Churches Kobe Bible Fellowship A bilingual church in Sannomiya (everything – songs, prayers, message are in English and Japanese). It’s a couple of minutes walk from Ikuta Shrine / Tokyu Hands. There are lots of Japanese and foreigners, and a variety of ages. The style is quite contemporary. The main service is at 4pm, and […]
This page is a resource for troubleshooting technical problems (computer, etc.) while you are in Japan. Please add your own experiences and information to this page as you see fit! General Information If you have absolutely no clue and you are at school, consult your JTE or another teacher for help. Each school usually has […]
As your parents or friends are certain to want you to call home once in a while, consider some of the following tips when you’re calling. Country Codes Country codes for countries that most JETs come from are as follows. Australia 61 Canada 1 Ireland 353 Jamaica 1 New Zealand 64 Singapore 65 South Africa […]
In recent years, it has become a question whether home phone lines are even necessary. Many people do not sign up for home phone service and only use their cell phones. With that said, if you are interested in a home phone, see the following information. Buying/Renting a Phone Line The way phonelines work in […]
Advantages Social communication in Japan is almost entirely conducted on cell phones (keitai), so it’s practically mandatory to sign up for one. Plus, with a Japanese cell phone, you’ll be able to: Send and receive e-mails (by far the cheapest way to communicate) Access the internet: weather, news, Google Use GPS maps, train schedules, and […]
ADSL There are two options for getting internet in Japan, and ADSL is one of them. ADSL has the advantage over fiber optic of being available immediately in most places in Japan. If you choose to get ADSL, you will have to sign up for a phone line through NTT, in addition to your contract […]
What kind of computer do I need? First thing that you need to decide is whether to buy a Japanese or foreign made computer. Japanese models will come with a Japanese operating system and all of the programs (Word, etc.) will be in Japanese. If your Japanese skills are limited, you should probably consider getting […]
What is your Period of Stay? Your period of stay should be written on your alien registration card or residence card. It is the period of time that you are legally allowed to live and work in Japan. Most JETs receive a three-year period of stay. Who needs to extend? If you are staying on […]
Note: The Alien Registration system was abolished in summer 2012 and has been replaced by a new Residency system. Please view the following Ministry of Justice pamphlet for more details: http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/newimmiact_1/pdf/NewResidencyManagementSystem-%28EN%29.pdf Re-entry permits are no longer necessary if you will be out of Japan for less than one year, either for holders of the old […]
If you need to renew your passport while you’ve been living in Japan, you must contact your local embassy or consulate. Some embassies and consulates can perform the entire process by mail, but others may require a visit. Once you have your new passport, you must visit the immigration office if any of the details […]