Japan-America Society DFW Mochitsuki New Year’s Celebration

Published on December 21, 2011 in DFW Subchapter and Events.

The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth is hosting our 12th annual Mochitsuki New Year’s Celebration on January 15th, 2012. Bring the family to this annual festival presented by the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth featuring Japanese New Year traditions. Performers include Kotokai Aikido, Kotomi-kai Koto Ensemble, Dallas Kiyari Daiko, Cherry Blossom Chorus, and Daffron Kids Yosakoi Dancers. Watch rice being pounded for mochi (rice cakes), a treat you can sample with various toppings (including Sendai specialty kurumi,walnut paste).  There will also be cultural activities, displays, and traditional games for children. Sponsored by Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc.

DATE: Sunday, January 15th, 2012

TIME: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

PLACE: Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc., 2801 Telecom Parkway, Richardson, TX  75082

COST: $8 for non-members, $5 for JASDFW members, $2 for children aged 6-12 yrs, FREE for children aged 5 yrs and under

An English event flyer can be found here, and a Japanese flyer can be found here.

Contact: info@jasdfw.org

Telephone: 214-342-2022

Website: www.jasdfw.org

Published on December 21, 2011 in DFW Subchapter and Events.

Young Professional’s Networking Night & Bonenkai

Published on December 8, 2011 in Uncategorized.

The Japanese Exchange and Teaching Alumni Association (JETAA) Texoma, Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) and the Japan America Society of Houston (JASH) invite you to a Young Professional’s Networking Night and Bonenkai at Sushi Raku! Come enjoy Happy Hour prices on drinks and appetizers and get to know some of the Japanese related Associations around
Houston. We will also be having a raffle!

Don’t forget your business cards!

Date: Tuesday December 13, 2011
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Where: Sushi Raku, 3201 Louisiana St., Houston 713-526-8885

Link to Event Flyer

Published on December 8, 2011 in Uncategorized.

Returning JET Reception

Published on November 18, 2011 in Events.

Attention JET Program Alumni!

The Consulate-General of Japan at Houston will be holding a luncheon to honor the recently returned members of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program, alumni, and supporters and we want you there. Please join us at the official residence of newly arrived Consul-General Jota Yamamoto and Mrs. Yamamoto on Saturday, December 10th from 11:45 AM to 1:45 PM as we welcome our newest alumni members while celebrating the JET Program’s 25 years.

Joining our celebration will be 14 Japanese English teachers, part of the Japan-United States Training Exchange (JUSTE) Program. These teachers are studying English teaching methods in Austin as part of a 6-month training course to better their English skills before returning to Junior High Schools all across Japan.

Come join us as we reminisce about our past experiences on the JET Program, help us to welcome our newest class of Alumni and cheer on the next generation of the Japanese Teachers of English. We hope to see you there.

For more information or to make reservations, please email Ryan Pauley at jetcoord@cgjhou.org or call (713) 652-2977 x 2114

Published on November 18, 2011 in Events.

Help the International Girl Scout Leaders on November 11th

Published on November 9, 2011 in Uncategorized.

Hey Houston JETAA members … JET Alum Paul Cummings works with a State Department public diplomacy program, and will welcome a big group of International Girl Scout Leaders to Houston at the end of the week. On Friday, November 11th, the group will split into smaller groups to have dinner with local volunteers, and unfortunately 3-4 people still do not have a dinner host. There is no home stay element, nothing fancy, just an opportunity to have dinner at someone’s home and make new friends from distant lands. If you’d like more information, please contact Paul at 832-369-3470 or by e-mail at pcummings@iie.org. Thanks!

Published on November 9, 2011 in Uncategorized.

Job Posting: Interactive Response Technologies

Published on September 24, 2011 in Job Posting.

Interactive Response Technologies (IRT) is seeking Japanese speakers for its downtown call center. The position involves assisting Japanese-speaking individuals seeking employment in the United States.

If you are interested, please contact:
Elaine McFarlane
Recruiting Manager,
Human Resource Department
Interactive Response Technologies (IRT)
Houston, Texas
713-830-1717 (office)
713-227-1275 (fax)
www.callcenter.com

Published on September 24, 2011 in Job Posting.

JET alum in Texas/Oklahoma are…

Published on August 16, 2011 in Uncategorized.

JET alum in Texas/Oklahoma area: If interested in recruiting at a school near you, contact jetcoord@cgjhou.org. There’s some $ in it!

Published on August 16, 2011 in Uncategorized.

Who’s doing @HouRestaurantWk? …

Published on August 4, 2011 in Uncategorized.

Who’s doing @HouRestaurantWk? Great menus at Azuma, Soma, Raku, & Kata Robata all month, benefiting @HoustonFoodBank. http://t.co/uACdrrr

Published on August 4, 2011 in Uncategorized.

6.2 earthquake hits Japan off …

Published on July 25, 2011 in Uncategorized.

6.2 earthquake hits Japan off Fukushima. Luckily, no casualties, damage, or tsunami reported. http://t.co/HAIUSfC Poor Japan. がんばれ！

Published on July 25, 2011 in Uncategorized.

Planning a joint Texoma JETAA,…

Published on July 21, 2011 in Uncategorized.

Planning a joint Texoma JETAA, JACL, and JASH event for September to keep the relief efforts momentum going. Keep your schedules open!

Published on July 21, 2011 in Uncategorized.

@TexomaJETAA is up & running! …

Published on July 19, 2011 in Uncategorized.

@TexomaJETAA is up & running! Stay tuned in for updates from the #JETAANatCon this past weekend. Also, new JETs departing this Sat. Gambare!

Published on July 19, 2011 in Uncategorized.