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JET プログラム参加者用ハンドブック
Please read this book before coming to Japan. 来日前に必ずこの冊子を読んでください。 撮影地 新倉山浅間公園（山梨県富士吉田市） Arakurayama Sengen Park (Yamanashi Prefecture Fujiyoshida City) Designed by Amari JET プログラム参加者情報・JET Programme Participant Information
名前 Name
JET 番号 JET No.
勤務先情報・Workplace Information 任用団体 Contracting Organisation
住所 Address
電話番号 FAX 番号 Telephone No. FAX No.
E メール E-mail
担当者氏名 Supervisor’s Name
緊急通報用電話番号・Emergency Phone Numbers
警察 Police ･･･････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 110 救急車/消防 Ambulance/Fire ･･･････････････････････････････････････････････････ 119 警察相談ダイヤル Police Consultation Centre ･･･････････････････････････････････････ #9110
緊急通報時に役立つフレーズ・Emergency Phrases JET プログラムの Web ページにはたくさんの情報があります
警察・Police Tasukete kudasai! (Please help!) Useful information can be found on the JET Programme’s website. ______ga nusumaremashita. (My______has been stolen.) Jūsho wa ______desu. (My address is ______.) Namae wa ______desu. (My name is ______.) CLAIR ニュースはかならずよみましょう Denwa bangō wa______desu. (My telephone number is ______.)
救急車/消防・Ambulance/Fire Please be sure to always read CLAIR News. Kaji desu! (Fire!) Jiko desu. (There has been an accident.) Kyūkyūsha wo onegai shimasu. (Send an ambulance, please.) Jūsho wa ______desu. (My address is ______.) ** CLAIR News is a newsletter in Japanese and English that is e-mailed to current JET Namae wa ______desu. (My name is ______.) participants every month. Denwa bangō wa______desu. (My telephone number is ______.)
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You can bring this book to Japan or download the pdf version online. 日本に来るときに必ずこの冊子を持参するか オンラインでpdfファイルを入手してください。
Council of Local Authorities for International Relations CLAIR 一般財団法人自治体国際化協会
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19-12-185_0000-はじめ.indd 3 2020/02/18 14:21:40 目次 TABLE OF CONTENTS 06 JET プログラムに参加される皆さんへ Dear JET Programme Participants 06 07 よく使われる頭字語 Frequently-Used Acronyms 07 08 2020-2021 年 第 34 期 JET プログラム年間行事予定 2020-2021 JET Programme Yearly Schedule 09 12 日程 Schedule 13 PRE-DEPARTURE 18 旅券（パスポート）と査証（ビザ） Passports and Visas 19 出発前 18 入国手続き Immigration Procedures 19 20 荷造り Packing for Japan 21 1 JET プログラム参加者ではない配偶者または子の同伴 1 32 Bringing Non-JET Spouses or Children 33 任用 任用 40 Appointment 41 指定来日日以降に来日する JET プログラム参加者へのお知らせ 保険 48 Information for Intermittent Arrivals 49 APPOINTMENT 50 保険 Insurance 51 INSURANCE 税金 TAXES 60 税金 Taxes 61 再任用 REAPPOINTMENT 2 62 再任用 Reappointment 63 STATUS OF RESIDENCE 2 在留資格 68 在留資格 Status of Residence 69 80 来日直後のチェックリスト Post-Arrival Checklist 81 82 職務と職場 Work Duties and Workplace 83 98 職場のマナー Manners at Work 99 仕事 100 人事評価 Personnel Evaluations 101 WORK 100 JET プログラム参加者が直面する問題 JET Related Issues and Concerns 101 3 日本でのコミュニケーション 3 108 Communication in Japan 109 108 日本語の学習 Studying Japanese 109 114 法令の順守 Observing the Laws 115 116 風習と作法 Customs and Etiquette 117 116 住居 Housing 117 118 パソコン・電話 Computers and Telephone 119 120 金融機関の利用 Financial Institutions 121 日本での生活 LIVING IN JAPAN 122 印鑑 Personal Seal (Inkan) 123 4 124 運転 Driving 125 4 128 海外旅行・一時出国 Travelling Abroad 129 130 JET プログラム参加者の会 (AJET) The Association for Japan Exchange and Teaching (AJET) 131 130 多言語生活情報 Multilingual Information about Living in Japan 131 134 防犯 Security 135 134 火災・自然災害と連絡体制 Fires, Natural Disasters and Contact Information 135 安全 SAFETY 138 セクシャルハラスメント（セクハラ） Sexual Harassment 139 5 140 性犯罪 Sexual Assault 141 5 健康について 健康と 146 Health 147 152 カルチャーショック Culture Shock 153 HEALTH AND JETプログラムサポート JET PROGRAMME SUPPORT 160 JET プログラムサポートシステム JET Programme Support System 161 システム SYSTEM 6 162 緊急時対応 Emergency Response 163 6 166 引継・出発 Before Leaving 167 168 帰国費用 Return Airfare 169 168 年金の還付 JETプログラム終了に向けて Pension Refund 169 LEAVING THE JET 176 逆カルチャーショック Reverse Culture Shock 177 PROGRAMME 7 176 JET プログラム終了後の就職 Employment After JET 177 7 178 JETAA ( 元 JET 参加者の会 ) JET Alumni Association (JETAA) 179 182 JET プログラム概要 Overview of the JET Programme 183 190 薬監証明申請書類（記入例） Yakkan Shoumei CertificateApplication Forms (Sample) 190 194 年金還付関係書類 Pension Refund Forms 194 197 源泉徴収票 Statement of Earnings (Sample) 197 198 外国青年目標管理シートおよび勤務評定の様式 ( 案 ) JET Programme Participant Goal Management Sheet and Evaluation Forms 199 206 後任者への引継ぎ情報 Essential Information from Outgoing to Incoming JET Programme Participants 207 212 入国管理局・インフォメーションセンター Immigration Bureaus/Information Centres 213 参考資料 214 セクシャルハラスメント相談窓口 Sexual Harassment Enquiry Centres 215 APPENDICES 218 性犯罪相談窓口 Sexual Assault Enquiry/Consultation Centres 219 ! 224 ヘルプライン・メンタルヘルス／緊急サービス／サポートグループ／各種情報 Helplines・Mental Health/Emergency Services/Support groups/Information 225 ! 226 日本地図 Map of Japan 226 228 多言語生活情報アプリ Multilingual App for Foreign Residents 229 230 Safety tips Safety tips 231 232 参加者連絡先登録のお願い Request to Register Contact Information 233 236 緊急連絡／安否情報確認システム Emergency Contact/Safety Confirmation System 237 243 索引 Index 243 5
19-12-185_0000-はじめ.indd 5 2020/02/18 14:21:40 JET プログラムに参加される皆さんへ
ようこそ、JET プログラムへ！ これから始まる日本での新たな生活を想像し、期待に胸を膨らませていることでしょう。 皆さんは来日後、日本全国各地の地方公共団体や私立学校に配属され、ALT、CIR、SEA のそれぞれの職 種に応じた業務を通じて、草の根レベルの国際交流を推進する役割を担います。 これから皆さんは、公務員や学校職員として住民からの期待と信頼に応え、国際交流や外国語教育の分 野のプロフェッショナルとして責任を持って職務に取り組むことが求められます。 また、皆さんが配属される職場では、多くの職員が皆さんの着任、そして皆さんと共に仕事ができるこ とを心から待ち望んでいます。皆さんは、地域の住民から、それぞれの母国の「顔」として見られます。 母国の代表として JET プログラムに参加していることを忘れずに、仕事以外の場においても責任をもった 行動を心掛けてください。 皆さんが日本の地域の国際化のために存分に力を発揮し、地域の人々に愛される JET プログラム参加者 となることを期待します。
一般財団法人 自治体国際化協会（CLAIR） 2020 年 2 月
Dear JET Programme Participants,
Welcome to the JET Programme! As you look toward your new life in Japan, you are most likely filled with great anticipation and excitement. After arrival in Japan, you will take on your roles in promoting grassroots international exchange through your work as ALTs, CIRs, and SEAs at local authorities and private schools all over Japan. As professionals in foreign language education and international exchange, you are expected to approach your duties responsibly, and live up to the expectations and the trust held by the local community in you as a government employee and/or educator. Many people at your new place of work are eagerly awaiting your arrival, and are looking forward to working with you. It is also important to remember that you will each be seen by your local community as the ‘face’ of your home country. Please act responsibly both during and outside of working hours, and do not forget that you are participating in the JET Programme as a representative of your home country. We hope that you do your utmost in working towards the internationalisation of Japan’s communities, and that you will become another one of the many JET Programme Participants loved by their local communities.
Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR) February 2020
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19-12-185_0000-はじめ.indd 6 2020/02/18 14:21:40 よく使われる頭字語 FREQUENTLY-USED ACRONYMS
AJET Association for Japan Exchange and Teaching ・・・・・・JETプログラム参加者の会 ALT Assistant Language Teacher ・・・・・・外国語指導助手 BCP Business Continuity Plan ・・・・・・事業継続計画 BOE Board of Education ・・・・・・教育委員会 CIR Coordinator for International Relations ・・・・・・国際交流員 CLAIR Council of Local Authoritites for International Relations ・・・・・・自治体国際化協会 CO Contracting Organisation ・・・・・・任用団体 ES Elementary School ・・・・・・小学校 GIH General Information Handbook ・・・・・・JETプログラム参加者用ハンドブック JET JET Programme Participant ・・・・・・JETプログラム参加者 JETAA JET Programme Alumni Association ・・・・・・元JETプログラム参加者の会 JHS Junior High School ・・・・・・中学校 JSA Japan Sports Agency ・・・・・・スポーツ庁 JTE Japanese Teacher of English ・・・・・・日本人英語指導員 JTL Japanese Teacher of a Foreign Language ・・・・・・日本人外国語指導員 MEXT Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology ・・・・・・文部科学省 MIC Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications ・・・・・・総務省 MOFA Ministry of Foreign Affairs ・・・・・・外務省 PA Prefectural Advisor ・・・・・・取りまとめ団体アドバイザー SEA Sports Exchange Advisor ・・・・・・スポーツ国際交流員 SHS Senior High School ・・・・・・高等学校、高校 TEFL Teaching English as a Foreign Language ・・・・・・外国語としての英語教育 TESOL Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages ・ 英語を母国語としない人のための教授法
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19-12-185_0000-はじめ.indd 7 2020/02/18 14:21:42 2020-2021 JET Programme Yearly Schedule
Date Event
12 April, 2020 JET Programme Participants Arrival in Japan 13-15 April, 2020 Post-Arrival Orientation and Welcome Reception April Arrivals 15 April, 2020 Participants Arrival at their Contracting Organisations
9 September, 2020 JET Programme Participants Arrival in Japan 10-12 September, 2020 Post-Arrival Orientation and Welcome Reception
Group A 12 September, 2020 Participants Arrival at their Contracting Organisations
13 September, 2020 JET Programme Participants Arrival in Japan 14-16 September, 2020 Post-Arrival Orientation and Welcome Reception
Group B 16 September, 2020 Participants Arrival at their Contracting Organisations
Late September, 2020 Prefectural Orientations
September, 2020 - ALT Skill Development Conferences February, 2021
October - CIR and SEA Mid-Year Conferences December, 2020
Late January - Reappointment Deadline Early February, 2021
After JET Conference and JET Programme Career Fairs February - March, 2021 (optional conference for participants who are planning to complete their tenure on the Programme)
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19-12-185_0000-はじめ.indd 9 2020/02/18 14:21:42 Chapter 1: Pre-Departure
第1章第1章 出発前出発前
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2020/02/08 9:23:17 13 , please inform the Embassy or Consulate General of Japan immediately If you withdraw from the JET Programme soon after arriving in Japan, you may have to repay Programme soon after arriving in Japan, you may If you withdraw from the JET the cost of your airfare to Japan, the hotel accommodation in Tokyo, and other related fees. If fees. If and other related Tokyo, accommodation in the cost of your airfare to Japan, the hotel you intend to withdraw before departing for Japan. Summer arrivals Wednesday, 9 September or Sunday, 13 September 2020 9 September or Sunday, Wednesday, Summer arrivals 1. ALT/ CIR April arrivals Sunday, 12 April 2020 12 April arrivals Sunday, CIR ALT/ 1. September 2020 13 arrivals Sunday, 2. SEA Please note that you are not permitted to make your own travel arrangements. If you wish to make a change, Please note that you are not permitted to make your own travel arrangements. If you The JET Programme is split into two main arrival groups, the summer (Summer Post-Arrival Orientation), and Post-Arrival Orientation), summer (Summer groups, the arrival main is split into two Programme The JET including the your contracting organisation, concerning your placement from will receive information You CLAIR through a Programme Participants will receive information about their flight to Japan from JET for Japan your departure regarding to the information related send you a questionnaire will agency The travel and must depart for Participants arrive in Japan by airplane on the dates listed below, Programme All JET 1.1. Schedule the April arrival groups (April Post-Arrival Orientation, for ALTs and CIRs from China, Korea, Brazil and Peru, China, Korea, Brazil and CIRs from ALTs for (April Post-Arrival Orientation, April arrival groups the information following the that aware be Please countries). participating other from CIRs and ALTs some and for April that differs in participants arriving Information for in summer. for participants arriving is mainly after the designated arrival parentheses. Participants arriving in Japan in summer appears in arriving participants Arrivals” for additional information. Information for Intermittent dates should refer to “2.2 Departure 1) Before April arrivals) to mid-March for Late May (late February (Nin’yō and Conditions Appointment (Saiyō Notice of following four documents: Terms ), Naitei Tsūchisho Kisoku or Agreement (Dōisho). Please read these documents Shūgyō of and Statement Kisoku), a welcome letter, Embassy the or organisation your contracting to content their about questions any address promptly and carefully of Japan. or Consulate General the travel agency. If you have any questions regarding travel arrangements, please enquire with travel agency. the departure date cannot be changed. Furthermore, as a rule, please understand that Late July and the Post-Arrival Orientation. After filling out the questionnaire,promptly return it to the travel (This agency. April arrivals). questionnaire is not sent to 2) Departure Departure from Home Country Japan from the designated airport on the flight arranged by the Embassy or Consulate General of Japan. In case your in of departure of your place/region change a etc. departure, before of residence your place you change cannot be changed. the date of arrival in Japan home country may be permitted. However, you must contact the Embassy or Consulate General of Japan at least one month and one day in advance of you must contact the Embassy or Consulate General of Japan at least one month and one day in advance of be will tickets return country, home returning to your that when mind keep in Japan. Please in your arrival date provided to the designated airport from which you originally departed. 19-12-185_Chapter 1.indd 13 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme
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. Programme In the case to your travel arrangementsrequest to make a change where you 30 daysless or before your departure date to Japan, (counting from the day of departure) or request to withdraw request to withdraw day of departure) or (counting from the departure date to Japan, before your to bear the cancellation you may be required before coming to Japan, Programme from the JET organisation case where your contracting related fees (in the travel, for housing fees for your the as soon arise as pay travel fees will obligation to The fees. other and housing), arranges your by the travel agency cancellation is confirmed in Tokyo An overall introduction to the JET for each job type An introduction to the various work duties and cultural differences (including basic Japanese training) Seminars and training covering life in Japan Necessary information related to your departure.
1. 2. 3. 4. Prior to departing for Japan, you will attend a Pre-Departure Orientation hosted by the Embassy or Consulate a Pre-Departure Orientation Prior to departing for Japan, you will attend It usually includes the following: ALT/ CIR: Wednesday, 9 September or Sunday, 13 September 2020 or Sunday, 9 September CIR: Wednesday, ALT/ There is no Pre-Departure Orientation but you must attend the Post-Arrival Orientation. Travel costs, etc. etc. costs, Travel Orientation. Post-Arrival the attend must you but Orientation Pre-Departure no is There (Sunday, 12 April 2020 for April arrivals) April 2020 for 12 (Sunday, will be greeted in the arrival lobby by travel agency representatives.When you arrive at the airport in Japan, you must travel on the All participants board a chartered bus to the hotel. Following this, you will then immediately ALT/CIR: Thursday, 10 September – 12 Saturday, September 2020 or Monday, 14 September 16 – Wednesday, April arrivals) April 2020 for 15 April – Wednesday, 13 (Monday, Attendance at the Post-Arrival Orientation is mandatory. Post-Arrival of the all attend please Programme, JET on the participated previously you have if Even from the train station or airport closest to your residence to the Post-Arrival Orientation venue will be issued by by Post-Arrival Orientation venue will be issued or airport closest to your residence to the from the train station depart from the airport or train must You the cost borne by your contracting organisation. the travel agency and responsibility. your are airport or station train closest the to expenses travel you. However, for designated station your orientation venue, you are responsible for within 100 km of the nearest station to the Furthermore, if you live own transportation costs. Departure from Within Japan Within Departure from 3) Pre-Departure Orientation 3) Pre-Departure airport to the designated according is determined of the Pre-Departure Orientation The location General of Japan. purpose of this The is compulsory. Orientation Pre-Departure the at Attendance from. depart you will city of the Programme. for the coming year on the JET orientation is to help you with necessary preparations 4) Arrival You will then be directed to a shipping area where luggage can be sent to your contracting organisation. Please Please organisation. contracting your to sent be can luggage where area shipping a to directed be then will You you with carry-on hand-held one and or backpack) (suitcase luggage of piece large one take only you may note, As you are requested to dress which in business this orientation, attire for to the Post-Arrival Orientation venue. make dress shoes, please for women, and equivalent a suit with a jacket for men, and tie with a jacket a suit means venue. sure to bring them with you to the orientation arrange to permitted not are You bus ride. the during provided be will information essential buses and pre-arranged to time no free be will bus, there the you board until and airport, the at you arrive After transportation. alternative meet friends etc. 5) Post-Arrival Orientation 16 September 2020 14 September – Wednesday, September 2020 SEA: Monday, Orientation. 19-12-185_Chapter 1.indd 15 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:23:17 17 FAX +81-3-5213-1743 FAX
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), and the Council of of Council the and (MEXT), Technology and Science Sports, Culture, Education,
to the positions and duties of JET Programme Participants, presented by representatives by representatives presented Participants, Programme of JET duties and positions the to xplanation of skills useful for daily life as a JET participant living in Japan, conducted by CLAIR by CLAIR conducted Japan, in living participant JET a as life for daily useful of skills xplanation explanation explanation of job skills needed by JET Programme Participants to fulfiltheir duties,conducted by opportunity to make physical, mental, and cultural adjustments before travelling to your Host Host your to travelling before adjustments cultural and mental, physical, make to opportunity Emergency Contact Emergency during the Post-Arrival Orientation, please inform family and relatives In the case of an emergency participant) (CLAIR staff will then inform the JET that they should contact the CLAIR Office. +81-3-5213-1733 TEL orkshops conducted by prefectural employees, teachers, and current JET Programme Participants to to Participants Programme JET current and teachers, employees, by prefectural orkshops conducted orkshops presented by prefectural employees to introduce the JET Programme structure within the Host orkshops employees to introduce the JET presented by prefectural Host Prefecture/Designated City Meeting will be held for JET Programme Participants and supervisors and Participants Programme for JET held be will Meeting City Host Prefecture/Designated An introduction An introduction of Ministry the from (CLAIR) for International Relations Authorities Local An CLAIR and selected professionals An e A Participants will be able Programme meeting, JET At this contracting organisations. etc. representing their about locations, positions, and responsibilities to receive specific information An further develop job skills introduced at the Post-Arrival Orientation W and general guidelines Programme supervisor, the JET Prefecture/Designated City, W and selected professionals work culture as well as a chance to learn about Japanese City, Prefecture/Designated
1. 2. 3. 5. 1. 2. 4. The purpose of the Post-Arrival Orientation is to provide a basic introduction to life and work while on the to life and work a basic introduction Orientation is to provide of the Post-Arrival The purpose
ALT/CIR: Saturday, 12 September or Wednesday, 16 September 2020 SEA: Wednesday, 16 September 2020 16 September 2020 SEA: Wednesday, or Wednesday, 12 September Saturday, ALT/CIR: April arrivals) April 2020 for 15 (Wednesday, Programme Participants will travel to their Host Prefecture/Designated City with their supervisor(s) via JET Orientation of your Prefectural location and date the you of inform will City Prefecture/Designated Host Your Programme Participants with necessary information The purpose of the Prefectural Orientation is to provide JET Accommodation will be provided at the hotel at the Post-Arrival Orientation venue, and in general two to three to two general in and venue, Orientation Post-Arrival the at hotel the at provided be will Accommodation Reception will also Welcome formal A Post-Arrival Orientation. Breakfast and lunch will be provided during JET Programme. The Post-Arrival Orientation includes the following: includes the The Post-Arrival Orientation Programme. JET 6) Departure for Host Prefectures/Designated Cities Host Prefectures/Designated for 6) Departure by family members Participants accompanied City. transport pre-arranged by their Host Prefecture/Designated for Japan) to make as soon as possible (before departure organisation are requested to contact their contracting necessary travel arrangements for them. Orientation 7) Prefectural their hold Many prefectures Orientation. Post-Arrival the at Meeting City Host Prefecture/Designated the during arrive in summer. Prefectural Orientation immediately following the Post-Arrival Orientation after participants Prefectural The Participant. Programme as a JET your prefecture working in and for living required job skills and Orientation includes the following: participants will share one hotel room. CLAIR and the travel agency will assign all rooms. Please be aware that rooms. all will assign agency travel room. CLAIR and the will share one hotel participants to nor permitted Orientation, Post-Arrival the during rooms change to able neither are Participants Programme JET make private accommodation arrangements. be held at the hotel Ason athe rule,first spouses night and of children orientation. Programme of Participants JET Reception. Welcome join the meetings or workshops, but may are not permitted to attend the Opening Ceremony, 19-12-185_Chapter 1.indd 17 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme
2020/02/08 9:23:17 19 ls of Prefectural Advisors (PAs) who can be contacted for advice and support in the event of support in the event for advice and who can be contacted Advisors (PAs) ls of Prefectural Programme Participants who will be accompanied by their spouse/children should refer to Section “1.5. should refer to Section spouse/children by their who will be accompanied Participants Programme W etc. of local transport, shopping, may include the use Topics City. or Designated specific prefecture City Prefecture/Designated and work in the Host materials relating to life of publications and Distribution Contact detai an emergency Instructor (ALT) Services (CIR) Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Skilled Labour (SEA) JET Bringing Non-JET Spouses or Children” for information on Dependent Visas. Spouses or Children” for information on Dependent Bringing Non-JET
3. 4. lifeapplicabletothe focusondaily Programme Participants that JET bycurrent orkshops conducted 5. ・ ・ ・ When entering Japan, you must undergo a quarantine, immigration, and customs inspection before you are a quarantine, immigration, and customs inspection before you are entering Japan, you must undergo When Please follow the procedures below for entering Japan and receiving your Residence Card: Participants who reside in Japan with a Status of Residence other than Temporary Visitor can participate from can participate Visitor Temporary other than who reside in Japan with a Status of Residence Participants You must bring your passport with you to the Pre-Departure Orientation. If you do not have a passport, you If you do not have a passport, you with you to the Pre-Departure Orientation. must bring your passport You Please follow the instructions of the Embassy or Consulate General of Japan regarding the issuance of your issuance of Japan regarding the of the Embassy or Consulate General the instructions of Please follow come to able are national Japanese a is who parent a or have to, married who are Participants Programme JET General of Japan in your home country for further information Please contact the Embassy or Consulate 1.3. Immigration Procedures 1.2. Passports and Visas 1.2. Passports and issued with a Residence Card. IMPORTANT: For JET Programme Participants already residing in Japan residing already Participants Programme JET For IMPORTANT: date. It is arrival change by the designated make a Status of Residence within Japan only if they are permitted to the participant’s responsibility to confirm withtheir nearest Immigration Bureau of Japan officewhether not or all necessary procedures. If a Status change, and if possible, complete they are able to make a Status of Residence submit it to the Embassy or their Reply Form and must complete participants of Residence change is permitted, process that is a change of Residence Status The was conducted. interview their where of Japan General Consulate Residence of Status your have and early process this begin so please cases, some in month a than longer take may who reside in Japan with a Please be aware that participants by the start of your employment. change completed must apply for one immediately. If you already have a passport, CLAIR recommends that at least one year or recommends that at least one year or If you already have a passport, CLAIR must apply for one immediately. more remains until expiry, in order to avoid passport renewal soon after beginning work in Japan. The name on after beginning work in Japan. in order to avoid passport renewal soon more remains until expiry, your visa application form must be exactly the same as the name on your passport. If country home your in of Japan General or Consulate Embassy the contact Please issued. be cannot visa the names are different,a your renounce must you Japan, with citizenship dual hold you If different. are names your if immediately Programme. order to participate on the JET Japanese nationality in visa.The type of one of the following: visa issued will be visa, your receive you After (Nihonjin National Japanese of Child Spouse or a on Japan to No Visa. ) Haigūshatō to enter Japan with this visa, a Residence Card will you are permitted please check that the contents are correct. If Card, please verify that the Status of Residence and Period of Stay be issued. Once you receive your Residence and nationality are correct. and that your name, date of birth, gender, recorded on it are the same as on your visa, regarding visas. Note: and will cannot make a change need to return to their home country Visitor Temporary Status of Residence of Japan), within change of Residence a Status make to be permitted they will circumstances (only in unavoidable then enter Japan General of Japan, and carry out procedures to obtain a proper visa from the Embassy or Consulate on the designated flight to participate on the Programme. 19-12-185_Chapter 1.indd 19 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme
2020/02/08 9:23:17 21 Visit column, please check “Others” and make sure to write “JET sure to write “JET and make please check “Others” column, Visit Baggage and the Post-Arrival Orientation ome airlines distribute may not the Disembarkation Cards. In this case, please and obtain one fill it in at the immigration inspection area upon arrival. the immigration inspection fill it in at For your Purpose of For your Purpose in the parentheses. Programme” S Card and passport on your person at all times. Keep your Residence blank, and will be recorded on on your Residence Card will be left The home address section the back of the card when you complete your Moving-In Notification with your municipal with your municipal when you complete your Moving-In Notification the back of the card government after arriving must at complete your this contracting You notification organisation. your Residence Take in Japan. within 14 days after arriving at your municipal government making this notification. Card with you when Please be sure to place the completed Disembarkation Card in your passport (before presenting the completed Disembarkation Card in Please be sure to place it to the immigration inspector). : : the airport, each JET Programme JET each airport, the or suitcase large one bring to allowed only is Participant Note: Note 2: Note 2 Depart on your designated flight. Depart on your your flight. you will receive during Disembarkation Card necessary items of the Fill out the Note 1 Note 1: contracting If you would like more information about transportation, please speak with your the Post-Arrival When you travel from the airport to the Post-Arrival Orientation venue and then from ahead to your Since you will be keeping some of your baggage with you and sending some Transporting hundreds of new JET Programme Participants from the airport to the Post-Arrival Post-Arrival Programme Participants from the airport to the hundreds of new JET Transporting From
organisation directly. organisation contracting organisation, you must separate your belongings in advance so that when you arrive at the contracting organisation, in the one airport, you have suits, documents, and everything necessary for the Post-Arrival Orientation piece of baggage you take to the hotel. Baggage yourself. of your baggage all carry you must organisation, your contracting to venue Orientation train and airports use (you may or train stations domestic airports available at not always are carts In Orientation). following the Post-Arrival your Host Prefecture/Designated City stations to travel to hotel by a deliverysome cases, you may be asked to send your baggage to your Host Prefecture from the These types of situations will be discussed at the Post-Arrival company at your own expense. Host Prefecture/Designated City Meeting. Orientation’s Orientation venue is a large undertaking that requires everyone’s cooperation. undertaking that requires everyone’s Orientation venue is a large This is due to space limitations Orientation venue. backpack and one personal item to the Post-Arrival the airport to the hotel, you can also take a laptop computer, and is strictly enforced at the airport. From will be of your baggage The remainder your personal item. but you will have to hold it on your lap with company.* delivery domestic prearranged a using organisation contracting your to airport the from sent The cost of this service of will vary depending on the size, weight, and destination of each piece of baggage costs One piece of baggage may incur extra charges. pieces large/heavy baggage. Excessively you may Keep in mind there is a possibility 2,500-5,000 yen and takes 3-5 days to deliver. approximately For this reason, please pack organisation. you have arrived at your contracting your baggage after receive you may require in your personal item. worth of any necessary items around two days’ 3. Go through immigration inspections after you arrive at the airport. 3. Go through immigration 1. 2. 4. You will be issued your Residence Card. will be issued your You 4. Please think carefully when packing and only bring a small amount of baggage. The baggage you bring to bring to The baggage you only bring a small amount of baggage. Please think carefully when packing and 1.4.1. Baggage to Bring to Japan 1.4. Packing for Japan 1.4. Packing for Japan should be limited to your most important and smallest items. Any excess baggage costs charged by your by your Any excess baggage costs charged and smallest items. Japan should be limited to your most important the at you received tags baggage special the attach to certain Be responsibility. be your own will airline baggage you bring to Japan. Pre-Departure Orientation to each piece of 19-12-185_Chapter 1.indd 21 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme
