Links

If any of the links don’t work or you have suggestions for additions please let us know.

Work

CLAIR Publications – includes the ALT Handbook, General Information Handbook, and After JET Guide
CLAIR After JET Guide [PDF]
CLAIR Japan – the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations
Japan Teaching Resources – a Facebook group
JET Programme – official JET Facebook page

Support and Community

Saga Prefectural Government (Use the English translation button on the top of the page)
SPIRA – Saga Prefecture International Relations Association
SPIRA’s Guide for Life in Japan
AJET Peer Support Group
TELL – Distance counseling services for the international community in Japan
Japan Helpline – a 24-hour multilingual hotline for general living information and emergency assistance. You can call or fill out an online form for help.
Stonewall Japan – news, resources, discussion and support for LGBT JETs
AJET Special Interest Groups – contact information and links to AJET’s SIGs
AJET Connect Magazine – monthly AJET magazine
Saga-ken Community – wider community group for anyone living in Saga, JET alumni and friends
Current Karatsu Gaikokujin – A group for foreigners living in Karatsu
National AJET – news, resources and information from AJET National Council

Living

Medical and Health – links to medical resources and information in Saga and Fukuoka
Hyperdia – train route and timetable information across Saga and Japan)
CLAIR Multilingual Living Information – information about daily life necessary for foreigners residing in Japan
Japan Meteorological Agency – information on daily and extreme weather events
English License/Road Rules – translation of the Japanese road rules by the National Police Agency
Excellent Saga – the Facebook page of the Saga Prefectural Government International Affairs Division
Takeo City – official Facebook page
VegJET – community of vegan, vegetarian, and veg-curious JETs

Leisure

Doga Shitato – new Saga travel app and support line in 4 languages
Saga Sightseeing
Saga Trip Genius
JET-Setters – includes a link to a live GoogleDoc with travel links
Discover Arita – news and events from Arita Town
Karatsu Tourism Association (English/Japanese)

News (in English)