Blogs from Fukushima JETs
Wondering what life is actually like for Fukushima JETs? Searching for daytrip inspiration? Look no further than these blogs.
Coping with the May Blues: Taking Care of Your Mental Health
May is associated with blooming flowers, warmer weather, and a sense of renewal. You know, “April showers bring May flowers”, right? Well apparently in Japan, May is also known for welcoming something a little less cheerful: the "May Blues."
Summer 2022 Leavers
Alongside the arrival of Japan’s sweltering summer come the dreaded goodbyes with our beloved leavers. While some are packing their bags to return home, others will only be a hop, skip, and shinkansen ride away. 5 leavers (4 ALTs, 1 CIR) have imparted to us their wisdom about life on the JET program.
Bridging the Gap
The prospect of moving to a new country and making new friends can be a daunting task — especially when moving to a country as culturally different as Japan. Ultimately new friendships will largely define our experience living away from home, which is why it is important that we start our new lives with an open mind and an open heart. This is what I set out to do.