Five Ways to Win Against the Winter Woes
Gunma’s windy winter got you feeling down? Feeling in a rut because your winter days consist of going to work and then immediately retreating home
Category: Guides
Renewing Your Japanese Driver’s License
If you plan to stay in Japan longer than three years, you will have to renew your license at some point if you would like
Practical Driving Test Guide
So, you want to get your Japanese license… Congratulations! You have just embarked on the most soul-crushing journey of your life. Here’s a very comprehensive
Advice from Current ALTs
We asked current JETs for the recommendations for newcomers and to complete the phrase “I wish I’d known…” Below, you can read their responses and
Frequently Asked Questions for New JETs
It’s only natural to have a few questions when you’re moving across the world! Here’s 10 frequently asked questions from new JETs arriving in Gunma
Packing Guide
While you are certainly moving your life to Japan, it’s important to determine what is truly necessary and what you can do without. Not only
Gunma Guide to Omiyage
What are Omiyage? Omiyage is often defined as “souvenir,” but in Japan omiyage are not something you only give when you come back from vacation. There
Getting Around in Gunma
Public Transport Gunma has several public transportation options available. However, as isn’t a large metropolitan area, not all areas are serviced and many of Gunma’s
Money in Japan
Japan is a country of contradictions; a robot will deliver food to your table, but you can’t pay by credit card at the register?! We’ll
Gunma Transportation Guide
There’s so many great things to explore in Gunma’s countryside, and so many great ways to do that. Here’s a breakdown of some of the