2020/02/08 9:23:18 23 ) ) as you will not have time to time not have ) as you will \ www.customs.go.jp/english/ fects and Unaccompanied Articles declaration form and Articles declaration form and fects and Unaccompanied ssary for all persons entering Japan to submit a Declaration of Personal Effects and and Effects of Personal a Declaration submit Japan to persons entering ssary for all you are bringing to Japan with you (personal effects), and baggage sent to you (unaccompanied ure to complete a Declaration of Personal Effects and Unaccompanied Articles declaration Articles declaration and Unaccompanied ure to complete a Declaration of Personal Effects Complete a Declaration of Personal Ef It is nece Be s ou can send baggage by airmail or surface mail but services vary from country to country, so please please so country, to country from vary services but mail or surface airmail by baggage send can ou ou can also use international delivery services in many countries. If you have an international delivery delivery an international If you have countries. in many services delivery also use international ou can customs. Once you have filled out the Declaration of Personal Effects and Unaccompanied Articles Articles and Unaccompanied of Personal Effects customs. Once you have filled out the Declaration or travel your airline “taxation”. Check with area titled form, please proceed to the declaration company about exact taxation amounts. customs stamp. Following this, please proceed to the area titled “tax form and receive an official exemption”. proceed to the area titled “tax exemption”. For those within the duty-free allowance limits that do not have unaccompanied articles service near you, please consult with them. limits For those exceeding the duty-free allowance airport or at on the airplane be obtained form can This form. declaration Articles Unaccompanied that have unaccompanied articles For those within the duty-free allowance limits Y enquire at your local post office. Y Articles for personal use Baggage articles) within 6 months of your arrival in Japan. If you have both personal effects and unaccompanied articles then the total for both will be calculated. Se the travel will be billed by time of arrival, but you to pay at your do not have You the bill. payment upon receiving prompt Please make late September. agency in Many JET Programme Participants travel from Tokyo to their contracting organisation organisation contracting their to Tokyo from travel Participants Programme JET Many * not free. is organisation contracting toyour airport the from baggage nding
by airplane. In Japan, domestic flights usually have a 15-20kg baggage weight limit. This means that even though baggage was not over weight for your flightTokyo, to you may have to pay excess baggage fees for your domestic flight.Keep thisin mind, andpack as lightly as possible. try to 2. 3. ・ ・ ・ ・ 1. You will You most likely receive your first month’s remuneration during your month of arrival, or, in some cases, It is recommended that you bring cash or traveller’s cheques in Japanese yen ( in Japanese cheques you bring cash or traveller’s that It is recommended The following categories of goods are exempt from tax. Please check these carefully beforehand. The following categories of goods are exempt To minimise the baggage you bring with you to Japan, please have personal belongings (winter clothing, etc.) clothing, (winter belongings personal have you bring with you to Japan, please baggage the minimise To Methods of Delivery 1.4.4. Money to Bring to Japan 1.4.3. Customs 1.4.2. Sending Baggage 1.4.2. Sending Baggage go to a bank to exchange money until you arrive at your contracting organisation. go to a bank to exchange money until you arrive at your contracting organisation. The timing you will receive your remuneration varies depending on your contracting the following month. Please do not send any baggage directly to the airport as there will be no time to collect it. Note: Please do not send any baggage directly to and bulky items (bicycles, surfboards, ski equipment, etc.) sent to you in advance or after you arrive in Japan. you in advance or after you arrive in Japan. surfboards, ski equipment, etc.) sent to and bulky items (bicycles, Please check the Japan Customs website for more information ( Note: Please check the Japan Customs website for 19-12-185_Chapter 1.indd 23 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme
2020/02/08 9:23:18 25 ganisation) respectively) for an apartment, etc. Please promptly confirm with your and reikin, ges ges: room service, beverages, telephone charges, etc. at the hotel ges: room service, beverages, telephone charges, Programme Participants may be asked to pay the following costs in full with a reimbursement may be asked to pay the following costs in Participants Programme meals during the Post-Arrival Orientation (however, a free buffet dinner will be prepared atthe from your designated international departure airport to Japan. This includes any airport service and service any airport This includes to Japan. airport departure international from your designated Some JET from their contracting organisation at a later date. Please confirm this with your contracting organisation in advance.) Expenses of family members accompanying the participant (airfare, hotel expenses and transportation) Expenses of family members accompanying the participant (airfare, hotel expenses and Excess baggage char contracting or Shipping of baggage (from the airport to your Meals on the day of arrival Evening Reception) Welcome Miscellaneous char our accommodation, breakfast, and lunch for the Post-Arrival Orientation. Dinner is not included. our accommodation, breakfast, and lunch for ransportation from the airport to the Post-Arrival Orientation venue. ransportation from the airport to the Post-Arrival venue to your contracting organisation. ransportation from the Post-Arrival Orientation If you fail to comply with the Terms and Conditions, and the schedule of the JET Programme, or or Programme, JET of the and Conditions, and the schedule Terms to comply with the If you fail In particular, if you withdraw from the JET Programme after arrival in Japan without a valid arrival in Japan without after Programme JET the from if you withdraw In particular,
fuel charge, which may be levied at your departure airport. which may be fuel charge, T Y T Airfare
withdraw from the JET Programme before completion of your term of appointment, you will be be you will of appointment, term of your completion before Programme JET the from withdraw to pay the above expenses. required the above expenses. repay you must reason, ・・・・・・The following expenses are the JET participant’s responsibility: participant’s The following expenses are the JET Traveller’s cheques can be exchanged at most banks, though some contracting organisations may not be near may not be near organisations some contracting at most banks, though can be exchanged cheques Traveller’s in your home country which of time in services provided by your bank be sure to enroll ahead If necessary, how money you much Ask your contracting organisation Credit cards are not used frequently in rural areas. and/or CLAIR will pay for the following expenses: organisation contracting Your (Note: The climate in Japan varies according to the region and the season, but generally, summers are very hot and summers are very hot and The climate in Japan varies according to the region and the season, but generally, and country, your home in than expensive more be may they However, of clothing. types buy all can You ・ ・ ・ ・ contracting organisation in regards to the amount you should bring. in regards to the amount organisation contracting your at arrive you before money exchange you help to supervisor your ask please case, this In bank. large a in currencies other than cheques issued that, if you need to cash traveller’s Remember contracting organisation. bank. go to the nearest large yen, you will need to as as well balance, of your remaining to Japan, be aware money overseas. Before coming allow you to withdraw withdrawal limits, and any fees to be incurred. any daily or monthly should with bring you, since (shikikin you may be required to pay a deposit ) and other fees for your apartment upon arrival. 1.4.5. Expenses organisation. An adequate amount of living expenses in cash or traveller’s cheques is essential to see you through to see essential cheques is cash or traveller’s expenses in of living amount An adequate organisation. until your Itfirst is payday. recommended that you bringcash for daily expenses, including meals, utilities, rent, a (shikikin and key money deposit 1.4.6. Clothing humid, while winters are very cold (buildings can be far less insulated than in many western countries). Rainy western countries). Rainy humid, while winters are very cold (buildings can be far less insulated than in many season usually falls in June. bigger sizes may be limited outside of large cities. In particular, you might find it difficult so bring enough if needed. shoes and underwear, to find larger sizes of 19-12-185_Chapter 1.indd 25 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme
2020/02/08 9:23:18 27 Yakkan Shoumei Certificate. Yakkan However, the limit for prescription medication (including birth birth the limit for prescription medication (including However, control pills) is up to a one-month supply containing toothpaste items, sanitary antiperspirant, drops, fluoride, etc. Up to 24 items of each medication/product such as cream, eye・ Up to 24 items of each medication/product ・ Up to 24 items of each product only) One set (products intended for household use Up to a two-month supply a doctor in your home country write a prescription or a doctor in Japan prepare documentation (forms (forms or a doctor in Japan prepare documentation a prescription write country your home in doctor a s a rule, syringes and related medication, excluding injections for personal use such as insulin etc., therefore you will not be able to bring them into Japan e.g. stimulants (medicines containing Cocaine, containing Cocaine, into Japan e.g. stimulants (medicines therefore you will not be able to bring them Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, etc.), and narcotics (Morphine,Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, Morphine, have listings of Society Epilepsy American the such as Oxycodone, Hydrocodone). Some associations import to Japan. Please consult with your family doctor. comparable medications sold in or legal for Medication readily available over the counter in your home country may be illegal in Japan, and Medication readily available over the counter A will not be allowed. Have the exact amount of medication written on the prescription sent from abroad. Have without the required amount detailed on them cannot be accepted).
Cosmetics Medical Devices Medication/ Quasi-drugs You may You dress comfortably and casually for the flight to Japan and on the day of arrival. However, you are Appearance is taken very seriously in Japan. In your particular, appearance will help you form first impression, cosmetics etc. for personal use that you would apply to any medication, quasi-drugs or The following limitations Note 2: These items may not be sold or given to another person. A prescription or documentation from your physician from your or documentation prescription A person. to another not be sold or given may items These Note 1: If you intend to bring more medication than the allowable limit, you are required to obtain permission from the limit, than the allowable If you intend to bring more medication outlined procedures follow the sent to you, you must limit the allowable over In order to have quantities 1. 2. 1.4.7. Medication, Medical Products, Cosmetics and Medical Equipment Cosmetics Medical Products, 1.4.7. Medication, Post-Arrival Post-Arrival Attire Orientation with suit Orientation (business the Post-Arrival during meetings for business appropriate wear attire expected to tie for men, and a business suit with a jacket for women). On the first nightof the Post-Arrival Orientation there is to bring you will baggage in the attire work appropriate pack please Therefore, hotel. the at reception welcome a are not appropriate. and other casual wear sandals, sneakers T-shirts, the hotel. Jeans, Attire Work from workplace to workplace, but please What is acceptable may vary so it is important to dress professionally. avoid wearing certain clothes until you have an idea of what is expected or considered suits etc. for women are advisable. and ties for men, and acceptable. At first, suits 1) Allowable Limits to Bring or Ship to Japan Allowable Limits to Bring or 1) stay in Japan. like to bring or have sent to you during your may be necessary if you are bringing psychotropic medication, whether or not the amount you bring exceeds the you bring exceeds the amount whether or not medication, may be necessary if you are bringing psychotropic (https:// Welfare Labour and Japanese Ministry of Health, of the website refer to the above. Please limits allowable any you have any questions, and follow ) if kouseikyoku.mhlw.go.jp/kantoshinetsu/shinsei/matori/keitai.html designated procedures. 2) Bringing Quantities over the Allowable Limit the 2) Bringing Quantities over in the form of a Welfare Kanto-Shin’etsu Regional Bureau of Health and MHLW, You Allowable Limit Sent to the 3) Having Quantities Over medication cannot be sent to Japan. Please note that psychotropic below. 19-12-185_Chapter 1.indd 27 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme
2020/02/08 9:23:18 29 Certificate. Certificate. Yakkan Shoumei Yakkan Yakkan Shoumei Yakkan Certificate, your name].) ‐ JET NO. JET - This does not require any special procedures. (Write down your JET NO. in the “note” section. List all medication down your JET (Write floor th forms by post or email to the MHLW. (If you apply by email, please attach all documents please attach (If you apply by email, to the MHLW. forms by post or email ation is withheld by airport customs, it is necessary to acquire a acquire to is necessary it customs, by airport is withheld ation [email protected] Yakkan Shoumei Certificate application forms. Yakkan ake the prescription written by a doctor in your home country to a doctor in Japan and request they request and Japan in doctor a to country home your in doctor by a written prescription the ake
you are having more than a one-month supply shipped to you, or require medical devices such as as such devices medical require or you, to shipped supply one-month a than more are having you
A. The above estimate is in the case of using EMS for outgoing and return mail. Please take into The above estimate is in the case of using usingconsideration the extra days for mailing if normal post. It is recommended to use EMS for both outgoing and return mail. Please bear in mind that there is a possibility of your application being denied. Be sure to have all your being of your application a possibility there is Please bear in mind that If Allowable Limit Sent to “3) Having Quantities Over the syringes, please refer to the previous section, You”. : If your medic A A notification from customs will be sent to you, so please submit the relevant documentsIf tothere are the no problems, will MHLW. the stamp MHLW the certificate and send the relevant partYou back to you. validated your receives to customs. Once customs back send this should then etc.) charges may have to pay storage you the medicine. (However, they will release (such as finding a be prepared to make alternative arrangements and in order, application documents will it denied, is If your application denied. be your application should Japan) in medication comparable be will it otherwise etc. back medication the sending to costs related any for pay to your responsibility be disposed of. Prepare the Send application in PDF format and send it under the following subject line, [JET in PDF format and send it under the following subject line, [JET Certificate will be distributed by the MHLW by post or email. Shoumei Certificate will be distributed by the MHLW A Yakkan Shoumei Certificate to customs on your arrival to Japan. Submit your Yakkan Pharmaceutical Inspector (JET Programme) Pharmaceutical Inspector (JET Section of Inspection and Guidance Welfare and Kanto-Shin’etsu Regional Bureau of Health Welfare Ministry of Health, Labour and Saitama-Shintoshin Godochosha 1, 7 Shintoshin, Chuo-ku, Saitama City 330-9713 Saitama Prefecture, JAPAN Email address:
: Note: Note: Method 2: post or email to the Shoumei Certificate, applications should be sent by If you need to apply for a Yakkan 3. Note cannot medication psychotropic note Please below. procedures follow the runs out, please If your prescription Method 1: ②
t ost cate cate p y pplication b A 1 2 Certifi issued by post MHLW New Programme Participant JET cate cate email email y pplication b A email email 1 y b 2 Certifi issued Yakkan Shoumei to obtain a Yakkan In the case you are unable Certificate, please bring medication within any for arrange and prescription(s)) a copy of the you (please bring with allowable limit the Having “3) to Japan (refer in you arrive you after to sent be to medication further the Allowable Limit Sent to You”). Please note that if you bring medication over the allowable medication over the allowable Please note that if you bring You”). Allowable Limit Sent to the will be Shoumei Certificate, the amount exceeding the limit limit into Japan without a Yakkan confiscated at customs. Refer to Appendix 2 at the back of this handbook for more information on how to complete on how to complete back of this handbook for more information Appendix 2 at the Refer to in Note 1). website (refer to the URL example on the MHLW applications or use the it may not In the event that they are illegible, forms. application write your Please type or clearly they may not be and application, you in the case of any problems with your be possible to contact of your departure to Japan. approved by the time The Import Report of Medication and Explanation of (Pharmaceutical) Products are available on on available are Products (Pharmaceutical) of Explanation and Medication of Report Import The website (https://kouseikyoku.mhlw.go.jp/kantoshinetsu/iji/bana-warifuri.html the MHLW Document indicating Arrival Date and Airport (a copy of your flight ticket, a flight schedule, or or a flight schedule, ticket, of your flight Airport (a copy Date and Arrival indicating Document booking confirmation. In the case you are unable to obtain one of the above documents in time, it is your proving documentation or Consulate of General of Japan to provide possible for the Embassy designated). name, arrival date and airport (when already participant, including your status as JET Explanation of (Pharmaceutical) Products (for each medication) of (Pharmaceutical) Explanation Copy of a prescription for each medication with a doctor’s signature. (For medications with no no with (For medications signature. a doctor’s with medication for each prescription Copy of a the medication.) the necessity of certificate indicating please include a medical prescription,
・ ・ ・ ・ Vaccinations are not necessary for entry into Japan. Vaccinations Programme Participants bring items related to their country or region, such as maps, It is recommended that JET 1.4.8. Other Contraceptives Contact Lenses Vaccinations Materials Teaching 19-12-185_Chapter 1.indd 31 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:23:18 33 est Japan) photo book of your country, tie clips, badges, scenic calendars, sweets, key badges, scenic calendars, tie clips, photo book of your country, there are few international schools outside of the major cities and childcare services and childcare cities schools outside of the major there are few international , bonds etc. forged materials and imitation replicas , bonds etc. forged gifts for your contracting organisation, workplace or for people who assist you is a nice gesture. gesture. nice a who assist you is or for people workplace organisation, for your contracting gifts ideo cassettes and DVDs that are not compliant with the National Television System Committee Television with the National ideo cassettes and DVDs that are not compliant Box of chocolates/cookies, Box of chocolates/cookies, V is region code 2 for DVDs) DVDs using different region codes (Japan Drugs such as cocaine, heroin, stimulants, marijuana etc. Drugs such as cocaine, heroin, stimulants, marijuana items Hand pistols, firearms, ammunition and related Counterfeit currency drawings and carvings that cause offense. Pornographic magazines or videos, and books, rights Items which infringe upon intellectual property and 50Hz (East Japan) or 60 Hz (W Electronic devices that do not run on 100 volts Please be aware that research to participant JET the of responsibility the is It areas. all in available be not may and limited are any services or facilities they may require for their dependent. Bringing it is gifts. to bring expensive not necessary It is customary in Japan of snacks to give a box However, gifts to however giving small the members, etc. to be shared among the group/department or a gift to option. individuals is also a viable Gift Ideas: or buy small bags to put them in. individual gifts Wrap for students), etc. chains, stickers (especially as those sold in many foreign countries. not contain the same levels of fluoride Japanese toothpaste does not be sold in Japan. favoured product may Your e do not bring pets with you to Japan. Many apartment buildings in Japan prohibit keeping animals. In apartment buildings in Japan prohibit keeping animals. In e do not bring pets with you to Japan. Many ・・・・・・1) Toothpaste 1) Toothpaste 2) Cosmetics/Deodorant ・ ・ ・ By law, it is illegal to bring or import the following items listed below: it is illegal By law, Ensure that all members have their own valid passports. dependent on the JET Dependents coming to Japan who have a legal relationship with and are financially National Spouse of Japanese a for apply to able are spouse, they Japanese has a Participant Programme JET a If All travel costs and arrangements for non-JET spouses or children (hereinafter referred to as “dependents”) “dependents”) spouses or children (hereinafter referred to as All travel costs and arrangements for non-JET Note: Pleas 1.5. Bringing Non-JET Spouses or Children Spouses or 1.5. Bringing Non-JET Illegal Items 1.4.9. Items Not to Bring 1.4.9. Items Not to coins, pictures or videos of daily life that are very useful when doing self-introductions and other lessons. and other when doing self-introductions life that are very useful or videos of daily coins, pictures ) Presents (Omiyage 1) Passport/Types of Visas of 1) Passport/Types This is regardless of whether or not they travel with you to Japan or Visa. must apply for a Dependent participant they must apply instead for a Short- when a dependent will only reside in Japan temporarily, However, arrive later. to the related documents all are responsible for verifying dependent and their participant The JET Visa. Stay Term visa appropriate for their situation, and for the application of their visa. with a Status of Residence as Spouse of Japanese National, they are able If a participant lives in Japan Visa. are the JET Programme participant’s responsibility. It is crucial that you communicate with your contracting contracting your with you communicate that crucial is It responsibility. participant’s Programme JET the are General of Japan, in advance and share any necessary information with the Embassy or Consulate organisation in order for arrangements to proceed smoothly. and/or the travel agency, Pets long, may be extremely Quarantine procedures at airports and ports are very strict. Japanese quarantine addition, after the animal can be very high. during which time the burden and cost of looking The following items cannot be used in Japan The following items cannot be used in Japan Other 19-12-185_Chapter 1.indd 33 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:23:18 35 . ① . At the time of submission please inform the At the time of submission please inform the . ② Please liaise closely with your contracting organisation to ensure that the size to ensure that the size organisation Please liaise closely with your contracting ganisation of the following information of each dependent for whom you will each dependent for whom you will ganisation of the following information of are exempt from the Short-Term Stay Visa. For more information please check with the check please information For more Visa. Stay Short-Term from the exempt are contracting organisation’s responsibility is with the JET participant only. It is at the discretion discretion the at is It only. participant JET the with is responsibility organisation’s contracting of the contracting organisation as to the amount of assistance they can offer your family. as to the of the contracting organisation The dependent should submit their visa application to the same Embassy or Consulate General of Japan General same Embassy or Consulate to the visa application their should submit dependent Some countries resides in. General of Japan in the country that the dependent Embassy or Consulate he JET Programme Participant or their dependent(s) should verify the necessary documents for for documents necessary the verify should dependent(s) their or Participant Programme JET he nform your contracting organisation of your family details as soon as possible. Many JET Programme Programme JET Many possible. as soon as details family your of organisation contracting your nform Passport Photograph Visa Application for Dependent Document proving legal relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.) passport or Residence Card. Programme Participant’s Copy of the JET T plan they of Japan that General Embassy or Consulate to the one set per dependent and submit application to submit the application to. bring before applying for a visa: The dependent’s name (alphabet), relationship to you, gender, date of of date gender, you, to relationship (alphabet), name dependent’s The visa: a for applying before bring will dependent each that of Japan General or Consulate Embassy of the name the and nationality, birth, submit their application to. Each was informed of in that your contracting organisation Programme JET dependent of a person applying is a the General of Japan that or Consulate Embassy as Dependent and the duration of stay will be Visit form, the Purpose of On your application Participant. months three within Japan enter must dependent(s) The participant. Programme JET the as same the be will of obtaining the visa. Inform your contracting or I of your apartment is understood clearly (photographs may be useful). Remember to include information information to include be useful). Remember may (photographs clearly understood is of your apartment smoothly. arrival so that any necessary travel arrangements can go regarding your family’s Note: Participants move into the apartments occupied by their predecessors. In some cases, these may not be be not may these cases, some In predecessors. their by occupied apartments the into move Participants enough for a family. large ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ Note 1: Please be aware that a will Dependent only Visa be issued to a dependent (classified as either a spouse Note 2: Dependents can be included in the JET Programme participant’s mandatory health insurance policy. Please Please policy. insurance health mandatory participant’s Programme JET the in included be can Dependents In the case where a visa other than Dependent Visa is required, the JET Programme Participant and their Programme Participant and their is required, the JET Visa In the case where a visa other than Dependent ② Example of documents for a Dependent Visa: Example of documents for a Dependent ③ ④ For a dependent that is required to apply for a Dependent Visa, information regarding the application procedures regarding the application procedures information Visa, required to apply for a Dependent For a dependent that is ① to perform the applicable duties of an ALT (Instructor), CIR (Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Humanities/International in CIR (Engineer/Specialist (Instructor), ALT an of duties applicable the perform to in your home General of Japan Embassy or Consulate Please contact the (Skilled Labour). or SEA Services), more information. country for or child) that has a verified legal relationship to the JET participant as established Parents under and Japanese law. visa. boyfriends, are not eligible for this kind of law) partners, fiancé(e)s, girlfriends, siblings, de facto (common 4) Medical/Health Insurance for Dependents 4) Medical/Health Insurance for Programme the JET for details as soon as you arrive. However, consult with your contracting organisation for Please refer to “2.2 Insurance” Insurance Policy. Accident dependents are not covered by the JET Participant’s more details and information regarding other policies. 