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![[ October 5, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
When: Wednesday, October 5th, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Yakitori Taisho (5 St. Marks Pl between 3rd Ave & Astor Pl)
Cost: Everyone pays for their own food and drinks on the night of!
RSVP: No paypal this time- let us know you're coming on Facebook!
Questions: Contact Kendall Murano at vpjetaany -at- gmail.com
NDD is back from natsu [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/1012enkai-115x115.gif "(10/5) Nihongo Dake Dinner @ Yakitori Taisho")
(10/5) Nihongo Dake Dinner @ Yakitori Taisho
Posted on September 16, 2011 | No Comments[ October 5, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] When: Wednesday, October 5th, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Where: Yakitori Taisho (5 St. Marks Pl between 3rd Ave & Astor Pl) Cost: Everyone pays for their own food and drinks on the night of! RSVP: No paypal this time- let us know you're coming on Facebook! Questions: Contact Kendall Murano at vpjetaany -at- gmail.com NDD is back from natsu [...] -
![[ September 24, 2011; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] When: Saturday, September 24 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Where: (Registered participants will be contacted with the address)
Cost: Free!
Application deadline: September 20 (Limited seats)
The Tea Gathering will be held in the modern Ryurei style tea ceremony, a relaxed procedure where both host and gust are seated on chairs. We hope that this relaxed format will give [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Chanoyu-115x115.jpg "(9/24) Tea Gathering ~Special Japanese tea ceremony event~")
(9/24) Tea Gathering ~Special Japanese tea ceremony event~
Posted on September 16, 2011 | No Comments[ September 24, 2011; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] When: Saturday, September 24 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Where: (Registered participants will be contacted with the address) Cost: Free! Application deadline: September 20 (Limited seats) The Tea Gathering will be held in the modern Ryurei style tea ceremony, a relaxed procedure where both host and gust are seated on chairs. We hope that this relaxed format will give [...] -
![[ September 29, 2011; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] When: Thursday, September 29th, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: JaNet Kaikan (2 West 47th Street, 7th Floor)
Cost:
Pre-pay: $15 (Members of Battenkai and JETAA), $35 (Non-Member)
Pay at the door: $20 JETAA members, $35 for non-members
RSVP: Sign up on Paypal HERE and check out the RSVP on Facebook. Note: Spots are limited!
Questions: Contact Monica Yuki at president@jetaany.org
Following the success of the joint happy [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/kyusyumap-115x115.gif "(9/29) Kyushu Battenkai Fall Gathering – Tabehodai/Nomihodai!")
(9/29) Kyushu Battenkai Fall Gathering – Tabehodai/Nomihodai!
Posted on September 16, 2011 | No Comments[ September 29, 2011; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] When: Thursday, September 29th, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Where: JaNet Kaikan (2 West 47th Street, 7th Floor) Cost: Pre-pay: $15 (Members of Battenkai and JETAA), $35 (Non-Member) Pay at the door: $20 JETAA members, $35 for non-members RSVP: Sign up on Paypal HERE and check out the RSVP on Facebook. Note: Spots are limited! Questions: Contact Monica Yuki at president@jetaany.org Following the success of the joint happy [...] -
![[ September 25, 2011; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday, September 25th
Time: 12 pm - 5 pm
Location: 92nd Street Y Festival
Contact: Jesse Taylor at jesse.taylor@ny.mofa.go.jp by Thu, 9/22
On Sunday September 25, 2011, the Consulate General of Japan will participate in the annual 92nd Street Y Festival. We need two (2) volunteers who would like to help out in our booth, 12 - 5pm. Volunteers will [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/volunteers-needed-color-115x115.gif "(9/25) Volunteers Needed for the 92nd Street Y Festival!")
(9/25) Volunteers Needed for the 92nd Street Y Festival!
