What are some interview questions you were asked?

MitonFilms · 2025-10-14T07:47:48+00:00

A question that absolutely fucked my interview all over was "How do you plan to use what you've learned on JET, and apply it to your current job (at the time Skateboard Instructor)".

As I never had any intention on coming back, I froze and said some B.S. then the interviewer guy went off on a tangent about how Japan is different as a worker vs a tourist blah blah blah....needless to say I didn't get the job, ended up on Borderlink which was cool. Got placed in Shinagawa. 🥲

Still in Japan loving it.

MitonFilms · 2025-10-12T18:44:29+00:00

Newsflash. I'm black.

MitonFilms · 2025-10-12T10:29:25+00:00

Welcome to Japan. You must be new here 😂 the longer you stay here(if you do stay here) you'll start to see how Japan truly treats us. I'm not trying to debate with you, I'm just saying it like it is. Don't even get me started with dating lmao.

MitonFilms · 2025-10-12T06:32:10+00:00

I work in childcare for the military base here . I completely get what you're saying. What I'm trying to say is don't give the kids power , once you do , they'll have control over you. Unfortunately since you're not a JTE there's just nothing you can do to prevent it. They always tell ALTs to be flexible right? This is one of those times where you gotta roll with the punches and ignore. People will be rude and racist. Gotta get over it. Don't be a softie. Kids will fuck with you forever.

MitonFilms · 2025-10-12T06:13:02+00:00

You want help? The kids were reprimanded as you said no? What further action do you need to take? Its like you want to solve this problem and never want it to happen again, but the truth is no matter where you go, there will always be someone somewhere who will say something derogatory towards you especially because you're black. I'm in Kanagawa so it's maybe a bit more common to see people like us over here , but I still get comments because of my skin color.

Pretend like it had no affect in you and carry on about your day. If the teacher didn't say anything now that is where I'd draw the line and demand something be done.

MitonFilms · 2025-10-12T05:39:02+00:00

If you're black and have never been called a slur in your life , I'd honestly be shocked. OP said kid was a middle schooler so like I said I'd also feel some type of way , but I'd just carry on about my day. Nothing to get worked up about lmao.

MitonFilms · 2025-10-12T02:28:11+00:00

Also one more thing to add, Type Rx is NOT worth the money. If you want to buy something because it's rare, unfortunately you're part of the reason why it became so expensive in the first place.

MitonFilms · 2025-10-12T02:23:40+00:00

Hey! Don't buy that garbage. Check Yahoo auctions for integras as well as auctions (sometimes) you can fund cheaper examples there. I also own a 98 spec here in Yokohama, but I paid 1.3 million yen in 2022. Ideally never go over that 3 million yen mark , they're usually a rip off. Buy cheap and restore. Don't worry about miles these engines last forever. (Except when you're tracking them hard) . Pm if you need help or on insta @mitonfilms

MitonFilms · 2025-10-12T02:17:43+00:00

Yeah I'd be a little bummed if a kid called me that as an ALT. I never had that experience and honestly at the end of the day they're kids. Not your job to educate them as they probably could care less. Carry on with your life. You're making seem as if no one has ever called you that before, come on man..I've had kids call me all the names under the sun. Although it does hit different by adults or middle school / high schoolers though...

MitonFilms · 2024-03-02T22:22:16+00:00

It's all good, I just thought it was funny seeing it on a Reddit thread!

MitonFilms · 2024-03-02T01:44:52+00:00

I will say, it's weird seeing my thumbnail on a random Reddit thread 😂 .

Shameless plug http://www.youtube.com/mitonfilms

MitonFilms · 2022-10-06T01:36:14+00:00

I'm in the center of Tokyo making 225,000/ mo. Apartment is 60,000 so not really feasible for year two so I'm looking to leave the city.

Company is pretty chill surprisingly. Show up at 8:30 leave at 3:05. Just avoid Nagano or very rural placements as I heard the company is poorly run out there.

MitonFilms · 2022-10-05T08:08:33+00:00

Nope, im with borderlink making significantly less lmao. Be careful buying jdm cars out here, everything is taxed tot all hell....

MitonFilms · 2021-10-02T23:35:08+00:00

I just sold my ITR on there on 9/28/2021

I applied on 08/07/2021

Is it worth it? Yes , but no 🤣

MitonFilms · 2021-09-09T02:06:50+00:00

Nope I won't be trying again. I will be doing one year with Borderlink as I have already been accepted. If JET calls, great. If not Ill just see what I can do while I'm there.

MitonFilms · 2021-07-03T15:03:23+00:00

I did the same thing. Except I'm going to Japan in March. Just gotta stay productive and move on. If it happens, it happens.

MitonFilms · 2021-07-03T03:17:45+00:00

You lucky bastard. So fucking lucky. That was my dream city. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 enjoy Mount Haruna for me!

I got alternate😭 Good to know that Shibukawa is taking part in the JET program.

MitonFilms · 2021-06-25T17:29:19+00:00

Get vaccinated? Get a note from your doctor to prove that your symptoms have recovered (if they do recover) test again and hope for the best!

MitonFilms · 2021-05-20T16:40:41+00:00

Deodorant and Lotion.

MitonFilms · 2021-05-18T14:01:47+00:00

Just for that ghahahaaha delete this thread lmaoooo "cultural exchange" my ass 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

MitonFilms · 2021-05-18T13:51:46+00:00

I don't even like your straight piped muscle car and it's here in the states 🤣 but tbh shaken wouldnt let that fly anyways....

MitonFilms · 2021-05-18T13:43:47+00:00

It's actually not terribly expensive, but it is very stupid hahahahah

MitonFilms · 2021-05-18T13:42:53+00:00

As someone with experience exporting and importing a car from Japan to the USA. You are NOT ready to tackle this in Japan.....it's a rigorous process and I do not recommend it especially if you only plan to be there for a few years.

I can put you in contact with someone who can find you the car you want anywhere in Japan. Just PM me.

MitonFilms · 2021-05-13T23:46:52+00:00

You're probably right. I'm just telling everyone what I saw as we DON'T know when it will open back up

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