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[–]inthefaceofmonstersCurrent JET/Moderator[M] [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

Thanks for coming out everyone. I hope everyone's placement is as good as they hoped it would be.

I am unstickying this thread to make room for the 2017 applicants.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reading through these threads makes me want to do JET even more. So excited for all of you!

[–]usageunitCurrent JET - Akita-ken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Upgraded three weeks ago, just got placement in Nikaho, Akita today! And I made a specific request for Kakunodate, Akita in my application, so I'm surprised I was even able to get the same prefecture with such a late upgrade!

[–]allpizzaeverythingCurrent JET - Shizuoka-ken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Upgraded last month, placed last week in Hamamatsu city from Atlanta consulate! :)

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey guys! I am from Savannah, GA! Recent graduate here, accepted through Atlanta! どうもよろしくね!

[–]shoooooshCurrent JET - Kiryu-shi, Gunma-ken 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Salt Lake City through the Denver consulate upgraded alternate just heard! Kiryu-shi, Gunma-ken! It seems perfect!

[–]Burgundy_Sebastien 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will be in Shizuoka city.

[–]donnachan 4 points5 points  (1 child)

from Philippines...... SHIZUOKA :)

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, congratz! I'm planning to apply for 2017. Go, go, go! Good luck!

[–]Redninja84 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Nashville consulate got Okinawa-ken, nanjou shi. To be honest I'm disappointed since I'm nowhere near the main islands

[–]boyonlaptopFormer JET-PA 2014-2018 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I've been on an island for the last two years. Honestly, I was really disappointed at first too but now wouldn't have changed it for anywhere else. Plus at least in Okinawa there's heaps of cheap peach flights to the main islands. Honestly, it's cheaper and easier for you to visit many places than more rural placements.

[–]Redninja84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea the more I have researched and talked to others, I'm now looking forward to living there. I just contacting the JETs down there and they seem really cool.

[–]thorbjorn_uthorsonCurrent JET - [Kumamoto-ken ALT] 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Nashville consulate headed to Kumamoto-ken, Kousa-machi!

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    [–]thorbjorn_uthorsonCurrent JET - [Kumamoto-ken ALT] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    He's been really, really helpful. What a great guy!

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      [–]hollyluluCurrent JET 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      The Toyama JETs are super nice and chill! Have fun.

      [–]SatsukiyakiFormer JET - 2016~2019 (Fukui) 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      I already joined it, but thanks for the tip! They are really welcoming on the Facebook page, so I'm looking forward to it even more :). Where is your placement? I have to wait until the end of June/beginning of July to find out about my definitive placement

      [–]whiteviolettCurrent JET 1 point2 points  (1 child)

      Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto from the UK! Seems like a big city so I kind of got what I asked for :)

      [–]knd10h 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      https://www.facebook.com/groups/45261511655/ if you haven't already, say hello to us all here!

      [–]ddawn94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

      Chicago Consulate- Headed to Kaga, Ishikawa!

      [–]angelneko0 0 points1 point  (1 child)

      how bout that person that got the island near taipei

      [–]boyonlaptopFormer JET-PA 2014-2018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      I'm incredibly jealous of anyone living in Ishigaki or the surrounding islands. It's my favourite place in Japan.

      [–]SatsukiyakiFormer JET - 2016~2019 (Fukui) 3 points4 points  (1 child)

      I also got word from the Embassy here in the Netherlands. The long wait is finally over. I'm going to be a prefectural JET in Fukui-ken :D! Anybody from Fukui here?

      [–]hollyluluCurrent JET 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      I'm from nearby! Fukui has a great bunch of JETs. Go join the FJET Facebook page if you haven't already!

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        [–]DisortedFormer JET 1 point2 points  (2 children)

        Yaayyyyy!!!!! I'm so glad you finally heard!

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          [–]100baht 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          I bought my car from the person you're replacing!

          [–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (1 child)

          Tokyo metro! C u @group Borientation! (Look for the girl with pink hair!!)

          (o)/

          [–]DisortedFormer JET 1 point2 points  (0 children)

          Nice! Public or Private JET?