Posted on September 16, 2011 | No Comments[ September 25, 2011; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday, September 25th Time: 12 pm - 5 pm Location: 92nd Street Y Festival Contact: Jesse Taylor at jesse.taylor@ny.mofa.go.jp by Thu, 9/22 On Sunday September 25, 2011, the Consulate General of Japan will participate in the annual 92nd Street Y Festival. We need two (2) volunteers who would like to help out in our booth, 12 - 5pm. Volunteers will [...] -
![[ October 9, 2011; 12:00 am; ]
Submit resume and statement of interest to elections@jetaany.org
Application Deadline: Sunday, October 9
Position Description and Qualifications:
JETAANY is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization and hence requires a Board of Directors. Overall governance and guidance of the organization lies in the hands of the Board, which also serves to advance the organization’s mission and provide a platform for ideas for [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/elections-115x115.png "Candidates Needed for JETAANY’s Board of Directors!")
Candidates Needed for JETAANY’s Board of Directors!
Posted on September 13, 2011 | No Comments[ October 9, 2011; 12:00 am; ] Submit resume and statement of interest to elections@jetaany.org Application Deadline: Sunday, October 9 Position Description and Qualifications: JETAANY is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization and hence requires a Board of Directors. Overall governance and guidance of the organization lies in the hands of the Board, which also serves to advance the organization’s mission and provide a platform for ideas for [...] -
![[ September 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday September 10th
Warm up: 8:30am
Opening Ceremony: 9:00am on Field #7
First game: 9:30am
Location: Red HookBrooklyn(155 Bay Street,Brooklyn,NY)
What better way to spend a Saturday than playing on the JETAANY slow pitch softball team. The tournament is a full day event, starting with the opening ceremony at 9:00am in Red Hook,Brooklyn. The day is sure to be [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/softball-115x115.jpg "JETAANY Softball Tournament")
JETAANY Softball Tournament
Posted on August 18, 2011 | No Comments[ September 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday September 10th Warm up: 8:30am Opening Ceremony: 9:00am on Field #7 First game: 9:30am Location: Red HookBrooklyn(155 Bay Street,Brooklyn,NY) What better way to spend a Saturday than playing on the JETAANY slow pitch softball team. The tournament is a full day event, starting with the opening ceremony at 9:00am in Red Hook,Brooklyn. The day is sure to be [...] -
![[ August 20, 2011; 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] When: Saturday, August 20th from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: TENRI CULTURAL INSTITUTE (43A West 13th St, New York, NY 10011)
Cost: $20. Make sure to reserve your space on Paypal HERE.
Application deadline: August 17th (Minimum participation is 10, and maximum is 30.)
Gagaku, “elegant music,” was brought into Japan from the T’ang Dynasty Court in China [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Tenri-Gagaku-3-115x115.jpg "Listen, Learn, and Experience GAGAKU!")
Listen, Learn, and Experience GAGAKU!
Posted on July 13, 2011 | No Comments[ August 20, 2011; 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] When: Saturday, August 20th from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Where: TENRI CULTURAL INSTITUTE (43A West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) Cost: $20. Make sure to reserve your space on Paypal HERE. Application deadline: August 17th (Minimum participation is 10, and maximum is 30.) Gagaku, “elegant music,” was brought into Japan from the T’ang Dynasty Court in China [...] -
![[ July 21, 2011; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. ] [caption id="attachment_3038" align="alignright" width="224" caption="Otsuchi-cho, Iwate (Japan NPO Center)"][/caption]
The devastation of the March 11, 2011 (3/11) earthquake and tsunami in northeasternJapantriggered overwhelming support from theUS, with over $300 million raised for disaster relief. Now that the humanitarian aid is underway, what has happened in terms of recovery and rebuilding the disaster afflicted areas?
