Driving in Gunma
Beep beep! So you decided to retire that janky 15-year-old mamachari and buy a car, but then you realized there are suddenly a lot of other things to consider. Oops.…
Five Ways to Win Against the Winter Woes
Editor's Note: This post was written before the beginning of time. The contents may no longer be relevant or accurate. Please investigate thoroughly before taking any advice or embarking on…
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Marissa Danielsen
- May 28, 2020
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Using What’s Left in Your Fridge
Sometimes in one’s life, there comes a moment when one is unable to go to the grocery store because of an apocalyptic event like a mega-typhoon, global pandemic, or catastrophically…
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Aidan Koch
- May 20, 2020
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Getting Your Japanese Driver’s License
Some of the information in this article is a few years old. We're working on updating it. [Initial D theme intensifies] Picture this: you’re a new ALT fresh out of…
Medical Guide: Recommended Clinics in and around Gunma
We at GAJET are making a list of all the doctors, dentists, and eye clinics that you, our community, have recommended to us over the years. We are working towards…
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Sarah Dela
- September 5, 2018
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Finding your nearest designated evacuation site (避難場所 hinan basho)
Editor's Note: This post was written before the beginning of time. The contents may no longer be relevant or accurate. Please investigate thoroughly before taking any advice or embarking on…
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Terry Dassow
- September 7, 2017
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Getting Your Scooter License in Gunma
If you’re new to Japan and have been asking around about how to get a Japanese driver’s license, you’ve probably heard some tales. There are some determined ALTs out there.…
How to Extend Your Period of Stay (Visa Renewal Guide)
When JETs arrive in Japan, they are given a three year visa. This visa is good for three years as long as you do not leave your job or change…
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Samantha Corpuz
- March 28, 2015
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Gunma Cherry Blossom Guide
This post was written in 2015, but most of the information is still applicable, no matter what sakura season it is!Warmer weather, longer days, and flowers in bloom… Spring is…
Winter in Gunma: A guide to keeping sane
It’s December! The first snow has fallen in the mountains, the last of the summer mosquitos are dying (thank god) and everyone in Gunma is setting up their kotatsu, refilling their…