Winter is Coming…(Comments Off)

November’s Project Outreach(Comments Off)

This month’s spotlight is “Giving”. Check out the Project Outreach page for more info, and don’t forget to check out the Archives section for more information!

Posted by Webmaster on November 1st, 2009

Yuki Matsuri 2010(Comments Off)

We’re gearing up for Yuki Matsuri 2010!

The Inquiry / Sign-up and Registration Form is now up. Be sure to download the 2010 HAJET Yuki Matsuri Guide first! (PDF – 140kb)

To access the Yuki Matsuri Registration Form, you’ll need to get the password from the 2010 HAJET Yuki Matsuri Guide above.

You can also contact us directly at hajetsocial@gmail.com.

Posted by Webmaster on October 26th, 2009

Ashibetsu’s 17th International Friendship Giant Pumpkin Festival(Comments Off)

On Sunday October 18, Ashibetsu will be hosting its 17th International Friendship Giant Pumpkin Festival!

This year’s festival includes a pumpkin weight-off (with our sister city Charlottetown, P.E.), pumpkin carving, costume contest, face-painting for the kids, candy-eating and other games! It is a time for everyone to come celebrate a Halloween-esque festival with the people of Ashibetsu! This event is FREE!

Find out more after the break!
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Posted by Webmaster on October 6th, 2009

HAJET Mascot Design Competition!(Comments Off)

HAJET is proud to announce its first ever MASCOT/CHARACTER design competition!

• We are looking for a brand new design for the HAJET MASCOT/CHARACTER.
• Open to all HAJET members.
• Submissions will be voted on by the HAJET community. (one vote per HAJET member).
• The top 3 winners’ will be announced on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10th at the Obihiro HAJET Fall Meeting.

Prizes

• 1st Prize ¥5,000 prize*
• 2nd Prize ¥2,500 Prize*
• 3rd Prize ¥1,000 Prize*

Also, the winning entry (if not already a computer file, such as a vector) will be converted by HAJET Publishing into a vector image in collaboration with the artist.

The competition rules and submission thread is here.

*The type of prize will be arranged with the winners. It will be in the form of a monetary coupon of the winners’ choice.

Posted by Webmaster on September 13th, 2009

The Fall Meeting of 2009(Comments Off)

The Fall Meeting of 2009 will be held in Obihiro in the Tokachi region, famous for its buta-don, agriculture, temperature extremes and long straight roads. There’s a lot of delicious food to be sampled here, from the nama-caramels that people form long lines for at Hanabatake Bokujo, to the giant sweet potatoes at confection shop Cranberry, to meat products and beyond. There’s also a zoo and racetrack and various other surprises around town and along the backroads.

The Fall Meeting is an important one, as it’s the first for this year’s newbie JET crop, so it’s your first real chance to socialize on a wider scale and become familiar with the activities that HAJET offers. The musical auditions are hosted at this meeting, and other veteran JETS tend to be high in attendance, which provides a great opportunity for asking questions about HEC, the Iwamizawa International Festival, the JLPT exam, and whatever else you might be interested in. Saturday night’s enkai features a costume contest as a special event, with proceeds going to benefit HEC. This year’s theme is the letter O! Start planning your costume ideas now, and make sure to bring any homemade sweets for the Dessert Auction later!

• 2009 Fall HAJET Meeting Packet
• 2009 Fall HAJET Meeting Japanese letter

Posted by Webmaster on September 10th, 2009

Upcoming Welcome Parties!(Comments Off)

The Sapporo Orientation welcome party was a great hit, but HAJET isn’t done yet! We still have the regional welcome parties left! Even if you aren’t living in the region the party is being held, come anyway!

• August 29th-30th – Central Welcome Party lake Shikotsu
• September 5th-6th – Eastern Welcome Party: Abashiri
• September 12-13th – Northern Welcome Party: Aibetsu Campsite
• September 19th-20th – Southwestern Welcome Party: Lake Onuma

Click HERE to find out more!

Posted by Webmaster on August 26th, 2009

Two HAJET Parties Coming UP!(Comments Off)

Hi Everyone!

I have two VERY exciting parties coming up that I want to tell you about. If you’re going to be in the Sapporo area this Saturday afternoon or Monday night of next week, be sure to hang out with everyone at HAJET as we celebrate the city of Sapporo and the fresh new faces that are joining the exciting Hokkaido English teaching community!

Get the information after the break!

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Posted by Webmaster on August 12th, 2009