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SUMMARY:JET Ski 2023
DESCRIPTION: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! \nSee this page for more information. The registration deadline is January 28th\, 2023.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jet-ski-2023/
LOCATION:Seattle\, Washington
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230128T153000
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SUMMARY:2023 Edomae Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the upcoming presentation by Mr. Takuta Hikita. \n\nMr. Hikita is a former auctioneer of high-end fish at Tsukiji Market for over 10 years.  Combined with a Marine Sciences degree\, he became an expert in the luxury seafood market. When he first moved to Vancouver in 2018\, he realized that he couldn’t find the types of fish that his family loved to eat in Japan. So\, he decided to start his own company to share his passion for these Japanese fish and bring them into Vancouver market.  He delivers the the freshest seasonal ingredients from Japan (‘shun no sakana’) to restaurants and vendors across the city.\n\nThis is a free\, joint event organized by JCCOC & JETAABC.\n\nRegister here. Deadline: Friday\, January 27th\, 2023. \nDate: Saturday\, January 28th\, 2022\nTime: 2:00 – 3:30 pm (Doors open 1:45 pm)\nLocation: UBC Acadia Park Commonsblock (2707 Tennis Crescent\, Vancouver\, BC V6T 1S1) \nParking information: All parking spots in UBC Acadia Park are either reserved for residents or to be purchased hourly. Payment can be made through the Honk Mobile App or at pay machines and meters with cash and credit cards. The weekend rate for the closest parking is $1 per 30 minutes (Honk Mobile Zone 5618). \nFor questions\, please reach out to Tai.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/2023-edomae-presentation/
LOCATION:UBC Acadia Park\, 2707 Tennis Crescent\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6T 1S1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161057
CREATED:20221212T012757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T001104Z
UID:1903-1674669600-1674680400@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:2023 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 Mount Pleasant Community Centre\, Multipurpose Room 2\, on 1 Kingsway in Vancouver (with the option to attend via Zoom)\, on Wednesday\, January 25\, 2023\, 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 18\, 2023 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 18\, 2023. \nDate: Wednesday\, January 25\, 2023\nTime: 6:00 – 9:00 pm\nLocation:\nIn-Person: Mount Pleasant Community Centre\, Multipurpose Room 2\, 1 Kingsway\, Vancouver (please RSVP)\nOR Online: Zoom (please RSVP) \nPlease see this page for more information on the Board of Directors positions.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/2023-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Mount Pleasant Community Centre\, 1 Kingsway\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5T 3H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161057
CREATED:20230108T021043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230108T021043Z
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SUMMARY:January Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf you wish to get monthly news and updates outside of our JETAABC newsletter\, please sign up here to join JETAABC Yomi-Kai.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/january-yomi-kai/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221218T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221218T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161057
CREATED:20221127T223357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221127T223357Z
UID:1861-1671363000-1671370200@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAABC Bonenkai End-of-Year Party
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate another banner year for JETAABC and all our members! \nDate: Sunday\, December 18th\, 11:30-1:30 pm\n(RSVP Deadline: Wednesday\, December 14th)\n \nLocation: Haraheri Eat Bar & Patio\n888 Nelson St\, downtown Vancouver\nLocated on the rooftop of Nelson Square Building\n\nPlease 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!\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Rachel at communications@jetaabc.ca.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jetaabc-bonenkai-end-of-year-party/
LOCATION:Haraheri Eat Bar + Patio\, 888 Nelson St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6Z 2H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161057
CREATED:20221127T223951Z
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SUMMARY:December Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:This month\, on Tuesday\, December 13th over Zoom\, we will read Mieko Kawakami’s “A Once Perfect Day for Bananafish.” This is a terrific prose poem based on J.D Salinger’s “A Perfect Day for Bananafish.” Click here to join only December’s meeting.  \nAdditionally\, we are collecting feedback in a survey about our JETAABC Yomikai. Please click here and respond by Tuesday\, December 20th.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/december-yomi-kai/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161057
CREATED:20220917T170705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221009T011608Z
UID:1735-1670140800-1670173200@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JLPT Exam
