Upcoming Events
2025 JETAARM Shinnenkai
Meet and reunite with other JET alumni and friends of JET at our annual JETAARM Shinnenkai!
2025 JETAA All-Chapter Winter Getaway
Have fun in the snow while building stronger chapter connections at our all-chapter winter getaway in Keystone, CO Feb. 13-17, 2025.
November 2024 JETAARM Board Meeting
JETAA Rocky Mountain Board Meeting: November 2024
Our board’s monthly meeting was held via video call this month, where we discussed organizational matters, upcoming events, and welcomed representatives from Utah’s new JETAARM sub-chapter to share about their successful inaugural event!
Onigiri Action 2024
Come show off your creative culinary skills for a good cause! Onigiri Action is a worldwide fund-raising effort to provide meals to children in need.
October 2024 JETAARM Board Meeting
JETAA Rocky Mountain Board Meeting: October 2024
Our board’s monthly meeting was held via video call this month, where we discussed several events upcoming in the next few months, including kick-off events for new JETAARM sub-chapters in Utah and Colorado Springs.
Experience Kyuudo
Discover the Art of Kyudo: A Cultural and Hands-On Archery Experience in collaboration with the Zenko Kyudojo. This experience is partially subsidized for JET Alumni and the community through a generous grant from the Consulate-General of Japan in Denver.
Come see Shohei Ohtani with JETAARM!
Get ready for an unforgettable night at Coors Field with your fellow JET alumni and friends! For our September Pika Kai we'll watch the Rockies take on the LA Dodgers and Japanese baseball phenom Shohei Ohtani.
September 2024 JETAARM Board Meeting
JETAA Rocky Mountain Board Meeting: September 2024
Our board’s monthly meeting was held in person at Stanley Marketplace in Aurora this month, where we discussed upcoming events, community engagement, finances, and new JETAARM sub-chapters in Utah and Colorado Springs!
August 2024 JETAARM Board Meeting
JETAA Rocky Mountain Board Meeting: August 2024
Our board’s monthly meeting was held via video call this month, where we discussed upcoming events, community engagement, finances, and possible JETAARM sub-chapters.
August Pika Kai: Spirit of Japan
Enjoy delicious Japanese festival food with other JET alumni at this culinary event sponsored by Sakura Foundation and Japan Taste Marketing Inc.! All tickets include food vouchers and upgrades for unlimited sake tasting also available!
The festival will be held from August 23-25 but we will be gathering for our Pika-Kai on August 24th. Please purchase your own tickets for this event on Eventbrite, but RSVP on Facebook to let us know if you’ll be joining with us.
Each ticket includes 10 food and beverage (non-alcoholic) vouchers and a tote bag! Tickets including a souvenir masu cup and unlimited sake tasting are also available. (Additional food and beverage vouchers available for purchase at the event.)
For more information about the event, check the official event website.
Hope to see you there!
July 2024 JETAARM Board Meeting
JETAA Rocky Mountain Board Meeting: July 2024
Our board’s monthly meeting.
July Pika Kai: Lunch and Princess Mononoke
Grab your popcorn and join us Sunday, July 14th for lunch and a big screen showing of Princess Mononoke!
2024 Cherry Blossom Festival
Join fellow JET alumni in representing the JET Program at the 50th Annual Cherry Blossom festival at Sakura Square on June 22-23! Volunteer sign-up for the festival is now open! Please fill out the google form to sign-up. https://forms.gle/obMxY3RKnNgLQkaM9
We'd love to have you join us! Come share your experiences on JET with future JETS, meet fellow alumni and enjoy the festival!
June 2024 JETAARM Board Meeting
JETAA Rocky Mountain Board Meeting: June 2024
Our board’s monthly meeting.
June Pika Kai: happy Hour
Join us for a Pika Kai Happy Hour on Saturday, June 15th at 3:30pm at Milepost Zero Food Hall at McGregor Square! Come share your experience on JET with the 2024 departing JETs and meet fellow Alumni! (This happy hour is taking place directly after the JET Orientation for newly departing JETs). If you would like to join us, please fill out this google form so that we may save you a seat: https://forms.gle/wRRueQfmtjyX3CAL9
May 2024 JETAARM Board Meeting
JETAA Rocky Mountain Board Meeting: May 2024
Our board’s monthly meeting for 2024-2025!
2024 Shinnenkai
Don't miss out on the joyous atmosphere and the chance to reconnect with familiar faces while making new connections. Join us in making this Shinnenkai a memorable occasion for all!
All Chapters Ski Trip
Check out our all chapters ski trip! We'll have some fun in the snow while building stronger chapter connections.Join us on the slopes, or enjoy a plethora of other mountain activities like tubing, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. In the evenings you can chill at the house which has a hot tub, sauna, tv, and plethora of board games.
Career Workshop
Whether you're a recent returnee or a seasoned professional, "Career Compass" is designed to steer you toward success. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, gain practical career advice, and set your sights on new horizons.