What is the [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/japan-115x115.jpg "Voices from the Ground: the latest Report from the Japanese Civil Society’s Response to the 3/11 Disaster")
Voices from the Ground: the latest Report from the Japanese Civil Society’s Response to the 3/11 Disaster
Posted on July 11, 2011 | No Comments[ July 21, 2011; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. ] [caption id="attachment_3038" align="alignright" width="224" caption="Otsuchi-cho, Iwate (Japan NPO Center)"][/caption] The devastation of the March 11, 2011 (3/11) earthquake and tsunami in northeasternJapantriggered overwhelming support from theUS, with over $300 million raised for disaster relief. Now that the humanitarian aid is underway, what has happened in terms of recovery and rebuilding the disaster afflicted areas? What is the [...] -
![[ 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 [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Shogi-Image-square-115x115.jpg "Let’s learn and play SHOGI, Japanese chess")
Let’s learn and play SHOGI, Japanese chess
Posted on July 4, 2011 | No Comments[ 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 [...] -
![[ July 7, 2011; 12:00 am; ]
That's right- TheDealist.com has pushed the deadline for the $10 boat cruise deal for another week!
This discounted deal is available only until Friday, July 7th- so if you’re interested, don’t forget to get it at http://tinyurl.com/boatcruiseextendeddeadline! See details below...
When: Wednesday, July 27th, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where: Meet at Pier 81 (42nd St @ the Hudson River) [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/im-on-a-boat2-115x115.jpg "Deadline Extended to Fri 7/7: Get Your Tix for 7/27 JETAANY Boat Cruise!")
Deadline Extended to Fri 7/7: Get Your Tix for 7/27 JETAANY Boat Cruise!
Posted on June 26, 2011 | No Comments[ July 7, 2011; 12:00 am; ] That's right- TheDealist.com has pushed the deadline for the $10 boat cruise deal for another week! This discounted deal is available only until Friday, July 7th- so if you’re interested, don’t forget to get it at http://tinyurl.com/boatcruiseextendeddeadline! See details below... When: Wednesday, July 27th, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Where: Meet at Pier 81 (42nd St @ the Hudson River) [...] -
![[ July 11, 2011; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] When: Monday, July 11, 6:30pm
Where: Apple Restaurant (17 Waverly Place, New York, New York)
Nearest Trains: N,R to 8th Street; 6 to Astor Place
Cost: $20 (includes dinner and karaoke)
Click here to reserve your spot on PayPal by Friday, July 8
Limited spots available!
You are invited to the New-JET Vet-JET dinner on Monday, July 11 at 6:30pm [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/guidance-0808-lg-12718714-115x115.jpg "New JET-Vet JET Dinner")
New JET-Vet JET Dinner
Posted on June 20, 2011 | No Comments[ July 11, 2011; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] When: Monday, July 11, 6:30pm Where: Apple Restaurant (17 Waverly Place, New York, New York) Nearest Trains: N,R to 8th Street; 6 to Astor Place Cost: $20 (includes dinner and karaoke) Click here to reserve your spot on PayPal by Friday, July 8 Limited spots available! You are invited to the New-JET Vet-JET dinner on Monday, July 11 at 6:30pm [...] -
![[ June 26, 2011; 5:00 pm; ] So we’ve been hoping to do another boat cruise for a while and then…. this deal pops up- http://tinyurl.com/jetaanyboatcruise!
This discounted deal is available only until Sunday, June 26th- so if you're interested, don't forget to get it! See details below:
When: Wednesday, July 27th, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: Meet at Pier 81 (42nd St [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/imonaboat-115x115.gif "(by 6/26) Get Your Discounted Tix for the JETAANY Boat Cruise on 7/27!")
(by 6/26) Get Your Discounted Tix for the JETAANY Boat Cruise on 7/27!
Posted on June 16, 2011 | No Comments[ June 26, 2011; 5:00 pm; ] So we’ve been hoping to do another boat cruise for a while and then…. this deal pops up- http://tinyurl.com/jetaanyboatcruise! This discounted deal is available only until Sunday, June 26th- so if you're interested, don't forget to get it! See details below: When: Wednesday, July 27th, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Where: Meet at Pier 81 (42nd St [...] -
![[ June 25, 2011; 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] When: Saturday, June 25th , 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Faces and Names (159 West 54th St @ 7th Ave)
Cost: Everyone will pay for their own food/drinks. No need to do Paypal!
RSVP: None needed, but feel free to on Facebook.
Share your sempai wisdom over a beer or two with the outgoing JETs for [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/passontorch-115x115.jpg "Happy Hour with the Brand New (2011) JETs!")
