Can I renew my international driving permit when I go back to the states for the summer?
I got an international driving permit right before coming to Japan. I also brought everything I thought I…
Recommended ALT Reading: Conflict is Not Abuse (PDF link)
Book PDF: Conflict is Not Abuse: Overstating Harm, Community Responsibility, and the Duty of Repair (PDF) Summary article:…
Potential 2025 UK JET Applicant: Any advice?
Hi there guys I'm looking to apply to the 2025 UK Jet Programme, from what I understand the…
Financial support and options for helping with start up costs
Hey everyone! I'm an incoming JET who will be in Tokyo and am super excited for it! However…
For those in school/prefectural housing with incoming ALTs arriving the day your contract ends- what is your BOE doing about giving you a place to stay the last night of your contract?
Are they putting the incoming ALT in a hotel? Are they putting YOU in a hotel? According to…
Tatami Room Care?
My apartment has a tatami room which my pred told me serves as the bedroom. I did some…
Free time after Tokyo Orientation
I know the majority of both days will be spent at the orientation talks, but what about the…
Not sure if I should apply for Jet or go to Vietnam.
Hello, I’m trying to decide whether to teach in Vietnam or try for the Jet program this fall.…
Transferring money from JP Post Bank Cash Card to Revolut Account
Arriving this year and have a Revolut account which I normally use when out of the country (UK).…
Things to bring for a self intro lesson to classrooms?
I will teaching ES and JHS. Any recommendations would be much appreciated! ☺️ by lovealoneee
I’m a diagnosed epileptic will this effect my chances? And is there any advice on how I can get my prescription and its legality in Japan?
As stated I am a tonic clonic epileptic, other than that I an quite healthy. Stereotypically I don't…
VISA application – How to fill the “hotels or persons with whom applicant intends to stay” ?
In my departure location's document submission guide, it tells me to enter my contracting organization and prefecture, then…