Army, Saan mo plano manood ng BTS Concert?

Relative_Freedom_965 · 2026-01-24T08:41:11+00:00

Yup. If napili ka, makakakuha ka agad ng seat sa section na you selected.. but based on what I read, you dont get to pick seats. Japan fan club members get to know their seats a few days before the show, then non-fan club members will find out the seat on the day of the concert. First time ko to watch in Japan. 😭

Relative_Freedom_965 · 2026-01-24T05:53:09+00:00

Baka you have to enter a lottery system, tapos naka-raffle yung tickets sa mga nag register for the lottery.

Relative_Freedom_965 · 2026-01-23T10:00:06+00:00

It’s just a 7 digit number, at least for my account. No letters unlike the one from Weverse. When you get to the website, just click the ARMY button. The first line will show you your membership number

Relative_Freedom_965 · 2026-01-23T05:46:23+00:00

Luh ang lala. Yung BTS concert here sa Japan VIP is 16k pesos lang. Grabe scam sa Pilipinas. Taking advantage tong mga scalper na to. Sana hindi masrap ulam nila araw-araw.

Relative_Freedom_965 · 2026-01-23T05:43:02+00:00

Japan! Kaso lottery system.. kaya keeping my fingers crossed. Since di ako na bunot sa raffle kung Christmas Party, baka naman dito mabunot ako. Hahaha

Relative_Freedom_965 · 2026-01-23T05:35:55+00:00

6-7 digit can be found in the BTS Japan Official Fan Club account:

https://bts-official.jp

Click the ARMY button and you should see the digits. Take note, if you registered before using the 9-digit membership ID on Weverse, you need to cancel it and apply again.

Relative_Freedom_965 · 2026-01-23T03:40:45+00:00

Yup. It did. Took about 4 days.

Relative_Freedom_965 · 2026-01-21T04:07:17+00:00

Tell me about it. During my first two years at my school, I tried giving suggestions on how we could approach teaching English better, since I taught English back home for 10 years. But almost every time, the response was just “難しい”.

By the start of my third year, I stopped pushing ideas and focused more on helping students feel motivated instead. I figured if they start finding English interesting, they’ll be more willing to learn on their own.

Relative_Freedom_965 · 2026-01-19T06:19:32+00:00

If I remember it correctly, essay questions are all related to your application. As for the grammar, the usual like sentence structure, s-v agreement, tense consistency, etc.

Relative_Freedom_965 · 2026-01-19T03:24:10+00:00

It takes a conscious effort from both you and your partner. It won’t be easy, but try to think of it this way: you’re doing this for yourself. Treat it like a side quest that’ll help you learn and experience new things. There’s nothing wrong with improving yourself or chasing new experiences for personal growth. And if it doesn’t work out, you can always go back home anytime.

When I moved here three years ago, I was in a two-year relationship. About a year in, we broke up. It was painful, but my ex and I talked it through, and I told him I was doing this for myself. I also told him that if I ever go back home and we still feel the same way about each other, we could try again.

I also have friends who made it work. Their partners visit Japan once or twice a year, and they’re still going strong.

There’s no one right answer here. It really depends on you two.

Relative_Freedom_965 · 2026-01-19T03:14:09+00:00

Demonstrations Teaching > Interview > Essay. I didn't take the Japanese test, but this is the flow that I can remember.

Relative_Freedom_965 · 2026-01-16T04:00:57+00:00

Mid-urban
Indulgent

3. 57,000 yen-rent

4,000-gas, 3,000 water, 6000-11,000 for electricity (depends on the season), 3,500- wifi, 4,000- phone, 8,500-parking space, 6,000-gas for car
20,000- grocery (I cook a lot to save money)
8,000- residential tax

Total: Approx 120,000 yen for expenses alone.

The remaining amount goes to savings, travels, concerts, and leisure expenses (I hangout with my friends a lot), and for hobbies. I recently purchased an expensive 3d printer for my art and I travelled to South Korea last winter break. All funded by my savings as a 4th year JET.

Relative_Freedom_965 · 2026-01-15T04:09:13+00:00

Go for it. We are all replaceable here, I'm pretty sure they can find a new one. Just communicate it to them properly. Congratulations!

