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Surviving in Japan: DrivingDate: Thursday, September 24thTime: 7 pmDetails: This is the inaugural session for our new Surviving in Japan series, which is specifically for addressing key topics and issues for JETlings (new JETs) as they prepare for their journey to Japan. Our first session will discuss the nuances of driving in Japan.Sign up to speak: HEREGet Zoom link for the event: HEREQuestions: Contact Ryan Hata via email

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Nihongo DakeDate: Every Monday (Aug 31st, Sept 7th, 14th, 21st)Time: 6:30 to 7:30pm Details: Join us virtually every Monday to keep your Japanese language skills sharp. This chat is for Japanese speakers at the  intermediate level or higher. Each week is a different theme, so come join in on the fun! There’s no fee to participate, and feel free to leave the chat whenever you please. If you would like to participate, then please try to be on time.RSVP: Sign up by clicking “Going” on the Facebook event page. You’ll be sent the link through Facebook messenger, shortly before the event starts.Questions: contact Giuseppe Di Martino at email

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Virtual MothraEvent Date: Friday, September 18thTime: 8 pmSubmission Deadline: Tuesday, September 15thDetails: Sign up to share your funniest enkai/nomikai story. Relive a moment where you were trying to speak with a co-worker in Japanese, but said the wrong word. Perhaps something funny happened during a skit or bingo game. Or maybe it was finding out you ate something unique. Sign up to share your story on the Zoom platform.Sign up to speak: HEREGet Zoom link for the event: HEREQuestions: Contact Ryan Hata via email

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Craft Night & Mask MakingDate: Wednesday, September 2ndTime: 7:00pm – 9:00pmDetails: Join us for another casual virtual crafting night (Really, any project will do; it doesn’t *actually* have to be a craft). Past participants have worked on home repairs, embroidery, knitting, birdhouse painting, sound recording, card-making, photo albums, and more. What unusual projects will emerge this time?!How to join: Fill out this form to get the Zoom linkFacebook Invite: Facebook event pageQuestions: contact Monica via email

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Book Club: IQDate: Tuesday, September 8 Time: 7:00pmDetails: Join us after Labor Day as we discuss Joe Ide’s debut novel, IQ – chronicling the exploits of private detective and “South Central Sherlock” Isaiah Quintabe. (This is the first in a series of five IQ books.) Feel free to eat and drink during the meeting.How to join: Fill out this form to get the Zoom linkFacebook Invite: Facebook event pageQuestions: contact Christy via email

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