![[ May 23, 2012; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Join JETAANY for our May Nihongo Dake Dinner
@ Feile Irish Pub
Wednesday May 23rd - Come meet fellow JETAANY members and Japanese speakers at our monthly language exchange, Nihongo Dake Dinner, starting at 6:30pm.
This month we’ll be tapping into the luck of the Irish at Feile Restaurant and Bar, known for their angry bleu cheese burger [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/feile-bar-115x115.jpg "(5/23) May Nihongo Dake Dinner @ Feile Irish Pub")
![[ May 13, 2012; ] Volunteer at the Yo-Yo Balloon Tent with JETAANY
JAPAN DAY @ Central Park
Sunday, May 13th
On Sunday May 13th, JETAANY and the Japan Society will be hosting the Yo-Yo Balloon Tent at Japan Day in Central Park.
We'll be helping visitors "fish" for Yo-yo Balloons and need volunteers to assist in many areas of the booth - including [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/yoyo-fishing-115x115.jpg "Volunteer team FULL for JAPAN DAY @ Central Park (5/13)")
![[ April 15, 2012; 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Join JETAANY for Hanami Picnic in Central Park!
With the warm weather, the cherry blossoms are in early bloom. Don't miss your chance to revel in their beauty - join us in Central Park on April 15th for a Hanami Picnic.
The JETAANY picnic will be behind the MET Museum (see map) starting at 12pm. Enter Central [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/blossoms_central-park-115x115.jpg "JETAANY Hanami in Central Park (4/15)")
![With proceeds raised from the Artists Showcase and recent Meishi Exchange, JETAANY is proud to be able to support production of Live Your Dream: The Taylor Anderson Story with a donation of $1750.
This film is a story about Taylor Anderson and all the young people who travel the world trying to make a difference.
As stories [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/taylor_anderson_pic-115x115.jpg "JETAANY Donates $1750 to Live Your Dream: The Taylor Anderson Story")
![Come to our first ever Nihongo Dake Movie Night!
Jiro Dreams of Sushi tells the story of Jiro Ono, a world famous sushi chef with a small restaurant in a Tokyo subway station. Critics have given the film high praise as a “thoughtful and elegant meditation on work, family, and the art of perfection, chronicling Jiro’s [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Jiro-Dreams-of-Sushi-115x115.jpg "Nihongo Dake Movie Night – Jiro Dreams of Sushi")
![[ March 15, 2012; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Join us for our largest networking event of the year and fundraiser for Japan! The annual Meishi Exchange will be held at 6:30 on Thursday, March 15th at Amber Restaurant. The $10 pre-pay admission includes two drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and $2 will go to our JETAA USA Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.
In recognition of the one [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Meishi-Exchange-115x115.jpg "2012 JETAANY Meishi Exchange (3/15)")
![[ February 26, 2012; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Join us this Sunday for billiards and Japanese conversation! We're going to be at Soho Billiards on 2/26 from 3-5pm for pool playing, drinks and mingling. We will all pay for two hours of games up front for $12 and pay separately for drinks on the day of the event.
No Experience Necessary!! Whether you are [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/pool-table-balls-game-115x115.jpg "Nihongo Dake… Billiards! (2/26)")
![[ February 13, 2012; 5:00 am to 8:30 am. ] JETAANY is helping to recruit volunteers to assist shochu brewery representatives from across Japan at the upcoming "Experience Shochu, the National Spirit of Japan" tasting event at the Astor Center (399 Lafayette Street). This event takes place Monday, February 13 from 2:30-8:30.
Volunteers are needed to fill two shifts:
2:00 - 5:30 -- open to industry representatives, [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/shochu-115x115.jpg "Volunteers Needed for Shochu Tasting Event 2/13")
![Want to keep the party going after the JETAANY 2012 Shinnenkai? Missed your chance to sign up for the 2012 Shinnenkai, but still want to celebrate the year of the dragon in style?
Look no further! Join us at Overlook for the official JETAANY 2012 Shinnenkai Nijikai to find everything you’ve been searching for. Open to [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/roman-numeral-two2-115x115.jpg "2012 JETAANY Shinnenkai Nijikai")
![[ December 1, 2011; 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] The JET Alumni Association of New York, in partnership with the Consulate General of Japan in New York, is excited to announce the Artist Showcase and Fundraiser for Japan on Thursday, December 1st at Ambassador Shigeyuki Hiroki's Residence.
Highlighting the talent within our JETAANY network and community, we will be displaying artwork created by JET Alum [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Shodo-115x115.jpg "Art Showcase and Fundraiser for Japan")
![November Nihongo Dake Dinner is serving up Korean Fried Chicken! Come enjoy the best NYC has to offer at MONO MONO while practicing your Japanese. Open to all, but must RSVP by Wed (11/16) on Facebook or to Kendall at “vpjetaany at gmail dot com”!
What: Nihongo Dake Dinner
When: Thursday, November 17th
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Where: MONO [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/NDD-Image.gif "November Nihongo Dake Dinner")
![CALLING ALL ARTISTS AND VOLUNTEERS!!!
JETAANY, in partnership with the Consulate General of Japan, will be hosting an Art Showcase Fundraiser on Thursday, December 1st at the Amdassador’s Residence to continue to support the reconstruction efforts in the disaster-stricken areas of Japan.
The theme of the show is (RE)build/(RE)construct. We are accepting submissions of artwork relating to [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Uncle-Same-wants-you-115x115.jpg "JETAANY Wants YOU – Artists and Volunteers!")
![[ April 8, 2011; April 16, 2011; ] JETAANY is organizing its first-ever team to participate in the annual Hands on New York Day, organized by New York Cares.
"Join New York Cares and 5,000 volunteers to make our city's parks and gardens cleaner, greener, and ready for summer on Saturday, April 16. Hands On New York Day is an incredible day of [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/good-green-fun-115x115.jpg "(4/8) Register to Join the JETAANY Team for Hands on New York Day")
![[ February 24, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] As winter ever so slowly turns into spring, keep your heart warm and your palette busy with gourmet Japanese soul food.
Next Thursday (2/24) we'll have a no pre-pay, meet, eat and greet at Celebrity Chef* David Chang's Momofuku Noodle Bar! (^.^)// (I've always wanted to try this place) Come share in the [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/20110209_ramenchicken_half_jcw-115x115.jpg "(2/24) February’s Nihongo Dake Dinner")
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- JQ Magazine: Book Review – ‘Project Japan: Metabolism Talks’
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- JQ Magazine: JQ&A with JET Alum Kalu ‘Kaz’ Obuka of Meta-Culture
- JQ Magazine: Book Review – ‘For Fukui’s Sake’
