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Leaving JET
It's amazing how much stuff you have accumulated in so little time. If you're like most JETs, after you've sorted out that which you will give/sell to your successor and that -
For Newbies
Be explicit. If there is something you know you don`t want to buy, then give your predecessor enough warning so that they can get rid of anything they can`t take home if no -
Food
Manners in Japan can be a mine field difficult to navigate with specific conventions associated with specific parts of the meal. In Japan, you say "itadakimasu" ("I gratefully receive") before eating, and "gochisosama (deshita)" ("Thank -
Driving
There are several roads into Wakayama City, but for those who live a long way off in the Southern part of the prefecture using the Hanwa Expressway is the fastest and easiest ways to get -
Money
Remember to request a cash ATM card and keep track of your account number and PIN until the bank book and cash card arrive. Most banks’ cash cards are for ATM transactions only; they are -
Home
The de facto motto of the JET programme "E.S.I.D – Every Situation Is Different", is used and sometimes abused to explain away differences between Japan and your home country. Nowhere is it more -
Legal Issues
What to do if you’re arrested in Japan? First of all, if at all possible, avoid getting arrested (or doing things that may get your arrested). With a near-100% conviction rate, chances are -
Telephony
Bearing in mind the confusing nature of train stations, the lack of road signs and the overall complexity of major cities like Tokyo, Osaka or almost anywhere, the convenience of having a keitai (携帯 -
Language & Culture
As an ALT, you've been hired to internationalize your little corner of Japan speaking in English (or whatever your language is) to every Japanese person you meet...right? While you could easily argue that -
Computing and Internet
Up until recently, buying a computer in Japan meant that you had to have a reasonable grasp of Japanese to be able to use it. Technology has crossed the language divide and now buying a -
Physical Health
In an emergency you can refer to your JET diary, it can be very useful in a number of situations. In case of serious injury call 119. If you call from your home phone they -
Language Resources
This is by no means a comprehensive list and there are tons of literature, materials and websites that can be found on Japanese language study. A bilingual monthly magazine (each paragraph is written in English -
General
Every prefecture employs either JETs or CIRs to be the Prefectural Advisors. There is also a Japanese PA representative appointed to assist Contracting Organisations. PAs assist JET participants in their area with questions relating to -
Driving Test
After passing your written test you will need to take a driving test. The test is conducted on a closed course in a mid-sized four door vehicle (when I say mid-size I mean -
Elementary
Start by picking a theme or topic for the class (fruits, animals, nature, school, shopping, etc.) and create a list of words/phrases. No more than 10 words and just 1 or two basic sentences -
Culture Shock
Culture shock comes directly from an initial lack of understanding of — and an inability to fit into — your new culture. No matter where you end up, your new home will inevitably be very different from -
Mental Health
The official line at CLAIR is that if you have a mental health issue, you are instructed to contact your CO and/or a mental health professional. The CO is the JET’s employer and -
Health
A Crash Course In Medical Japanese. If you do become unwell and need to take sick leave, then the following may be helpful Your JET diary has more detailed medical terminology (another reason to actually -
Getting Around
Traveling in Wakayama may be a little bit different than what you might expect when you first come to Japan. Instead of using lots of trains or buses, many of us are quite reliant on -
Leave
Many of your Japanese colleagues will not take sick leave when they are ill. You will probably go to school one day and see a couple of teachers wearing face masks and wondering if you -
Visa
At the Immigration Information Center in Osaka, you can get visa and immigration consultation in many different languages, including English, Korean, Chinese, and Spanish. Whether you visit in person, or give them a call or -
Taxes
One of the nice things about Japan is that the company takes care of the taxes. Your company (school, BOE) takes care of everything for you. Unfortunately, the same is not true for most other -
Getting a License
If you decide to stay in Japan for longer than a year, you will need to get a Japanese drivers license. A renewal of your international license is not allowed. The international license is valid -
Shopping
For some of you this may be your first paycheck for others maybe not. Either way you now have a well paying job, so you have to figure out where you're going to spend -
Junior High School
Before every class try as much as possible to be well prepared. Having a well thought out lesson plan worked out well in advance between yourself and the JTE incorporating each others ideas and suggestions
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