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 Welcome to Niigata!

Important Announcement: Please check the Niigata Prefectural Hompage's English site for information updates about the current situation in Niigata.

All Niigata JETs were safe and accounted for after the 3:59 a.m. earthquake on March 12th.

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 Photograph of Yahiko Shrine

 

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, but contributions, corrections and advice are always welcome. Get in touch here.

Niigata, Japan
Updated Saturday, January 28, 2012 9:00 PM
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30°FHigh: 32°F
Low: 28°F
Wind: 13 mph
Humidity: 68%
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Sunday
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Monday
34° / 28°
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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News & Announcements

 

 

FEB

10

 

 Today is the deadline for your Re-Contracting Decision. Staying or going, please make sure you've handed this document to your supervisor.

 

 

 

JAN

23,24

 

 It's time for the Annual Two-Day Skill Development Conference!

Be sure to arrive at the Education Center by 10:00am on Monday, January 23rd for registration and a full day of workshops.
Check your e-mail inbox for more details.

 

JAN

15

 

 Did you notice something different about the NiigataJET Website? Well, there's a link to AJET including all the information you wanted to know about upcoming events in Niigata.

 

JAN

10

 

It's TAX SEASON! If you haven't already, double check the JET Programme General Information Handbook to make sure you've completed and turned in all the necessary tax forms and paperwork to work in Japan.

 

JAN

1

 

 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

 

DEC

20

 Traveling for the holidays? If you haven't already, give a copy of your holiday travel plans to your supervisor and send a copy to Katrina.

 

DEC

 17

 If you have volunteered to present a workshop at the Skill Development Conference in January, make sure you've sent the title and a basic outline to Liz at this point.

 

DEC

1

 

 Be sure to send your awesome pictures of Niigata to Joe Moore at niigataphotos@gmail.com so he can make a move on the photo book project.

 

 

 

  
 

 

 

 

 
   
 

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