Health and Safety
General Safety
Medical Resources and Links
Disaster Preparedness
Emergency and Evacuation Resources
Emergency Supplies Checklist
Getting in Contact
Disaster Preparedness Handbook
Social Health Insurance
JET Accident Insurance
Mental Health
Sexual Health
Medication
Alcohol Abuse
Immigration
Status of Residence "Visa" (All 3rd Year JETs)
Travelling Abroad
Residence Administrative Procedures
Leaving JET Immigration Procedures
Important Documents
Money
Japanese Taxes
Home Country Taxes
Teaching Resources
Lesson Plans
Video Resources
Online Teaching Journals
Studying Japanese
Japanese Class
Self-Study
Category:
Kana
Kanji
Vocabulary
Grammar
Listening
Reading
Writing
Speaking
JLPT Prep
Resource Type:
Applications/Programs
Books
Websites
Leaving JETs
Important Documents
Immigration - Status of Residence "VISA"
Return Airfare
Moving Checklist
Shipping and Forwarding Services
Selling/Disposing Your Belongings
Sending Luggage to the Airport
Pension Refund
Procedure A
Procedure B
Working After JET
Reverse Culture Shock
JET AA
Useful Links
General Safety
Medical Resources and Links
Disaster Preparedness
Emergency and Evacuation Resources
Emergency Supplies Checklist
Getting in Contact
Disaster Preparedness Handbook
Social Health Insurance
JET Accident Insurance
Mental Health
Sexual Health
Medication
Alcohol Abuse
Immigration
Status of Residence "Visa" (All 3rd Year JETs)
Travelling Abroad
Residence Administrative Procedures
Leaving JET Immigration Procedures
Important Documents
Money
Japanese Taxes
Home Country Taxes
Teaching Resources
Lesson Plans
Video Resources
Online Teaching Journals
Studying Japanese
Japanese Class
Self-Study
Category:
Kana
Kanji
Vocabulary
Grammar
Listening
Reading
Writing
Speaking
JLPT Prep
Resource Type:
Applications/Programs
Books
Websites
Leaving JETs
Important Documents
Immigration - Status of Residence "VISA"
Return Airfare
Moving Checklist
Shipping and Forwarding Services
Selling/Disposing Your Belongings
Sending Luggage to the Airport
Pension Refund
Procedure A
Procedure B
Working After JET
Reverse Culture Shock
JET AA
Useful Links
Useful Links
Living in Japan
☺ Kyoto Prefecture JET Handbook
☺ CLAIR Website for Multilingual Information
☺ Kyoto City Official Website
☺ Kyoto Prefecture Website
☺ Kyoto Prefectural International Center / KPIC Facebook page ☺ Kyoto City International Foundation ☺ Children and Families Information Service *find information on local activities, events, family support services, facilities, playgroups and more.
☺ Japan Meteorological Agency
☺ Hyperdia & Jorudan (Japan Transit Planner) *similar to Google Maps, but more functions specific to Japan (first train/last train, preferred seat, preferred train, commuter pass prices, etc.)
☺ List of embassies and consulates in Japan
☺ Tofugu *A Japanese language & culture blog - resources for language learning, living in Japan, teaching, and more!
☺ Kumamoto U.S. Tax Guide *handy tax guide for U.S. JETs ; tysm Kumamoto JET!!
JET-Related Links
☺ Official JET Programme Website ☺ Kyoto AJET
Support Groups
☺ AJET Peer Support Group
Online Teaching Resources
☺ ALT Handbook *resources and activities for all levels of the Japanese education system
☺ ALTopedia *thousands of lesson plans from ALTs all over Japan
☺ Japan ALT English Boards Facebook Group *share and get inspiration for English boards
☺ Wiki JET
☺ Kobe JET *online education and community resource. Browse, contribute lessons, and more!
