Life on JET

There are currently around 400 UK graduates taking part in the JET Programme. The range of their experiences is enormous, with placements in every region of Japan. The principles and goals of the JET Programme are the same throughout Japan, but JET experiences vary widely according to the interests and approach of each participant, as well as their placement type and location.

JET Impressions

In 2005 we asked JET participant Amy Reeve to give us her impressions mid-way into her first year.

Amy Reeve ALT Okayama Prefecture

In 2010, current JET Programme participant Gerry White gave us his impressions of life on the JET Programme.

Gerry White ALT Mie Prefecture

JET Reflections

We also asked a handful of former JETs to take a look back at their time on the JET Programme and tell us about their experiences.

Heidi Graham CIR Nagasaki City 2000-2003

Malcolm Gibson CIR Kobe City 1998-2001

Nikesh Mehta ALT Tochigi Prefecture 1999-2000

Alex Minter ALT Tottori Prefecture 2005-2007