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kanjiman8 – I’m not sure what all the requirements are, but I know you have to have a bachelor’s degree. You can find more info at jetprogramme.org It’s run through the Japanese government, so it pays more than some of the independent programs.
Cassandra – I am not planning to work while I am there. I will be there on a spouse’s visa, so I’m going to take advantage of it! I can pay an additional fee to be allowed to work, but we’re not planning on doing that unless I just feel the need. I have a couple of organizations I’m looking at doing some volunteer work with and I’m going to reconnect with the artistic side that has been pushed aside in the last few years. I’m looking forward to it!
We have been placed in the Tokushima prefecture in a town called Kamiyama. I had never heard of it until we got the placement notification, but have since done some research and I am very excited about the area. My husband has applied three times to a program called JET to teach English in Japan and finally was accepted this year. After the last two rejections, I didn’t think he would get it this time either. We had already decided this would be his last time applying. Imagine my surprise when he got it! It’s a bit quick, but I don’t think I would want to draw it out any more than it has been. I’m impatient to go, but not really ready at the same time!
