Dojo is a popular spot among young Geordies and is a strong contender for the title of best Japanese restaurant in Newcastle.
Immediately upon entering, you are met with Kumamon's welcoming face, then bombarded with iconography from Japan. I [...]
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Networking Mixer
To kick off the new year, we will be hosting a Welcome Back Mixer for returning JET alumni and new members alike. It will be an evening filled with reconnection, sharing experiences and collaboration. Date and venue details will follow shortly, so stay tuned!
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The Boy and the Heron is the latest masterpiece of animation by Studio Ghibli and director Hayao Miyazaki. The film is the biggest Japanese release in the UK from both this year and last. It has been nominated for Best Animated Film at the Oscars, won the Golden Globe and BAFTA for Best Animated Feature as well as many more awards.
It came out in cinemas in December but still has limi [...]
Why did you decide to go on the JET programme, and where did you go?
I've done a course on East Asia as part of my year abroad at university and started getting interested in the region after that. After graduating, I did the EPIK programme in South Korea and while I quite liked that, I took a trip to Fukuoka over Christmas. While I was there I just fell in l [...]
Run to support orphaned youth with education! Ashinaga, a Japanese charity with a UK office, has 5 places for the London Landmarks Half-marathon on April 7. The route is 13.1 miles long and goes past iconic London landmarks, including Parliament, the Lond [...]