I realized this year that I hadn’t been to a bonenkai in ages. Of course here in the U.S. December is a month filled with “Holiday” parties. Well in Japan they’re called bonenkai. Literally “forget the year gathering”. Either way, it generally involves drinking, conversation, and general fun with friends, colleagues and clients.

So I’m happy to report that JANO is supporting a spontaneous “Bonenkai”. It’ll be on Saturday, December 19th from 6PM to 9PM. And what good bonenkai wouldn’t have Karaoke? So the “1st Annual Bonenkai” will be held at Karaoke Station (JANOサイトの日本語知らせ）

Please RSVP by 12/10/2009

Below is the map to Karaoke Station:

I must say that I’m looking forward to it.