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September 13, 2018 | Blog, Japan life, JET Life | No Comments
I’m going to make a guess about your school. Whether it’s elementary, junior high, or high school, I bet there’s some little table or room where everyone gathers to eat some snacks or drink tea. A lot of times, I think ALTs (including myself!) are intimidated by the group of teachers hanging out at the […]
September 5, 2018 | Guides, Japan life | No Comments
Although Gunma is safe from most largescale natural disasters, it’s good to be prepared for the worst-case scenario. In addition to preparing an emergency kit and knowing emergency contact numbers, it’s helpful to know the closest shelter to both your home and workplace. Your workplace may even be a shelter! There is a very convenient […]
September 2, 2018 | Blog, GAJET Events, JET Life | No Comments
When the dust settled, it was the team in green who hoisted the coveted Golden Cabbage; the second consecutive year in which the Tobu region would win the late-summer classic. ALTs from all across Gunma traveled to Takasaki as the Gunma Games returned for its sixth iteration on September 1. As always, the event attracted […]
August 18, 2018 | GAJET Events, News and Announcements | No Comments
Looking for a way to meet new people in Gunma while having fun and competing? Say no more! It’s almost time for the sixth annual Gunma Games! Never heard of the Gunma Games? The Gunma Games is usually the first large GAJET event after the new JETs arrive in Gunma. Come on out and represent your […]
For leaving JETs, summer is often a time for closure. They come from all over the world, but for a brief moment – whether it be one year or five – they all shared the bond of calling Gunma home. Although these JETs will be moving on to new adventures, it’s certain that their time […]
Head to the seventh floor food court at Takasaki’s OPA mall on any given Wednesday evening, and you will likely see groups of young people seated at tables and cheerfully chatting. It may seem innocuous at first glance, but upon closer inspection, it becomes apparent that they are not regular mall-goers. Take a closer look […]
July 23, 2018 | Blog, Guides, Japan life | No Comments
While classes may have stopped during the summer vacation, JETs are still required to go to work. Of course, many of us will use vacation days during this time. On the other hand, there are also many JETs who will find themselves confined to their desks during this time. It doesn’t matter if you’re entering […]
July 20, 2018 | GAJET Events, News and Announcements | No Comments
Welcome to Gunma! You’ve just arrived in Japan (more specifically, Gunma), and have spent the past few days trying to get acclimated to your new home. Perhaps you’ve been fighting the sweltering heat, navigating the soy-sauce aisle at your local grocery store, and facing off against other daily challenges which would not be a problem […]
July 17, 2018 | GAJET Events, News and Announcements | No Comments
With summer in full swing, we are once again approaching matsuri (festival) season. Within Gunma, the Takasaki matsuri is always a popular attration. This year, the festival will fall on August 4th and 5th. There’s no better way to enjoy the festival than with your fellow JETs. So let’s put on our yukatas, grab some […]
July 3, 2018 | News and Announcements | No Comments
Attention Gunma ALTs! If you’ve attended GAJET events last year or are interested in attending any of our future events, we would love to hear from you! We’re asking for your opinion so that we can improve our service to you. Enjoyed a particular event last year? Let us know! Have an awesome idea for […]