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  • [ March 31, 2012; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] When: Saturday, March 31 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Where: (Registered participants will be contacted with the address)

Cost: $20 - RSVP via Paypal HERE and check out Facebook event HERE

Application deadline: March 29 (Maximum participation is 5)

Spring is almost coming, so let’s feel the warm air slightly early through Okinawan culture. The sanshin (literally "three strings") is [...]

    (3/31) Okinawa Sanshin Workshop

    [ March 31, 2012; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] When: Saturday, March 31 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Where: (Registered participants will be contacted with the address) Cost: $20 - RSVP via Paypal HERE and check out Facebook event HERE Application deadline: March 29 (Maximum participation is 5) Spring is almost coming, so let’s feel the warm air slightly early through Okinawan culture. The sanshin (literally "three strings") is [...]

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  • [ November 10, 2011; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] When: Thursday, November 10, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Where:  Solas (232 E 9th St between Stuyvesant St & 2nd Ave)

Cost: $10 in advance via Paypal, $12 at the door

RSVP/Questions?: Email reunion@jetaany.org for more information and for Paypal link.

It is reunion season for colleges everywhere and JETAANY is getting in on the action with an event specifically for people who left for JET [...]

    (11/10) JETAANY 10+ Year Reunion

    [ November 10, 2011; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] When: Thursday, November 10, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Where:  Solas (232 E 9th St between Stuyvesant St & 2nd Ave) Cost: $10 in advance via Paypal, $12 at the door RSVP/Questions?: Email reunion@jetaany.org for more information and for Paypal link. It is reunion season for colleges everywhere and JETAANY is getting in on the action with an event specifically for people who left for JET [...]

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  • [ October 22, 2011; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] When: Saturday, October 22 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Where: D2NY Design (213 E. 11th St., New York NY)
Cost: $35, prepay on PayPal
Must bring: 4 old T-shirts and a pair of scissors (to cut fabric)
Application deadline: October 20 
Participant number: Minimum is 2 and maximum is 6.

Zori are flat and thonged Japanese sandal made of rice [...]

    Let’s make Eco Zori

    [ October 22, 2011; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] When: Saturday, October 22 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Where: D2NY Design (213 E. 11th St., New York NY) Cost: $35, prepay on PayPal Must bring: 4 old T-shirts and a pair of scissors (to cut fabric) Application deadline: October 20 Participant number: Minimum is 2 and maximum is 6. Zori are flat and thonged Japanese sandal made of rice [...]

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  • [ July 16, 2011; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Let’s learn and play SHOGI, Japanese chess

When: Saturday, July 16th from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Where: Onya Restaurant, Second Floor (143 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017)

Cost: $20 Application deadline: July 13th, 2011 (Minimum participation is 4, and maximum is 20.)

Shogi has been a traditional Japanese game since 8th century. It is quite similar to [...]

    Let’s learn and play SHOGI, Japanese chess

    [ July 16, 2011; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Let’s learn and play SHOGI, Japanese chess When: Saturday, July 16th from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Where: Onya Restaurant, Second Floor (143 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017) Cost: $20 Application deadline: July 13th, 2011 (Minimum participation is 4, and maximum is 20.) Shogi has been a traditional Japanese game since 8th century. It is quite similar to [...]

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  • This message is being posted on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Japan Tourism Agency
DEADLINE for applications to be received by the Consulate-General of Japan: July 11, 2011
APPLICATION GUIDELINE
INVITATION PROGRAMME OF JET ALUMNI TO DISASTER STRICKEN AREAS IN TOHOKU:
1.   ORGANIZERS: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Japan Tourism Agency
2.   [...]

    Special Invitation to JETAA on behalf of MoFA & Japan Tourism Agency – Unique Opportunity in Japan

    This message is being posted on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Japan Tourism Agency DEADLINE for applications to be received by the Consulate-General of Japan: July 11, 2011 APPLICATION GUIDELINE INVITATION PROGRAMME OF JET ALUMNI TO DISASTER STRICKEN AREAS IN TOHOKU: 1. ORGANIZERS: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Japan Tourism Agency 2. [...]

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  • LIFE AS A JET
Life as a Rural JET – Presentation
Life as a Suburban JET  - Presentation
Life as a Urban JET – Handout
 
JOB SKILLS WORKSHOPS
ALT Job Skills Workshop
CIR Job Skills Workshop
 
SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS
What to Expect in your first few weeks
Being an Asian-American JET
Minorities in Japan
Minorities in Japan - African Decent
Minority in Japan – Handout
Money Management
Women’s Issues
Traveling in and [...]

