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Tag Archives: JET Interview

Interview: Cameron Manning Clemons – Nagahama, Shiga (2009-2011)

Posted by Jessyca Livingston

Where were you in Japan as a JET and when? I was in Nagahama, Shiga from 2009-2011. What sparked your interest in applying for the JET program? I have been interested in Japanese culture since I was a child and studied Japanese in college. I actually traveled to Nagahama in high school on a class trip and met JETs working there at the ...READ MORE »

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Interview: Sarah Stout – Hokuto, Yamanashi (2009-2014)

Posted by Jessyca Livingston

Where were you in Japan as a JET and when I was placed in the gorgeous, rural town of Hokuto, Yamanashi from 2009-2014. Located in the very north of Yamanashi, Hokuto is bordered by Nagano prefecture and is nestled within the Yatsugatake mountain range. So, in addition to having a very clear view of Mt. Fuji, Hokuto has stunning views of ...READ MORE »

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Interview: Lynn Miyauchi – Obama, Fukui (1990-1993)

Posted by Jessyca Livingston

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 »

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Episode 22: Interview with Lily Sun (Ishikawa, 2015-2017)

Posted by Jessyca Livingston

Where were you in Japan as a JET and when? I was placed in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, at the base of the Noto Peninsula. I lived there from 2015-2017. What sparked your interest in applying for the JET program? I really loved studying Japanese and my professor talked about it once in class. I really wanted to live in Japan someday and I ...READ MORE »

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Episode 21: Interview with Jayson Madara (Nara-ken, 2015-2019)

Posted by Jessyca Livingston

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 »

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Episode 18: Interview with George Rose (Soma-shi, Fukushima-ken, 1989-1991)

Posted by Jessyca Livingston

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 »

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Episode 14: Interview with Ben Green (Saitama, 1997-1999)

Posted by Jessyca Livingston

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 »

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Episode 12: Interview with Bahia Simons-Lane (Numata-shi, Gunma, 2005-2007)

Posted by Jessyca Livingston

Where were you in Japan as a JET and when? I was a JET in Gunma Prefecture from 2005-2007. I taught at an all girls’ high school and then after JET worked at the prefectural board of education for one year. .eic-frame-6458 { width: 724px; height:314px; background-color: #ffffff; border: 4px solid #ffffff; }.eic-frame-6458 .eic-image { border: 4px solid #ffffff; } What sparked your ...READ MORE »

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Alumni Interview Series – Episode 8: Emily Rich (Sakata, Yamagata, 2017-2020)

Posted by Jessyca Livingston

Where were you in Japan as a JET and when? I lived on the coast of the Sea of Japan in Sakata City in Yamagata Prefecture from 2017-2020. What sparked your interest in applying for the JET program? I feel like this is a long story. I got my BA in Japanese at the University of Mount Union, and the JET Program ...READ MORE »

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Alumni Interview Series – Episode 3: Doug Sikora (Ofunato, Iwate, 1992-1994)

Posted by Jessyca Livingston

As part of our partnership with the Japan Society Boston, we are sharing excerpts of interviews with JET alumni on our social media and blog. We will work our way down Japan and share interviews with participants from all 47 prefectures! Episode 3: Iwate Interview with Doug Sikora. Where were you in Japan as a JET and when? Iwate-Ken, Ofunato-shi, Sakari-cho. August 1st, 1992 – ...READ MORE »

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