Don't forget - JASC YPC and JETAA Chicago November Book Club Meeting!

There is still time to join us for our November Book Club meeting on Wednesday, November 17th, from 6-7 pm CST! Be sure to pick up a copy of the book asap so you have time to finish. Prefer an ebook or audiobook option? Use Libby to rent a digital version from your local public library!

Our book club will focus on highlighting voices and stories with a strong connection to Japan. For our third meeting we have chosen Daughters of the Samurai. Written by Janice P. Nimura, the book opens in 1871, and follows the story of five young girls who were sent by the Japanese government to the United States. Their mission: learn Western ways and return to help nurture a new generation of enlightened men to lead Japan.

Thanks to the efforts of the JASC, our discussion will be joined by the author herself, Janice P. Nimura! To learn more about Janice, click here!

Sign up for the book club here!

If you have any questions, please reach out to info@jetaachicago.com.

Virtual Halloween Party 2021!

Join us for another virtual Halloween Party on October 24th, 2-4 pm CST!

Let's enjoy some crafts, games, and general hilarity!

We'll once again be conducting a Halloween origami workshop! We're going to try a few new patterns this year ;) All you’ll need for the craft is a few sheets of square paper. Don’t worry if you don’t have any origami paper; you can make it from recycled paper easily! How to guide - click here.

It's a well-known fact that, if you have a pet, you must introduce them in the Zoom conference. As long as we're showing off our furry (or feathered, or scaled...) friends, why not deck them out in some festive wear? It's the first JETAA Pet Costume Contest!

After fawning over our cute beasties, we'll enjoy some Halloween-themed party games and trivia! This year's trivia theme is based on Japanese yokai ;)

Sign up here!

* This event is for JET alumni, their families, and friends!

Questions? Contact us at activities@jetaachicago.com

JETAA Ottawa: Digi-Aki Matsuri 2021

Join JETAA Ottawa on October 17th for their second ever DIGI-AKI, a celebration of Japanese culture online! Come discover and support Ottawa-based wonderful artists, performers and businesses, and learn more about Japan, Japanese culture and Japanese community!

Learn more here!