Fukuoka JET Spotlight: Hobby Highlight 4
[Edition 4] Welcome to Fukuoka JET Spotlight! In this new series of posts, we will be sharing some of the achievements of our fellow JETs here in Fukuoka Prefecture. Now nearly two years into this pandemic, many of us have found ourselves with plenty more free time than usual, leading to a range of brand new hobbies cropping up in our lives. This mini-series, Hobby Highlights, aims to share some of the great hobbies that our colleagues have nurtured during the pandemic. Kae, Fukuoka CIR Q: What is your hobby, when did you start, and why? I like cooking, baking, reading,…
Fukuoka JET Spotlight: Hobby Hightlight 3
[Edition 3] Welcome to Fukuoka JET Spotlight! In this new series of posts, we will be sharing some of the achievements of our fellow JETs here in Fukuoka Prefecture. Now nearly two years into this pandemic, many of us have found ourselves with plenty more free time than usual, leading to a range of brand new hobbies cropping up in our lives. This mini-series, Hobby Highlights, aims to share some of the great hobbies that our colleagues have nurtured during the pandemic. Danièle, Kitakyushu ALT Q: What is your hobby, when did you start, and why? My hobby is running and…
Fukuoka JET Spotlight: Hobby Highlight 2
[Edition 2] Welcome to Fukuoka JET Spotlight! In this new series of posts, we will be sharing some of the achievements of our fellow JETs here in Fukuoka Prefecture. Now nearly two years into this pandemic, many of us have found ourselves with plenty more free time than usual, leading to a range of brand new hobbies cropping up in our lives. This mini-series, Hobby Highlights, aims to share some of the great hobbies that our colleagues have nurtured during the pandemic. Heather, SHS ALT Q: What is your hobby, when did you start, and why? I started my blog…
Fukuoka JET Spotlight: Hobby Highlight
[Edition 1] Welcome to Fukuoka JET Spotlight! In this new series of posts, we will be sharing some of the achievements of our fellow JETs here in Fukuoka Prefecture. Now nearly two years into this pandemic, many of us have found ourselves with plenty more free time than usual, leading to a range of brand new hobbies cropping up in our lives. This mini-series, Hobby Highlights, aims to share some of the great hobbies that our colleagues have nurtured during the pandemic. Rosie, former Kitakyushu ALT Q: What is your hobby, when did you start, and why? My new hobby…
Japan’s High-Cost Medical Expense Benefit: Explained
The following article is written by SHS ALT Casey. When you’re a JET, you may not think about healthcare expenses. If you’re coming from America, you may think highly of Japan’s healthcare system. Let’s face it, America has its issues with healthcare access, which makes Japan’s system quite good in comparison. However, you are subject to paying 30% of the total cost in Japan, which could bankrupt those with chronic health conditions. There’s good news, and it comes in the form of the High-Cost Medical Expense Benefit. I’m going to explain in story form how this works, using “JETonio,” a…