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Official Website for Hiroshima JETs

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  • Life in HiroshimaLearn how to adult in Japan, where to have fun, and more
    • How to AdultTake care of your bills, apartment, and more
    • How to RelaxWhen you’re looking for ways to unwind, check here
    • Health and WellnessFind English speaking doctors and specialty clinics
    • Virtual Tour of HiroshimaGet an in-depth view of each block here in Hiroshima
      • City WebsitesOfficial websites for all cities/towns
    • Hiroshima JET GuidebookCheck out our yearly informative guidebook
    • Japanese LanguageStudy Japanese and access translated forms
    • Disaster PreparednessJapan is prone to earthquakes and other natural disasters. Be prepared!
  • Life as a JETLearn about your role and expectations as an ALT
    • Hiroshima JET OrientationWork event that occurs every August, at the beginning of the new JET contract year
      • 2017 OrientationView presentations from this past conference
      • 2018 OrientationView presentations from this past conference
    • Skills Development ConferenceWork event that occurs every winter, halfway through the year
      • 2018 SDCView presentations from this past conference
      • 2019 SDCView presentations from this past conference
    • New JETsInformation for incoming JETs
      • Packing
      • Types of Living Situations in Hiroshima
      • First Month Checklist
      • New JET FAQs
    • For Leaving JETsGuidance and support for departing JETs
    • Teaching MaterialsFind lesson plans, games, and more
    • Education in JapanUnderstanding the education system in Japan
  • About UsLearn about your JET support system
    • Support
      • AJET Peer Support Group
    • Prefectural Advisors
    • Block Leaders
    • AJET Representatives
    • Embassy Information
  • VolunteerLearn more about your opportunities to give back
    • Hiroshima JET Scholarship FundScholarship fully funded by Hiroshima JETs to send one of our students abroad every year
    • Sambien Children’s HomeMonthly volunteer activity for current JETs
  • ContactAsk questions or request content for the website

Summer Feature

Typhoon season in Japan is from July to October. Learn how to prepare a disaster kit for your home as well as evacuation protocols for your area using the Disaster Preparedness article here.

Disaster Preparedness

Located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, Japan is one of the most seismically active areas in the world.  Though earthquake warnings are sounded over the media, cell phone towers, and local alarms, this may only give you a couple seconds to prepare for the incoming quake. Additionally, typhoons, flooding,…Continue reading “Disaster Preparedness”

13Feb 201913 Feb 2019
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Leaver’s Checklist

The Fukuyama Block Leader, Mitchell Plumer, has created an amazingly thorough checklist for those who are currently preparing to end…

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SDC 2019

お疲れ様でした! Thank you for your hard work! The 2019 Skills Development Conference is officially behind us and we had a…

13Nov 201813 Feb 2019
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Medical Resources Update Surveys

It’s difficult and intimidating to search for medical care in a country you’re unfamiliar with. However, the JET community is…

Alcohol…

3 Places to Connect with Hiroshima City’s LGBT+ Community

9 Apr 2019
If you’re reading this article, I imagine you and I have something in common. We are part of the queer community in some way or other, be it through our…
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Ode to The Yakult Dame

5 Apr 2019
I. Complaint Yakult dame, what is your name? For I should know, and this refrain, Which sweetly seems, though silent screams, Would know the word and ease my pain. Overkill…
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Pronunciation Lesson

28 Jan 2019
Me IRL before teaching this lesson Pronunciation lessons can be really intimidating for both teachers and students. I've always been nervous to make students feel bad about their pronunciation skills…
Photo Contests

Fall Photo Contest 2018 – Third Place

8 Jan 2019
Photo by Emma Ancel Here is our 3rd place winner for the 2018 Fallin' for Fall Photo Contest! Congratulations to Emma Ancel, one of our own Hiroshima prefecture JETs, for…
Photo Contests

Summer Photo Contest 2018 – First Place

26 Oct 2018
Yosakoi Festival Photo by Steven Hoff Finally, here is our 1st place winner for the 2018 Summer photo contest! Congratulations to Steven Hoff! This photo was taken in Sapporo, Hokkaido during…
Photo Contests

Summer Photo Contest 2018 – Second Place

25 Oct 2018
Golden Hour Photo by Katelyn Wonderlin Here is our 2nd place winner for the 2018 Summer photo contest! Congratulations to Katelyn Wonderlin for her prize-winning photo! This photo was taken overlooking part…
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Summer Photo Contest 2018 – Third Place

24 Oct 2018
A Late Night in Hondōri Photo by Emma Ancel Here is our 3rd place winner for the 2018 Summer photo contest! Congratulations to Emma Ancel, one of our own Hiroshima…
JET Life…

A Guide to Making Better Worksheets

4 Sep 2018
Canva.com is an incredible resource for educators! If you've never heard of it until now, though, have no fear. I'm here to give you a list of my top 5…
Monthly Update

Welcome, new JETs!

1 Aug 201817 Aug 2018
Hey there! This is my first post as the website manager and (maybe) the first you're reading as a new JET! Woohoo for us! 🎉 I hope you're having fun and…
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Sakura Showdown Contest 2018- 1st place

25 Jun 2018
Sakura at Uranosaki Station Photo by James Graham Here is our 1st place winner in the 2018 Sakura Showdown contest Congratulations to James Graham, a JET in Saga Prefecture for…

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Summer Announcements

お久しぶりです!

Hello to all the current and new Hiroshima ALTs! I hope you’re hanging in there despite the heat and the desk warming that we all enjoy once this time of year rolls around.

Orientation is coming up soon so be sure to get your business trip paperwork completed and submitted to your school as soon as you can!

See you all soon!

Let’s Welcome our new Advisor and Block Leaders for 2019-2020!

ALT-PA: Meghan Gallaspy

Fukuyama
Adam Phelan

Mihara-Onomichi
Jessica Harris

 

Northern Kingdom
Sophie Taylor

 

Kure
Jessica Evans

HOT
Sarah Webb

Hiroshima
Breann Ballard


*We are still waiting for Orientation and SDC Presentations. If you presented at the conferences and your information is not here or here. Please email it to either Kristen or Mark ASAP. Thanks!*

About the Website Manager

Hi! My name is Kristen Lewis.
I'm a third-year JET and live in Higashihiroshima with my husband. I look forward to adding to this awesome resource for all ALTs in Hiroshima prefecture.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me through the contact form.
よろしくお願いします!

Emergency Phone Numbers

Police
110

Fire & Ambulance
119

For emergency medical care, please check your city’s website. If it doesn’t have an English option, use Google Translate in your browser.

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