Aug 15

JET Prefecture Round-Up 08.15.11

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Emily Lemmon, (Hyogo-ken, Shiso-shi, 2009-present), PSG volunteer, organizer of Hyogo-ken’s PEPY Ride, student of Shorinji Kempo, and editor of the Hyogo Times, gives a little taste of what JETs are doing around Japan.  To submit items for future JET Prefecture Round-up posts, e-mail Emily at jetinfogather [at] gmail.com.

 

Newly brought to my attention is the website ToBetterUs, put together by a former Miyazaki JET to assist with earthquake/tsunami relief. The website seeks to generate money through website ad revenue; instead of money, contributors are asked to donate their art. Here they are on facebook and twitter!

 

Events by Region

Tohoku Region

Aomori

  • Summer seminar for English teachers in Kamikita District was held July 29, at the Misawa International Center.
  • Aomori’s Welcome Party will be September 10th.

Chubu Region

Nagano

  • The Nagano JET Welcome party will be held at Winds, Friday 12th August after the Nagano JET Orientation.
  • Nagano JET groups will attend the Lake Suwa Fireworks display.
  • There will be a Japanese cooking class for foreigners (chicken teriyaki and chocolate mousse) on September 4th in Okaya City.

Toyama

 

Kansai Region

Wakayama

Nara

  • Goon BBQ is Saturday, August 20 in the southern countryside of Nara, and features swimming in the Yoshino River, and grilling in the shade.
  • Nara’s next Smile Kids Japan visit will be Saturday, August 27.
  • Group C Welcome and Pre-orientation Beer Garden will be Sunday, August 28 at Niko Hotel Beer Garden.
  • Nara JETs’ Group A Welcome Dinner was  Saturday, July 30th.
  • Marty Party 4 / Nash Bash 1 / Nara JET Welcome Party will be September 3rd – 4th in Tenkawa.

Hyogo

 

Shikoku Region

Ehime

  • Ehime JETs will continue the tradition of the annual book exchange at this year’s orientation.
  • There will be trivia night on Friday the 12th of August in Matsuyama.
  • Enkai for the Ehime Orientation wll be at the Takashimaya Beer Garden on Thursday the 11th of August.
  • This year’s Ainan Mud Soccer Tournament will be on Sunday, September 4th at Sasayama Elementary School in Ainan, Ehime.

Kochi

  • Some JET volunteers will assist with “Green Market,” a flea market / farmers’ market that aims to promote Kochi’s local producers and businesses on August 20th in Kagami Village.

 

Kyushu Region

Fukuoka

  • The Fukuoka Day Out will be October 15 and will include Fukuoka Softbank Hawks Baseball Game v. Seibu Lions, Asahi Beer Garden Dinner, and Night Out at Clubs along Tenjin’s Oyafuko-dori Strip! This event is for Fukuoka, Oita, Saga, and Nagasaki!

Oita

  • The Oita JET Welcome Party is August 19th at the Forus Beer Garden in Oita City.
  • On Saturday August 20th, the Oita International Plaza will be holding its monthly Japanese Conversation Circle.

Kumamoto

Miyazaki

  • Welcome Dinner for New JETs will be August 19th at Cafe de Nature in Miyazaki.
  • Some JETs will join NPO Miyazaki as they return to volunteer in Ishinomaki in August, September 5, and October 20.
  • Miyazaki CIR Tiffany is on the planning committee this year’s Nobeoka, a famous outdoor Noh play, held in the spectacular setting of the city’s castle ruins on October 8th.

Kagoshima


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