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SUMMARY:Fukushima 15 Years On: Stories of Recovery and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:On March 11th\, 2026\, join us for a hybrid event marking fifteen years since the March 11 disasters. The program reflects on Fukushima’s ongoing recovery\, including the role foreign residents and JET Programme participants played in supporting the region’s revitalization\, and features a live virtual tour from disaster affected areas. \n\nDate and time: March 11\, 2026\, 5:30-7:30pm\nLocation: Room A136A\, Langara College\, 100 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC. (Virtual attendance via Zoom also available.)\n\nIf you plan to attend\, we would appreciate your registering by March 9 to help us plan seating and share online access details: https://forms.gle/hzVxiMJCNsR6rn9p6. \n\n\nHosted by: JET Alumni Association of BC and Yukon\nSponsored by: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan\nWith Support from: Asian Studies Department\, Langara College
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/fukushima-15-years-on-stories-of-recovery-and-resilience/
LOCATION:Langara College\, 100 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,Cultural
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250510T170000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with JETAABC: Generations in Verse
DESCRIPTION:Join JETAABC on May 10 for an afternoon of poetry\, history\, and connection in Downtown Vancouver. Through the theme “Generations in Verse\,” special guest speakers\, Carolyn Nakagawa & Yoriko Gillard will share their work\, exploring identity and intergenerational storytelling. Enjoy interactive activities\, Q&A\, and wrap up the evening with dinner and karaoke! More details in our sign up form linked below! \n\nSign up here!
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/celebrate-asian-heritage-month-with-jetaabc-generations-in-verse/
LOCATION:BCIT Downtown Campus\, 555 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 3H6
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162936
CREATED:20250404T052334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T052435Z
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SUMMARY:JETAABC Yomi-kai: April 2025
DESCRIPTION:This month we will read Hoshi Shinichi’s Shoulder-Top Secretary. A simple short story about a society where we communicate through parrots. \nClick here to join us on Apr 29 at 7 pm over Zoom. \nRegistrants will get access to the reading prior to date. \nCheck out our Yomi-kai initiative page to see what other short stories we have read in the past!
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jetaabc-yomi-kai-april-2025/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,Social
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250323T153000
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SUMMARY:Kōdō: Incense Ceremony with Dōjin Arts
DESCRIPTION:Enter the tranquil tea room at SaBi Tea Arts and take a moment to reawaken your senses with Kōdō\, Japanese Incense Ceremony.\nJoin us to learn about this traditional art form whose roots stretch back over a millennium! \nDōjin Arts writes\, “Set in a traditional tatami tea room\, guests will be led to participate in kumikōー a form of incense appreciation exercise developed around the Muromachi period (1338–1573). Experience and compare several types of highly fragrant woods in a game that incorporates seasonal and literary references.\nThis introductory session is the perfect opportunity for those brand new to kōdō to learn in an immersive and welcoming environment.” \nSunday\, March 23\, 2025\nSaBi Tea Arts ( 3675 W 16th Ave\, Vancouver )\n20 seats are available between two 90-minute lessons: \nMorning session: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm (up to 10 guests) \nAfternoon session: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm (up to 10 guests) \nLesson fee: FREE! \nSeats will be reserved on a first-come-first-serve basis! Complete the Google Form above to reserve your spot today! \nOnce registered\, you will receive a copy of your response. You will be contacted with a confirmation of your place after registering. \nYou may register your interest for both lesson times\, but since this is a free lesson\, each guest may only attend once. \nIf no seats are available for your preferred lesson time\, we will contact you with next steps. \nWe will record a waitlist\, so if your plans change\, please contact us right away. This will allow us to offer the opportunity to someone else who is eager to join. \nWe will be in contact again closer to the date to reconfirm attendance and share the guidelines for attending a kōdō session once more. \nThis free event was made possible with the generous sponsorship and support of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). \nThank you! \nRegister here!