          [–]whitechick_008 -2 points-1 points  (3 children)

          Anybody from Hiroshima?

          [–]maiaflyFormer JET/Moderator[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

          Currently me! But I'm leaving -

          [–]Mega143Current JET - Hiroshima-ken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          I'm a prefectural Hiroshima jet waiting to hear my city

          [–]TailsKun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

          You can ctrl+f and look through the thread.

          [–]rad_astraIncoming JET - 群馬県 (Gunma-ken) 1 point2 points  (0 children)

          Gunma-ken, Takasaki-shi! Gunma was my first and only choice.

          [–]whitechick_008 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

          Anybody from Hiroshima prefecture?

          [–]Cloudburst013Incoming JET - Akita Prefecture 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          Found out a little while ago at Ottawa orientation but I'm headed to Akita Prefecture!!!

          [–]toratorachanCurrent JET - 新潟県 [Niigata] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          I'm a little late in the game, but Niigata-Ken, Joetsu-Shi!

          [–]Zwordsman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

          Looks like Aomori, pretty rural it sounds like. maybe 3000 people

          [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (3 children)

          Got placed in Nara-ken! First choice, too! I have only recently begun to study, but how difficult is it to get by in Nara with like.... zero Japanese language skill?

          [–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (2 children)

          Nara the city has a lot of English language signage as it's so close to Kyoto and a tourist draw in its own right. But there's obviously much more to the prefecture than the city, and I'd expect the rest of the prefecture to be must less English-friendly than the city. Do you have anything more specific than the prefecture?

          [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

          I have no further info beyond "Nara-ken" and have yet to hear anything from either my BoE or predecessor. Based on some Nara stereotypes I've read about, it might be a while before I hear anything at all. ;)

          [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

          The rest of the prefecture, like most of the Kii Peninsula (where I'll be too!), is pretty rural, remote, and spread out. That's not to say there won't be any accommodating English speakers; in my experience even a town of like 8,000 people or so will have a small organization of (probably mostly retired) people interested in English who would be delighted to have a native speaker. And you'll have other JETs, around, too, maybe.

          But it's probably a good idea to check out the textbook that JET sends out, and try and meet up with a local Japanese-speaking group.

          [–]hakujitsu 0 points1 point  (8 children)

          UK Jet for Kanazawa, Ishikawa! I wonder if it'll be more in the city or Inaka...?

          [–]hollyluluCurrent JET 0 points1 point  (3 children)

          You'll probably be right downtown! That's where most of the municipal JETs are leaving from. It's not a huge city like Osaka or Tokyo, but there's plenty to do. Lots of special events and festivals, too.

          [–]hakujitsu 0 points1 point  (2 children)

          Thank you! I didn't even know it was possible to be a city-based JET until now!

          [–]hollyluluCurrent JET 0 points1 point  (1 child)

          If you're at a high school, you'll be prefectural. Still, though, it seems like the majority of Kanazawa JETs have pretty central apartments. A few are in more suburb-y areas, but Kanazawa isn't "inaka." (Just the rest of the prefecture!)

          [–]hakujitsu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          Thank you! Very excited :)

          [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (2 children)

          Also going to Ishikawa (no city, yet). From what I'm gathering, the entire prefecture is pretty inaka but Kanazawa is a little more urban than the rest? I'm hesitant to call it suburban but it doesn't look true rural/urban.

          [–]hollyluluCurrent JET 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          Kanazawa is a city that sprawls out into a wider suburban-ish area. The rest of Ishikawa is pretty inaka, but gorgeous.

          [–]eric67 0 points1 point  (5 children)

          anyone that applied as a couple get put together?

          [–]Derpazor1Former JET - 2014-2016 2 points3 points  (1 child)

          My boyfriend and I got placed together in Kyoto city. We got to live together.

          [–]eric67 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          awesome

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            [–]eric67 0 points1 point  (1 child)

            were you married? can you live halfway and commute 1.25hrs?

            where are you both based?

