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Event Report: Nakamichi Art Show
The Nakamichi Art Show was hosted as a joint event with the Japanese Visitor’s Association of Toronto (JAVA) and was held at Goodfellas Gallery from Friday November 22nd to Sunday November 24th.
The party for the show opening was hosted on Friday night, and over the course of that evening, more than a hundred people came through the gallery to take in the variety of art on hand.
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Event Report: Career Roundtable Night
Toasting to the Success of JETAA’s First Career Roundtable
On Thursday, November 7th, JETAA held its first ever career roundtable and it was received well indeed.
JETAA and guests spent the evening at the Japan Foundation first by listening to the background stories of 9 industry professionals and how they were successful in entering their chosen career paths. (more…)
Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival
Looking to spice up your chilly first week of November?
Check out the Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival. The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival is a unique showcase of contemporary Asian cinema and work from the Asian diaspora. The festival runs November 5-16th in locations in Toronto and Richmond Hill.
JETAA is excited to promote The Kirishima Thing, playing on Wednesday, November 6th at the AGO Jackman Hall Theatre at 8:30pm. The Kirishima Thing provides a poignant look at the fragile and irrational nature of high school social dynamics – a film sure to bring back memories of school life on JET! (more…)
Event Report: A Hajjjoween To Remember
It was a cold, dreary and rainy night, not to mention the strangest evening in the year when cosplay characters and kabuki devils are free to wonder the streets of Toronto. Yes, it was Hajjjoween! The event that for some reason has triple J’s, perhaps representing the level of Japaneseness. If this is the case, then it should really be ‘Hajjjjjoween’, as the event was a multi-lateral concoction, brewed from the minds of JAVA, Japanada, JCSA, CJA, and JETAA.
Event Report: Re-Entry Conference Nijikai
On Oct. 19th, JETAA hosted its annual re-entry conference at the Japanese Consulate. Sticking with traditions, after the conference many recently returned JETs along with other JETAA members headed over to Elephant and Castle on King for the Nijikai.
After a day full of activities and workshops, it was a good venue to continue chatting and networking over a few pints and traditional delicious British food, such as fried pickles and mini stuffed yorkies (care of JETAA). (more…)
Re-Entry Reception & Conference Event Report
The Consulate-General of Japan welcomed back newly returned JETs with a reception at the Consul-General’s residence on Friday, October 18th.
In addition to the returning JETs, guests included some JETAA executive team members, Consulate staff, and various members of the Toronto Japanese business and arts communities.
