January Yomi-Kai
2023-01-17 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Online (Zoom)
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.
If you wish to get monthly news and updates outside of our JETAABC newsletter, please sign up here to join JETAABC Yomi-Kai.

JETAABC Bonenkai End-of-Year Party
2022-12-18 11:30 - 13:30 | Haraheri Eat Bar + Patio, 888 Nelson St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 2H2, Canada
Let’s celebrate another banner year for JETAABC and all our members!
Date: Sunday, December 18th, 11:30-1:30 pm
(RSVP Deadline: Wednesday, December 14th)

Location: Haraheri Eat Bar & Patio
888 Nelson St, downtown Vancouver
Located on the rooftop of Nelson Square Building

Please 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!

If you have any questions, please contact Rachel at communications@jetaabc.ca.

Japan Market
2022-12-03 - 2022-12-04 | UBC Robson Square (indoors), 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 3B7, Canada
** Community event unaffiliated with JETAABC **
The Holiday 2022 Japan Market will be on Saturday and Sunday, December 3rd to 4th, at UBC Robson Square’s indoor space!
Purchase your ticket online in advance (and guests 15 and under enter free). Admissions is as follows:
Earlybird till Dec. 2nd midnight:
1 adult $4 / 2 adults $7
On Dec. 3rd and 4th:
1 adult $5 / 2 adults $9
While 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.

Metro Vancouver Japan Bowl Info Session
2022-11-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Online (Zoom)
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.
Even if you can’t attend at that time, please use the link below to register your interest in volunteering.
Sign Up

Welcome Back Social
2022-10-28 18:00 - 23:30 | Downtown Vancouver
Come and meet the new JET returnees in style with our Welcome Back Social and Karaoke Nijikai!
Date: Friday, October 28th
(RSVP Deadline: Monday, October 24)

Dinner Time: 6:00pm
Location: Guu Original (838 Thurlow Street, Vancouver)
Cost: purchase of own drinks/food (JETAABC will cover some light appetizers)
Menu here

Karaoke Nijikai: 8:30pm
Location: Fantacity (1133 Robson St, Vancouver)
Cost: approx. $10 per person (subject to change based on numbers RSVP’d)

If you have any questions, please contact Danielle.

Yomi-Kai: A Conversation with Hiromi Goto
2022-10-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Online (Zoom)
Join us as we invite author Hiromi Goto to share insight about her anthology, Hopeful Monsters. Please register here to attend this particular meeting.

General Schedule for the evening will be as follows:

7:00 pm – 7:30 pm : Pre-discussion about Hopeful Monster as a group
7:30 pm – 7:45 pm : Author Hiromi Goto will join us with a brief introduction and will be reading two short stories
7:45 pm – 8:00 pm : Commentary
8:00 pm – 8:15 pm : Q&A and Closing Remarks

If 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.

Click here for Hiromi Goto’s website to peruse to learn more about her.

Nikkei Garden Farmers Market
2022-10-23 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-10-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, BC, Canada
** 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 relaxed Sunday location. Get your hands on Japanese/Japanese-inspired food and goods at this market located in the heart of Burnaby.
OPEN on the second and fourth Sundays of each month through October!
Interested 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
Nikkei Farmers Market is a member of the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets, BCAFM. Click HERE to see BC Farmers’ Market Trail.

Tonari Gumi Fall Bazaar
2022-10-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Tonari Gumi Japanese Community Volunteers Association, 101-42 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Y 1M7, Canada
** 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.

Fall Imoni-Kai
2022-10-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Central Park, 3883 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC, Canada
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

Japan Market
2022-09-10 11:00 - 18:00 | Yaletown Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, V6Z 2W3, Canada
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.

Nikkei Matsuri
2022-09-03 - 2022-09-04 | Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, BC, Canada
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.

JETAABC Sports Day
2022-08-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Central Park, 3883 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC, Canada
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

JETAA Canada Virtual Beach Party
2022-08-20 13:00 - 15:00 | British Columbia
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 up to receive the link by Thursday, August 18.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out at jetaa.canada@gmail.com.

Sports Day
2022-08-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Central Park, 3883 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC, Canada
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

Powell Street Festival
2022-07-30 - 2022-07-31 | Oppenheimer Park, 400 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1G6
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 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.
Additionally, 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.

Japan Market
2022-06-11 - 2022-06-12 | Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza
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
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After May 28, 10am, it’ll be upped to $5 for 1 adult, and $9 for 2 adults.
Click here to purchase!
