Serbia\, Bulgaria\, France\, etc. The inaugural Canadian Japan Bowl was held in Vancouver in 2018. \n\nTeams comprise 2 to 3 members. During the competition\, questions are read out verbally in both English and Japanese. The top three teams from the Preliminary Round will proceed to the Championship Round. \n\n\nCheck out this video to get an overview of the Metro Vancouver Japan Bowl\, and click here for more information about registration.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/2023-metro-vancouver-japan-bowl/
LOCATION:Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre\, 6688 Southoaks Crescent\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111640
CREATED:20230130T001924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T001924Z
UID:2010-1677610800-1677614400@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:February Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:This month we will read Japan’s First Nobel Prize Winner Yasunari Kawabata‘s “The Pomegranate.” Click here to join us over Zoom. \nIf you wish to get monthly news and updates about our Yomi-Kai outside of our JETAABC newsletter\, please sign up here.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/february-yomi-kai/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,Cultural
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230206
DTSTAMP:20260409T111640
CREATED:20221221T010003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T175140Z
UID:1918-1675468800-1675641599@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JET Ski 2023
DESCRIPTION:JET Ski is back with our first in-person\, tri-chapter event since 2020! ☃️ Meet us February 4–5\, 2023 in Seattle as we reconnect with our friends across JETAABC\, JETAA Portland\, and PNWJETAA.  We are excited to enjoy a day of snow sports\, good food\, and fun in Seattle! \nSee this page for more information. The registration deadline is January 28th\, 2023.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jet-ski-2023/
LOCATION:Seattle\, Washington
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230128T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111640
CREATED:20230104T195903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T195903Z
UID:1936-1674914400-1674919800@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:2023 Edomae Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the upcoming presentation by Mr. Takuta Hikita. \n\nMr. Hikita is a former auctioneer of high-end fish at Tsukiji Market for over 10 years.  Combined with a Marine Sciences degree\, he became an expert in the luxury seafood market. When he first moved to Vancouver in 2018\, he realized that he couldn’t find the types of fish that his family loved to eat in Japan. So\, he decided to start his own company to share his passion for these Japanese fish and bring them into Vancouver market.  He delivers the the freshest seasonal ingredients from Japan (‘shun no sakana’) to restaurants and vendors across the city.\n\nThis is a free\, joint event organized by JCCOC & JETAABC.\n\nRegister here. Deadline: Friday\, January 27th\, 2023. \nDate: Saturday\, January 28th\, 2022\nTime: 2:00 – 3:30 pm (Doors open 1:45 pm)\nLocation: UBC Acadia Park Commonsblock (2707 Tennis Crescent\, Vancouver\, BC V6T 1S1) \nParking information: All parking spots in UBC Acadia Park are either reserved for residents or to be purchased hourly. Payment can be made through the Honk Mobile App or at pay machines and meters with cash and credit cards. The weekend rate for the closest parking is $1 per 30 minutes (Honk Mobile Zone 5618). \nFor questions\, please reach out to Tai.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/2023-edomae-presentation/
LOCATION:UBC Acadia Park\, 2707 Tennis Crescent\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6T 1S1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111640
CREATED:20230108T021043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230108T021043Z
UID:1982-1673982000-1673985600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:January Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:This month we will read Kaiji Motojiro’s “Lemon\,” and find out why people left lemons at a storefront in Kyoto. Click here to join us on Tuesday\, January 17th at 7pm over Zoom. \nIf you wish to get monthly news and updates outside of our JETAABC newsletter\, please sign up here to join JETAABC Yomi-Kai.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/january-yomi-kai/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221218T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221218T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111640
CREATED:20221127T223357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221127T223357Z
UID:1861-1671363000-1671370200@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAABC Bonenkai End-of-Year Party
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate another banner year for JETAABC and all our members! \nDate: Sunday\, December 18th\, 11:30-1:30 pm\n(RSVP Deadline: Wednesday\, December 14th)\n \nLocation: Haraheri Eat Bar & Patio\n888 Nelson St\, downtown Vancouver\nLocated on the rooftop of Nelson Square Building\n\nPlease note: JETAABC will be providing some light appetizers to share\, and you are welcome to purchase your own lunch and drinks at the restaurant. Thanks!\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Rachel at communications@jetaabc.ca.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jetaabc-bonenkai-end-of-year-party/
