Valentines @ Uncle Tetsu’s Angel Cafe
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…)
Recruiting New Executive for 2018-19 at our AGM on Saturday, January 27
Come out to JETAA Toronto’s Annual General Meeting to hang out with fellow JETAA members, eat yummy food, grab a drink, and catch up. We’ll be reviewing the past year’s events, going over the budget, brainstorming new ideas for the upcoming year, and last but not least, voting on a new executive.
Everyone is welcome! If you are interested in applying for a position, click the link below for a full list of positions with descriptions. If there are multiple candidates interested in a position, be prepared to give a brief statement about why you think you’d be a good fit for the role.
The AGM will be on Saturday, January 27th from 3:30 to 7:30pm at The Office Pub, 117 John Street, Toronto. We hope to see you there!
Call for Essays on JET Programme Experience (Shokokai Newsletter)
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…
Toronto JET wins Natsume Soseki Essay Contest!
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…
2017 JET Applications Now Open!
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…
Boston Career Forum Update
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…
Natsukashii Corner: Train “Easy Transfer and Exit Guides”
Train “Easy Transfer and Exit Guides”
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…)
The JET Application Period is now open!
The JET Application Period is now open! It will be open until November 30, 2015. Go to APPLY to start your application! http://jetprogramme.ca