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The JET Programme invites young people from around the world to participate in local internationalisation initiatives across Japan.
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Applications for the 2026-2027 JET Programme Application Cycle are now open! Visit jetprogramme.ca to learn more! JET Programme Information Sessions and Fall Recruit info. The JET Programme accepts applications once a year, so apply now! Deadline for the 2026-2027 Application Cycle is Friday November 13th, 2026 at 3PM EST. Go to secure.jetprogramme.ca to start your application today! #jetprogrammecanada #JETProgramme #WorkInJapan
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“Ohana” means family, and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten. Eight years ago, the JET Program brought my husband and me from Hawai’i to Japan, allowing us to build an entire network of “Ohana” at every single angle & step of our journey. Our chapters here have been defined by incredible people, vibrant traditions, and welcoming communities. Navigating the transition from my nursing background, we planted deep roots in Okinawa, finding a beautiful musical home in two local symphony orchestras, learning the traditional sanshin in the Nomura Ryu style, and performing with an international Eisa dance group at the Zento Eisa Matsuri. We also poured our hearts into giving back to our local community. I applied for microgrants to spread literacy by providing books to our neighborhood community and two of my main schools out of four, tutored students to three rare English contest victories for my base school, and served as an OKIAJET Event Coordinator and as a support volunteer for other married or parenting JET couples. I navigated pregnancy and childcare leave while raising our bilingual children in local Christian schools while also finding a spiritual home at a local Catholic church. We were even lucky enough to volunteer at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Road Cycling race, which later led to working with VIPs at the FIBA games in Okinawa in which I met the Slam Dunk Author!!! The most rewarding, full-circle moment came after my fifth year on JET, when I pivoted into a role strengthening English at a world-class science institution and elevating Medical English and nursing bonds between Hawai’i and Japan. From my healthcare roots at Straub and Kapi’olani Medical Centers to creating lasting meaningful connections, Mahalo Nui Loa, JET, and to every member of our Ohana, for making Okinawa our second home. If you want to start your own chapter, applications for the historic 40th Anniversary year open at the end of September and close in mid-November; check the official @jetprogramusa JET Programme channels to apply! 💕✨😬Follow me for more Okinawa/Japan/daily slice of life content!! #ArigatoJET #JETProgramme #OkinawaLife #Tokyo2020 #TeachInJapan
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40 années de souvenirs inoubliables ! Un immense merci au Programme JET @jet_programme de la part des membres du réseau JETAA France 🇫🇷♥️🇯🇵 Nous sommes plus de 300 Français à avoir pu travailler au sein de collectivités territoriales japonaises grâce au programme. Aujourd'hui, nous formons une communauté qui continue de promouvoir les relations d'amitié entre le Japon et la France. Rejoignez-nous ! #ArigatoJET #jetprogramme #travailjapon #travailleraujapon #relationsinternationales
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Applications Open for the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme ARTICLE IN BIO
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皆さんは、この夏をどのように過ごしましたか。楽しい旅行に行ったり、あるいは涼しい部屋の中でゆっくり過ごしましたか。先月、私は佐賀市の富士公民館地部コミュニティセンターと辻公民館で国際理解講座を行わせていただき、夏の最後まで佐賀市民の皆さんと楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。いずれの国際理解講座でも、ご参加くださった皆さんに、私の地元であるニューヨークや、日本とアメリカの違いと共通点、そして簡単な英語について紹介しました。 例えば、Googleマップを利用し、富士公民館地部コミュニティセンターに集まった幅広い年代の参加者の皆さんに、私の実家の近くにあるお気に入りのレストランを紹介したり、ニューヨーク市の中心であるマンハッタンを案内したりしました。特に印象に残っているのは、日本とアメリカの物価や食文化を比較した時に、皆さんから「へー！！」や「知らなかった！」などの反応をいただいたことです。皆さんに少しでもアメリカについて興味を持っていただき、国際理解を深めるきっかけになったのではないかと思います。 辻公民館では、アメリカの夏休みについてお話ししました。「アメリカ人は暑い夏をどのように過ごすのでしょうか？」というテーマを取り上げ、アメリカならではのアイスクリームや、海での遊び方などを紹介しました。小学生の皆さんが、興味深そうに話を聞いている様子を見て、ありがたい気持ちでいっぱいになりました。プレゼンテーションの後には、その日の暑さを忘れるために、子どもたちと一緒にボールゲームをしたり、水鉄砲で遊んだりしました。子どもたちの笑顔を見たり、楽しそうな笑い声を聞いたりして、私もとても癒されました。 この二つの国際理解講座は、私にとって本当に貴重な経験になりました。おかげさまで、今年も佐賀市でたく
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⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ A night of Okinawa in Singapore 🏖️🌺⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Welcome to the Traditional Okinawan Crafts Exhibition: Bonds Connecting the Ryukyu Kingdom to the Present!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ A special, limited-time-only exhibition at @japancreativecentre celebrating 60 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and Singapore 🇯🇵🇸🇬⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ I had the joy of being part of the opening ceremony where I shared some of my favourite spots, food, and memories from Okinawa. Seeing so many of you curious and excited about my favourite place in Japan made the night even more special⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣🩵 ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Okinawa holds a special place in my heart, it’s where I spent the most time in Japan, living and teaching there for 2 years thanks to the @jet_programme ⁣⁣ So being part of this exhibition felt personal, almost like bringing a piece of my second home to Singapore.