Hello as always! 
We have entered the coldest part of fall - soon turning to winter and entering the holiday season. MAJET urges all its members to change their tires, buy warm clothes, and get ready to stay cozy in this chilly season. Last weekend, on November 16th, MAJET members embarked on a newly opened Olle Trail in Tagajo. We were able to see parts of Tagajo that many members weren't previously familiar with. The autumn leaves were beautiful and bright, contrasting perfectly against the bright blue sky. 

​   These memories are perfectly encapsulated by these edits by Angie! 

   We are also hosting a food drive in Miyagi now, from November 17th - December 19th. If you're interested in donating, please contact us at our email or contact a MAJET committee member! 

​Two New Olle Hiking Courses Opening – Join MAJET and Explore Miyagi!
What is an Olle Trail?
Excerpt from the Asia Trails Conference website:
The Olle trekking courses, which originated on Jeju Island in South Korea, take their name from the Jeju dialect word meaning "a narrow alleyway leading from the street to a house." The appeal of Olle lies in the ability to intimately experience nature, such as coastlines and mountains, and the alleyways of local homes, allowing you to walk at your own pace and enjoy the surroundings.
Courses are typically 10km and rated as beginner friendly.
Two New Trails Opening
Miyagi currently boasts five Olle trekking courses and this November, two brand new ones will open!
November 15th – Zao / Togatta Hot Spring Trail Course
You'll stroll through beautiful natural highlands, gaze upon the grand Zao mountain range, and discover the area's rich history, daily life, culinary delights, and soothing onsen.
November 16th – Tagajo Trail Course
This course takes visitors through famous poetic landmarks such as the Noda no Tamagawa and Ukishima before arriving at the National Treasure Tagajo Stele and the reconstructed South Gate of Tagajo Castle.
MAJET representatives will be attending both days, so join us for one or both hikes for an unforgettable adventure!
How Do I Apply?
Advance registration for each course is required. You can join us for one course or both courses. Just make sure to fill out the following registration forms.
Zao / Togatta Hot Spring Trail Course
Tagajo Trail Course – Note: This course has three different start times. Under “Scheduled Time,” please select priority for Group 1.
Registration Deadline: November 7th (for both courses)
Transportation
Closer to the event, MAJET will help coordinate carpooling. If you’re interested, please contact us at [email protected] or through our official LINE group chat.
Each course also has parking, as well as train and bus access for those arranging their own transportation.
We’ll meet at 9:50 AM on both days.
What Should I Bring?
Lunch, Water and Snacks
Hiking Clothes, a Rain Jacket, Boots
Sun Protection
Cash For Food Stalls and Souvenirs
Contact
Interested in joining us? Need more information? Please contact Miyagi.ajet.net or send a message to our Official LINE Group chat.
We hope to see you on the trails this November!

  Happy 2025 from MAJET!

    Wow, it's been awhile since we were able to write any updates on this blog. We apologize for the long hiatus and are so excited to get events, posts, and more put out to the community here. In 2024, we had some fun events - our first meeting at Ceskoya after the long silent streak was a lot of fun! The Halloween get together, Thanksgiving Potluck, and Pageant of Starlight were great too. Of course, we are all getting used to these events again (both planning and attending!) and learning a lot with each event. We hope to continue to improve the quality of our meetings in 2025! 

   Our first event of 2025 was a wonderful Ski trip out in Zao. MAJET members were able to learn new skills, flex their winter sports muscles, and make memories! Check out the photos below. 

Speaking of photos - Do you have any beautiful pictures of Miyagi Prefecture you'd like to see on the website? We are working to spruce this site up a little and add images of our very own Miyagi. I know we have some wonderful photographers in this community - please let us know! 

​Stay safe and don't catch a cold!

written by Jayne Dinh

Welcome to Miyagi everyone! Congratulations! You finally made it!  ​ I'm happy to welcome you to Miyagi! Miyagi and MAJET has a lot to offer you from hiking in the Ou Mountain range, beautiful cherry blossoms, to just the basic Trivia Nights! We hope you are just as excited as we are to meet you! Miyagi JETs are really one-of-a-kind and we're known for being super friendly so don't be afraid to say hi!  

 If you're looking to get familiar with your placement and area, please check out our new Area Guides! We also have helpful articles written by fellow JETs to help you get accustomed to life in Japan! As for our other means of communication, please check out our Facebook, Instagram, or just email us at [email protected].  Stop by and say hi and ask questions! 

Due to the ongoing pandemic, we have had difficulties hosting IRL events. To compensate, we hosted several online events that we're quite popular. Hopefully by the time you arrive we will be able to host events like we did in the past! I'm looking forward to meet you!  See you in a few months! 

WELCOME TO THE RICE FIELDS Y'ALL!