Nengajo Workshop
Make your own nengajo!
Join JASC and JETAARM for our Nengajo event December 9th! Make some postcards for friends and family for the year of the Rabbit.
Onigiri Action
Onigiri Action is an annual autumn social good campaign connecting the simple act of taking a photo with helping to feed school children in need. Every photo of onigiri, a Japanese rice ball, posted to the campaign website or on social media with #OnigiriAction helps provide five school meals to children in need around the world.
JET Program alums can receive a $2 discount when registering with discount code “jetaa”
For more information, checkout the Onigiri Action website HERE
Halloween Costume Contest (Virtual)
Join the costume contest for a chance to win JETAA Chapter Swag from chapters across the US!!
October Pika-Kai
Join us for our October Pika-Kai! We’ll spend the morning enjoying two special exhibitions featuring Japanese artists at the Denver Botanic Gardens: Indigo and The Tropical Paintings of Manabu Saito, then have lunch at Hapa Sushi in Cherry Creek!
Pika Kai: Lunch and Howl's Moving Castle
Join us at our first monthly Pika Kai on Sunday, September 24th. We will meet at East Moon at 2pm for a late lunch and then hop over to the AMC Westminster Promenade to watch Howls Moving Castle at 4pm.
City of Takayama Park Fall Clean-Up
Join us for a morning of garden work at the annual City of Takayama Park fall clean up, hosted by the Takayama Sister City Committee.
Nan Desu Kan
🎌 **Nan Desu Kan 2023: Embrace the Essence of Japanese Culture and Community!** 🎉
Join the Consular General of Japan in Denver and JETAARM in a captivating journey into the heart of Japanese culture at Nan Desu Kan (NDK), the ultimate 3-day Japanese Culture Convention. Nestled within the stunning Gaylord Rockies Resort, NDK is more than just an event; it's a celebration of tradition, anime, cosplay, gaming, and the enduring spirit of community.
**Event Details:**
📅 Dates: September 1-3, 2023
🏨 Venue: Gaylord Rockies Resort
🎉 Anniversary: Celebrating our 26th Year!
🎬 **Anime Extravaganza:** Indulge your love for anime with a curated selection in our video rooms. Experience the magic of storytelling and immerse yourself in captivating narratives that span genres and emotions.
🎨 **Traditional Japanese Arts:** Engage in a cultural exchange with programs endorsed by the Japanese Consulate. Delve into traditional Japanese arts and be mesmerized by their timeless beauty and elegance.
🎮 **Gaming Wonderland:** Unlock the door to a gaming paradise with over 20,000 sq ft of arcade, console, and tabletop gaming. Compete in thrilling video game tournaments with enticing cash prizes. Dive into our 24-hour video game room or challenge yourself with an array of Japanese arcade machines.
🎭 **Cosplay Spectacle:** Unleash your creativity and step into the world of cosplay. From sewing to crafting, armor-making to stunning presentations, NDK offers over 20 hours of dedicated cosplay programming. Join the Cosplay Contest and seize the chance to win prizes totaling over $4,000, including awards for craftsmanship. Our Cosplay Triage Room ensures you look your best, while reserved photoshoot locations allow you to capture your captivating creations.
🛍️ **Exhibitors Hall:** Immerse yourself in a treasure trove of authentic imports and vintage kimono in our Exhibitors Hall. Browse the Art Gallery and Model show, and bring a piece of Japan home with you.
**NDK: A Legacy of Friendship and Unity:**
Since 1997, Nan Desu Kan has been more than an event; it's a haven for friendship, a haven for anime enthusiasts, and a haven for community. NDK. Be You! We invite you to join us from September 1-3, 2023, as we commemorate our 26th Anniversary at the Gaylord Rockies Resort. Discover the magic of Japanese culture, the thrill of competition, and the warmth of fellowship that has made NDK an enduring tradition for over two decades.
**Tickets and More:**
Secure your place at Nan Desu Kan 2023 and experience a weekend of culture, creativity, and connection. For ticket information and updates, visit the NDK Website. Get ready to embrace your authentic self at NDK. Be You! 🌸🎊
*Note: Event details are subject to change. Please refer to the event website for the most up-to-date information.*
Japan Fest
Come find us in our booth at Japan Fest 2023! A local artist and JETAARM community member will be joining us in the booth doing digital portraiture to raise money for charity. Read more about Madalyn Drewno, her art, and the charity HERE!
JETAARM Book Club: "The Hole" by Hiroko Oyamada
Join the JETAARM book club, hosted by Alice Wei, in discussing The Hole by Hiroko Oyamada
49th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival - Day 2
Come join us celebrate spring/summer with the annual sakura matsuri in Denver’s own Sakura Square.
Volunteers needed! If you would like to volunteer with us to help at our booth, please fill out this form.
49th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival - Day 1
Come join us celebrate spring/summer with the annual sakura matsuri in Denver’s own Sakura Square.
Volunteers needed! If you would like to volunteer with us to help at our booth, please fill out this form.