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/kodo-incense-ceremony-with-dojin-arts/
LOCATION:SaBi Tea Arts\, 3675 W 16th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6R 3C3
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250218
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SUMMARY:❄️ JET Ski 2025 ❄️
DESCRIPTION:⛷️ JETAABC\, PNWJETAA\, and JETAA Portland welcome you to our ski & snowboard day! \nWe are excited to enjoy a day of snow sports\, good food\, and fun in the Vancouver\, BC area! \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to contact danielle@jetaabc.ca \n⚠️ Please complete the full registration to ensure your space for this event. \nWhen registering\, please be sure to register for any guests that will be joining you\, including children\, friends\, or family. \nWe DO NOT require your guests to register individually if they are accounted for in your registration. In addition\, we do not require contact information for any guests included in your registration\, but they must be present with you to receive the early bird discount (if applicable). \n📅 Schedule Overview \nSaturday\, February 15\, 20256:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner \nSunday\, February 16\, 20259:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Winter Activities6:00 p.m. Après Ski  \n🏨 Lodging & Places to Stay \nJET Ski organizers will not be coordinating accommodations for participants. \nJET Ski organizers do not endorse any hotels\, nor do they have any rooms on hold at any hotels for JET Ski participants. You are responsible for your own accommodations. \n⚡️ Early Bird Deadline: January 26th\, 11:59 p.m. \nRegister before midnight on January 26th to be eligible for a USD $30.00 subsidy when purchasing any winter activities — courtesy of JETAABC\, PNWJETAA\, and JETAA Portland. This applies to lift tickets\, rentals\, lessons\, or packages. \nEarly Bird subsidy is limited to the first ten (10) participants who register before the deadline. You will be informed after the Early Bird period has ended whether you and your group qualify. \n⭐️ Registration Deadline: February 13th\, 11:59 p.m. \nRegister now via the link here. You can edit your registration up until posted deadline. \n🍲 Saturday Night Welcome Dinner \nSaturday\, February 15\, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. \nSushi Hanabi (1542 W 2nd Ave. Vancouver\, BC V6J 1H2)  \nCost: purchase of own drinks/food (JET Ski organizers will cover some light appetizers) \nMenu: http://sushihanabi.ca/ \n⛷️🏂 Winter Activities \nDate: Sunday\, February 16\, 2024|9:00am – 4:00pm \nLocation: Cypress Mountain (6000 Cypress Bowl Road\, West Vancouver BC V7V 3N9) \nPlease purchase your own lift ticket via the link below: https://www.cypressmountain.com/ \nPLEASE NOTE: \nLift tickets are sold on a first-come\, first-served basis by the ski resort\, and may sell out sooner than anticipated. If the tickets are sold out prior to the event date\, the JET Ski organizers DO NOT have any tickets on hold\, so please purchase your ticket as soon as possible in order to confirm your participation in the event. Thank you for your understanding! \nEarly Bird Subsidy of USD$30 for winter activities will be administered on a first-come\, first-served basis. Limited to the first 10 registered participants. Participants who register for events other than mountain resort activities are not eligible for this discount. The early bird subsidy of USD$30 cash or e-transfer will be handed out at the ski resort on the day of the event. \n🍻 Après Ski Happy Hour \nSunday\, February 16\, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. \nCRAFT Beer Market False Creek (85 W 1st Ave\, Vancouver\, BC V5Y 0C4) \nCost: purchase of own drinks/food (JET Ski organizers will cover some light appetizers) \nMenu: https://www.craftbeermarket.ca/menu/ \n🌡️ Health & Safety Policy \nPlease refer to the following websites for health and safety information: \nBC Public Health Alerts \nCypress Mountain Policies \nThe health and safety of all our event participants is our top priority. Please follow the local authority’s and ski facility’s health and safety guidelines. Be advised\, these may change between time of registration and day of event. \n✍️ Insurance \nPlease be aware that participating in winter activities carries inherent risk\, including but not limited to injury on the ski slopes\, rough terrain on mountain roads\, winter weather conditions\, etc. Please note that JETAABC\, PNWJETAA\, and JETAA Portland are not liable for any injury\, death\, or loss or damage of property as result of participation in this event. All participants are responsible for organizing their own travel and health insurance as appropriate. Thank you for your understanding.  \nQuestions\, Comments\, or Concerns? \nPlease feel free to contact danielle@jetaabc.ca