Happy Hour with the Brand New (2011) JETs!
Posted on June 16, 2011 | No Comments[ June 25, 2011; 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] When: Saturday, June 25th , 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm Where: Faces and Names (159 West 54th St @ 7th Ave) Cost: Everyone will pay for their own food/drinks. No need to do Paypal! RSVP: None needed, but feel free to on Facebook. Share your sempai wisdom over a beer or two with the outgoing JETs for [...] -
![[ June 29, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] When: Wednesday, June 29th, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Vapiano's (113 University Pl between 12th & 13th Sts)
Cost: Everyone will pay for their own food/drinks. No need to do Paypal!
RSVP/Questions: Email Kendall Murano at vpjetaany at gmail dot com or sign up on Facebook.
Come practice your Nihongo with friends over a bowl of fresh pasta or [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/1012enkai-115x115.gif "(6/29) June Nihongo Dake Dinner")
(6/29) June Nihongo Dake Dinner
Posted on June 6, 2011 | No Comments[ June 29, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] When: Wednesday, June 29th, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Where: Vapiano's (113 University Pl between 12th & 13th Sts) Cost: Everyone will pay for their own food/drinks. No need to do Paypal! RSVP/Questions: Email Kendall Murano at vpjetaany at gmail dot com or sign up on Facebook. Come practice your Nihongo with friends over a bowl of fresh pasta or [...] -
![[ June 18, 2011; 10:30 am to 11:30 am. ] When: Saturday, June 18th @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Sohga-An (347 W. 57th St. between 8th & 9th Aves, Suite 15C)
Cost: $20 (includes lecture, tea and Japanese sweets)
RSVP: Via Paypal HERE by June 16th, 2011 (There are only 10 spots- so make sure to sign up ASAP!)
Questions?: Feel free to email JETaaNY@mieinc.net.
Omotesenke [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/green-tea-ceremony-115x115.jpg "(6/18) Experience Japanese Tea Ceremony")
(6/18) Experience Japanese Tea Ceremony
Posted on June 6, 2011 | No Comments[ June 18, 2011; 10:30 am to 11:30 am. ] When: Saturday, June 18th @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am Where: Sohga-An (347 W. 57th St. between 8th & 9th Aves, Suite 15C) Cost: $20 (includes lecture, tea and Japanese sweets) RSVP: Via Paypal HERE by June 16th, 2011 (There are only 10 spots- so make sure to sign up ASAP!) Questions?: Feel free to email JETaaNY@mieinc.net. Omotesenke [...] -
![[ June 21, 2011; 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm. ] What: The 2nd Annual Japanese Heritage Night at New York Mets to Benefit Japan Relief Efforts
When: Tuesday, June 21st @ 6:30 pm
Where: Mets Citifield Stadium (Flushing, Queens)
Cost: $17 (save $2 off the cost of an individual ticket!)
RSVP: Reserve your spot on Paypal HERE. JETAANY has a limited number of tickets- so make sure to get [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/mets_logo-115x115.gif "(6/21) 2nd Annual Japanese Heritage Night- Get Your Tix Now!")
(6/21) 2nd Annual Japanese Heritage Night- Get Your Tix Now!
Posted on June 1, 2011 | No Comments[ June 21, 2011; 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm. ] What: The 2nd Annual Japanese Heritage Night at New York Mets to Benefit Japan Relief Efforts When: Tuesday, June 21st @ 6:30 pm Where: Mets Citifield Stadium (Flushing, Queens) Cost: $17 (save $2 off the cost of an individual ticket!) RSVP: Reserve your spot on Paypal HERE. JETAANY has a limited number of tickets- so make sure to get [...] -
![[ June 15, 2011; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] When: Wednesday, June 15th @ 6:30 pm
Where: Japan Local Government Center (JLGC) (3 Park Avenue @ 34th St, 20th Floor)
RSVP: Reserve your spot by emailing Pam Kavalam at secretary@jetaany.org and/or RSVPing via Facebook. All presenters for Pre-Departure Orientation should plan to attend.
