I’m Darsheka Ranchhod, a first-year ALT based in Fukue, one of the Goto Islands. I’m a New Zealander of Indian ethnic descent. Aotearoa is home…
Being a PoC in Japan: Emmanuel
I have never really understood the idea of being a ‘person of color,’ but being in Japan has taught me what it means in ways…
Being a PoC in Japan: Yeti
“You’re moving to Japan, huh? You know that you’re going to always be considered an outsider, right?” This is what I would often hear from…
February 2019 PA Newsletter
Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! This winter has been warm, hasn’t it? We have a lot to tell you about this month! The PAs will hold…
Apply for the 2019-2020 Working Committee
The application to apply for the 2019-2020 Working Committee is now officially open. The Working Committee is a team of eight ALTs across Nagasaki Prefecture…
January 2019 PA Newsletter
Happy New Year everyone! We hope you all enjoyed the winter holidays. Now that the reappointment deadline has passed, we’re both happy to say that…
August Newsletter from the PAs
Happy Summer Everyone! In our first newsletter as new Prefectural Advisors (PAs), read about: Welcome Orientation (Monday, Aug 27th) The Nagazasshi’s Welcome Party (Sat, Aug 25th)…
Sticking the Landing
Kicking ass and taking names in a new life When you roll up, moving into a new place, starting a new job, doing all…
June Newsletter from the PAs
Hello everyone, I hope this email finds you happy and healthy. Now that inter-school sports is done, rainy season is upon us, as is bug…
May Newsletter from the PAs
Hello and welcome to May! We hope that you are enjoying the warm weather. Rainy season will be upon us soon enough so be sure…