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News Archive
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![[ April 7, 2012 to April 8, 2012. ]
Join us in celebrating the historic 100th year of Japan's gift of cherry blossom trees to the United States. This year's cherry blossom festival in Washington DC is sure to be the biggest yet! JETAANY will be partnering with JETAADC for this hanami event. Don’t miss out on the biggest cherry blossom festival in the [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/cherry-blossoms--115x115.jpg "Cherry Blossom Festival in DC (4/7-4/8)")
Cherry Blossom Festival in DC (4/7-4/8)
Posted on March 18, 2012 | No Comments[ April 7, 2012 to April 8, 2012. ] Join us in celebrating the historic 100th year of Japan's gift of cherry blossom trees to the United States. This year's cherry blossom festival in Washington DC is sure to be the biggest yet! JETAANY will be partnering with JETAADC for this hanami event. Don’t miss out on the biggest cherry blossom festival in the [...] -
!["The word ‘Japonicana’ comes from Japan, America and Spain. The ‘a’ sound is for the females, so my album is a girl. There’s more than one genre—dance, pop, hip-hop, and R&B. It’s like my baby, because I created it from scratch." (Courtesy of PLAN C Agency)
By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02). Visit [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/cut02-091-copy-LEAD-CROP-PLAN-C-Agency-115x115.jpg "Justin’s Japan: Interview with Jin Akanishi on ‘Japonicana’ and His American Tour")
Justin’s Japan: Interview with Jin Akanishi on ‘Japonicana’ and His American Tour
Posted on March 15, 2012 | No Comments"The word ‘Japonicana’ comes from Japan, America and Spain. The ‘a’ sound is for the females, so my album is a girl. There’s more than one genre—dance, pop, hip-hop, and R&B. It’s like my baby, because I created it from scratch." (Courtesy of PLAN C Agency) By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02). Visit [...] -
![Nishizaki Emino, left, and Bando Kotoji, right, perform at Japan Society's Kabuki Dance March 29-31. (Toshio Kiyofuji)
By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02). Visit his Japanese culture page on Examiner.com here for related stories.
As winter gives way to spring, New York will host special performances of the traditional Japanese performing arts of gagaku [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Kabuki-Dance-L-R-Nishizaki-Emino-Bando-KotojiToshio-Kiyofuji-115x115.jpg "Justin’s Japan: New York Marches Into Spring with Gagaku, Kabuki Masters")
Justin’s Japan: New York Marches Into Spring with Gagaku, Kabuki Masters
Posted on March 12, 2012 | No CommentsNishizaki Emino, left, and Bando Kotoji, right, perform at Japan Society's Kabuki Dance March 29-31. (Toshio Kiyofuji) By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02). Visit his Japanese culture page on Examiner.com here for related stories. As winter gives way to spring, New York will host special performances of the traditional Japanese performing arts of gagaku [...] -
![Preston with his cool creation.
By Preston Hatfield (Kofu-shi, 2009-10) for JQ magazine. Preston moved to New York in January 2012 from San Francisco and works for Skyhorse Publishing. In addition to fantastic manuscripts, Preston is now accepting submissions from people who want to be his friend. Abduct him from his house in the middle of [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Preston-with-Snowman-115x115.jpg "JQ Magazine: On Japanese Winters and Well Endowed Snowmen")
JQ Magazine: On Japanese Winters and Well Endowed Snowmen
Posted on March 12, 2012 | No CommentsPreston with his cool creation. By Preston Hatfield (Kofu-shi, 2009-10) for JQ magazine. Preston moved to New York in January 2012 from San Francisco and works for Skyhorse Publishing. In addition to fantastic manuscripts, Preston is now accepting submissions from people who want to be his friend. Abduct him from his house in the middle of [...] -
![At scenic Setogaro Gorge in Iwaki, fifth year JET Peter Gillam says people are not seeing Fukushima for everything it is. "What people need to know most about Fukushima is that it is a prefecture first, a city second, and a nuclear reactor a distant third," he says. "Not the other way around."
