Anime & Art Appreciation Society - Apothecary Diaries

JETAA Chicago and the Japan America Society of Chicago YPC continue our Anime & Art Club with a meeting on Tuesday, July 15th!

Our club will be discussing various individual anime series. For our next meeting, we have chosen episodes 1-4 of Apothecary Diaries, based on the novel series by Natsu Hyuga. The story is set in an alternate reality of the Ming dynasty and follows a girl named Maomao, who was trained from an early age by her apothecary father. She was sold as a servant to the emperor's palace, where she secretly employs her pharmacological skills to solve medical mysteries.

Be sure to view the anime in advance (available on Netflix & Crunchyroll) and join us for an evening of casual discussion in a virtual space via Zoom! Registrations are limited, so grab a spot while you can!

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This event is open to JET alumni, JASC YPC members and friends.

Questions? Contact Joe at networking@jetaachicago.com

2025 Survival Series: JET Generations Happy Hour!

The JETAA Chicago Summer Nomikai returns on Wednesday, July 9th! Join your fellow alumni, from 10+ years returned to the new 2025 Outgoing Class, for an evening of fun in downtown Chicago. Come see old friends, build new relationships and swap stories about your time in Japan or what you hope to do once there. This is a great opportunity for new outgoing JETs and older alumni alike to meet and network. The event will be held at Lizzie McNeill's on their outdoor patio (weather permitting, if not, we will be inside) from 6:30 - 8:30 PM on Wednesday, July 9!

Enjoy the wonders of the 飲み放題 (nomihōdai) again or for the first time! Each ticket includes a two-hour party package with soft drinks, draft beer, house wine, and well cocktails. JETAA Chicago will also be providing light appetizers for guests. The cost is $35 per person.

Space is limited, so be sure to purchase tickets in advance. This event is for 2025 outgoing JETs and JET alumni only. You must be 21+ to attend.

Questions? Email president@jetaachicago.com!

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And don't forgot about our final 2025 Survival Series event!

The Mitsuwa Marketsweep

Saturday, July 12 - In-person

3:00-5:00pm CSThttps://guestlist.co/events/801939

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Keep your eyes on our website and visit our Guestlist page for more updates!

2025 Survival Series: JETogether!

Join us on Thursday, June 26, from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM CST,  for the first event of JETAA Chicago's '25 Survival Series, JETogether, for outgoing '25 JETs ! This event will be an online informal meet and greet for outgoing JETs to get the chance to learn about different areas in Japan, showcased by JET Alumni, as well as the opportunity to meet other JETs departing for the same area. Save the date and come join us in kicking off the Survival Series!

Also, JETAA Chicago is in need of JET alumni mentors to help educate and onboard the next generation of outgoing JETs! If you are interested in being an alumni mentor for future events, please let us know! Being located in the Chicagoland area is not required to be a mentor. Illinois suburban and subchapter alumni in Wisconsin and Indiana are welcome and wanted!

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This event is for Outgoing JETs and JET alumni only.

Questions? Contact us at info@jetaachicago.com