JETAA Ottawa

06/04/2026

Outgoing JETs, come meet your senpai and hear about their experience and advice!
Alumni, come meet this year's outgoing cohort, reminisce about your JET experience, and see your fellow Alumni!

We'll be enjoying the beautiful patio of the Tavern at the Gallery, located at 380 Sussex Dr. It's in the arboretum of the National Art Gallery and the entrance is at street level, from Sussex. Party name is "JETAA Ottawa".

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Register at this link https://forms.gle/o8KBCc3x9Pbk4whaA or via link tree in bio

05/16/2026

Come find us at the arboretum for hanami! Were are near the arboretum path behind the building 72.

05/11/2026

JETAA Ottawa Hanami 2026

Join us for our annual JETAA Ottawa Hanami celebration on Saturday, May 16th! We’ll be gathering at the Dominion Arboretum starting at 1:00 PM. Pack your favourite bento, bring a blanket, and come relax with us as we enjoy the beautiful blossoms and the best of spring weather together.

We look forward to seeing you there under the blooms! 🌸

04/12/2026

JETAA Alumni In-Person Meeting

JETAA Alumni, join us for an in-person meeting with your JETAA execs and fellow alumni! This is a great opportunity to reconnect, share your ideas for upcoming events, and help shape our next fiscal year. Enjoy light refreshments while contributing your thoughts and ideas to JETAA. We want to hear from you!

Date: April 19th
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Wellington Village Area (precise location to be shared by email after sign-up)

Sign up at the following link or via linktree in bio: https://forms.gle/rWtaiNv4sMUP8Cd78

Looking forward to seeing you there!

03/25/2026

Save the date for April 24th! Join both JETAA Ottawa and JETAAQA for our first joint sugar shack event! If you're a JETAA Ottawa alumnus interested in attending the event (and carpooling from Ottawa), please fill out the form at the following link or via linktree in bio: https://forms.gle/fAJFjvZvbmZzzFH38

More details to come about purchasing tickets soon!

03/24/2026

JETAA Ottawa will be at Anime Ottawa again this year! Come and see us at our table, or come to our panel, JET Programme 101 on Saturday, April 4th, at 2PM. We would love to answer your questions, or just catch up with returning JET folks!

01/17/2026

Learn to make traditional Japanese sweets!

KotoAn Wagashi is a specialty nerikiri business based out of Montreal. Nerikiri is a traditional snack made from bean paste and glutinous rice flour, and designed to reflect the various seasons and nature around us. Learn how it is made through one of their two workshops available on Saturday, February 7th, hosted by JETAA Ottawa!

Session 1: 10:30AM - 1:00 PM
Session 2: 1:45PM - 4:15PM

Register at this link or via Linktree in bio: https://forms.gle/zagKAwWnR4LeUTuB8

Please note that priority will be given to JETAA Alumni and OJCA members, followed by the general public.

12/04/2025

Join us for a hands-on cooking class where you'll learn to make a simple Japanese lunch, perfect for taking with you: onigiri rice balls of various sorts, sesame-sauce vegetables, and "octopus" hotdogs. This class will guide you through each step of the cooking process, including tips on where to purchase the ingredients.

Time: 12:00-4:00 PM
Location: Parkdale Community Kitchen, 30 Rosemount Ave #2, Ottawa, ON K1Y 1P4
Cost: $25
Register here or via Linktree in bio: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/japanese-cooking-class-bento-basics-tickets-1975248522503?aff=oddtdtcreator

Please note:
The class includes meat (chicken), egg (mayo) and fish (tuna).
Basic knife skills are required for participation.
Minors under 15 must be accompanied by a parent, and children under 10 are not permitted. ** Please note that tickets are required for all participants, including children.
Be sure to bring an apron, wear closed-toed shoes, and tie back long hair for safety.

08/22/2025

Join us THIS SATURDAY to watch the documentary "Landscapes of Home"! The documentary explores the lives of two doctors, Henry Shibata and Stuart Cooper Robinson, whose worlds are disrupted by WWII. The film will be followed by a talk with director Alice Il Shin (Alice Shin Productions), producer Eiko Kawabe Brown and Dr. Henry Shibata. Don't miss this great film!

📆: Saturday August 23 (2pm, doors open 30 mins. before)
📍: Embassy of Japan (255 Sussex Dr.)
💴: Free! (first-come-first-served)
⚠️ Some scenes may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised

08/12/2025