So, our schools have finally caught on… Facebook joins the list of blocked sites in the fascist attempt to dictate our web habits.
But, fear not, there is a way around it. It is called using a “proxy bypass.” Technically, thats what the school is using on us, but we use one back we […]
When: Saturday, September 8th, 10PM-1:30AM
What: A ¥2000 nomihodai
Where: Cool Bananas, a dance club in downtown Oita City
Theme: Black & White, come dressed in those colors if you want (no meaning attached to either color)
Danielle will be at Jungle Park in miyako machi around 9:30PM for some pre-party action so come and join her, especially if […]
What: Acrobatic Dancers
When: Friday, August 24, 7:00 PM
Where: B-Con Plaza in Beppu
How Much: FREE
Inaugural dancing show put on by a group from Taiwan for their Japan tour. Especially impressive because all the dancers are disabled. Plus its FREE. Contact Rachel Boyte if you need more information.
This guide aims to highlight a few of the many Japan themed movies out there. Some are by Japanese directors, some are filmed in Japan, others are only about Japan. For a good overview of modern Japanese cinema, check out Asian Invasion: Japan. The list will be updated frequently and lots more […]
What: Welcome Party for new JETs
When: Monday, August 27, 5:30 PM - 9 PM
Where: Dai-ichi Hotel next to Parco in Oita City
How Much: ¥3000
It’s that time again to welcome all the new JETs to Oita ken. Orientation this year is Monday 8/27 and Tuesday 8/28. This means that the traditional beer garden party will be […]
Self study is often the easiest route to take, but can be challenging. Listed here are various resources to aid your study. Have a favorite not listed here? Let us know at oitajet [at] yahoo [dot] com!
Fluency is estimated at knowing about 2,000 Kanji characters! The Dai Kan-Wa jiten lists about 50,000 characters!!
Luckily, memorization of Japanese characters doesn’t have to be boring! Listed here are various resources to aid your study. Have a favorite not listed here? Let us know!
Private lessons may provide the motivation and instruction to get you to the next level. Listed here are various resources at your disposal. If you know any other private or public resources, please let us know!
Looking for some summer distractions? If so, you are in luck. A 2-day music festival is being held right here in our own ken. It boasts an eclectic range of styles including reggae, African, Flamenco, Latin-American ska, blues, a 60’s rock band, and some J-Rock for good measure.
What: Kyushu Baila
When: August 18 […]
The OitaJET mailing list is controlled by Yahoo! Groups and can be found at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/oitajets/.
To join create a Yahoo! account, navigate to the group page, and find the option to ‘join group.’ Done!
You also have settings on how you wish to receive your mail, either individually or compiled into one daily message. Keep […]