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jet-ski-2025/
LOCATION:Cypress Mountain\, 6000 Cypress Bowl Road\, West Vancouver\, BC\, V7V 3N9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162936
CREATED:20250105T190036Z
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UID:2792-1738501200-1738508400@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:The Secret Sauce: Bento Edition
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce our fifth JETAA Bento Workshop co-hosted by JETAA Portland\, JETAABC and AKJETAA on February 2\, 2025 at 1pm PST/12 pm AKST. The focus of the workshop will be sauces. The event will be hosted virtually and in-person simultaneously. \nOur trusted facilitator\, Amanda Oumiya from KL Bentos\, will guide you through 3 different sauces used in many Japanese recipes. Whether you are attending virtually or in-person\, we will be working together with YOU to elevate your bento game! \nWe look forward to meeting you there! \nFor those in the Metro Vancouver area\, we are hosting the event in-person for 2 hours. \nFor those attending the in-person experience (1 hour virtual instruction and 1 hour to finish and clean up)\, there will be a $10 participation fee but you will only need to bring the following: \n\nAn empty food container\nYour precooked protein of choice such as bite size chicken or tofu\, we will provide meatballs\nOptional: apron\n\nSign up to participate in person here by Jan 27 at 5pm! \nFor those outside of either areas or unable to attend in-person\, the event will also be hosted live via Zoom for 1 hour. \nFor those attending the virtual experience (1 hour)\, if you want to follow along\, please prepare the following ingredients and materials: \n\nCooked short grain rice\nSmall container to arrange bento lunch in\nA cooked protein cut in bite size such as premade meatballs\, chicken or tofu\nMason jar with lid\nMini cups\nSoy sauce\nMirin (honmirin has alcohol\, ajimirin is non-alcoholic\, used as a cooking wine)\nCooking sake (Geikkekan sake or carton sake\, or use water if avoiding alcohol)\nSugar\nBlanched spinach squeezed of water and cut into 1.5 inch lengths\nSesame seeds\nMiso paste (white is milder and preferred for making dressing\, red is saltier\, use what is available)\nA veggie such as: cucumber\, daikon\, carrot\, mini tomatoes\nCutting mat/board\nKnife\nOptional: apron\, cupcake liners for arranging your bento and keeping foods separated\n\nZoom Registration Link\, sign up here by Feb 1 at 5pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PezvJUcaSw2NTIcsAPtnRQ
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/the-secret-sauce-bento-edition/
LOCATION:1 Kingsway in Vancouver\, B.C. V5T 3H7\, 1 Kingsway\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5T 3H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162936
CREATED:20241222T065638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241222T072620Z
UID:2769-1737486000-1737489600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAABC Yomi-kai: January 2025
DESCRIPTION:This month we will read “Men Without Women” by Haruki Murakami.  The story follows the anguish that comes upon an unnamed narrator who receives a phone call in the middle of the night telling him that his former lover has passed away from an unexpected informant. \nRegistrants will get access to the short story to read before the meeting! \nSign up via the Zoom link here. \nCheck out our Yomi-kai initiative page to see what other short stories we have read in the past!
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jetaabc-yomi-kai-january-meeting/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162936
CREATED:20241023T040854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T040854Z
UID:2710-1732647600-1732651200@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:November Yomi-kai
DESCRIPTION:This month we will read Shiga Naoya’s “Seibei and his Gourd.” A story about young Seibei and his obsession with gourds.  Registrants will get access to the short story to read before the meeting! \nClick here if you would like to only join us for our November meeting. \nCheck out our Yomi-kai initiative page to see what other short stories we have read in the past!
