The leaves on numerous trees, spectacular shades of yellow, orange, and red, are whipped up by the seasonal winds into great flickering clouds before finally forming a firey mosaic at our feet. Momijigari or “autumn leaf hunting” has been a popular pastime in Japan since the 8th Century, featuring in Read more…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It1YMg3b-AY&feature=youtu.be Brought to you by the people of the Niigata AJET Musical, please say hello to ALT48 !!! Their first Music Video “The ALT Anthem”.
Summer in Niigata is awash with hundreds of festivals all over the prefecture. For new JETs these are a great way to experience the very heart of your communities and this amazing prefecture before you have to knuckle down into the teaching role. Below is information on some if the Read more…
Is that summer we smell in the air? Clearly it is! And in Japan, summer means FIREWORKS! As a result, here at AJET we’ve compiled a list of the main upcoming fireworks festivals this summer. It’s time to get that evening picnic gear ready! Gion Kashiwazaki Matsuri This festival Read more…
Another year out with a Banging Outland Party. ALTs, CIRs, friends and people within the local communities all came together for a one last “hopefully not goodbye, but see you later”. It was a night filled with fun, laughter, music and a few tears as we celebrated on a June Read more…
Would you like to be involved in this year’s musical? How about helping us raise interest and money for charity? We‘re looking for people who are willing to volunteer poster designs for this year’s musical poster: The Three Musketeers! Your ideas need to be created for use on flyers and Read more…
Saturday, November 25th, 6pm, Joetsu Workpal (ワークパル） It’s that time again. The leaves are changing, the temperature is dropping, and pumpkin spice is back on the Starbucks menu. We will be celebrating the coming of autumn with the annual Thanksgiving Feast in Joetsu City. Its a great chance to ward Read more…
Summer in Japan is synonymous with festivals, and with that comes fireworks! You’ll no doubt have heard of fireworks going on all over the prefecture, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the best displays around. Gion Kashiwazaki Matsuri Launched over the ocean, these unique fireworks glisten off the Read more…
AJET will begin the sale of the below merchandise in the late Fall. They will be available for pick in January during the Skill Development Conference. ¥3500~ ¥1600~
Hey everyone! In preparation for this year’s orientation, Niigata AJET is holding a Photo Drive and contest! We want you to show us some of your favorite memories and scenes here in Niigata, and we want to use these to show our incoming JETs what they have to look forward Read more…