We Are Tomodachi Spring / Summer 2017

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31Participating in a local festival in Ichinomiya.1. Alessandra holds a wine seminar for Ichinomiya residents. 2. With colleagues of the International Group of Ichinomiya City Hall. 3. Broadcasting a show for a community FM station.Ichinomiya CityAichi Pref.Chubu Centrair International AirportChubu Centrair International AirportAbout the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) ProgrammeThe Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme began in 1987 with the goal of promoting grass-roots international exchange between Japan and other nations, and is now one of the world’s largest international exchange programs. JET participants are placed in every region of Japan and work in one of three positions: assistant language teachers (ALTs), coordinators for international relations (CIRs), or sports exchange advisors (SEAs). In 2016, the JET Programme welcomed 4,952 participants, and currently there are approximately 62,000 alumni from 65 countries living in all parts of the world. 132The JET Programme official websitehttp://jetprogramme.org/en/