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2013-Survival-Guide-A5.Pdf Kagoshima Survival Guide 2013 Edition Published by Kagoshima Prefecture International Affairs Division Produced by Kagoshima JET Program & Kagoshima Association for JET Kagoshima JET Program Prefectural Advisors Hirofumi Ozono, Takuyo Katanoda, Yuko Uchizono, Kennard Xu, Michelle Kato, Rachel Little, Tyler Kinkade Kagoshima Association for JET Committee Members President: Jermaine Nelson; Vice-President: Alberto Martinez; Secretary: Matt O’Boyle; Treasurer: Jay Johnston; Community Coordinator: Logan Morley; Communications Chair: Gayle Hume; Event Planner: Alex O’Brien Article Contributors Nathan Bastin, Gayle Hume, Jay Johnston, Laura Keating, Tyler Kinkade, Colin Lawrence, Rachel Little, Justin Martens, Alberto Martinez, Logan Morley, Jermaine Nelson, Alex O’Brien, Matt O’Boyle, Perry Pollard, Rachel Seaman, Kennard Xu, and countless others Cover Design: Logan Morley Layout Design: Alberto Martinez, Tyler Kinkade Table of Contents Support Network Public Transportation Prefectural Advisors ______________ 1 Routes & Timetables ______________ 25 Block System _____________________ 2 Rapica Card ____________________ 25 Emergency Numbers _____________ 2 Buses ____________________________ 26 Counseling Resources ____________ 2 Tram _____________________________ 27 Kagoshima Association for JET _____ 3 Trains ____________________________ 28 Who do I ask for help? ____________ 3 Ferries ___________________________ 29 KAJET Event Schedule ____________ 4 Driving First Things First General Information ______________ 31 Personal Safety ___________________ 5 Drinking and Driving ______________ 32 Natural Disasters __________________ 5 Gas Stations ______________________ 33 Medical Information ______________ 9 Japanese Driver’s Licenses ________ 34 Workplace Culture ______________ 12 Buying a Car _____________________ 34 Your New Home Insiders’ Guide Around the House _______________ 15 Information Centers ______________ 37 Bills _____________________________ 16 City Life __________________________ 38 Cleaning Time __________________ 17 Country Life ______________________ 39 Pests ___________________________ 17 Island Life ________________________ 42 Garbage and Recycling _________ 18 Sexual & Reproductive Health _____ 46 Media & Communication ________ 20 Vegetarians ______________________ 49 Neighbors ______________________ 22 Learning Japanese _______________ 51 Money and Spending Banking and Money Access _____ 23 For More Information The Kagoshima Survival Guide provides essential information to help incoming JETs get started their first month in Kagoshima. Please see the Kagoshima JET Program website at: www.kagoshimajet.com for more complete, detailed information and tips. A Word from the KAJET President Welcome to Kagoshima! First off congratulations on your acceptance into the JET Programme and on being selected to live in one of the sunniest, nicest prefectures in Japan! Kagoshima is the southernmost prefecture in Japan before Okinawa and, as such, has a sub-tropical climate. This means that Kagoshima is quite a green, lush place containing an abundance of natural beauty. Our prefecture houses countless beautiful locations, from the wondrous islands in the South, the breath-taking mass migrations of cranes in Izumi, the fabulous beaches in Makurazaki, the unique “sand baths” of Ibusuki, to the mythical birthplace of Japan, Kirishima. You most certainly have an abundance of adventure waiting for you here in our gorgeous prefecture! In a country known for its warm, friendly people, Kagoshima is particularly renowned for its hospitality and friendliness. Though Kagoshima has a rich history in relation to foreigners and foreign trade, you might still be a bit of a curiosity to Japanese people here. Remember to take everything in stride, as people may appear shy at first. However, if given the opportunity, they will want to talk to you. A little Japanese goes a long way and even a simple “ohayou gozaimasu” will be met with much enthusiasm. Of course no matter how wonderful things are here we all come from different walks of life and will face different challenges. No matter who you are, moving to a foreign country will make you grow whether you realise it or not. Always remember that growing sometimes hurts, however you will naturally form your own group of friends that will become your support group. Please remember that the Kagoshima JET community is here to help you. We have an awesome group of Prefectural Advisors (PAs) who are ready to help with any problems you might encounter. Last but not least, myself and the entire Kagoshima AJET team are here to help you in any way that we can. You are never alone. I’m very excited to meet you all soon, and I know you will no doubt make memories here in