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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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SUMMARY:❄️ JET Ski 2026 ❄️
DESCRIPTION:⛷️ PNWJETAA\, JETAABC and JETAA Portland welcomes you to another year of our tri-chapter winter sports and other fun activities! \n📅Schedule Overview Although our main event will be on Sunday\, February 15th\, we have other fun events planned to keep you busy all weekend! Please see our full schedule below: \nSaturday\, 2/14\, 6pm – Welcome dinner in Seattle (exact location TBD) \nSunday\, 2/15\, 9am-dusk – Winter activities at The Summit at Snoqualmie \nSunday\, 2/15\, 6pm – Après Ski dinner at Shinya Shokudo in Redmond \nMonday\, 2/16\, 10am – Visit to the Flight Museum Feel 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 JET Ski organizers will not be coordinating accommodations for participants. The PNWJETAA coordinator recommends staying in the Renton\, Bellevue or Issaquah area. \n 🍲 Saturday Night Welcome Dinner Saturday\, February 14\, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. \n Location to be confirmed\, check back soon! \n⛷️🏂 Winter Activities When: Sunday\, February 15\, 2026 | 9:00am – Dusk \nLocation: The Summit at Snoqualmie \nTime: Ski/Snowboard (Summit Central): 9:00am – Dusk \n⚡️ Early Bird Deadline: January 31st\, 11:59 p.m.   Register before midnight on January 31st to be eligible for up to $30.00 USD subsidy when purchasing any winter activities — courtesy of JETAABC\, PNWJETAA\, and JETAA Portland. This applies to lift tickets\, rentals\, lessons\, or packages. Early 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 8th\, 11:59 p.m. \n🍻 Après Ski Happy Hour When: Sunday\, February 15\, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. \nWhere: Shinya Shokudo (Redmond) 2020 148th Ave NE\, Redmond\, WA 98052 \nMuseum of Flight Tour When: Monday\, February 16\, 2026 | 11:00am \nWhere: Museum of Flight 9404 E. Marginal Way South\, Seattle\, WA 98108-4097 \nPlease purchase your own ticket via the link. \nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nAdmission tickets are sold on a first-come\, first-served basis by the Museum of Flight\, 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!\nUp to $10 USD will be reimbursed on a first-come\, first-served basis. Limited to the first 5 registered participants. Reimbursements will be handed out in USD at the museum on the day of the event.\n\n\nTip: Local Seattle residents can rent out museum passes at any King County Library locations. You can reserve a pass once per calendar month. Passes are available 2 weeks into the future. New passes are released daily at 2pm. Pass admits up to 2 adults and 2 youths ages 5 and older. \n\n🤔Questions? Concerns? Please contact: sysadmin@pnwjetaa.org \nREGISTER NOW!
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jet-ski-2026/
LOCATION:The Summit at Snoqualmie\, 1001 State Route 906\, Snoqualmie Pass\, WA\, 98068\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260116T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T234906Z
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SUMMARY:2026 AGM & Shinnenkai
DESCRIPTION:It is time for our Annual General Meeting and Shinnenkai. The event will once again be in hybrid format. You can choose to join in person or virtually. We will begin with a meet-and-greet before proceeding into our AGM and Board of Directors election. \nIf you are interested in getting involved as part of the board\, read about the available positions here: https://jetaabc.ca/news/2026-annual-general-meeting/ \nRSVP Here
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/2026-agm-shinnenkai/
LOCATION:Yaletown Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre\, 181 Roundhouse Mews\, Vancouver\, V6Z 2W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065451
CREATED:20251201T164327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T164327Z
UID:2940-1765911600-1765915200@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAABC Yomi-kai: December Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month we will read Merry Christmas by Dazai Osamu. A bittersweet reflective piece about the holidays. \nClick here to join us on Dec 16 at 7pm over Google Meet. You will receive a Google Calendar invite with access to the reading and a Google Meet link. \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-december-meeting/
LOCATION:Online (Google Meet)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065451
CREATED:20251201T164817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T164817Z
UID:2943-1765648800-1765656000@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAABC Bonenkai
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday December 13 at 6:00 pm to celebrate an amazing year! \nThere is limited spots so sign up to secure a spot through the link here: https://forms.gle/EaQKtmbhF266hx7C7
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jetaabc-bonenkai/
LOCATION:Haraheri Eat Bar + Patio\, 888 Nelson St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6Z 2H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065451
CREATED:20250829T173805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T174506Z
UID:2920-1759258800-1759262400@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAABC Yomi-kai: September Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month we will read Dreaming of Kimchee by Banana Yoshimoto. A short story on how a woman begins to question the quiet cracks in her marriage as the persistent scent of kimchee mirrors the emotional tension simmering beneath her everyday life. \nClick here to join us on Sep 30 at 7pm over Google Meet. You will receive a Google Calendar invite with access to the reading and a Google Meet link. \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-september-meeting/
LOCATION:Online (Google Meet)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250826T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065451
CREATED:20250723T032810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T032810Z
UID:2914-1756234800-1756238400@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAABC Yomi-kai: August 2025
DESCRIPTION:This month we will read The Last Picture Show by Ryu Murakami. A short story how a young musician befriends a mysterious upstairs neighbour who has a passion for American films. A small glimpse as to how art can reveal different parts of humanity in unexpected ways. \nClick here to join us on Aug 26 at 7pm over Google Meet. You will receive a Google Calendar invite with access to the reading and a Google Meet link. \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-august-2025/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250510T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065451
CREATED:20250409T021553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T031514Z
UID:2886-1746889200-1746896400@jetaabc.ca
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:20260409T065451
CREATED:20250404T052334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T052435Z
UID:2880-1745953200-1745956800@jetaabc.ca
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065451
CREATED:20250228T043423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T043423Z
UID:2841-1742929200-1742932800@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAABC Yomi-kai: March 2025
DESCRIPTION:This month we will read Matsuda Aoko’s Planting. A simple but impactful story about a woman planting as a job that was written as a response to the March 11 Tohoku Earthquake. \nClick here to join us on Mar 25 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-march-2025/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250323T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250323T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065451