LOCATION:Haraheri Eat Bar + Patio\, 888 Nelson St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6Z 2H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221205
DTSTAMP:20260409T111640
CREATED:20220917T171358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221204T144953Z
UID:1740-1670025600-1670198399@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Japan Market
DESCRIPTION:** Community event unaffiliated with JETAABC ** \nThe Holiday 2022 Japan Market will be on Saturday and Sunday\, December 3rd to 4th\, at UBC Robson Square’s indoor space! \nPurchase your ticket online in advance (and guests 15 and under enter free). Admissions is as follows: \nEarlybird till Dec. 2nd midnight:\n1 adult $4 / 2 adults $7 \nOn Dec. 3rd and 4th:\n1 adult $5 / 2 adults $9 \nWhile this event isn’t affiliated with JETAABC\, it is a great way to connect with the Japanese-Canadian community and support local Japanese-Canadian businesses.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/japan-market-3/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square (indoors)\, 800 Robson Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6Z 3B7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111640
CREATED:20221018T010433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T010533Z
UID:1820-1667761200-1667764800@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Metro Vancouver Japan Bowl Info Session
DESCRIPTION:The Metro Vancouver Japan Bowl® is a wonderful opportunity for local high school students to experience Japanese language and culture. If you’d like to join in the fun of planning and executing the event in March 2023\, please attend our information session on Sunday\, November 6th at 7pm on Zoom. \nEven if you can’t attend at that time\, please use the link below to register your interest in volunteering. \nSign Up
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/metro-vancouver-japan-bowl-info-session/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Community,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221028T233000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111640
CREATED:20221001T222456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221001T222456Z
UID:1766-1666980000-1666999800@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Welcome Back Social
DESCRIPTION:Come and meet the new JET returnees in style with our Welcome Back Social and Karaoke Nijikai! \nDate: Friday\, October 28th\n(RSVP Deadline: Monday\, October 24)\n\nDinner Time: 6:00pm\nLocation: Guu Original (838 Thurlow Street\, Vancouver)\nCost: purchase of own drinks/food (JETAABC will cover some light appetizers)\nMenu here\n\nKaraoke Nijikai: 8:30pm\nLocation: Fantacity (1133 Robson St\, Vancouver)\nCost: approx. $10 per person (subject to change based on numbers RSVP’d)\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Danielle.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/welcome-back-social/
LOCATION:Downtown Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111640
CREATED:20220903T034643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T044909Z
UID:1707-1666724400-1666728000@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Yomi-Kai: A Conversation with Hiromi Goto
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we invite author Hiromi Goto to share insight about her anthology\, Hopeful Monsters. Please register here to attend this particular meeting.\n\nGeneral Schedule for the evening will be as follows:\n\n\n\n\n7:00 pm – 7:30 pm : Pre-discussion about Hopeful Monster as a group\n7:30 pm – 7:45 pm : Author Hiromi Goto will join us with a brief introduction and will be reading two short stories\n7:45 pm – 8:00 pm : Commentary\n8:00 pm – 8:15 pm : Q&A and Closing Remarks\n\nIf you have any questions about the evening and/or if you have any questions you would like to ask Ms. Goto\, please send them to karmila@jetaabc.ca. Depending on time\, we may be able to accept questions on the day but we cannot guarantee that your questions will be addressed.\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for Hiromi Goto’s website to peruse to learn more about her.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/yomi-kai-a-conversation-with-hiromi-goto/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221023T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111640
CREATED:20221009T011537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221009T011537Z
