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Would you like a chance to give a 10-15 minute presentation and meet many local Gunma residents?

ON December 10th Gunma Prefectural Women's University will
host the GLOBAL CAFÉ SPECIAL and Pot-Luck Party

Volunteer presenters will receive a ¥5000 thank-you.
Of course, non-presenters are also welcome to attend.

Global Café is a weekly English conversation group for people from around Gunma. Every Thursday from 6.30 - 7.45, Japanese people of a wide variety of ages and backgrounds gather at the Gunma Kencho in Maebashi to practice English, have some tea or coffee, and meet foreigners in a relaxed atmosphere. Native speakers who volunteer receive a ¥2000 thank-you.

Every few months, Global Cafe hosts a special event – the Café Special -- where people have the opportunity to give brief presentations. The suggested theme for this session's Global Café Special is: Travel Abroad. But don’t let that limit you; past presenters have often been ALT's talking about their homes and cultures, experience in Japan or anything that interests them. Topics have included: the history of blues music, Mongolian Throat Singing, Kosher cuisine, the controversy surrounding Dokuto island (claimed by both Japan and Korea), life as a foreigner in Japan and China, life as an immigrant to the US, and traditional Samoan culture. Presentations only need to be 10-15 minutes, the presenter will receive a ¥5000 gift card as a thank-you, and there is a pot-luck dinner afterwards where Japanese people bring home-made dishes and sweets.

So come out, make a short speech (and put it on your resume) and enjoy meeting new people and eating some food.

Come to Bric Bloc Bar and Cafe in Kiryu, support an awesome cause, have some drinks on the long weekend, and listen to some great music!

Check out the sounds of:
Three Fiddy (Gunma JET rock)
Keisho Kikuchi (Tech house, Minimal, Techno)
DJ Okamoto (House, Reggae, All Genre)
Blotto (Tokyo J-Punk)
Broken Mountain (Saitama J-Punk)
DER T MAC (Neo-Erotica)

Cost: 2,000 yen (that includes 1 drink!)

All proceeds will go to buying building materials for the upcoming Building Communities volunteer trip - led by Gunma JET Annie Falch (Ota) - in Andhra Pradesh, India. This December we will be breaking ground in a Dalit (formerly know as untouchables) village of mostly widows. So come out, support a great cause, dance, drink, and make new friends!
DRINK and CHANGE THE WORLD!
(If you would like more information on Building Communities and the work camp, check out the following website: http://www.golongitude.org/www/JET-SWD_Winter_2008.html)

SEE YOU THERE!

This went out in one of the AJET emails recently.

The HAJET Tour dates are Friday, February 6th through Sunday, February 8th. Tentatively, the activities offered will be a tabe/nomihodai enkai, a Snow Package for those who want to test out Hokkaido’s luscious powder, and a sightseeing tour for famous areas around Sapporo.

Flights will be offered from Tokyo, Fukuoka, Osaka, and Nagoya. We can also arrange transport from other locations upon request. We can only accommodate 150 people, so get your reservations in soon!

Please contact Tiffany at hajetsocial@gmail.com for more details.

Howdy all!!

Harold Stewart of The Blues Hounds here!

Just wanted to let you all know about my Band's last BIG danceーparty event of the year!!

It's happening in Maebashi on Nov. 29th, from 20:00 - 23:00 (doors open @ 19:30), at a Live house called REVIVAL, in the Johtoh Building, near Chuo-Maebashi train station.

Tel: 027-234-4320 or 090-1252-0666

We'll be playing THREE FULL SETS of live music, so bring your dancing shoes!

Entry is 1500 yen & includes one drink!!

The Blues Hounds are one of Japan's TOP Blues Bands, & have been playing in Japan for 9 years, opening & closing shows for Japan's top artists!!

We also made our U.S. Debut in 2004, with a week of shows on the east-coast!

If you've yet to experience these Gunma boys "gettin' down", then you don't know what you're missing!

By all means, please stop out for a great night of dancing, drinking, & red-hot LIVE music!!

We'll be lookin' for ya at the show!!

Please feel free to contact Harold directly, at:

hsandtheblueshounds@hotmail.com

Cheers!