Who’s telling the [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Setogarō-115x115.jpg "JQ Magazine: Fear & Traveling in Fukushima")
JQ Magazine: Fear & Traveling in Fukushima
Posted on March 4, 2012 | No CommentsAt scenic Setogaro Gorge in Iwaki, fifth year JET Peter Gillam says people are not seeing Fukushima for everything it is. "What people need to know most about Fukushima is that it is a prefecture first, a city second, and a nuclear reactor a distant third," he says. "Not the other way around." Who’s telling the [...] -
![Visit JQ's homepage at http://jetaany.org/magazine
As we march into spring, JETAA New York’s JQ magazine continues to provide content with an ever-expanding array of articles, interviews and features (see our recent stories here). We’re now looking for new writers, including recent returnees and JET vets, from all JETAA chapters worldwide for posting stories via our host [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Write-for-JQ-Image-115x115.jpg "JQ Magazine Seeks Writers for Spring 2012!")
JQ Magazine Seeks Writers for Spring 2012!
Posted on March 3, 2012 | No CommentsVisit JQ's homepage at http://jetaany.org/magazine As we march into spring, JETAA New York’s JQ magazine continues to provide content with an ever-expanding array of articles, interviews and features (see our recent stories here). We’re now looking for new writers, including recent returnees and JET vets, from all JETAA chapters worldwide for posting stories via our host [...] -
![Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Children Who Chase Lost Voices from Deep Below’ is a modern-day Orpheus tale with a sci-fi twist that pays tribute to the great works of Hayao Miyazaki. (Courtesy of GKids)
By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02). Visit his Japanese culture page on Examiner.com here for related stories.
Oscar season may be over, [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Children-Who-Chase-Voices-From-Deep-Below-Courtesy-of-42West-115x115.jpg "Justin’s Japan: March Movies at Japan Society, New York International Children’s Film Festival")
Justin’s Japan: March Movies at Japan Society, New York International Children’s Film Festival
Posted on March 3, 2012 | No CommentsMakoto Shinkai’s ‘Children Who Chase Lost Voices from Deep Below’ is a modern-day Orpheus tale with a sci-fi twist that pays tribute to the great works of Hayao Miyazaki. (Courtesy of GKids) By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02). Visit his Japanese culture page on Examiner.com here for related stories. Oscar season may be over, [...] -
![[ 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)")
2012 JETAANY Meishi Exchange (3/15)
Posted on March 1, 2012 | No Comments[ 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 [...] -
![Wendy enjoying the snow (safely) at World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go, Gifu.
By Wendy Ikemoto (Ehime-ken, 2006-2011). Wendy taught at six crazy but lovable high schools and served as a Prefectural Advisor on JET. Now based in the equally crazy New York City, she is looking for her next challenging career opportunity. Wendy is a fan of [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Wendy-Ikemoto-115x115.jpg "JQ Magazine: Tale of a Girl, a Taxi Driver, and the Un-Emergency Room He Took Her To")
JQ Magazine: Tale of a Girl, a Taxi Driver, and the Un-Emergency Room He Took Her To
Posted on February 27, 2012 | No CommentsWendy enjoying the snow (safely) at World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go, Gifu. By Wendy Ikemoto (Ehime-ken, 2006-2011). Wendy taught at six crazy but lovable high schools and served as a Prefectural Advisor on JET. Now based in the equally crazy New York City, she is looking for her next challenging career opportunity. Wendy is a fan of [...] -
![When: Saturday, March 24th, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Where: Edo Japanese Restaurant (68 Easton Ave @ Hamilton St, New Brunswick, NJ)
RSVP: Sign up via the Facebook event (for now!)
Questions: Email Pam Kavalam at secretary@jetaany.org and I’ll forward them to the organizer, Lesley Jacobs Robinson.
