So you just finished your JET Program interview or an interview with another company… Just what went wrong or right? Did anything go badly at …
JET Blogs
The General Union
GU in Japan for Foreign Workers As an Assistant Language Teacher, Dispatch Teacher, and/or Eikaiwa Teacher, you have rights and protections – afforded to you …
Are You Too Old for the JET Program?
Every year someone asks if they are “too old” for the JET Program Whether you are 21 or 41, your age doesn’t really mean a …
The Waiting Game
Congratulations on Submitting Your JET Program Application! It’s not an easy or short process. You worked hard and struggled day and night. You sent endless …
3 Reasons Why You Won’t Make the JET Programme this Year
1) Too many applicants and not enough spaces Out of thousands of applications and interviews, only 2,091 made it in 2019. Chances are slim but …
Leaving and Packing for Japan
You Passed Your Interview! And made it on the shortlist! now it’s time to prepare for the embarkation of your new adventure! All your hard work …
Kumamoto Sightseeing
Kumamoto Prefecture lies in the heart of Kyushu. Formerly known as “Higo”, it is home to one of the world’s largest active volcanos, Mt. Aso. …
JET Programme Salary after Taxes
Financial literacy is the most important part of being a JET. So many ALTs overlook their finances and wonder why they are broke or not …
About the Authors
Brief Intro About the Authors: We are former JET (Japan Exchange Teaching) Program Alumni from the United States. For our JET experience, we both resided …