Sep 23

JapanInfo e-Newsletter September 2010

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The September 2010 edition of JapanInfo is now available online:  http://editor.ne16.com/he/vo.aspx?FileID=2bbd4d99-ee36-41cb-9c27-6ffba6035701&m=c084f6d45dcb1543a1f92db467644006&MailID=13708788 (Click here to subscribe to JapanInfo by email.)

Of note is a feature titled “Alumni Unite to Stress the Value of the JET Program” which describes the efforts at the recent JETAA USA National Conference hosted by JETAA New York.  Here’s a quote:

“At this year’s meeting in New York the main focus was the recent Japanese government review of the JET and JETAA budgets. While JET is the most successful public diplomacy program ever launched in Japan, and JETs are recognized as assets to both Japan and the US, there has been criticism of the high costs local governments must bear to accept JETs. Additionally, Japanese tax payers may not be aware of the contributions JETs make to the Japan-US relationship.”

Also of interest to the JET alum community will be the focus on JET and JETAA by Ambassador Nishimiya in the “From the Ambassador’s Desk” feature.  Here’s a snippet:

“I had many conversations with JET alumni during the conference and I was encouraged by the fact that so many of them spoke earnestly about how they became big fans of Japan through their participation in the JET program and its alumni activities. Even in Japan there are not many people who could express their deep love for Japan in such a straight forward manner. I truly hope that I will continue to have the opportunity to promote the JET Program, strengthen my ties with JETAA, and aid the program in the future.”

Additional JapanInfo articles of interest include:

• The 65th anniversary of the end of World War II
• Japanese Training Squadron and Ambassador Nishimiya Visits Maryland
• Dr. Hinohara & “Freddie” convey the importance of life
• Friendship through flowers – Ikebana Demonstration
• Izumo: City of Myths and Dreams – A once in a lifetime journey
• The Japanese Embassy of 1860 Visits Philadelphia
• As well as a number of great listings in the Events Calendar!

JapanInfo is published by the Consulate General of Japan in New York/Japan Information Center and is a great source of info for Japan-related things going on in New York and the surrounding area.

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