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Thanks to Okinawa Prefectural Government Singapore Office @okinawasg.go and JCC for bringing a piece of Okinawa all the way to Singapore.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Walking through the exhibition, I was reminded of just how much Okinawa has to offer, from its traditional crafts to the historical sites, especially Shuri Castle.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ If Okinawa isn’t on your travel list yet, come see this exhibition first, then start planning your trip.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ The live sanshin music from Singapore Sanshin Association and authentic Okinawan food brought the whole island to life for one evening. I had goosebumps listening to the sanshin music. Those few hours made me miss Okinawa so much that I went home and immediately checked flights 😂⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ 📍 Japan Creative Centre (JCC)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ 🗓️ 2 – 16 September 2026⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Don’t miss the exhibition!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⭐️ Bonus: Bring home a bottle of Okinawa’s star-shaped sand while you’re there!
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Today, I pause to express my heartfelt appreciation to the JET Programme. 🇯🇲🇯🇵 Since arriving in Japan, I’ve grown in ways I never imagined and been given so many incredible opportunities to represent my country, connect with others, and create memories that I’ll carry with me for a lifetime. One of my most memorable moments was serving as a panelist at the 2026 Post-Arrival Orientation in Tokyo, an experience that reminded me just how far this journey has taken me. To my students, coworkers, fellow JETs, and everyone I’ve met along the way, thank you for becoming part of my story. Thank you, JET Programme, for shaping my life, expanding my world, and giving me a journey that continues to shape who I am. ありがとう, JET. 🤍🇯🇵 #ArigatoJET #jetprogramme #jetprogramme40thanniversary #jamaicaninjapan #culturalexchange
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@avalonx1 @jetprogramusa @jetaany @jet_programme #Japan #JETProgram #!LiveInJapan
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Over the past two weeks, I have had the privilege of representing both Nagasaki Prefecture and the UK JET Programme cohort as a panelist at the 2026 Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme (JET) Orientation. As I recently began my fifth and final year on the JET Programme, this experience was particularly meaningful. I still vividly remember attending orientation as a new arrival, and many of the lessons and insights shared at that time continue to influence both my professional and personal life in Japan today. Participating in this year’s orientation provided an opportunity to reflect on my own journey while sharing my experiences of living and working in Japan as an ALT. It was a privilege to contribute to panel discussions, answer questions from incoming participants, and connect with so many new members of the JET community. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to CLAIR for the opportunity to take part in this year’s programme and represent both Nagasaki and the UK cohort. It has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my time on JET and a top highlight of my entire time here. To all of the new JET participants: welcome to Japan. I hope your time here is filled with meaningful experiences, personal growth, and opportunities to challenge yourselves. One piece of advice I shared during the panel was to embrace new experiences and make the most of every opportunity. Time passes quickly, and the experiences that push us beyond our comfort zones often become the most memorable and impactful. I wish everyone the very best as they begin their journeys in Japan. What a way to start my fifth and final year on the JET Programme! Over the past two weeks, I have had the privilege of representing both Nagasaki Prefecture and the UK JET Programme cohort as a panelist at the Incoming JET Programme Orientation. As I recently began my fifth and final year on JET, the experience was particularly meaningful. I still vividly remember attending orientation as a new arrival, and many of the lessons and insights shared at that time continue to influence both my professional and personal life in Japan today. Participating in this year’s orientation provided an opportunity to reflect on my own journey while sharing my experiences of living and working in Japan as an ALT. It was a privilege to contribute to panel discussions, answer questions from incoming participants, and connect with so many new members of the JET community. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to CLAIR for the opportunity to take part in this year’s programme and represent both Nagasaki and the UK cohort. It has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my time on JET and a highlight of my fifth year. To all of the new JET participants: welcome to Japan!! I hope your time here is filled with meaningful experiences, personal growth, and opportunities to challenge yourselves. One piece of advice I shared during the panel was to embrace new experiences and make the most of every opportunity. Time passes quickly, and the experiences that push us beyond our comfort zones often become the most memorable and impactful. It’s crazy to think it’s been 4 years since I moved to Japan and 10 years this week since I came to Japan for the very first time, but I’m extremely grateful for such an amazing experience in my life.