DESCRIPTION:** Community event unaffiliated with JETAABC ** \nFrom the Vancouver Japanese Language School website: \n\nWhat is the JLPT? \nThe JLPT is a test for non-native speakers of Japanese which evaluates and certifies their Japanese-language proficiency. \nThe test is simultaneously conducted twice a year in Japan and various locations overseas. \nSince the JLPT began in 1984\, the cumulative number of examinees in Japan and overseas has reached 12\,720\,000 until the test in December 2020. \nCurrently\, it is the largest Japanese-language test in the world. \nAdvantages of the JLPT \nJLPT certification offers various advantages. In Japan\, the JLPT is taken into consideration for preferential immigration treatment as well as an eligibility for various national exams. Outside Japan\, it is widely used as school credits\, graduation certification\, job screening and promotion\, as well as for a variety of national qualifications. \nEligibility: Open to learners of Japanese as a foreign language. Not designated for native Japanese speakers. \nApplication: Online application: no photos are required with your application\, but you must bring at least one official photo ID (e.g. passport\, driver’s license). \nApplication Period: September 6 – September 30\, 2022 \nTest Guide: Test Guide \nTest Vouchers: Test vouchers will be sent out to all the applicants via email by Friday\, October 21. If you have not received your test voucher by October 21\, please contact us at info@vjls-jh.com. \nRegulations: \n\nPlease bring one piece of photo ID with you to the examination.\nPlease bring a copy of your test voucher with you to the examination.\n\nThe back side of the test voucher must be blank (for example\, you cannot print it on the back of used paper)\nThere can be no writing\, etc. anywhere on the test voucher (for example\, you cannot write the directions to the test site\, etc. on it)\n\n\nPlease be sure to turn off cell phones and alarm watches before the test begins. If your cell phone or alarm sounded or vibrated during the test\, you will be immediately DISQUALIFIED.\nAcademic dishonesty will result in immediate DISQUALIFICATION.\n\nResults: Scores will be available online approximately 3 months after the test has been written. Scores will only be available if\, during the application\, test takers chose an 8 digit password of their own creation. \n\n\n\nFees\n\nExam Fee: $70 \nOnline payment is required upon registration and is not refundable.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jlpt-exam/
LOCATION:Vancouver Japanese Language School\, 487 Alexander Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 1C6
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221205
DTSTAMP:20260409T161057
CREATED:20220917T171358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221204T144953Z
UID:1740-1670025600-1670198399@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Japan Market
DESCRIPTION:** Community event unaffiliated with JETAABC ** \nThe Holiday 2022 Japan Market will be on Saturday and Sunday\, December 3rd to 4th\, at UBC Robson Square’s indoor space! \nPurchase your ticket online in advance (and guests 15 and under enter free). Admissions is as follows: \nEarlybird till Dec. 2nd midnight:\n1 adult $4 / 2 adults $7 \nOn Dec. 3rd and 4th:\n1 adult $5 / 2 adults $9 \nWhile this event isn’t affiliated with JETAABC\, it is a great way to connect with the Japanese-Canadian community and support local Japanese-Canadian businesses.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/japan-market-3/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square (indoors)\, 800 Robson Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6Z 3B7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161058
CREATED:20221030T235852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221030T235852Z
UID:1832-1669143600-1669147200@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:November Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/november-yomi-kai/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161058
CREATED:20221018T010433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T010533Z
UID:1820-1667761200-1667764800@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Metro Vancouver Japan Bowl Info Session
DESCRIPTION:The Metro Vancouver Japan Bowl® is a wonderful opportunity for local high school students to experience Japanese language and culture. If you’d like to join in the fun of planning and executing the event in March 2023\, please attend our information session on Sunday\, November 6th at 7pm on Zoom. \nEven if you can’t attend at that time\, please use the link below to register your interest in volunteering. \nSign Up
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/metro-vancouver-japan-bowl-info-session/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Community,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221028T233000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161058
CREATED:20221001T222456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221001T222456Z
UID:1766-1666980000-1666999800@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Welcome Back Social
