

December Event | 2025 Bōnenkai / 忘年会
In December last year we held the annual Bōnenkai at the Tanuki Japanese Restaurant on Queen St. Great food and amazing drinks were had as we talked and shared our past year. Happy New Year, and あけましておめでとうございます! I hope 2026 will be a better year than the last!
Jan 51 min read


Oceania 2025 | Canberra
This year, the Canberra Chapter in Australia, led by their president Rafael, hosted Oceania. The conference began with a dinner party at the Embassy of Japan, organized by Ambassador Kazuhiro Suzuki. The Embassy team warmly welcomed us with exquisite Japanese dishes prepared by Mr. Suzuki's private chef.
Nov 8, 20251 min read


September Event | Clay Sculpting
On the 14th of September, JETAA held its very first Clay Sculpting event at Howick College.
It was hosted and taught by one of our own JETAA members! Catherine of Shio Pan Ceramics!
Sep 20, 20251 min read


June Event | Q&A + Chats & Food
We spent a full day at the Auckland Q&A event for the Departing JETs, filled with presentations and questions. The attendees were in high...
Jun 21, 20251 min read



