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/november-yomi-kai-3/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162936
CREATED:20240925T194446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T194620Z
UID:2691-1728122400-1728133200@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 10am\, Saturday\, October 5\, 2024\, with friends old and new! \nPlease RSVP here by Wednesday\, October 3rd\, 2024.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/imoni-kai-3/
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:20240924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162936
CREATED:20240828T040308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T040308Z
UID:2655-1727204400-1727208000@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:September Yomi-kai
DESCRIPTION:This month we will read Shuhei Fujisawa’s “A Passing Shower.” A burglar takes shelter from the rain in a temple while casing the storehouse he intends to break into. His efforts are thwarted by the assorted people who also come to take shelter. Registrants will get access to the short story to read before the meeting! \nClick here if you would like to only join us for our September meeting. (Sep 24 at 7pm over Zoom) \nIf you wish to get monthly news and updates about our yomikai or any literary events outside of our JETAABC newsletter\, please sign up here to join JETAABC Yomikai.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/september-yomi-kai-3/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162936
CREATED:20240426T194556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T073908Z
UID:2538-1715425200-1715428800@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with JETAABC:  Author Guest Speaker: Terry Watada
DESCRIPTION:JETAABC Yomi-kai invited Terry Watada to discuss his writing and inspiration and all his work in documenting and sharing the Japanese Canadian story. Zoom link will be shared automatically when you register here.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/celebrate-asian-heritage-month-with-jetaabc-author-guest-speaker-terry-watada/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240413T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162936
CREATED:20240315T211400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T031001Z
UID:2490-1713006000-1713009600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAABC and JETAA Ottawa Present: A Conversation with Author Clara Kumagai
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this special online event hosted by JETAA BC and JETAA Ottawa where we get a chance to talk to author Clara Kumagai. Kumagai has feet in Canada\, Japan\, and Ireland and has written a number of short stories for the Banshee Press and Stinging Fly. In 2023\, she published her first YA novel\, Catfish Rolling. We will dive into what inspired her to explore space and time through Sora. \nClick here to listen to Clara’s quick summary of what her new book is all about. It will make you interested in picking up a copy of the book yourself at your local bookstore! \nWhether you are a fan of Kumagai or new to her stories\, we hope that you can join us for an interactive evening (or day) of words and imagination. \nDate: Saturday\, April 13th\nTime: 11 am PDT / 2pm EDT / 7 pm GMT\nWhere: Zoom\nRVSP:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcod-utqDMsGtCdYLZgK-gwgv6_foBB_RTx#/registration 
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jetaabc-and-jetaa-ottawa-present-a-conversation-with-author-clara-kumagai/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162936
CREATED:20240305T025057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T025057Z
UID:2480-1711479600-1711483200@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:March Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:This month we will read Takashi Atoda’s “Dried Fish and an Electrical Leak.” Follow the main character\, Mrs Sugita\, as she tries to get to the bottom of the mysteries of her fridge and electrical bill. Click here to join us on Tuesday\, March 26th at 7pm PDT 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/march-yomi-kai-2/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162937
CREATED:20231113T193205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T193541Z
UID:2354-1709978400-1710000000@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:2024 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 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. \nFor students\, teachers\, community partners\, and sponsors looking for more information\, please see this page. \nThe Metro Vancouver Japan Bowl® is entirely volunteer-run. Interested in lending a hand and having fun supporting Japanese education in Vancouver? Indicate your interest here.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/2024-metro-vancouver-japan-bowl/
LOCATION:Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre\, 6688 Southoaks Crescent\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162937
CREATED:20240212T052451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T052503Z
UID:2462-1709060400-1709064000@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:February Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:This month we will read Genji Keita’s “Mr English.” Take a snippet into the salaryman’s life back in 1950s/60s Japan through the eyes of “Mr English.” Click here to join us on Tuesday\, February 27th 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/february-yomi-kai-2/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Cultural,For Fun
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240220
DTSTAMP:20260409T162937
CREATED:20240119T175859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T183329Z
UID:2438-1708128000-1708387199@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JET Ski 2024
