Charity Akita

The time has come to elect a new board for the 2019-2020 year. All members will be leaving Japan come July, excluding this tired old secretary, meaning all positions are open. Though our charter cites a preference toward folks who have regularly volunteered with Charity Akita, we will consider any and all applicants. If you have… Continue reading Join the Charity Akita Board for 2019-2020!

Prepare your bodhráns and fiddles! We are happy to announce our annual St. Patrick's Day party will be held on March 16th from 9pm-2am at Tigermore Pub in Akita City. There will be a cover charge of 1,500 yen - a portion of proceeds will go to the Akita public "greening" promotion committee. (Their website… Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day Party!

Starting in February, Charity will be officially hosting free English Cafes for the general public. Our next cafe is Feb. 24 from 15:00-18:00 at the Asahikita District Community Center.

We will be hosting our annual book swap at the 2018 Skills Development Conference. Feel free to bring books and take some home! (You do not have to donate books to take some books from our stock 😉 ) Reading, especially for teachers, is an important brain tickler that we adults sometimes forget when life… Continue reading English Books in Akita!

Officially announcing the annual Charity Akita 2018 Halloween Party! We are honored to once again be hosting our annual Halloween Party at Jamhouse for their final event before closing! We are sad to see Jamhouse go, but happy for all the great memories. This year Jamhouse is hiring special guest DJs KZA and TIMOTHY REAL LAB,… Continue reading Halloween Party 2018