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We're JETAA Canberra, and we've been providing advice, guidance, support and friendship for past and present participants in the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program since 1993.

We're involved in a range of formal and social activities for members, such as our famous o-hanami on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin in Spring. We work closely with the Embassy of Japan in Canberra to select participants for the JET Program, and run a number of orientation activities for newly-selected JETs.

An important aim of JETAA Canberra is to promote closer friendship and mutual understanding between Japan and Australia. Our members participate in many events involving the Australian-Japanese community here in Canberra, and share their JET Program experience with prospective new JETs and other members of the community.

If you are a current JET, returning/returned JET to the Canberra region or would just like to join or know more about JETAA Canberra, please contact the President.

More info

Oshaberikai

The next O-Shaberikai will be on Wednesday, 27 August 2008 at the Holy Grail in Civic from about 5.30 pm onwards.

For those who don't know, the O-Shaberikai is a very informal monthly get-together where Japanese people staying in Canberra can meet Australians who have some interest in Japan . As it is informal, you're not bound by time constraints so turning up late or leaving early is not a problem at all.

Next Committee Meeting

The next JETAA committee meeting will be held at Narrabundah on Sunday, 31 August 2008. The meeting will be held from 1.00pm instead of the usual 3.00 pm.

Please contact Megan for details at: meganv11@hotmail. com or 6295 0665 (AH)

All are welcome.

Candle festival ? Call for Volunteers

The Canberra Nara Candle Festival will take place on Saturday, 27 September 2008 from 3pm to 9pm in the Canberra Nara Park . JETAA is an active participating group and like in previous years' will hold a gyoza and beer stall. We are looking for a group of eager volunteers to assist with pre-event preparations (ordering) and on-the-day preparations (such as cooking, selling, setting-up and packing-up). If you are able to help in any way, we would love to have you on board. CLAIR staff in Sydney have expressed an interest in helping us too which is great.

For more information please contact Vanessa on: hegartyv@hotmail.com

Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)

This year the JLPT will he held on a date that will forever live in infamy ? the 7th of December. Applications are due by Friday, 5 September 2008.

More information can be found here:

http://www.jpf.org.au/03_language/jlpt/index.html

Let's Cricket

If any is interested in playing cricket, or knows some-one who may be interested in playing cricket, this upcoming season the Brindabella Blacksnakes, who play fifth grade in the Canberra City and Suburban competition, are looking for players.

The games are one-dayers on most Saturdays and the competition is reasonably serious, but fun. There are net sessions once a week to hone your skills. This is a good chance to join a small club, makes some great mates and enjoy playing a great sport.

For more information, please contact Murray: muray.woodford@immi.gov.au or Al: alastair.wilson@immi.gov.au

Language Exchange Partner Wanted

Mr Masaki Miyazaki, the Second Secretary at the Embassy of Japan, wants to study English and is looking for someone who can exchange both language and culture.

The conversation will be once or twice a week, each day will be within an hour. But it's negotiable. If you want, he is also willing to teach Japanese at any level from beginner to advanced. If you are interested, please feel free to contact Mr Miyazaki at: masaki.miyazaki@japan.org.au or phone: 0408-642-709

Kumamoto “Artpolis” at the University of Canberra

From Saturday, 9 August - Friday, 29 August 2008 UCan will host the Kumamoto Artpolis project. This project seeks to construct well built and environmentally friendly buildings that enhance the living environment they are in.

Here's a UCan campus map - the exhibition is The Design Gallery - Level A, Building 7, Pantowora Street : University of Canberra website

Softball

The annual softball day is on again in October.

Date: Saturday 11 October 2008
Time: 10:30am warm up, 11 - 3pm games
Venue: Willows Oval, ANU
Teams:

  • AJS, CJC, JETAA combined team
  • ANU Japan Club
  • UC Japan Club
  • Embassy of Japan Team

The JETAA/CJC/AJS team will be holding a series of practice sessions prior to the main event.

On Saturday 6, 13 and 20 of September 2008 the team will practice from 10.00 am ? 12.00 noon at the back of Yarralumla Primary School on Schlich St .

Contact Tomohiko for more information at: tomohiko.satake@anu.edu.au or 0430 468 152

All necessary equipment will be provided at both the practice sessions and in the games.

Snow Trip to Mount Buller with JETAA Vic/Tas/SA

Victoria/Tasmania/South Australia JETAA has invited all Canberra JETAA members to join their annual ski trip to Mount Buller on 12?14 September 2008.

More information can be found here: Melbourne Jet Alumni (PDF)

Scholarship to study in Japan

The AJS is offering a 12 month scholarship to study in Japan that is open to all Australian citizens who are currently studying Japanese in Year 11 or 12 at an ACT secondary school.

Successful applicants will attend school and live with a Japanese family. In return, Japanese students will come to Australia for 12 months and live with the families of successful applicants. Departures for Japan are in February 2009.

For more information please contact Megan at: meganv11@hotmail. com or 6295 0665 (AH)

The closing date for applications is Monday, 15 September 2008

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!

JETAA on Facebook

Love it or hate it, Facebook is a great tool for networking. We've recently created the Canberra JET Alumni Facebook group all our members. It has all the social tools for keeping in contact with other Canberra JETs. Use the discussion board to help plan any future Japan trips or share your favourite experiences. Share your photos from JETAA events with the community. Let us know of any Japan related events that may be coming up on the wall or just say Konnichiwa.

You'll need to join Facebook if you haven't already. Access the group here: Canberra JET Alumni - Facebook or Search Groups for Canberra JET Alumni.

Zen Lecture in Canberra and Workshop in Braidwood

The Soto Zen teacher, Ekai Korematsu Osho is visiting the ACT region and has invited JETAA members and friends to attend the following activities:

Public Lecture in Canberra: “Meditation in Daily Life”
Friday, 19 September 2008 : 7.00 to 9.00pm

One Day Workshop in Braidwood - Introduction to Zen Practice
Saturday, 20 September 2008: 9.30am to 5.30pm

(Cost $35 - includes morning & afternoon tea and lunch)

For more details contact Vaughan on: 0427 319 378 e-mail: vbapl@iprimus.com.au or Harry or Nicola on: (02) 4846 1075 e-mail: geemonga@bigpond.com

Please note that Canberra JETAA Inc is not affiliated in any way with this event and only provides this information for the interest of JETAA members and friends.

News from Japan

In a shock upset, Japan beats the USA 3-1 and wins softball gold!

China Daily website

Have a jolly good week.

 

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