Quarantine for the JET Programme
A welcome break from life or a hellish confinement for two weeks?
What to Expect in the City
Fukushima City is not the largest city in Fukushima, but it has a central location and shinkansen links to Tokyo and the north. CIR Youki Wiens has lived here for over three years, and will give us the rundown on city life in Fukushima.
Packing 101
Moving abroad is always daunting. Even after you’ve organised your phone contract, memorised your jikoshoukai (self-introduction), and converted your money into yen, you’re left staring at your suitcase. How can you fit your entire life in there? Here’s some advice.
What to Expect in Rural Fukushima
The village placement. Some people might’ve been gunning for that from the beginning, but the majority of new JETs are probably disappointed and more than a little bit terrified. Read on for an interview with Annick, who lives in Showa village.