3) Applying for Visas other than the Dependent Visa Dependent than the other Visas Applying for 3) by themselves. Regardless dependent must verify all required documents and carry out application procedures whether or not the dependent(s) will be financially dependent on the JET Programme Participant,Visa Applying for a Dependent please as outlined in 2) with your contracting organisation consult 2) Applying for a Dependent Visa a Dependent Applying for 2) Please be sure to contact the Embassy or Consulate General of Japan, and your contracting is below. provided as soon as possible. organisation 19-12-185_Chapter 1.indd 35 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:23:18 37 ganise this with the ganise this with the ) begins immediately after arrival, during which you will not have time to look to look time during which you will not have after arrival, begins immediately rrive in Japan together with family, you may be forced to choose between your family and and family your between choose to forced be you may family, with together Japan in rrive you require accommodation for your dependent(s) at the hotel, please fill outthe relevant sections on you wish for your dependent(s) to accompany you to Japan, please fill out the relevant sections on the organisation, please notify your contracting organisation as soon as possible. please notify your contracting organisation organisation, Post-Arrival Orientation Booking Form that you will receive from the travel agency, and submit it by the and submit it by the you will receive from the travel agency, Post-Arrival Orientation Booking Form that deadline. your dependent(s) to accompany you to your contracting If you require travel arrangements for If to the hotel (for a fee) but you must or Dependents may accompany you on the bus travel agency prior to arrival. If and submit it by the the Post-Arrival Orientation Booking Form the travel agency, that you receive from deadline. after your family. Post-Arrival Orientation or the Prefectural in workshops and lectures at the Dependents may not participate cannot make arrangements for them. Orientation, and CLAIR can be very high. the hotel may not be available and the cost Babysitting services at If you a opportunities to interact with other JET Programme Participants. The orientation offers a unique chance to for opportunities more create ultimately will which your area, near reside those who including people, meet both you and your family. The Post-Arrival Orientation The Post-Arrival Orientation The application is handled at regional Immigration Bureau of Japan offices and may have separate limitations, Please note that this permission to engage in other activities is limited to activities that do not conflict with the expect should not Participants Programme JET and available be not work may that is possible it Furthermore, Residents of Japan are able to apply for monthly child welfare payments. For details, please consult your local local your consult please For details, payments. welfare child monthly for apply to able are Japan of Residents Participants do not bring their Programme CLAIR strongly recommends that JET For the following reasons, ① ② ③ ④ ② ③ ④ following the make please later, Japan in arrive to dependent(s) your for impossible absolutely is it If ① Q. Can my spouse work on a Dependent Visa? Q. Can my spouse work on a Dependent for and is if your spouse applies However, Visa. A. Dependents are not legally able to work on a Dependent Under the Status of Residence Previously That Permitted Than Activity Other granted Permission to Engage in (shikakugai Granted katsudō of 28 per maximum a work hours are their that work allowing may ), they kyōka week (i.e. part-time) and they do not engage in work in the sex/entertainment industry. documents required the submitting After Japan. of Bureau Immigration regional your at enquire please so a is There application. this on based made be will decision a etc.), contract employment form, application (e.g. and is approved possibility that permission will not be granted and it is not possible to work until the application permission to work is granted. in order to Residence and so your spouse will need to change their Status of Visa, conditions of the Dependent work full-time. CLAIR or their contracting organisation to help the spouse find work. If you feel it is necessary for your spouse JET on the your participation you should reconsider to work in order to support yourself and your family, Programme. 5) Child Welfare Payments (jidō teate Payments Welfare 5) Child government office. government Orientation 6) Post-Arrival for them to arrive at a later date: Orientation, but make arrangements dependents to the Post-Arrival The initial period immediately following arrival in Japan is extremely busy for JET Programme Programme JET busy for arrival in Japan is extremely The initial period immediately following that you allow at least one to two a weeks to settle in and establish recommend strongly We Participants. family arrives. your comfortable daily rhythm before arrangements in advance. All airfares, accommodation, and domestic transportation expenses for dependents will and domestic transportation All airfares, accommodation, arrangements in advance. your situation Please note that it may not be possible to accommodate Programme Participant. be borne by the JET related any or submit advance, in well organisation your contracting and agency travel the contact you do not if documents late. 19-12-185_Chapter 1.indd 37 Chapter 2: Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Reappointment, and Status of Residence 第2章 任用第2章 任用、、保険保険、、税金税金、、再任用再任用、、在留資格在留資格 39 19-12-185_Chapter 2.indd 39 2020/02/18 14:40:00 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 41 2020/02/18 14:40:01 section is based on the Terms and Conditions for JET Programme Participants working as local Programme Participants working aslocal and Conditions for JET Terms section is based on the This of use the while schools, private at working Participants Programme For JET employees. government certain terms and words theremay isdiffer, no difference in the meaning or conditions (e.g. appointment → employment, etc.). Read your Terms and Conditions thoroughly. Unlike a regular employment contract, the Terms and and Terms the contract, employment regular a Unlike thoroughly. Conditions and Terms your Read The Terms and Conditions contain provisions which protect the JET participant and the contracting contracting the and participant JET the protect which provisions contain Conditions and Terms The Conditions are designed for JET Programme Participants and some articles may specify activities beyond activities specify may articles some and Participants Programme JET for designed are Conditions them bring Japan, and to come you before Conditions and Terms your workplace. Read the of those copy you to the them and compare and Conditions Terms actual to read the time further Take with you. and Conditions Terms Please refer back to your Agreement. of were sent before you sign the Statement duties. whenever you have a question about your work the and and the contracting organisation, participant It is an agreement between the JET organisation. in order to avoid misunderstandings. Sometimes, JET various articles address situations in writing do not and them restrict to made are Conditions and Terms the that assume Participants Programme Conditions are and Terms is important to understand that the recognise the clauses that protect them. It participant. and the JET established to protect both the contracting organisation both Conditions, and Terms English and Japanese the sign organisation contracting your and you When version is based on the Japanese version. The English contract. documents become your official working ・ ・ ・ : Note: The following overview is based on the proposed Terms and Conditions sent by CLAIR to contracting and Conditions sent by CLAIR to contracting Terms The following overview is based on the proposed There are many set terms defined inTerms the and Conditions, such as JET CIR, participant, ALT, SEA and Terms and Conditions for JET Programme Participants are similar to those of regular Japanese public employees of regular Japanese public employees Programme Participants are similar to those for JET and Conditions Terms the paying for liable be you may Moreover, Japan. you to with Conditions and Terms your bring to sure Make and Conditions, they Terms based on the Programme Participants JET appoint organisations contracting While The most important paperwork JET Programme Participants receive from their contracting organisation is their organisation contracting from their receive Participants Programme JET paperwork The most important 2.1.2. Overview of the JET Programme Terms and Conditions Terms Programme 2.1.2. Overview of the JET 2.1.1. Terms and Conditions Terms 2.1.1. 2.1. Appointment organisations. However, as the exact content of your Terms and Conditions are decided by your own contracting Conditions are decided and Terms of your content as the exact However, organisations. may not be exactly the same. and Conditions Terms the content of your organisation, General Rules will You supervisor. already be familiar with the meanings of most of these, but the definition of “supervisor” in particular deserves special attention. combined with parts of a typical salaried employee’s contract. In addition to this, other changes are included to suit suit to included are changes other this, to addition In contract. employee’s salaried typical a of parts with combined to unique are clauses leave special the of some and airfare return remuneration, For example, Programme. JET the and Conditions. Terms Programme the JET in your arrival after stay if you withdraw from the Programme of your hotel expenses to Japan and the cost travel Japan. also incorporate Terms employment andconditions Conditions specific to that Therefore, contracting organisation. may differ. participant for each JET JET Programme Terms and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as Terms and Conditions). Terms as referred to and Conditions (hereinafter Terms Programme JET 19-12-185_Chapter 2.indd 41 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 43 2020/02/18 14:40:01 ) is defined as the head of the organisation in which the JET JET the which in organisation the of head the as defined is ) and your tantōsha. shozokuchō shozokuchō ALT/CIR SEA ・ 12 April (Sunday) 2020 12 2020 or Group B arrivals on 13 September (Sunday) 2020 arrivals on 9 September (Wednesday) A Group ・ 13 September (Sunday) 2020 arrivals Olympics and Paralympics. Tokyo is later than previous years due to the 2020 This schedule Note: When the Terms and Conditions say that you need your supervisor’s approval (e.g. to take certain days as paid days certain (e.g. to take approval your supervisor’s you need say that and Conditions Terms the When Terms The these will vary between contracting organisations. participant, and duties are listed as a JET Your unless and usually ends one year later, begins on the day after you arrive in Japan The period of participation The The meaning of “supervisor” ( of the April to March runs from which the fiscal year, are based on Please note that in Japan, many things and refers organisation by your contracting you are appointed is the length of time The length of appointment appointed are they system under which the employees, government local to law relating in the Due to a revision procedures multiple appointment during a single length of Furthermore, it may be necessary to undergo appointment, first your for million ¥3.36 approximately of remuneration pre-tax a guaranteed are You pension the and insurance employment insurance, health your for pay must you remuneration, your From of your contracting day of the month according to the regulations is paid on a predetermined remuneration Your This excludes Intermittent Arrivals. This excludes Intermittent 2.1.3. Contents of the Terms and Conditions Terms the 2.1.3. Contents of approval), before you approval), before you tantōsha’s approval (not just your received your shozokuchō’s leave), be sure you have (for example, making reservations for a flight) proceed with any plans 1) Duties and Conditions usually include in your duties a phrase like “any other duties your and Conditions in Japan and allows specifiedTerms byThis is typical of most employment you. this should not alarm the Supervisor,” but without for example, time, clean-up school during students and teachers other the join you to ask to supervisor and Conditions. Terms having to rewrite your 2) Period of Participation you are one of the following arrivals: following year. For this reason, you may receive multiple appointments throughout your period of participation. For this reason, you may receive multiple appointments following year. above. directly to the period of participation outlined the of appointment, This date will mark a point of separation in your length April 2020. will be changed as of 1 of rules. first and second half each with its own set April to 31 March of the following year). fiscal year (1 appointment due to the timing of Japan’s Financial Compensation 3) Remuneration and Other as regarded those for and appointment, third your for million ¥3.9 appointment, second your for million ¥3.6 exceptional JET Programme Participants and appointed for a fourth and fifth year, ¥3.96 million forParticipants will pay for Japanese income and resident taxes from this remuneration. each year. must be enrolled in these insurance and pension plans, and are required to Programme Participants All JET plan. In general, your rent, pay part of the costs. Usually this will be deducted before you receive your remuneration. and so on are your own responsibility, purchases, utilities, expenses, household furniture and appliance commuting but this may vary between contracting organisations. organisation. participant is posted. This person is responsible for the workplace overall. There is another person who is referred person who is referred is another There overall. workplace for the responsible This person is is posted. participant at , a person to your tantōsha be introduced probably you will arrive, you When tantōsha in Japanese. to as your your school or office who will look after your work affairs and may assist you with other affairs outsideupon request. This of work is not the person defined as the supervisor inTerms the and Conditions. Please make sureyou your the difference between understand 19-12-185_Chapter 2.indd 43 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 45 2020/02/18 14:40:01 Any other time the Supervisor deems there deems there Supervisor the time other Any and set precedents in that area. , When you have to travel for mandatory conferences JET-related or other official business for your contracting are only given to participants that return airfares this section. Please note is also covered in return airfare Your to Friday; SEAs often have and CIRs usually work Monday ALTs hours per week. work hours are set at 35 Your the number of days regulations, by local is determined employees government for local paid leave Since yearly do so country, home your of parts all in same the be to conditions working and living expect not would You situations in which you may be prohibited from working. this section covers Finally, and Conditions. Terms This explains the responsibilities, regulations, and restrictions outlined in the and Conditions are dealt with. Terms This explains how violations of your participant in case of work-related accidents and This explains the compensation systems covering a JET With regard to leave from work, this section also commonly states: commonly also section work, this from leave regard to With organisation, you may be reimbursed according to local procedures. In many cases, this payment is made after the after is made cases, this payment procedures. In many to local according be reimbursed may you organisation, travel is completed. part way through, If you leave Programme. on the JET period of participation their contracted who complete who return Participants Programme for JET intended is airfare The be compensated. not will airfare your return as of participation period of their completion upon expires of Residence Status their after country home their to work in who obtain Participants Programme JET those to provided not is ticket return a Thus, participant. JET a one month Japan within or who do not leave of participation, period their of completing one month Japan within JET on the for being reward a be to intended not is airfare Return participation. of period their of completing coming back to Japan to work in the future. Programme Participants from JET Programme, nor to prohibit Additional Leave Hours, Holidays, Leave and Work 4) of work outside to have when you occasions On special work schedule. weekly their in day weekend one least at a system of compensatory days off is outlined. these days and hours, that JET for the fact Be prepared organisation. to contracting varies according receive Participants Programme JET days than more vacation may receive organisations working in other contracting Programme Participants you meet you. not assume that any differencesbetween the prerequisites in Termsyour and Conditions and those of does not value you as much. Such differences are almostalways duebecause toyour local contracting organisation others are procedures personnel practices, economic conditions, budgetary Supervisor deems necessary. For example, some Supervisors may is a special need, for the period of time the Period of Stay. the such as extending of matters care to take leave special Participants Programme JET grant their special may receive Participants Programme even for such procedures, whether JET that Keep in mind, however, of this clause is extremely Application of the Supervisor. is up to the discretion paid leave or must use their leave order to avoid misunderstandings, it is suggested that you special needs. In rare, and only in cases of unavoidable confirmin what kind of situations specialleave may be granted with your supervisor before duties at your contracting organisation. starting your work 5) Office Regulations 6) Discipline Accident Compensation Ordinance, etc. 7) Local Public Servants’ casualties. 19-12-185_Chapter 2.indd 45 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 47 2020/02/18 14:40:01 ganisation supervisor. byōkyū). Such difference in opinion in regards to the use of paid leave, can be a source of conflict between the JET clear a for year the in early ask you that essential is it conflicts such prevent to order in However, supervisor, your with leave requested of the duration and timing discuss the only holidays, not taking Before holidays paid of number fixed a that recommended is it Conditions, and Terms proposed CLAIR’s In If you work at a school, please keep in mind the school’s holidays. Schedules differ between regions and Please bring a copy of your Terms and Conditions to Japan and keep it somewhere easy to find. Each Each find. to easy somewhere it keep and Japan to Conditions and Terms of your copy a bring Please other JET days, etc. may differ from expenses, and vacation accommodation that travel and Please remember Programme. not CLAIR or the JET an employee of your contracting organisation, Remember that you are of appointment length as is the year, is one Programme JET on the of participation period the In principle, describes the particular process that application refers to a term used throughout the “Period of participation” “Length of appointment” refers to the period of time you are appointed (employed) by your contracting term of your half second for the Conditions and Terms the law, Japanese the in changes upcoming to Due For JET Programme Participants who are appointed by private schools, the distinction between “period of with your contracting or For any further clarification, please consult long holidays. it may be common to use your paid leave whenever you like and to take In your country, slight illness, and it may not be easy in Japan to take paid leave for a cold or other practice It is also common participant and their contracting organisation. JET Programme Participants are naturally entitled to take full full take to entitled naturally are Participants Programme JET organisation. contracting their and participant discuss its to important also is it but Conditions, and Terms their in stipulated time vacation of the advantage as they also have their own considerations involving timing and duration with your contracting organisation, your work duties. (necessity of asking for explanation, and fully understand the types of leave and the necessary procedures permission in advance, types of documents necessary to take sick leave, etc.), as period is least desirable for taking leave (e.g. during school events). well as finding out which would interfere that the leave If it is deemed organisation. but also obtain the permission of your contracting the change to right the has organisation contracting the Conditions, of Terms the in written as work duties, with timing of the requested leave. reappointed. is participant JET a if year next the into over carried be year appointment one during used not any paid holidays carried over from the previous year must be used in the following year. However, July April, summer holidays run from late but in general, the school year begins in organisations, contracting are holidays spring and January early into December late from are holidays winter August, of end the until from the end of March into early April. It may be difficult to take long periods of of paid leave, please designated holiday periods. If you plan on taking more than a few consecutive days paid leave outside of these in advance. consult with your contracting organisation 3. 4. 2. Annual Remuneration approximately 3.36 million yen, however in the case that a participant’s first periodof participation remuneration will be less than that stated above. is than one year, shorter Programme Participants. Arrivals may differ from that of typical JET Payment Withdrawal Pension: Lump-sum Programme Participants. might therefore differ from that of other JET Home Country Taxes important for you to confirm your taxation responsibilities with the tax office in your home country before you come to Japan. Intermittent Arrivals refer to JET Programme Participants who arrive in Japan on a date other than one of the other a date arrive in Japan on who Participants Programme to JET Arrivals refer Intermittent following The year. one than shorter typically is Arrivals Intermittent for participation of period first The Arrivals dates. Intermittent on the following designated arrival Programme Participants typically arrive JET 1 2 Arrivals is as follows: The period of participation for Intermittent 1. 2.2. Information for Intermittent Arrivals Intermittent for 2.2. Information 3) Remuneration and Tax etc. Tax 3) Remuneration and designated arrival dates detailed below. arrival dates detailed designated Participants. Programme JET Arrivals and other Intermittent differences between is regarding the main information 1) Arrival Dates designated schedule than below. arrive in Japan on a different 2) Period of Participation 19-12-185_Chapter 2.indd 49 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 51 2020/02/18 14:40:01 (s) in the afternoon following the orientation. (s) in the afternoon following Programme. n of important and necessary knowledge to help JET Programme Participants perform their Participants Programme and necessary knowledge to help JET n of important An overview of essential information related to the JET An overview of essential information related An explanatio work duties. Intermittent Arrival participants may not have the opportunity to attend a Pre-Departure Orientation. Please Orientation. a Pre-Departure opportunity to attend may not have the Arrival participants Intermittent JET aware that Please be hotel. will stay at a designated Participants Programme JET After arriving in Japan, In principle, staff willbe ready to pick up and guide JET Programme Participants at their arriving airport(s), Orientation Post-Arrival the attend will participants Arrival Intermittent Japan, in arriving after morning The Post-Arrival Orientation for Intermittent Arrivals is hosted by CLAIR and takes place the day after arrival in arrival after the day place Arrivals is hosted by CLAIR and takes for Intermittent Post-Arrival Orientation on the work while and life to introduction basic a provide is to Orientation Post-Arrival purpose of the The 1. JET Programme Participants will be required to study certain materials before departure for Japan, such as as such Japan, for departure before materials certain study to required be will Participants Programme JET 2. 2. : JET Programme participants working at private schools will be covered by Private School Mutual Aid. Programme participants working at private schools will be covered by Private School Mutual Note: JET Pre-Departure Orientation Pre-Departure about pre- country for information of Japan in your home or Consulate General with the Embassy communicate departure. Schedule Post-Arrival nor permitted to make private accommodation are not able to change rooms or hotels, Programme Participants arrangements. instructions on arrival. so please follow their organisation will depart for their contracting at CLAIR offices and Post-Arrival Orientation for Intermittent Arrivals for Intermittent Post-Arrival Orientation on the participated Even if you have previously is mandatory. at the Post-Arrival Orientation Attendance Japan. please attend the entire orientation. Programme, JET Arrivals includes the following: The Post-Arrival Orientation for Intermittent Programme. JET CLAIR takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained herein, nor will CLAIR accept of the information contained herein, nor will CLAIR accept CLAIR takes no responsibility for the accuracy Participants are covered under four types of insurance: Programme All JET Benefits) Aid (Short-Term Mutual 1) Employees’Health Insurance/Private School Benefits) Aid (Long-Term Pension Insurance/Private School Mutual 2) Employees’ Accident Insurance 3) JET 4) Employment Insurance All Programme Participants must enrol in social insurance as required by the Japanese government. All JET handouts and videos from past Post-Arrival Orientations, in order to better equip themselves for life and work in handouts and videos from past Post-Arrival Japan. 2.3. Insurance 4) Orientations and Post-Arrival Schedule and Post-Arrival 4) Orientations responsibility for any financial loss incurred or any legal action taken against anyone (whether article. Please this from in or omitted contained information of result Programme) as a orJET the with associated not they are for the most up-to date details. contact your nearest Social Insurance Office by law to be insured are required regardless of nationality, organisations, working for public employees part-time under both the Employees’ Health Insurance (Zenkoku Hoken Kyōkai Kanshō Kenkō Hoken) and Employee’s Pension Insurance (Kōsei Nenkin Hoken) policies (Private School Mutual Aid for JET Programme Participants participant the JET or system, however, working at private schools). Costs may vary depending on the prefecture none of that note Please remainder. the pays organisation contracting and the premiums combined of the pays half disaster. the insurance policies stated above covers personal belongings, even in the event of a natural 19-12-185_Chapter 2.indd 51 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 53 2020/02/18 14:40:01 Health Insurance include: for short), or insurance coverage in accordance with the ordinances of the ordinances with the in accordance coverage for short), or insurance a) Preventative vaccinations b) Unnecessary health check-ups c) Cosmetic surgery treatment, teeth whitening d) Unnecessary dental implants, orthodontic complications) pregnancies e) Exams and check-ups for normal (without f) Highly advanced medical treatment System Insurance Compensation Accident the Industrial under covered are injury and sickness Occupational Benefits for High-Cost Medical Care same the within facilities care medical insurance to the paid cost-sharing partial share of the insured’s the When Reimbursement of Medical Care Costs received has insured the if or used, be cannot insurance medical where occur circumstances unforeseen If Nursing Care Expenses Visit Home nursing care station as When an insured person receives home-visit nursing care services from the home-visit Meal Service Benefits During Hospitalisation insured the minus expenses these person is provided insured an when hospitalised, expenses meal In regards to You will receive your health insurance card from your contracting organisation shortly after you arrive. It is is It arrive. you after shortly organisation contracting your from card insurance health your receive will You Health Japan of the resources other and websites the from collated been has information following The remaining 30%. are responsible for the You are covered for illness and injuries. 