Sake Event Report
JETAA sake aficionados enjoyed a delicious and enlightening afternoon in the Distillery District at Get Your Nihonshu On! An Educational Sake Tasting Tour on Saturday, June 1, 2013.
Hanami Event Report
Canadian-style Hanami: Not what one expects
Many people may joke that Canada only has three seasons: winter, summer and construction season. Many Japanese people also may be shocked to learn that Canada has more than just winter. However, all Canadians know that ours is a country of four seasons, no matter how long or short-lived they may seem. Compared to the Japanese, though, we don’t tend to celebrate seasonal distinctions in quite the same manner.
Rock Climbing Event Report
Smiling through an afternoon of verticality, JETAA Members and friends took to the walls and climbed and clawed their way to a fantastic time on Saturday, April 13, 2013. (more…)
Call For Volunteers: School Visit Program
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…)
Call For Volunteers: 2013 JET Programme P-Dot
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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Review: Santouka Ramen
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.
Call For Submissions: Reel Asian Film Festival
Are you an independent film maker? Does your production involve an East/South/Southeast Asian/Asian North American and Asian diasporic artists in a key creative role (behind the camera and on screen)? If so, the Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival wants you to submit your masterpiece for their 17th annual festival!
Reel Asian is Canada’s largest and longest-running showcase dedicated to contemporary Asian cinema and media arts from Asia, North America and all over the world. Annually, the festival attracts thousands of attendees to screenings, industry events and galas. We invite you to submit new independent films and videos of all genres by and/or about East, South and Southeast Asians. The 17th Annual Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival will take place November 5-10 in Toronto and November 15-16 in Richmond Hill.
The early bird submission deadline is April 30, 2013 (no fee). The final submission deadline is July 2, 2013 ($20 fee). (more…)
Job Posting: Library Assistant
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