Okinawa JALT

05/07/2026

Conference proposal site here:
https://sites.google.com/view/joinokinawa/okinawa-jalt?fbclid=IwY2xjawS3RpVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFDejdVVXJwVVN4MU5rb1E0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqTOoWf4lWO9AOkfVHy9LiiH7JqOlDf7YB4HqM0Ai3hqDlyFu0RwvKVQtrzG_aem_2kUXaps_audTU12rrUxang

05/07/2026

01/07/2026

October Conference site here:
https://sites.google.com/view/joinokinawa/okinawa-jalt

26/06/2026

Okinawa JALT YouTube Channel is running again!

Welcome to the official YouTube channel for the Okinawa Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT). Our mission is to promote excellence in language learning and teaching within the Okinawa community. Here, you will find recordings of our monthly meetings, insights from guest spea...

17/06/2026

🎌 Okinawa JALT Global Summit — Call for Proposals!
🌟 Innovations in Language Education
📍 Naha, Okinawa, Japan
📅 October 9–11, 2026 (Friday–Sunday)

Hosted by the Okinawa Chapter of JALT, this year's conference explores:
✦ Technology in ELT
✦ Local Culture & Global Context
✦ Interdisciplinary Studies

📝 PROPOSAL DEADLINE: July 31, 2026
Submit online via Google Form
🔗 https://sites.google.com/view/joinokinawa/okinawa-jalt

🎤 PRESENTATION OPTIONS
• Conference Presentation (In-Person) — 20 min talk + 5 min Q&A (Fri & Sat)
• Poster Presentation (In-Person) — 45-min interactive session (Sat & Sun) | A0 portrait
• Digital Presenter — Pre-recorded video, open to everyone, no travel required!

💴 REGISTRATION FEES
🏝️ Okinawa JALT Member — ¥5,000
🇯🇵 JALT National Member — ¥7,000
👤 Non-Member — ¥10,000
🎓 Student / Retiree — FREE
💻 Digital Presenter (all) — ¥4,000

🥁 BONUS: The conference is held during the 56th Naha Great Tug-of-War Festival — a UNESCO-recognized event!

🏨 BOOK YOUR HOTEL EARLY! Naha hotels fill up extremely fast during the festival weekend. We strongly recommend securing your accommodation as soon as possible.

Questions? Visit our website or reach out to the Okinawa JALT chapter.
🔗 https://sites.google.com/view/joinokinawa/okinawa-jalt

06/06/2026

The University of the Ryukyus is looking for a Ryukyuan languages specialist who can also teach English:
Application deadline June 10
Online application possible
*After the expiration of two 5-year review-based contracts & depending on work performance, etc., continued employment as a faculty member with no fixed term may be possible.
See JREC posting for more details:

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15/05/2026

As we approach the 10th anniversary of Okinawa JALT PanSIG, we're very proud of the considerable funds we were able to donate after the conference toward struggling families & especially children.
things forward!!!