70% of medical expenses Medical Care Benefits the insured person is entitled to medical or sickness due to non-occupational causes, In the event of injury a) Medical examination b) Payment of medicines or medical care supplies and other forms of medical attention c) Medical treatment, surgery, costs, assistant care, and other nursing-related costs d) In-home medical care, including supervisory nursing-related costs e) Hospitalisation, assistant care, and other Examples of treatment not covered by Employees’ (Rōdōsha Saigai Hoshō Hoken or Rōsai, contracting organisation. ② - ¥267,000) x 1%, the amount in excess is reimbursed. (See month exceeds ¥80,100 + (total medical expenses Note 1 on page 57) ③ has to pay the full and therefore facility care medical other than a recognised institution care at a medical medical the amount of reimbursement is calculated in accordance medical costs, the costs will be reimbursed. However, to exactly not correspond so may fees and care medical insurance for social of points table a predetermined with what the insured person originally paid. ④ share of partial cost sharing, are reimbursed. ordered by a physician, the expenses, minus the insured person’s ⑤ share of partial cost sharing, which is ¥460 per meal for general inpatients, and ¥210 for families person’s exempted from municipal tax. 2.3.1. Employees’ Health Insurance/Private School Mutual Aid (Short-Term Benefits) Aid (Short-Term School Mutual Insurance/Private Health 2.3.1. Employees’ important to carry this card with you. Ask your doctor or clinic if they accept this type of health insurance prior to insurance this type of health if they accept your doctor or clinic Ask you. to carry this card with important your visit. Aid. Mutual Association and the Private School Insurance the Insured 1) Benefits for ① medical care facility or institutions. of the health insurance card at any insurance services with presentation Health Insurance include: covered by Employees’ Examples of treatment 19-12-185_Chapter 2.indd 53 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 55 2020/02/18 14:40:01 household four times within a 12-month for a maximum period of up to one year and six for a maximum ) to your supervisor and complete the necessary procedures at the local social social local the at procedures necessary the complete and supervisor your to ) period, the limit for costsharing for the fourth benefit payment and onward is ¥44,400. If high-cost medical care benefits are received within the same The insured may receive sickness and injury allowance The insured may receive sickness and injury months. Note: Note 1: Dependents are granted the same medical care benefits as insured persons. Lump-Sum Allowance for Childbirth and Nursing Allowance for Childbirth Lump-Sum When the insured gives birth, a fixed amount of ¥420,000per child is paid (in some cases the fixed amount is Allowance Maternity birth, she prior to and after giving from her employer to receive remuneration woman is unable When an insured Allowance Sickness and Injury the consecutive days due to sickness or injury, is unable to work for more than three When an insured person allowance or when the insured is entitled to a maternity this allowance is stopped or partially reduced Similarly, Pension Insurance System. the Employee’s disability pension under Burial Expenses case In the expenses. for burial family insured’s to the ¥50,000 is provided insured person passes away, If the the insured person be provided with will ¥50,000 as family burial In the case a dependent passes away, Burial expenses refer to expenses related to the hearse, casket transportation, flower/offering, cremation, and ascendants, lineal means members) family (dependent dependents Act, Insurance Health Employees’ Under the Health Insurance. Dependents must under your Employees’ Please make sure your dependents are registered Medical Care Benefits for Dependents Childbirth and Nursing Expenses for Spouses Dependents are granted the same benefits as insured persons. Burial Expenses for Dependents ¥50,000 is paid to the insured. If the dependent passes away, ⑥ ¥404,000). ⑦ If for the days on which she takes leave. standard remuneration to 2/3 of her daily the amount equivalent can claim the the injury and sickness allowance, or receives in whole or part, from her employer remuneration she receives maternity allowance is The adjusted duration accordingly. of benefits is 42 days before delivery and 56 days after wages during this period. provided she neither works nor receives delivery, ⑧ the for sickness or injury during is paid as an allowance remuneration to 2/3 of daily standard amount equivalent While the are not performed. on the fourth day that duties is unable to work, commencing period in which he/she is not paid. this allowance or partial wages from the employer, insured is receiving full ⑨ up to ¥50,000 will be provided. than a family member, burial costs are covered by someone other that the insured’s expenses. honorarium for the pastor/monk/personnel. Dependents 2) Benefits for brothers and sisters younger and grandchildren children, 2)), Note (see marriage common-law (including spouse living degree third the to person insured the of relatives any and insured the by supported primarily insured the of under the JET can only be covered The dependents supported by the insured. in the same household and primarily health insurance if they have a yearly income of less than ¥1,300,000. participant’s so by your employer, done be must This card. insurance health person’s insured on the recorded name their have give your health insurance card and a Health Insurance Notification of Alteration toDependents Form Hoken (Kenkō Hi-fuyōsha Idō Todoke insurance office. ① ② ③ 19-12-185_Chapter 2.indd 55 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 57 2020/02/18 14:40:01 Aid. or injuries which existed prior to arrival in prior existed which or injuries ) in your prefecture. April of the following year for participants who arrive in April, or 31 August of the following year April, or 31 who arrive in April of the following year for participants the JET participant returns to his or her home in their home country, after completing his/her JET JET his/her completing after country, home their in home her or his to returns participant JET the Un same and are given the a registered marriage to that of be in a similar relationship are taken to consideration. Japan (such as asthma, diabetes, etc.) are not covered by the JET Accident Insurance Policy. covered by the JET Japan (such as asthma, diabetes, etc.) are not As mentioned below under point 3), treatment for illnesses As mentioned below under point 3), treatment On 30 for participants who arrive in summer. When Programme term of appointment. 1. 1. 2. Note: marriage) unregistered (or marriage common-law a in persons system, insurance social the der offered through the Private School Mutual Note: Equivalent system is : Note 2: The JET Accident Insurance Policy is a policy that CLAIR contracts with insurance companies on behalf of of on behalf companies insurance with contracts CLAIR that policy a is Policy Insurance Accident JET The on which date Japan, or the in your arrival day before one either from is valid policy the For new participants, For reappointed JET Programme Participants, coverage will begin either from 1 May for April arrivals, or 1 1 or arrivals, April for May 1 from either begin will coverage Participants, Programme JET reappointed For JET the from Form Agreement of Confirmation Insured’s Insurance Accident JET the download Please For detailed Accident to information, Insurance the refer Policy Programme JET Guide on the Programme JET (http://jetprogramme.org/en/jpai-outline/). Accident and Insurance Policy Guide Programme 2020 JET the for in Japan you arrive after injury of illness and treatment covers Insurance Policy Accident The JET For more information, please contact the nearest Social Insurance Office (Zenkoku Kenkō Hoken Kyōkai) in As stated previously, enrolment in this policy is a legal requirement. The Pension Insurance System will provide System will Insurance Pension The requirement. legal is a this policy in enrolment previously, As stated 2.3.3. JET Programme Accident Insurance Policy (Overseas Travel Insurance) Travel Policy (Overseas Accident Insurance Programme 2.3.3. JET 2.3.2. Employee’s Pension Insurance/Private School Mutual Aid (Long-Term Benefits) Aid (Long-Term School Mutual Pension Insurance/Private 2.3.2. Employee’s all JET Programme Participants. Consequently, there is no need for JET Programme Participants to be enrolled enrolled be to Participants Programme for JET no need is there Consequently, Participants. Programme JET all Furthermore, no changes or Insurance premiums are paid entirely by the contracting organisation. individually. Programme JET for all identical are policy of the contents (The coverage. insurance to the be made can additions Participants). 1) Period of Coverage Coverage will terminate on the earliest of the following: is later. you leave your home to come to Japan, whichever September for July/August arrivals, and will continue until the day new JET Programme Participants arrive the arrive the Participants Programme new JET will continue until the day September for July/August arrivals, and following year. Agreement Confirmation of Accident Insurance Insured’s 2) JET General of sign it, and submit the form to the Embassy or Consulate Programme website prior to your departure, Japan according to their deadline. website. is treatment that the medical with the requirement Health Insurance, portion of costs not covered by Employees’ passes participant that the JET in the event can also be made Health Insurance. Claims covered by the Employees’ becomes ill or participant will be covered in the case where a JET Treatment away or sustains residual disability. home country or visiting a third country. injured while temporarily returning to their your prefecture or the Promotion and Mutual Aid Corporation for Private Schools of Japan (Nihon Private Schools of Japan Aid Corporation for Shiritsu Gakkō and Mutual or the Promotion your prefecture Shinkō Kyōsai Jigyōdan for you or your family in the event that you are seriously injured or pass away during the period you are making you are period the or pass away during injured seriously you are that event the in for you or your family Lump-Sum a for apply to entitled are you Programme, JET the after Japan you leave If policy. the into payments money you paid into the pension insurance. Payment, or a partial refund of the Withdrawal 19-12-185_Chapter 2.indd 57 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 59 2020/02/18 14:40:01 s home country where the physician deems it impossible to receive such receive such the physician deems it impossible to s home country where Insured’s Confirmation of Agreement Form is necessary for each JET participant to designate a a designate to participant JET each for necessary is Form Agreement of Confirmation Insured’s The beneficiary/beneficiaries. Please be aware that only in general parents, spouses,children, grandparents or do not qualify). girlfriends/boyfriends be designated (i.e. friends, siblings may reatment for injuries sustained in an accident when driving under the influence of alcohol or withouta (Excluding treatment in one’ (Excluding treatment treatment in Japan) T licence valid driver’s Medical treatment not recognised by Employees’ Health Insurance recognised by Employees’ Medical treatment not belongings and household effects Loss or damage to personal illnesses or injuries of family members’ Treatment (including asthma and diabetes) injuries which existed prior to arrival in Japan for illnesses or Treatment for an illness or injury sustained in Japan received overseas Treatment Treatment for illnesses or injuries sustained as a result of pregnancy, childbirth, premature birth, or miscarriage childbirth, injuries sustained as a result of pregnancy, for illnesses or Treatment gum disease, etc.) Dental treatment (cavities, medicine(s) Over-the-counter commencement of the treatment of an illness received more than 180 days after the Treatment injury caused by an accident received more than 180 days after an Treatment Liability involving the use of automobiles : Based on the 2019 fiscal year. Subject to change in the 2020 fiscal year. Subject to change in the 2020 fiscal year. Note: Based on the 2019 fiscal year. ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ : Note: ・・・・・・Foreign nationals, including JET Programme Participants, working in Japan must enter the employment employment Programme Participants, working in Japan must enter the Foreign nationals, including JET Programme Participants arriving in The enrolment period is the same as the period of employment. For JET In remuneration. gross annual is 3/1,000 of their for paying is responsible participant JET the that amount The For specific information regarding necessary documents and procedures for making claims, the JET participant (http://jetprogramme.org/en/jpai-outline/) (http://jetprogramme.org/en/jpai-outline/) Form Accident Insurance JET ・ 2.3.4. Employment Insurance insurance scheme, regardless of nationality. It is possible for persons who have joined this insurance policy and policy and It is possible for persons who have joined this insurance insurance scheme, regardless of nationality. unemployment benefits if their period of stay is still valid. who fulfil the necessary requirements to receive Period 1) Enrolment payment will begin in summer. April and for those arriving in summer, April, payment will commence in 2) Premium is responsible for paying an amount equal to 6/1,000 of your gross addition to this, the contracting organisation is estimated but income, gross annual their on depends contribution annual participant’s JET The income. annual to be between ¥12,000 and ¥15,000 per year. 4) Making Claims Insurance Service Centre concerned within 30 days of the accident or their supervisor is advised to contact the or the start of the illness and follow their instructions. In order to file claims, please keepYou all related receipts. the in found be can centres service of list A procedures. claim concerning English in questions ask to able also are Programme website. policy guide and on the JET 3) Costs that are not covered by the JET Accident Insurance Policy Accident Insurance by the JET covered not 3) Costs that are 19-12-185_Chapter 2.indd 59 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 61 2020/02/18 14:40:01 gensen . kyūyō shiharai hōkokusho Aid. Application for Employment and registered as a job and registered as a job Application for Employment or a kyūryō shotoku no gensen exempts and nationality of Residence chōshūhyō. If your Status who can prove that they are eligible to receive unemployment insurance benefits in a foreign employment relationship formed between the JET participant and the contracting organisation does does organisation contracting the and participant JET the between formed relationship employment who work in a Japanese office after entering into an employment contract established in a foreign details your previous year’s income (January-December), tax you pay, and how much you contribute tax you pay, (January-December), income your previous year’s details The not come under category 3 above. n principle, have made employment insurance payments for more than six months in the year prior to to prior year the in months six than more for payments insurance employment made have n principle, country. becoming unemployed. refers to any country other than Japan) Foreign Government Employees (“Foreign” Participants Persons I of unemployment along with Have submitted proof office. Work seeker at the nearest Hello country. . . : Equivalent system is offered through the Private School Mutual offered through the Private School Mutual Note: Equivalent system is Note: Be sure to keep your gensen Programme Participants who have to chōshūhyō or Statement of Earnings. JET Your tax status in Japan depends largely on your nationality, the length of your period of stay, and your job- the length of your period of stay, on your nationality, tax status in Japan depends largely Your from Earnings) of (Statement payments such of breakdown a obtain to important is it Japan, in tax paying If In general, the premium payment will be deducted directly from the JET participant’s monthly remuneration. monthly remuneration. participant’s from the JET will be deducted directly the premium payment In general, all of the participant continues to live in Japan, fulfils the JET Programme, the JET If after completion of are unable to find employment. Are willing and able to work, but 1. 2. 3. 3. CLAIR does not specialise in tax matters. The information here is meant to be used as a rough outline. CLAIR 3. 3. 2 The following JET Programme Participants are not required to enrol in Employment Insurance. JET Programme Insurance. JET Programme Participants are not required to enrol in Employment The following JET 1. file tax returns in their home country need this, as do all reappointed JET Programme Participants who applyStatus your or tax when your needed also is Earnings of Statement for A Residence. of Status their on extension an a gensen provide The of Residence changes. Many contracting organisations chōshūhyō in January. 1) Personal Income Tax 1) Personal Income third years and above (fourth year for those from China) as well as all CIRs in their and SEAs ALTs type in Japan. there countries, home ALTs’ and Japan between treaties exemption on tax Depending Japan. in for taxes liable are are cases where first and second may year ALTs be exempt from of taxes. ALTs the following nationalitiesand Philippines, may Germany, Korea, for Ireland, two years up to for China; years three up to taxes: from exempt be Australia, in Japan: U.S., U.K., tax exemption for not eligible from the following countries are ALTs France, etc. Africa, etc. New Zealand, Barbados, South Tobago, and Trinidad Canada, Jamaica, Singapore, a gensen of either can take the form This statement chōshū organisation. your contracting ni kakaru shotokuzei no nōzei shōmei negai you from paying Japanese taxes, the statement may also take the form of a 2.4.1. Tax in Japan Tax 2.4.1. 2.4. Taxes 3) Method of Payment 3) Method Benefits of Unemployment 4) Payment requirements below and is deemed eligible for unemployment benefits by the Head of theSecurity Office, he Public or she may Employment be able to receive unemployment payments. Please contact the Public Employment details about the receipt of unemployment benefits. Security Office for accepts accepts no responsibility for any financialloss incurred or any legal actiontaken against anyone information contained as in this or article. omitted Please from confirm by the your information contracting provided a result of organisation, regional tax office, and/or home country tax authority regarding taxes, and adhere to relevant laws and regulations. 5) Exemption from Paying Employment Insurance 5) Exemption from immediately. should consult with their contracting organisation Participants who believe that they may be exempt chōshūhyō 19-12-185_Chapter 2.indd 61 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 63 2020/02/18 14:40:01 gensen contracting chōshūhyō with your who are exempt from income tax in Japan are exempt for two years only. From their third year, all year, third their From only. years two for exempt are Japan in tax income from exempt who are Those in Japan. those from China) are required to pay tax Programme Participants (except JET While the period of participation for the JET Programme is in principle 1 year, participants arriving in arriving in participants 1 year, in principle Programme is for the JET While the period of participation Games and and Paralympic Olympic Tokyo of the 2020 measures are due to the impact The aforementioned For U.S. JET Programme Participants, on 30 August 2019 the “Protocol Amending the Tax Convention Note: Those eligible and wishing to apply for tax exemption in Japan should make sure they fill out forms for tax https://www.nta.go.jp/taxes/tetsuzuki/shinsei/annai/joyaku/annai/pdf2/257.pdf Inhabitant taxes are calculated based on your previous 1 January to 31 December income in Japan, and are are and Japan, in income 31 December to 1 January your previous on based calculated are taxes Inhabitant even However, when you are liable for taxes in your first inhabitant year, taxes are generally not required in the taxes. from inhabitant for an exemption you may also be eligible for income tax exemption, If you are eligible For firstyear JET Programme Participants whohave taxes in Japanimposed onthem, your remuneration of Tax liability in your home country for your Japanese income depends on certain factors including the nationality the including factors on certain depends income for your Japanese country in your home liability Tax September of 2020 will have a first periodof participation of approximately 10 months. Furthermore, in some be reappointed August 2020 will ends in July or of appointment whose term Participants Programme cases JET 2020. for a term beginning the day after the end of their current appointment until September will only be enacted in 2020. with the United States” was signed into effect, making U.S. JET Programme Participants subject an such, individuals temporarily teaching at As to starting from 1 November 2019. tax withheld at the source income to income tax withheld at the source. in either Japan or the U.S. will be subject educational institution organisation. Exemption Form Tax The Agency website: Tax These can be downloaded from the National exemption. to Social Insurance and Pension. Please confirm details regarding your 2.5. Reappointment 2.4.2. Home Country Tax Liabilities Tax 2.4.2. Home Country 2) Local Inhabitant Tax 2) Local Inhabitant your from monthly deducted be can Tax year. current the of January of 1 as in live you municipality the by levied June for the entire year. remuneration, or you will receive a bill around due taxes inhabitant have 2020, you will September in you arrive if Therefore, you arrive. which in year calendar in 2021. separately. Please note that you will need to apply for them and inhabitant taxes. ¥3,360,000 is before the deduction of income of the participant as well as the existence and content of a tax treaty between the participant’s home country and the participant’s between of a tax treaty and content as well as the existence of the participant his via information seek to participant JET individual each of responsibility the is it that aware be Please Japan. tax obligationsor her home country tax agency regarding in his or her home country as well as the necessary and CLAIR are not in a position Advisor (PA), Prefectural organisation, contracting supervisor, Your procedures. tax liability. to provide guidance on your home country 19-12-185_Chapter 2.indd 63 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 65 2020/02/18 14:40:01 , you will be required to submit either a , you will be required to submit either a ③ ~ ① ganisation does not wish to reappoint you they will so. Please give you a form indicating ontracting organisation wishes to reappoint you, they will give you a form indicating so. You can can You so. indicating form you a give will you, they to reappoint wishes organisation ontracting appointment procedure paperwork will be distributed to participants from the contracting organisation. organisation. contracting the from participants to distributed be will paperwork procedure appointment Job-type changes are only granted when deemed necessary, under the jurisdiction and at the discretion under the jurisdiction and at the discretion Job-type changes are only granted when deemed necessary, Re or questions supervisor if you have organisation and speak with your contracting papers carefully these Read concerns about reappointment. If your c of the section appropriate the by signing reappointment accept not or to accept to your desire indicate then the original, and you can keep the copy for your records. will keep contracting organisation Your form. If your contracting or will keep a copy. contracting organisation Your records. sign this form and keep the original for your Job-type changes are only permitted ALT) to CIR or CIR to Job-type changes (ALT City. of your Host Prefecture/Designated position are not Job-type changes either to or from the SEA City. within the same Host Prefecture/Designated possible. 2. 2. 3. consider your not withdraw your intent to accept or to not accept reappointment. Please carefully may You Furthermore, due to yearly revisions to the reappointment procedures, actual procedures may differto those only and rare are organisation contracting different a to transfers and changes job-type for Opportunities organisation. by the contracting in cases where it is required changes are only considered Requests for job-type supervisor as soon as possible if you would like to request a organisation Please consult with your contracting any of the following in Please note that if you undergo Reappointment procedures will take place as follows: Reappointment procedures will take place as 1. In principle, the period of participation on the JET Programme is for one year. However, if a participant’s work if a participant’s However, for one year. Programme is on the JET the period of participation In principle, April four months for years and years (three three of up to a total participation possible to renew It is generally Please note the term “reappointment” used in this clause is the renewal of the period of participation of a organisations government in local placed Participants Programme of JET of appointment term the Additionally, Refer from autumn. organisations paperwork from your contracting procedure reappointment receive will You ① 2.5.1. Reappointment Procedures decision before making it. reappointment current most the of instructions the follow Please Handbook. Information General this in presented procedures. 1) Exceptional Cases possible in exceptional cases. supervisor for the possibility of organisation in, please ask your contracting If this is something you are interested a job-type change. transfer. performance is of the required standard as deemed by his/her contracting organisation, it is possible to renew to renew it is possible organisation, by his/her contracting standard as deemed is of the required performance the period of participation for an additional year. The first reappointment for April arrivals,is for Brazil, and Peru). from China, Korea, excluding those four months performance, work the participant’s if However, and Peru.) Korea, Brazil, from China, excluding those arrivals, high standard by his/her contracting and ability are deemed to be of an exceptionally level of experience, organisation, it is possible to renew participation up to a total of five years (five years and four from China, Korea, Brazil, and Peru.) arrivals, excluding those months for April year. participant for an additional is divided into two parts per the law, first period of the term of appointment and the second period of the term of appointment, defined respectively as the periods before and after 1 April. Therefore, participants may be asked by the contracting organisation to fill out additional appointment procedures separate from the JETis the total of reappointment period of Programme participant’s even in such cases, a JET procedures. However reappointment of the term of appointment. term of appointment and the second period the first period of the scheduling. Below is a general explanation. to the paperwork for detailed information and notification or an application as outlined in section 2.6 Status of Residence to the regional Immigration Bureau. notification or an application as outlined in section 2.6 Status of Residence to the regional 19-12-185_Chapter 2.indd 65 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 67 2020/02/18 14:40:01 idea of reappointing make you feel? (e.g. excited, discouraged, purposeful, lost etc.) How does etc.) purposeful, lost discouraged, (e.g. excited, you feel? make of reappointing idea considering reappointment, beware of deceptive rationalisations like, “I’ll save money next year” ransfer requests are only successful if the new contracting organisation agrees to accept you. Therefore, agrees to accept you. successful if the new contracting organisation ransfer requests are only T meeting the criteria to apply for request may still be unsuccessful despite it is possible that a transfer with of appointment your term whether to complete you should consider In such situations, a transfer. request to or Programme, JET the on tenure your finish and organisation contracting current your contracting current your and you both If organisation. contracting reappointed by your current to be period. Please discuss reappoint you for an additional one-year are in agreement, it may organisation making a request for a supervisor in advance when contracting organisation these matters with your transfer. When or “I’ll learn Japanese next year”. Reappointment does not necessarily bring about a drastic change third year etc. your life, and it can be difficult to change your habits dramatically in your second or in Transfers are only granted when deemed necessary, under the jurisdiction and at the discretion of your Host discretion the at and jurisdiction the under necessary, deemed when granted only are Transfers Transfers to a different Host Prefecture/Designated City are only granted if you meet specific criteria. For hat do you wish to accomplish in the next year after reappointment? What would you do or wish to to wish or do you would What reappointment? after year next the in accomplish to wish you do hat How does the W reappoint? accomplish if you didn’t How satisfied are you with your current lifestyle, position and work? Do you feel that you are making a contribution that has a positive effect on others? do you want to aquire next? What skills or certifications Programme? What skills have you built on the JET What would you gain or lose by reappointing? By completing your term? make you feel? the idea of returning home or moving on from JET What are your long-term goals? have they changed? Programme? How started the JET What expectations did you have when you Transfers within the current Host Prefecture within the current Transfers Prefecture. City Host Prefecture/Designated to a different Transfers please consult with your supervisor. more specific information, Note: Note : ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ Your placement within the contracting organisation (e.g. school, education centre, social education division, division, education social centre, education school, (e.g. organisation contracting the within placement Your decision your make not Do swings. mood and changes many undergoes person a country foreign a in While gives Japan in presence Your reason. strong a without reappointment accept to decision a making Avoid ・ a career change?) Are you considering further education or (Where do you see yourself in 3/5/10 years? ・ ・ ② ③ 2) General Advice Regarding Reappointment 2) General During your term of appointment on division) is decided by the contracting organisation. international affairs the JET Programme, your contracting organisation may reassign you to a different school or may be informed of these divisiontypes You of reassignments jurisdiction. either when offered under reappointment or at the end its ask about these Please organisation. your contracting procedures at depending on the of your term of appointment, may know if the possibility of such a reassignment exists so that you procedures when discussing reappointment, within your contracting organisation. through Think things your family. with and talk your supervisor, with talk friends, Please talk with overnight. carefully and make your decision with confidence before informing your contracting organisation. Be aware how Finding organisation. on your contracting burden huge a place will mid-term Programme the from withdrawing a replacement if you terminate your appointment will be difficult and will have a great effect on your contracting workplace and community. organisation, about staying in Japan, stay for a reason and do not waste the you many opportunities, so if you are thinking opportunity. decision when making your Possible things to consider 19-12-185_Chapter 2.indd 67 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 69 2020/02/18 14:40:02 ). ). (Application ). (Application ) as their Status of Residence. gijutsu/jinbun chishiki/kokusai