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

Work

Websites

• Teaching resources – a collection of useful links
• CLAIR Publications – includes the ALT Handbook, General Information Handbook, and After JET Guide
• JET Programme – official Programme website
• I Think I’m Lost – large forum for JET and other ALTs in Japan
• CLAIR Japan – the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations

Facebook

• Japan Teaching Resources – large group of English teachers sharing materials and ideas
• JET Programme – official JET Facebook page

Support and Community

Websites

• Saga Prefectural Government (Use the English translation button on the top of the page)
• SPIRA – Saga Prefecture International Relations Association 
• SPIRA’s Guides for Life in Japan
• AJET Peer Support Group
• Rainbow Plaza (Fukuoka) – Free legal, counseling, and medical consultations for foreigners (However, there have been cases where they deny service for non-Fukuoka residents)
• 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
• Tofugu – a useful Japanese language and culture blog

Facebook

• Current Saga JETs – group for the current contract year
• SPIRA has a page and a “personal” account you can friend. Both are updated frequently.
• 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
• AJET Block 10 (Nagasaki, Saga, Fukuoka, Oita) – information about AJET, events, news and support
• National AJET – news, resources and information from AJET National Council
• Stonewall Japan – news, resources, discussion and support for LGBT JETs
• AJET Peer Support Group – official PSG page

Living

Websites

• Medical and Health – links to medical resources and information in Saga and Fukuoka
• Hyperdia – train route and timetable information across Saga and Japan
• Saga City’s Garbage Disposal Guide for Foreign Residents (Only applies to Saga City)
• CLAIR Multilingual Living Information – information about daily life necessary for foreigners residing in Japan
• Japan Meteorological Agency – information on weather, earthquakes, tsunami and typhoon advisories
• Amazon, Rakuten, ASOS – shop in English for most things, delivery to your door
• GoRemit – send money back home, formerly GoLloyds
• English License/Road Rules – translation of the Japanese road rules by the National Police Agency
• Kumamoto JET
• Mie PAs

Facebook

• Excellent Saga – the Facebook page of the Saga Prefectural Government International Affairs Division
• Takeo City – official Facebook page, first city in Japan to move its website to Facebook
• Kyushu Garage Sale Facebook Group – buy and sell your stuff around Kyushu
• VegJET – community of vegan, vegetarian, and veg-curious JETs

Leisure

Websites

• Doga Shitato – new Saga travel app and support line in 4 languages
• Saga Sightseeing – information about sights around Saga
• Saga Trip Genius – events and sightseeing in Saga
• Fukuoka Now Magazine – news, events and useful and information from Fukuoka
• Nagazasshi – Nagasaki Writer’s Digest
• Travel links – international and domestic links at the bottom
• FukuokaJET – good information about Fukuoka’s nightlife and other activities

Facebook

• 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) – details about Karatsu tourism
• Fukuoka Now – official Facebook page

After JET

• CLAIR After JET Guide [PDF]

News

• Japan Today, Mainichi, The Daily Yomiuri, The Japan Times – Japanese newspapers, in English
• NHK World Service – Japan-centric and world news from NHK, in English
• News on Japan – collection of Japan related news, in English