Letters of Hope from Around the World to Japan

Hope Letters Press Release

1,000 hope letters from around the world made available to classrooms and evacuation centres across Japan

Ottawa, Canada — April 11, 2011 — Hope Letters announces the online publication of 1,000 letters in both English and Japanese submitted by schools and people from around the world to convey hope and support to students across Japan.  The letters are published today to mark one month since the tragic events of March 11, 2011 and the start of a new school term across Japan.  Notice of publication have been sent to 4,000 English teachers in Japan, Japanese teacher networks, cultural centres, Japanese media, international media and Japanese volunteer centres coordinating relief distribution to evacuation centres.

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Life as a new JET

Remember your first days and months in Japan? We invited current JETs to describe their experiences, and they answered. Here’s our first submission.

By Lester Carreon, Nobeoka, Miyazaki

In the beginning, I felt apprehensive about starting my new life in Japan. However, once I arrived in Nobeoka, I started seeing things in a different light.

I discovered that the people in my city are very friendly and welcoming. I can say “konnichiwa” and expect one back in return every time. The weather is nice and warm in my city.

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