The YOKA

What’s The YOKA?
The YOKA is an English-language newsletter published by the Kumamoto Prefecture Tourism and International Policy Division with the help of current and former Kumamoto JETs. For current JETs, this is an opportunity not only to learn about some of the activities and events your fellow JETs are involved in, but also to get a glimpse of the what post-JET life is like from one of your senpai. Likewise, we hope The YOKA will give former Kumamoto JETs an idea of what current JETs are up to and help you maintain connection with the Kumamoto JET community.

What does ‘YOKA’ mean?
‘Yoka’ (よか) is Kumamoto dialect for ‘yoi’ (良い), which means ‘good’.

Want to Contribute?
We aim to issue The YOKA on a seasonal basis. Any and all contributions would be welcome. Whether you are a current or former Kumamoto JET, if you would like to write an article, contribute, or have any questions about The YOKA, please contact the PAs through our Google Forms survey. We would love to hear from you!

Send me The YOKA!
Currently, we send The YOKA to all current and former Kumamoto JETs by email. If you know of a current or former Kumamoto JET or anyone else who would like to receive The YOKA, or if your email address has changed and would like to receive The YOKA at a different address, please let us know through our Google Forms survey.

Spring & Summer 2023 Design: Trinh Tieu

Spring 2022 Design: Mary Painter	Summer 2022 Design: Veronica Vanessa	Fall 2022 Design: Jonathan Kling	Winter 2023 Design: Christina Streitz
Winter 2021 Design: Valeria Magallan	Spring 2021 Design: Jonathan Kling	Summer 2021 Design: Mary Painter	Fall & Winter 2022 Design: Christina Streitz
Winter 2020 (HQ) Design: Kira-Ann Hayashi ⠀	Spring 2020 Design: Valeria Magallan ⠀	Summer 2020 (HQ) Design: Mary Painter ⠀	Autumn 2020 (HQ) Design: Jonathan Kling
Winter 2019 (HQ) Design: George Leach ⠀	Spring 2019 (HQ) Design: Greg Corbett ⠀	Summer 2019 (HQ) Design: Alicia Lim ⠀	Autumn 2019 (HQ) Design: Jenifer Vosper ⠀
Winter 2018 (HQ) Design: George Leach ⠀	Spring 2018 (HQ) Design: Greg Corbett ⠀	Summer 2018 (HQ) Design: Chase Sutherland ⠀	Autumn 2018 (HQ) Design: Laura Sikoski ⠀
Winter 2017 Design: Richie Luu ⠀	Spring 2017 Design: Chase Sutherland ⠀	Summer 2017 Design: Sheridan Piltz ⠀	Autumn 2017 Design: Greg Corbett ⠀
Winter 2016 Design: Denise Wiley ⠀	Spring 2016 Design: Jemma Gallagher ⠀	Summer 2016 Design: George Leach ⠀	Autumn 2016 Design: George Leach ⠀
Winter 2015 Design: George Leach ⠀	Spring 2015 Design: Jemma Gallagher ⠀	Summer 2015 Design: Roland Carlos ⠀	Autumn 2015 Design: Rachel O’Hanlon ⠀
Winter 2014 Design: Valeria Reyes ⠀	Spring 2014 Design: Zachary Johnson ⠀	Summer 2014 Design: Valeria Reyes ⠀	Autumn 2014 Design: Valeria Reyes ⠀
Winter 2013 Design: Laura Turner	Spring 2013 Design: Ian O’Kidhain ⠀	Summer 2013 Design: Andrew August ⠀	Autumn 2013 Design: Zachary Johnson ⠀
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