JETAANC Annual Bounenkai Year-End Party! (忘年会)
Date and time
Location
Rikyu | Japanese Restaurant
5335 College Avenue Oakland, CA 94618Refund Policy
Description
Join alumni and friends for our annual Bounenkai End-of-the-Year Party! For those of you who have attended in years past, you know the fantastic "omaskase" meal that Rikyu's legendary chef, Tatsuya Koyake, prepares just for us. You will also receive a complimentary free drink as part of your ticket price.
It's a time for us to come together, share good food and conversation, and celebrate the end of another great year!
Pre-Event Gathering Info
Come early and meet JET alumni and friends starting at 6:30pm at the Rockridge Improvement Club cocktail bar, located at 5515 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618. This venue is very close to Rockridge BART / Market Hall and about a 5-7 minute walk to Rikyu. **Please drink responsibly.**
Restaurant & Parking Info
Located just a short walk from Rockridge BART and easily accessible by car, Rikyu is one of the best Japanese restaurants in the Bay Area. Chef Tatsuya Koyake worked at the famous Kirala before opening his own place in Oakland's upscale Rockridge neighborhood. Koyake-san is creating a special "omakase" meal just for us. Vegetarian meals are also available. Rikyu website: http://www.rikyusushi.com/
Parking available onsite, ask restaurant staff to open the gate next to entrance. Street parking also available.
This event requires advance preparation by the venue, and so no refunds will be available.
Organized by
The JET Alumni Association of Northern California (JETAANC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization consisting of former participants of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program who now live in Northern California or Nevada. The all-volunteer organization serves as a network and resource for alumni, and provides assistance to the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco for a wide range of initiatives, including local U.S.-Japan exchange activities and recruitment and orientation for the JET Program.