
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
Some of the information in this article is a few years old. We're working on updating it. [Initial D theme…
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
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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…
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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…
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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!
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Dianne Yett
- 20 Oct 2023
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…
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Dianne Yett
- 19 Oct 2023
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…
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Webmaster
- 18 Feb 2021
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…
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Aidan Koch
- 20 May 2020
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…
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Terry Dassow
- 07 Sep 2017
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…
Travel
What’s on in Gunma: September 2023
Finally! Relief in sight from the stifling summer heat. Or at least it won't be 35° every single day, right?…
What’s on in Gunma: July/August 2023
Summer has certainly arrived in Gunma! Festivals are returning to the towns and cities across the countryside, and there's the…
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…
Climbing Mount Fuji Solo: the comprehensive guide
GAJET organizes a group trip each year, but if you’re interested in climbing Mt. Fuji alone or you’re busy that…