The Amazing Race- Legend of Hyuna: The Surfboard of Destiny

March 9, 2016March 18, 2016

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The time has finally come for the Fifth Annual Amazing Race Miyazaki! This is one of our biggest events of the year. Some of you may already be familiar with the American TV show, The Amazing Race. The Amazing Race Miyazaki is loosely based around this televised competition, except that teams will follow clues which will take them to different “Quests” within the boundaries of Miyazaki City. This year, each Quest and their Clues are inspired by the world of video games, both old school and new. So hit your local arcade and get yourself ready to play. Continue reading →

Gokase Mountain Retreat

October 13, 2015October 14, 2015

Autumn is upon us, and what better way to enjoy the season than by spending time in nature? While fall colors can be hard to find in Miyazaki, there are some truly gorgeous gems if you know where to look. Sometimes a bit of exploring is all you need to discover someplace magical.

Lucky for you, MAJET has already done the scouting, and we’ve planned an amazing brand new event! See some of Miyazaki’s beautiful autumn leaves from a kayak and then visit a secluded mountain village for an ancient festival. Nature and culture—how can you go wrong?
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Farewell to Summer Beach Bash

September 4, 2015September 4, 2015

Hey, hey! School is back in session and the heat has begun to tone down. That means it’s time for the Annual MAJET Aoshima Beach Barbecue and Campout!

Join MAJET at Aoshima Beach on Saturday, September 26 as we gather for one last bit of summer fun! The party will begin at 3:00pm, and we’ll get the barbecue going around 6:00pm. In the morning, we can take a walk over to Aoshima Shrine. Continue reading →

Beach sports in the grey: our weekend in Sumie!

June 23, 2015August 1, 2016

While only 1mm of rain was forecasted, a full day of drizzle didn’t stop MAJET and OitaJET from coming together at Sumie beach last weekend to have a blast! Continue reading →

Beach party, cabins, and games: a joint OitaJET and MAJET summer event

May 23, 2015September 4, 2015

Summer is officially in the Kyushu air and we’ve come together with Oita JET to bring you the first event to celebrate the season’s arrival. Where else should one spend summer but by the beach?

On the weekend of June 13th and 14th, join Miyazaki AJET and Oita JET at Sumie beach, one of the best attractions in Nobeoka and a beach famous for its facilities, cleanliness, and clear waters. We will be renting either the cabins or the campgrounds at the Sumie Family Village, based on your stated preference! (Note: OitaJET and MAJET will be booking cabins separately, so your roommates will be your fellow Miyazakians.) Naturally, there will be barbeque grilling in the evening, so remember to bring your favourite foods and drinks!

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Call for Volunteers!

February 16, 2015July 24, 2015Leave a comment

We are proud to announce the Fourth Annual Amazing Race! It will be held on April 18th in Miyazaki City this year, so mark your calendars! (Please note that we originally had this planned for March, but have since changed the date to April!!)

The Amazing Race is an event based on the popular TV show (Japanese explanation here) of the same name. The yearly event was started by a group of ambitious JETs who came together to create an event that would combine the knowledge and intellect of both English and Japanese speakers by bringing together Japanese culture and a yearly theme. This year’s theme is still a secret (shhh! 😉 ), but past themes have been based on popular books, TV shows, and movies.

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