About JETAANY
The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme Alumni Association of New York (JETAANY) is a public, nonprofit membership organization of JET alumni in the New York metropolitan area. Recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2007, we draw upon our diverse membership in the tri-state area to promote the JET Programme; foster a community for our 1000 plus and ever growing vibrant alumni association; and host programs and events promoting Japanese culture and understanding.-
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Events Archive
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(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 [...] -
(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 [...] -
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 [...] -
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 [...] -
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 [...] -
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 [...] -
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 [...] -
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) [...] -
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 [...] -
(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 [...] -
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 [...] -
(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 [...] -
(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 [...] -
(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 [...] -
(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 [...] -
(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 [...] -
(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 - [...] -
(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 [...] -
Assistance project for East Japan Disaster
Posted on May 16, 2011 | No Comments[ May 16, 2011 11:00 am to May 20, 2011 3:00 pm. ] WE ARE HERE - Little Voice and Art 311 JAPAN Art works will be displayed made by over 300 Japanese children who suffered from the Tsunami and fear of the damaged nuclear plant. The children were asked to draw pictures and write messages on Japanese paper with the theme of “words that they want to express [...] -
(5/21) Karate Lesson
Posted on May 4, 2011 | No Comments[ May 21, 2011; 1:00 pm to 2:45 pm. ] When: Saturday, May 21, 1:00 pm - 2:45 pm Where: World Oyama Karate Organization Matsumoto Dojo (35 West 31st Street @ Broadway, 6th Floor) Cost: $20 for 1.5 hour basic training lesson RSVP: Make sure to reserve your spot by May 18 on Paypal HERE Questions?: Contact Mie at JETaaNY@mieinc.net Karate focuses on the development of defensive and counter-attacking body [...]
![(9/29) Kyushu Battenkai Fall Gathering – Tabehodai/Nomihodai! [ 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)
![(9/25) Volunteers Needed for the 92nd Street Y Festival! [ 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)
![Candidates Needed for JETAANY’s Board of Directors! [ 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)
![JETAANY Softball Tournament [ 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)
![Listen, Learn, and Experience GAGAKU! [ 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)
![Voices from the Ground: the latest Report from the Japanese Civil Society’s Response to the 3/11 Disaster [ 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)
![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 [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Shogi-Image-square-115x115.jpg)
![Deadline Extended to Fri 7/7: Get Your Tix for 7/27 JETAANY Boat Cruise! [ 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)
![New JET-Vet JET Dinner [ 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)
![(by 6/26) Get Your Discounted Tix for the JETAANY Boat Cruise on 7/27! [ 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)
![Happy Hour with the Brand New (2011) JETs! [ 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)
![(6/29) June Nihongo Dake Dinner [ 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)
![(6/18) Experience Japanese Tea Ceremony [ 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)
![(6/21) 2nd Annual Japanese Heritage Night- Get Your Tix Now! [ 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)
![(6/15) JETAANY Quarterly Meeting [ 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)
![(6/8) Calling All Friends of Kyushu! June Happy Hour @ Nightingale Lounge [ 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)
![(5/24) May Nihongo Dake Dinner & Nijikai (East Village) [ 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)
![(6/14) June Book Club – Woman on the Other Shore [ 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)
![Assistance project for East Japan Disaster [ May 16, 2011 11:00 am to May 20, 2011 3:00 pm. ] WE ARE HERE - Little Voice and Art 311 JAPAN
Art works will be displayed made by over 300 Japanese children who suffered from the Tsunami and fear of the damaged nuclear plant. The children were asked to draw pictures and write messages on Japanese paper with the theme of “words that they want to express [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/hug-logo2-115x115.jpg)
![(5/21) Karate Lesson [ May 21, 2011; 1:00 pm to 2:45 pm. ] When: Saturday, May 21, 1:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Where: World Oyama Karate Organization Matsumoto Dojo (35 West 31st Street @ Broadway, 6th Floor)
Cost: $20 for 1.5 hour basic training lesson
RSVP: Make sure to reserve your spot by May 18 on Paypal HERE
Questions?: Contact Mie at JETaaNY@mieinc.net
Karate focuses on the development of defensive and counter-attacking body [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/KARATE-image-115x115.jpg)



