Which AJET Block represents you?
To find out what's going on in the JET world all over Japan, check out each area's website below or contact a Block Representative.
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Welcome to Block 1, the biggest of all the AJET blocks! Nature lovers and winter sports fanatics will soon fall in love with our prefectures! Hiking and camping opportunities abound in summer while the peaks gather powder that lures snowboarders and skiers from afar in winter. Block 1 is comprised of Akita, with its traditional sake distilleries and the 250 year old Akita Kanto Festival; Aomori, with beautiful apple orchards and the famous Hirosaki Sakura Festival; Iwate, with its stunning coastline and Morioka Castle; and Hokkaido, land of soup curry, bears, and the Snow Festival. I hope you enjoy all of what your new home has to offer. |
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Welcome to Japan and welcome to Block 2! In winter, you can find some of Japan’s best mountains and snow for skiing and snowboarding. The warmer seasons give you the opportunity to explore the bustling cities and beautiful countryside the area has to offer. After crazy festivals, hiking through the beautiful scenery, and visiting ancient castles, make sure you take some time out to unwind in one of our many soothing onsens. Feel free to get in touch with me about anything. |
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To the lucky JETs that were placed in Block 3, ようこそ! Welcome! Gunma, Ibaraki, Nagano, Saitama, and Tochigi are a mix of everything you could possibly want while living Japan. From near-Tokyo metropolis excitement to rural relaxation, sunny beaches to famous ski slopes, cabbages to soccer balls, and monkeys to foxes, our block has a little bit of everything. There’s a lot going on, and your senpai JETs are more than ready to welcome you into the fray. Check out our Block 3 Facebook Group, and then jump on in! If you’ve got questions, announcements, or simply an urge to talk, feel free to drop me a line at any time! |
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Hey everyone, welcome! Block 4 is truly a unique area to have been placed in, so you can look forward to a truly rural and urban experience. Placement in this block is ideal if you are interested in quick trips to Tokyo and Yokohama, but you’re also just a short hop away from some of the best natural scenery in Japan like Mt. Fuji, the Minami Alps, Onjuku beaches in Chiba, Kawazu sakura in Shizuoka, and more! I highly recommend checking out every prefecture’s AJET activities to find opportunities to venture beyond your area and meet amazing JETs from all over the Kanto region. Enjoy your time in the block and in Japan. Contact me by email at anytime! Also, make sure you check out the Block 4 Facebook Group! |
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Welcome to Block 5! We may have a small population in this region, but we span the entire width of Japan – from the Japan Sea coast in Toyama to the Pacific Ocean in Aichi. We have plenty of beaches to enjoy in the summer, great ski hills for the winter, and amazing festivals year round. Wondering what to do in your region? Come dance for a week straight at Gifu’s Obon Odori in Gujo or bare it all at Aichi’s famous Fertility Festival in Komaki. Ishikawa is home to one of Japan’s most famous gardens, Fukui has dinosaurs (honest!), and you will not believe the immensity of Toyama’s ice road. Do you have an event you want more people at? Let me know, and I can help you spread the word. Have a question regarding the block, National AJET, or just feeling isolated and need someone to talk to? Contact me by email at anytime! Also, make sure you check out the Block 5 Facebook Group! よろしくおねがいします！ |
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On behalf of Block 6, welcome! You'll find that in your new home in the Kansai region, the best of Japan is never far away. Whether it's the serene beauty of Shiga's Lake Biwa, the historic traditions of Kyoto's legendary shrines and temples, or the international flavor of Kobe's fashionable downtown district, you're sure to love what you'll find in Block 6. Feel free to contact me if you would like to know more about the opportunities AJET provides to enjoy what we have to offer. I'm looking forward to meeting you! |
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Welcome to Southern Kansai, you lucky JET! There’s so much to do in your new home. Enjoy the beauty of Wakayama along the pilgrimage trails and take a dip in one of Shirahama’s onsens. In Mie, test your ninja skills in Iga and visit the many shrines at Ise-jingu. Grab some fresh takoyaki, see the city from the Umeda Sky Tower, and get your dance fix in Osaka. Embark on a quest for enlightenment at Todaiji in Nara and hanami on Yoshinoyama. Whether you prefer Kintetsu or JR, there’s a lot to explore in Block 7. I’m a 3rd year JET in the gorgeous Nara inaka. Shoot me an email if you have any questions! |
Mie, Nara, Osaka, Wakayama
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Welcome to your exciting new life in Japan! I’m a 3rd-year ALT in Kagawa Prefecture here in Shikoku who is originally from America. The four prefectures of Shikoku that comprise Block 8 truly feel like their own part of Japan and are packed with amazing sights and events. Some highlights are the Soga Juro Shrine Festival in Ehime, Ritsurin Park Cherry Blossom Light Up in Kagawa, Shiminsai Ashaizuri (fireworks) Festival in Kochi, and the Awa Odori (dance) Festival in Tokushima. If you have any ideas, questions, suggestions, or concerns please feel free to contact me. With so much going on, be sure to make the most of your stay. |
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Greetings! As a Block 9 JET, you are in for a fantastic ride through the national treasures that make up the five prefectures of westernmost Honshū! Take a stroll through the historic towns of Okayama and sample their famed white peaches, then hop on over to Yamaguchi to tour the wooden Kintai Bridge on the banks of Nishiki river, a legendary hanami (cherry blossom) site. Visit the spectacular sand dunes in rural Tottori, where you can also climb Mt. Daisen, the highest peak in the region. Take in kagura dance and a relaxing onsen in Shimane, home of Izumo Taisha, meeting place of the gods. Even the bustling urban escape of Hiroshima maintains that welcoming country hospitality alongside the Hiroshima Peace Park and the iconic Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima. Feeling lucky yet? Then be sure to check out the Block 9 Facebook page for even more events and activities! At any time, feel free to contact me for additional AJET resources and for questions, concerns, or announcements. Welcome aboard!. |
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Welcome to Japan! I am a third-year ALT in Saga Prefecture. Block 10 is home to both JETs bustling in cities and nestled into the countryside. However, no matter where we are, there’s always an adventure to be had! Whether it’s Nagasaki’s scenic beaches, trendy restaurants and clubs around Fukuoka City, Oita’s famous onsen or the Karatsu Kunchi Festival in Saga, Northern Kyushu has something for everyone! Feel free to contact me with any suggestions, comments, or questions for this year! And don’t forget to join the Blocks 10 & 11 Facebook group here. |
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Hello and welcome to Block 11: Kumamoto, Kagoshima, Miyazaki and Okinawa! I am pleased to be representing Southern Kyushu and Okinawa on the National AJET Council for the 2012-2013 year. In August, I will be beginning my fourth year as an ALT on Yoron Island in Kagoshima prefecture. Our block has so much to offer! Okinawa has breathtaking beaches and vibrant Ryukyu culture you cannot find anywhere else in Japan. Kagoshima and Kumamoto are homes to two of Japan's gigantic active volcanoes, Sakurajima and Mt. Aso, which make our surrounding areas thrive in the hot spring business. Miyazaki's coastline provides an optimal place to get your surf on! All of our main cities, Naha (Okinawa), Kagoshima City, Kumamoto City, Miyazaki City and Miyakonojo (Miyazaki), have superb venues and nightlife. Our AJET chapters are all active and developed, so come pay us a visit and see what we have to offer! For any questions, contact me anytime!. |
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