Now Recruiting for MAJET 2018!

The time has come! MAJET needs some goal-driven volunteers to help organize exciting events, get ALTs involved in the local community, and keep our website relevant. It’s your turn to make a difference in the lives of Miyazaki JETs and other members of our community.

The recruiting period will run from today, May 21st until Sunday, May 27th. After that, we’ll contact all volunteers/nominees to get the ball rolling! Continue reading

The Past and Future of MAJET

Hello Miyazaki JETs! This is Cassie, your humble-ish President. This post has been sitting in the drafts for a while because I’ve been debating how exactly I wanted my message to sound. I’m still not sure it sounds exactly right, but I figured I should prooooobably get myself in gear and finish it, so here goes. It’s a bit long-winded, so I hope you’ll bear with me 😉 Continue reading

English Chat Volunteers Needed

Hello Miyazakians!

We have a request from the Miyazaki International Foundation. They are looking for volunteer English speakers to participate in a “Saturday English Chat” program.

The chat sessions would be held from 10:30am to 11:30am on the dates below. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact MIF at miyainfo@mif.or.jp.

5/26、6/9、6/23、7/7、7/21、
8/4、8/18、9/1、9/15、9/29

Miyazaki Prefecture International Plaza
9th Floor CARINO Miyazaki

The Amazing Race 2018- Call for Volunteers!

Hello hello! It’s time to plan this year’s Amazing Race Miyazaki!

If you’re not sure what the Amazing Race is, check out our past blog posts!

The event will be held on Saturday, April 14th, 2018. To keep things fresh, we’ll be moving from last year’s location in Aoshima back to central Miyazaki City. This year’s theme is something magical (we think you’re gonna love it!), but we need your help to make it a reality. Continue reading

December Pub Quiz!

Gather your friends and put on your thinking caps! MAJET is hosting a Winter Pub Quiz at The Bar in Miyazaki City. Good company, good drinks, and the chance to prove just how much useless trivia you know are all on tap for the night. There’s also a chance to win some prizes! The entrance fee is 1000円, which includes one drink, but there is also a nomihoudai option as well. Continue reading

Mad for Mountains!

Miyazaki is known as the sunniest place of Japan (the original name of Himuka literally means “facing the sun”), so many people think that summer is the best time to visit. However, the autumn can be just as exciting, if you know where to look. 😉

Many of Miyazaki’s hidden gems are tucked away in the mountains to the northwest. Forests boasting beautiful foliage, hidden rivers and waterfalls, excellent hiking, and much more await the intrepid explorer! Here, the towns are small and unique customs are passed on from generation to generation. The locals are friendly and eager to share their experiences with passersby. And lucky for you, MAJET has planned an event to show you all of these wonderful things in a single weekend! Continue reading