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Thank you 😊 I’m proud of the hard work! Always another mountain to climb!

Haha it was a blast! I’m glad to have to opportunity to give them a tour of rural Japan! Seeing their first time reactions to different things was so cool!

You’re amazing 🤩

I’ll keep that in mind! 😎

It sure is! It’s even more pressure when the language is unfamiliar 🤣 I’ve given a few small speeches in Japanese, and the stress was real!

Haha yup I know that feeling, 5 miles is a long ways! Thank you 😊 I’ll keep at it!

Thank you 😊 I’m happy I could do it!

Two years that’s amazing! You bet! Take care BBQing! 😎🍔🍖

I sure did! I’m super thankful, I think most JETs live in small apartments, especially in the city.

@theboldbasan3802 ya , they do lol. I applied and I put give me anything. I'm hoping to get something decent that still has people without the need for a car.

Thank you!!! I appreciate your support always!😎 So much fun, so little time here to do everything 😅 I can’t believe it’s been 34 months either, time really flies!

Thank you 😎 Glad you enjoy! 😁

Truly the stuff of a Stephen King novel 😂 Thank you 🙏

Thank you! :) Good question! Japan has interesting mask culture. The air quality in Japan is very good, so people here wear masks mostly in an attempt to stop spread of contagion. Before the Covid outbreak, it was common for Japanese people to come into work and school if they were sick or had a cold, and wear a mask. Mask culture in Japan boomed during Covid, where everyone in public was required to wear one. Since Covid has become less of a threat, mask culture in Japan has lessened significantly, but you still see students, teachers, and community members sometimes wearing masks. So in short, it's not because of air pollution, but it's to try and stop the spread of contagious disease. Since Japan is such a collectivist society, the country didn't experience anti-mask anti-vaccine movement during covid, unlike America and Canada. It was interesting to be abroad during that time period and observe how the different societies and governments behaved.

@@theboldbasan3802 thank you for the info! I’m fascinated by this and really appreciate it

Thank you! 🙏 I’m happy I can show you a slice of life in Japan 🇯🇵 Thank you for watching always ☺️

The nankai earthquake is scary, but there’s plenty of JET placements in Japan far away from the eastern coastline. Also, I think the tsunami following the earthquake is the most destructive part, and a seaside placement for you is unlikely considering so many places are inland. When applying to the program, you could specify you’d like to be placed somewhere less prone to earthquakes and far away from the nankai trough. You do have plenty of options like that. Even if you were to live in a more dangerous area, there are plenty of preparations and disaster prevention resources, drills, and systems to help support you. Obviously be smart about keeping yourself safe, but don’t let your fear stop you from giving it a shot.

@@theboldbasan3802 Thanks for the clarification. I've heard that your requests for placements don't matter as much because in the end you'll have to work at whatever area they pick anyway. Having said that, I am also well aware of the Japanese people's efficiency in taking precautions and preparedness. I live in an active seismic zone myself and even though the earthquakes are nowhere intense like in Japan, there's still predictions in the near future for a mega destructive one. I am also at awe of Japanese engineering after seeing how the modern buildings stood their ground in the great Tohoku earthquake of 2011. Looks like I'll be a lot safer in Japan during a 7 magnitude than in my home country during a 5 magnitude. lol

@@theboldbasan3802 Thanks for the clarification. You do make really good points. Actually I live in an active siesmic zone myself even though the earthquakes are nowhere near as intense as in Japan. But there are predictions of a mega-destructive one in the near future. Our infrastructure and preparedness isn't even a quarter of what Japan's is. I'll be safer in a 7.5 mag in Japan than a 5.1 in my country, lol. So, I guess I'm still inclined to giving it a shot.

As a current JET living in Shikoku (started this summer) it was terrifying to get the notification of an incoming 7.1 magnitude quake. I don’t live TOO close to the shoreline but I do live in an area that will be hit hardest along the trough. I’ve decided to prioritize my safety above all else by staying a bit in-land if I can avoid it. In terms of placement, it is very important to mention that where you request has like a 5% chance of being considered throughout the process. I have met maybe like 2 people through this who got where they wanted so if you are scared or there are areas you absolutely do not want to live, when/if you are accepted look at exactly what your placement is so that you don’t get blindsided. “ESID” is very much the cop out answer since JET isn’t actually your employer and doesn’t really know anything about what your job or living situation will be like and you are largely kept in the dark until you arrive so do as much research as you can before you say you’ll accept the offer.

Dang that does sound great! Nothing hits quite like a good okonomiyaki 😋 Good memory!

Thank you!!! Haha I think I’ll pass on the spider stuff too! 😂 Yup, that’s part of the responsibility of leadership. It’s not all fun, and you can’t make everyone happy.

Thank you 😊 That’s definitely true, not all decisions are so straightforward or easy! I’m doing what I can to try to help people and keep them safe. 😎

This was the Kochi city team! They were the first to dance that day! It was super cool to watch!

That’s right! I love seeing the students when I’m running in town marathon events! They’re always happy to see me, waving and smiling! It’s a great feeling! 😎 Kids here are so kind!

Those turtles were so cool! I was so surprised to catch that moment! It's a busy but fun time of year in Japan right now! Lot's of festivals, summer events, and workshops to do! Thank you, life is great in Japan I can't complain!