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✴️💫Looking for your next role? 👀 The JET Futures Expo (previously the JET Alumni Careers Fair) is an excellent opportunity to hear from alumni working across the UK about their post-JET experiences and how they successfully transitioned into a wide range of careers.  Come and learn more about UK-based employers interested in recruiting JET alumni, organisations with links to Japan, and career opportunities across a variety of sectors.  🗓️ Wednesday 30 September 2026   ⏰ 19:00–24:00 JST / 11:00–16:00 BST -  💻 THIS IS AN ONLINE EVENT 💻 📝 Register at: https://events.ringcentral.com/events/jet-alumni-careers-fair-2026/registration 🔗 Link is also in bio For queries, please email: jetaa@jlgc.org.uk
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One year ago, I stood in front of my entire high school for the very first time and gave this speech in Japanese. I was incredibly nervous. Speaking in front of hundreds of students is intimidating in any language, but doing it in a language you are still learning is something else entirely. I remember wondering if I would forget my lines, mispronounce words or simply freeze. In my speech, I shared a meaningful advice my father gave me when I was younger. “Whatever path you choose in life, give it everything you have. Success comes from effort and passion.” That advice is what brought me to Japan and it has guided me every day since. I also made a promise to my students. I told them that their academic goals would become my goals, their success would become my success and that I wanted to help every student reach their full potential. I ended by saying that my goal over the next five years is to become the best ALT I could possibly be for them. A year later, I often think back to this speech. I have grown as a teacher, improved my Japanese, created lessons that I am proud of, made mistakes, learned from them and challenged myself in ways I never expected. Looking back, I realize that this speech was not just introducing myself to my students. It was also a promise to myself. I am still working toward that promise every single day. Here is to another year of learning, growing and doing my very best. #WorkInJapan #JETProgramme #Japan #JETProgram #JETプログラム 🇨🇦❤️🇯🇵
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One year ago, I boarded a plane with two suitcases, a heart full of excitement and absolutely no idea how much this experience would change me. Looking back at this photo, I remember meeting an incredible group of people who were all beginning the same journey. We came from different backgrounds, shared different stories and were all stepping into the unknown together. It is amazing to think about how much can happen in just one year. This past year has challenged me in ways I never expected. I learned to adapt to a new culture, communicate across language barriers, build meaningful relationships with students and colleagues and grow both personally and professionally. There were moments of uncertainty, moments of frustration and moments where I questioned myself. But there were also countless moments of laughter, kindness, accomplishment and genuine happiness that reminded me why I came here in the first place. As an educator, I have poured my heart into creating lessons that I hope inspire curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. Watching students smile, participate and grow has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. They may never realize it, but they have taught me just as much as I have taught them. This year has also taught me growth, which rarely happens when life is comfortable. It happens when you take risks, embrace the unfamiliar and choose to keep moving forward even when things feel difficult. Cheers to one incredible year and to whatever comes next. #WorkInJapan #JETProgramme #Japan #JETProgram #JETプログラム 🇨🇦❤️🇯🇵
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