CIR Resource Links
☺ JET CIR Handbook
☺ CIR Forums
☺ Kyoto Prefecture CIR Blog
Events and Sightseeing in Kyoto
☺ Kyoto Visitor's Guide
☺ Kansai Scene
☺ Kyoto Prefecture Tourism Guide / English site
☺ Matsuri Calendar
☺ Kyoto Event Web Magazine
☺ Deep Kyoto *website for introducing food, art, and local events in Kyoto
☺ DigiStyle京都 *This website is in all Japanese, but it has a lot of events!
Online Shopping
☺ iHerb *Online shopping for organic/natural foods, ingredients, vitamins, supplements and more.
☺ The Flying Pig*Online shopping for Costco Wholesale with no membership necessary!
☺ The Meat Guy *Online shopping for meat
☺ Tengu Natural Foods *Online shopping for organic/natural foods and ingredients
JET Alumni
☺ JET Alumni Association International
☺ JET Wit *alumni magazine, career center and communication channel for the JET alumni community worldwide
If you have any websites and links you recommend, please contact us!
☺ Kyoto Prefecture JET Handbook
☺ CLAIR Website for Multilingual Information
- Kyoto Prefectural International Center Multilingual Living Consultation Service
Offers free consultations in-person, over the phone, and online. (Multiple languages available)
Contents: Feel free to consult us regarding any troubles related to your daily life: children’s education, childbirth, welfare, medicine and healthcare, employment, residence status, etc. - Kyoto City International Foundation - Living Consultation for Foreign Residents
Offers free interpretation and counseling services, consultation provided by specialists (legal, visa, tax, labor, mental health) and lifestyle guidance services.
☺ Kyoto City Official Website
☺ Kyoto Prefecture Website
☺ Kyoto Prefectural International Center / KPIC Facebook page ☺ Kyoto City International Foundation ☺ Children and Families Information Service *find information on local activities, events, family support services, facilities, playgroups and more.
☺ Japan Meteorological Agency
☺ Hyperdia & Jorudan (Japan Transit Planner) *similar to Google Maps, but more functions specific to Japan (first train/last train, preferred seat, preferred train, commuter pass prices, etc.)
☺ List of embassies and consulates in Japan
☺ Tofugu *A Japanese language & culture blog - resources for language learning, living in Japan, teaching, and more!
☺ Kumamoto U.S. Tax Guide *handy tax guide for U.S. JETs ; tysm Kumamoto JET!!
JET-Related Links
☺ Official JET Programme Website ☺ Kyoto AJET
Support Groups
☺ AJET Peer Support Group
- Available from 8pm to 7am every night of the year!
- Call: 050-5534-5566 or Skype: 'AJETPSG'
Online Teaching Resources
☺ ALT Handbook *resources and activities for all levels of the Japanese education system
☺ ALTopedia *thousands of lesson plans from ALTs all over Japan
☺ Japan ALT English Boards Facebook Group *share and get inspiration for English boards
☺ Wiki JET
☺ Kobe JET *online education and community resource. Browse, contribute lessons, and more!
CIR Resource Links
☺ JET CIR Handbook
☺ CIR Forums
☺ Kyoto Prefecture CIR Blog
Events and Sightseeing in Kyoto
☺ Kyoto Visitor's Guide
☺ Kansai Scene
☺ Kyoto Prefecture Tourism Guide / English site
☺ Matsuri Calendar
☺ Kyoto Event Web Magazine
☺ Deep Kyoto *website for introducing food, art, and local events in Kyoto
☺ DigiStyle京都 *This website is in all Japanese, but it has a lot of events!
Online Shopping
☺ iHerb *Online shopping for organic/natural foods, ingredients, vitamins, supplements and more.
☺ The Flying Pig*Online shopping for Costco Wholesale with no membership necessary!
☺ The Meat Guy *Online shopping for meat
☺ Tengu Natural Foods *Online shopping for organic/natural foods and ingredients
JET Alumni
☺ JET Alumni Association International
☺ JET Wit *alumni magazine, career center and communication channel for the JET alumni community worldwide
If you have any websites and links you recommend, please contact us!