Author: Nadine Bukhman

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Get To Know Your JETAA Toronto Executive!

We’re just one month into the 2011/2012 year for JETAA Toronto, and this year’s executive committee has already been toiling away in their lair, concocting plans and crafting excellent events, fundraisers and activities.

You may be wondering: who is this crew? This cabal? This league of distinguished gentlemen and gentlewomen? Well, wonder no longer. Continue reading to find out everything you wanted to know about your JETAA Toronto team, but just didn’t care to ask.

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Letter from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan to JETAA Toronto

Letter from Mr. Naoki Murata, Director-General, Public Diplomacy Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan to JETAA Toronto

To : JETAA Toronto(JET Programme Toronto Alumni Association)

April 20,2011

More than one month has passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake has hit the nation. I extend my heartfelt sympathy to all the people who have suffered as a result of this disaster, both Japanese nationals and non-Japanese including JET Programme participants, and their families.

I understand that JETAA chapters across Canada are working for the earthquake relief efforts in Japan by means of a series events including the very successful JETAA Toronto JAPAN BENEFIT PARTY which was held on April 1. I extend my heartfelt thanks for such assistance from your organization. I am grateful for the fact that many JET alumni have prayed for Japan and extended support to us. I am deeply impressed by the warm encouragement.

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Global PechaKucha Day: Inspire Japan

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Event: Global PechaKucha Day – INSPIRE JAPAN

When: Sat, Apr 16, 7pm-10pm

Where: Design Exchange DX, 234 Bay Street Toronto, ON M5J 2W4

On April 16, PechaKucha Night Toronto will be joining 100s of cities around the world and holding a ‘Global PechaKucha Day – Inspire Japan’ event. These events will be broadcasted to the world and Japan on multiple Ustreams.

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Restaurant Review: Sakaye

By Kaki Narh

The general consensus was if you ignored the 50’s diner infrastructure and faced away from the flat screen tv broadcasting a hockey game, you would be forgiven for mistaking that you were in Japan eating in a typical Japanese restaurant. Sakaye, in the city of Cambridge in the Waterloo region, might be thousands of kilometres away from that favourite eating establishment in Japan, but the food, décor and friendliness of the staff will most likely leave you feeling natsukashii.

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An Interview With J.M. Frey

By Lindsay Tsuji

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Former JET and Toronto-based author J.M. Frey was first inspired to write her latest novel in an onsen in Fukuoka. She eventually managed to accomplish her dream of publishing a novel before she was 30.

Since returning to Canada, Frey has completed a master’s degree in communications and currently works for the Writers Guild of Canada as a researcher. Frey has kept busy by getting involved with the Toronto Geek Community, co-hosting a podcast on DorkShelf.com, and appearing on TV as an expert in fandom culture.

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Academic Manager Position

Pacific Language Institute (PLI) – A Kaplan Company – is looking for a dynamic Academic Manager to lead and grow PLI’s academic team and program. 

Our strong academic focus is what sets Pacific Language Institute apart. We offer a dynamic and exciting selection of programs. The PLI English school curriculum has been developed and continuously improved since we started over 20 years ago and can be customized to fit students’ specific needs or goals.

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