We'll be discussing Pre-Departure Orientation, summer events (including [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/meeting-clip-art2-115x115.jpg "(6/15) JETAANY Quarterly Meeting")
(6/15) JETAANY Quarterly Meeting
Posted on June 1, 2011 | No Comments[ June 15, 2011; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] When: Wednesday, June 15th @ 6:30 pm Where: Japan Local Government Center (JLGC) (3 Park Avenue @ 34th St, 20th Floor) RSVP: Reserve your spot by emailing Pam Kavalam at secretary@jetaany.org and/or RSVPing via Facebook. All presenters for Pre-Departure Orientation should plan to attend. We'll be discussing Pre-Departure Orientation, summer events (including [...] -
![[ June 8, 2011; 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ]
When: Wednesday, June 8th @ 6:30 p.m.
Where: Nightingale Lounge (13 2nd Avenue @ 13th St)
Cost: Everyone pays for their own drinks. The Happy Hour Special is: $3 Domestic Beers, $4 Well Drinks, $5 Cosmos, Appletinis, Margaritas, & Kamikazes.
RSVP: No need to RSVP but feel free to do so on Facebook!
Calling all JETs/FOJs who have lived [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/1012enkai3-115x115.gif "(6/8) Calling All Friends of Kyushu! June Happy Hour @ Nightingale Lounge")
(6/8) Calling All Friends of Kyushu! June Happy Hour @ Nightingale Lounge
Posted on May 25, 2011 | No Comments[ June 8, 2011; 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] When: Wednesday, June 8th @ 6:30 p.m. Where: Nightingale Lounge (13 2nd Avenue @ 13th St) Cost: Everyone pays for their own drinks. The Happy Hour Special is: $3 Domestic Beers, $4 Well Drinks, $5 Cosmos, Appletinis, Margaritas, & Kamikazes. RSVP: No need to RSVP but feel free to do so on Facebook! Calling all JETs/FOJs who have lived [...] -
![[ May 24, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] There are still one or two spots open for the Nihongo Dake dinner. If you're interested, please contact Kendall Murano at kendall.murano@gmail.com (kendall-dot-murano-at-gmail-dot-com).
Also, make sure to join us for the nijikai! No RSVP needed- just practice you nihongo with the help of some sake and biiru. Details below.
When: Tuesday, May 24th 7:00 pm - [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/1012enkai-115x115.gif "(5/24) May Nihongo Dake Dinner & Nijikai (East Village)")
(5/24) May Nihongo Dake Dinner & Nijikai (East Village)
Posted on May 17, 2011 | No Comments[ May 24, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] There are still one or two spots open for the Nihongo Dake dinner. If you're interested, please contact Kendall Murano at kendall.murano@gmail.com (kendall-dot-murano-at-gmail-dot-com). Also, make sure to join us for the nijikai! No RSVP needed- just practice you nihongo with the help of some sake and biiru. Details below. When: Tuesday, May 24th 7:00 pm - [...] -
![[ June 14, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
When: Tuesday, June 14th @ 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Flatiron Building (1 E. 23rd St @ 5th Ave)
Cost: A nominal cost (for refreshments)
RSVP/Questions: Email jetaanybookclub@gmail.com to RSVP.
Just in time for summer beach reading, the book club will be reading Woman on the Other Shore by Mitsuyo Kakuta. Here is a synopsis from Barnes and [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Book-Club.bmp "(6/14) June Book Club – Woman on the Other Shore")
(6/14) June Book Club – Woman on the Other Shore
Posted on May 17, 2011 | No Comments[ June 14, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] When: Tuesday, June 14th @ 7:00 p.m. Where: The Flatiron Building (1 E. 23rd St @ 5th Ave) Cost: A nominal cost (for refreshments) RSVP/Questions: Email jetaanybookclub@gmail.com to RSVP. Just in time for summer beach reading, the book club will be reading Woman on the Other Shore by Mitsuyo Kakuta. Here is a synopsis from Barnes and [...]
