Where were you in Japan as a JET and when?
I was placed as an ALT in Kyotanabe, Kyoto Prefecture, from 2015-2017. I was very fortunate to have been placed in Kyoto, with its rich history and culture. Kyotanabe is located to the south of Kyoto, about 20 minutes away from the city by express train.
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Where were you in Japan as a JET and when?
I was assigned to Obama City in Fukui Prefecture. Nestled between lush green mountains and the Sea of Japan, Obama was a great rural location. As a prefectural JET, I also taught in the neighboring town of Ōi and Natashō Village during an era, when JETs from English speaking countries were ...READ MORE »
Van Milton on Tourism in Kyoto
In this interview Van Milton (Okayama, 2008-2013) he shares insights into travel and tourism, both post COVID and in general, along with his experience living in Japan.
Get to Know Megan Doi (Yamanashi-ken, 2013-2017) of Great Lakes JETAA
Megan has a Master’s in International Education Management and is currently working at ...READ MORE »
Where were you in Japan as a JET and when?
I was placed as an ALT in Shimokitayama Village, Nara Prefecture, from 2015 to 2017. Shimokita has a population of a little less than a thousand people, and is located in the far southeastern corner of the prefecture, right next to Kumano City in Mie. It’s far from everything and way ...READ MORE »
Where were you in Japan as a JET and when?
I was an ALT in Joetsu-shi (prefectural high school ALT for two years) and Myoko Kogen (municipal junior high school ALT for one year) in Niigata 2004-2007.
What sparked your interest in applying for the JET program?
The opportunity to travel, experience the wonderful culture and food of Japan, and to see ...READ MORE »
Where were you in Japan as a JET and when?
I lived in Soma-shi, Fukushima-ken from 1989-91.
What sparked your interest in applying for the JET program?
I had a couple of friends from college already on the JET Program and one of my best friends was getting ready to move to Japan. One night over a couple of beers he asked "Why ...READ MORE »
Where were you in Japan as a JET and when?
I was a 2015 - 2020 JET in Tokyo. I did all five years as a full-fledged unicorn in a private junior and senior high school in northern Tokyo.
What sparked your interest in applying for the JET program?
I had the most wonderful Japanese teachers and classmates at Brandeis University. After ...READ MORE »
Where were you in Japan as a JET and when?
I was in Ichikawa-shi, Chiba-ken, from August 1, 1989 until July 31, 1990.
What sparked your interest in applying for the JET program?
My father was interested in Japan from as far back as I can remember and, though he never actually made it there, he studied Japanese at the Middlebury Language ...READ MORE »
Where were you in Japan as a JET and when?
I taught at Wako Koksusai High School as a proud Saitama JET from 1997 - 1999.
What sparked your interest in applying for the JET program?
I had job interviews for Wall Street banks and large corporations, but decided halfway through my senior year at Morehouse College that a) I wanted ...READ MORE »
By Ryan Hata
My name is Ryan Hata and I was an ALT on JET from 2014-2017 in Tottori-ken teaching at Aoya High School. As a fourth-generation Japanese American (father’s side) and fifth-generation Chinese American (mother’s side) born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, my heritage mainly consisted of food and celebrating larger events related to my ethnic cultures. For example, I ...READ MORE »
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