DESCRIPTION:❄️ JET Ski 2024 ❄️\n⛷️ JETAA Portland\, PNWJETAA\, and JETAABC welcome you to our ski & snowboard day!\nWe are excited to enjoy a weekend of snow sports\, good food\, and fun in the Portland area!  \nDon’t wait\, register via the link here. \n📅Schedule Overview\nWhile our day of winter activities on Sunday\, February 18th is the main event\, we have plenty of bonus events to keep you busy all weekend! See below for our full schedule: \nSaturday\, 2/17\, afternoon (exact time TBD) – Tour of the SakeONE sake brewery in Forest Grove\, OR \nSaturday\, 2/17\, 6pm – Welcome dinner in Portland (exact location TBD) \nSunday\, 2/18\, 9am-dusk – Winter activities at Mt. Hood Skibowl \nSunday\, 2/18\, 6pm – Après Ski dinner at Takahashi in southeast Portland  \nMonday\, 2/19\, 10am – Visit to the Portland Japanese Garden \nFeel free to join as many or as few activities as you want. Continue reading for more details on each activity! \n🏨 Lodging & Places to Stay\nJET Ski organizers will not be coordinating accommodations for participants. Our hosts in Portland recommend staying on the eastside of Portland\, or east of the city between Portland and Mount Hood (Gresham\, Happy Valley\, Sandy) \nAccommodation options will be added here soon. JET Ski organizers do not endorse any hotels found by clicking the link\, nor do they have any rooms on hold at any hotels for JET Ski participants. You are responsible for your own accommodations. \n⚡️ Early Bird Deadline: January 31st\, 11:59 p.m.\nRegister before midnight on January 31st to be eligible for a USD $30.00 subsidy when purchasing any winter activities — courtesy of JETAABC\, PNWJETAA\, and JETAA Portland. This applies to lift tickets\, rentals\, lessons\, or packages. \nEarly Bird subsidy is limited to the first ten (10) participants from each chapter who register before the deadline. You will be informed after the Early Bird period has ended whether you and your group qualify. \n⭐️ Registration Deadline: February 15th\, 11:59 p.m.\nAll registrations for winter activities must be completed by February 8th. \nRegistration for the Saturday night welcome dinner\, après ski happy hour\, and Portland Japanese Garden visit close on February 15th at 11:59 p.m. \nYou can edit your registration up until posted deadlines. \n⛷️🏂  Winter Activities\nSunday\, February 18\, 2023 |  9:00am – Dusk \nLocation: Mt. Hood Skibowl (map) \nTime: Ski/snowboard (Skibowl West): 9:00am – Dusk\n           Snow Tube and Adventure Park (Skibowl East): 11am – Dusk\n\nPlease purchase your own lift ticket via the link below:\nhttps://skibowl.com/?keyword=LiftTickets\n\n*NOTE: Be sure to check the ODOT’s TripCheck website before departure for current road conditions on US HWY 26.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nLift tickets are sold on a first-come\, first-served basis by the ski resort\, and may sell out sooner than anticipated. If the tickets are sold out prior to the event date\, the JET Ski organizers DO NOT have any tickets on hold\, so please purchase your ticket as soon as possible in order to confirm your participation in the event. Thank you for your understanding!\nEarly Bird Subsidy of USD$30 for winter activities will be administered on a first-come\, first-served basis. Limited to the first 10 registered participants. Participants who register for events other than mountain resort activities are not eligible for this discount. The early bird subsidy of USD$30 cash will be handed out at the ski resort on the day of the event.\n\n🍻 Après Ski Happy Hour\nSunday\, February 18\, 2023  |  6:00 p.m.\n \nTakahashi\n10324 SE Holgate Blvd\, Portland\, OR 97266 (Map)\nMenu\nGluten-free and vegetarian options available \n🍶 SakeONE Brewery Tour\nSaturday\, February 17\, 2023 |  Afternoon\, exact time TBD \nSakeONE\n820 Elm St\, Forest Grove\, OR 97116 (map)\nhttps://www.sakeone.com/ \n🍲 Saturday Night Welcome Dinner\nSaturday\, February 17\, 2023  |  6:00 p.m.\nLocation to be confirmed\, check back soon! \n🏯 Visit to Portland Japanese Garden\nMonday\, February 19\, 2023 |  10:00 am \nLocation: Portland Japanese Garden (map)\nTime: 10:00 am\n\nPlease purchase your own ticket via the link below:\nhttps://secure.japanesegarden.org/events\n\nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nEntrance tickets are sold on a first-come\, first-served basis by the Japanese Garden\, and may sell out sooner than anticipated. If the tickets are sold out prior to the event date\, the JET Ski organizers DO NOT have any tickets on hold\, so please purchase your ticket as soon as possible in order to confirm your participation in the event. Thank you for your understanding!\n50% of the ticket cost will be reimbursed on a first-come\, first-served basis. Limited to the first 8 registered participants. Reimbursements will be handed out in USD at the garden on the day of the event.\n\n🌡️  Health & Safety Policy\nPlease refer to the following websites for health and safety information: \nOregon Health Authority \nMultnomah County Health Dept. \nMt. Hood Skibowl Safety and Responsibility Code \n🤔Questions? Concerns?\nPlease contact: danielle@jetaabc.ca \nDon’t wait\, register via the link here. \nWe look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/2024-jet-ski/
LOCATION:Portland\, Oregon\, Portland\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240130T200000
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UID:2401-1706641200-1706644800@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:January Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:This month we will read Natsume Soseki’s “The Carlyle Museum.” Explore the homes of Scottish essayist\, historian and philosopher Thomas Carlyle and his wife Jane from 1834 through the eyes of Natsume Soseki. Click here to join us on Tuesday\, January 30th at 7pm over Zoom. \nIf you would like to be updated on latest literary news and access to special literary resources\, please sign up here to join JETAABC Yomikai.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/january-yomi-kai-2/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162937
CREATED:20240105T013056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T212323Z