UID:1802-1666519200-1666533600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Nikkei Garden Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:** Community event unaffiliated with JETAABC **\n\nJune – October 2022 | 2nd & 4th Sundays | 10am-2pm\n\n\n\n\nNikkei Garden Farmers Market “産地直送”\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNikkei Garden Farmers Market is returning for its second season this summer! Stroll through the booths of fresh and locally grown produce\, deliciously prepared food\, uniquely crafted by local makers\, all while enjoying the Japanese garden and its seasonal beauty. Last year\, NGFM was a wonderful gathering place for friends and families all summer long at this relaxed Sunday location. Get your hands on Japanese/Japanese-inspired food and goods at this market located in the heart of Burnaby. \nOPEN on the second and fourth Sundays of each month through October! \nInterested in becoming a vendor?  Here is some information about becoming a vendor. If you have any questions\, please send us an email at event@nikkeiplace.org \nNikkei Farmers Market is a member of the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets\, BCAFM. Click HERE to see BC Farmers’ Market Trail.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/nikkei-garden-farmers-market-2/
LOCATION:Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre\, 6688 Southoaks Crescent\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111640
CREATED:20221002T053404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221009T011655Z
UID:1769-1666350000-1666364400@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Tonari Gumi Fall Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:** Community event unaffiliated with JETAABC ** \nPlease join us at Tonari Gumi for 2022 Fall Bazaar on Friday\, October 21st\, 11:00am-3:00pm! \nEveryone’s favorite Manju\, Inari\, Crafts\, Japanese tea ceremony utensils\, Japanese Art\, Japanese dolls and Kimono will be sold.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/tonari-gumi-fall-bazaar/
LOCATION:Tonari Gumi Japanese Community Volunteers Association\, 101-42 West 8th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5Y 1M7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221016T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221016T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111640
CREATED:20220919T190624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T235823Z
UID:1749-1665918000-1665928800@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Imoni-Kai
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our annual Imoni-Kai\, a treasured tradition from Yamagata Prefecture that’s enjoyed and held throughout the Tohoku region of Japan. Enjoy hearty taro root stew with friends old and new! \nSign up here! \nhttps://forms.gle/Y67EXYNq2itXCoTo8
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/imoni-kai/
LOCATION:Central Park\, 3883 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111640
CREATED:20221009T011406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221009T011543Z
UID:1798-1665309600-1665324000@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Nikkei Garden Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:** Community event unaffiliated with JETAABC **\n\nJune – October 2022 | 2nd & 4th Sundays | 10am-2pm\n\n\n\n\nNikkei Garden Farmers Market “産地直送”\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNikkei Garden Farmers Market is returning for its second season this summer! Stroll through the booths of fresh and locally grown produce\, deliciously prepared food\, uniquely crafted by local makers\, all while enjoying the Japanese garden and its seasonal beauty. Last year\, NGFM was a wonderful gathering place for friends and families all summer long at this relaxed Sunday location. Get your hands on Japanese/Japanese-inspired food and goods at this market located in the heart of Burnaby. \nOPEN on the second and fourth Sundays of each month through October! \nInterested in becoming a vendor?  Here is some information about becoming a vendor. If you have any questions\, please send us an email at event@nikkeiplace.org \nNikkei Farmers Market is a member of the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets\, BCAFM. Click HERE to see BC Farmers’ Market Trail.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/nikkei-garden-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre\, 6688 Southoaks Crescent\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220910T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220910T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111640
CREATED:20220905T053832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220905T053832Z
UID:1722-1662807600-1662832800@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Japan Market
DESCRIPTION:The Fall 2022 Japan Market will be on Saturday\, September 10th\, 11 am – 6pm\, at the Yaletown Roundhouse!\nPurchase your ticket in advance online. 16 and under are free! \nWhile this event isn’t affiliated with JETAABC\, one of our board members will be an artwork vendor.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/japan-market-2/
LOCATION:Yaletown Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre\, 181 Roundhouse Mews\, Vancouver\, V6Z 2W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220905
DTSTAMP:20260409T111640
CREATED:20220516T023451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T221224Z
UID:1531-1662163200-1662335999@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Nikkei Matsuri