Update: you've got until SUNDAY to sign up now! Yeah!!!

Who: Anyone and Everyone
What: GAJET's Thanksgiving Party
Where: G-Face Cafe, Gunma Kencho, Maebashi
When: November 7th, Friday from 7~9pm (a compromise between the Canadian and the American holiday)
Why: Because we have so much to be thankful for, and who doesn't love time with friends, tasty turkey and pumpkin pie!
How much: 3500 yen

Yes, it's early, we know. Consider it a compromise between Canadian Thanksgiving and American, but don't feel at all that you need to be one of those two nationalities! Thanksgiving is for everyone. I know we say this about every event, but you don't want to miss this one. We're the envy of other prefectures for this event. Real turkey, pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes and all the fixings, all without lifting a finger.

Sign up by sending an e-mail to gajet.admin[at]gmail.com or posting a comment here. Sorry, facebook reservations aren't accepted on this one.

Deadline October 26th
If someone is on the final list (compiled at 12:01 October 27th), they MUST pay. No exceptions.
BYOD and cups. Limited to 500ml per person, but a bottle of wine split between 2~3 is OK.

-- The List Begins --
1. Ken P.
2. Jeevy S.
3. Dara H
4. Ben B.
5. Byron A.
6. Kelli S.
7. Mike B.
8. Sean B.
9. Helen A.
10. Stephen H.
11. Aki Tanimoto
12. Brooke B.
13. Lyle K.
14. Lesely J.
15. Liz S.
16. Jonathan H.
17. David L.
18. Geoff D.
19. Andrea B.
20. Chris C
21. Isaac H.
22. Jennifer H.
23. Teri C.
24. Jonas W.
25. Travis S.
26. Brent T.
27. Symerna B.
28. Leslie F.
29. James B.
30. Mya T.
31. Laurel S.
32. Alex S.
33. Jen Kaske
34. Shauna I.
35. Tomomi
36. Terry's +1

You are all invited to join us for another great weekend in Minakami, Gunma for the Alpine Tech Fest winter snowboard & techno party!

Welcome to Alpine Lodge - Minakami, Japan and the ALPINE TECH FEST!!

About the Lodge:

Alpine Lodge is situated in the mountain township of Minakami, one of Japan's premiere hot spring and ski resorts in the North of Gunma Prefecture. The lodge is primely located in the Yubiso area (valley of the hidden hot springs), which lies in the center of Minakami's 10 ski fields, with the closest field just 200 meters from the back door.

Guests have a variety of activities and adventures to choose from while staying at the lodge. In Winter, on-piste skiing and snowboard lessons, snowshoe tours and some of Japan's best backcountry riding. In Summer, worldclass whitewater rafting and canyoning, moutainbiking and a huge variety of other adventures. Alpine Lodge has a package that is suitable for everyone.

Every weekend there will be various music and outdoor events ranging from acoustic live to DJ's and bands.

Ski & snow board pacakges also available for only 25,000 yen!

WINTER 2009 JAN 23 - JAN 25

Parties 4 Peace Presents
ALPINE TECH FEST Vol. IV
@ Minakami Alpine Lodge
http://www.lodge.canyons.jp/

This year is going to be BIG! With a Hot Hot Summer, we are bound to have lots of powder this year for the ALPINE TECH FEST , winter Ski/Snowboard & Techno party in Minakami !

Accomodation for over 40 people with great deals! Packages for the party + bus + 2 day lift passes + accomodation!

ALPINE TECH FEST @
Alpine Lodge, Minakami

Featuring Tech-House and Minimal DJs

ALPINE TECH FEST >
Snowboard and Techno Party !
Time: 21:00 - LATE
Entrance: 3000 yen (1,000 yen discount
if booked with accomodation)
Package Deal for 25,000 yen all inclusive!!

Check out the sweet lodge at http://www.lodge.canyons.jp/

PHOTOS from previous ALPINE TECH FEST events.

