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Niigata AJET
Slide2WHAT IS AJET?
Slide3A volunteer group of current and former JETs.
AJET works alongside, but independently of CLAIR to offer JETs resources, support and provide a
JET community.
www.ajet.net
Slide4AJET Peer Support Group
A listening and referral service which operates on the principles of confidentiality and anonymity
Skype
at
AJETPSG
Slide5AJET is :
A volunteer organization
Support Network and Community
Provider of useful info and resources
Fundraiser for Charity
Event planner!
Slide6Head Council Member (Captain)
Penny
Woznicki
Niigata AJET 2018 Council Members
Slide7Niigata AJET 2018 Council
Members
Jenny
Vanessa
Jordanne
Daniel
Pamela
Ryan
Slide8Niigata AJET Website
Get Info On:
AJET eventsALT “osusume” MAP How-To Guides for living in Japan. Teaching materialsBlogsand much more!
www.ajetniigata.com
Slide9Social Media
Niigata AJET Facebook Group
facebook.com/groups/Twitter@NiigataAJET
Friend me and follow Niigata AJET to hear about fun events in your area!
We are also trying to have #
niigataaj
et catch on Instagram.
Slide10Niigata AJET Charity
Every year, Niigata AJET raises money through events for charity.
In the past we have donated to causes in:
Papua New Guinea,
The Philippines.
Relief support for the 2016 fire in
Itoigawa
city
Niigata Red Cross.
Slide11Niigata Charity Musical!
Slide12For more information
checkout the AJET website or Facebook. You can also contact niigatacharitymusical@gmail.com
This year’s production: Momotaro!
Auditions:August 25th (Saturday)CrossPal, Niigata city13:00-16:00
Director: Pamela Mendoza
Niigata Charity Musical Auditions
August 26
th
(Sunday)
Orian
Plaza, Takada Park,
Joetsu
city
13:00-16:00
Slide13Soccer
Basketball
Niigata in the
Inaka
International Basketball Tournament
Fall Tournament:October 27th
ALT Soccer Tournament
Fall Tournament:
October (Date yet unknown)
Slide14Summer Regional
Events
Slide15Regional
Slide16Friday 10
thObon Dancing will take place in various places in downtown areas but the main route will converge on the Bandai Bridge in Niigata. Saturday 11thPerformances and events throughout the day.In the evening there is the carrying of the Mikoshi shrines. Sunday 12thMusical firework display over Shinano River Fireworks start at 19:15-20:55
Niigata CityMatsuri
Slide17Earth Celebration is a 3 day festival on
Sado
Island headed by the world famous taiko group, Kodo.Colourful, Eccentric, Cultural !
Sado Earth Celebration
When:
Friday, August 18th -Sunday, August 20thWhere:Ogi Port, Sado IslandFerry Fee: ~\7,000 returnCost:1 Day Ticket: ¥3,0003 Day Pass: ¥10,000
Slide18A festival connected with a local legend about a man who fought a giant snake. On Sunday you will see a 82.8 meter long, 2 ton snake made of grass and bamboo carried though the village.
SerpentMatsuri
When:August 24th Mini snakeAugust 25th FireworksAugust 26th Giant Snake!!
Slide19Earth Celebration is a 3 day festival on
Sado Island headed by the world famous taiko group, Kodo.Come out for a good time with friends, hanging by the beach, and enjoying the beautiful island of Sado!For more information see the Facebook Event Page in the Niigata AJET Group!
KenshinMatsuri
Celebrating
Kenshin
Uesugi
, a famous warlord who ruled the Joetsu area during Japan’s Warring States Period. Participants perform special ceremonies, a street parade and re-enact around the Kasugayama area the famous Battle of Kawanakajima
August 25
th
(Sat)
Various events thought the day and evening showcasing traditional music and fighting arts.
August 26
th
(Sun)
Procession though town will start around 3PM.
Battle to commence at 6PM!!!
Area:
Kasugayama
Slide20Ojiya
Matsuri
August 24th Mikoshi and Obon dancingAugust 25th Light parade 7000 Fireworks displayAugust 26th Bull fight parade
Slide21Upcoming AJET
Events
Slide22Annual
AJET linkedEvents
Welcome PartySanjo Metal workshopSado tourBasketball tournamentSoccer tournament Thanksgiving Dinner Skills Auction Snow Out!! North and SouthTokamachi Snow FestivalAJET Musical Sake no JinHanami PartyFarewell Party
Slide23Echigo
Hillside Park in Nagaoka. September 1stWe will have a large BBQ party so you can relax and meet many new and senpai JETs.Time; 13:00 – 15:30 If enough people are keen , we can continue the party in Nagaoka City Center and hit up an Izakaya or two ;) Echigo Park hosts a beautiful landscape of the surrounding rolling hills and flower fields. It also has several fun features including a bouncy mountain area and mini water park.
Niigata AJET WelcomeParty
When:September 1stWhere: Echigo Hillside Park.Cost: ~900 円
Slide24Post Orientation
Dinner
When: 5:30PM todayWhere:World BuffetCost: ¥1,500
By car: 10 min / By public transport: 30~40 min / Walking : 45min
Slide25How To Get Involved!
Participate in the events!
Help Plan an event with AJET!Submit photos and articles to the website!Help advertise social events to locals!
Slide26Any Questions?
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