gyōmu gijutsu/jinbun chishiki/kokusai Zairyū Kikan Kōshin Kyoka Shinseisho nihonjin no haigūsha tō ) ginō) Passport Photograph Residence Card Application for Extension of the Period of Stay ( forms can be found on the Immigration Bureau of Japan website and at your regional Immigration Bureau Immigration your regional and at of Japan website Bureau Immigration be found on the forms can of Japan) Certificate proving employment at a local public organisation Applications to extend the Period of Stay can be made from three months prior to the current expiry date. expiry current the to prior months three from made be can of Stay Period the extend to Applications ． ． ． ． SEA - Skilled Labour ( SEA Necessary documents are as follows: a ALT - Instructor (kyōiku ALT in Humanities/International Services ( CIR - Engineer/Specialist d Items a - d above. e b ・ Programme Participants who are married to, or who are the children of Japanese nationals, are Furthermore, JET on their landing permit expires, they Japan after the Period of Stay detailed wants to stay in participant If a JET to ALT when changing job types from their Status of Residence Also, it is necessary for them to apply to change will have to visit your You These at your regional Immigration Bureau of Japan. applications can be made Appendix 7) Immigration Bureau of Japan. (see For more details, please consult your regional Extending the Period of Stay: ALTs For In order to enter Japan, it is necessary for JET Programme Participants to receive a visa from the Embassy or from the Embassy a visa to receive Participants Programme JET it is necessary for Japan, enter In order to Status of Residence (Zairyū for residing in Japan. It determines what ) is your qualification Shikaku Your you are permitted to stay in the country. ) is the duration in which Period of Stay (Zairyū Kikan Your ・ ・ c． CIRs For able to select Spouse or Child of Japanese National ( able to select Spouse or Child of Japanese National Changing the Status of Residence 2) Extending the Period of Stay or country your home to to return have you may of stay, renew your period If you do not for an extension. apply must immediately. and also extend your Period of Furthermore, if you wish to change your Status of Residence ALT. CIR, or CIR to Status of Residence will also extend your Period of Stay. Stay at the same time, applying to change your forms and to receive your extension/ the application Bureau of Japan at least twice to submit regional Immigration change in status. It is at the discretion of your contracting organisation as to whether you will be granted time off their from and to costs for transportation responsible are Participants Programme JET procedures. work for these as for any application fees. regional Immigration Bureau of Japan as well ① 2.6. Status of Residence 2.6. Status of Stay Residence and Period 1) Status of of Status the both Japan, Upon entering arrive. they before application their handling Japan of General Consulate in If you want to stay permit. of your landing in your passport as part recorded and Period of Stay are Residence (applications advance in for an extension apply you must allows, of Stay Period your than longer one day even Japan three months before). can be made up to approximately permitted in the country. activities/work you are Programme Participants JET Status of Residence for 19-12-185_Chapter 2.indd 69 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 71 2020/02/18 14:40:02 ). , please enquire with your regional Immigration Bureau, please enquire with your Zairyū Zairyū Shikaku Henkō Kyoka ). (Application Shinseisho Zairyū Shikaku Henkō Kyoka Shinseisho) (Application Zairyū Shikaku Henkō Kyoka Shinseisho Zairyū Shikaku Henkō . . ① ① ication for Change of Status of Residence ( Residence of Status of Change for ication A A copy of the airline ticket for departure from Japan or a copy of confirmed reservation on a flight of Japan when applying regarding whether or not you will require additional documents. regarding whether or not you will require of Japan when applying These are the main required documents. However These are the main required cumentation from your contracting organisation that shows the last day of your appointment and the the and appointment your of day last the shows that organisation contracting your from cumentation Appl Bureau Immigration your regional at and of Japan website Bureau Immigration found on the be forms can of Japan) of Status of Residence ( Application for Change written explanation of your reason(s) for requesting a Temporary Visitor status (including any documents status Visitor Temporary a written explanation of your reason(s) for requesting Applications to change one’s Status of Residence must be made prior to changing job types. Necessary types. Necessary prior to changing job must be made Status of Residence to change one’s Applications Passport A to visit) related to your itinerary or places you plan Do scheduled date of departure from Japan Application for Change of Status of Residence ( Application for Change of Status of Residence of Bureau Immigration regional your at and website Japan of Bureau Immigration the on found be can forms Japan) Residence Card ． Other: departing from Japan. You may also departing be from You asked Japan. to produce documents that prove you have sufficient funds for travel and living in Japan until the day of your departure. ． f are as follows: documents above in Items b – d Items b – e above in f Transferring to Another Contracting Organisation Another to Transferring ． ． Note: ． ． ． ． Staying Temporarily for Sightseeing, etc. Sightseeing, for Temporarily Staying If you plan to stay in Japan at the end of your term of appointment to make final preparations to return to your Visitor Temporary Status of Residence to Necessary Documentation to Change your a Even if you do not need to change your Status of Residence or Period of Stay, if you leave your contracting your contracting you leave if of Stay, or Period of Residence your Status change to need you do not if Even Changing the Status of Residence: Changing ALTs For Starting a New Job If you stay in Japan and start a new job, you must confirm with your new employer and the regional Immigration Finding Employment in Japan Programme Participants currently residing in Japan that have finished their term of appointment with JET f b c d e For CIRs For ① (tanki taizai) Visitor Temporary home country or travel, you must apply to change your Status of Residence to 90 or 30, 15, either for valid is Residence of Status Visitor Temporary The expires. Stay of Period your before days. ③ Bureau of Japan. or move to another one, you must submit a notice to your regional Immigration organisation, Authorised Employment (Shūrō participant apply for a Certificate of Furthermore, it is advised that the JET Shikaku is valid Status of Residence Bureau of Japan, which proves their Immigration Shōmeisho) at your regional at the new contracting organisation. Programme Appointment on the JET of Term Your 3) Staying in Japan at the End of ② ③ Residence. Bureau of Japan whether or not you need to make any changes to your current Status of ② their contracting organisation and wish to continue to reside in Japan in order to find employment,Certificatehave they prove to of Employment (Zaishoku organisation, contracting their from obtained Shōmeisho), can submit a finished their term of appointment on the JET Programme to the regional Immigration Bureau of Japan in order to for up to 180 days. Visitor Temporary request a Status of Residence as 19-12-185_Chapter 2.indd 71 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme ) if 73 2020/02/18 14:40:02 30 ： ). You are required by law to carry your Residence Card with you at all times. Failure Failure times. all you at with Card your Residence carry to law by required are You ). 17 ～ 30 and long term residents of Japan must submit a Notification of Address to their municipal municipal their to Address of Notification a submit must Japan of residents term long and ： 0570-066-630 (Navi Dial) phones or PHS) 03-6436-3605 (in case of calling from IP 8 (six languages) Vietnamese English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, government within 14 days of moving. However, when you submit your Residence Card and Moving-in when you submit your Residence within 14 days of moving. However, government Notification, your Moving-in Notification is regarded as your Notificationof Address and therefore it is Address. not necessary to submit a separate Notification of Mid 1) Telephone 2) Operation hours languages Available 3) : Note: Also, if you live with your spouse, etc. you must submit legal documents (originals) to your local municipal documents (originals) to your local municipal your spouse, etc. you must submit legal Also, if you live with (Japanese) http://www.soumu.go.jp/main_sosiki/jichi_gyousei/c-gyousei/zairyu/index.html your in stamp a receive you will or card) (zairyū Card Residence a issued be you will Japan, in Upon arriving Any changes to your name, nationality, or other information recorded on your Residence Card, as well as any or other information Any changes to your name, nationality, Starting on 9 July, 2012, the Alien Registration System was abolished, and a new residency management system system management and a new residency System was abolished, Registration Alien the 2012, 9 July, Starting on office government ) to your municipal (tennyū-todoke Notification to submit a Moving-in are required You If you move to a different municipal government during yourtime in Japan, you must first submit a Moving-out you move to another country. you move to another country. government officeproving your relationship with your dependents. Please prepare these required documents in advance of your arrival in Japan. Website: Affairs and Communication Ministry of Internal Consultation Desk) Affairs and Communications Call Center (Multilingual Ministry of Internal 2) Residence Card (Zairyū Card) your Residence case, is the latter If the date. later a at Card Residence a receive you will that passport indicating municipal Notification at your you have completed your Moving-in you by post after will be sent to Card Note (see government to carry it with you can result in a fine. Information including your photograph, name, date of birth, gender, gender, birth, of date name, photograph, your including Information fine. a in result can you with it carry to nationality, address, zairyū card number, status of residence, period of stay, expiration date of Residence Card, in the card. is also be encoded onto an IC chip embedded This information Card. etc. is recorded on the Residence on it and Period of Stay recorded Status of Residence the verify that card, please your Residence Once you receive and nationality are correct. are the same as on your visa, and that your name, date of birth, gender, Japan of Bureau Immigration regional your to notified be also must organisation, contracting your of change any changes to your address need to be reported to your municipal government. within 14 days. However, 2.6.1. Residence Record and Residence Card Record and 2.6.1. Residence Record (Jūminhyō) a Residence 1) Creating This is part of a registry ). Record (jūminhyō now have a Residence foreign residents Concurrently, was introduced. and this information governments compile governments. Municipal by municipal addresses created of residential tax, insurance, and census purposes. use it for residence verification, created. in Japan to have your Residence Record within 14 days of arriving Notification (tenshutsu-todoke) to your previous Moving-in municipal government and then a Notification (tennyū- must todoke) also to submit your a new Moving-out You municipal Notificationgovernment. (tenshutsu-todoke 19-12-185_Chapter 2.indd 73 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 75 2020/02/18 14:40:02 My Number My http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/newimmiact_1/en/index.html (English) http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/newimmiact_1/en/index.html (Japanese) http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/newimmiact_1/index.html is a unique 12-digit ID number that ID number that My Number ID system. My Number is a unique 12-digit the introduced In January 2016, Japan 14 days within office government your municipal to Notification Moving-in a submit to required are You The Notification Card is a paper card which will have your name, address, date of birth, sex, and , and photo printed on printed photo and Number, sex, My birth, of date address, name, your have will Card Number Individual The on the card as printed of the information Number Card contains all in your Individual The IC chip embedded 2.6.2. My Number ID System Number 2.6.2. My Immigration Bureau of Japan Website: Bureau of Japan Immigration is assigned to all residents living in Japan with a Residence Record. Foreign residents with a Residence Record Record Foreign residents with a Residence living in Japan with a Residence Record. is assigned to all residents purpose the for governments municipal and national the by used is number The . Number My a receive also will of efficiently managing information such as social security, tax, and disaster countermeasures. When completing your My include to necessary be may it government, for your municipal documents tax and security social Number. your My with Card Notification a Notification, of your Moving-in submission the After Japan. in of arriving Number from your municipal government will be delivered to the registered address specified on your Residence form for the you will receive an application period (2-4 weeks). Moreover, Record within the designated Individual Number Card and guidelines in the same envelope as the Notification Card. Onceyou have completed a photo, you will receive your Individual Number Card from your the application form and submitted it with so please unchanged, remain Japan, your My Number will even if you leave In principle, government. municipal Number Card safe. keep your Notification Card and Individual 1) Notification Card printed on it. After submitting your Moving-in Notification, you will receive the Notification Card from your you will receive the Notification Card from your After submitting your Moving-in Notification, printed on it. As your Notification Card does municipal government by registered mail within the designated period (2-4 weeks). not include a photo, you will have to provide a separate form of photo identification to verify your identity at city hall, etc. Card 2) Individual Number it. When you receive your Notification Card, an application form and guidelines for the Individual Number Card have completed the application form and submitted it with a photo, youwill be enclosed in the envelope. Once you because apply you that is important It government. your municipal from Card Number your Individual receive will proof of your My Number and ID, you will also Number Card as to being able to use your Individual in addition be able to use it for services offered by your local government, such as various electronic applicationsand public library services. well as an electronic certificatewhich allows you to apply for copies of various on this chip. For this reason, it is etc. will not be contained documents. history, medical such as income, personal information However, sensitive Number Card. not possible for someone else to obtain all of your personal information from your Individual 19-12-185_Chapter 2.indd 75 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme My 77 2020/02/18 14:40:02 0120-0178-26 0120-0178-27 050-3816-9405 050-3818-1250 (Social Security / Tax Number) system, please contact the the contact please system, Number) Tax / Security Number (Social My Weekends/Public Holidays 9:30 - 17:30 Holidays 9:30 - 17:30 Weekends/Public gency suspension of Individual Number Card due to loss or theft is available 24 hours a day, is available 24 hours a day, Number Card due to loss or theft gency suspension of Individual out the Notification Card and the Individual Individual the and Card Notification the out out the Notification Card and the Individual Individual the and Card Notification the out Emer 365 days a year. (Closed from December 29 - January 3) System About the My Number Ab suspension of emergency Number Card, including Card due to loss or theft* your Individual Number Ab suspension of Number Card, including emergency or theft loss to due Card Number your Individual (Japanese) About the My Number System (Japanese) Weekdays 9:30 - 20:00 Weekdays * 0120-95-0178 (Free) phone, etc. please call the numbers below Note : If you cannot call from your IP apply) (Charges If you have any enquiries about the about enquiries any If you have ・ ・ ・ ・ English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese (Toll-free) Portuguese (Toll-free) Spanish, English, Chinese, Korean, ・ (Japanese) General Enquires Call Centre listed below. Number Call Centre 3) My Number Enquiries 3) My Number 19-12-185_Chapter 2.indd 77 Chapter 3: Work 第3章 仕事第3章 仕事 79 19-12-185_Chapter 3.indd 79 2020/02/08 9:45:17 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:45:17 81 ge of card) you should have have should you card) your place of residence or work. System ) ) ) shukkinbo kinmu yoteihyō ) daikyū) (if applicable) hanko nenkyū) tokubetsu kyūka ’s work duties ’s byōkyū) ganisation supervisor (after-hours contact info) ganisation supervisor (after-hours Terms and Conditions (particularly regarding your work duties) (particularly regarding your work and Conditions Terms Sick leave ( Compensatory leave ( Special leave ( Annual leave ( Advisor (PA) how local inhabitant taxes will be handled (automatic withdrawal or paid in person in a lump ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ save the above contact details in any medium/device that can be readily accessible to you in the a bank account, obtain a cash card and/or bank book, and learn how to use the ATMs how to use the a bank account, obtain a cash card and/or bank book, and learn l foreign residents living in Japan for more than three months must register a Residence Record Record Residence a register must months three than for more Japan in living residents foreign l orise your address in Japanese (how to read and write in kanji/hiragana/katakana) gister gister your contact information with CLAIR online via the Emergency Contact/Safety Confirmation Al our home country’s embassy/consulate(s) general/consulate(s) in Japan our home country’s erify necessary tax documents (For more information, see “2.3 Taxes”) see “2.3 erify necessary tax documents (For more information, see “2.2 Insurance”) erify insurance coverage (For more information, erify regulations for allowance and travel expenses erify how to take all forms of annual paid leave (conditions, necessary procedures, etc.) of annual paid leave (conditions, necessary erify how to take all forms zairyū ( zairyū Card Residence the Take Japan. in arriving of 14 days ) within (juminhyō received when entering Japan or your passport showing the stamp that indicates you will a receive Residence Card to your nearest town/city hall. There is no registration fee. If you have and may insurance such as health services government for certain not be eligible you may resident, do not register as a your Status of Residence revoked. Mem Open Have a personal seal/stamp ( Registering as a Resident Prefectural Contracting or Y police station nearest to Hospital, evacuation centre, police box, and Please to pp. 2, 214 and 215) so (refer details contact important GIH also contains The of an emergency. event advisable. keeping a copy of the GIH with you is also sum) V Confirm V for the Health Insurance Register any family members (dependents) V Re Programme Participants site and the Contact Information Survey for JET Call System Emergency Review your Confirm your predecessor list and/or office seating plan Ask for a staff name at your workplace) are in char other staff members (and/or departments Make a list of what the schedule ( Ask for/receive your work attendance log ( Check how to fill out V * ・・・・・・Housing and Daily Life Confirm Important Contact Numbers Taxes and Insurance Taxes After arriving at your new placement, please refer to the following checklist to make sure of the important important of the sure make to checklist following the to refer please placement, your new at arriving After Checklist Post-Arrival Workplace 3.1. Post-Arrival Checklist 3.1. Post-Arrival policies and procedures related to your new job and life in Japan. your new job and life procedures related to policies and 19-12-185_Chapter 3.indd 81 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:45:17 83 (vehicle shaken (vehicle ach other out in case of emergency ach other out ithdrawn automatically apartment (if applicable) apartment ganisation supervisor of your contact details of your supervisor ganisation gency kit in case of an earthquake, etc. case of an earthquake, gency kit in yourself with rules for separating garbage, the collection location and your local garbage garbage local your and location the collection garbage, separating for rules with yourself emergency emergency contact information and home country/family contact details with another JET miliarise yourself with your neighbourhood, such as the location of shops, restaurants, convenience convenience of shops, restaurants, location the as such your neighbourhood, with yourself miliarise you plan on driving, research about procedures for converting your driver’s licence, inspection), types of car insurance, road rules in Japan, etc. inspection), types of car Find out if your remuneration can be deposited and bill payments w be deposited and bill your remuneration can Find out if your contracting or phone and inform Buy a mobile emer Prepare an can help e your neighbours, so you yourself to Consider introducing etc. self-introductions, speeches, Prepare for money for method of deposit/key amount and payment Confirm the Familiarise collection days use public transportation in your area Find out about how to If Fa etc. stores, supermarkets, Exchange participant near you As with any job, the relationship with your colleagues is crucial. In Japan, however, due to various factors In Japan, however, is crucial. with your colleagues As with any job, the relationship Good cooperation between has and a the major JTL influence on the atmosphereALT ofthe the classroom at the outset to establish the goals and objectives for your It is important to speak with your colleagues There is normally a staff member at each school who has responsibility for supervising and overseeing the ・・・・・・which may include a language barrier, you may be more dependent on your colleagues for information than you may be more dependent which may include a language barrier, with the other teachers therefore play relationships Your in your own country. in a similar work environment of your role at school. an important part in the success and enjoyment and communicating in a foreign language. attitudes towards team teaching lessons and on the students’ team teaching lessons. If there is anything ALT. you don’t understand with regard to school life or your work responsibilities, please in the school the major events check with them. For example, you can ask your school supervisor about help you will This information and school excursions. festival, the culture sports festival, such as the calendar to made are changes Also, sometimes necessary. if contributions make to and for such events be prepared to will be circulated the school schedule because of school activities. Notices of such activities or changes around the staffroom or written on the blackboard in the staffroom. If youmay wish to ask your colleagues to notify you of any schedule changes. are unable to read Japanese, you Teacher Relations Teacher The main duty of an ALT is to engage in team teaching with Japanese teachers of foreign language (JTL) in team teaching with Japanese teachers of is to engage in ALT The main duty of an be should not, therefore, ALT The classroom. in the JTL to the an assistant is ALT the that bear in mind Please ① 3.2. Work Duties and Workplace 3.2. Work (ALT) Teacher Assistant Language 3.2.1. foreign language classes in Japanese schools. In team teaching classes, the students, the JTLs, and the native In team teaching classes, the students, the JTLs, and the native foreign language classes in Japanese schools. teaching provides opportunities for Team work together to engage in communicative activities. speaker (ALT) active interaction in a foreign language in the classroom, enhances the students’ motivation foreign towards language, learning and a deepens the students’ understanding of foreign and cultures. ALTs JTLs conduct meetings based on the lesson plans that the JTL has already created, and after team teaching, reflect together the lesson. performance and think about ways to improve on their own to respect the ALT for the is important it As an assistant, teacher. nor be the main alone expected to conduct classes suggesting by JTLs for resource valuable a be can ALTs However, teacher. Japanese the wishes of and plan lesson ways to use the textbook. games and songs as well as creative and effective and Students Teachers 1) Relations with 19-12-185_Chapter 3.indd 83 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:45:17 85 Senior High School (SHS) students are generally between the ages of fifteen and Although eighteen. SHS Some schools specialize in offering vocationalcourses, as in the case ofagricultural schools or fishery The amount of hours spent on English classes varies school to school. Classes from are designed to Before coming to Japan, you may have pictured Japanese students as being uniformly well-behaved and uniformly well-behaved and Japanese students as being you may have pictured Before coming to Japan, In addition, you may notice some differences in the learning styles and behaviour of Japanese students Even in difficult situations, remember to be patient and supportive towards the students. In the junior and In your relationships with teachers at school, also interact with teachers of other subjects. For example, example, of other subjects. For with teachers at school, also interact with teachers In your relationships is voluntary in Japan, over 97% of students continue their education at this level. Unlike JHS, entry into SHS Unlike JHS, at this level. their education in Japan, over 97% of students continue is voluntary a have may school each and schools, of high types many are There examinations. by entrance determined is will be based in a board of educationdifferent (BOE) academic or ALTs level. a Most school. SHS Some SHS visit a number of different The schools entrance in examination is addition required, to their base school. ALTs but SHS classes may have students of very different abilities. As you work withunderstand yourthat teamyou teachingmay partner have students with differing levels of understanding or behaviouralclasses. issues in your when engaging in team schools. It is important to understand the special characteristics of your school(s) teaching with your Japanese partner. ability of students. improve the listening, reading, speaking, writing ability as well as overall communication polite. However, as in any country, you will meet various types of students in the classroom. Some classes Some classes meet various types of students in the classroom. you will as in any country, polite. However, may be filled with students who are enthusiastic about speaking with you in a foreign language, while others may have some noisy, unmotivated, and disruptive students. may You sometimes finda studentto and class in communicate to such students motivate to be will sleepingALT in as an of your challenge your class. Part stimulate their interest in foreign will language also learning. You face the challenge of teaching different age groups. The methods and approaches you use for teaching a third-year elementary school class will be different stage of and mental developmental high school class, according to the psychological from a third-year junior as childish by a fifteen-year-old. may be regarded eight-year-old Activities that are enjoyed by an the students. compared to that of students in your For own example, country. you may find students initially reluctant to do asked to cooperate with a member of the opposite sex. In order pair work and group work, especially when for students to get used to working in such formations, you may have to move giving slowly, wish to start may them sufficient You JTL. the with demonstrations ample or giving of them is expected of what explanation with easier activities, increasing the level of difficulty in subsequent lessons as they become morepair usedwork to and group work. Similarly, you may find students reluctant to answer questionswith each to consult them such as allowing strategies In such cases, you may choose to introduce classmates. in front of their to them allowing an opinion, students to voice or when asking the a student, selects teacher before the other write down a response before giving it orally. adolescent your to back Think participants. reluctant be may students some classrooms, school high senior to asked being at you felt embarrassment the and school at language foreign a learning you were when years them Let the same way. are likely feeling students Your peers. in front of your words foreign pronounce of information about can be a good source that the JTL know that it is alright to make mistakes. Remember the students, try asking your colleagues for advice on how to the students. If you are having trouble with interact with them. visiting other classes or taking part in non-academic class activities with homeroom teachers will give you will give you homeroom teachers class activities with part in non-academic classes or taking visiting other opportunities to experience different aspects of school life. Outside school, you may have thesocialise opportunitywith to teachers and the other school find staff. that Some ALTs speaking to members of the school staff is alsoa good way toimprove their Japaneselanguage ability. Moreimportantly, getting of the staff. more like a member school will help you feel and staff at your other teachers to know the Senior High School Senior Student Relations ① ② Duties and Work Workplaces ALTs’ 2) 19-12-185_Chapter 3.indd 85 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme and th 2020/02/08 9:45:17 87 grade th and 4 and rd grade students will have have will students grade th and 4 and rd grade students had “Foreign Language th and 6 th grade classes, and ALTs are involved grade with