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5 Ways to Slow Down in Life
The lowest point of my time in Japan was directly after the JET Program. I worked for a travel agency here in Tokyo as an English-speaking consultant. While…
The Best Places for an Anime Pilgrimage Around the Kanto Area
It would be a bald-faced lie to say that a majority of people come to Japan because of anime. Many of us grew up watching shows like Sailor…
Dragon Ball Z, Sailor Moon, Spirited Away, Death Note, Dragon Ball
Boost Your Japanese Reading Level with These Sources
We’re all familiar with the language plateaus, the point where you feel like you’re not learning anything new. Which is probably great in the more advanced stages but…
Being in a Creative Community
Does anyone remember taking those career aptitude tests in grade school? If you’re unaware, many American schools like to give aptitude tests starting around age 9 or so…
Guide to Finding Plus-Size Clothes in Japan
It’s 2021 and you would think, it’d be easier to find more size-inclusive clothing anywhere in the world. Yet in Japan, it seems like if you’re bigger than…
The 5 Most Haunted Places in Japan
Japanese horror has become so acclaimed that it has its own dedicated category on streaming sites. The mix of frightening real details along with the historical relevance of…
Where to Buy a Halloween Costume in Japan
The Halloween tradition in Japan is still in its infancy compared to other countries. The ffirst Halloween celebration was in 2000 when Tokyo Disneyland hosted its first Halloween…
Saving, Networking, and Other Advice from Past JETs
If you’re a new JET, you’re hopefully packed and ready to embark on your new journey through Japan. The program is ripe with ample opportunity to expand your…
How to Survive in Rural Japan
The time has finally come to learn your placement for the program. While a lucky few of you will be placed in the center of or within a…
Guest Post: How to Apply to Grad School
By Nia Hamilton I don’t know about you, but somewhere in my second year on the JET Program, I started to get a little jealous of young teachers…