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6th February 2025

Hannah Thomas, JETAA’s London Treasurer, reflects on her recent experience of sharing her Japanese journey with language students in London.  In January, I had the opportunity to attend the Languages For All [...]

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2nd December 2024

This year has been another busy year for JETAA Chapters, with celebrations of Japanese culture and the JET experience in abundance up and down the UK. From exhibition visits in London to Hanami in Scotland, the JETAA community came together both to reminisce about their time on JET and make new memories of Japanese traditions and culture. London Explores Food Replicas [...]

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28th November 2024

After an experience like working in Japan on the JET Programme, people who return to the UK once their time has ended can often find themselves looking for a way to stay connected to their placements. Having spent two years in my placement getting to know the city and the locals of Japan’s hot spring capital, Beppu, I wanted to be able to continue supporting the relationship between Japan and [...]

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7th September 2024

Photo by Dominic Alves   Would you be interested in volunteering at the Japan Matsuri? We're looking for JETAA volunteers to support at the event, with three shifts available:   All day: 07:30 - 21:00 (or end of the day, whichever is earlier) 1st half: 07:30 - 14:30 2nd half: 14:30 - 21 [...]

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7th September 2024

Seasoned fans and newcomers alike would find it hard to deny the magic of Spirited Away performed on stage. Considered by many as a favourite of Miyazaki’s works (and perhaps one of the most influential animated films of its time), this is one of four Studio Ghibli animations to have been brought to life. Tickets for the show, in London for just a short time before it continues its gl [...]

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