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 [...]
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
This month we will read Yukio Mishima's “The Priest and His Love.” Through the backdrop of the Heian period, Mishima writes about the internal struggle between worldly love and religious faith. Come join us on Tuesday, August 30th at 7pm over Zoom. Click here to join only August’s meeting, or sign up for Yomi-Kai here.
This month we will read Hiromi Goto's “Home Stay.” A divorced man living at his in-laws’ suddenly comes across dead goldfishes and starts questioning his life. Come join us on Tuesday, September 27th at 7pm over Zoom. Click here to join only September's meeting, or sign up for Yomi-Kai here.
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
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.
This month, to extend our spooky October into November, we will read famous mystery/thriller author Edogawa Ranpo's “Human Chair.” A lady comes home to read a letter and is left with an ominous feeling. Come join us on Tuesday, November 22nd at 7pm over Zoom. Click here to join only November's meeting.
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.
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.
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! See this page for more information. The registration deadline is January 28th, 2023.