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…
Welcome to the new website!
The PAs are hard at work updating the website. We now have a brand new theme and new pictures and information are gradually popping up around the site. We still have more to add, and are always accepting information from the community. If you have any pictures or text you’d like to add to the website or have any recommendations for improvement, please send your contributions to the SHS PA by email. Enjoy the new site!
We’re updating!
The PA team is in the process of gradually updating the Fukuoka JET website. The website will remain open while construction occurs. If you notice the content and design of the website changing before your very eyes, fret not! We aim to bring available information up to date, expand our resources, and freshen up the design and user interface of the website. Thank you for your patience!