Upcoming Events

& News

Upcoming Events and Recent News

We always have new events in the works! Check out what we're up to:

Bento Workshop: Onigiri Edition

January 13, 2024

We are excited to announce our fourth JETAA Bento Workshop co-hosted by JETAA Portland, JETAABC and AKJETAA on January 28, 2024 at 1pm PST/12 pm […]

2023 Bounenkai Networking Event

December 6, 2023

With 2023 coming to a close, we would like to invite you and any loved ones to join us at this year’s JETAAPDX Bounenkai!  If […]

J-Kaiwa Board Game Edition

July 7, 2023

Join us for games in Japanese, all levels welcome. Where: Mo Cha Tea House12520 SW Farmington Rd. (Beaverton)Who: Anyone who wants to speak some Nihongo!What: […]

Teatime In the park

March 16, 2023

We want to hear from you: what activities interest you? What can JETAA Portland do for you? Our new fiscal year starts soon and grant […]

Thank You to Bento Workshop Participants

February 6, 2023

A big thank you to everyone who participated in our 3rd Annual Bento Workshop! Amanda Oumiya, of K&L Bentos, did an amazing presentation showing us […]

Bento Workshop led by Amanda Oumiya (K&L Bentos)

January 8, 2023

JETAA Portland, with JETAABC, is excited to present a third Bento Workshop led by Amanda Oumiya from K&L Bentos on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at […]

January J-Kaiwa

January 3, 2023

Where: Lucky Labrador Beer Hall – QUIMBY 1945, NW Quimby St, Portland, OR 97209Who: Anyone who wants to speak some Nihongo!What: Buy your own drinks, […]

JET Ski 2023

December 20, 2022

JET Ski is back with our first in-person, tri-chapter event since 2020! ☃️ Meet us February 4–5, 2023 in Seattle as we reconnect with our […]

JETAA Portland Visits Minidoka!

November 20, 2022

JETAA Portland Visits Minidoka! In October, JETAA Portland visited Minidoka National Historic Site in Jerome County, Idaho. Minidoka was one of ten “war relocation centers” […]

November J-Kaiwa

October 28, 2022

Where: Lucky Labrador Beer Hall – QUIMBY 1945, NW Quimby St, Portland, OR 97209Who: Anyone who wants to speak some Nihongo!What: Buy your own drinks, […]

September J-Kaiwa

September 2, 2022

Where: Lucky Labrador Beer Hall – QUIMBY 1945, NW Quimby St, Portland, OR 97209Who: Anyone who wants to speak some Nihongo!What: Buy your own drinks, […]

Chapter Planning Meeting for New Fiscal Year

March 1, 2022

What do you want Portland JETAA to offer in 2022-2023? We want your input! This is also a great chance to get involved with our […]

2022 JET SKI NO HI presented by PNWJETAA, JETAABC & JETAAPDX

January 12, 2022

We’re happy to announce that the inter-chapter ski event will be hosted by your favorite northwest chapters again this year. We are claiming February 12th […]

New Year’s Kakizome – Japanese Calligraphy Workshop

December 20, 2021

–Materials– If you don’t have any of these on hand, you can find them at Fred Meyer, Target, Michael’s, or your local craft store. You’re […]

Virtual Furoshiki Gift Wrapping Event 12/4/21 10-11AM

December 3, 2021

Learn how to use those furoshiki you have buried in your drawers somewhere. Or take out that fabric you’ve bought ages ago and never used. […]