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![[ 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")
Volunteers Needed for Shochu Tasting Event 2/13
Posted on January 30, 2012 | No Comments[ 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, [...] -
![[ January 21, 2012; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] When: Saturday, January 21st, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: EDO Japanese Restaurant, 68 Easton Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Cost: Everyone pays for their own meal off the menu (and BYOB!)
RSVP/Questions: Email Fernando Rojas and Rachelle de Leon at njrep@jetaany.org and check out the Facebook event
あけましておめでとうございます！
Join us on Saturday, January 21st for our Shinnenkai - New Year's Party! It will be held at [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/shinnenkai-photo-115x115.jpg "(1/21) JETAA NJ Chapter- Shinnenkai @ Edo in New Brunswick")
(1/21) JETAA NJ Chapter- Shinnenkai @ Edo in New Brunswick
Posted on January 11, 2012 | No Comments[ January 21, 2012; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] When: Saturday, January 21st, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Where: EDO Japanese Restaurant, 68 Easton Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Cost: Everyone pays for their own meal off the menu (and BYOB!) RSVP/Questions: Email Fernando Rojas and Rachelle de Leon at njrep@jetaany.org and check out the Facebook event あけましておめでとうございます！ Join us on Saturday, January 21st for our Shinnenkai - New Year's Party! It will be held at [...] -
![[ January 26, 2012; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] The event is SOLD OUT
JETAANY has been offered free tickets to a Japanese style bouquet arrangement exhibit at Carnegie Hall on Thursday January 26th. Members of the Battenkai have extended this invitation to us. If you are interested in attending please contact Monica by Friday (1/13) to get a ticket. They are only passing out [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Carnegie-Hall-115x115.jpg "SOLD OUT – IFA Kajiki’s Artist Show NYC Carnegie Hall Bouquet Collection 2012")
SOLD OUT – IFA Kajiki’s Artist Show NYC Carnegie Hall Bouquet Collection 2012
Posted on January 10, 2012 | No Comments[ January 26, 2012; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] The event is SOLD OUT JETAANY has been offered free tickets to a Japanese style bouquet arrangement exhibit at Carnegie Hall on Thursday January 26th. Members of the Battenkai have extended this invitation to us. If you are interested in attending please contact Monica by Friday (1/13) to get a ticket. They are only passing out [...] -
![[ January 22, 2012; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] When: Sunday, January 22nd, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Where: Ripley Studio (131 West 72nd Street, New York, NY)
Cost: $20 (RSVP via Paypal HERE)
Application deadline: January 19th
Questions: Contact Mie Ikeda at JETAANY@mieinc.net
Japanese classical dance, Nihon buyo, is a performing art that grew out of and is very
similar to the dance of Kabuki, known for the stylization of [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/buyo-115x115.jpg "(1/22) Experience Nihon Buyo, Japanese Classical Dance")
(1/22) Experience Nihon Buyo, Japanese Classical Dance
Posted on January 9, 2012 | No Comments[ January 22, 2012; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] When: Sunday, January 22nd, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Where: Ripley Studio (131 West 72nd Street, New York, NY) Cost: $20 (RSVP via Paypal HERE) Application deadline: January 19th Questions: Contact Mie Ikeda at JETAANY@mieinc.net Japanese classical dance, Nihon buyo, is a performing art that grew out of and is very similar to the dance of Kabuki, known for the stylization of [...] -
![[ January 15, 2012; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] The Kyushu Battenkai invites members of JETAANY for their annual Shinnenkai (New Year's party) on January 15th. They will be having musical performances and Mochi pounding in addition to the food and drinks. Enjoy fresh mochi, and beer sponsored from Kirin. This is a great opportunity for JETs who have lived in or traveled to Kyushu to meet [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/mochitsuki-clip-art-115x115.jpg "Battenkai New Year Party – Sunday, Jan 15th @ Japanese American Association")
Battenkai New Year Party – Sunday, Jan 15th @ Japanese American Association
Posted on January 9, 2012 | No Comments[ January 15, 2012; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] The Kyushu Battenkai invites members of JETAANY for their annual Shinnenkai (New Year's party) on January 15th. They will be having musical performances and Mochi pounding in addition to the food and drinks. Enjoy fresh mochi, and beer sponsored from Kirin. This is a great opportunity for JETs who have lived in or traveled to Kyushu to meet [...] -
![[ January 28, 2012; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] SOLD OUT EVENT
Ring in 2012, at our annual JETAANY Shinnenkai (New Year Gathering) at Restaurant Riki. Join us for a $35, all-you-can drink celebration (with izakaya-style dishes included). The Shinnenkai is always one of the best attended and most fun events of the year. Eat, drink, be merry, make new friends, and get back in touch with [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/gold-dragon-2012-115x115.jpg "2012 JETAANY Shinnenkai -SOLD OUT")
