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 sign […]
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.
From the Nikkei Matsuri website: Nikkei Matsuri is Burnaby’s authentic family-friendly Japanese festival celebrating Japanese culture. Proceeds benefit Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre. If you are interested in volunteering and supporting the success of the event, please sign up here.
The Fall 2022 Japan Market will be on Saturday, September 10th, 11 am - 6pm, at the Yaletown Roundhouse! Purchase your ticket in advance online. 16 and under are free! While this event isn't affiliated with JETAABC, one of our board members will be an artwork vendor.
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.
** Community event unaffiliated with JETAABC ** June - October 2022 | 2nd & 4th Sundays | 10am-2pm Nikkei Garden Farmers Market "産地直送" Nikkei Garden Farmers Market is returning for its second season this summer! Stroll through the booths of fresh and locally grown produce, deliciously prepared food, uniquely crafted by local makers, all while enjoying the Japanese garden and its seasonal beauty. Last year, NGFM was a wonderful gathering place for friends and families all summer long at this […]
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
** Community event unaffiliated with JETAABC ** Please join us at Tonari Gumi for 2022 Fall Bazaar on Friday, October 21st, 11:00am-3:00pm! Everyone's favorite Manju, Inari, Crafts, Japanese tea ceremony utensils, Japanese Art, Japanese dolls and Kimono will be sold.
** Community event unaffiliated with JETAABC ** June - October 2022 | 2nd & 4th Sundays | 10am-2pm Nikkei Garden Farmers Market "産地直送" Nikkei Garden Farmers Market is returning for its second season this summer! Stroll through the booths of fresh and locally grown produce, deliciously prepared food, uniquely crafted by local makers, all while enjoying the Japanese garden and its seasonal beauty. Last year, NGFM was a wonderful gathering place for friends and families all summer long at this […]
