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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230117T190000
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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:20260409T124532
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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:20260409T124532
CREATED:20220917T171358Z
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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:20260409T124532
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:20260409T124532
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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:20260409T124532
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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T124532
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221016T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221016T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T124532
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T124532
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220910T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220910T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T124532
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:20260409T124532
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:20260409T124532
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:20260409T124532
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/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220806T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T124532
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:20260409T124532
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:20260409T124532
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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