JETAA Chicago vs. PNW Trivia Competition!

Let's kick off the 2021 trivia year with a chapter versus chapter throwdown! Show off your knowledge and earn eternal bragging rights for your chapter!

We are excited to announce that the theme will be Studio Ghibli! Thank you to everyone who filled out our topic poll to help us decide.

Each chapter’s team is limited to 10 competitors. Only the first 20 RSVPs for the Trivia Participant tickets will be able to officially compete.

RSVP for trivia here!

Miss that opportunity or just not so interested in the competitive angle? We would still love to have you conference in and join the fun! Pick the Spectator option when RSVPing; our video and text chat will be open for alumni to come in and hang out on Saturday night. We will also take a few breaks from trivia throughout the night for a few icebreakers that everyone can join in on!

Introductions will start promptly at 7:30pm CST (5:30pm PT) with an aim for the trivia to start at 7:50 pm CST (5:50pm PT). If a trivia participant is not on the call by 7:50 pm (5:50 pm PT), we may give their spot to another alumni from that chapter. There are three rounds which will last around 15 minutes apiece, so budget between an hour and an hour and a half to play!

Questions? Contact us at info@jetaachicago.com

JETAA Chicago and the Japan America Society of Chicago YPC's Book Club - July's Choice!

Following up on our amazing kick-off in April, join us for our next meeting on Tuesday, July 20th!

Our book club will focus on highlighting voices and stories with a strong connection to Japan.

For our second meeting we are revisiting an old favorite with The Housekeeper and the Professor. Written by Yoko Ogawa, it is an enchanting story about what it means to live in the present, and about the curious equations that can create a family.

Be sure to pick up a copy of the book and then join us for an evening of casual discussion in a virtual space via Zoom! Registrations are limited, so grab a spot while you can!

Sign up via Guestlist!

If you have any questions, please reach out to info@jetaachicago.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

Japanese Language Series TOMORROW @ 7 pm CST

Join JETAA Chicago for our Japanese Language Series! These recurring events are intended to bring together JETAA members and supporters who want to stay engaged with Japanese language learning and use.

Our kickoff meeting is Tuesday, May 11th from 7-8 pm CST! Our first meeting will consist of a few classic Japanese language games: Shiritori and Kanji Jukugo Puzzles!

RSVP Here!

Never played before? Never fear!

Shiritori asks players to provide a word beginning with that same sound the previous word ends with. For example, にほんご→ごがつ→つながり. If you’re a veteran JET, you may even have used this game in your English classes. If not, now’s the time to learn!

Jukugo is like a crossword puzzle, but with kanji. Each puzzle gives you 4 kanji, and you need to pick one more kanji that creates a different word with each of the others.

Unsure of your proficiency level? That’s okay! All levels of experience with Japanese are welcome! This is your opportunity to have some fun with Japanese.

Game Night Agenda:

6:45 Room opens

7:00 Introductions, Opening remarks

7:15 Shiritori

7:35 Jukugo

7:55 Q&A, Closing remarks

* This event is for JET alumni and Friends of JET (FOJ)

Questions? Contact us at info@jetaachicago.com