Polestar’s last issue of the year is now available! Dive down into events and some weather essentials in our last edition of Polestar for the year – exciting moments from our Central Regional Event and a local Disco Dance Club, as well as tips for surviving the Hokkaido winter, and more! Head on over to […]
The October 2020 issue of Polestar is now available! Get into the heart of Hokkaido and Japan with Polestar November – engaging reads from the new Ainu cultural texts and a heartfelt personal reflection on body positivity in Japan. Traverse deep into the wonders of mountain passes as we bring you to some of the […]
The October 2020 issue of Polestar is now available! Go spooky with our Halloween edition of Polestar this October. Expect plenty of bewitching and terrifying stories and illustrations that will get you right into the Halloween mood. Have a frightfully good read, and Happy Halloween! Head on over to the Polestar page and check it […]
The September 2020 issue of Polestar is now available! Look forward to a great variety of content in this issue, featuring topics on first-year JET reflections and the dating culture in Japan. Get a glimpse into Muroran and Okinawa with our travel articles and photolog. What’s more, our photo gallery is also here to transport […]
The August 2020 issue of Polestar is now available! From hiking trails to our culture agenda, this August issue is full of engaging reads! Revel in the mersmerising art of Butoh, get transported up north to Rishiri and Rebun, and read more about the origins of Obon. Head on over to the Polestar page and […]
The July 2020 issue of Polestar is now available! A fun-filled summer issue awaits you for this month’s Polestar – there’s plenty to do and explore in our articles on gardening and camping. Read insights about trying a vegan diet in the countryside, and bid farewell to our First Year Rep with her last letter […]
HAJET is hosting a Food Drive between July 7th and July 25th, 2020. We will be collecting canned and dry goods to donate to struggling foreigners in our community. Financial donations are also accepted and encouraged. Our food drive will help feed those who are facing financial difficulties due to COVID-19. Worldwide travel bans due […]
The June 2020 issue of Polestar is now available! In light of the Black Lives Matter movement, Polestar June is dedicating a section to BLM to bring attention to an important cause. In addition, read about some of our ALTs’ experiences in online teaching and a local event in the All Around Hokkaido section. Head […]
The May 2020 issue of Polestar is now available! Hokkaido’s landscape is always changing – get up close with spring blooms and the scenic nature this issue! Plus, there’s plenty of other content on the Ainu, a personal recount of the JLPT, and check out our very first Art Gallery section. Head on over to […]
Did you know that masks should be washed or disposed of daily? Let’s make enough so that students and workers have enough to rotate, and have back-ups in case they lose one. The Mask Sew-A-Thon is to make masks for those in need. Everyone on the island is welcome to participate! Please complete the linked […]