    2011 JET Pre-Departure Documents

    LIFE AS A JET Life as a Rural JET – Presentation Life as a Suburban JET  - Presentation Life as a Urban JET – Handout   JOB SKILLS WORKSHOPS ALT Job Skills Workshop CIR Job Skills Workshop   SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS What to Expect in your first few weeks Being an Asian-American JET Minorities in Japan Minorities in Japan - African Decent Minority in Japan – Handout Money Management Women’s Issues Traveling in and [...]

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  • [ June 21, 2011; ] Via request of the Consulate General of Japan in New York:

2nd Japanese Heritage Night at Mets Citifield

Please let your members, colleagues, friends and family know that the 2nd Japanese Heritage Night at Mets Citifield will be held on Tuesday June 21st, 2011 when the Mets play the Oakland As with  Hideki Matsui in attendance. This is [...]

    2nd Japanese Heritage Night at Mets Citifield

    [ June 21, 2011; ] Via request of the Consulate General of Japan in New York: 2nd Japanese Heritage Night at Mets Citifield Please let your members, colleagues, friends and family know that the 2nd Japanese Heritage Night at Mets Citifield will be held on Tuesday June 21st, 2011 when the Mets play the Oakland As with  Hideki Matsui in attendance. This is [...]

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  • Check out more photos of our fundraiser by JETAANY board member Katrina Barna’s dad, Ed Barnas, on Picasa.

    Fundraiser Photos

    Check out more photos of our fundraiser by JETAANY board member Katrina Barna’s dad, Ed Barnas, on Picasa.

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  • JET Programme Alumni Association USA and JETAANY:
More than one month has passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake has hit the nation. I extend my heartfelt sympathy to all the people who have suffered as a result of this disaster, both Japanese nationals and non-Japanese including JET Programme participants, and to their families. I especially offer [...]

    Official message to JET alumni from MOFA Japan

    JET Programme Alumni Association USA and JETAANY: More than one month has passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake has hit the nation. I extend my heartfelt sympathy to all the people who have suffered as a result of this disaster, both Japanese nationals and non-Japanese including JET Programme participants, and to their families. I especially offer [...]

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  • Origami Crane Hinomaru (Japanese Flag) by jetaanyUse Zazzle’s t shirt designer
Japanese “hinomaru” red sun flag design with washi (traditional art paper) origami crane pattern. A tribute to the people of Japan. All royalties will go to the JETAA USA Japan Relief Fund, a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization.  Design by Lee-Sean Huang.

    Get Your Own Washi Paper Crane Hinomaru T-Shirt!

    Origami Crane Hinomaru (Japanese Flag) by jetaanyUse Zazzle’s t shirt designer Japanese “hinomaru” red sun flag design with washi (traditional art paper) origami crane pattern. A tribute to the people of Japan. All royalties will go to the JETAA USA Japan Relief Fund, a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Design by Lee-Sean Huang.

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  • [ April 16, 2011; 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ] When: Saturday 16th from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Where: COLTONS NEWYORK (165 East 60th Street, Suite 4B, New York, NY 10022)
Cost: $35 (including lecture and food fee)
Application deadline: April 12th, 2011 (Minimum participation is 10 and Maximum is 13)

Temaki Sushi is very popular at home in Japan because it is easy to prepare. You will [...]

    (4/16) Learn to Make Temaki Sushi

    [ April 16, 2011; 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ] When: Saturday 16th from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Where: COLTONS NEWYORK (165 East 60th Street, Suite 4B, New York, NY 10022) Cost: $35 (including lecture and food fee) Application deadline: April 12th, 2011 (Minimum participation is 10 and Maximum is 13) Temaki Sushi is very popular at home in Japan because it is easy to prepare. You will [...]

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  • On March 11, 2011 a large earthquake of a magnitude of 9.0 hit northern Japan, causing huge fires, landslides, radiation leaks, and widespread infrastructure damage as well as generating tsunamis in several regions.
The “JETAA USA Japan Earthquake Relief Fund” is the official relief fund of the all-volunteer Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program Alumni Association of [...]