FEB 2008
http://picasaweb.google.com/Parties4Peace/ALPINETECHFESTVol3

FEB 2007
http://picasaweb.google.com/Parties4Peace/ALPINETECHFESTVol2

DEC 2006
http://picasaweb.google.com/Parties4Peace/ALPINETECHFESTVol1

Location: Alpine Lodge Minakami http://www.lodge.canyons.jp
Address: Gunma-ken, Tone-gun,
Minakami-machi, Yubiso 45

Packages:
(Friday Night leaves at 8 pm – Sunday night
arrives at 10 pm in Tokyo)
INCLUDES :
Roundtrip bus + party + 2 nights accomodation + 2 day lift pass !
ONLY 25,000 yen!

DIRECTIONS:
By TRAIN :
(Joetsu Shinkansen)
70 minutes from Tokyo or Niigata to
Jomo-Kogen Station
20 minutes by bus from Jomo-kogen
to Minakami station
* Free shuttle bus from Minakami station to party ! Just book!

(Joetsu line)
140 minutes from Ueno to Minakami by Express train "The Minakami-go"

BY CAR:
100 minutes from Kan-etsu expressway/
Nerima I.C. or Niigata I.C. to Minakami I.C.

FOR FRIENDS COMING FROM TOKYO :::

* Bus from Tokyo leaving FRIDAY night Jan 23rd –
returns to Tokyo on Sunday evening Jan 25th !!
To BOOK > email parties4peace@gmail.com

BUS DEPARTS on FRIDAY JAN 23rd @8:00 PM from
Shinjuku West Exit (Subaru Building)
[Walking from the ground floor] If you are
standing in front of the Odakyu Dept. Store
in the JR Shinjuku West Entrance, you will
see the SUBARU BLDG across the street.

*MEETING POINT (click below)
link for map: (in Japanese)

iFlyer.jp - Party & Event Information
http://parties4peace.iflyer.jp

Are you a former participant of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme?

National AJET is conducting a survey for alumni of the JET Programme. The purpose of this survey is to determine how former JET Programme participants are currently connected with Japan or are connecting members of their communities with Japanese culture. Getting the help from alumni will enable National AJET and the JET Programme to work together to find solutions for the issues at hand.

Also, please pass the survey link to any former JET participants you know.
This is an online survey and can be completed by going to
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=BhrTAqPHflifLOq9NN5AtQ_3d_3d

For any comments or questions, please contact Jennifer Park at vicechair@ajet.net.
Thank you very much for your help.

Sincerely,
National AJET

Privacy Statement: These surveys are designed so that the information you give us will not identify you or put you at risk of being identified by people who see the survey's results. Where we ask for extended comments, you do not need to provide us with your name or identifying information. Please feel free to phrase your responses so that you maintain your privacy as you wish.

Hey,

roll out to Isesaki October 19th and meet fellow foriegners from all walks of life and ethnicity.

People from countries such as Peru, Philippines, Brazil, Taiwan, Korea, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Russia, Iran, and more will be sharing their culture through food, dance, and just plain old communication. There is no entrance fee and no obligation to stay for a certain amount of time. A big plus is that (for me at least) there is no obligation to speak English. Another benefit is that one might be able to associate with people who might share the same ethnicity as them or associte with individuals whose culture you might want to learn more about. For example, a friend of mine who is of Vietnamese back ground met a Vietnamese family that owned a restaurant. He ended up volunteering there and had a great time.

So roll out make some friends, eat some food, chill with me, and enjoy one of the last days you will be able to stand out side without freezing.

Aight,

Peace

http://www.city.isesaki.lg.jp/

When: October 25th, 9pm~???
Where: Suzzy's Bar in Takasaki (Takasakitonyamachi) (Take the Tonya exit out of the station, go straight down the street until you come to a Jomo gas station on the left corner. Turn right, Suzzy's is atop the bar with the neon pink lighting.)
How much: 2000 w/flier or reservation, 2500 at the door (price includes 1 "free" drink)
Who: everyone and anyone

Costumes are highly suggested
Prize to best costume!
This event is always awesome, and always fun. Come tear up the dance floor, admire your peers creativity in costume design, and have a great time.

Reservations accepted in the comments!

Driving:
See attached map or check yahoo or google maps.
The address is 群馬県高崎市問屋町1丁目10-1.
There is plenty of free street parking.
Please don't drink and drive.