List of All JETAA Events
J-Kaiwa – Nov. 4th @ Lucky Lab
WHEN: Friday, November 4th, 7-9:00 p.m. WHERE: Lucky Lab Brew Pub – Hawthorne (915 SE Hawthorne Blvd) NIJIKAI: ?? Whether you are pera pera or your nihongo knowledge is sukoshi dake, all are welcome. Get more details here.
Tabemashou! — November 10th
The Tabemashou! group gathers to explore, critique, and enjoy Japanese dining options in Portland. Through numbers we’re able to sample menus extensively and casually critique the food and experience together.
Kouyou Hike – October 15th
Celebrate the fall season with JETAA by joining us for a kouyou (autumn leaf viewing) hike at Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge. Kouyou, often considered the autumn version of hanami, has been a popular activity in Japan for centuries. Famous kouyou destinations, such as Oirase Stream in Aomori and Tofukuji in Kyoto, draw [...]
J-Kaiwa – Oct. 7th @ Lucky Lab
WHEN: Friday, October 7th, 7-9:00 p.m. WHERE: Lucky Lab Brew Pub – Hawthorne (915 SE Hawthorne Blvd) NIJIKAI: ?? Note that J-Kaiwa will held the second Friday of August but we will be in our usual spot at the Lucky Lab brew pub on SE Hawthorne. Whether you are pera pera or your nihongo knowledge [...]
JETAA 2011 Career Panel – Nov. 1st
We are excited to announce our 2011 Career Panel! When: Tuesday, November 1, 6-8pm Where: NW Natural Building (220 Northwest 2nd Avenue, Portland) RSVP: email Career Chair Red Gillen Note: If you are looking for a job, please make sure to let us know what type of job or industry you are interested in so we make sure to have [...]
JET Campus Visit Volunteers Needed!
Looking for Volunteers to Help with Campus Recruiting The Consulate General’s office in Portland is looking for a few JET alumni who would like to visit area and region colleges to tell potential candidates about the JET program. To volunteer, please email Matt Turner with the date(s)/school(s) you are interested in. Date Time School Sep 22 4:30 – [...]
Tabemashou! — October 13th
The Tabemashou! group gathers to explore, critique, and enjoy Japanese dining options in Portland. Through numbers we’re able to sample menus extensively and casually critique the food and experience together.
New Alumni Welcome Party 2011 at Festival Japan
New Alumni Welcome Party at Festival Japan Festival, food, karaoke… sanjikai anyone? Hey returning JETs! JETAA Portland would like to welcome you back Japan-style–with a festival, dinner, and a karaoke nijikai! Come party with us at Festival Japan 2011, held at the Uwajimaya Japanese grocery store in Beaverton. There will be lots of performances, demonstrations [...]
August Book Club
Date: Sunday, June 26th
Location: Jade Teahouse & Patisserie
Time: 1:00pm
Title: The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino
Tabemashou! — September 8th
The Tabemashou! group gathers to explore, critique, and enjoy Japanese dining options in Portland. Through numbers we’re able to sample menus extensively and casually critique the food and experience together.
The Portland Chapter of JETAA (The JET Program Alumni Association) was created to serve the bonds of friendship developed by the program participants. JETAA’s purpose is to achieve, through its activities, a broader and deeper understanding between Japan and the other countries participating in the program.
