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Web Japan Calendar- What are the important dates/events to know for schools in Japan?
The National Holidays in JapanJapan celebrates several national holidays throughout the year, each with its own unique cultural and historical significance. These holidays provide an opportunity for residents and visitors to…
An example of using ChatGPT to generate fun images from a prompt.
A Japanese teacher (ALT) holding a small box and smiling
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WeXpats Jobs logoJapan Job site for foreigners
Japan Talk logoJapan Talk is a Japanese culture and travel guide. We love Japan more than 3 meals a day.
JALT Publications logoPublications of the Japan Association for Language Teaching JALT has a rich history of publishing material on all aspects of language teaching and learning, as well as of supporting writers in…
This seminar (originally offered at an SDC) is intended to stimulate critical reflection on some of the foundational concepts that underly almost every…
ALT English lesson games, activities and more for teaching in Japan. The goal of this site is to help ALTs…
Welcome to the Mie Guidebook! The internet's most comprehensive English-language guide to living in Mie Prefecture
ALTopedia.netFind activities, games, and worksheets to use in your English classes. Share your ideas and help your fellow teachers make their classes awesome!
The Best Websites & Resources for Teaching English in Japan Planning on teaching English in Japan? Wondering where you should start? Well you are in the right place. Here you will find a…
KYOTO JETS is a website run by the current PAs in Kyoto City and Kyoto Prefecture for the purpose of distributing information and providing support…
Chiba AJET is a social community for JETs, WI-ALTS, and anyone who wants an opportunity to get together, have fun and support each other while promoting…
Shimane AJET is a group that is run by JETs, for JETs. We are not run by the PAs or any BoE but are 100%…
The Association of Japan Exchange and Teaching (AJET) is a volunteer organization composed of and for participants of the…
- AJET Kochi Living in Japan Resources
- Consulate-General of Japan in San Francisco
Tofugu started out as a college course project in 2008. It was rooted as a Japanese language blog for English speakers. Over the years Tofugu began to find its niche and evolved into a full-time…
We organize various International parties and bus trips in Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe. 
You can mingle with local Japanese people as well as people from all over the world!
We throw parties…