2024 Japan-A-Mania [2.3.24]

Date: Saturday, February 3rd, 2024

Time: 12-3 pm EST

Where: Big Brothers, Big Sisters office, 40 Rector Street, 11th Floor

Details: In partnership with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of NYC, come join members of JETAANY as we share Japanese culture with NYC youth! We help introduce different aspects of Japanese culture to the kids and their big siblings.

Activities include:

– Kimono/Yukata/Happi Coat Fitting (Helping pairs try on clothing and taking pictures of them. We need at least one person who can tie an obi at this station)

– Origami (Help fold Japanese origami with the pairs)

– Japanese Writing (Help write children’s names in Katakana)

– Chopstick Challenge (Keep track of how long it takes pairs to move various items with chopsticks from one bowl to another)

– Making Onigiri (Help pairs make Japanese Rice Balls) 

Volunteers will be provided pizza from BBBS, but feel free to bring your own home lunch if you choose.

Set up: 10:30-11:45am

Event: 12:00-3:00pm  

Clean up 3:00-3:30pm

Nijikai to follow

How to join/RSVP: Help make the event a success by filling out the volunteer form by Wednesday, January 31st. 

RSVP: Let others know you’re going here. 

Questions/Contact: Ryan at president@jetaany.org