Mochitsuki 2011 – Volunteers Needed
JETAA Portland will once again be a community partner in Portland’s biggest Japanese cultural event: the annual Japanese American New Year Celebration, Mochitsuki.
Japanese Film Series
Japanese Currents: The Samurai Tradition
This year, the nwFilmCenter departs from the usual contemporary focus of their annual Japanese Currents series to explore in depth the evolution of a particular Japanese film genre: the samurai film.
Miso Magic Cooking School Summary
Miso Magic + Tofu Tricks = A Fun Cultural Experience You are probably aware that tofu has been an essential part of Japanese cuisine for several hundred years but did you know that it can also be prepared in over 100 different ways?!? Tofu – a wonderfully versatile meat substitute – can be boiled, baked, [...]
PSSCA Volunteers Needed
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Portland-Sapporo Sister City Association (PSSCA). In honor of this special event, a delegation of 200 people from Sapporo will come to Portland in honor of the celebration from June 5-9, 2009. Below is the schedule and the volunteers needed. To volunteer or for more information, send an [...]
International School Activities & Events
Below are upcoming events at the International School: THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OFFERS FREE JAPANESE “SING AND PLAY” CLASS FOR TODDLERS No prior Japanese knowledge required. What: “Sing and Play” class, taught in Japanese by International School Japanese teachers For who: Children ages 0 through 4 with a parent or caregiver. Cost: Free When: Fridays, 10:00-10:30am, [...]
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.
