The Shibukawa Belly Button Festival has been held since 1984 with "Japan's Bellybutton" as the theme, because Shibukawa City is located in the center of the Japanese islands.
The town of Ikaho, just outside Shibukawa, has deep historical ties to the Kingdom of Hawai'i, and each year they celebrate by inviting performers from Hawai'i to showcase their talent alongside local performers at the Ikaho Hawaiian Festival.
ITS FESTIVAL SEASON! Our loved Numata festival is coming back this August 3rd til 5th.
Voted the best float festival in Northern Kanto, the Shibukawa Float Festival is a three day event where participating towns send lavishly decorated floats to parade through the city.
This year marks the 49th anniversary of the Takasaki Summer Festival, an event which includes dashi floats, portable shrines, giant daruma and fireworks.
Come along to an Irish Pub and catch up with JETs from around Gunma. No reservations needed, just show up if you want.
Gunma Games is the ultimate 運動会 experience for all ALTs, CIRs, and foreign residents living in Gunma Prefecture. The day consists of various challenges, events, and games where you will compete to win points for your team. You do not have to be an athlete to compete however – there are plenty of events to go around. The team with the most points will win the ultimate prize – THE GOLDEN CABBAGE! 🏆
Ikaho Festival takes place from September 18-20 in the hot spring town just outside Shibukawa. Festivities start on September 18 with the Roka Festival, a tea ceremony held in memory of Tokutomi Roka, a Japanese writer and philosopher. Water is drawn from the hot spring source to give thanks for the amazing quality and abundance […]
GAJET is proud to present the first ever Tenjin Lodge weekend! This is the perfect opportunity to explore the beautiful nature of Minakami and meet new people, making it the ideal event for new JETs and veterans alike.
⭐️It’s Halloween time, we’re having a bash, wear your best costume to our fun Monster Mash!⭐️
For this month's R U Free Friday, we're moving things over to the Music Bar Stairway in Maebashi. Come join us in Rose Avenue for a spooky night -- costumes and candy welcome! AND THERE'S A DJ!
Save the date! More info coming soon.
Come along to an local bar and catch up with JETs from around Gunma. No reservations needed, just show up if you want and enjoy yourself!
Hey everyone! Takasaki will be hosting their yearly fireworks again this year. Feel free to join GAJET as we enjoy one of the best fireworks shows in Gunma!
Come along to an local bar and catch up with JETs from around Gunma. No reservations needed, just show up if you want and enjoy yourself!
The AJET Welcome Outlands Party will be held on September 28th and 29th in Tokamachi!
Looking for a fun, laid-back way to catch up with fellow ALTs and make new connections? Join us for RUFF (R U Free Friday?) — a monthly gathering where we relax over casual drinks at a local bar in Gunma.
Join us this October for an invigorating hike up Mount Koasama! This 4.0-km out-and-back trail, located near Kitasaku, Nagano, offers stunning views and a moderately challenging adventure.
t’s time for our Tenjin Lodge ALT retreat again, and this time it’s going to be spooky! Just like last year, we will be holding an overnight retreat at Tenjin Lodge in Minakami, run by the wonderful Kieren and Bo.
