How to Extend Your Period of Stay (Visa Renewal Guide)

For those entering their fourth year on JET, an Application for Extension of Period of Stay is required. The renewal process involves multiple trips to the immigration office and considerable paperwork. To make sure you’re covered, this guide provides detailed steps and required materials for the visa extension process so you don’t get lost!
Stage Too Horrible

Feeling a little off lately? It might be more than just the flu. Culture shock can be a traumatic experience for many people and unfortunately, it’s often ignored. Keep reading to learn more about how to overcome this second stage blues and enjoy your life in Japan again.
Winterize Your Home

Suffering separation anxiety when parted from your kotatsu? Sub-zero apartments and icy bike rides to school mean Gunma’s cold is already biting. Without wanting to sound like a doom-monger, the worst of […]
Melody Roads

As if your car stereo pumping out mad J-Pop tunes is not quite enough to keep you entertained and awake while driving to your favorite Gunma tourist destination, Japanese engineers have designed numerous melody roads to keep you entertained.