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 to continue driving in Japan
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 and somewhat up-to-date guide (as
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 recommendations. Please keep in mind
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 to put your mind at
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 does Gunma have a many
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 are many customs surrounding omiyage,
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 residents, both foreigners and Japanese
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 try and break down some
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 many ways to get around
Furikomi (Electronic Funds Transfer) Guide
At first glance, trying to pay your rent or your gas bill seems like a nearly insurmountable task, but once you get the hang of it, paying via bank transfer
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
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