Current JETs

Whether you’re an ALT who has been here for four months or four years, we’re sure you’ve already come to appreciate the unique charm and beauty of Gunma prefecture. However, the journey never truly ends and there is always more to explore and enjoy in Gunma.

From tips on honing your English-teaching skills to uncovering lesser-known festivals and destinations, these guides will help you embrace the incredible experiences this region has in store for you.

Let’s continue to make lasting memories and create connections to our home in the heart of Japan!

Living in Gunma

There’s always something new to learn about life in Japan and living in Gunma. Here’s some guides to make your life a little easier!

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Getting Your Japanese Driver’s License

[Initial D theme intensifies] Picture this: you’re a new ALT fresh out of your home country and you find out…

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…

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.…

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…

Teaching

Ciara Lily Malone
14 Jul 2020

Where is Pikachu? Elementary School Lesson Plan

For our new #teachertuesday series, we ask for submissions of lesson plans, activity ideas, or general advice for teachers/ALTs. Here…

Christopher Sept
28 Jun 2020

Coat of Arms: Senior High School Icebreaker Activity

For our new #teachertuesday series, we ask for submissions of lesson plans, activity ideas, or general advice for teachers/ALTs. Christopher…

Ciara Lily Malone
03 Apr 2020

Brushing Up the Bulletin Board

The images to this post have been lost as they were not preserved by the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine. If…

Getting Your Japanese Driver's License

It’s no secret that getting your driver’s license in Japan is a slightly stressful undertaking. Hopefully these guides will make it a little more bearable!

Guides