Last but certainly not least are the C-Group people. Someone, please throw a party so we can meet them!
Browsing Posts published in August, 2007
So we were offline today because Dreamhost was having problems with their computers in L.A.
The good news is that now (and actually during the problem) you can access SagaJET’s lovely wisdom on your cell phone!
“Where’s that onsen they were talking about?”
“What time does the event start?”
“What kind of restaurants are in Saga?”
Just point your phone to http://www.sagajet.com or scan the barcode below:
On Sunday 26th of this month, the annual Dragon boat race is going to be held at the Kasegawa reservoir near to Saga city. Every year, over 50 boats compete for a prize of 100,000yen with each boat consisting of 16 people (1 skipper, 1 ‘rudder’, and 14 people furiously paddling). It seems that each year there’s a good few teams of JETs competing and it’s hoped that this year will be no different. So I’m trying to help assemble two boats worth of people. If you’re interested, please mail me at: 
There will also be a ‘practice day’ on Saturday 18th 1-3pm, for everyone to fine tune their paddling technique. Although there is a competive element, the main point of the race is to get people together and have a good time. So I think it’ll be a good chance for not just JETs to get together, but also to meet some of Saga’s finest Japanese peeps.
A bit late, perhaps, but for the last procrastinators, an extra boost: http://www.freewebs.com/kumamoto_electro/ustaxinfo.htm
The best part is the sample forms they’ve included. I think some of the information is dated, but the pictures help a LOT for the 2555EZ.
For your 2555EZ, a date calculator. Be sure to check the “include the end date” box: http://www.timeanddate.com/date/duration.html
According to the 2006 instructions, you are supposed to figure your salary in US dollars based on the historic rates for each payday.
You can do that here: http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic
Basics. Good for newbies or potential Saga JETs
Please give them a warm welcome at the party on the 10th.
Check your email or the forums for more information.
Original forums post here.
From Nirav:
As some of you may already know, the weekend of August 4th is the annual “Sakae no Kuni Matsuri” festival here in Saga City. (More info, in Japanese, here ) On the night of the 5th, there will be a big dancing procession along the main street in Saga (the one that goes from the station to Kencho), and we at the Saga City International Relations Association would love for you to come take part!
We’ve got a bunch of Yukata (summer kimono) and depending on how many of you sign up we should have enough for everyone to wear during the dance. Although I personally won’t be the CIR in charge anymore, it’ll also be a good opportunity for you all to meet my successor, Kevin, who will be among the group A JETs.
When: Sunday, August 5th 17:00
Where: Meet at I-Square Building, just south of Saga Station
How to Sign-Up: Send an email to sagakokusai at yahoo.co.jp
Please give them a big welcome at the welcome party on August 3rd.
