About Us
Wakayama JALT, or "Walt" as it is more affectionately known, is the local Wakayama chapter of JALT (the Japanese Association for Language Teaching). Started in 2006, Wakayama JALT is the newest member of the JALT family.
We are a diverse group of language educators and professionals at all levels, who share the goal of improving language education in Japan.
Thank you for stopping by. This site, like our chapter, is still growing, but we hope you will find things that may be of interest within these pages.
We also hope that you will keep coming back.
Our New Look: Streamlining
If you are revisiting our site, you may notice that we've undergone a little change in appearance. These changes are mostly cosmetic (though some are intended to reduce the file size and increase the download time); there are, however, a few structural changes. Some unused pages have been deleted, etc. The new content structure is explained below.
The process of redesigning these pages is on-going. Your opinions are most welcome. If you think something needs work or if something is missing, please let us know.
What's Inside
The “Events” page provides information about upcoming meetings, workshops and presentations, while the “Archives” page contains descriptions of past events. You will find brief abstracts for all presentations and workshops as well as detailed summaries of a few.
One page we hope you’ll visit is the "Membership" page because that’s where you can find out how you can join Wakayama JALT. And if you need more information, you can always contact us by email.
About Wakayama
Wakayama Prefecture is located south of Osaka on the Kii Peninsula. A lot of people think Wakayama is remote, Japanese hinterland, but its largest city, Wakayama City, is only about an hour's train ride from downtown Osaka and a short drive from Kansai International Airport.
Farther south, you can find the beaches and hot springs of Shirahama. The mountains to the north are home to Mt. Koya as well as other Sacred Sites of the Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range (a World Heritage site).
