Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program

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Can I bring my pets?

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Does having tattoos affect the ability to apply for this program, and/or be accepted?

They will ask you about it in the application, but that was all. I never got asked about it in the interview. I have tattoos, though not easily visible ones, and it hasn't been a problem for me while working here in Japan but that always depends on your school.

By Brigitta Kaiser on April 12, 2021

Would a Bachelor of Arts degree meet the degree qualification?

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What prefectures are your offices located in?

They will ask you about it in the application, but that was all. I never got asked about it in the interview. I have tattoos, though not easily visible ones, and it hasn't been a problem for me while working here in Japan but that always depends on your school.

By Brigitta Kaiser on April 12, 2021

Can myself and my partner apply together and be placed in the same location and housing?

They will ask you about it in the application, but that was all. I never got asked about it in the interview. I have tattoos, though not easily visible ones, and it hasn't been a problem for me while working here in Japan but that always depends on your school.

By Brigitta Kaiser on April 12, 2021

Should a candidate be offered a position in the JET program, are they allowed to bring their children to Japan as well?

They will ask you about it in the application, but that was all. I never got asked about it in the interview. I have tattoos, though not easily visible ones, and it hasn't been a problem for me while working here in Japan but that always depends on your school.

By Brigitta Kaiser on April 12, 2021

Can I join the program as a British citizen?

They will ask you about it in the application, but that was all. I never got asked about it in the interview. I have tattoos, though not easily visible ones, and it hasn't been a problem for me while working here in Japan but that always depends on your school.

By Brigitta Kaiser on April 12, 2021

How often can I return home to the US?

They will ask you about it in the application, but that was all. I never got asked about it in the interview. I have tattoos, though not easily visible ones, and it hasn't been a problem for me while working here in Japan but that always depends on your school.

By Brigitta Kaiser on April 12, 2021

Can I join the program as a Mexican?

They will ask you about it in the application, but that was all. I never got asked about it in the interview. I have tattoos, though not easily visible ones, and it hasn't been a problem for me while working here in Japan but that always depends on your school.

By Brigitta Kaiser on April 12, 2021

Can people with type 1 diabetes partake in the JET Programme?

They will ask you about it in the application, but that was all. I never got asked about it in the interview. I have tattoos, though not easily visible ones, and it hasn't been a problem for me while working here in Japan but that always depends on your school.

By Brigitta Kaiser on April 12, 2021