Kagoshima that you will treasure for a lifetime. Thanks and yoroshiku! Jermaine Nelson President, Kagoshima AJET 4th year ALT Support Network Prefectural Advisors Kagoshima Prefecture’s seven Prefectural Advisors (PAs) provide support to JET participants and Contracting Organizations. If you have questions or concerns about your work, your contract or life in general while you are here in Japan, they are here to help. Anything you share with PAs will be kept confidential (except in cases when you or someone else is in immediate danger). Contact the PAs at: [email protected]. ALT PAs Rachel Little, [email protected], 080 3189 4570 Tyler Kinkade, [email protected], 080 6431 8241 Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) PAs are contacted for work-related concerns, daily life information and counseling. ALT PAs have extensive classroom experience. CIR PAs Kennard Xu, [email protected], 080 5278 9428, Michelle Kato, [email protected], 099 286 2303 Coordinator of International Relations (CIR) PAs are contacted for language-barrier related issues as well as work and life concerns. CIR PAs are fluent in both Japanese and English. J-PAs Takuyo Katanoda, International Affairs Division, 099 286 2303 Yuko Uchizono, Upper Secondary School Education Division, 099 286 5291 Hirofumi Ozono, International Affairs Division, 099 286 2303 Japanese PAs are the PA team leaders and are most commonly contacted by school or BOE supervisors with regards to JET-related issues. 1 Block System The Kagoshima Prefecture Block System is a regional support system based on geographical proximity, with each of the designated blocks headed by a block leader. Block leaders are experienced, volunteer JET participants who can answer basic questions about the local area. They provide emergency information in the event of natural disasters, and will contact JETs following a disaster to ensure everyone is okay. Throughout the year, you will be contacted by your Block Leader. If you have any trouble reaching them, please consult a Prefectural Advisor (PA) for assistance. Emergency Numbers Police (keisatsu 警察) 110 Ambulance (kyuukyuusha 救急車) 119 Fire (shoubousha 消防車) 119 Counseling Resources CLAIR JET Line 03 5213 1729; Mon – Fri, 9 A.M. – 5:45 P.M. JET Line is answered in English by JET Programme Coordinators (PC). All of CLAIR’s PCs are former JETs who have received training in counseling techniques and are well-versed in JET Programme issues. PCs can help you find professional advice and consultation from members of its Counseling System Committee. AJET Peer Support Group 050 5534 5566; Skype ID: AJETPSG; 365 days/year, 8 P.M. – 7 A.M. PSG is a listening and referral service for all JET participants. Volunteers are current JET participants trained by professionals. It’s completely anonymous, confidential and available every night of the year. Whether you’ve had a bad day at work, need to see a doctor at 3:00 A.M. or just want to speak English with someone, the volunteers at PSG are available to listen. See www.ajet.net/psg for more information. 2 TELL Support Line 03 5774 0992; 9 A.M. – 11 P.M., 365 days/year There are also non-JET counseling options, including TELL which provides free, anonymous and confidential telephone. Trained volunteers can offer counseling and support, as well as information on a broad range of English- speaking services in Japan. See www.telljp.com for more information. Kagoshima Association for JET KAJET is an independent, self-supporting, volunteer, community-building organization comprised of current JET participants within Kagoshima which provides an informal exchange of information and ideas about daily living in Kagoshima and organizes social events throughout the year. 2013 – 14 KAJET Committee Members President: Jermaine Nelson, 4th Year, Kokubu City Vice-President: Alberto Martinez, 4th Year, Satsumasendai City Secretary: Matt O’Boyle, 4th Year, Kagoshima City Treasurer: Jay Johnston, 3rd Year, Kajiki Town Community Coordinator: Logan Morley, 3rd Year, Miyanojo Town Communications Chair: Gayle Hume, 2nd Year, Makurazaki City Event Planner: Alex O’Brien, 2nd Year, Kagoshima City KAJET Contact Information Email: [email protected] Facebook: Kagoshima AJET Message Board: kajet.proboards.com Email Listserv: groups.yahoo.com/group/kagoshima-jets Who do I ask for help? KAJET representatives are a good resource for general information about living in Japan, but if you have any personal or professional problems, the PAs are your best resource for assistance. PAs are official, trained Kagoshima Prefecture advisors who can give you more assistance than your fellow JETs and will keep all information strictly confidential. 3 2013 – 14 KAJET Event Schedule August 17 New JET Day Out A great day out around Kagoshima City followed
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