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A Celebration of JETAA in 2024
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2nd December 2024
This year has been another busy year for JETAA Chapters, with celebrations of Japanese culture and the JET experience in abundance up and down the UK. From exhibition visits in London to Hanami in Scotland, the JETAA community came together both to reminisce about their time on JET and make new memories of Japanese traditions and culture. London Explores Food Replicas [...]
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JETAA South Chair Ella Donaldson on Working with Sister City Friendship Associations
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28th November 2024
After an experience like working in Japan on the JET Programme, people who return to the UK once their time has ended can often find themselves looking for a way to stay connected to their placements. Having spent two years in my placement getting to know the city and the locals of Japan’s hot spring capital, Beppu, I wanted to be able to continue supporting the relationship between Japan and [...]
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Volunteers needed for the Japan Matsuri at Trafalgar Square on Sunday October 6th 2024
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7th September 2024
Photo by Dominic Alves Would you be interested in volunteering at the Japan Matsuri? We're looking for JETAA volunteers to support at the event, with three shifts available: All day: 07:30 - 21:00 (or end of the day, whichever is earlier) 1st half: 07:30 - 14:30 2nd half: 14:30 - 21 [...]
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A review of the Spirited Away stage adaptation
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7th September 2024
Seasoned fans and newcomers alike would find it hard to deny the magic of Spirited Away performed on stage. Considered by many as a favourite of Miyazaki’s works (and perhaps one of the most influential animated films of its time), this is one of four Studio Ghibli animations to have been brought to life. Tickets for the show, in London for just a short time before it continues its gl [...]
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National Chair of JETAA Jaz Lau on Meeting the Emperor
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7th September 2024
As the national chair of the JETAA community, my usual duties are overseeing multiple local chapters to support alumni who have returned from their time in Japan, as well as continuing to maintain and grow the connection between the UK and Japan. It can be anything from applying for funding from the Japan Local Government Center, booking karaoke rooms, organising Japanese craft class [...]
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