Did you enjoy sharing Canadian culture with Japanese students? Would you like to share the awesomeness of Japanese culture with Canadian school children?
The Consulate General of Japan is looking for some volunteers to assist with occasional school visits over the next couple of months. (more…)
Thanks to everyone who responded to the PDOT call for volunteers thus far! We have more details about PDOT. Also, don’t forget that we’ll be holding a nijikai on the Saturday, more details tba.
Date: June 22-23
Location: Japan Foundation in Toronto.
Interested volunteers should email the Conference Coordinator at conference@jetaatoronto.ca by May 31, 2013.
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In my pursuit to find tasty bowls of ramen in the Toronto food scene, I think back to when all that the city had was two out-of-the-way Ajisen Ramen joints. I celebrated when the third downtown location opened at Spadina and Dundas; even though it served just slightly above cup ramen quality noodles (no disrespect to cup ramen intended), it was Japanese ramen with similar ingredients as a Japanese salaryman might order and get in a similar-looking restaurant in Sapporo.
With that in mind, I had marked expectations for one of the newest ramen shops in town: Santouka Ramen, by the corner of Church and Dundas.
The Japan Foundation Toronto is hiring a new library assistant and that person could be you!
The Library Assistant is a full-time position for a period of one (1) year, renewable up to three (3) years. The successful candidate will be able to perform basic library tasks, as well as offer her/his research skills and knowledge of Japanese culture to assists patrons looking for specific information about Japan. He/she will also be available to work flexible hours, including some evenings and Saturdays.
Applications are due Friday, April 26, 2013. The position will begin in June 2013
The spring session of funded Japanese classes for JET alumni have now come to a close. The classes are half conversational and half structural. Plus they are a great way…
Learning the Ways of Japanese Tea
Sick of your everyday run of the mill Tim Horton’s Orange Pekoe? How about try something a little more rich and steeped with over 900 years of tradition?
On March 21st, friends and members of JETAA had the chance to do just that, by attending a Japanese Tea Ceremony here in Toronto. The ceremony was presented by the Discover Japan Program of the JCCC with the help of four knowledgeable teachers trained in the art and traditions of Sadou: Yamamoto-Sensei, Suzuki-Sensei, Tsugita-Sensei, and Ota-Sensei. Together they were able to help educate us in the proper techniques associated with drinking tea à la Japonais.
Kamp Kodomo at the JCCC is looking for an energetic, fun-loving individual to lead this summer’s series of day camp sessions.
The candidates main responsibilities are the planning, organization and leadership of all Kamp Kodomo activities for children between the ages of 6 and 12. In addition, the candidate will ensure that the necessary equipment and supplies are available. They will also perform administrative duties to support the program.
As we approach the second year anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11, the Government of Japan would like to share this report with you. The update is on the current state of the country, including the progress made towards reconstruction, economic revitalization and crisis management.
The Great East Japan Earthquake – two years on
Japan’s top priority is accelerating the ”revitalization process”. The government will focus on policies that benefit economic revival, reconstruction and crisis management – the three main ‘pillars’ for enacting meaningful change.
Three Pillars
