The Hokkaido Association for Japan Exchange and Teaching
Archive for June, 2009
So you want to be a producer?
Jun 18th
Hi All,
After a successful conclusion to this years production ‘Alice in Japan’ it is time to select a producer for next years musical.
HAJET is looking for an enthusiastic person to take on the role of producer. (see an outline of the duties of the producer below) I would stress the importance of the financial aspect of the role and suggest that a reasonable degree of Japanese fluency would be an advantage, but is not essential if you have others willing to help.
If you are interested in the theatre, like travelling and working with others why not submit an expression of interest to HAJET.
The producer is usually announced at the summer meeting so please get hopping on this great opportunity straight away.
HAJET Summer Meeting 2009
Jun 10th
HAJET Summer Meeting – June 27 – 28
Lake Toya
The summer meeting this year is planned for none other than the site of last year’s G8 Summit, Lake Toya! Needless to say there’s a lot of scenic beauty to be overwhelmed by if you’re into that sort of thing. From volcanic Mount Nishi to the memorial trail that shows the damage done by the 2000 eruption of Mount Usu, as well as the spectacular view of the lake itself, there’s a lot to do outdoors. There are also various museums, both natural and art-oriented, and of course onsens and footbaths. Number-wise, Toyako is one of the top onsen sites in Japan, and a view from one of the area’s rotenburos is ranked among the top three.
As for the gathering itself, tentative events planned include sumo (hopefully sans any debilitating injuries this year,) capture the flag and a 2-kyuu study session for you crammers out there. We’ll also have the announcement of the winners from the T-shirt design contest.