CREATED:20250314T033959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T034744Z
UID:2866-1742727600-1742743800@jetaabc.ca
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065451
CREATED:20241115T181648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T181648Z
UID:2724-1741428000-1741449600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:2025 Metro Vancouver Japan Bowl
DESCRIPTION:JETAABC is excited to invite high school students learning Japanese to participate in the 8th annual Metro Vancouver Japan Bowl\, happening on Saturday\, March 8th at the Nikkei Center. 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\, and the competition has since been expanding overseas. It has been hosted 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/2025-metro-vancouver-japan-bowl/
LOCATION:Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre\, 6688 Southoaks Crescent\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065451
CREATED:20250128T231912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T231912Z
UID:2829-1740510000-1740513600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAABC Yomi-kai: February 2025
DESCRIPTION:This month we will read “The Trade” by Yumiko Kurahashi. The story follows the narrator who has a beautiful face meets a grotesque stranger who tells a haunting tale of face-swapping tied to a mysterious\, otherworldly realm. \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-february-2025/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250218
DTSTAMP:20260409T065452
CREATED:20250108T180021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T035607Z
UID:2806-1739577600-1739836799@jetaabc.ca
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:20260409T065452
CREATED:20250105T190036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T175225Z
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:20260409T065452
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065452
CREATED:20241209T205651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T211028Z
UID:2743-1737136800-1737147600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:2025 Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:あけましておめでとうございます！ Akemashite omedeto gozaimasu! \nIt is time for our Annual General Meeting and Shinnenkai. This year’s event will be held at 555 Seymour Street\, BCIT’s Downtown Campus\, in Vancouver (with the option to attend via Zoom)\, on Friday\, January 17\, 2025\, 6:00 – 9:00pm. We will begin with a meet-and-greet before proceeding into our AGM and Board of Directors election. \nYour RSVP is kindly requested by Wednesday\, January 15\, 2025 at agm@jetaabc.ca or at this RSVP form. \nThe AGM is your chance to participate in the election of our new Board of Directors and other important JETAABC business. Please consider running for a position! If you would like to run for a position but cannot attend the AGM\, please send a platform to agm@jetaabc.ca by January 15\, 2025.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/2025-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:BCIT Downtown Campus\, 555 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 3H6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065452
CREATED:20241217T193015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T193015Z
UID:2752-1736964000-1736971200@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Victoria Shinnenkai 2025
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Victoria and Vancouver Island alumni! Celebrate the new year with us at our Shinnenkai. Join us for an evening of good food and great company. Please register by Monday\, January 13. We look forward welcoming 2025 with you!\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/victoria-shinnenkai-2025/
LOCATION:Sen Zushi\, 940 Fort St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,For Fun,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065452
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065452
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065452
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240914T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065452
CREATED:20240829T063125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T063458Z
UID:2663-1726309800-1726315200@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAABC Sports Day
DESCRIPTION:Register here – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FZvNcHxN_0X-ax1L_iCzAG0RGaQMcItyv5Ggp1KUOaI/edit
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jetaabc-sports-day/
LOCATION:Central Park\, 3883 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,For Fun,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240511T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065452
CREATED:20240428T011424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T011424Z
UID:2544-1715446800-1715454000@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with JETAABC: Dinner & Karaoke Evening.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a social evening in downtown vancouver with great company and singing to your heart’s content to your favourite jam. Sign up before May 8. More details will be shared after signing up: (https://forms.gle/2Nzdt9dS3VUgJwbKA)
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/celebrate-asian-heritage-month-with-jetaabc-dinner-karaoke-evening/
LOCATION:Downtown Vancouver
CATEGORIES:For Fun,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065452
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240504T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240504T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065452
CREATED:20240426T190755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T011842Z
UID:2536-1714818600-1714833000@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Meet up with JETAABC Yomi-kai (LiterAsian 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Purchase tickets directly on the LiterAsian Festival website here: https://literasian.com/tickets/\nJETAABC Yomikai is coordinating a meet up on May 4th.\nIf you are interested to join us for brunch\, sign up here before May 1.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/meet-up-with-jetaabc-yomi-kai-literasian-2024/
LOCATION:BC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240413T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065452
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065452
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:20260409T065452
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065452
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240224T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065452
CREATED:20240122T055833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T055841Z
UID:2450-1708768800-1708781400@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Cross-Chapter Career on Track Event
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! We will be hosting a virtual cross-chapter career event on Saturday\, February 24th from 10:00-1:30 pm PST. Registration opens Wednesday\, January 24th. The first 20 people will get a $10 meal subsidy (must be used during the event)\, so keep your eye out on social media or future newsletters for the registration link!
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/career-on-track-event/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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