classes, other ALTs and oral/aural activities. For 5 th and 4 rd grade students will have “Foreign Language Studies” twice a week with a total of 70 hours over the grade students will have “Foreign Language th In addition, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology revised the elementary revised the elementary Technology Sports, Science, and In addition, the Ministry of Education, Culture, While many ALTs on the JET Programme are appointed by local governments and visit multiple schools, local governments and visit multiple Programme are appointed by on the JET ALTs While many private between the public and private school experience is that many One of the key differences Also, placed some ALTs at private schools may find that they are not the only native speaker of English Elementary school (ES) students are between the ages of six and twelve. At elementary schools, ALTs may may ALTs schools, At elementary ages of six and twelve. the between school (ES) students are Elementary Junior High School (JHS) students are between the ages of twelve and fifteen. Most will JHS ALTs be or about 4 lessons per week. In English instruction for 140 hours a year receive Junior high school students and 6 grade classes, in addition to oral/aural activities, ALTs are also involved with instructing students in reading ALTs grade classes, in addition to oral/aural activities, th th and writing activities. ALTs may find themselves taking part inand ALTs activitieswriting atactivities. school such as physical education, for example, activities, They may also be involved in culture-based classes. calligraphy music, art, cooking, or introducing and playing games from home the ALT’s country, introducing holidays from home the ALT’s country, etc. involvement The ALT’s and activities will vary according to the wishes of the school frequency of visits. and the of Study the number of April of 2020. In the new Course (Course of Study) in guidelines school curriculum 3 dramatically. increased education language for foreign allocated hours some are employed directly by private schools and thus do not visit multiple schools. The work duties of The work duties and thus do not visit multiple schools. some are employed directly by private schools As with public schools, it teaching at public schools. ALTs in private schools are often quite similar to ALTs school when of their characteristics schools to understand the special in private placed ALTs is important for carrying out their duties. junior and senior high school, but may include kindergarten, institutions have multiple school levels (often may be asked to teach to various placed at private schools ALTs cases, etc.) on one site. In some elementary, levels within the institution. Another difference is that it is more common to have Saturday classes at private schools than public schools. Some private schools may have religious affiliations as well. However, there are classes according to the similarities. In both private schools and public schools, it is necessary to conduct Course of Study. ALTs school it varies from school to school, some private school. In such cases, although by their employed speaker of English may be asked to team-teach or engage in other work-related duties with a fellow native employed by the school. find themselves teaching simple greetings, basic conversation, playing games, singing songs, and doing skits or short plays. For 3 based in a board of education (BOE) or a school. Some JHS ALTs visit a number of different schools in schools in of different visit a number ALTs JHS (BOE) or a school. Some board of education based in a of students have classes may JHS required, examination is no entrance As there school. base to their addition very different abilities. As you work with your team teaching partner understand that you mayhave students issues in your classes. or behavioural levels of understanding with differing with each thoughts and ideas their students to communicate allow that activities to valuing class, in addition other in a foreign language, students are able to actually utilise the language that they have studied in specific situations to solve problems. students to study a foreign language. During the transition between period this old system the new and one foreign in classes more had students 2018-2019, from Study of Course the for guidelines revised the under language instruction than usual. “Foreign Language Activities” once a week with a total of 35 hours over the course of the school year, while school year, of 35 hours over the course of the once a week with a total Activities” “Foreign Language 5 course of the school year. Before these revisions took place, 5 Before these revisions took place, course of the school year. for 3 was not mandatory and it year school per of 35 hours for a total week a once Activities” 6 Junior High School Junior Private School Elementary (Primary) School Elementary (Primary) ④ ③ ② 19-12-185_Chapter 3.indd 87 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:45:18 89 ou may be asked to give speeches on a variety of topics to local government employees, teachers, of topics to local government employees, teachers, ou may be asked to give speeches on a variety You may You be asked to teach evening or weekend classes to a variety of different groups, ranging from As an ALT, you will attend JET Programme conferences and seminars on a local or national level and and level or national and seminars on a local conferences Programme JET attend you will ALT, As an Advisor of education may sometimes be asked to be a Prefectural placed in a prefectural board ALTs Local government employees, teachers, or private citizens may ask you to proofread their writing or private citizens may ask you to proofread their writing or Local government employees, teachers, or Y ALTs level. regional, or prefectural to judge student speech contests at the local, be expected may You oofreading and Translation: oofreading raining Seminars: eaching a Foreign Language to Adults: Language to eaching a Foreign Pr The ALT’s job does not ALT’s The end in the classroom. While teaching is your primary there responsibility, may be ALTs have the opportunity to take part in many language-related activities outside the classroom. ALTs ALTs outside the classroom. activities to take part in many language-related have the opportunity ALTs become can ALTs that activities extra-curricular related non-language more many are there However, Japanese schools hold a wide range of different events during the Participating year. in these events can local government employees to stay-at-home parents, bank tellers, or firefighters. Some be may others whereas Conditions, and ofTerms your into incorporated be even these might and obligatory are classes optional. may be asked to present workshops for such occasions. These seminars are a great opportunity to share share to opportunity great a are seminars These occasions. such for workshops present to asked be may teaching. your team use in methods to and new ideas learn to and others with ALT an as experiences your at JTLs in your area, with topics varying in seminars aimed to participate may also have the chance You using the textbook from foreign language education in both your home country and Japan to ways of effectively. with area their in Participants Programme JET assisting and supporting in training receive PAs (PA). as professionals to referrals provide and information disseminate also can They issues. and questions necessary. translate documents into your own language or Japanese (depending on your Japanese ability). ALTs who ALTs ability). on your Japanese (depending or Japanese your own language into documents translate and languages those to and from documents translate to be asked may languages foreign studied have Japanese. the participants before the contest or to make model audio are sometimes asked to coach some of recordings of the speeches. or even the general public. You may be asked to speak on such topics as your daily life, the educational educational the life, daily your as topics such on speak to asked be may You public. general the even or educational matters in Japan. or system in your home country, T Prefectural Advisor (PA): T Speech Contests: Public Speaking: other duties that you are expected to perform. For the most part, these duties take place during working hours, place take these duties most part, For the to perform. you are expected duties that other can provide a change of pace from the As such, they regular school visits. and sometimes they even replace you might be asked to that all the activities It is impossible to list, or even anticipate, routine. teaching daily extra common most the covers compilation following the Nevertheless, so greatly. varies job as each perform, duties with which you may be charged. can take part in English conversation clubs, set up letter-writing or e-mail exchange opportunities with with opportunities exchange or e-mail letter-writing clubs, set up English conversation take part in can for students coach boards, bulletin make students, with journals exchange countries, home their in students informal in part take also ALTs Some students. of the evaluation the with or assist contests, judge speech and the staff in their schools. classes with English conversation students. of the lives in the role a very important play SHS, club activities in. In Japanese JHS and involved such as volleyball, tennis, to take part in clubs ranging from sports ALTs for There are many opportunities Interacting or calligraphy. tea ceremony, on cultural activities such as music, and karate, to clubs focusing part a like more feel you to help can It advantages. has many situation non-classroom a in your students with the in with relations help can classroom the of out students your know to getting school, and of the classroom. be a great chance to see your students and teachers in a different festivals, sports eating lunch on a daily basis, such as days, Becoming involved in activities and school trips. light. Such activities can include culture with students your in with or joining the school, the cleaning of can be lots of fun and can provide many your students well. chances to get to know ・・・・・・Other ALT Duties ALT Other Activities Extra-Curricular ⑥ ⑤ 19-12-185_Chapter 3.indd 89 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:45:18 91 http://jetprogramme.org/en/ As mentioned above, a number of CIRs are employed by local authorities and placed in various offices or Small city, town, or village CIRs are often based in the Board of Education, the Planning, International town, or village CIRs are often based in the Board of Education, the Planning, International Small city, International Exchange Associations have been established in every prefecture, Designated City and city Designated City and city every prefecture, Associations have been established in International Exchange Most Most CIRs working in a prefectural or Designated City officewill be placed in the International Affairs organisations under their jurisdiction. Among the current positions that fall into this category are CIRs CIRs Among the current positions that fall into this category are under their jurisdiction. organisations and universities, research institutes, bureaus, port authorities, centres, convention working at adult education regional offices. Although there are very few of these positions and theyof internationalisation. other CIR positions, they do offer a unique opportunity to focus on a specific aspect are markedly different from most throughout Japan. The association itself may consist of prefectural/Designated City/city employees and those events in usually involved are environment this in work who CIRs organisation. the by directly hired responsibilities may include working with volunteer tour Your concerning local non-Japanese residents. of international organisation or the newsletter, language foreign of a production the interpreters, and guides give presentations also may You and Japanese residents together. exchange events that bring non-Japanese language classes. about cultural differences and teach foreign Affairs or General Affairs Divisions, or sometimes in the Office of the Mayor helping create dependingthe community, language and culture classes for upon organising focuses on theirWork organisation. contracting for government employees, school visits and speeches, or write for local publications, language instruction may also have duties such as corresponding with You groups. and various other activities for community overseas, but this will depend on the international ties that have parties overseas or receiving visitors from that you can develop yourself. been established in your area and/or the ties Division. However, there are a few CIRs who have been placed in a Regional Development or Planning CIRs there are a few whoor Planning been placed in a Regional Development have Division. However, assigned to an some CIRs may be Additionally, Board of Education. or office, Department, regional duties could include giving Your Association or Convention Bureau. such as an International organisation and classes, language teaching overseas, from visitors with assisting on publications, advising speeches, may even become a resource for the You non-Japanese residents. producing information for and liaising with of diversity the experience to opportunity the have positions CIRs in these office. government whole international activities that are taking place at the prefectural level, and to learn first-hand about the way ideas a bureaucracy. can be turned into concrete projects within Your work duties will be a combination of some of the below, determined by the aims of your contracting determined by the aims of your contracting the below, work duties will be a combination of some of Your Each Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) position may encompass a wide variety of duties and of duties and a wide variety position may encompass Relations (CIR) for International Each Coordinator There There are several differentCIR job categories. This brief overview shouldgive a general idea of what CIR Other CIR Positions Other Small City, Town, or Village CIR Village or Town, Small City, International Exchange Association CIR International Exchange For more examples of projects done by CIRs, please refer to the CIR Handbook ( projects done by CIRs, please refer to the For more examples of Prefectural/Designated City CIR Prefectural/Designated organisation. Therefore, this list is by no means exhaustive, but provides examples of the different kinds of of kinds different of the but provides examples exhaustive, is by no means this list Therefore, organisation. include everything on this list. Some of these job will almost certainly NOT Your activities performed by CIRs. responsibilities may also be performed by other staff members. 2) Elements of CIR Work 2) Elements of CIR responsibilities depending on the contracting organisation. The following are some examples of what kind of of what kind of are some examples The following contracting organisation. depending on the responsibilities work CIRs do. Because the CIR has a different employment status compared that the Japanese to bear in mind It is important of mainstream employees. outside the body CIR is essentially to Japanese public employees, the the about nothing know who Japanese many to meaning clear a have always not may “CIR” of translation position. acs-h/). Types of CIR Positions The Different 1) duties could be. ④ ③ ② ① 3.2.2. Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) International for 3.2.2. Coordinator 19-12-185_Chapter 3.indd 91 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:45:18 93 verseas visitors ficers and firefighters to prepare them for ficers and firefighters to prepare them for Visitors’ Information Board Visitors’ ation classes for Japanese youth going abroad through homestay ation classes for Japanese through homestay youth going abroad . Sports Day, school festivals, excursions, etc. school festivals, excursions, . Sports Day, ular or semi-regular basis ular or semi-regular sites into foreign languages anguage from various divisions, organisations, or outside groups or outside divisions, organisations, anguage from various alls b activities at high schools or business and official correspondence or business and official translated materials including letters, pamphlets and brochures, business business and brochures, including letters, pamphlets translated materials -school or pen-pal relationships with schools in other countries with schools in other -school or pen-pal relationships with an assembled group of children to give them a concept of other countries in terms they other countries of a concept to give them of children group with an assembled for or escorting overseas visitors or non-Japanese residents at meetings, international events, international meetings, residents at overseas visitors or non-Japanese for or escorting garten and nursery school visits garten and nursery school interviews in local and national media on various subjects, including impressions of Japan, one’s posing and proofreading outbound government foreign correspondence on behalf of government of government on behalf correspondence foreign government outbound proofreading and posing ening inbound non-Japanese documents, brochures and correspondence, and translating into into and translating brochures and correspondence, documents, ening inbound non-Japanese subject of speeches may include your home state city, country, or province (i.e. cultural differences ranslating speeches, greetings and other messages for the governor, mayor, director, and other and other director, mayor, messages for the governor, ranslating speeches, greetings and other ranslating various in-house brochures, pamphlets, PR publications, reports, guidebooks, statistical PR publications, reports, guidebooks, statistical ranslating various in-house brochures, pamphlets, ranslating foreign correspondence bound for government officials, businesses, civic leaders,and sister ou may give speeches or conduct discussions with government officers, community groups, women’s intaining and updating websites, responding to e-mail enquiries and posting information on local local on information posting and enquiries e-mail to responding websites, updating and intaining erpreting for the governor, mayor, director and other officials. (Visitors may include governors, governors, include may (Visitors other officials. and director mayor, for the governor, erpreting can understand. This may also involve basic foreign language teaching and games basic foreign language This may also involve can understand. public transportation signs, etc. cards, building names, city volunteer groups officials or general staff officials for receptions, international symposiums, tournaments, parties, and trips abroad officials for receptions, international symposiums, profiles, etc. Japanese rticipation rticipation in various civic group meetings/discussions, offering a foreign national’s viewpoint and Interacting Interacting Editing and proofreading Answering questions relating to l Answering questions telephone c Making international formats f Compiling a manual of T Classroom participation, on a reg Classroom Establishing inter events, e.g Participation in school Clu Participation in International Kinder Com T T Scre Proofreading and translating web riting periodic articles for local newsletters (articles in languages other than Japanese for non-Japanese other than Japanese in languages for local newsletters (articles riting periodic articles groups, Rotary and Lions Clubs, Chambers of Commerce, groups of people with physical disabilities, of Commerce, groups of people with physical disabilities, groups, Rotary and Lions Clubs, Chambers agricultural groups, PTAs, senior citizens’ groups, host family associations, children, schools, businessmen, etc. The the status youth, raising children, exchange, international education, internationalisation, and lifestyles), culture, recreation, the understanding of another abroad, facilitating of women, foreign countries, travel etc. Y programmes or other goodwill missions mayors, consul generals, sister city organisation members, high school bands, sports teams, citizen groups citizen high school bands, sports teams, members, organisation mayors, consul generals, sister city etc.) Instructing volunteer interpreters and guides on providing tours to o Leading foreign language convers Int Providing language instruction for civil servants, police of Judging foreign language debates or speech contests Ma official social networking sites governments’ Giving presentations describing the region to overseas visitors Interpreting conferences, symposiums, receptions, tours, and other occasions requiring language assistance W residents etc.) residents, articles in Japanese for Japanese a Designing the style, format, and content of Giving international development opportunities region, and the region’s Pa facilitating an exchange of opinions emergencies School visits provide a good opportunity to have more contact with your community and to experience community and to contact with your to have more provide a good opportunity School visits Some CIRs have even established homestay exchanges for school children in their home country and children in their home country and established homestay exchanges for school Some CIRs have even ・・・・・・ ・ ・ life in a Japanese school. School visits may involve: school. School life in a Japanese local school children at schools they visit. local school children at Language Instruction Interpreting for and Receiving Guests from Overseas Guests from and Receiving for Interpreting Writing Newsletter Articles and Public Relations Assistance Articles and Public Relations Newsletter Writing Public Speaking General Foreign Language Assistance and Translation Assistance and Language General Foreign School Visits School ・・・・・・⑥ ⑤ ④ ③ ② ① 19-12-185_Chapter 3.indd 93 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:45:18 95 nent or “corner” to the festival nent or “corner” broad ion dents isitors youth and community centres youth and community participation in local events nslating nslating for non-Japanese residents in regard to government procedures and obligations ganising opinion and information meetings for non-Japanese residents ganising opinion and information meetings for foreigners ganising local government sponsored classes oducing newsletters, brochures, living guides for non-Japanese residents, and tourist attraction attraction tourist and residents, non-Japanese for guides living brochures, newsletters, oducing ssisting with preparations and training for outbound exchange visits, such as Japanese cultural ssisting with preparations exchange visits, and training for outbound such as Japanese cultural roviding assistance and consultation for foreign residents and/or v roviding assistance and consultation for foreign articipation in local festivals and/or adding an international compo adding an international in local festivals and/or articipation Providing Japanese Language instraction for foreign students Providing Japanese Language instraction for P pamphlets from scratch or from already existing Japanese versions pamphlets from scratch or from already existing newsletter Publishing and distributing a foreign language Interpreting/tra taxes, etc.) (e.g. registration with municipality, Seeking non-Japanese residents’ residents Assisting with city tours for local and non-Japanese residents Disseminating information pertinent to non-Japanese studying in the reg Assisting foreign students and technical trainees Or Publishing information in foreign languages Pr for publications Editing text, designing layout and graphics Or Handling non-Japanese correspondences and telephone calls from a correspondences and telephone calls from Handling non-Japanese by overseas delegations Interpreting during visits with the establishment of a sister city Assisting and advising A P and the promotion of events and helping with providing suggestions planning meetings, Attending with writing post-event reports festivals, as well as assisting to introduce foreigners to Japan and with the planning of events designed Participation in and assistance the region other countries and cultures to local resi Giving presentations about (e.g. cooking or dance classes) at local Conducting cultural classes visits Senior citizen care centre groups, etc. performances, school/community/sports Giving language classes and lectures to community groups classes and lectures Giving language at schools Language instruction CIRs may be asked to be Prefectural Advisors (PA). PAs receive training in supporting and assisting JET receive training in supporting and assisting JET PAs (PA). Advisors CIRs may be asked to be Prefectural Prefectural Advisor Advisor Prefectural (PA): referrals and information provide also can They issues. and questions with area their in Participants Programme to professionals as necessary. Proficiency in the Japanese language ability is a prerequisite for the CIR position. aspect of the position Fluency in both written and spoken Japanese is a great asset for CIRs, as almost every Foreign Community Assistance Community Foreign Assistance with Sister City/State Relations City/State Assistance with Sister Editing and Publishing Assistance with Events, Festivals, and Community Activities and Community with Events, Festivals, Assistance ・・・・・・⑪ The Role and Importance of Japanese Language Proficiency 3) gain to tools you the giving your peers, with communicate to easier it make will Japanese in Fluency it. requires and sources Japanese use to able CIRs are Furthermore, culture. Japanese understand and about knowledge and translation communicate easily with external agencies to complete research projects. Interpretation bridges with At receptions, CIRs can act as cross-cultural assignments can be carried out with confidence. with colleagues Japanese guests, making the event meaningful and enjoyable for both parties. By communicating to understand office affairs, CIRs are able to become proactive in their duties and feeloffice. like they are a part of the ⑩ ⑧ ⑨ ⑦ 19-12-185_Chapter 3.indd 95 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:45:18 97 . ganisation’s employees and local residents. ganisation’s with projects related to sports activities carried out by contracting organisations. Such Such organisations. contracting by carried out sports activities projects related to with stance with and participation in sports activity planning conducted by local private groups or groups or private by local conducted planning activity sports in participation and with stance Board of education Sports facility Senior high school Assi that engage in sporting events. organisations Other duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor Assistance training of promising local athletes. Assistance with sports or Assistance with sports training of contracting activities may include advising on planning, designing, and implementing sports projects. advising on planning, designing, and implementing activities may include The situation will be different for each SEA on the Programme and will be determined by the needs of the our our Colleagues If you are based in an office, your colleagues will all be civil servants, some with experience in the sporting with the students gathering there, or making regular may be coaching at your own sports organisation You times SEAs may be At other In coaching, SEAs may at times be seen as the assistant to the regular coach. contracting organisation and the facilities available. In most cases, SEAs are placed at: contracting organisation Although possessing a strong command of the Japanese language, CIR job duties will demand continued continued demand will duties job CIR language, Japanese the of command strong a possessing Although include to expanded was Programme the of part CIR the year, Programme JET 1994-1995 the During ・・・・・・3) Y a in specialise who you than other staff employ may organisation sports Sometimes a without. some and field assigned are who teachers with working be will you schools, In case. the always not is this but sport, particular of expertise The assigned staff often has varying levels in school clubs. to be coaches or supervisors of the different the specialty of the club. Therefore, you may find some coaches who do not have specialised knowledge about the sport. Staff and teachers working for public organisations in Japan are rotated every few years within the system, may also (jinji year April each findYou idō). in made with transfers being that many of the people you work with Take time to of those staff members hired as specialists. April, with the exception and/or their duties may change in try to find out who does what in your office and how it relates to you and Although your language work. problems may seem quite a barrier at first, establishing good relationships with your colleagues is very importantmake your contributions in coaching more accessible to all. and will 4) Coaching Situations you may even visit many of the schools in your At some time during your stay, visits to one or more schools. jurisdiction, organisation’s or hold coaching seminars for local coaches. If you are placed in a high school, the core of your duties will be the coaching of the school club activities. or They may make contributions at games or competitions by themselves directly, seen as the main coach. the time to work and your out a balance that works best for you Take through the Japanese supervising coach. 