Changes to the Foreigner Registration System

In July 2012 the registration system for foreigners living and working in Japan will change.

If your address is registered at the local city, town or village, then you should be getting new residential papers in May.

See the link and PDF below for more information

Changes to the Basic Resident Registration Law (Website)

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
JTEs only want ALTs who have great skills

November 21st and 22nd
Shiojiri Comprehensive Education Center

We are getting closer to the SDC! You should have already received some information so be sure to check your inboxes.

But keep hitting refresh because more information is coming soon with workshop details, meal selections, and much more!


A few notes about this year's SDC:
1. There is the option to return home and not stay overnight
2. JHS ALTs/JTEs will not be staying at the ryokan, but at the Sogo Center. However don't let this stop your JTE from coming. Still ask (beg) your JTE to come because it will be well worth their time!
3. Volunteers still needed! If you are looking for a chance to show off your leadership and boost your resume volunteer as a Group Leader. There a couple spots still available!!

Please contact Stephen at the kencho if you have any questions or concerns!

Female Counselor of Nagano

As introduced at the Matsumoto meeting we now have a female counselor for our special lady ALTs!


Hey Ladies,
As you know, we have two lovely male PAs to guide and help us through this year. For any reason you feel that you would rather speak to a fellow female about anything, I’m your woman.

I have been in Japan for over two years now, and in that time I have experienced my fair share as a woman living in the inaka countryside of Nagano. I suggested to Stephen and Sorin that we have a female counselor because in the past I discussed many questions with the previous female PAs that I wouldn’t have felt comfortable discussing with a male. If you have any questions, or problems, or if you just want to have a good heart to heart conversation with me, I’m here for you. Please don’t hesitate. I know what it’s like to live alone, but you should never feel alone. The PAs and I are here to listen to you when you need it.

Also, I have acquired some knowledge about women’s health issues, so if you want a recommendation of a good doctor in your area, I can guide you in the right direction either from personal experience or from a friend’s recommendation.

Keep in touch! Feel free to contact me, or approach me at any of the upcoming JET meetings.

MATSUMOTO JET CONFERENCE 2011

I am glad to see everyone in SUCCESS CITY! Great conference and I'll be seeing you at SDC!

Treehouses. Beach Volleyball. Coves. Mechanical Bugs. It's NagaYes Time!

Thank you to everyone who came out and made the Suwa-Ina NagaYes such a success!

A special thanks to Molly and Emma for organizing and hosting the event.

The next NagaYes event will be hosted by Nagano Block in November. So keep your eyes and ears open for more information!

Finding yourself with extra time this summer? Check out fun things to do in Nagano with YomoYama's summer edition Natsukashii.

YomoYama is a community arts and culture outlet featuring content inspired by life in Japan.

Natsukashii: Yomoyama, Summer 2011 | Yomoyama

It was good to see everyone at the Welcome Party! It was a great time and just a taste of what is about to happen this year with the events with AJET. To get more information please check out the AJET Collective Facebook page and take a look at the AJET calendar below

Thank you to everyone who came out! We had a great time dancing in the streets and enjoying Nagano City's special festival! We hope to see you on the 12th for orientation and/or the welcome party!

Having trouble thinking of ideas for lesson plans? Check out Nagano's lesson repository where many teachers have posted great ideas and games for you to use!