DESCRIPTION:Come and meet the new JET returnees in style with our Welcome Back Social and Karaoke Nijikai! \nDate: Friday\, October 28th\n(RSVP Deadline: Monday\, October 24)\n\nDinner Time: 6:00pm\nLocation: Guu Original (838 Thurlow Street\, Vancouver)\nCost: purchase of own drinks/food (JETAABC will cover some light appetizers)\nMenu here\n\nKaraoke Nijikai: 8:30pm\nLocation: Fantacity (1133 Robson St\, Vancouver)\nCost: approx. $10 per person (subject to change based on numbers RSVP’d)\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Danielle.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/welcome-back-social/
LOCATION:Downtown Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161058
CREATED:20221024T211159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T211159Z
UID:1827-1666969200-1667163600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:2022 JETAA Film Festival
DESCRIPTION: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. 🇨🇦🇯🇵🎬 \nA Gentle Breeze in the Village (2007)\n“When eighth grade cool guy Hiromi transfers from Tokyo to a small elementary/middle school with only six kids enrolled\, wholesome and honest Soyo becomes enthralled with his sophisticated world.” – IMDB \nGrab your ticket here!
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/2022-jetaa-film-festival/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161058
CREATED:20220903T034643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T044909Z
UID:1707-1666724400-1666728000@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Yomi-Kai: A Conversation with Hiromi Goto
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we invite author Hiromi Goto to share insight about her anthology\, Hopeful Monsters. Please register here to attend this particular meeting.\n\nGeneral Schedule for the evening will be as follows:\n\n\n\n\n7:00 pm – 7:30 pm : Pre-discussion about Hopeful Monster as a group\n7:30 pm – 7:45 pm : Author Hiromi Goto will join us with a brief introduction and will be reading two short stories\n7:45 pm – 8:00 pm : Commentary\n8:00 pm – 8:15 pm : Q&A and Closing Remarks\n\nIf you have any questions about the evening and/or if you have any questions you would like to ask Ms. Goto\, please send them to karmila@jetaabc.ca. Depending on time\, we may be able to accept questions on the day but we cannot guarantee that your questions will be addressed.\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for Hiromi Goto’s website to peruse to learn more about her.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/yomi-kai-a-conversation-with-hiromi-goto/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221023T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161058
CREATED:20221009T011537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221009T011537Z
UID:1802-1666519200-1666533600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Nikkei Garden Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:** Community event unaffiliated with JETAABC **\n\nJune – October 2022 | 2nd & 4th Sundays | 10am-2pm\n\n\n\n\nNikkei Garden Farmers Market “産地直送”\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNikkei 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 relaxed Sunday location. Get your hands on Japanese/Japanese-inspired food and goods at this market located in the heart of Burnaby. \nOPEN on the second and fourth Sundays of each month through October! \nInterested in becoming a vendor?  Here is some information about becoming a vendor. If you have any questions\, please send us an email at event@nikkeiplace.org \nNikkei Farmers Market is a member of the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets\, BCAFM. Click HERE to see BC Farmers’ Market Trail.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/nikkei-garden-farmers-market-2/
LOCATION:Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre\, 6688 Southoaks Crescent\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161058
CREATED:20221002T053404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221009T011655Z
UID:1769-1666350000-1666364400@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Tonari Gumi Fall Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:** Community event unaffiliated with JETAABC ** \nPlease join us at Tonari Gumi for 2022 Fall Bazaar on Friday\, October 21st\, 11:00am-3:00pm! \nEveryone’s favorite Manju\, Inari\, Crafts\, Japanese tea ceremony utensils\, Japanese Art\, Japanese dolls and Kimono will be sold.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/tonari-gumi-fall-bazaar/
LOCATION:Tonari Gumi Japanese Community Volunteers Association\, 101-42 West 8th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5Y 1M7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221016T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221016T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161058
CREATED:20220919T190624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T235823Z
UID:1749-1665918000-1665928800@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Imoni-Kai
DESCRIPTION: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! \nSign up here! \nhttps://forms.gle/Y67EXYNq2itXCoTo8
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/imoni-kai/
LOCATION:Central Park\, 3883 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161058
CREATED:20221009T011406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221009T011543Z