I love those turtles too! I was so surprised to see turtles going for a slide! It was a very magical moment! Thank you! The aquathon was a tough challenge, I'm glad to say I DID it! :) Thanks for your support and encouragement!

Bamboo can be surprisingly wide! The forests have a distinct sound too, they don’t sound like leaves rustling so much! It’s a very cool plant! I love seeing it in Japan.

Hello! Wow! What an honor, thank you! 😊 I’m glad I could encourage you to take that leap and come to Japan! You’re right, it’s definitely doable. You got this! 😎 Have a great adventure in Aomori!

Thank you! It’s always scenic in Japan. The countryside is quite beautiful everywhere you look! 👀

It’s super cool! I think the best fresh ones are made by hand, but the mass produced ones for gifts are probably made by a machine like this. 😎

Yea, third-year feelings are hard man. I love the people, culture, and country, but I understand how so many JETs end up jaded by the job. Trying not to get jaded! I think the "E" in JET should apply to English teaching programs in Japan that aren't even JET. Exchange is such an important thing! Japanese grandmothers are great XD She's a superhero. Thanks Dani!!!!

No, deer back home certainly wouldn't! Hiroshima deer are too friendly! They stole and ate my paper bag! Rascals!

Oh man what a pain! The worst is when car trouble happens at an inconvenient time and location! Glad you could get it sorted out! Road side service guys are the unsung heroes for sure! 👍

Oh… *Licking* *Man* is my #1 Japanese fan, and I wish he wasn’t. He’s featured in this video: Eighteen Months in Japan | JET Programme th-cam.com/video/xMT0vpP9oRI/w-d-xo.html

No problem! Thank you for watching! It’s been long enough since that embarrassing car incident I don’t feel too bad 😅 Thank you! I’ve been a poster machine!

Too early in the morning perhaps! Beach is quiet in the early morning! Also it’s a huge beach, so I think the surfers and beach goers could be way off on a different part!

It’s gorgeous for sure! 🤩

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It’s sooo cool 😎

Thank you! 🙏 It’s amazing to me how many people don’t know how to cook, or even boil water! It’s a very satisfying skill for me, and I want to encourage it as much as possible!

Who could forget that one!?! 😜

That’s awesome news! Best of luck with the move and the cooking! 🍳 😎

Thank you! 😊

It was an amazing sunset 🌅

Thank you! I sure am, everyday is a new adventure! 💪😎

It’s a difficult job doing AJET, since it’s a volunteer position finding the leadership and JETs willing to participate is hard, both things have to happen! Congratulations!!!😁 I’m so happy you made it in! I bet you’re a little nervous now, but I bet you’ll have a great time in Tokyo! My only advice is say yes to as many experiences as you can! Enjoy exploring the big city! 😎 Thank you, glad to have you on board! Please enjoy your own first day, week, and month in Japan. 😎 Ichigo-Ichie! 🍓

Thank you! 😎 Still going strong!

You’re welcome! Glad I could give you an idea of what kind of experience the program can offer! Thanks for the sub! 😎

They are very majestic!

Thank you 😊 At the very beginning that lady is making shaved ice, and is using a machine to spin and shave ice off an ice block. They add soda flavours to the ice, it’s very soft and fluffy in texture. The last photo is of wooden kappa. Kappa are Japanese river monsters, they look like a turtle and a duck. On a local hike you can see these wooden carved river monsters.

Neat to see an experience from JET in the current day. It sort of feels like the hayday for TEFL in Japan is past, but that doesn't mean it's not perfectly viable in the way it's always been

@@borneoorangutan Thank you! Yea, if Japan is good at anything it's tradition and consistency, the general JET experience hasn't changed much. If you're open to new experiences and invest yourself you can learn lots and have a good time. I don't have the data to know if TEFL is doing better or worse in Japan, but it certainly took a hard hit during the covid pandemic. It's still recovering I think.

Thank you! It’s my pleasure!

Sometime in the next 30 years! It could happen any day, nobody knows!

​@@theboldbasan3802I want to go for study in Tokushima University this summer, can you please tell me is it safe next 2 years from Nakai through earthquake, it would be veryfull information to me.Thank you

@@tufaanooze2706 Great question! It depends where you are living, but the eastern coastline of Japan is always in danger of earthquakes and tsunamis from the nankai earthquake, and other earthquakes. Earthquakes don’t happen often, maybe twice a year, but the danger is always there. I can’t tell you if it will be safe, because nobody knows, earthquakes are entirely unpredictable. If you live further inland far from the ocean, you probably only have to worry about earthquakes and landslides, but not tsunamis. You would be much safer inland Tokushima. You will never be entirely safe in Japan along the ocean, but you can take precautions to make it more safe (have an evacuation bag, know an tsunami evacuation point etc). Hope that helps!

@@theboldbasan3802 @theboldbasan3802 Thank you for prompt reply and very useful information. I will be stay in Dormitory in Tokushima University, I have checked in Map, that University is located nearby coastline and I don't even know that there is any Tsunami prevented height building inside campus. I am just worried about if I didn't join Uni this year, I will lose my one year because of fear of earthquakes.

@@tufaanooze2706 if you’re worried you can email the university and ask what emergency disaster prevention and preparedness they offer, and what evacuation routes are in the area. It’s good to be careful and practical, and not take unnecessary risks, but don’t let your fear stop you from accomplishing your dreams!