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A Day in the Life of a JET Program ALT

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Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming to Japan

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Hakone in 2 Days: Hakone Loop + Museums

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Toritsu Sayama Park by Bicycle

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Day Trip to Kawagoe (aka Little Edo)

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Ueno Park P2: What I Thought

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Ueno Park P1: What I Did

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Shinjuku Gyoen Park and Getting Lost

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Shopping Alone in Nishi-Shinjuku

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To Former Teachers on JET: Get A(nother) Life

Jam GuiboneUpdated on October 15, 2022November 9, 2021227 Comments on To Former Teachers on JET: Get A(nother) Life

JET Program participants who have had formal teacher training, who have been full-time/regular teachers in their home country will either be frustrated with their new job, will welcome the fewer spate of responsibilities–or a combination …

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JET Program: Pros and Cons

Jam GuiboneUpdated on January 11, 2021January 11, 202144 Comments on JET Program: Pros and Cons

It’s January, and as usual the beginning of the year makes me think about the things I have done and have not done the years prior. In short, it’s the time for reflection, nostalgia, regrets, …

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A Glimpse of What the JET Program Is Like for ALTs

Jam GuiboneUpdated on December 20, 2020December 20, 2020Leave a Comment on A Glimpse of What the JET Program Is Like for ALTs

So, there’s only a few weeks till the deadline for the 2021 intake. For all those gathering their documents to send and for all the others who are still not sure if they want to …

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J-Playlist: Upbeat J-Pop to Start the Day

Jam GuiboneUpdated on November 5, 2020November 5, 202021 Comments on J-Playlist: Upbeat J-Pop to Start the Day

Primary purpose in writing this post? So I won’t forget these songs in the future when I’m looking for upbeat tunes. I’ve been listening to Japanese music since I was in elementary, mostly because of …

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Living through a Pandemic in Another Country

Jam GuiboneUpdated on October 7, 2020October 4, 20208 Comments on Living through a Pandemic in Another Country

“Covid-19 in Japan? Where? The pandemic’s over!” It’s a morbid joke some of my friends and I have taken to saying these days, in part to lighten the situation and to express our frustration. We …

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A Death in the Family

Jam GuiboneUpdated on August 10, 2020November 6, 201917 Comments on A Death in the Family

Originally published on 2019/11/06 It’s never easy to be so far away when you hear news that a relative has passed away. Last Thursday (October 31), my sister messaged me on Facebook that our grandmother, …

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Learning to Ride a Bike As an Adult. Alone. In a Foreign Country.

Jam GuiboneUpdated on August 10, 2020October 30, 20197 Comments on Learning to Ride a Bike As an Adult. Alone. In a Foreign Country.

Originally published on 2019/10/30 Excuse the dramatic pauses, marked by the periods and capitals, but the past few days have been exhilarating and rewarding. Last Monday, I finally learned how to ride a bicycle. Wait, …

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100-Yen Stores And What You’ll Find There

Jam GuiboneUpdated on August 10, 2020September 19, 201919 Comments on 100-Yen Stores And What You’ll Find There

Originally published on 2019/09/19 Before I even got to Japan, I already knew I’d be hitting up Daiso for basic household products. Daiso is pretty popular in the Philippines. In terms of cute designs, it …

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Quiet vs Bustling

Jam GuiboneUpdated on August 10, 2020August 27, 20197 Comments on Quiet vs Bustling

Originally published on 2019/08/27 My apartment is in a mostly residential neighborhood. It’s a far cry from the bustle of Nishi-shinjuku and its nightly sirens. I really don’t know how to feel about this drastic …

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Mind Your Own Business

Jam GuiboneUpdated on August 10, 2020August 19, 2019Leave a Comment on Mind Your Own Business

Originally published on 2019/08/19 One thing I’ve always admired about Japan and its people is how efficient the country runs. Obviously, the train system is amazing. The turnstile that reads the IC card never (or …

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