2012 JETAANY Shinnenkai -SOLD OUT
Posted on January 9, 2012 | No Comments[ January 28, 2012; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] SOLD OUT EVENT Ring in 2012, at our annual JETAANY Shinnenkai (New Year Gathering) at Restaurant Riki. Join us for a $35, all-you-can drink celebration (with izakaya-style dishes included). The Shinnenkai is always one of the best attended and most fun events of the year. Eat, drink, be merry, make new friends, and get back in touch with [...] -
![[ January 12, 2012; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] What: Performance and Private Reception at Japan Society
NOTE: Since “Hot Pepper, Air Conditioner, and the Farewell Speech is SOLD OUT; other options include arriving at 7 pm for waitlist tickets or attending a performance of "The Bee" at the same time instead (you can use the same code as below)
When: Thursday, January 12th, 8 pm show, [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/hotpepper_450x370-1-115x115.jpg "(1/12) Theater Performance & Private Reception at Japan Society – Hot Pepper is Sold Out (but Alternatives Available)")
(1/12) Theater Performance & Private Reception at Japan Society – Hot Pepper is Sold Out (but Alternatives Available)
Posted on January 5, 2012 | No Comments[ January 12, 2012; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] What: Performance and Private Reception at Japan Society NOTE: Since “Hot Pepper, Air Conditioner, and the Farewell Speech is SOLD OUT; other options include arriving at 7 pm for waitlist tickets or attending a performance of "The Bee" at the same time instead (you can use the same code as below) When: Thursday, January 12th, 8 pm show, [...] -
![[ January 12, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
When: Thursday, January 12th, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Flatiron Building, 14th Floor (175 Fifth Avenue @ 23rd St)
Cost/RSVP: $2-3 for pizza and snacks (drinks are separate)
RSVP/Questions: Email jetaanybookclub@gmail.com and check out the Facebook event
Hope to get some reading done over the holidays? Join us for the next JETAANY Book club for Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Book-Club.bmp "(1/12) January Book Club: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet")
(1/12) January Book Club: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
Posted on December 21, 2011 | No Comments[ January 12, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] When: Thursday, January 12th, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Where: Flatiron Building, 14th Floor (175 Fifth Avenue @ 23rd St) Cost/RSVP: $2-3 for pizza and snacks (drinks are separate) RSVP/Questions: Email jetaanybookclub@gmail.com and check out the Facebook event Hope to get some reading done over the holidays? Join us for the next JETAANY Book club for Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie [...] -
![[ December 10, 2011; 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ]
When: Saturday, December 10 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: (Registered participants will be contacted with the address)
Cost: $35 (RSVP via Paypal HERE)
Application deadline: Wednesday, December 7th
As the New Year is coming next month, we will learn about the Japanese New Year's traditional meal Osechi-Ryori. It is a very colorful dish and Osechi recipes prepared at Japanese [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/osechi-115x115.jpg "(12/10) Osechi Ryori Cooking Class")
(12/10) Osechi Ryori Cooking Class
Posted on November 23, 2011 | No Comments[ December 10, 2011; 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ] When: Saturday, December 10 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Where: (Registered participants will be contacted with the address) Cost: $35 (RSVP via Paypal HERE) Application deadline: Wednesday, December 7th As the New Year is coming next month, we will learn about the Japanese New Year's traditional meal Osechi-Ryori. It is a very colorful dish and Osechi recipes prepared at Japanese [...] -
![[ December 10, 2011; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Calling all New Jersey JET alums looking for the best way to celebrate the end of the year. The newly formed NJ sub-chapter will be hosting our first Bonnenkai at the Yakitori 39 on Saturday December 10th. Please RSVP through PayPal to secure your spot at the party
Place: Yakitori 39
Address: 252 Degraw Ave, Teaneck NJ [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/yakitori.bmp "New Jersey Bonnenkai")
New Jersey Bonnenkai
Posted on November 22, 2011 | No Comments[ December 10, 2011; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Calling all New Jersey JET alums looking for the best way to celebrate the end of the year. The newly formed NJ sub-chapter will be hosting our first Bonnenkai at the Yakitori 39 on Saturday December 10th. Please RSVP through PayPal to secure your spot at the party Place: Yakitori 39 Address: 252 Degraw Ave, Teaneck NJ [...] -
![[ 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")
Art Showcase and Fundraiser for Japan
Posted on November 16, 2011 | No Comments[ 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 [...] -
![[ November 21, 2011; 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] "Happy Hour FUNdRaiser"
Date: Monday, November 21st, 2011
Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Slattery's Midtown Pub, on the 2nd Floor
