JETAA Ottawa

Karaoke & Ramen Night

Looking to sing your heart at? Or perhaps find some friends to split ramen with? Come and join us on Friday, February 13th!

JETAA Ottawa folks, join us for a night of belting your hearts out at VIP Karaoke Bar on Somerset! Whether it’s Enka, R&B, Anime OPs, or the opera, we want to hear you sing! We’ll be starting off at 7:00pm and finishing at 9:00pm!

When you’re all sung out, replenish your energy with a nice bowl of late-night ramen at Kinton Ramen!

Registration in advance is required. Click here to register.

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Winter Wagashi Workshop

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 at the Parkdale Food Centre!

Register via our Google form here!

Priority will be for JETAA Alumni and OJCA members, followed by the general public.

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Japanese Cooking Class — Dec 17

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.
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Annual General Meeting 2025

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!

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Japanese Language Proficiency Test Practice Session

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. 

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