Check out many of the exciting events coming up in the next month!
02/25/2016 – Nihongo de OK, 6-7 PM (Tampa)
The second Nihongo de OK Japanese language only event is scheduled for Thursday 2/25 from 6-7pm. It’s an informal opportunity for learners of Japanese and those who speak Japanese as a second language to use Japanese. RSVP to John at tampakumi [at] gmail.com for the location details.
02/27-02/28/2016 – COOL Japan, 12pm-5pm (Miami)
A FREE, family-friendly two-day event dedicated to Japanese Traditional & Pop Culture! Play games or participate in the contests to with prizes, drink tea and listen to J-pop or Taiko drumming. A few members of JETAA in Miami will be running a table on Sunday (02/28) about the JET Program and the awesome JETAA support network!
02/27/2016 – Miami Coffee 会話 (Kaiwa), 5pm – 7pm
A casual Japanese conversation meeting. Native Japanese and speakers of all proficiency levels are welcome. Contact Lauren at LSorondo1@gmail.com for more information.
03/03/2016 – Tampa Japanese Conversation Table
A Japanese conversation practice event! All levels are welcome, but come prepared to speak ONLY in Japanese. Contact John at tampa@floridajetaa.org for more information.
03/04/2016 – Tampa Tsudoi, 7pm – 9pm
Just a time to meet some people who share an interest in Japan. Both Japanese and English are spoken. Contact John at tampa@floridajetaa.org for more information.
03/05-06/2016 – 26th Annual Asian Culture Festival (Miami), 10am-6pm
An annual festival at the Fruit and Spice Park celebrating Asian culture. Come enjoy crafts, art, and exotic music and dance, as well as a tasty selection of authentic Eastern cuisine. Some Miami JET Alumni will be sharing information about the JET Program at CGJ Miami’s tent. Showcasing Japan, there will be an origami and shodo corner, an Ikebana demonstration, and taiko perforances!
Admission: $12 per person; Children Ages 6–12: $5