Recap: Paddleboarding at the Toronto Islands!
On Sunday, August 26th a few brave JETAA members, plus friend and child of JETAA members, went out to brave stand-up paddleboarding out on Ward's Island. I'm happy to report…
Event Recap: Mokuhanga Workshop
The 2nd JETAA Mokuhanga Workshop was held on the evening of Friday, August 10th and for most of the day on Saturday, August 11th.
Mokuhanga is a form of woodblock printmaking, using highly pigmented water-based inks. One of the most symbolic images of Japanese art is actually a mokuhanga print: “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” by Hokusai. The form was extremely popular during the Edo era where Ukiyo-e prints flourished as art for the masses. Today, this form of woodblock printmaking is practiced around the world, but the methods and materials used remain steeped in Japanese tradition. Our artist instructor, Elizabeth Forrest, is a prominent mokuhanga artist and instructor in Toronto and has over 20 years printing experience with mokuhanga masters based in Kyoto. (more…)
Event Recap: Tanabata Trails
On July 7, 2018, JETAA Toronto went out for what might hopefully become a new Tanabata tradition! We went for a 10km hike at Rattlesnake Point on a gorgeous afternoon, enjoying exercise, fresh air, and great company. (more…)
Sakoolah 2018 Recap
On Mothers Day, Sunday May 13th, JETAA Toronto once again combined with the University of Toronto’s Japan Canada Student Association for our annual 8th Sakoolah cherry blossom picnic. The weather was spectacular and (more…)
Event Recap: Izakaya Night 2018
First Event of the Year
Well, the new year is rolling forward. No sakura to speak of here in Toronto, but at least it was a sunny afternoon when we conglomerated out in front of Guu Izakaya for our first event of the year. They had cracked the windows open and we could hear the staff going through their daily specials before opening the doors to greet us with an enthusiastic and oh-so-nostalgic irashaimase!
Event Recap: Midnight Curling
JETAA Toronto survived 2 hours of ice and guiness at our annual curling midnight madness! Combining the best in sport and intercultural drinking holidays, 40 of our bravest members and friends took to the ice for a night of hollering, sweeping, “skipping”, and deftly maintaining our balance and our draw weight at our 6th annual JETAA Midnight Curling Bonspiel at the High Park Club on March 17th 2018. (more…)
Event Recap: Escape on White Day
By: Maegan Cheng
In the dark of night (okay, after work), in a lonely dojo situated in a quiet countryside (fine, downtown Toronto at dinnertime!), seven ninjas-in-training gathered. The doors shut. They were locked in! Too late, they realized this was no straightforward mission, nor a decisive battle against a rival clan, it was a test! Could they work together, strangers and friends to find the headbands and secret scrolls that would mark them as fully fledged ninja? (more…)
