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Snow Monkey Onsen Adventure

Saturday 25th February 2012

9:00 am

Location: Jigokudani Yaenkoen

Full details on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/108352015954989/

ARE YOU READY TO SEE SOME BATHING MONKEYS?!?!

Get ready for one of the most interesting events of the year. GAJET presents the Snow Monkey Onsen Adventure in Nagano.

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Conference for Returning JETs

Monday 5th March 2012 to Wednesday 7th March 2012

1:00 pm

Location: Chiba-ken, Chiba-shi, Mihama-ku, Hibino, ２丁目３

Conference for Returning JETs.
What are YOU going to do post JET?
Need some ideas? Need some resume help? Want to commiserate with your fellow returners?
This is the conference for you!

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I Can Japan: A Charity Fundraiser for Tohoku

Saturday 10th March 2012

6:00 pm

Location: Roshi Kaikan Community Hall, 80-1 Azumacho, Takasaki

Full details on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/157792517665502/

The International Affairs Division and GAJET bring you an evening of Charity Fundraising in aid of those affected by the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami.

One year on and people are still living in temporary shelters. Let's show them that we havn't forgotten and wish to continue to show them our support through these difficult times.

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Kusatsu Yubatake Illumination

Wednesday 23rd November 2011 to Wednesday 29th February 2012

5:00 pm

Location: Agatsumagun Kusatsu-machi Yubatake

The center of Gunma's famous onsen town will lit up for the holidays. Yet another excuse to visit this famous spot. 5:00pm ~ 11:00pm nightly.

More information: http://www.yumomi.net/illumination/

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The 8th Annual Watarase Keikoku Railway Illumination

Wednesday 11th January 2012 to Wednesday 29th February 2012

All day

Until February 29th, each station along the Watarase Keikoku Railway will display beautiful
illuminations celebrating the season and this historic railway. Each station will display its own
unique flair. Come and take a ride on the Watarase Keikoku and check out the illuminations.
For more information, please call 0277-96-2500 or visit: http://www.watetsu.com/

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Strawberry Picking at Ikaho Green Bokujo

Wednesday 11th January 2012 to Thursday 31st May 2012

All day

Location: 群馬県渋川市金井２８４４−１

Til the end of May, Ikaho Green Bokujo is hosting strawberry picking at its ECO Strawberry house. Greenhouses make growing strawberries even in the dead of winter a possibility.
Spring comes early to Ikaho Green Bokujo. Please enjoy picking and eating this tasty fruit. For
more information, please call 0120-81-5335 or visit: http://www.greenbokujo.co.jp

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Le Chat Noir: Entertainment, Art and Culture in Paris 1880-1910 & Gunma Glassworks Exhibition

Wednesday 8th February 2012 to Sunday 25th March 2012

All day

Location: 群馬県立現代美術館

Le Chat Noir: Entertainment, Art and Culture in Paris 1880-1910
Paris in the late 1800s was a unique time as the city went through 2 different periods: the
decadence of the end of the century and the Belle Epoque. Le Chat Noir was an entertainment
house opened in 1881 which soon became a home for rising artists. The collection, on display
at the Museum of Modern Art until March 25th , displays the avant-garde art that was born in Le
Chat Noir. The exhibition includes paintings, posters and photographs.

Gunma’s Glassworks Exhibition
Artisans from Haruna Glass and Joetsu Crystal will display their beautiful artwork at the
Prefectural Museum of Modern Art until March 25th. Come and see the talent of Gunma.

For more information on both exhibits, please call 027-346-5560 or visit http://www.mmag.gsn.ed.jp

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Tatebayashi Ohina Matsuri

Saturday 18th February 2012 to Sunday 4th March 2012

10:00 am

Location: 館林

It’s that time of year. Time for Girls Day and the beautiful Hina doll displays.
From today until March 4th, over 2000 Hina dolls will be displayed in Tatebayashi throughout
the city. This is the 11th annual Ohina-sama Festival in Tatebayashi. Come and see the
exquisite craftsmanship and enjoy the festivities. The displays can be seen from 10am to
3:30pm.
For more information, please call 0276-72-4111.

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Gourmet Alley in Oizumi

Sunday 26th February 2012

10:00 am

Location: 大泉町

Gourmet Alley in Oizumi
Sunday, February 26th is a day for international cuisine. As winter starts to come to an end, it
is time to go outside, enjoy the late winter blooms and eat delicious international foods at the
Gourmet Alley in Oizumi.. Held at the Izumi Ryokudo Hana no Hiroba, from 10am, food stands
will offer a variety of international food and drink. Spend the day eating delicious food and
watching exciting live performances. The Gourmet Alley will be open from 10am to 6pm. For
more information, please call 0276-61-2038 or visit http://www.oizumimachi-kankoukyoukai.jp/
gurume.html

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JALT Meeting

Sunday 26th February 2012

2:00 pm

Location: Maebashi Institute of Technology (MIT)

Would you like to be a better language teacher? Then come join us at Gunma JALT. JALT is a Japan-wide non-profit dedicated to improving language teaching and learning.

Our next meeting is Sunday, February 26th featuring Daniel Beck. Beck will be presenting on Using iPads and iPhones in the Classroom.

First-timers are free! Visit our website for details, or contact John Larson at gunmajalt+president@gmail.com

JALT website: https://sites.google.com/site/gunmajalt/

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Fun in the Snow and Snowshoeing

Sunday 4th March 2012

All day

Fun in the Snow and Snowshoeing
On February 19th and March 4th , the Tsumagoi Interpreter, a nature-loving group that hosts
hikes and outdoor events throughout the year, is holding a Fun in the Snow and Snowshoeing
day. Come and join in on the fun and maybe try your hand at snowshoeing.
On the 19th, they will go to Kago no To Mountain, and on the 4th, they will go to Shirane
Mountain. Registration concludes 4 days prior to each event. For more information, please call
0279-84-2303 or visit interpreter.jp

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2012 MLB Exhibition Games!

Sunday 25th March 2012 to Thursday 29th March 2012

All day

Location: 東京都文京区後楽１丁目３ー６１

Come check out the Oakland A's and the Seattle Mariners play each other, the Hanshin Tigers and the Yomiuri Giants in the MLB Season Opener in Japan!
Japanese baseball fans are an event unto themselves!
For more info: http://event.yomiuri.co.jp/mlb/ticket.htm