May 3

Writing Opportunity: YouMaga

JETAA Pacific Northwest Treasurer and Webmaster Shun Endo found the below writing opportunity for JET alums in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere:

I met with the owner of YouMaga (www.youmaga.com) a while back, and she was interested in starting a new column for her magazine in the next month or two.  The monthly article would be a short story written by a JET alumnus about a HUMOROUS experience they had in Japan.  Something that would highlight cultural understanding, or misunderstanding!  :P  The great thing is that it will be a very short piece, only about two or three paragraphs in length.  Very concise and simple and easy to write!  The alumnus whose article is selected will have their photo and bio next to their story.  It’s a fun way for PNW JETAA to be introduced to the Japanese speaking community.  Maybe next time you go shopping at Uwajimaya, an obachan will ask you for an autograph?

If you are interested, first write me and tell me that you are interested, and then write a two or three paragraph story.  The article will be printed in Japanese, but you can write it in English for them to translate.  Or, if you want to practice your Japanese writing skills, feel free to do so, since the editor will fix any mistakes.  I encourage all of you to share your funny experiences with the Seattle Japanese community!  Hope to hear from you.  We need one story for each month, so send many of them in!  Also, send a pic and bio information:

Biography
Name:
JET Program  (Years and Location):
Profession and/or interests:
Favorite japanese thing:


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