Fukuoka JETs – For JETs in Fukuoka Prefecture

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About Fukuoka JETs

We are a JET community located on the island of Kyushu and home to over 120 ALTs and CIRs from many countries inlcuding: Australia, Canada, China, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, Korea, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

JETs in Fukuoka Prefecture are divided into 8 geographical Areas, each with a Area Leader to provide support and create exciting social events. Fukuoka AJET is also active and bustling, planning plenty of events through the year both for fun and for charity.

Incoming JETs

For all you need to know to prepare for your new job on JET and life in Fukuoka Prefecture.

Let's Go!

Fukuoka JET Blog

Posts made by fellow JET participants to showcase the prefecture and share information about upcoming events.

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Departing JETs

For information and resources to help you move out and prepare you for your post-JET life.

Farewell!

About Fukuoka

Fukuoka Prefecture is located in southern Japan on the island of Kyushu. Boasting a myriad of beautiful sights, delicious food, rich cutlure and endless opportunities.

As we are closer in proximity to Korea than Tokyo, Fukuoka often sees an abundance of international influence in its restaurants, activities, and festivals.

In Fukuoka, you can transition from skyscraper cities (Fukuoka and downtown Kitakyushu for example) to tranquill countryside (like Yame or Itoshima) in mere minutes, lending to a perfect balance to suit your preferred lifestyle.