The NJ Subchapter will have a get-together in March in New Brunswick, NJ. All JET alumni and friends of [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Sushi-115x115.gif "(3/24) NJ Subchapter: Dinner at Edo in New Brunswick")
(3/24) NJ Subchapter: Dinner at Edo in New Brunswick
Posted on February 24, 2012 | No CommentsWhen: Saturday, March 24th, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Where: Edo Japanese Restaurant (68 Easton Ave @ Hamilton St, New Brunswick, NJ) RSVP: Sign up via the Facebook event (for now!) Questions: Email Pam Kavalam at secretary@jetaany.org and I’ll forward them to the organizer, Lesley Jacobs Robinson. The NJ Subchapter will have a get-together in March in New Brunswick, NJ. All JET alumni and friends of [...] -
![[ March 5, 2012; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Are you freelancing? Thinking about freelancing? Want to meet and hear from other JET alum freelancers? Then join us for the first ever JET Alum Freelancers Career Panel! We know it's a tough economy out there, and many of us are now freelancing, whether by design or involuntarily. It's high time to get together, talk [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/meeting2-115x115.jpg "(3/5) JET Alumni Freelancers Career Panel")
(3/5) JET Alumni Freelancers Career Panel
Posted on February 22, 2012 | No Comments[ March 5, 2012; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Are you freelancing? Thinking about freelancing? Want to meet and hear from other JET alum freelancers? Then join us for the first ever JET Alum Freelancers Career Panel! We know it's a tough economy out there, and many of us are now freelancing, whether by design or involuntarily. It's high time to get together, talk [...] -
!["Everyone’s using computers these days, but when I was young analog was king. Today everyone’s using the same software, so it can sound a bit dull. On the other hand, there’s plenty of surprising music you can create, so that’s what I’m aiming to do." (Justin Tedaldi)
By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/DJ-Krush-Justin-Tedaldi-115x115.jpg "Justin’s Japan: Interview with DJ Krush on His 20th Anniversary Tour")
Justin’s Japan: Interview with DJ Krush on His 20th Anniversary Tour
Posted on February 21, 2012 | No Comments"Everyone’s using computers these days, but when I was young analog was king. Today everyone’s using the same software, so it can sound a bit dull. On the other hand, there’s plenty of surprising music you can create, so that’s what I’m aiming to do." (Justin Tedaldi) By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) [...] -
![[ 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)")
Nihongo Dake… Billiards! (2/26)
Posted on February 21, 2012 | No Comments[ 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 [...] -
![Amy at Soma, Fukushima, with Mr. Tanji, August 2011.
By Amy Cameron (Fukushima-ken, 1998-2000) for JQ magazine. Amy was one of eight American JET alums selected for the Tohoku Invitational Program sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Japan Tourism Agency.
I will always remember the day back in 1998 that I received my JET [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/SomaTripwTanji-115x115.jpg "JQ Magazine: A JET Alum’s Return to Fukushima Reveals Changes")
JQ Magazine: A JET Alum’s Return to Fukushima Reveals Changes
Posted on February 19, 2012 | No CommentsAmy at Soma, Fukushima, with Mr. Tanji, August 2011. By Amy Cameron (Fukushima-ken, 1998-2000) for JQ magazine. Amy was one of eight American JET alums selected for the Tohoku Invitational Program sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Japan Tourism Agency. I will always remember the day back in 1998 that I received my JET [...] -
![Courtesy of BAM!
By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02). Visit his Japanese culture page on Examiner.com here for related stories.
After 20 years, 13 million albums and 16 million singles sold, famed rock group L’Arc~en~Ciel is gearing up for a historic performance as the very first Japanese act to headline New York¹s legendary Madison [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/ny_00110-115x115.jpg "Justin’s Japan: L’Arc~en~Ciel Rocks Madison Square Garden March 25")
Justin’s Japan: L’Arc~en~Ciel Rocks Madison Square Garden March 25
Posted on February 17, 2012 | No CommentsCourtesy of BAM! By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02). Visit his Japanese culture page on Examiner.com here for related stories. After 20 years, 13 million albums and 16 million singles sold, famed rock group L’Arc~en~Ciel is gearing up for a historic performance as the very first Japanese act to headline New York¹s legendary Madison [...] -
![Tokyo Underworld 2012: An Evening with Robert Whiting will be held Feb. 16 at Japan Society. Continue reading on Examiner.com Robert Whiting brings ‘Tokyo Underworld’ to Japan Society. (Courtesy of Japan Society)
By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his Japanese culture page here for related stories.