8 East 36th Street (between Madison and 5th Ave.)
New York, NY
http://www.nydevolunteer.org/activities/2011/20111121.html
No reservation is required.
NY de Volunteer staff and volunteer will be your waiters, and all tips
and proceeds from raffles go directly to support NY de Volunteer
programs!
Plus, all drinks are [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/NY_de_Volunteer_177_-115x64.jpg "NY de Volunteer Happy Hour")
NY de Volunteer Happy Hour
Posted on November 16, 2011 | No Comments[ November 21, 2011; 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] "Happy Hour FUNdRaiser" Date: Monday, November 21st, 2011 Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm Location: Slattery's Midtown Pub, on the 2nd Floor 8 East 36th Street (between Madison and 5th Ave.) New York, NY http://www.nydevolunteer.org/activities/2011/20111121.html No reservation is required. NY de Volunteer staff and volunteer will be your waiters, and all tips and proceeds from raffles go directly to support NY de Volunteer programs! Plus, all drinks are [...] -
![[ November 14, 2011; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ]
When: Monday, November 14, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Japan Local Government Center (3 Park Avenue at 34th St, 20th Floor)
Cost: No charge
RSVP/Questions?: Email Amber Liang at liang-dot-yxamber-at-gmail-dot -com and via Facebook
Are you interested in a career in International Education or Higher Education? Thinking about a career change? Just want to network with other industry professionals? Come to this industry panel headed by [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/globe-115x100.jpg "(11/14) International & Higher Education Panel and Networking Session")
(11/14) International & Higher Education Panel and Networking Session
Posted on November 6, 2011 | No Comments[ November 14, 2011; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] When: Monday, November 14, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Where: Japan Local Government Center (3 Park Avenue at 34th St, 20th Floor) Cost: No charge RSVP/Questions?: Email Amber Liang at liang-dot-yxamber-at-gmail-dot -com and via Facebook Are you interested in a career in International Education or Higher Education? Thinking about a career change? Just want to network with other industry professionals? Come to this industry panel headed by [...] -
![[ 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 [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Reunion4-115x115.gif "(11/10) JETAANY 10+ Year Reunion")
(11/10) JETAANY 10+ Year Reunion
Posted on November 5, 2011 | No Comments[ 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 [...] -
![[ November 19, 2011; 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. ] When: Saturday, November 19, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Where: Jan Hus Presbyterian Church (351 East 74th Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues, 5th Floor, New York, NY)
Cost: $20 RSVP via Paypal HERE
Application deadline: November 17
Questions?: Email Mie at JETAANY@mieinc.net
Kendo means “the way of the sword.” It is the oldest and most respected Japanese martial art. Modern Kendo [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kendo-115x115.jpg "(11/19) Let’s Experience and Learn Kendo!")
(11/19) Let’s Experience and Learn Kendo!
Posted on November 2, 2011 | No Comments[ November 19, 2011; 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. ] When: Saturday, November 19, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Where: Jan Hus Presbyterian Church (351 East 74th Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues, 5th Floor, New York, NY) Cost: $20 RSVP via Paypal HERE Application deadline: November 17 Questions?: Email Mie at JETAANY@mieinc.net Kendo means “the way of the sword.” It is the oldest and most respected Japanese martial art. Modern Kendo [...] -
![[ 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 [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/zoriClass-115x115.jpg "Let’s make Eco Zori")
Let’s make Eco Zori
Posted on October 13, 2011 | No Comments[ 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 [...] -
![[ October 19, 2011; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] When: Wednesday, October 19th, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where: Zeppelin Beer Hall (297 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ)
Cost: Everyone pays for their own food and drinks- no prepay!
