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This is the official homepage for JETs living and working in Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

 

If you have a question about work, are looking for teaching suggestions, or just need to figure out how to get that re-entry permit, you're in the right place! We also offer area guides, common interest groups, and everything else you need to survive and thrive in Niigata.

 

If you have problems or questions that aren't answered on this website, please get in touch with a Prefectural Advisor.

 

For information on what's going on with the Niigata JET community, please sign up for our forum and the Niigata JET Yahoo group.

 

For places to go or things to do and see, check out the Niigata Google Map.

 

If you are a new JET or a transfer preparing to move to Niigata, here's some advice about what to expect and how to get ready.

 

 

 

The site is updated and maintained by the PAs and RAs, but contributions, corrections and advice are always welcome. Get in touch here.

Niigata, Japan
Updated Tuesday, November 24, 2009 9:00 AM
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News & Announcements

 

NOV

12

 

Homestay Opportunity – November 27 - 28. Applications are due by November 17, so act now since supplies are limited. Please contact Katrina for more information. We have also added  links to other JET community websites in the Teaching section. Enjoy!

 

 

JUL

30

 

A warm and hearty Niigata welcome to all the new JETs!  Before jet lag gets the best of you, get out and about to see all that summer in Niigata  has to offer! Check out the full lineup of events at EnjoyNiigata.com! 

 

APR

6

 

Niigata municipalities have begun distributing the stimulus payments! All foreigners (age 19-64) registered as of Feb 1, 2009 are eligible to receive 12,000 yen. Please see here for instructions and templates of the forms. 

 

MAR

24

 

Sakura season is upon us! The Niigata Prefectural Tourism website, enjoyniigata, has posted its English Language listing of Spring 2009 events! Please see here for info, dates and times -- make your travel plans now! 

 

MAR

19

 

The Niigata Region Guides are once again online and available to lead you to the best-kept local secrets all over the prefecture! If your area's guide appears missing or incomplete, please fill us in with this template.

 

 

MAR

18

The musical may be over, but our tireless volunteers are off to Papua New Guinea for a few weeks of manual labor—check out some pictures from the Niigata City performance here.

 

MAR

2

Congrats to our very own Niigata Charity Musical participants on another excellent performance in Murakami this weekend! Only 2 shows left: March 7th on Sado, and March 14th in Niigata City. Come see Snow White and the Seven Samurai and help support education in Papua New Guniea!

 

FEB

24

Not recontracting but terrified about the economy in your home country? Stay tuned to our Job Links page for updates about opportunities and resources for job seekers/students in Japan and beyond.

 

 

 

  
 

 

 

 

 
   
 

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