By: Jason Yumen On February 15th, JETAA Hawaii held its annual shinnenkai (New Year’s Party) at the New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel’s Miyako Restaurant in Waikiki.  It was a perfect setting, complete with ambiance and food reminiscent of Japan, and an award-winning view overlooking Waikiki Beach.  There were fifteen attendees at this event, not a … Continue reading JETAA Hawaii Shinnenkai 2014

On Wednesday, November 13th 2013, JETAA Hawaii conducted its networking event at Tsunami Hawaii Bar & Lounge. This fun event, though very relaxed, was not meant to be just a social gathering amongst JETAA members. The goal for this event was to assist those alumni who recently returned from Japan, and any other members looking … Continue reading JETAA Hawaii Networker ‘13

By Jason Yumen Along with my role as a JETAA Hawaii officer, I have made an effort to be apart of a local kenjinkai here on Oahu. I have been a member of the Honolulu Yamaguchi Kenjinkai (HYK) since last spring. Since joining the group, I have been introduced to many of the members, which … Continue reading A Kenjinkai Experience: Yamaguchi Visits Hawaii

On October 3rd, the Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu hosted their annual welcome back reception for the JET Program participants who recently returned to the island. This year, the consulate welcomed back 12 JET participants. Helping to celebrate the occasion, supporting university professors, various volunteer group representatives, local Japanese media, and Hawaii JET alumni … Continue reading 2013 JETAA Welcome Back Reception