This page is a non-comprehensive list of advice on things you can do before you arrive in Japan. It highlights some of the most useful parts of the Oita Weebly site. Remember this site is made by JET's, for JET's. We have included information that we've found useful or that we've discovered during our time here. 

Connect

Get connected, but also remember to check out our Social Media Guidelines.

Discover

More about where your going! Check out our local area page. 

​What to expect at work? Check out the Japanese School system and teaching on JET pages. Also learn about our Social Media Guidelines.

LEARN

Learn how the Oita JET system works. Learn about some of the differences between prefectural and city-level JET's.

About what you can expect in your first month. 

日本語 (Japanese, nihongo) in Japan. Our recommended Japanese resources live here.  ​​

About Driving in Oita. 

Money

It is important to keep in mind that JET's in Oita are paid once a month, generally closer to the end of the month - you need to bring enough money to cover your costs for you first weeks in Oita. This should include enough money in Japanese Yen to cover your initial set-up costs such as key money (which is usually around 3~5 months rent), food, and other essentials. This can sometimes also include money for welcome parties (enkais).

It's going to be hot... really hot

​If you're coming in the normal July/August arrival groups you will be arriving in the middle of summer. It's going to be hot and humid. Good antiperspirant can be hard to find, so it's definitely worth bringing with you.