COMMUNITY
JAYD Community
A Discord information hub where people in Japan and the Arab region, students and professionals alike, exchange information and connect through events and language pairs.
About JAYD Community
An information hub run by JAYD for people in Japan and the Arab region to connect with each other. Whether or not you have joined the Annual Conference, and whether you are a student or a professional, you can exchange information, share events and connect with people on both sides. We run it as a year-round space connecting Japan and the Arab region, not only during the conference season.
- Who can join
- People in Japan or the Arab region, or anyone interested in the other region (students and professionals alike; no prior JAYD experience needed)
- Format
- A Discord server (online)
- How to join
- Invitation only. Apply through the form, and we will send you an invitation once we have reviewed it. You must agree to the Community Rules (PDF) to apply.
- Run by
- PR Department, JAYD Organizing Committee
What You Can Do
Exchange Information
Share questions and information with each other about culture, language, society, study abroad and work in Japan and the Arab region. People in Japan can learn about the Arab region, and people in the Arab region about Japan, from a local perspective.
Event Announcements
Alongside announcements of JAYD events and the Annual Conference, members on both sides share information about events related to Japan and the Arab region.
Connections Across Generations and Affiliations
Students and professionals in Japan and the Arab region can connect beyond their universities, workplaces and countries of residence.
Server Structure and Languages
So that members from Japan and the Arab region can gather in the same place, there is a shared space for everyone and lounges for each language. Every lounge is visible to all members.
A Space Connecting Japan and the Arab Region
English is the default language, and posts in Japanese and Arabic are also welcome. Everyone shares casual conversation, culture and language, study abroad and work, and questions about Japan and the Arab region.
Japanese Lounge
A space for conversation in Japanese, with information on the Arab region, study sessions, and learning support for people studying Japanese. Members from the Arab region can also read it, and contributions from Japanese learners are welcome.
Arabic Lounge
A space for conversation in Arabic and English, with information on the Arab region and learning support for people studying Arabic. Members in Japan can also read it, and questions from Arabic learners are welcome.
Digest and Events
Highlights from each lounge are summarized and shared in Japanese and English. You will also find partner matching for Japanese–Arabic/English language exchange, Annual Conference announcements, event announcements and proposals for new events.
A translation bot assists in the announcements channel and the space connecting Japan and the Arab region. The application form asks which languages you would like to use and where you are based, and after you join, we set your language and location roles.