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Illustration of a former JET Programme Assistant Language Teacher standing outside a Japanese school in snowy Akkeshi, Hokkaido, with Japanese students. The graphic highlights teaching English in Japan, rural life, salary, the advantages and disadvantages of JET, and career opportunities after the program.

Illustration of a former JET Programme Assistant Language Teacher standing outside a Japanese school in snowy Akkeshi, Hokkaido, with Japanese students. The graphic highlights teaching English in Japan, rural life, salary, the advantages and disadvantages of JET, and career opportunities after the program.

What Is the JET Programme Really Like? An Honest Look from a Former ALT

What is working for the JET Programme really like? Drawing on my experience as an ALT in Akkeshi, Hokkaido, I explore the rewards, frustrations, realities of rural Japan, and whether JET is worth pursuing.

4 hours ago13 min read

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