Virtual Kansougeikai @ 7 pm TOMORROW!

Don't forget to join us in celebrating the transition to JETAA Chicago's next chapter in April with our annual Kansougeikai TOMORROW, March 26th, from 7-9 pm CST! Our Kansougeikai is a combination of a Kangeikai (welcome party) and a Soubetsukai (goodbye party), to properly send off our departing members and welcome in the new.

Details

-Doors open at 7:00PM CST and the event will last until about 9:00PM CST. Attendees are welcome to join for as long as they like at any point during that time period.

-BYOB (water or tea will do just fine!) for the official "KANPAI!" around 7:30PM CST.

-Event theme (optional) = Your Enkai Best! Enjoy dressing up for enkais? Have something you wish you could have worn? Well show us your enkai best as we celebrate together! Including but not limited to fashion, zoom backgrounds, accessories and more!

-Activities will include icebreakers, fun trivia and games spread throughout the night, with plenty of time for casual conversation as well!

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This event is for JET alumni only.

Questions? Email info@jetaachicago.com.

Japanese Eyes on America: 150 Years since the Iwakura Mission to the U.S.

The Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York and the Japan History Council of New York are hosting a discussion (with a virtual option) on the significance and impact of the Iwakura Mission from Japan on the 150th anniversary of its journey in the United States. This might be of particular interest to our book club members, as Daughters of the Samurai author Janice Nimura will be a guest speaker.

*Please note that the times listed are in Eastern time.

AVAILABLE IN-PERSON AND OVER ZOOM (Per Japan Society policy, all in-person guests must provide proof of vaccination with booster and be masked during the event) For in-person attendance, please register on the eventbrite page For zoom attendance, please register here

Moderated panel discussion with audience Q&A to accompany the launch of a special exhibit by the Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in NY (https://www.historyofjapaneseinny.org). Reception and refreshments to follow.

Featuring guest experts:

Janice Nimura, NYT Bestselling Author, Daughters of the Samurai

Jordan Sand Ph.D., Professor, Georgetown University

Haruko Wakabayashi Ph.D., Associate Teaching Professor, Rutgers University

Journey to Tohoku: Fukushima with the Japan America Society of Chicago

This event will introduce you to the beauty and rural charms of Fukushima Prefecture!

About this event

Often overlooked as a travel destination, Fukushima is actually the third largest prefecture of Japan and within its vast borders you will find fantastically preserved historical sights, gorgeous natural landscapes, and delicious food.

About the speaker

Reagan Butler has been working as the Overseas Promotion Specialist at the Fukushima Prefecture Tourism and Local Products Association since October 2020. Her hobbies include hiking, skiing, waterboarding, and onsen hopping; activities that can be easily enjoyed in Fukushima Prefecture! She is an alumna of the University of Florida (2018) and the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) program (Shizuoka 2018-20).

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