UID:1798-1665309600-1665324000@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Nikkei Garden Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:** Community event unaffiliated with JETAABC **\n\nJune – October 2022 | 2nd & 4th Sundays | 10am-2pm\n\n\n\n\nNikkei Garden Farmers Market “産地直送”\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNikkei 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 relaxed Sunday location. Get your hands on Japanese/Japanese-inspired food and goods at this market located in the heart of Burnaby. \nOPEN on the second and fourth Sundays of each month through October! \nInterested in becoming a vendor?  Here is some information about becoming a vendor. If you have any questions\, please send us an email at event@nikkeiplace.org \nNikkei Farmers Market is a member of the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets\, BCAFM. Click HERE to see BC Farmers’ Market Trail.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/nikkei-garden-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre\, 6688 Southoaks Crescent\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220927T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161058
CREATED:20220905T054132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220905T054132Z
UID:1728-1664305200-1664308800@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:September Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/september-yomi-kai/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220910T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220910T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161058
CREATED:20220905T053832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220905T053832Z
UID:1722-1662807600-1662832800@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Japan Market
DESCRIPTION:The Fall 2022 Japan Market will be on Saturday\, September 10th\, 11 am – 6pm\, at the Yaletown Roundhouse!\nPurchase your ticket in advance online. 16 and under are free! \nWhile this event isn’t affiliated with JETAABC\, one of our board members will be an artwork vendor.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/japan-market-2/
LOCATION:Yaletown Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre\, 181 Roundhouse Mews\, Vancouver\, V6Z 2W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220905
DTSTAMP:20260409T161058
CREATED:20220516T023451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T221224Z
UID:1531-1662163200-1662335999@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Nikkei Matsuri
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf you are interested in volunteering and supporting the success of the event\, please sign up here.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/nikkei-matsuri/
LOCATION:Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre\, 6688 Southoaks Crescent\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220830T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220830T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161058
CREATED:20220810T220722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T044248Z
UID:1691-1661886000-1661889600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:August Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/august-yomi-kai/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220828T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161058
CREATED:20220812T153653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220812T153729Z
UID:1698-1661684400-1661691600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAABC Sports Day
DESCRIPTION: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! 💪🏼🎉\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/1698/
LOCATION:Central Park\, 3883 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161058
CREATED:20220810T220416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T220416Z
UID:1688-1661000400-1661007600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAA Canada Virtual Beach Party
DESCRIPTION:Yukata\, hanami and matsuri… what do you miss or not miss about summer in Japan? \n\n\nLet’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. \nEvent Date: Saturday\, August 20th\nEvent 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.\nPlease sign up to receive the link by Thursday\, August 18.\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please don’t hesitate to reach out at jetaa.canada@gmail.com.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jetaa-canada-virtual-beach-party/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,For Fun,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220806T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161058
CREATED:20220528T220730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T145932Z
UID:1573-1659783600-1659790800@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Sports Day
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a fun and family-friendly outdoor gathering at Central Park on Saturday\, July 16th from 11:00am – 1:00pm! Activities include radio taiso\, tug-of-war\, spikeball\, ultimate frisbee and more. Participate or come out to watch and support! The registration deadline is Friday\, June 17th. \nSign Up
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/sports-day/
LOCATION:Central Park\, 3883 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220801
DTSTAMP:20260409T161058
CREATED:20220516T023233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T163416Z
UID:1527-1659139200-1659311999@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Powell Street Festival
