{"id":2943,"date":"2013-08-01T16:14:02","date_gmt":"2013-08-01T07:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hyogoajet.net\/hyogotimes\/?p=2943"},"modified":"2013-08-05T16:44:06","modified_gmt":"2013-08-05T07:44:06","slug":"introducing-hyogo-ajet-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hyogoajet.net\/hyogotimes\/2013\/08\/introducing-hyogo-ajet-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing Hyogo AJET 2013!<\/b>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hyogo AJET Committee 2013-14<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Like National AJET, Hyogo AJET is here to help you make the most of your time in Japan as a JET. Hyogo AJET organizes local events and activities to celebrate and share the best of Hyogo within our little community. But it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not only fun and games; Hyogo AJET is also a great source of information on living and teaching in Japan. And perhaps most importantly, there is the Hyogo Times itself; the magazine for Hyogo JETs to share their experiences and talents with the rest of the community. [Shameless plug: email hyogotimespublications@gmail.com<\/a> to get involved!<\/i>]<\/p>\n

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HAJET events in the pipeline this year include white water rafting in Shikoku, partying in downtown Osaka, a sake factory tour, camping and much, much more. Make sure you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re a member of the \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcHyogo AJET\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Facebook group [https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/hyogoajetfma\/?hc_location=stream<\/a>] for all the latest events and information.<\/p>\n

Of course our very first event is at the end of this month: THE WELCOME PARTY. Hyogo AJET\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s biggest event of the year is in Kobe on Saturday 31st<\/sup> August at the Sannomiya Terminal Heineken Beer Garden [http:\/\/hyogo.beer-garden.info\/kobe-central\/sannomiya-terminal.php<\/a>] So put it in your calendars now and come meet the rest of the rabble!<\/p>\n

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New this year from HAJET\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<\/strong><\/p>\n

-\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 HAJET Book Club: for people who like to read and natter about books, probably over coffee and lots of cake. See the facebook event<\/a>\u00c2\u00a0for details about the first book and meeting.<\/p>\n

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-\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 An easy-to-use Dropbox file where we can share teaching materials across the prefecture. Keep an eye on Facebook for details on how to access the file, and then please add your own lesson plans!<\/p>\n

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Now, without further ado, we introduce the charming faces of the 2013\/14 HAJET Committee!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"arjan\"<\/a>Arjan Tulsi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Year: 4th<\/sup> (\u00e2\u20ac\u0153WOW, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m a 4th<\/sup> year now!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d)<\/p>\n

Location: Akashi (but teaches in Takasago)<\/p>\n

School type: SHS<\/p>\n

Most likely to be found: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153When I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m not at school you can find me trying to find somewhere new to eat, some music to check out, or a new running path\/trail.<\/p>\n

Top Japan tips: Be flexible and appreciative. If you decide to study Japanese, don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t neglect the Kanji. Go to Kyushu at least once.<\/p>\n

Favourite places: That area in Kobe between Motomachi and Sannomiya, north of the station, Eki Mae (\u00e9\u00a7\u2026\u00e5\u2030\u008d) Sushi, Fukuoka, Huckleberry Records, the Iya Valley on Shikoku and Ame-mura\/Horie\/Minami Senba in Osaka.<\/p>\n

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\"peterheinhartmann\"<\/a>Peter Hein-Hartmann<\/strong><\/p>\n

Year: 3rd<\/sup><\/p>\n

Location: West Kobe\/Akashi<\/p>\n

School type: SHS<\/p>\n

Most likely to be found: enjoying the company of good friends or cycling around Kobe and Akashi.<\/p>\n

Top Kobe tip: A little known bar in China Town (Motomachi) called Bar Puerto. 500\u00ef\u00bf\u00a5 cocktails, no menu \u00e2\u20ac\u201c they will just make whatever you want, and they make \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcem strong!<\/p>\n

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\"patriciajordan\"<\/a>Patricia Jordan<\/strong>
\nYear: 3rd
\nLocation: Asago City in Tajima, Northern Hyogo
\nSchool\u00c2\u00a0type: ES and JHS
\nMost likely to be found: Playing taiko, singing, or traveling for the weekend
\nTop Japan tip: Go to Sapporo in the summer for a couple of weeks either to study Japanese or just escape from the heat. \u00c2\u00a0You won’t regret it!
\nFavorite place in Hyogo: Kinosaki Onsen<\/p>\n