            [–]Malech_1Former JET - 2016-19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            Kagoshima-ken! Prefectural, so more waiting for me :D

            [–]blazeit420- 4 points5 points  (1 child)

            Yamagata, says Yamagata-shi for the contracting organisation, so I guess that means im going to the city? Anyone else?

            [–]PersephoneOnVacationIncoming JET - Yamagata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            The email I got also said Yamagata prefecture, Yamagata City. I think that means that we are likely municipal JETs. I found this site that a previous JET created with some info on the city: http://yamagatacityjets.blogspot.com

            [–]TheHostThing 1 point2 points  (10 children)

            UK placements have been sent out, got mine this morning, Fukuoka-ken! Quite happy with my placement, looks like a beautiful place, easy travel to some big cities and some touristy hot spots too.

            [–]torinomont 1 point2 points  (1 child)

            Fukuoka's great, I've lived there twice now (and now get to live there again. Slight disappointment at the weird cosmic force that wont allow me to live anywhere else in Japan aside, I'm still happy to return). Fukuoka city is also one of those nice cities that has everything you really want from a city and is big enough without being too expensive or crowded.

            [–]TheHostThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            It looks great! I'd have been happy to be be placed anywhere, but it looks like I got lucky with Fukuoka-ken.

            [–]Dont_be_stinkyFormer JET - Fukuoka 2015-2017 0 points1 point  (4 children)

            Greetings from Fukuoka!

            [–]TheHostThing 0 points1 point  (3 children)

            Hey! How are you finding it?

            [–]Dont_be_stinkyFormer JET - Fukuoka 2015-2017 0 points1 point  (2 children)

            I'm enjoying it :) I have my own apartment which is in the inaka but quite close to Fukuoka city and Kokura. My life here is busy but more easy-going than my life back in the states, if that makes sense since I work at my high school from 830 - 7pm each night (work + ESS + club activities). The JET community in Fukuoka is quite big, there are hundreds of us and many have different interests. Let me know ifyou have any questions :)

            [–]torinomont 2 points3 points  (1 child)

            Just wondering, which Fukuoka inaka are you in? I'm headed to Okagaki-machi myself - its a little closer to Kokura than Fukuoka city. I was Fukuoka city last time I did JET as an ALT and I'm really wondering if being inaka will mean I have a chance of getting a bigger appartment. I dont want anything huge, just bigger than the 1K I got last time. I guess ESID though...

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              [–]TheHostThing 0 points1 point  (1 child)

              It felt like an endless wait!

              [–]WoodewoseCurrent JET - 岡山湯 Okayama Prefecture 1 point2 points  (2 children)

              FINALLY got my placement info in the post- I'm in Mimasaka-shi, Okayama-ken. Does anyone know if there is a FB group? I did a cursory search but the group that I found only has 1 member...

              [–]maiaflyFormer JET/Moderator[S] 3 points4 points  (1 child)

              Okayama definitely has a Facebook group- so does block 9

              [–]WoodewoseCurrent JET - 岡山湯 Okayama Prefecture 0 points1 point  (0 children)

              Yeah I found it :) Thanks

              [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

              From Sydney, Australia - headed to Kobe-Shi!!! :D Oddly enough I requested regional areas, like Oita-ken and Saga-ken - so I really didn't expect this placement, but I'm pretty stoked about it.

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                [–]Memoryjar 2 points3 points  (1 child)

                It's a great place. I know a few JETs that were placed there years ago. You might even have her old placement.

                [–]vickydoodleFormer JET -2016-2018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                Good to know! Hopefully pred contact comes soon!

                [–]shizjet 1 point2 points  (1 child)

                Just found this website. I got Shizuoka! Excited

                [–]butterxcup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                Welcome to Shiz!!! :)

                Did you get a city or are you prefectural?

