The MAJET Committee

MAJET events are organized by volunteers listed below from various cities in Miyazaki.

From developing resources to organizing events and connecting people with opportunities, we’re working hard to make your time in Miyazaki the best it can be! MAJET’s purpose is to serve the community, so don’t hesitate to get in touch with any of us if you have questions, feedback, or suggestions you’d like to share.

Executive Team

Here are the people that make up the MAJET committee, don’t be afraid to contact us with questions!

Caitlyn Dailey

3rd year ALT
Hometown: Fenton, Michigan, USA
Current Town: Kobayashi City
She/her/hers

Hello! My name is Caitlyn. In my free time I enjoy hiking, finding hidden wonders in the Japanese countryside, and trying out new recipes. Having a community is important so I hope to see you around!

Carissa Lueth

3rd year ALT
Hometown: Springfield, Massachusetts
Current Town: Mimata Town
She/her/hers

Heyhey! This is my third year in Miyazaki. The climate here in Miyazaki is the exact opposite of where I lived in America – I love snow and winter, so it was difficult to adjust to the heat at first. Mimata Town covers a large area geographically, but has comforting, small town energy. The communities here are very closely connected. There is not much, if any English available throughout the town, which makes Japanese language learning incredibly easy. When I’m not at school with students, you can find me at the gym training for a powerlifting competition, studying Japanese at the local library, at brass band or jazz band rehearsal, or traveling throughout Asia, volunteering at various farms. I love learning about the people, cultures, and communities around me. Let’s chat in English and/or Japanese sometime!

Caitlin Aldridge

1st year ALT
Hometown: Oklahoma, USA
Current Town: Miyazaki City
She/her/hers

Hi, I’m Caitlin! This is my very first year as an ALT, but I’ve already come to love Miyazaki. I love reading, traveling, cafe hopping, and doing ceramics. I’ve already met so many great people here and can’t wait to meet even more! I hope to see you around 😀

Jonathan Burnette

1st year ALT
Hometown: Florida, USA
Current Town: Mimata Town
He/him/his

Hello! My name is Jonathan. I’m a first year JET ALT from Florida, USA. My
hobbies include writing, reading, hiking, gym, karaoke, and visiting cafes and bars.
There’s never a lack of things to do in Miyazaki, so let’s all make the most of our
time together. Hope to see everyone in the near future!

Riley Williamson

3rd year ALT
Hometown: Vancouver, Canada
Current town: Miyazaki City
She/her/hers

テゲテゲ my dudes, Hello, my name is Riley. Enjoying cafes is my hobby. Learning Japanese is a challenge, but it’s fun. Loving the laidback life style here in Miyazaki. Only been here for 3 years, but I wanna stay more.

Kelsey Bocharski

2nd year ALT
Hometown: Longwood, FL, USA
Current Town: Hyuga City
She/her/hers

Hello! I’m an ALT in northern Miyazaki! I moved from Florida to a Florida like climate in Japan. I enjoy surfing, video games, and volleyball. If you are curious about northern Miyazaki, send me a message. I’d be glad to answer any questions! Hope to see you at some MAJET events!

Jace Salley

1st year ALT
Hometown: Rapid City, South Dakota, USA
Current Town: Miyazaki City
He/him/his

Howdy, I’m a prefectural ALT based in Tsukimigaoka. I’ve mostly traded my ambition for the lifestyle of a retired Japanese grandpa, so hit me up if you want to chat about sumo, mahjong, or Godzilla. I’m a big fan of cooking and board games, and my current goal is to visit every prefecture in Japan. You’ll usually find me at “The Bar” losing at pool. Miyazaki is wonderful, you just need find your own rhythm here.