DESCRIPTION:From the Nikkei Matsuri website: Nikkei Matsuri is Burnaby’s authentic family-friendly Japanese festival celebrating Japanese culture. Proceeds benefit Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre. \nIf you are interested in volunteering and supporting the success of the event\, please sign up here.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/nikkei-matsuri/
LOCATION:Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre\, 6688 Southoaks Crescent\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220828T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111640
CREATED:20220812T153653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220812T153729Z
UID:1698-1661684400-1661691600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAABC Sports Day
DESCRIPTION:Sports Day is BACK! Come join us for a fun and family-friendly outdoor gathering at Central Park on Sunday\, August 28th from 11am-1pm! Participate or come out to watch and support! 💪🏼🎉\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/1698/
LOCATION:Central Park\, 3883 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111640
CREATED:20220810T220416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T220416Z
UID:1688-1661000400-1661007600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAA Canada Virtual Beach Party
DESCRIPTION:Yukata\, hanami and matsuri… what do you miss or not miss about summer in Japan? \n\n\nLet’s enjoy meeting JET alumni from across Canada and possibly beyond at the Virtual Beach Party. There will be a “Nihongo Dake” area for those interested in practicing their speaking. \nEvent Date: Saturday\, August 20th\nEvent Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm  PDT / 2:00 – 4:00 pm  MDT\, CST/3:00 – 5:00 pm  CDT/ 4:00 – 6:00 pm EDT/ 5:00 – 7:00 pm ADT.\nPlease sign up to receive the link by Thursday\, August 18.\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please don’t hesitate to reach out at jetaa.canada@gmail.com.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jetaa-canada-virtual-beach-party/
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220806T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111640
CREATED:20220528T220730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T145932Z
UID:1573-1659783600-1659790800@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Sports Day
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a fun and family-friendly outdoor gathering at Central Park on Saturday\, July 16th from 11:00am – 1:00pm! Activities include radio taiso\, tug-of-war\, spikeball\, ultimate frisbee and more. Participate or come out to watch and support! The registration deadline is Friday\, June 17th. \nSign Up
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/sports-day/
LOCATION:Central Park\, 3883 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220801
DTSTAMP:20260409T111640
CREATED:20220516T023233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T163416Z
UID:1527-1659139200-1659311999@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Powell Street Festival
DESCRIPTION:From the Powell Street Festival website: \n\n\n\nThis year’s Powell Street Festival takes place Saturday\, July 30th and Sunday\, July 31st in Oppenheimer Park and surrounding neighbourhood!  \nPowell Street Festival is one of the largest and the longest-running community arts festivals in Canada\, located in Vancouver’s historic Japanese Canadian neighbourhood\, Paueru Gai – today known as the Downtown Eastside. Celebrate with a weekend of exciting programming\, musical and theatrical performances\, a bustling marketplace\, and your favourite festival foods. \n\nJETAABC will have a table at this festival to spread the word about the JET Programme. If you would like to volunteer at our Community Booth on July 30th\, please click here to sign up. \nAdditionally\, JETAABC is participating in the Powell Street Festival charity lottery. Prizes include a staycation\, a dinner & music package\, books\, artwork\, and much more. Purchase tickets online anytime up to Sunday\, July 31st; please use the code jetaabc so our organization benefits from some of the proceeds.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/powell-street-festival/
LOCATION:Oppenheimer Park\, 400 Powell Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 1G6
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220613
DTSTAMP:20260409T111640
CREATED:20220516T023750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T023750Z
UID:1535-1654905600-1655078399@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Japan Market
DESCRIPTION:Japan Market is a locally-organized festival of Japanese food and crafts\, in the heart of downtown. \nFrom the Japan Market website: \nTickets on sale now for Japan Market Summer Festival June 11-12! Get your early bird ticket today and save $! Early bird pricing ends on May 28. \nEarly bird ticket for 1 adult (16+) for 1 day $4\nEarly bird ticket for 2 adults (16+) for 1 day $7\n==\nAfter May 28\, 10am\, it’ll be upped to $5 for 1 adult\, and $9 for 2 adults. \nClick here to purchase!
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/japan-market/
LOCATION:Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural
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