    Donate to the JETAA USA Japan Earthquake Relief Fund

    On March 11, 2011 a large earthquake of a magnitude of 9.0 hit northern Japan, causing huge fires, landslides, radiation leaks, and widespread infrastructure damage as well as generating tsunamis in several regions. The “JETAA USA Japan Earthquake Relief Fund” is the official relief fund of the all-volunteer Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program Alumni Association of [...]

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  • Koto player Masayo Ishigure explains the koto and plays a tune at the JETAANY / Mie Inc cultural event on February 19, 2011.


Video from leesean.net / hepnova.

More photos by Mie on Flickr

    Video and Photos from the Masayo Ishigure Koto Event

    Koto player Masayo Ishigure explains the koto and plays a tune at the JETAANY / Mie Inc cultural event on February 19, 2011. Video from leesean.net / hepnova. More photos by Mie on Flickr

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  • 
More photos from the kimono and shodo event on Mie’s Flickr page.

    Mie Inc Kimono and Shodo Event Photos

    More photos from the kimono and shodo event on Mie’s Flickr page.

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  • Photos from the recent Ikebana Class event here.

    Ikebana Class Photos

    Photos from the recent Ikebana Class event here.

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  • Have you voted yet? The Election for Board of Directors is on-going, so please take a moment to vote! There are 5 candidates running for the 4 open positions on the Board of Directors. Platforms for all 5 candidates can be found here (PDF download).
Voting takes place electronically, all JETAA NY members received a ballot [...]

    Reminder: Board of Directors Elections!

    Have you voted yet? The Election for Board of Directors is on-going, so please take a moment to vote! There are 5 candidates running for the 4 open positions on the Board of Directors. Platforms for all 5 candidates can be found here (PDF download). Voting takes place electronically, all JETAA NY members received a ballot [...]

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  • [ October 8, 2010; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] 


East Meets West Monthly Cross Cultural Event <iNFiNiTY> of Harlem is having a YOSAKOI dance workshop with the “SASSO JAPAN” YOSAKOI dance team.
Produced by NY Hallelujah Company LLC.(http://gospelnow.org/ )
10tecomi Cooperation(http://10tecomai.com/ )
 
Date: Friday October 8th 2010 From 6pm to 9pm
 
Place: To Be Announced
 
Price: FREE for 5-18 year old. $15 for Adults (Includes refreshment, [...]

    YOSAKOI dance workshop

    [ October 8, 2010; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] East Meets West Monthly Cross Cultural Event <iNFiNiTY> of Harlem is having a YOSAKOI dance workshop with the “SASSO JAPAN” YOSAKOI dance team. Produced by NY Hallelujah Company LLC.(http://gospelnow.org/ ) 10tecomi Cooperation(http://10tecomai.com/ ) Date: Friday October 8th 2010 From 6pm to 9pm Place: To Be Announced Price: FREE for 5-18 year old. $15 for Adults (Includes refreshment, [...]

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  • [ September 30, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Re-live your days of imagined vocal glory with JETAA friends old and new! Join us next week for our next Philly JETAA event, Japanese-style karaoke. A private room (and a few drinks) will once again set us free to make complete fools of ourselves and not regret it the next morning.
When:  Thursday, Sept 30th @ [...]

    Karaoke in Philly

    [ September 30, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Re-live your days of imagined vocal glory with JETAA friends old and new! Join us next week for our next Philly JETAA event, Japanese-style karaoke. A private room (and a few drinks) will once again set us free to make complete fools of ourselves and not regret it the next morning. When:  Thursday, Sept 30th @ [...]

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  • Photos from this past Saturday’s Samurai Sword Fighting Class.


More on Mie’s Flickr page.

    Samurai Sword Class Photos

    Photos from this past Saturday’s Samurai Sword Fighting Class. More on Mie’s Flickr page.

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  • [ August 13, 2010; 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm. ] 

JET ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK (JETAA NY)
with support from the Consulate General of Japan in New York
Presents

A Special Play Reading of critically acclaimed Off Broadway Play
SAKE WITH THE HAIKU GEISHA



 The JET Alumni Association of New York is pleased to present a limited one-night reading of the critically acclaimed play

    Sake with the Haiku Geisha Play Reading

    [ August 13, 2010; 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm. ] JET ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK (JETAA NY) with support from the Consulate General of Japan in New York Presents A Special Play Reading of critically acclaimed Off Broadway Play SAKE WITH THE HAIKU GEISHA The JET Alumni Association of New York is pleased to present a limited one-night reading of the critically acclaimed play "Sake with the Haiku [...]

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