Japan Market is a locally-organized festival of Japanese food and crafts, in the heart of downtown. From the Japan Market website: Tickets 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. Early bird ticket for 1 adult (16+) for 1 day $4 Early bird ticket for 2 adults (16+) for 1 day $7 == After May 28, 10am, it'll be upped to $5 […]
From the Powell Street Festival website: This year’s Powell Street Festival takes place Saturday, July 30th and Sunday, July 31st in Oppenheimer Park and surrounding neighbourhood! Powell 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. JETAABC will have a […]
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. Sign Up
Yukata, hanami and matsuri... what do you miss or not miss about summer in Japan? Let'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. Event Date: Saturday, August 20th Event 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. Please sign […]
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! 💪🏼🎉 RSVP Here
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. If you are interested in volunteering and supporting the success of the event, please sign up here.
The Fall 2022 Japan Market will be on Saturday, September 10th, 11 am - 6pm, at the Yaletown Roundhouse! Purchase your ticket in advance online. 16 and under are free! While this event isn't affiliated with JETAABC, one of our board members will be an artwork vendor.
** Community event unaffiliated with JETAABC ** June - October 2022 | 2nd & 4th Sundays | 10am-2pm Nikkei Garden Farmers Market "産地直送" Nikkei 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 […]
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! Sign up here! https://forms.gle/Y67EXYNq2itXCoTo8
** Community event unaffiliated with JETAABC ** Please join us at Tonari Gumi for 2022 Fall Bazaar on Friday, October 21st, 11:00am-3:00pm! Everyone's favorite Manju, Inari, Crafts, Japanese tea ceremony utensils, Japanese Art, Japanese dolls and Kimono will be sold.