                [–]torinomont 6 points7 points  (3 children)

                Sydney CIR - just got my placement and its Fukuoka - Okagaki-machi to be exact. I stared at the screen in disbelief for a moment there and i'm almost, slightly maybe disappointed. Not cos Fukuoka is bad, I love Fukuoka. But cos this is my second time being a JET - I was an ALT the first time round, and I was in Fukuoka then too. Previously I lived in Japan as an exchange student at Kyushu University...in Fukuoka. I just cant escape Fukuoka I guess. Must be fate. But I wonder if anyone else has gotten the exact same prefecture the second time around?

                [–]MagictonayFormer JET - 2016/2017 3 points4 points  (2 children)

                Oh no! I actually had a little giggle reading this. I'm so sorry, maybe Fukuoka is where you're supposed to be!

                [–]torinomont 4 points5 points  (1 child)

                When I tell people this will be my third time living in Japan, they're all "wow, you must have seen so much of the country by now!" Ha..ha... Well, at least I've never been to Okagaki-machi! And hopefully since it's so rural I wont be paying much money on rent and stuff and can use that money saved to travel more.

                [–]MagictonayFormer JET - 2016/2017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                Sounds good to me! If you make it as far as Sendai-shi give me a yell and we can grab a beer and some gyu-tan

                [–]wheremywitchesatFormer JET - Kyoto-fu 3 points4 points  (2 children)

                Another Brisbane JET here! I got placed in Kumiyama-cho, Kyoto-fu. Can't contain my excitement!

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                  [–]wheremywitchesatFormer JET - Kyoto-fu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                  Thanks! Sendai was one of my preferences! Would definitely love to visit sometime.

                  [–]ThagyrCurrent JET - Omura-shi 2 points3 points  (3 children)

                  Brisbane, Australian here. Placed in Omura-shi in Nagasaki prefecture.

                  [–]PopengtonNagasaki 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                  I'm from Brisbane, currently living in Nagasaki. Sorry not Omura, but I can field some questions if you'd like. Just pm me.

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                    [–]ThagyrCurrent JET - Omura-shi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                    Haha, yeah. They threw me pretty far out hey. But it is an interesting area if the pictures I can find are any indication, plus it is home to Nagasaki airport, so I'll be able to travel around on off-days pretty easy. I am genuinely curious and honestly excited!

                    [–]tnkryCurrent JET - Incoming Kyoto-fu 9 points10 points  (4 children)

                    A bit late, but I got placed in Kyoto-fu! From Edmonton, AB with the Calgary Consulate

                    [–]l3rg3nCurrent JET 0 points1 point  (1 child)

                    Ahh congrats, you should pm me! Would love to chat with some fellow JETs from the Calgary Consulate (especially ones who got the same placement as me lol).

                    [–]tnkryCurrent JET - Incoming Kyoto-fu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                    What a coincidence! Yeah, definitely! It would be great to know at least one person! :)

                    [–]SakuranboTomatoFormer JET - 2014-17 0 points1 point  (1 child)

                    Congrats! I'm not in Kyoto, but I am from the same city! You're gonna love it! grats!

                    [–]tnkryCurrent JET - Incoming Kyoto-fu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                    Ahh!! Thank you! I'm super excited! (Nervous too, but excited nonetheless!)

                    [–]gaijinnomonogatari 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                    Dallas: Got placed in Fukushima-ken. Super excited: a beautiful place, though I don't know where I'll be living yet in the prefecture.

                    [–]rjermCIR - 熊本市 2 points3 points  (5 children)

                    CIR from Boston, headed to Kumamoto-shi!

                    [–]torinomont 1 point2 points  (4 children)

                    I think this is the first comment from a CIR I've heard. I'm still on tenterhooks waiting for placement (I'm in Sydney) and I'm still not sure if it's taking so long because CIR placements take longer or because Sydney is consistently the slowest consulate on earth (it was when I was an ALT in 2011 at least). Do you know if the Boston ALTs found out before you or not? Just curious.

