Fukuoka JET

Fukuoka JET Website Makeover

Julia — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 01:59:04 +0000

The Fukuoka JET website is undergoing a 2012 facelift. Fresh content will be added and a new format will make it easy to access all the useful information about living, working and enjoying in Fukuoka. We appreciate your understanding as we make this transition. Stay tuned for the site’s re-launch next month.

Spring into a New Year

Julia — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:54:04 +0000

April marks the beginning of the fiscal year in Japan so you will notice some changes in your workplace from next week. There will likely be some staff changes and possibly changes to your schedule, so be flexible and accommodating to your peers throughout this month of transitions. The end of April is also the …

Energy Conservation and Staying Warm in Winter

Emily — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:16:55 +0000

Kyushu Electric Power Co. has taken all its nuclear power plants offline for routine inspection this winter, and as such, the company is expecting a shortage in the available power supply. They are requesting that everyone take part in conserving energy and aim for a 5% conservation during the following times: weekdays until March 30th, …

Travelling Overseas this Winter?

Julia — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:06:32 +0000

For anyone travelling overseas this Winter break, make sure you finalise any necessary visas over the next 3-5 weeks to ensure you have a great time at your destination and a hassle-free return to Japan. Re-entry permits are essential for all JETs who wish to travel overseas. They can be purchased at immigration offices in …

Make the most of Autumn

Julia — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:50:47 +0000

October marks the quarter-mark of the JET calendar and old and new JETs alike notice a change of pace in their workplace and local communities. For ALTs classes are in full-swing after Summer break and Sports Day training and both CIRs and ALTs commence preparations for training seminars. The weather is cooling but …

Fukuoka AJET Charity Committee Website

Emily — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:48:19 +0000

Check out the new website for the Fukuoka AJET Charity Committee! http://www.wix.com/fukuokacharity/ajet-charity If you’re wondering where all your money from countless cookies at ALT meetings has gone or are interested in what events the Charity Committee has planned, visit our website at the link above. We regularly update it with upcoming events, recaps of …

Orientation 2011 Success

Julia — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:13:24 +0000

Thanks to everyone who joined this year’s Fukuoka JET Orientation on August 5. The Orientation Committee’s months of hard work paid off when thirty-two new JETs participated in a whirlwind day jam-packed with workshops, discussions and an information fair that was capped off with a “kampai!” in Tenjin. A special thanks to AJET for their …

Welcome to new JETs and new forums!

Alex — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:34:14 +0000

New JETs: If you are new JET assigned to Fukuoka Prefecture and have successfully navigated to this page, Congratulations and Welcome! We in Fukuoka eagerly await your arrival and look forward to welcoming you to the Fukuoka JET community. More information about your placement and departure/arrival procedures will reach you in the coming weeks. In …

The Refill Issue 5

rebekah — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:07:38 +0000

Greetings from The Refill Team! It is with great excitement that we offer you The Refill Issue 5, the unofficial Fukuoka JET newsletter created by a team of JETs! As we want The Refill to be reader-centric, please contact us at the.refill.fukuoka@gmail.com if you want to contribute, send photos, share feedback or ask questions! …

Typhoon Update

Julia — Fri, 27 May 2011 00:36:37 +0000

Update May 30: The typhoon has safely passed the Fukuoka area without causing any considerable damage. A large typhoon forming in the Pacific Ocean south-west of Kyushu is expected to cross over Fukuoka Prefecture this Monday, May 30. Whereas the typhoon is large and gaining momentum, the core is expected to remain at sea, which …