DESCRIPTION:From the Powell Street Festival website: \n\n\n\nThis year’s Powell Street Festival takes place Saturday\, July 30th and Sunday\, July 31st in Oppenheimer Park and surrounding neighbourhood!  \nPowell Street Festival is one of the largest and the longest-running community arts festivals in Canada\, located in Vancouver’s historic Japanese Canadian neighbourhood\, Paueru Gai – today known as the Downtown Eastside. Celebrate with a weekend of exciting programming\, musical and theatrical performances\, a bustling marketplace\, and your favourite festival foods. \n\nJETAABC will have a table at this festival to spread the word about the JET Programme. If you would like to volunteer at our Community Booth on July 30th\, please click here to sign up. \nAdditionally\, JETAABC is participating in the Powell Street Festival charity lottery. Prizes include a staycation\, a dinner & music package\, books\, artwork\, and much more. Purchase tickets online anytime up to Sunday\, July 31st; please use the code jetaabc so our organization benefits from some of the proceeds.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/powell-street-festival/
LOCATION:Oppenheimer Park\, 400 Powell Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 1G6
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220726T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220726T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161058
CREATED:20220705T004635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T004635Z
UID:1643-1658862000-1658865600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:July Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:Akutagawa Prize winner Hitomi Kanehara often writes about asserting personal choice with consequences of being ostracised from “normal” society to be themselves. Find out how this plays out in her short story\, “Mambo\,” on July 26th at 7pm over Zoom. \nClick here to join only July’s meeting.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/july-yomi-kai/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220628T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161058
CREATED:20220613T045235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T045235Z
UID:1595-1656442800-1656446400@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:June Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, June 28th at 7:00pm over Zoom\, we will discuss the short story “The Cafeteria in the Evening and a Pool in the Rain” by Yoko Ogawa.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/june-yomi-kai/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220625T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220626T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161058
CREATED:20220528T220323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220528T220843Z
UID:1569-1656144000-1656262800@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:2022 Pre-Departure Orientation
DESCRIPTION:The new JETs are almost on their way to Japan! But first\, we need your help getting them ready. \nPre-Departure Orientation will tentatively take place on Saturday\, June 25th & Sunday\, June 26th in person\, in downtown Vancouver (dates and venue to be confirmed very soon). This is a wonderful opportunity to provide the next generation of JETs with their first insight into the joys and hardships of life in Japan. Volunteer positions will be filled on a first-come\, first-served basis.  Most volunteers are not required to attend the full day but when the time comes\, feel free to sign up for multiple positions. \nDetails will be finalized soon\, so keep an eye out for our volunteer sign up form! If you have any questions\, contact us at volunteer@jetaabc.ca.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/2022-pre-departure-orientation/
LOCATION:Downtown Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220619T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220619T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161058
CREATED:20220525T220030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T045433Z
UID:1425-1655634600-1655641800@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAABC Origami Workshop: Kusudama
DESCRIPTION:Updated date! Come join us on June 19th from 10:30am for this family friendly event as we fold some origami and socialize! More details linked here.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jetaabc-origami-workshop-kusudama/
LOCATION:1 Kingsway in Vancouver\, B.C. V5T 3H7\, 1 Kingsway\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5T 3H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220613
DTSTAMP:20260409T161058
CREATED:20220516T023750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T023750Z
UID:1535-1654905600-1655078399@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Japan Market
DESCRIPTION:Japan Market is a locally-organized festival of Japanese food and crafts\, in the heart of downtown. \nFrom the Japan Market website: \nTickets on sale now for Japan Market Summer Festival June 11-12! Get your early bird ticket today and save $! Early bird pricing ends on May 28. \nEarly bird ticket for 1 adult (16+) for 1 day $4\nEarly bird ticket for 2 adults (16+) for 1 day $7\n==\nAfter May 28\, 10am\, it’ll be upped to $5 for 1 adult\, and $9 for 2 adults. \nClick here to purchase!
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/japan-market/
LOCATION:Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural
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