RSVP: Please email Rachelle de Leon at njrep@ jetaany.org or sign up on Facebook!
Questions: Contact Rachelle de Leon at njrep@ jetaany.org
We are excited to have our inaugural NJ subchapter event! Come meet fellow JET [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/zeppelin_620-115x115.jpg "(10/19) First JETAA New Jersey Subchapter Event in Jersey City!")
(10/19) First JETAA New Jersey Subchapter Event in Jersey City!
Posted on October 13, 2011 | No Comments[ October 19, 2011; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] When: Wednesday, October 19th, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Where: Zeppelin Beer Hall (297 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ) Cost: Everyone pays for their own food and drinks- no prepay! RSVP: Please email Rachelle de Leon at njrep@ jetaany.org or sign up on Facebook! Questions: Contact Rachelle de Leon at njrep@ jetaany.org We are excited to have our inaugural NJ subchapter event! Come meet fellow JET [...] -
![[ October 14, 2011 to October 15, 2011. ] Update: We have a full roster of JET alum volunteers for the Anime Festival - thank so much to all of those offering their time! If you are planning to go to the Anime Festival, please make sure to visit the Consulate table. Should be a terrific time!
On Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15, [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/volunteers-needed-color-115x115.gif "(10/14 & 10/15) Visit the Consulate Booth at NY’s Anime Festival!")
(10/14 & 10/15) Visit the Consulate Booth at NY’s Anime Festival!
Posted on October 6, 2011 | No Comments[ October 14, 2011 to October 15, 2011. ] Update: We have a full roster of JET alum volunteers for the Anime Festival - thank so much to all of those offering their time! If you are planning to go to the Anime Festival, please make sure to visit the Consulate table. Should be a terrific time! On Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15, [...] -
![[ October 20, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] When: Thursday, October 20th, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: NY Thai Grill and Sushi Bar (37 W 54th St b/w 5th & 6th Aves)
Cost: $10 for all you can eat Thai food, one drink and tax/tip
RSVP: Make sure to RSVP via Paypal HERE and feel free to sign up on Facebook - Deadline is Wed 10/19 @ [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/brainstorm-115x115.jpg "(10/20) UPDATED WITH NEW LOCATION/PRICE! Quarterly Meeting @ NY Thai Grill and Sushi Bar")
(10/20) UPDATED WITH NEW LOCATION/PRICE! Quarterly Meeting @ NY Thai Grill and Sushi Bar
Posted on October 6, 2011 | No Comments[ October 20, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] When: Thursday, October 20th, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Where: NY Thai Grill and Sushi Bar (37 W 54th St b/w 5th & 6th Aves) Cost: $10 for all you can eat Thai food, one drink and tax/tip RSVP: Make sure to RSVP via Paypal HERE and feel free to sign up on Facebook - Deadline is Wed 10/19 @ [...] -
![[ October 25, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] When: Tuesday, October 25th, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Flatiron Building (175 5th Avenue between 22nd and 23rd Sts)
Cost: $2-3 for food
RSVP/Questions: Email Liz at jetaanybookclub@gmail.com and sign up on Facebook.
Start reading! The JETAA book club has chosen Villain by Shuichi Yoshida for our next meeting. From Publishers Weekly – “Yoshida examines the lives of a victim and [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Book-Club.bmp "(10/25) October Book Club: Villian by Shuichi Yoshida")
(10/25) October Book Club: Villian by Shuichi Yoshida
Posted on September 27, 2011 | No Comments[ October 25, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] When: Tuesday, October 25th, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Where: Flatiron Building (175 5th Avenue between 22nd and 23rd Sts) Cost: $2-3 for food RSVP/Questions: Email Liz at jetaanybookclub@gmail.com and sign up on Facebook. Start reading! The JETAA book club has chosen Villain by Shuichi Yoshida for our next meeting. From Publishers Weekly – “Yoshida examines the lives of a victim and [...]
