http://www.sagajet.com SagaJET is a resource for JETs in Saga as well as those wanting to know more about this Japanese prefecture. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:47:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en So I learned from experience today that contrary to previous reports, one CANNOT put "as many coins as you like"  in the ATM for a deposit.  The machine freaks out and sort of goes catatonic, shrieking as it shuts down. You have to call a person and they explain to ... http://www.sagajet.com/depositing-coins-at-saga-bank AMAZING RACE: SAGA Application forms are available here (PDF) or here (Word). Please note that the race format is subject to change-- for example, we may randomly mix teams. Use the PDF version if you just want to quickly fill in and print the form for delivery or fax. The Word document ... http://www.sagajet.com/amazing-race-saga-applications-online By now you know that in Japan, the school year starts in April and a few teachers leave at the end of March, with new ones rotating in to replace them. The holidays are dead if you are not vacationing. Likewise, the first week of school will be a testing time ... http://www.sagajet.com/easing-into-the-new-school-year Do you ever get those blue "notice of redelivery" cards in your mailbox? Here is a blog with step-by-step instructions to get your package redelivered on your terms. http://melt-in-japan.blogspot.com/2008/02/rescheduling-deliveries-in-japan.html http://www.sagajet.com/po-help-getting-packages-redelivered This past Saturday I went to Hita City in Oita to see their hina matsuri (aka girl's day aka doll festival) dolls. it was pretty sweet! there is a nice old part of town (a little touristy but meh) where all of the cute shops have their dolls displayed as ... http://www.sagajet.com/hina-dolls-in-hita On Sunday, March 2nd, there's going to be a 'Samurai parade' taking place in Saga city. People are assembling at 7.30-8.30am in the gym of the Fuzoku Elementary school, next to the Saga Castle History Museum in Saga City and will be taking to the streets donned in feudal attire ... http://www.sagajet.com/samurai-parade Happy Chinese New Year! So here is a quick note for those of you looking for the 脱退一時金裁定請求書 (Pension Lump Sum Withdrawal Form): There is information about this on the CLAIR website, in addition to the GIH (the General Information Handbook that you have no doubt lost by now ;o) ... http://www.sagajet.com/pension-refund-information When: 7th,8th+10th of March Where: ＊Nippon Budokan Training Center　582 Sawakura, Katsuura Citｙ, Chiba 　　　　　　＊International Budo University　841 Shinga, Katsuura City There will be lectures in both English and Japanese on topics such as ancient martial arts techniques, the influence martial arts ... http://www.sagajet.com/20th-international-martial-arts-seminar-tokyo We are now recruiting dedicated volunteers to join the Saga JET Habitat for Humanity 2008 Trip! Wondering where to go and what to do during your Golden Week holidays? Why not join the Saga JET Habitat for Humanity 2008 group? Support the global community and build homes for low income earners ... http://www.sagajet.com/habitat-for-humanity-2008 Feeling stressed? Overworked? Having difficulty sleeping? Needing an energy boost? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, then you should consider getting a massage to release those weary muscles, help your body's circulation, and improve your overall well-being. Yuri Sakaguchi, Spa Director and Therapist at the Heaka ... http://www.sagajet.com/word-of-mouth-heaka-massages-are-the-shiatsu