JETプログラム参加経験者の会ニューヨーク支部
Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme Alumni Association of New York
Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme Alumni Association of New York
Here are some upcoming concerts and shows for those interested in Japanese music!
D’espairsRay, Aug. 12-13 @ The Studio at Webster Hall
Dir En Grey (with Apocalyptica), Aug. 24 @ Nokia Theatre Times Square
http://nokiatheatrenyc.com/eventdetail.php?id=28422
Ken Hirai, Aug. 25-26 @ B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
http://www.bbkingblues.com/schedule/moreinfo.cgi?id=5120
Puffy AmiYumi, Oct. 10 @ Irving Plaza
http://www.livenation.com/event/000044ECAE537CC9?artistid=930134&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60
NYCNDA (NYC nihongo de asobou) is hosting a natsu matsuri (summer festival) to celebrate summer. Looking for a way to expose your kids to the Japanese language and culture? The natsu matsuri is the perfect way to sample Japanese summer! Activities are geared towards children ages 18 months to 6 years old, but of course all are welcome!
WHEN: Sunday, August 8th 2010
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHERE: The White Box @ 440 Studios, 440 Lafayette Street & Astor Place
COST: $10/child advance ($15/child at door)
EVENT DETAILS: We have a variety of activities lined up to keep the kids engaged and entertained. Games, crafts, dance, musical performances, gifts and prizes!
To order tickets please call 646-334-7426 or wrote to events.nycnda@gmail.com
For more info on NYCNDA check out http://www.nycnda.com
Updated!
–Sorry for the confusion folks, we just put up information as it’s given. Thanks to Susan for fixing the error! -Ed.
THE FIRST ANNUAL JAPANESE HERITAGE DAY AT THE NEW YORK METS
AUGUST 27th, Friday
7:10pm, Pre-game events begin at 6:30pm
Houston Astros vs. New York Mets at Citi Field
The NY Mets have invited the Japanese American and Japanese communities to join in their Heritage Day events. Japanese pitchers Takahashi Hisanori and Igarashi Ryota make the Mets one of the few MLB teams with more than two Japanese players.
Traditional Taiko Drumming by Soh Daiko will be featured as the Pre-Game on-field entertainment, special Mets Spirit Awards ceremony and a Scoreboard Welcome.
Participating organizations include (in formation) US-Japan Council (USJC),
Japanese American Association of New York (JAA), Japanese American and
Japanese in America (JAJA), and the National Japanese American Memorial
Foundation. Corporate sponsorship by Two Twelve Associates.
INDIVIDUAL DISCOUNTED TICKETS are available for online purchase at: www.mets.com/japan
Sign in ID: JAPANESE
Password: METS
Pepsi Porch @ $41/ea
In-field Reserved @ $26/ea
GROUP TICKETS of 25 or more: Call John Hazelett 718.559.3046
Includes Discounted Group ticket rates
Scoreboard welcome for your group
Tickets must be purchased by August 5th.
Please to friends, family and colleagues – we want to make this a memorable 2010 event. We welcome sponsors who support our community to make Japanese Heritage Night an even more enriching event. Look for our upcoming Facebook page with up-to-date information. Let’s have fun with a show of our pride and support for baseball and our Japanese Community!
Check out the flyer for more information.
Ambassador Nishimiya’s Residence
July 23, 2010
Check out this article in the Washington Post (free registration required to view the entire article) about the future of the JET Program.
The article mentions our very own JetWit.com creator and member of the Board of Directors, Steven Horowitz, as well as photos of Vice-President Monica Yuki, and US Country Representative Shree Kurlekar!
Unfortunately, according to the article, the future does not seem to bode well for the future of the JET Programme.
Said Motoyuki Okuda, head of the budget review panel examining JET, “our opinion has been issued, so (JET) will probably shrink.” It was his view that JET exists to maintain “amakudari” (a plush place where senior bureaucrats are sent to retire.)
Read it for yourself and and check out our post on Save the JET Program to see what you can do to help!
Update: Also, check out a response to this article by Steven Horowitz on JetWit.com.
What: A day of demonstration and competition to show case Shorinji Kempo
Where: 55 Lexington Avenue, Baruch College Gymnasium
Admission: Open to the public, $5
Shorinji Kempo is a totally unique non-competitive Japanese martial way, designed to help practitioners realize their potential, by exercising three elements; healthy mind, healthy body and effective self-defense. The system is based around realistic, challenging and enjoyable training, incorporating punches, kicks, blocks, locks and throws combined with seated meditation, philosophy and remedial massage. Practitioners work in harmony with others creating confident well-intentioned individuals that will leave a positive effect on society.
Message from a member:
Dear JETAANY,
During my stay in Kanazawa I was introduced to a very interesting Japanese martial art called Shorinji Kempo. I’ve been practicing for over ten years now at our New York branch. On September 5th, 2010 we are having our first taikai in New York. Shorinji Kempo, while technically is a martial art, is focused on making strong leaders who can help create a peaceful society.
- Steve
For more information: www.shorinjikemponyc.org
Dear Connected and Savvy Alumni,
The JETAA USA National Conference is taking place in NYC this year, sponsored by your very own JETAANY team. In order to welcome and wow our guests from other chapters around the country, we are putting together a swag bag full of snacks, gifts, and other goodies. We are also holding a prize raffle. If your company can make a donation, or if you have a contact at a company that can, please contact kendall.murano@gmail.com ASAP!
In-kind donations are tax deductible and we can provide all the needed documentation. Please get in touch if you have any questions.
Examples of already donated items include:
Bottles of tea
Subway maps
Pens
Folders
Books
If you can help, please contact us today! In particular, we’re looking for food items or snacks. Please help make this one of the best National Conferences ever!
Best,
JETAANY
Due to scheduling conflicts, the the second August announcement will come out August 26th (rather than August 19th). If you have an event you want to publicize during the middle/middle-latter half of August, you MUST have it in by August 4th for it to make the announcements.
Twitter:@jetaany
