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Restaurant Review: Sakaye

By Kaki Narh

The general consensus was if you ignored the 50’s diner infrastructure and faced away from the flat screen tv broadcasting a hockey game, you would be forgiven for mistaking that you were in Japan eating in a typical Japanese restaurant. Sakaye, in the city of Cambridge in the Waterloo region, might be thousands of kilometres away from that favourite eating establishment in Japan, but the food, décor and friendliness of the staff will most likely leave you feeling natsukashii.

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An Interview With J.M. Frey

By Lindsay Tsuji

JM Frey Photo

Former JET and Toronto-based author J.M. Frey was first inspired to write her latest novel in an onsen in Fukuoka. She eventually managed to accomplish her dream of publishing a novel before she was 30.

Since returning to Canada, Frey has completed a master’s degree in communications and currently works for the Writers Guild of Canada as a researcher. Frey has kept busy by getting involved with the Toronto Geek Community, co-hosting a podcast on DorkShelf.com, and appearing on TV as an expert in fandom culture.

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Academic Manager Position

Pacific Language Institute (PLI) – A Kaplan Company – is looking for a dynamic Academic Manager to lead and grow PLI’s academic team and program.

Our strong academic focus is what sets Pacific Language Institute apart. We offer a dynamic and exciting selection of programs. The PLI English school curriculum has been developed and continuously improved since we started over 20 years ago and can be customized to fit students’ specific needs or goals.

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March 2011 Newsletter & Earthquake Update

Nadine Bukhman
March 20, 2011
JETAA News

Our JETAA Toronto March 2011 Newsletter is now out.

Follow the above link to read about our big benefit fundraiser for earthquake relief in Japan and much more…

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JETAA Ottawa Japan Fundraising Event

Dear Friends of Japan,

On March 11, 2011, a powerful 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Honshu, Japan, followed by a powerful tsunami. Hundreds of thousands have been displaced from their homes and the death toll in Miyagi prefecture alone is predicted to reach more than 10,000. During this difficult time, all of our friends and families in Japan are in our thoughts.

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