A handful of JETAA members met up on February 25 to explore the Bloor Yorkville Icefest. Despite the balmy weather (10 degrees!), we saw slightly melted ice sculptures, enjoyed maple taffy, and watched an ice carving display. This year’s theme was ‘Medieval Times’ and we saw ice sculptures of castles and knights. Booths featured knights, jesters, Vikings and kings. Afterward, we enjoyed a warm drink and a stroll along Bloor Street. (more…)
Approaching Valentine’s Day, we got a little cheesy, going to Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese Angel Cafe. Taking a break from responsible dinner choices for this Gochisou event, we gorged on desserts instead! (more…)
Shokokai (Toronto Japanese Association of Commerce & Industry) Newsletter: JET Programme Experience Essay Callout Hello everyone, we have received a request for essays about your Japan Experience during your time…
Congratulations to Toronto JET participant Stephanie Erica Chaves, winner of the Soseki International Essay Contest! To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the legendary author's death (1867-1916), The Japan Foundation teamed up with…
The application period for the 2017 Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme is now open! The deadline to submit applications for the 2017 JET Programme is November 18, 2016. Visit…
Momentum is building for JETAA Toronto's first ever mission to the Boston Career Forum! At our a first info session back in June, we talked about expectations, hatched plans for…
This is one thing that I really miss about Japan (although I only remember seeing these in Tokyo). My job in Tokyo demanded that I go to different stations everyday for work. The train network alone is already a crazy nightmare to the inexperienced traveller (JR, Metro, and a hundred other private lines all weaved together), and nothing’s worse than getting off the train and not knowing which direction to go next, especially when you’re pressed for time. But once you get used to it, it’s not so bad. (more…)