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 (tickets now available)

Please note:

• The class includes meat (chicken), egg (mayo) and fish (tuna).
• Basic knife skills are required for participation.
• Minor youths 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 youths.
• Be sure to bring an apron, wear closed-toed shoes, and tie back long hair for safety.

Join our annual General Meeting at Sandy Hill then carpool to a year end ramen social, alumni (and alumni loved ones)!

Due to a last minute issue, we’ve had to change venues.

The Annual General Meeting, where we’ll elect our board and go over our year, will be at Sandy Hill Community Centre on Saturday, December 13th from 1 to 3 PM. The 2024 minutes are available here and the 2025 agenda is available here. Have something to add? Shoot secretary@jetaaottawa.ca a message!

Then, we’ll carpool to Kinton Ramen for supper and socialization. Sign up here!

Registered for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)? Interested in taking it in the future? Just want to practice a little?

Join JETAA for a free practice session on Saturday, November 29th, 2 to 6 PM, at Sandy Hill Community Centre.

You tell us your level and we’ll provide the materials. Please note that this will all be in one room and so listening portions for other levels may play while you’re working. The actual test doesn’t allow it but for this one, feel free to bring headphones. 🎧

Registration required (click here). Maximum 15 people, on a first-come, first-served basis. 

ケベック州の紅葉狩りと露天風呂へLET’S GO!!

The air is crisp, the trees are changing colours, and the days are getting shorter. On Saturday, October 18th from 1pm onwards, come and enjoy the outdoors as we walk the Luskville Falls Trail, which has a beautiful view of the Capital Region. Afterwards, enjoy some rest and relaxation at Aylmer’s Koena Spa (at a reduced price), which features are variety of outdoor hot baths! To register and read FAQ, click here!