UID:2412-1706446800-1706454000@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:4th Annual JETAA Bento Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce our fourth JETAA Bento Workshop co-hosted by JETAA Portland\, JETAABC and AKJETAA on January 28\, 2024 at 1pm PST/12 pm AKST. The focus of the workshop will be onigiris (japanese riceballs). The event will be hosted virtually and in-person simultaneously. \nOur trusted facilitator\, Amanda Oumiya from KL Bentos\, will guide you through 3 different methods to make yummy onigiris. Whether you are attending virtually or in-person\, we will be working together with YOU to elevate your onigiri making skills. It’s ONIGIRI time!!! \nFollow our Facebook Event Page for more details and to drop a post if you have any questions and comments about the event! \nSign up to participate in person here by Jan 27 at 5pm OR\nSign up to get a Zoom Link here. \nWe look forward to meeting you there!
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jetaa-bento-workshop4/
LOCATION:1 Kingsway in Vancouver\, B.C. V5T 3H7\, 1 Kingsway\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5T 3H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162937
CREATED:20231124T042340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231124T042340Z
UID:2367-1702321200-1702324800@jetaabc.ca
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:20260409T162937
CREATED:20231123T063158Z
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:20231121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162937
CREATED:20231030T031115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T031115Z
UID:2338-1700593200-1700596800@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:November Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:This month we will take a step back to enjoy and read prose from Japan’s Heian period (794-1192): excerpts from Sei Shonagon’s The Pillow Book. Click here to join us on Tuesday\, November 21st at 7pm PST 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.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/november-yomi-kai-2/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162937
CREATED:20231004T210448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T210448Z
UID:2292-1698174000-1698177600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:October Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:This month we will read Edogawa Ranpo’s spooky “The Traveler with the Pasted Rag Picture.” The story is about a stranger with an uncannily live-looking rag-doll picture\, telling a story to a fellow traveler of how his brother had sought out and fallen in love with a girl in the picture. Click here to join us on Tuesday\, October 24th at 7pm over Zoom. \nFun fact: Did you know that JETAABC Yomikai has been running monthly meetings for three years already?! If you wish to join our regular group members\, feel free to sign up here.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/october-yomi-kai/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162937
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:20230926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162937
CREATED:20230903T025901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T215146Z
UID:2265-1695754800-1695758400@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:September Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:Come join us on Tuesday\, September 26th at 7pm on Zoom as we discuss Yoko Tawada’s To Khabarovsk. Click here to join only September’s meeting.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/september-yomi-kai-2/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230829T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230829T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162937
CREATED:20230804T191649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T191917Z
UID:2239-1693335600-1693339200@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:August Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:Come join us on Tuesday\, August 29th at 7pm as we discuss selected excerpts from Polly Barton’s Fifty Sounds. Click here to join only August’s meeting.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/august-yomi-kai-2/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230730T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230730T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162937
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/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162937
CREATED:20230704T012650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T012650Z
UID:2206-1690311600-1690315200@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:July Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:Come join us on Tuesday\, July 25th at 7pm over Zoom as we discuss Aoki Jungo’s short story “As Told by a Nocturnal Witness.” Click here to join only July’s meeting.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/july-yomi-kai-2/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Cultural,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162937
CREATED:20230519T203343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T203343Z
UID:2158-1687287600-1687291200@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:June Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:JETAABC Yomi-kai: Come join us on Tuesday\, June 20 at 7pm as we discuss Nao-Cola Yamazaki’s “Cavities and Kindness”. \nClick here to join only June’s meeting.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/june-yomi-kai-2/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Cultural,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230527T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230527T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162937
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:20260409T162937
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/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Social
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