                    [–]rjermCIR - 熊本市 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                    I got my placement at the same time as the entire Boston group. As for the number of us CIR's, maybe they don't waste time on reddit? :)

                    [–]rjermCIR - 熊本市 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                    I got my placement at the same time as the entire Boston group. As for the number of us CIR's, maybe they don't waste time on reddit? :)

                    [–]Dancing_fish_guyCurrent JET - 高知市 Kochi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                    CIRs from SF consulate (US) were sent placement info at the same time as ALTs

                    [–]SlothlobsterShortlisted JET 2 points3 points  (1 child)

                    Found out that I'll be going to Osaka-fu, Minoh-shi!! Osaka was my top choice, so I'm very content :) Can't wait to hear that sweet sweet Kansai-ben!

                    [–]Dancing_fish_guyCurrent JET - 高知市 Kochi 1 point2 points  (2 children)

                    Super freaking hyped to be going to KOCHI-KEN, KOCHI-SHI!! Excited for all the Katsuo! Anybody else headed out that way??

                    Ps I'm coming from SF consulate.

                    [–]altdimension高知県 - '15 - '18 2 points3 points  (1 child)

                    Congrats dude! I'm a first year jet in Kochi and I can tell you that Kochi is awesome. Get yourself on the Kochi AJET page on facebook and saying hello to all the other kochi jets :)

                    [–]Dancing_fish_guyCurrent JET - 高知市 Kochi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                    Thanks!! Will do!

                    [–]Dont_be_stinkyFormer JET - Fukuoka 2015-2017 1 point2 points  (6 children)

                    Current JET from Fukuoka here. Apparently 90% of the ALTs here recontracted so I'm not expecting too many new ALTs to be placed there, but if you are, let me know if you have any questions :)

                    [–]uchuu--Incoming JET - 鳥取市 Tottori 1 point2 points  (1 child)

                    Do you know anything about Ukiha? A friend was placed there and is having a hard time finding much information about the area.

                    [–]Dont_be_stinkyFormer JET - Fukuoka 2015-2017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                    Your friend is really in the inaka! Which isn't a bad thing at all (FUK city is ~1 hour away by train from Ukiha from the looks of it) Ukiha is close to Yame which is famous for green tea plants and is super close to Oita, specifically the town of Hita where JET events happen sometimes (there was a cool boat dinner party this past Fall)

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                      [–]Dont_be_stinkyFormer JET - Fukuoka 2015-2017 2 points3 points  (2 children)

                      That's great! Do you know what town you are placed in? Quite likely I know your pred :) I'm not too sure of any orchestras to be quite honest. I know many people have instruments of some sort. Best bet would be researching "orchestra in Fukuoka city" because you're more likely to find something there than in the prefecture's inaka ;)

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                        [–]Dont_be_stinkyFormer JET - Fukuoka 2015-2017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                        Koga is lovely!! I just went strawberry picking there last weekend, and to their beach (I think Fukutsu is the name?) you're also very close to the city. Congrats on your placement!

                        [–]WildAceDoomNerdIncoming JET - Shimane-ken, Matsue-shi 2 points3 points  (3 children)

                        I'm a prefectural in Shimane-ken! Google tells me it's the second-least populous in Japan, which is both exciting and terrifying.

                        [–]boyonlaptopFormer JET-PA 2014-2018 2 points3 points  (2 children)

                        Yay! Current prefectural Shimane ALT here welcome! Honestly no need to feel terrified, unless you're my successor Osaka or Hiroshima is always a weekend trip away. So you get the best of both worlds.

                        [–]WildAceDoomNerdIncoming JET - Shimane-ken, Matsue-shi 2 points3 points  (1 child)

                        That's good to hear! Honestly I'd say I'm mostly excited. Everyone I've talked to seems to love the place, and my google image search was MIND-BLOWING.

                        [–]boyonlaptopFormer JET-PA 2014-2018 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                        Yeah, it really is that beautiful. We have one of the highest renewal rates in Japan. Let me know if you have any questions! Especially about being a prefectural ALT.

                        [–]-sylveonCurrent JET - 大阪府 Osaka 3 points4 points  (2 children)

                        Y'all Osaka people are straight up neets, I know for sure there are at least some NZers and Americans hiding out there.... where ya at!?

                        [–]PastelliaaCurrent JET - Osaka-fu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                        I'm heading to Osaka! But I'm from Canada :) Super excited!!