Japan Society of New York [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/DSC_3407color-115x115.jpg "Justin’s Japan: Robert Whiting Brings ‘Tokyo Underworld’ to Japan Society")
Justin’s Japan: Robert Whiting Brings ‘Tokyo Underworld’ to Japan Society
Posted on February 15, 2012 | No CommentsTokyo Underworld 2012: An Evening with Robert Whiting will be held Feb. 16 at Japan Society. Continue reading on Examiner.com Robert Whiting brings ‘Tokyo Underworld’ to Japan Society. (Courtesy of Japan Society) By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his Japanese culture page here for related stories. Japan Society of New York [...] -
![Preston busts a move onstage with cosplay idol Reni Mimura. (Justin Tedaldi)
By Preston Hatfield (Kofu-shi, 2009-10) for JQ magazine. Preston moved to New York in January 2012 from San Francisco and works for Skyhorse Publishing. In addition to fantastic manuscripts, Preston is now accepting submissions from people who want to be his friend. Abduct him [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_9886-115x115.jpg "JQ Magazine: Fashion and Fun Ring in the Year of the Dragon")
JQ Magazine: Fashion and Fun Ring in the Year of the Dragon
Posted on February 12, 2012 | No CommentsPreston busts a move onstage with cosplay idol Reni Mimura. (Justin Tedaldi) By Preston Hatfield (Kofu-shi, 2009-10) for JQ magazine. Preston moved to New York in January 2012 from San Francisco and works for Skyhorse Publishing. In addition to fantastic manuscripts, Preston is now accepting submissions from people who want to be his friend. Abduct him [...] -
![When: Thursday, March 1st, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Flatiron Building, 14th Floor (175 Fifth Avenue @ 23rd St)
Cost: $2-3 for pizza and snacks (drinks are separate)
RSVP/Questions: Email jetaanybookclub@gmail.com and check out the Facebook event
Looking for the next great book to read? Join us for the next JETAANY Book club in March: A Room Where the Star-Spangled Banner Cannot Be Heard [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Book-Club.bmp "March Book Club: A Room Where the Star-Spangled Banner Cannot Be Heard")
March Book Club: A Room Where the Star-Spangled Banner Cannot Be Heard
Posted on February 10, 2012 | No CommentsWhen: Thursday, March 1st, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Where: Flatiron Building, 14th Floor (175 Fifth Avenue @ 23rd St) Cost: $2-3 for pizza and snacks (drinks are separate) RSVP/Questions: Email jetaanybookclub@gmail.com and check out the Facebook event Looking for the next great book to read? Join us for the next JETAANY Book club in March: A Room Where the Star-Spangled Banner Cannot Be Heard [...] -
![When: Thursday, February 16th, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Bar 13 (35 East 13th Street @ Broadway)
Cost: Everyone pays for their own drinks- 2 for 1 happy hour includes beer, wine & vodka drinks
RSVP/Questions: Email Pamela Kavalam at secretary@jetaany.org and check out the Facebook event
Unwind after work (or school!) for happy hour with your fellow JET alums and friends at Bar [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/happy-hour-115x115.jpg "(2/16) Happy Hour at Bar 13 in Union Square")
(2/16) Happy Hour at Bar 13 in Union Square
Posted on February 9, 2012 | No CommentsWhen: Thursday, February 16th, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Where: Bar 13 (35 East 13th Street @ Broadway) Cost: Everyone pays for their own drinks- 2 for 1 happy hour includes beer, wine & vodka drinks RSVP/Questions: Email Pamela Kavalam at secretary@jetaany.org and check out the Facebook event Unwind after work (or school!) for happy hour with your fellow JET alums and friends at Bar [...] -
![[ March 9, 2012; ]
Japan Day @ Central Park, which will be held on May 13th, is a celebration of food, activities and entertainment showcasing some of the most exciting elements of traditional and contemporary Japan.
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of gift of cherry trees given to the U.S. by Japan, Japan Day 2012 invites visual artists to submit [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/JD2012_PressRelease1_Image1_JD2011PosterVisual-115x115.jpg "Call for Artists: Japan Day – Cherry Blossom Art Contest")
Call for Artists: Japan Day – Cherry Blossom Art Contest
Posted on February 8, 2012 | No Comments[ March 9, 2012; ] Japan Day @ Central Park, which will be held on May 13th, is a celebration of food, activities and entertainment showcasing some of the most exciting elements of traditional and contemporary Japan. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of gift of cherry trees given to the U.S. by Japan, Japan Day 2012 invites visual artists to submit [...]