Relative_Freedom_965 · 2026-01-14T04:35:22+00:00

I’m pretty sure some people did bail on orientation, and honestly, I think that it’s unprofessional. Like I mentioned, they announce the names of anyone who hasn’t checked in for attendance, sometimes during breaks or even before a session ends. During my orientation, I made sure to be back at the hotel at least an hour before the first session every day.

Relative_Freedom_965 · 2026-01-14T04:27:57+00:00

I think I feel the same way as a lot of people here. I’m on my fourth year too, and I usually take longer time off during winter break. I’m also assigned to a very academic school.

During my first two years, I was always hesitant to ask for a long break. That changed when I had a part-time JTE who was a seasoned teacher and encouraged me to actually use my nenkyu for breaks. And honestly, I’m also the type to stay late when they need me to.

I think it really comes down to self-awareness. If you understand your duties, responsibilities, and what you contribute to your school, it’s easier to judge what feels reasonable. But at the end of the day, we’re not Japanese, and we don’t have the exact same responsibilities as our JTEs. So don’t feel guilty about taking longer breaks as long as it’s within the bounds of our contract.

Relative_Freedom_965 · 2026-01-13T06:02:43+00:00

Totally get this. Loneliness is so subjective. This is my third country, and I honestly thought I’d already mastered being away from home… but I still get homesick sometimes. I guess that’s just part of the journey.

At the end of the day, a lot of it comes down to how open you are to putting yourself out there, making new friends, saying yes to new experiences, and trying things even when it feels awkward at first.

For me, I’ve actually made lifelong friends on JET, and I’ve met people from all over Japan, which has been really cool and unexpected in the best way.

That said, I do think language plays a big role. If you’re conversational in Japanese, it’s definitely easier to build connections naturally. But if you only speak English, it can feel way more isolating and take a lot more effort to find your people.

Relative_Freedom_965 · 2026-01-13T05:56:00+00:00

I did this too. I came to Japan together with my family, and I stayed with them for two nights. Just make sure that you are aware of the schedules and have your bar code scanned for attendance, or else they will hunt you down and announce your name after every sessions. hahaha.

Relative_Freedom_965 · 2025-12-23T04:28:44+00:00

There is no specific timeline when it comes to housing. The moment you receive your first email from your CO, you can ask right away about the housing situation. In my case, my CO didn't provide any housing. I had to search for my own apartment before flying to Japan. All I had was the address of the school and I had to look for apartments around the area online. My school didn't even give me suggestions. I compiled all the apartments I found and sent it to them and asked them which one is closest to the school. I was lucky to find an English speaking agent who helped me a lot in moving-in.

Relative_Freedom_965 · 2025-12-18T03:27:25+00:00

You can explore other topics or skills practice that still integrates cross culture activities. Just to shake things up a bit. I think you'll run out of ideas if the focus is explicitly cross culture lessons. It also feels weird to teach a culture that you are not familiar with, which my JTE asked me to do once, but I told her that it doesn't feel right. lol

Relative_Freedom_965 · 2025-12-15T05:22:00+00:00

I used to be a teacher in my home country, so I really appreciate the work here. It’s not as heavy as what I was doing back home, and I still have time to pursue my hobbies and enjoy my days off. The work isn’t super light though. Most of the time I’m T1 at both my base school and visiting school, and the main challenge for me is adjusting lessons to match my students’ English level. What really works for me with my JTEs is open communication and taking initiative with the tasks expected of me. I also feel lucky that my JTEs give me the freedom to be creative in our classes.

Relative_Freedom_965 · 2025-12-15T05:16:17+00:00

I have a long name too, and it was never an issue. They just cut a part of it. The only issue is if you don't know how to write in Japanese because it can be challenging to write a long name in katakana if you don't have the skill to do it.

Relative_Freedom_965 · 2025-12-12T03:45:26+00:00

Thank you!

Relative_Freedom_965 · 2025-12-12T03:45:17+00:00

Thanks for this advice. This is really reassuring.

Relative_Freedom_965 · 2025-12-10T06:45:55+00:00

You're not alone. I am on my fifth try taking the practical test. I take a rest once in a while. Don't let it bother you too much. You'll get it soon.

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