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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:20240914T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095634
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T063458Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240511T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095634
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T011424Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095634
CREATED:20240426T194556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T073908Z
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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:20240504T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240504T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095634
CREATED:20240426T190755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T011842Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240413T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240413T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T031001Z
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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
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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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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:20260409T095634
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;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240224T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095634
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240220
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CREATED:20240119T175859Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095634
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SUMMARY:Ninja Tag
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a fun and friendly gamified experience at Ninja Tag in Coquitlam on Saturday\, February 3rd! All fitness levels are welcome. First 10 alumni who register get a discount. Sign up here by Thursday\, February 1st!
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/ninja-tag/
LOCATION:Ninja Tag Coquitlam
CATEGORIES:Alumni,For Fun,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="JETAABC Social":MAILTO:social@jetaabc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095634
CREATED:20231215T191749Z
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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:20260409T095634
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:20240126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240126T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095634
CREATED:20231124T042845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T231702Z
UID:2371-1706292000-1706302800@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:2024 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 1 Athletes Way in Vancouver (with the option to attend via Zoom)\, on Friday\, January 26\, 2024\, 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 Friday\, January 19\, 2024 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! A brief description of positions is provided below. If you would like to run for a position but cannot attend the AGM\, please send a platform to agm@jetaabc.ca by January 19\, 2024.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/2024-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Creekside Community Centre\, 1 Athletes Way\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Y 0B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095634
CREATED:20231124T042340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231124T042340Z
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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:20260409T095634
CREATED:20231123T063158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T063158Z
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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:20231208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095634
CREATED:20231127T011651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T213300Z
UID:2377-1702058400-1702065600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:2023 Bonenkai
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate the end of another year with JETAABC at our annual bonenkai! Enjoy a delicious izakaya dinner at Eat Bar & Patio Haraheri on Friday\, December 8th\, and share your memories of 2023. Seating is limited\, so RSVP by Wednesday\, December 6th. \nSign Up
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/2023-bonenkai/
LOCATION:Haraheri Eat Bar + Patio\, 888 Nelson St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6Z 2H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095634
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:20231110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231110T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095634
CREATED:20231030T025116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T025116Z
UID:2326-1699641000-1699653600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:2023 Welcome Back Social
DESCRIPTION:Help us welcome back the new JET alumni in style with an izakaya dinner and karaoke nijikai! \nDate: Friday\, November 10th\nIzakaya Dinner: 6pm\, Guu Toramasa (757 Seymour Street\, Vancouver)\nKaraoke Nijikai: 8:30pm\, Fantacity (1133 Robson St\, Vancouver) \nPlease RSVP by Monday\, November 6th!
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/2023-welcome-back-social/
LOCATION:Guu Toramasa\, 757 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231103T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231105T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095634
CREATED:20231030T025354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T025418Z
UID:2331-1699023600-1699218000@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Free Online Movie Screening: Restaurant in the Sky
DESCRIPTION:JETAA Ottawa is collaborating with The Japan Foundation\, Toronto to screen a FREE film online on Friday\, November 3rd\, 2:59 pm to Sunday\, November 5th\, 8:59pm (Pacific). This means that you register and get a pass to watch the movie between those times. \nRestaurant in the Sky is based in the rural inaka of Hokkaido\, and chronicles one family’s joy in farming delicious food. See more details and register here!
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/2331/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095634
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:20260409T095634
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095634
CREATED:20231004T210024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T210031Z
UID:2285-1697223600-1697227200@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Metro Vancouver Japan Bowl 2024 Volunteer Info Session
DESCRIPTION:The Metro Vancouver Japan Bowl® provides local high school students with the opportunity to dive deeper into the Japanese language and culture. 🇯🇵 If you’d like to join the fun of planning and hosting the event on Saturday\, March 10th\, 2024\, please attend our volunteer info session on Friday\, October 13th at 7pm on Zoom. Even if you can’t attend at that time\, please register your interest in volunteering! \nSign Up
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/metro-vancouver-japan-bowl-volunteer-info-session/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095634
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230829T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230829T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095634
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230730T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230730T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095634
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095634
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230626
DTSTAMP:20260409T095634
CREATED:20230620T203315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T203315Z
UID:2170-1687564800-1687737599@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Pre-Departure Orientation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/pre-departure-orientation/
LOCATION:BC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095634
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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