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\"mattlim\"<\/a>Matt Lim<\/strong><\/p>\n

Year: 3rd<\/sup><\/p>\n

School type: SHS<\/p>\n

Most likely to be found: travelling by train<\/p>\n

Top Japan tip: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Explore Japan whenever you get the chance!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

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\"whitneylitz\"<\/a>Whitney Litz<\/strong><\/p>\n

Year: 3rd<\/sup><\/p>\n

Location: Kami-cho (Tajima)<\/p>\n

School type: JHS and Elementary<\/p>\n

Most likely to be found: with a coffee in hand<\/p>\n

Favourite place in Japan: Anywhere with a clear view of Mt. Daisen<\/p>\n

Top Japan tip: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Write down the things your students say before you forget them\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

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\"charlottegriffiths1\"<\/a>Charlotte Griffiths<\/strong><\/p>\n

Year: 2nd<\/sup><\/p>\n

Location: Nishinomiya<\/p>\n

School type: SHS<\/p>\n

Most likely to be found: pestering you to write for the Hyogo Times \/ hunting for mature cheese<\/p>\n

Favourite places so far: Sapporo, partly for the Yuki Matsuri ice-sculpture festival, but mainly for the crab, lamb, cheese, butter ramen and beer and Nagano for skiing on \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcchampagne powder\u00e2\u20ac\u2122.<\/p>\n

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\"ryanhertel\"<\/a>Ryan Hertel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Year: 2nd<\/sup><\/p>\n

Location: Minamiawaji, Awaji<\/p>\n

School type: JHS<\/p>\n

Most likely to be found: Staring blankly at the grocery store fish section \/ In the city, shouting.<\/p>\n

Top Japan tip: Carry a sweat towel in the summer, you won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t regret it [wash your towel before winter or you will regret it]<\/p>\n

Favourite places so far: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Yuwaku onsen village, just outside Kanazawa, Ishikawa. It was my first Otaku voyage\/hot spring experience. I highly recommend it. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve also given an obscene pile of yen to Murphy\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Irish Pub in Osaka.,,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

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\"paigengo\"<\/p>\n

Paige Ngo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Year: 2nd<\/sup><\/p>\n

Location: Amagasaki<\/p>\n

School type: SHS<\/p>\n

Most likely to be found: trawling www.flypeach.com<\/a> for the next bargain adventure<\/p>\n

Top tip: try apple
\nand custard taiyaki \u00e2\u20ac\u201c delicious!<\/p>\n

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\"cheriepham1\"<\/a>Cherie Pham<\/strong><\/p>\n

Year: 2nd<\/sup><\/p>\n

Location: Kawanishi (on the outskirts of Osaka)<\/p>\n

School type: SHS
\nMost likely to be found: taking photos of food<\/p>\n

Favourite trip in Japan: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Biking the Shimani Kaido; over 70km from Onomichi, Hiroshima to Imabari on Shikoku. The achy legs and sore bum were well worth the stunning views over the seven bridges.<\/p>\n

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\"kyliepinder\"<\/a>Kylie Pinder<\/strong><\/p>\n

Year: 2nd<\/sup><\/p>\n

Location: Kobe Suzurandai<\/p>\n

School type: SHS<\/p>\n

Most likely to be found: stuck in Tumblr scroll downs trying to find amusing gifs for class (weekdays), or skulking through Motomachi spending too much money on vintage clothes (weekends).<\/p>\n

Favourite place so far: Ainokura in winter; a tiny village of traditional gassho-zukuri houses locked away from the touristy hordes by masses of winter snow.<\/p>\n

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\"Anastasia<\/a>Anastasia Windeler<\/strong>
\nYear: 2nd
\nLocation: Kami-cho (Tajima area)
\nSchool type: 2 JHS and 3 Elementary
\nMost likely to be found: Practicing Ultimate Frisbee or checking out the random eateries in Tajima.
\nTop Japan tips: Be open to the chaos. Living in Japan can be quite an adjustment but the JET community and local community are amazing and you will find more than you can imagine by just getting out there and going with the flow.
\nFavorite places: Kyoto. There are a lot of wonderful historical sites, great architecture, good shopping locations, and great people. Tajima also has really great views; it makes the hour drive to work really pleasant.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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