Events

2020 Pre-Departure Orientation – Call for Volunteers

Senior Advisor2020-12-10T03:03:43-08:00Nov 28th, 2020|Events, Volunteer|

The newest group of JET participants are preparing for life in Japan! JETAABC and the Consulate of Japan in Vancouver are looking for energetic and committed JET alumni to facilitate the passing of the torch. We invite you to share your expertise and enthusiasm with the next JET generation.

This year’s Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) will be different from the usual format. A series of workshops will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams between Dec 5th – 20th, 2020. Volunteer positions will […]

Sakura Days 2020 Volunteer Registration

JETAABC2020-03-05T20:50:58-08:00Mar 5th, 2020|Events, Volunteer|

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with the JETAABC booth at this year’s Sakura Days Japan Fair taking place on April 18 and 19 at VanDusen Botanical Garden.

The JETAABC table will require two volunteers per shift, which means you’ll have a chance to look around the fair, eat some food, and enjoy the cherry blossoms, while your partner stays at the table (and vice versa). We will be promoting the JET Programme, membership in JETAABC and Japanese tourism.

For more […]

2020 Annual General Meeting

JETAABC2019-12-16T14:17:15-08:00Dec 16th, 2019|Events, JET, News, Volunteer|

Your RSVP is kindly requested by Friday, January 10th, 2020 at agm@jetaabc.ca.

For more details on different board positions, please go to the JETAABC website. If you would like to run for a position but cannot attend the AGM, please send a platform to agm@jetaabc.ca by January 10th, 2020.

It’s time to kick off Reiwa gannen and the Year […]

2020 Metro Vancouver Japan Bowl

JETAABC2019-12-16T14:17:00-08:00Dec 16th, 2019|Events, JET|

JETAABC is excited to invite high school students learning Japanese to participate in the third Metro Vancouver Japan Bowl on Sunday February 23, 2020.

The Japan Bowl® is a Japanese language and culture competition for high school students who are 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. […]

JETAABC Tea Ceremony

JETAABC2019-12-16T14:16:37-08:00Nov 22nd, 2019|Events|

What is the difference between Koicha and Usucha? This tea ceremony experience covers formal preparation of both types of tea. Each tea will be accompanied with a different type of wagashi (Japanese sweet). You will also learn about the differences in flavour, preparation, and guest protocols between the two.

Time: Saturday November 23, 2019
Session 1: 12:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Session 2: 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm

Cost: $25 for JET Alumni, $30 for guests