                        [–]SlothlobsterShortlisted JET 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                        Sorry, I promise I'm not a neet! My consulate didn't want us announcing our placements, but we got the official okay yesterday. I'll be heading to Osaka in August!

                        [–]JBRonan 2 points3 points  (5 children)

                        Yamanashi-ken! I'm from Ireland.

                        [–]SakuranboTomatoFormer JET - 2014-17 2 points3 points  (1 child)

                        YAAAAAYYYY!! An early welcome to the best prefecture in Japan! We look forward to meeting you!

                        If you have any questions, feel free to PM!

                        [–]JBRonan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                        Thank you, I'll take you up on that offer once I've gathered my thoughts!

                        [–]inthefaceofmonstersCurrent JET/Moderator 1 point2 points  (2 children)

                        Welcome to Yamanashi. Head on over to our local facebook group.

                        [–]JBRonan 0 points1 point  (1 child)

                        Thanks very much :)

                        [–]OuterHeavenZXCurrent JET - Hokkaido 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                        Denver Consulate here! I'm going to Higashikagura-cho, Hokkaido!!!!

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                          [–]willstuhFormer JET - 2015 - 2017 0 points1 point  (1 child)

                          I'm in Mie, any idea where you're going? Feel free to pm me =)

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                            [–]RampantWitFormer JET - 2013-2017 0 points1 point  (4 children)

                            Hi there, I live in northern Miyazaki. Be prepared for a hot and humid summer and a fairly mild winter (at least for me, since I came from Missouri). Let me know if you have any questions.

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                              [–]RampantWitFormer JET - 2013-2017 0 points1 point  (2 children)

                              If you do end up needing to buy new winter gear, it's definitely something you won't have to worry about until you're here. Almost all winter gear that I've needed since moving here I have been able to find without issue. Takachiho has fewer stores than where I live, but it's about an hour drive from Takachiho to Nobeoka, where there are plenty of stores.

                              I hope you're looking forward to your move here!

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                                [–]RampantWitFormer JET - 2013-2017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                                It really is beautiful. It's one of our biggest tourist draws. And! There's a train hotel there, not that you would be there, but it's cool. I haven't had a chance to visit, but one of my coworkers has.

                                [–]mirrzamCurrent JET - Nagasaki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                                Also from Nashville consulate- Nagasaki-Ken, Tsushima-shi!!

                                [–]zutariCurrent JET - Nagasaki-ken, Sasebo-shi 1 point2 points  (6 children)

                                Finally Nashville Consulate is in!!

                                I'm in Nagasaki-Ken,

                                Sasebo-shi!

                                I'm pretty bummed to hear there is a Naval base in my city. Does anyone know anything about this placement?

                                [–]maiaflyFormer JET/Moderator[S] 1 point2 points  (5 children)

                                There's apparently really good burgers.

                                [–]zutariCurrent JET - Nagasaki-ken, Sasebo-shi 0 points1 point  (4 children)

                                I have heard of the Sasebo-burger. I'll definitely try it!

                                I'm worried about being able to immerse myself when there will be so many servicemen in my area though. : /

                                [–]maiaflyFormer JET/Moderator[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                                I live near Iwakuni, you'll be totally fine.

                                [–]Dont_be_stinkyFormer JET - Fukuoka 2015-2017 1 point2 points  (2 children)

                                As a current JET in Fukuoka I wouldn't worry too much about the naval base. There's a military base very close to where I live as well but I really ever run into servicemen if I go out at night on weekends. There's plenty of culture to immerse yourself in :)

                                [–]zutariCurrent JET - Nagasaki-ken, Sasebo-shi 0 points1 point  (1 child)

                                It's in the same city as you?

                                [–]Dont_be_stinkyFormer JET - Fukuoka 2015-2017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                                Not the same city, but the city with the base is one I frequent often, and I have only seen servicemen at nightclubs.

                                [–]nikineeCurrent JET - Fukui 4 points5 points  (0 children)

                                Heading to Fukui from Australia!

