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 […]
Join us as we invite author Hiromi Goto to share insight about her anthology, Hopeful Monsters. Please register here to attend this particular meeting. General Schedule for the evening will be as follows: 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm : Pre-discussion about Hopeful Monster as a group 7:30 pm - 7:45 pm : Author Hiromi Goto will join us with a brief introduction and will be reading two short stories 7:45 pm - 8:00 pm : Commentary 8:00 pm - 8:15 pm […]
JETAA Ottawa, in collaboration with the The Japan Foundation, Toronto and the Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary, is proud to provide the first Canada-wide Japanese movie event. During the weekend of Friday, October 28th, JETAA OTTAWA will make available “online movie passes” to JET alumni and then the public at large. Towards promoting Canada-Japan relations, we encourage all JET alumni to take some time and share this movie with your loved ones, friends and colleagues. 🇨🇦🇯🇵🎬 A Gentle Breeze in the Village (2007) […]
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.
