Category Archives: News

MAY Events in Fukushima

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Felicity

April 30th~May 6th: Fukushima Ramen Show 2013 @ Kaiseizan Park, Jiyu Square, Koriyama City. From 10am~8pm. Famous Ramen restaurants from around Japan, Fukushima prefecture and Koriyama will be gathered in one place, so you can enjoy various types of unique ramen. … Continue reading →

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Approaching FuJET Events

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Felicity

FuJET events, as I’m sure you’re aware, are awesome fun. However, there is a lot of planning and organising involved, so most events require you to sign up and plan in advance. To make sure you mark them all down … Continue reading →

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FuJET visits Iris Gakuen

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Felicity

On Sunday, FuJET and friends made our first visit to Iris Gakuen for the year. We make several visits a year to the orphanage and enjoy time with the kids there. This weekend was Easter-themed. A big thanks as always … Continue reading →

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Fukushima Festivals – Golden Week / May 2013

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Anna

Looking for something to do now the weather is getting warmer? No plans yet for golden week? Here are a few events in Fukushima and neighboring prefectures that might be of interest to you:

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Order a Fukushima T-Shirt – new designs added! [E4F]

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Anna

Eyes For Fukushima (E4F) have opened up orders again for their Fukushima/Akabeko T-shirts! Including a new design, the Akabeko Bull.  Prices start from 1,500 yen, and proceeds go to help those affected by the 3/11 disaster in Fukushima. Visit Eyes … Continue reading →

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Eyes for Fukushima

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Dora

Eyes for Fukushima (E4F) is a non-profit organization founded by JET participants, Galileo Yuseco, Jason Ishida, and Brian Olumba in late January, 2012. The organization also encompasses the group of Assistant Language Teachers living in Fukushima that actively participate in … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Fukushima, new JETs! Easing your concerns…

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Anna

  Hey soon-to-be Fuku JETs! Soon we will be sending out a Welcome Guide for Fukushima to your houses chock full of awesome advice and insider information, but before we send that out, I wanted to address radiation concerns sooner … Continue reading →

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Fukushima Fair Fantastic!

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Anna

By Emma Gibson On March 20th, the Tokyo International Forum (near Tokyo Station) hosted the Fukushima Exchange Fair (がんばろう！福島大交流) to support our amazing prefecture.   The fair showcased the sights, local crafts, foods, onsen and unique experiences that Fukushima has to offer. … Continue reading →

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Deep Thoughts, by Gene Lyu

Posted on August 11, 2011 by JD

I’m amazed at the fact that it’s already been a year since I first came to Fukushima.  Yet sometimes, I find it difficult to believe that it’s only been a year.  What does that even mean, you ask?  I have … Continue reading →

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Welcome to All the Newcomers to Fukushima

Posted on July 12, 2011 by JennySmidge

In these intervening months between the historic magnitude nine earthquake that rocked our world on March 11th 2011 and the date set for a new group of inspired and excited JETs to come to Fukushima in August, one thing had … Continue reading →

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