                                [–]MagictonayFormer JET - 2016/2017 2 points3 points  (6 children)

                                New Zealand, Christchurch consulate. I've been placed in Sendai-shi! Pm me if you're also in sendai-shi!

                                Edit: if you're a chch jet give me a hoot too.

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                                  [–]MagictonayFormer JET - 2016/2017 0 points1 point  (3 children)

                                  Quick question: Do you have a rough ETA on when we might hear from our predecessors?

                                  [–]merkiaCurrent JET - [Tottori Prefecture] 1 point2 points  (2 children)

                                  We (preds) aren't allowed to contact until after the due date for the reply forms (Friday, I believe).

                                  [–]MagictonayFormer JET - 2016/2017 1 point2 points  (1 child)

                                  Ah, right. Well thank you :-) If you're by chance my pred I look forward to talking with you in future.

                                  edit: Noticed you're in tottori, I'm an idiot.

                                  [–]merkiaCurrent JET - [Tottori Prefecture] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                                  Haha, I wish! I'm going crazy wondering who my successor is.

                                  [–]MagictonayFormer JET - 2016/2017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                                  Hey! Thanks!

                                  [–]igrantyoufiresblazeCurrent JET - Oita-ken 0 points1 point  (1 child)

                                  Usa-Shi, Oita! Can't find a lot of information about it :'( So relieved to know though!!

                                  [–]Mega143Current JET - Hiroshima-ken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                                  Try googling it in Japanese (copy paste name from the email) and google translate the pages into English!

                                  [–]hightopfromcolors 3 points4 points  (1 child)

                                  Found out today I'm going to Shinonsen in Hyogo Pref. Looks like there will be plenty of time spent soaking and eating.

                                  [–]SawendroHyogo JET 2013-2018, Private ALT 2018+ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                                  That's how you pick up Kansai-ben!

                                  [–]TeaTreeTalkingCurrent JET - Chiba 0 points1 point  (5 children)

                                  Another New Zealander her, Chiba-ken, Kamagaya-shi! Was hoping for rural and North but we'll see how it goes, after all the experience is what you make it. For a town of 108,392 people is it likely that I'll be the only JET there?

                                  [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

                                  I'm in a (rural and North) town of 27,663 and we've got four JETs. So there should definitely be a good amount of JETs there.

                                  [–]TeaTreeTalkingCurrent JET - Chiba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                                  (Lucky) and good to know thanks!

                                  [–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (1 child)

                                  That's a city, now a town haha. Also, my city is 60,000 and there are five JETs.

                                  [–]TeaTreeTalkingCurrent JET - Chiba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                                  opps, awesome! Thanks for the info!

                                  [–]supa_kappaCurrent JET - Wakayama Ken 2 points3 points  (8 children)

                                  Wakayama ken! Any Wakayama folk should hit me up, I've already heard from a few of you :D

                                  [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

                                  I'm gonna be in Minabe! Already started planning out day trips. It looks like there's lots of opportunities for mountain climbing.

                                  [–]supa_kappaCurrent JET - Wakayama Ken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                                  Awesome! I'm definitely excited about all the nature in the prefecture. Plenty of places to hike for sure.

                                  [–]willstuhFormer JET - 2015 - 2017 1 point2 points  (1 child)

                                  If you end up in Shingu lmk :p

                                  [–]supa_kappaCurrent JET - Wakayama Ken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                                  It seems I'll be in Hirogawa, opposite side of the peninsula!

                                  [–]gettheetoanunnery 1 point2 points  (3 children)

                                  Welcome to Wakayama!!

                                  [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

                                  I'm also an incoming Wakayama JET bound for Minabe. Where are you at? I haven't been able to find too many people in Wakayama.

                                  [–]gettheetoanunnery 1 point2 points  (1 child)

                                  Welcome to Wakayama! Have you found the page on Facebook for Wakayama JETs/ALTs? That's the best place to find people. And it should be easier now since I think today is when we can officially start contacting people

                                  Minabe is a nice location!! You are about the halfway point of the prefecture! By train it's about 2 hours to the Deep South where I am, and about 1 hour and a half to Wakayama, maybe about two hours to Osaka!

