Join us at our annual Imoni-Kai, a treasured tradition from Yamagata Prefecture that's enjoyed and held throughout the Tohoku region of Japan. Enjoy hearty taro root stew with friends old and new! Sign up here! https://forms.gle/Y67EXYNq2itXCoTo8
** Community event unaffiliated with JETAABC ** Please join us at Tonari Gumi for 2022 Fall Bazaar on Friday, October 21st, 11:00am-3:00pm! Everyone's favorite Manju, Inari, Crafts, Japanese tea ceremony utensils, Japanese Art, Japanese dolls and Kimono will be sold.
** Community event unaffiliated with JETAABC ** June - October 2022 | 2nd & 4th Sundays | 10am-2pm Nikkei Garden Farmers Market "産地直送" Nikkei Garden Farmers Market is returning for its second season this summer! Stroll through the booths of fresh and locally grown produce, deliciously prepared food, uniquely crafted by local makers, all while enjoying the Japanese garden and its seasonal beauty. Last year, NGFM was a wonderful gathering place for friends and families all summer long at this […]
Join us as we invite author Hiromi Goto to share insight about her anthology, Hopeful Monsters. Please register here to attend this particular meeting. General Schedule for the evening will be as follows: 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm : Pre-discussion about Hopeful Monster as a group 7:30 pm - 7:45 pm : Author Hiromi Goto will join us with a brief introduction and will be reading two short stories 7:45 pm - 8:00 pm : Commentary 8:00 pm - 8:15 pm […]
Come and meet the new JET returnees in style with our Welcome Back Social and Karaoke Nijikai! Date: Friday, October 28th (RSVP Deadline: Monday, October 24) Dinner Time: 6:00pm Location: Guu Original (838 Thurlow Street, Vancouver) Cost: purchase of own drinks/food (JETAABC will cover some light appetizers) Menu here Karaoke Nijikai: 8:30pm Location: Fantacity (1133 Robson St, Vancouver) Cost: approx. $10 per person (subject to change based on numbers RSVP'd) If you have any questions, please contact Danielle.
The Metro Vancouver Japan Bowl® is a wonderful opportunity for local high school students to experience Japanese language and culture. If you’d like to join in the fun of planning and executing the event in March 2023, please attend our information session on Sunday, November 6th at 7pm on Zoom. Even if you can’t attend at that time, please use the link below to register your interest in volunteering. Sign Up
** Community event unaffiliated with JETAABC ** The Holiday 2022 Japan Market will be on Saturday and Sunday, December 3rd to 4th, at UBC Robson Square's indoor space! Purchase your ticket online in advance (and guests 15 and under enter free). Admissions is as follows: Earlybird till Dec. 2nd midnight: 1 adult $4 / 2 adults $7 On Dec. 3rd and 4th: 1 adult $5 / 2 adults $9 While this event isn’t affiliated with JETAABC, it is a great […]
Let's celebrate another banner year for JETAABC and all our members! Date: Sunday, December 18th, 11:30-1:30 pm (RSVP Deadline: Wednesday, December 14th) Location: Haraheri Eat Bar & Patio 888 Nelson St, downtown Vancouver Located on the rooftop of Nelson Square Building Please note: JETAABC will be providing some light appetizers to share, and you are welcome to purchase your own lunch and drinks at the restaurant. Thanks! If you have any questions, please contact Rachel at communications@jetaabc.ca.
This month we will read Kaiji Motojiro's “Lemon,” and find out why people left lemons at a storefront in Kyoto. Click here to join us on Tuesday, January 17th at 7pm over Zoom. If you wish to get monthly news and updates outside of our JETAABC newsletter, please sign up here to join JETAABC Yomi-Kai.
Come join us at the upcoming presentation by Mr. Takuta Hikita. Mr. Hikita is a former auctioneer of high-end fish at Tsukiji Market for over 10 years. Combined with a Marine Sciences degree, he became an expert in the luxury seafood market. When he first moved to Vancouver in 2018, he realized that he couldn't find the types of fish that his family loved to eat in Japan. So, he decided to start his own company to share his passion for […]