List of JETAA Past Events
J-Kaiwa – Feb 3rd @ Lucky Lab
J-Kaiwa returns to the Hawthorne Lucky Lab at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 3rd!
Osechi Ryori Prep: Volunteers Needed. Dec 30 & 31
It is almost New Year’s and this is a friendly reminder of the traditional Japanese New Year’s food box – Osechi Ryori. We are looking for volunteers to help us prepare our New Year’s jubako, the three layered box of special foods. The boxes are a fundraiser that keeps our New Year’s food traditions alive, [...]
Reverse Culture Shock Workshop Nov. 20th
Re-Entry and Reverse Culture Shock Workshop Recently returned from Japan? Re-entry not quite what you thought it would be? It is common to experience feelings of confusion, sadness, isolation and/or missing Japan. Come meet others navigating the same challenges and learn adjustment strategies. This free workshop is led by JET alumni and counselors who have [...]
Tunes of Japan Networking Event 12/2
JETAA Portland is pleased to invite you to ‘”Tunes of Japan,” a networking and music event.
When: Friday, December 2, 6pm – 8:30pm
Where: Shigezo Portland – 1005 Southwest Park Avenue Portland, OR 97205-2433
Nov. 12th Bookclub – Shipwrecks
Date: Saturday, Nov. 12th 2011 Location: Jade Teahouse & Patisserie (7912 SE 13th, Portland, OR 97203) Time: 1:00pm Title: Shipwrecks by Akira Yoshimura You can check availability of Book Club titles by visiting the following websites: Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com Powell’s Books: http://www.powells.com/ Multnomah County Library: http://www.multcolib.org/ Clackamas County Library: http://www.co.clackamas.or.us/lib/ Washington County Library: http://www.wccls.org/ Visit the Book Club page for more [...]
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 [...]
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.