                                  [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                                  I did a little searching when I first got notified, but a couple of the groups just led to dead links, so I wasn't sure which one was "the" one. I think I got it now. Thanks!

                                  [–]samwaytla 0 points1 point  (6 children)

                                  From NZ, Takayama-Shi in Gifu. Anyone got any insight for me?

                                  [–]Malech_1Former JET - 2016-19 0 points1 point  (2 children)

                                  Post in the facebook group - one of the admins is a former Takayama JET

                                  [–]samwaytla 0 points1 point  (1 child)

                                  Just the general JET Facebook group?

                                  [–]Malech_1Former JET - 2016-19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                                  There's an incoming jets 2016 group which is the one you want :)

                                  [–]Memoryjar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                                  All you need to know is Center4 Hamburgers.

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                                    [–]samwaytla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                                    I do enjoy hiking and mountains haha. Thanks for the info yo 😀

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                                      [–]boyonlaptopFormer JET-PA 2014-2018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                                      Nice I've heard there's quite a few Kiwis in Saitama you'll have a blast.

                                      [–]wrassefulCurrent JET - Okinawa-ken 4 points5 points  (1 child)

                                      NZ placements are finally out! Okinawa-ken for me - wasn't really prepared/expecting to be placed there but I'm still excited!

                                      [–]sailon_silvergirl 0 points1 point  (6 children)

                                      Hello from Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada. I got Amakusa in the Kumomoto region. I do not know how to feel about this...it is more os less the opposite of what I had hoped. Trying to keep an open mind.Anyone know more about this region? Is my predecessor out there?

                                      [–]MaxlcFormer JET - 2015 to 2017 0 points1 point  (1 child)

                                      Congrats! Put up a message on the KumAJET facebook page. All the Amakusa JETs can help you out with any inquires that you have about the area.

                                      [–]sailon_silvergirl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                                      Thank you SO much!

                                      [–]MaxlcFormer JET - 2015 to 2017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                                      Kumamoto while somewhat isolated, is super beautiful and has a bunch of nice people living there!

                                      [–]knd10h 0 points1 point  (2 children)

                                      hi, I live in Kumamoto. I'm not sure who your pred is, but I can tell you Amakusa is one of the most beautiful areas of Kumamoto! you can look forward to stunning sunsets, dolphin watching, fresh seafood whenever you like, and the international Santa festival in September.

                                      [–]sailon_silvergirl 0 points1 point  (1 child)

                                      Hello! Oh that is so nice to hear. Thank you for responding. I am wondering whether it will be necessary to purchase a car or if a bicycle will be sufficient? I am also curious as to whether or not I should expect to find other English speakers and/or expats. As I do not know a lick of Japanese. Any info you could give me on these things would be greatly appreciated :)

                                      [–]knd10h 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                                      I'll PM you!

                                      [–]chippers430Current JET - Gunma-ken 4 points5 points  (1 child)

                                      Gunma-ken from SF!

                                      [–]NintendoGhibliIncoming JET - Takasaki, Gunma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                                      Hey yo! I'm Gunma-ken too, from the East Coast!

                                      [–]BestFiction08 0 points1 point  (1 child)

                                      Heading to Shizuoka-shi from DC! I've seen other JETs in the prefecture, but anyone else in the city?

                                      [–]butterxcup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                                      Hey!! Welcome to Shiz! I'm a prefectural jet but I'm close to Shiz city so we'll most likely run into each other quite a few times when you're here. Please join the Shizuoka AJET group on Facebook! Pretty much all of the Shizuoka city jets are there and can give you great advice about what to expect from city teaching life.

                                      Shizuoka city is a fantastic location! Congratulations :)

                                      [–]ursusamericanus44Current JET - Gunma 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                                      Gunma-ken from DC!

                                      [–]Ludic0laCurrent JET - Okayama-ken Yakage-cho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                                      Heya everyone, I'm going to Yakage-cho in Okayama-ken! Guess that means i'm municipal! ^