2) SEA Workplaces and Conditions and Workplaces 2) SEA study of Japanese, both on the job and outside of the office. Whether it be specific terminology oneself of the region, familiarising or general knowledge local dialects, business Japanese, local government, used in Japanese for CIRs. and beneficial topics will all be important with these (SEA) Advisor Exchange 3.2.3. Sports Programme the joining (SEA) Advisors Exchange Sports saw initiative This sports. through internationalisation for the first time. SEAs are sports professionals whose role is to assist Affairs with out by the Ministry of Foreign position is carried Recruitment for the SEA sports-related projects. sports training and the planning of and CIRs. ALTs from the selection of and general consulates, however is independent through Japanese embassies Duties 1) Outline of SEA 19-12-185_Chapter 3.indd 97 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:45:18 99 mission at your place of work. . ohayō gozaimasu (“Good morning”) or konnichiwa (“Hello”). otsukaresama deshita (“Thank you for your hard work”). otsukaresama ake off your overcoat or outerwear when you enter a school or office. ake off your overcoat or outerwear when you Do not sit on desks or put your hands in your pockets. Do not sit on desks or put your hands in your feet. Do not move objects or shut drawers with your Do not chew gum. devices without per Do not use your mobile phone or other portable T Greet everyone when you arrive with: When someone leaves shimasu (“Excuse me for leaving early”). When you leave, say: osaki ni shitsurei before you, tell them: tidy Assist with cleaning. Leave your own desk In Japan, professionalism is often defined in terms of punctuality, respecting andcompleting assigned you when this Remember do. actually you what as important as often is presence physical your Japan, In Make your supervisor. with advance have discussed this in unless you or lessons miss meetings Never The SEA’s role may also be altered through regular discussion The with SEA’s their employer to align with goals for both While policies. to contracting organisations’ goals for SEAs differ greatly according The duties and teaching the main goal of some contracting organisations is to increase the competitive students’ others ability, may tasks on time and to the best of your ability, as well as dressing appropriately. as well as dressing tasks on time and to the best of your ability, useful elsewhere or when you feel that you have nothing to feel you could be doing something more Attendance in itself is very important. contribute (for example, to a meeting). sure that you know the week’s schedule and try not to take leave on days you please bear in mind that taking a holiday during the school term may have meetings or ALT, much as possible. If you are an lessons as advance in sure you discuss it please make unavoidable, is taking If leave schedule. team-teaching the disrupt with your supervisor. As professionals, office and school relations are extremely important for JET Programme Participants. Building Participants. Programme JET for important extremely are relations and school office As professionals, ・・・・・・3.3. Manners at Work 3.3. Manners at contracting organisation. In the same way, the focus of the groups you are coaching may change. Your schedule schedule Your change. may coaching groups you are the focus of the way, same the In organisation. contracting will adjustments and Scheduling organisation. contracting of your requirements to the according arranged be will your situation. depend on and the SEA. organisation the contracting exchange through sports. also be focusing on international 2) Professionalism 3) Attendance good working relationships takes time, patience, perseverance and effort. First impressions are important First impressions are important perseverance and effort. relationships takes time, patience, working good anywhere,that on the attitudes and manners can have a tremendous impact Appearance Japan is no exception. and situation, particular a for manners appropriate the about doubt in are you When you. towards have colleagues your your colleagues. be sure to ask or observe 1) Office/ School Etiquette 19-12-185_Chapter 3.indd 99 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:45:18 101 heavy snowfall, narrow heavy snowfall, narrow areas (such as regions with regular Eat what you can and if asked about the other foods, politely explain that you cannot or do not eat them. It Eat what you can and if asked about the other Make the speech, but explain afterwards to your supervisor how important it is to prepare beforehand. Make the speech, but explain afterwards There could be a number of reasons why you are being refused leave on requested days, so first check the Some contracting organisations do not allow their employees to drive to and from work. This can be for a a for be can This work. from and to drive to employees their allow not do organisations contracting Some Tattoos have a negative image in Japan. In most Japanese schools, piercings are also forbidden for image in Japan. have a negative In most Japanese schools, piercingsare also forbidden for Tattoos your your welcome party you are treated to an incredible banquet, there however, are many foods which ou arrive at the office andare told that youare scheduled to judge a speech contest/participate in a ou bought but a then car, your supervisor told you that you’re not allowed to drive to work. The bus is ou ask for consecutive days of leave and are refused. consecutive days of leave and are ou ask for is up to you whether you explain the reason, but it is best to be as pleasant (and polite) as possible, because is up to you whether you explain the reason, unable you are that regret and your appreciation for you. Express prepared specially been have food may the for you. to eat some of the foods that have been prepared You might add that besides making you feel uncomfortable, speaking unprepared could leave a poor might add that besides speaking making you feel uncomfortable, unprepared could leave a poor You the in circumstances such avoid to best how about supervisor your to Speak audience. the on impression also have been asked quite suddenly for your presence). future. (Be aware that your supervisor may reasons given. For example, it is uncommon for teachers in Japan to take time off during a school term. If you would like to take time off when you have scheduled commitments at work, staying at work might be deemed exercised are rights these how working environment, any as with right, is a leave taking Although necessary. a agree on your supervisor and Explore these reasons with responsibilities. must be balanced with your workable solution given the circumstances. mountain roads, etc.). Some contracting organisations will only grant permission to drive to and from work from and to drive to permission grant only will organisations under contracting Some etc.). roads, mountain form giving insurance (nin’i hoken), or submits a special purchases optional the condition that the employee all employees of your the reason(s) why they cannot take public transport. In many cases, this is relevant for contracting organisation, not just JET Programme Participants, and it is important to follow the rules specific to your situation. number of reasons, such as insurance related issues, lack of available parking, past incidents, or a higher risk higher or a incidents, past parking, available of issues, lack related insurance as of reasons, such number dangerous in particularly of accidents, especially you do not eat or to which you are allergic. to which you are you do not eat or prefectural event/make a speech in an hour. prefectural really inconvenient and you would rather drive. inconvenient and you would rather really students, and teachers tend to refrain from wearing jewellery of any kind, including piercings. In this In this piercings. including kind, of any jewellery wearing from refrain to tend teachers and students, during work remove piercings cover your tattoos and that you it is recommended cultural environment, hours. The following sections describe some of the issues you might face in a Japanese working environment: The following sections describe some of the Up until March 2020, contracting organisations provided feedback in the form of optional “workplace “workplace of optional form the in feedback provided organisations 2020, contracting March Up until However, carrying out these personnel evaluations. of details are entrusted with the organisations Contracting At Y Y Y ・ ・ ・ ・ 3. 5. JET Related Issues and Concerns 3. 5. JET 3. 4. Personnel Evaluations 3. 4. Personnel 4) Tattoos and Piercings Tattoos 4) 1) Office Situations evaluations.” In accordance with a revision in the law as it pertains to local government employees, contracting to local government employees, contracting with a revision in the law as it pertains evaluations.” In accordance April 2020. “personnel evaluations” as of are required to perform organisations the in (printed evaluations out own proposal for carrying its with organisations contracting CLAIR does provide reference). back of this book for your 19-12-185_Chapter 3.indd 101 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:45:18 103 ). These are good good are These ). ” in Japanese. Considered Considered Japanese. in ” sōbetsukai hō hō ga ii ), and farewell parties ( parties farewell and ), shinnenkai ), ), New parties Year’s ( For instance, you have been invited by your coworker to a meal, but you are busy and want to decline. you are busy and to a meal, but by your coworker you have been invited For instance, Health checks are compulsory. Employers have a legal obligation to provide their employees with yearly yearly with employees their to provide obligation legal have a Employers compulsory. are checks Health The Japanese fiscal year begins on 1 April, and at this time there is a personnel change (jinji change personnel a is there time this at April, and 1 on begins year fiscal Japanese The idō ). Repeat what you think is being said. Draw diagrams if necessary. Explain that since it is an important Explain that since it is an important Repeat what you think is being said. Draw diagrams if necessary. Japanese often use “You had better” as a translation of the phrase “ phrase the of translation a as better” had “You use often Japanese It is important that you do not post any information online that violates the law, breaches other people’s our our supervisor asks you to exercise more caution with the contents of your personal blog or social our our supervisor offers to take you shopping after work to get things for your apartment. At the store, our supervisor wants you to undergo a health check including an X-ray of your lungs. You did one 6 did one 6 You lungs. including an X-ray of your wants you to undergo a health check supervisor our ou find that your schedule is becoming too full with very little time left for yourself. little time left for too full with very schedule is becoming your ou find that our supervisor is suddenly transferred to another office in April. office in to another transferred is suddenly supervisor our our supervisor is explaining something important but you do not understand what is being said. is explaining something important but you do not supervisor our Politely decline invitations and ask to be considered for some other time because your schedule is full. You You is full. your schedule because time some other for considered to be ask and invitations decline Politely may feel obligated to your office, school and friends,but it is easy for commitments to pile upand for you under with obligations. find yourself snowed to suddenly health checks including a urine test, blood test, weight, height, sight and hearing checks, as well as a lung X- lung as a as well checks, hearing and sight height, weight, test, blood test, urine a including checks health Programme JET work with children. for those who important especially This is ray to check for tuberculosis. the health check as part of their work duties. also required to undergo Participants are therefore rather strong in English, it is a sign of concern in Japan, where superiors often give advice to their rather strong in English, it is a sign of concern in Japan, where superiors often give advice to their for the your supervisor thank smile, recommendation, the follow to not prefer If you would subordinates. some it about think me let please but good idea, a like seems “That like, something with and respond advice, more.” Colleagues, superiors and even your supervisor may be transferred to a different position or posting in a position or posting in a Colleagues, superiors and even your supervisor may be transferred to a different sometimes overseas. It is possible that your new supervisor may not be as prefecture or city, different knowledgeable about the Programme JET or your role at first. It may take some time for the new supervisor to understand what is an ALT/CIR/SEA and what is expected. can You help your new supervisor by answering questions, letting him/her know about your work duties and keeping open communication. matter, you were wondering if it could be put in writing for you. If all else fails, apologise and say that you and say that apologise fails, else for you. If all writing be put in could you were wondering if it matter, just do not understand. right to privacy, is defamatory or in any other way likely to make other people uncomfortable. If you want to uncomfortable. people other to make likely way in any other or is defamatory to privacy, right post photos of your workplace or your colleagues on your personal blog, ask of your for their and the head contracting organisation’s permission beforehand. Privacy is an increasingly sensitive and serious issue in to Also, using work time their students on the web. prohibit putting pictures of schools, all of which strictly media sites should be avoided. compose private blogs or private posts on social months ago as part of your JET Programme application and you would rather not do this again. application and you would rather Programme JET your months ago as part of you are told, had “You better buy these curtains.” After shopping, you stop are for You told dinner. such-and-such a meal. that you “had better” order Y media site. There are at least four large important work important ), end of parties throughout the year: welcome parties (kangeikai There are at least four large Y Y Y Y Y ・・・・・・opportunities to get to know your colleagues in a more relaxed atmosphere. While you are not obligated to go, it is you are not obligated While atmosphere. in a more relaxed to get to know your colleagues opportunities possible. recommended that you try to attend whenever Relations Supervisor Socialising With Colleagues Socialising With (bōnenkai parties year the 19-12-185_Chapter 3.indd 103 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:45:18 105 , which literally translated means “(Honorable) translated desu, which literally otsukaresama arrival at school a teacher asks if you are tired. if you are asks arrival at school a teacher JTL JTL makes what seems to you to be a blatant mistake during class or corrects something you have The most important component of teaching is the relationships that you form with the other people in the you form with the other the relationships that of teaching is component The most important The curiosity of some students may verge on the extremely personal and you do not need to feel that you that personal and you do not need to feel on the extremely students may verge The curiosity of some If your schedule allows, join the party. This could be the only time for an extended period that you and the period that you for an extended This could be the only time If your schedule allows, join the party. Bullying should not be tolerated. It can also be said that not paying attention and talking in class disrupts class in talking and attention paying not that said be also can It tolerated. be not should Bullying This is not because the teacher thinks you necessarily look tired. Rather, it is a way to thank you for your it necessarily look tired. Rather, This is not because the teacher thinks you You have a few options; arguing with the teacher over the relative merit of the university examination merit of the university examination with the teacher over the relative a few options; arguing have You is a Friday afternoon. As you are getting ready to suddenly go asks home, getting if a ready you As teacher would you like are is a Friday afternoon. ou are a woman and a student asks you for your “three sizes” (body measurements) or you are a man our our suggestions for a lesson plan are met with the comment that the activities you are suggesting are ou have just seen a student being bullied, or are dealing with students not paying attention in class. are ou have just seen a student being bullied, or classroom. If these relationships are not good, your lessons will not be as successful as they could be. How be. How successful as they could will not be as are not good, your lessons If these relationships classroom. on your depends students of the front you in or correcting mistake a making teacher the to you respond do not want to do anything to jeopardise You teacher and the atmosphere of the class. relationship with the the you will know a teacher so well or with the teacher or the students. Sometimes the rapport you have way during the class (or make good that you can discuss the point in a non-threatening atmosphere will be so correct the in said teacher the what repeat can you or tension), avoiding of good way a is humour it; of joke a class in the the after issue the to address is better unsure, it If you are authority. their form without threatening room. privacy of the teachers’ have to answer all questions. Even though this type of question is often innocent, the idea of sexual harassment Even though this type of question is have to answer all questions. is well established in Japan, so you can teach them that sexually offensive questions are to be avoided if they them why it is to remind If they persist, ask the Japanese teacher relations. interpersonal want to build positive inappropriate. Japanese teachers have a chance to get to know each other in an informal way. It will make your classes It will make your classes way. teachers have a chance to get to know each other in an informal Japanese much But the party need not go on to talk with and get to know your colleagues. smoother if you take the time reached your limit, say that you have had a nice time but are very tired and have When you have forever. plans the next day. you must be tired.” The true cultural meaning of this phrase, however, is an acknowledgment of directly often people Japanese many you, to phrase communicate a polite to In order work. hard or someone’s effort translate that phrase into English, not realising that it sounds strange. other students’ opportunity to learn. In Japan, homeroom teachers or the school guidance counselor your own discretion, at disciplining from you should refrain are ALT As an students. for disciplining responsible and first talk to the teacher responsible or one of your JTLs. It is likely that the way teachers in Japan deal with bullying and students breaking school rules differs from how teachers deal with it in your own country, the situation so you so it is better to discuss the matter with your supervisor prior to being confronted with will know how to best respond. effort. There is a polite phrase in Japanese, system, however, will not be a productive may one. want You to suggest a different activity that reinforces along can go you Alternately, teacher. the activity to the the lesson and demonstrate in taught material the with the teacher’s plan and discuss how an activity, if carefully chosen, would aid the students’ efforts not help. Whatever you do, sudden confrontation will to learn the material for the examinations. said in front of the students. said in front Y how “big” you are. and a student asks you to join the school’s drinking party have tonight. You plans to travel with your friends on the weekend, sleep. and want to get a good night’s not appropriate because they are not relevant to the university entrance examinations. not relevant because they are not appropriate The It Y Y Upon your ・・・・・・2) ALT Related Situations ALT 2) 19-12-185_Chapter 3.indd 105 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:45:18 107 The classroom provides valuable opportunities to meet people and to conduct grassroots people and to conduct grassroots valuable opportunities to meet The classroom provides Remember that corrections are not personal attacks and that you share a common goal: creating the most goal: creating that you share a common personal attacks and that corrections are not Remember as possible into the document. If there corrections and incorporate as many Read through the suggested Not every project you suggest will be acted upon, and it is wise to think about the different reasons why. Ask your supervisor when and where you need to report for work, how to get there and get emergency emergency get there and get to how work, report for you need to where and when Ask your supervisor This is one of the comments often made when a person doesto say to start a not know what else Many Japanese people consider learning a foreign language to be an extremely difficulttask. Likewise, ou arrive in your town after Post-Arrival Orientation, and are about to be dropped off at your ou are asked ou to are edit a document, do so, asked and it and then back in are receive with red corrections ou find that you are teaching languages a great deal of the time. languages a great teaching ou find that you are ou make a suggestion concerning a project, but it is not acted upon. concerning a project, ou make a suggestion ou are asked for the hundredth time if you can use chopsticks. the hundredth for asked ou are excellent Japanese ability. complimented on your are ou say a very simple Japanese phrase and internationalisation. By incorporating activities into the lesson that introduce intercultural or global issues, or global issues, introduce intercultural that lesson the into activities internationalisation. By incorporating the balance that Remember of your job. part a vital and become diversity, gain will classes your language of and the integration foreign culture is important and understanding of that between foreign language ability to express your a chance If you have to teaching. into your classes can provide a whole new facet this concept balance in the content of your work duties. opinion, talk to your supervisor about finding accurate and easy to read translation. accurate and clear. more document the make to ways possible discuss inaccurate, are feel you that corrections any are accept. that both you and your colleagues can to come up with a version Try proposal, but you still feel it is worthwhile, If there is no reaction to your project can also be important. Timing try proposing it again when your supervisor is not so busy and may be data whenever possible. writing with supporting able to listen. Offer suggestions in contact numbers. Find out how to work the lights, gas and other appliances in the apartment such as washing such as apartment in the appliances numbers. Find out how to work the lights, gas and other contact machine or air conditioner, and how to turn on the water heater for tap/bath Ask water. to help you shop for necessary items. your neighbourhood or ask your supervisor where stores are in if you are asked annoy you, especially an innocuous question, but it may begin to It sounds like conversation. they are so use chopsticks, foreigners cannot that heard have people Japanese Many them. using as you are surprised when you can. As a result, a non- language to learn. that Japanese is a difficult many Japanese people are of the opinion will probably hear this quite often, but try to not You surprise. Japanese person speaking in Japanese evokes get annoyed. Simply saying “thank you” or politely refuting it is sufficient. to re-do it. to re-do apartment where you will be left alone. apartment where Y Y Y Y Y Y ・・・・・・3) CIR Related Situations 3) CIR Related 4) Lifestyle Situations 19-12-185_Chapter 3.indd 107 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:45:18 109 gaman spirit. is a Japanese word meaning meaning word Japanese a is Gaman Communication may pose a challenge for someone who is unfamiliar with the nature of the Japanese someone who is unfamiliar with the nature of the Japanese Communication may pose a challenge for it is one of Furthermore, of a Japanese group can be a very rewarding experience. member as a team Working lies, can How you respond to a situation, regardless of who is in the wrong or where the misunderstanding As a broad generalisation, Japanese social order is characterised by group conformity and hierarchy based on based hierarchy and conformity by group is characterised order social Japanese generalisation, As a broad is hardly ever a single person who is There is also carried out on a group basis. Decision-making in Japan spirit. “gaman” the is society Japanese of aspect important An It is extremely important to study Japanese. Not only will learning Japanese help you adjust to life in Japan, it important to study Japanese. Not only will learning Japanese help you adjust to life It is extremely 3.7. Studying Japanese “endurance” or “perseverance”. Part of being considered a responsible adult in Japan is the ability to “hang in “endurance” or “perseverance”. Part of being considered a responsible adult in Japan is the ability to “hang in There of drawing attention to yourself by making a lot of noise. there” in a less-than-pleasant situation instead will be asked to act with that same may be some cases where, up to a point, you in English, they may use the language to communicate Although Japanese people may speak to you language. their ideas (ideas based on/interpreted through cultural assumptions) in a way that is similar to in both formal and for status and politeness made distinctions are special be said in Japanese. In Japanese, there how things may are even foreign words used in Japanese There There is also a certain level of indirectness. informal situations. you by surprise when they catch words may of these Some meaning. original of their only part retained have that are used in English with their Japanese meaning. if you feel your makes Japanese society go round. Remember, the best ways for you to learn exactly what before you act. a good look at the situation a peak, it is best for you to sit back and take hitting frustration level necessary, If ease. most the with situation the resolve can that way a in understood yourself make to try Tactfully who are familiar with the Japanese system. discuss the situation with friends and colleagues greatly affect the success of your office relations and your time in Japan. It is good to try maketo this experience a good one for both yourself and the others in your group. 3.6. Communication in Japan in 3.6. Communication Dynamics Group age or rank. In addition, there are many rules which cover all aspects of group functions and define the behaviour of the individual members. This strong group peer pressure can make it very difficult to order in that but for another, one with agree always members individual that mean not does This norm. the from the individual to differ a very is often withheld. Each person has division within the group, individual opinion minimize conflict and carefully defined position which is usually accepted and goesunchallenged. It issaid in Japan thatsticks “theup nail that gets hammered down.” Expressing one’s opinion without considering one’s position in the group or completely disavowing another individual’s opinion is frowned upon. Exceptions are sometimes made for group these with accordance in act instinctively not you may that understood is it as area this in foreigners balance between your concept of for you to strive to find a workable it is important dynamics. However, group mentality. individualism and this top the to way works its gradually and bottom the at begins process The decision. particular for a responsible This may one way or another in the end. almost all persons become involved in As a result, decision-makers. angry or frustrated. not becoming for you to work at is important But, it time. very tedious and a waste of seem a request, your are done in Japan. If you make is the way things and respect that this understand try to Rather, is process this After on. so and superiors their to talk must turn in who bosses their ask must supervisors In Japan, patience no. yes or a straightforward be not may still which answer, your receive will you completed, for communication in these situations. and a level head are the most effective tools will also increase opportunities to make friends and have a greater understanding of Japanese culture. of Japanese culture. will also increase opportunities to make friends and have a greater understanding colleagues, your superiors, with communicate to your ability strengthen will ability Japanese Developing and assess your might expect organisation students, friends, etc., but it should also be noted that your contracting willingness to study Japanese during performance evaluations. 19-12-185_Chapter 3.indd 109 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:45:18 111 for more CLAIR News for more Japanese for CIRs contains vocabulary and expressions that are typically used in Japanese offices introduces common vocabulary and information used in everyday life and in the life and in the vocabulary and information used in everyday introduces common Japanese for JETs To help JET Programme Participants gain translation and interpretation skills necessary to carry out their their Programme Participants gain translation and interpretation skills necessary to carry out help JET To CLAIR offers a grant for JET Programme Participants who pass N3 or a higher level of the Japanese-Language Programme Participants who pass N3 or a higher level of the Japanese-Language CLAIR offers a grant for JET To support To JET Programme effortsParticipants’ to learn Japanese in Japan, CLAIR provides a number of free There are many different ways of learning Japanese. Themost important thing is to find a learning method Even learning a little Japanese before you arrive, like simple greetings, self-introductions, katakana and katakana and self-introductions, simple greetings, before you arrive, like a little Japanese Even learning receive Japanese for and CIRs JETs Japanese for and SEAs receive ALTs Japanese, assist with studying To 3.7.3 JET Programme Translation and Interpretation Course and Interpretation Translation Programme 3.7.3 JET 3.7.2. Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Grant (N3 and above) 3.7.2. Japanese-Language Proficiency 3.7.1. JET Programme Japanese Language Courses Programme 3.7.1. JET duties, CLAIR provides a translation and interpretation course. The course is divided into the Chinese/Korean and may be required to organisations through contracting are recruited course and the English course. Participants of slots available. take an admission test due to the limited number Proficiency Test (JLPT) and meet the grant eligibility requirements. Proficiency online Japanese language courses. You can register for the Japanese Language Course before you arrive in Japan. You online Japanese language courses. Course Guide the Japanese Language contracting organisation, with your refer to your correspondence Please (which you will receive after your arrival in Japan), the JET Programme’s website, and information about course content and the application process. information about course content and the application and also explains the structure of Japanese government organisations. Both of these books will be useful to refer refer to useful be will books these of Both organisations. government Japanese of structure the explains also and situations that arise in your daily life. to when dealing with are: Some methods of learning Japanese where you live, and your work environment. that suits your lifestyle, Courses, attending a Japanese Programme Japanese Language language school, buying enrolling in the JET Japanese of wealth the using or programmes, TV watching or radio to listening Japanese, learning for materials Programme JET other ask and around Look online. available applications smartphone and sites learning Participants of learning Japanese around you before deciding on the method best that suits you. Once you have as you can. make sure to keep it up and study as often decided on your method, hiragana, will make it easier for you to build relationships with the people around you at work and help you to make it easierhiragana, will you to you at work and help the people around build relationships with for you to life in Japan. start to your new and give you a smooth also help reduce anxiety It will quickly. adjust more life in about information practical but also contain Japanese study, not only useful for These textbooks are CIRs. Japan. workplace. 19-12-185_Chapter 3.indd 111 Chapter 4: Living in Japan 第4章第4章 日本での生活日本での生活 113 19-12-185_Chapter 4.indd 113 2020/02/08 9:51:33 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:51:33 115 . will serve time in prison, pay a fine, or may have their licence suspended. If the driver is the name and contact details of the other person(s) involved in the accident, and wait for the police act act the police (Tel. 110) and your must You supervisor. contact the police in the event of a traffic ou must never leave the scene of an accident without contacting the police, even if you believe the someone is injured, call an ambulance (Tel. 119) and provide as much assistance as you can until they Y damages to be insignificant. Procure to arrive. If arrive. Cont accident. If you are unable to explain the situation in Japanese, please contact your supervisor have them contact the police on your behalf. first and Move the car to a safe place and turn off the engine. Move the car to a safe place and turn off the ・ ・ ・ ・ : Note: In In Japan there is no distinction of severity between differenttypes of illegal drugs. Marijuanaand heroin are Accidents and traffic offenses related to driving under the influence of alcohol are subject to harsh civil and drive. If your friends have been drinking, it is your responsibility If you have been drinking, you must not Also, as bicycles are classified similarly to vehicles, you must not ride your bicycle while under the influence of carry out the following steps: In the event of a traffic accident, you must The consequences for driving while under the influence of alcohol in Japan are severe. Furthermore, insurance with even a small amount Anyone caught driving for drinking and driving infractions. Japanese laws are severe It is obvious you must abide by Japanese law, but it is especially important for JET Programme Participants, as as Participants, Programme for JET important but it is especially Japanese law, you must abide by It is obvious times with the law at all Please comply 3) Drugs both illegal drugs with heavy penalties. Furthermore, not only will drug use have a significant negative impact on own contracting be doubted by their will also likely Participants Programme your co-workers, but your fellow JET organisations and in some cases even subject to questioning by the police. JET Programme Participants under no circumstances, use or be involved in the use of illegal drugs. should, determined to have been intoxicated, regardless of whether there was an accident or not, the driver will receive a receive will driver the or not, accident was an there of whether regardless intoxicated, been have to determined prison sentence or a fine and have their licence revoked. Moreover, if you were drinking with the driver, you can be held responsible. on levied that is harsher than and teachers employees on government levied action Disciplinary penalties. criminal and/or employees government As local for the community. to set an example others in Japan as they are expected will be terminated if they are found guilty of drinking and driving. Programme Participants teachers, JET a someone lend or driver, intoxicated an by driven car a in you ride if In Japan, drive. not they do sure make to alcohol them provide even or stop them, to try not do or intoxicated, while drive to intend they knowing vehicle responsible regardless of whether you have been drinking to drive, you can be held while knowing they intended or not. alcohol. Accidents Traffic 2) 1) Drinking and Driving accidents. will not cover alcohol-related system in their of alcohol 4.1. Observing the Laws 4.1. Observing you are teachers and/or local government employees and thus in a position of responsibility. If you break the law, law, break the If you of responsibility. and thus in a position employees government local and/or you are teachers will be terminated. your term of appointment it is likely that 19-12-185_Chapter 4.indd 115 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 】 2020/02/08 9:51:33 117 Sample Room Layout (1K) 【 washitsu s clothing, etc.) is punished in the same way. etc.) is punished in the s clothing, (Western-style) rooms. yōshitsu (Western-style) JET Programme Participants are responsible for their own accommodation arrangements. In some cases, Programme Participants are responsible for their own arrangements. In some cases, accommodation JET Please in the case where note that you decide to change your housing arrangements, your contracting and refurbishing, repair, including costs, housing-related all for responsible are Participants Programme JET When making accommodation arrangements, please take into consideration combinations of the letters “LDK” Apartments are described by different In Japan, even in cases of mutual consent, it is strictly forbidden by law to engage in sexual activity with a activity with a to engage in sexual forbidden by law consent, it is strictly in cases of mutual In Japan, even In addition to these points, as the JET Programme Terms and Conditions specify that “the JET shall not not shall JET “the that specify Conditions and Terms Programme JET the as points, these to addition In As to high ethical you are required to behave according and/or employee of a local government, a teacher Japanese customs and etiquette can be very different from those of your own country, and can be a source of 4.3. Housing Housing Participant 1) JET Programme JET the a service for suggest or housing arrangements designate may organisations contracting Participants to use when making arrangements; please confirm with your contracting organisation before making arrangements of your own. is under no obligation to assist you in arranging new housing. organisation 2) Housing Costs as well residences, you change case fees in the moving fees both during your stay and when you leave, cleaning as commission may fees have when to using pay a the real equivalent estate of agent or You other housing service. two to six month’s rent immediately after arriving in Japan in order to move into housing. Monthly rent depends was building the and how long ago size, apartment room or building, the in facilities of location, on convenience built or refurbished. 3) Choosing a Home the level of safety of the accommodation and the surrounding area. 4) Useful Housing Information = Living room; D = Dining area; K = Kitchen) LDK (L and/or in square metres. For example, a 2DK has two rooms and a dining kitchen, a lK has one room and a small kitchen, a 3LDK has three rooms with described are apartments Some space. living/dining/kitchen combined large a as “one room.” Real estate agents usually have apartment floor plans that show the layout of the apartment, including details on bathroom/toilet facilities and whether the rooms are western or Japanese-style. Ds and Ks usually have wooden floors,regardless of the western/Japanesemake-up of the rest of the apartment. It is quite common to find apartments with a mixture of 4.2. Customs and Etiquette 4.2. Customs and 4) Interactions with Children 4) Interactions person under 13 years of age. In cases of sexual conduct where the victim is between the ages offender of will 13 be and punished 18, according the to their local government’s juvenile protection ordinance. Furthermore, party’ removing the underage (bodily contact, kissing, molestation behave in a manner which would discredit or damage the reputation of the contracting organisation or the JET or the JET of the contracting organisation would discredit or damage the reputation behave in a manner which continue to able be not you will and be taken will measures disciplinary that likely highly is it Programme”, working. standards. behave in a way that earns Please remain conscious of this fact and the trust of your students, co- of the local community. workers and members confusion. Before coming to Japan, it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with everyday etiquette, etiquette, everyday with yourself familiarise you that recommended is it Japan, to coming Before confusion. common greetings, business manners, and proper conduct when eating meals in Japan. Formal events such ask you that recommended is it and followed, be to customs prescribed many involve also funerals and weddings as before attending an important event. the Japanese people around you for advice (Japanese style) and 19-12-185_Chapter 4.indd 117 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:51:33 washitsu 119 tatami mat is 2m×1m, futon (bedding). The floor area of ) which you might call a blanket/duvet/comforter, (closet with sliding doors) for the storage of mats: rooms are “six-mat”, “eight-mat”, etc. The average size of a makura). oshiire oshiire deposit is used to cover any damage to the apartment or any cleaning that is necessary when you is necessary that cleaning or any apartment the to is used to cover any damage deposit are laid out directly on Athe fullfloor. futon set consists of: a base futon (shikibuton) which goes care: If you have a futon, be sure to fold it up and put it away in the closet every day. If you leave it mats in newer buildings may be a little smaller, and the size of tatami size and the may differsmaller, be a little may in newer buildings tatami mats according to the (Deposit) shikikin (Key Money) The voltage in Japan is 100 volts and runs on a frequency of 50 Hz or 60 Hz. Some homes are wired for and a pillow ( directly on the floor, a futon to cover yourself (kakebuton As futons absorb body moisture, most Japanese air out their futons on the tatami, the tatami will get mouldy. when you are home in case of sudden rain. to air out your futon Try regularly on the veranda. and should be wiped with a damp cloth to remove dust. These can be vacuumed mats: Tatami Futons Futon (paper screens) in place of curtains. Most in place of curtains. shōji (paper screens) windows may have covered with tatami mats and the The floor is Voltage/Plugs 200 volts, so please check with your landlord. Most new laptops come with auto-switching or have a universal for your manual instruction the check so please world, the in anywhere usage allows which supply voltage with a two-prong plug or a travel plug adapter. may need a new cord You computer. The Key money is a non-refundable gratuity paid to landlords when newly renting an apartment from them. Whether from them. apartment an when newly renting to landlords paid gratuity is a non-refundable Key money Most modern apartments have a unit bath combining a small, deep bathtub, as well as a shower unit and basin. styles (for and Japanese Western They come in or in a separate toilet room. are either in the unit bathroom Toilets will be required to whether or not you contracting organisation Before coming to Japan, discuss with your ・ ・ ・ is measured in tatami is measured (Japanese-style rooms) (Japanese-style Washitsu an have washitsu 4.4. Computers and Telephone 4.4. Computers and 1) Computers ① however, however, region. Shikikin leave. Some contracts may also stipulate whether you will get the deposit back in full or only receive a percentage a receive only or full in back deposit the get will you whether stipulate also may contracts Some leave. a good idea to clarify this at the when you leave. It is of the condition of the apartment of the deposit regardless contract. time you enter into the Reikin or not you must pay key money will depend on the area you live in and other factors. money will depend on the area you live or not you must pay key Bathrooms & Toilets push to buttons and turn to levers have units heater gas Some heater. electric gas or a from usually is water Hot perfectly safe. It is wise to ask These units are quite common and are unit. in order to ignite the water heating confusion later in to avoid when you move yourself a few times and try it how to use your unit to explain someone on. you squat facing the plumbing or hood of the fixture). the latter, Apartment Your 5) Furnishing purchase furnishings for your apartment. Note on futons and tatami: 19-12-185_Chapter 4.indd 119 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:51:33 121 (provides explanation of Japan Post services . 〒 www.post.japanpost.jp/index_en.html The types of connection available will depend on the area and building in which you live, so please confirm Banks in Japan are generally open from Monday to Friday. However, many banks close at earlier hours Opening a bank account will be one of your Youfirst can concerns also upon have arrival. your utilities (water, In addition to banks, post offices also provide banking services. Post offices are generally open from Monday Each post office will have windows for banking purposes. If you open a postal savings account (yūbin chokin Japan Post English Website: can generally be found ATMs in banks and convenience stores. Hours of operation vary by financial institution. Internet with the party in charge of your residence (landlord, management may etc.). company, You wish to ask fellow Provider they use. which Internet Service and colleagues about Programme Participants JET The available services will depend on your area. may You have the option of leasing the landline from NTT, After arriving in Japan, there are various ways to set up a new phone service. For example, you may wish to will need You personal identification and a number of other documents in order to purchase a mobile phone or 4.5. Financial Institutions Account 4.5.1. Bank 1) Banks countries. Banks are closed on Saturdays, Sundays, compared to what you may be used to in other and holidays. This from a machine. a number ticket to take be required bank, you will of the counter the service When visiting indicates the order in which you will be served. electricity, gas, etc.) and other bills automatically withdrawn from your bank account by completing certain procedures. Account) 2) Post Offices (Japan Post Bank to Some Friday. post offices are also open on Saturdays with restricted business hours. Main city offices large and branches may stay open later on weekdays and Saturdays than smaller branches, or even offer a 24 hour window. spot post offices by their mark: a red can You kōza), money can be withdrawn or deposited at any ATMspost canoffice be nationwide. accessed from any post office throughout Japan, and automatic payment of bills is also possible. in English). Machines (ATMs) Teller Automatic 3) Be aware that, in many cases, you will be charged a fee for outside using ATMs of specified hours of operation, such as weekends, holidays, and weeknights. the financial institution’s ② 2) Telephone Services 2) Telephone shop what Ask at the local electronics packages. phone services that are included in internet but there may also be are using. or ask your co-workers what services they services are available, Smartphones 3) Mobile Phones and decide for yourself which a new SIM card. Please Japanese mobile phone company or obtain sign a contract with a for your needs. method is most suitable with your provider of choice in advance. plan. 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These or identification authorisation. In Japan, an inkan is often used instead of a signature to confirm a person’s In Japan, two main methods of sending money home are through the bank or post office. The method you use Each bank has a slightly different policy concerning sending money abroad. Shop around and try to find a bank ・ ・ ・ For information regarding international post remittance, contact your local post office or callthe English Postal Japanese Post website: ② ① Japan Post Bank website: 4.6. Personal Seal (Inkan) 4.5.2. Sending Money Home 【 seals seals are used primarily in officialsituations such as opening bank a account, signing contracts,official documents. and approving will depend on a number of factors: urgency, safety, expense, and convenience. expense, and convenience. safety, will depend on a number of factors: urgency, the Bank Through 1) Sending Money Home with a connection to your home bank, and confirm which method of sending money is best for The you. following are a few examples of money sending methods: the Post Office Through 2) Sending Money Home Services Information at 0570-046-111 (0120-232-886 free-dial for enquiries in Japanese, or 0570-046-666 for enquiries in Japanese from a mobile 8:00-21:00, phone) or from Saturdays, Monday Sundays to and Friday, public holidays, 9:00-21:00. 19-12-185_Chapter 4.indd 123 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:51:33 125 (legal registered jitsu-in authenticity. This inkan certificateauthenticity. is required in cases such as (personal seal that is not registered) and mitome-in inkan authenticity are important and valuable, so keep them in a safe place. can You only legally register one JET JET Programme Participants from countries that have joined the Geneva Convention are able to obtain an Even if JET Programme Participants in their second or later year return home temporarily (for less than 3 you must also carry your passport with you while driving. Along with an IDP, Those who possess a licence issued in France, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Estonia, Monaco, or Taiwan overseas need a valid you will into a Japanese driver's licence, licence driver’s convert your home countries’ To JET Programme Participants must receive permission from their contracting organisation in order to drive for Programme Participantsmust receive permission from their contracting organisation JET : basic kinds of inkan There are two 4.7.1. Licences Permit (IDP) 1) International Driving International Driving Permit (IDP) from their home country prior to coming to As Japan. the kind of vehicle you can drive with an IDP varies according to the kind of IDP (A~E), please verify the kind of IDP when you obtain it. can You only use an IDP in Japan for a maximum period of one year from the whichever comes first. Japan), or until the expiration date on the permit, initial date of entry (arrival in it will not be valid for driving in Japan. Programme In Participants order in for JET months) and obtain a new IDP, licence. they must obtain a Japanese driver’s their second or later year to drive in Japan, licence of expiry of the date in Japan, or the of entry date initial the after to drive in Japan for a year permitted are whichever comes first. JET Programme Participants from these countries must carry an official translation their of licence issued by organisations such as the Japan Automobile Federation Branch Office (JAF), and their passport your convert you must Programme, JET on the year on your second Japan in driving continue To when driving. licence into a Japanese licence. home countries’ licence into a Japanese Driver's Licence Driver’s Home Countries’ 2) Converting your the licence was where they were in the country that prove to applicants must be able that licence. Please note issued for at least three months after obtaining the licence. can You apply for a Japanese driver’s your licence local at Driver and Licensing Vehicle Centre (unten menkyo menkyo unten as known places some in – sentā shikenjō). At the centre, you must submit all necessary documents and you may be required some However, drive. to your aptitude as well as Japan in driving regarding your knowledge assess to order in tests to take a variety of that issued their driver’s on the authority may be exempt from taking tests, depending Programme Participants JET may vary according to licensing centre, make licence As the procedures for obtaining a Japanese driver’s license. sure to check with the licensing centre. 4.7. Driving work-related travel, but do not need permission to own a vehicle, or drive in their free time. When driving, you When driving, do not need permission to own work-related travel, but a vehicle, or drive in their free time. Also ensure that you have taken out the appropriate insurance (see must be in possession of a valid driving licence. section 4.7.3). seal). A seal). A personal seal can be used in daily matters, such as approving papers After that Division of your city/town hall. Affairs seal legal registered is one which is registered at the Citizens are A passed around the office. registering your seal, you can obtain a certificate of purchasing an automobile, buying or selling property, or taking out a loan. Your legal registered seal and certificate Your or taking out a loan. purchasing an automobile, buying or selling property, of seal. 19-12-185_Chapter 4.indd 125 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:51:33 127 Rules of the ): paid only once when you buy a car. ): paid by owner as of 1 April each year. jidōshazei shubetsuwari): paid by owner as of 1 ). (Registration can be done at one’s local town/city hall.) inkan). (Registration can be done at one’s shako shōmeisho). shaken). strongly encouraged to also enrol in the more comprehensive optional insurance (jidōsha must be registered, with the number appearing on the licence plate. Licence plates must be plates Licence plate. on the licence with the number appearing must be registered, ). vehicles vehicles must undergo and pass a periodic vehicle safety inspection. Costs and frequency (every 2 he he vehicle must have its own fixedparking space. Permanent parkingin a publiccar-park or on the T All vehicles All Automobile tonnage tax: levied according to the weight of the car and paid at purchase and subsequent Automobile tonnage tax: levied according to inspections. Automobile classification tax ( is necessary to enrol in limited compulsory liability insurance (jidōsha songai baishō sekinin hoken). In addition, you are you addition, nin’i hoken Obtain proof of parking place ( Obtain proof of parking or 3 years) will vary depending on the year the vehicle was manufactured certificateand and A the weight. sticker will be issued for vehicles which pass the inspection. The certificate of inspection must be carried new brand A windshield. front the on displayed sticker the and driving while times all at driver the by three years after purchase. the first inspection vehicle will undergo It attached to the vehicle. Have a registered personal seal ( Pay all three of the following types of taxes: (jidōshazei kankyōseinōwari Tax 1. Environmental Performance 2. 3. inspection ( Vehicle road is not allowed. Register the vehicle. (English) https://english.jaf.or.jp/ (Japanese) https://jaf.or.jp/ ōsha songai baishō sekinin hoken). Because liability insurance (jidōsha songai baishō sekinin hoken). Because It is necessary to enrol in compulsory liability In addition, you are strongly encouraged to also enrol in an optional comprehensive insurance (jidōsha nin’i can You get advice about which insurance policy is best for you by visiting an insurance broker (hoken no When you leave Japan or need to get rid of your vehicle, it must will be be disposed You liable of for properly. In Japan, drivers and passengers on motorcycles (3-wheeled motorcycles excluded) and scooters must wear a Vehicle owners must fulfill the following legal obligations: Vehicle ・・・・・・It is your responsibility to understand and follow the rules of the road in Japan. Information about road rules and Information about of the road in Japan. and follow the rules to understand It is your responsibility and licence translation. as roadside assistance services for drivers such various other JAF provides Additionally, website. Automobile Federation (JAF) Japan 2) Insurance participant. to the JET insurance might not provide adequate coverage hoken). madoguchi). Disposal 3) Vehicle individual to another unable to sell your vehicle If you are you properly dispose of the vehicle. until tax vehicle and car dealerships judge that it has no resale value, you will have to dispose handled is usually disposal and paperwork the but yourself, disposal for vehicle necessary paperwork process the of the vehicle (haisha). can You by a vehicle sales or disposal For company. more detailed information about the process, enquire with a company in your area. and Mopeds 4) Motorcycles 4.7.3. Owning a Vehicle 4.7.3. Owning a Vehicle 1) Buying a 4.7.2. Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) Federation Automobile 4.7.2. Japan road signs is available in English on Automobile the Federation Japan (JAF) website. The publication and Portuguese. English, Chinese, Spanish, for purchase in Road is also available 19-12-185_Chapter 4.indd 127 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:51:34 129 When you leave Japan, be When you leave ganisation and supervisor in case of ganisation and supervisor in case of Your Period Your of Stay cannot be extended while Japan even if you lose your Residence Card. However, you are required to submit you are required Card. However, Japan even if you lose your Residence You must not abandon You or give away an automobile or motorcycle without filing the sure to obtain your Residence Card from the Immigration Bureau as soon as possible after re- the driver has had their motorcycle licence for less than one (Even year. if the driver has experience these conditions may be different for please the confirm expressway, the rules for motorcycles on the As expressway. Contact your home country embassy in the country you are visiting and apply for a new passport. Contact your home country embassy in the When it is not equipped with a passenger seat. not equipped with a passenger When it is Make entering Japan. It is possible to re-enter of your boarding pass at the port while acquiring etc. of Stay, of Residence, Period proof of your Status and ask them to obtain a proof of re-entry organisation departure. In such a case, contact your contracting permit from the Immigration Bureau, and then forward this document to you. When to a Japanese licence). one year after switching as a “new driver” for they are classified driving abroad, If you lose your passport abroad: ・ If you lose your Residence Card abroad: ・ ・ ・ Leave itinerary and contact numbers with your contracting or ・ It is also a good idea to leave your itinerary with friends or family at home. emergencies. When selling, purchasing or receiving a car or motorcycle from another person (including another JET Note: Ask your travel agency if vaccinations are necessary when traveling to your chosen destination. Ask your travel agency if vaccinations are necessary page of their valid Programme Participants should take a copy of the photo When travelling overseas, JET a valid Residence Card and leave Japan, you will be able to re- In principle, if you have a valid passport and ・ Please note that you cannot ride any motorised bike or moped of 125cc or less on the expressway. Also note that Please note that you cannot ride any motorised bike or moped of 125cc or less on the expressway. participant), please be sure to refer to the guidelines outlined above. In Japan, the disposal of an automobile or motorcycles takes both money and effort. Please be aware of the disposal process before you agree to own an or motorcycle. automobile proper paperwork. sure to tick the column “I am leaving Japan temporarily and will return” on an ED Card for Special Re- Special on an ED Card for return” and will temporarily Japan the column “I am leaving to tick sure Card. Residence your showing to addition in Permit, entry 4.8. Travelling Abroad Travelling 4.8. 1) Vaccinations 2) Passport passport, as well as a copy of the page(s) that show the Status of Residence should be kept separately from your passport. and Period of These Stay. copies 3) Re-entry Permit enter Japan within one year from departing (or before your Period of Stay expires). outside of Japan. helmet. Motorcycles of 251cc and above require shaken. It is illegal to carry a passenger on over 51cc a motorcycle or a moped carry a passenger on It is also illegal to must wear a helmet. and the operator a moped (gentsuki) 4) Miscellaneous whether or not you are allowed to drive a moped in Japan depends on the type of International Driving Permit. allowed to drive a moped in Japan depends whether or not you are 19-12-185_Chapter 4.indd 129 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme The The 2020/02/08 9:51:34 131 s foreign office for travel advice. s foreign office t is recommended to check with the embassy of the country you wish to visit and ask what the customs customs the what ask and visit to wish you country the of embassy the with check to recommended is t Contact your embassy or check the website of your home government’ website of your home embassy or check the Contact your I visa. need to obtain an entry are and whether you restrictions Card. Re-entry Embarkation/Disembarkation need to fill in a leave Japan, you will When you will need it when Disembarkation you Card return will to be attached to your passport. You Do not remove it. Japan. line at Immigration. you can use the Re-entry or Foreign Passport When you return to Japan, into Japan. what articles are prohibited from being brought Customs: please check CLAIR offers multilingual information regarding life in Japan and emergency information, which can be found (Languages available: English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Indonesian, In addition, you can access this information via an a free app (iOS/Android supported). (However, Burmese is The Ministry of Justice has also created a website to help foreign nationals living in Japan. can You access it are supported.) Vietnamese (Japanese, English, and http://www.moj.go.jp/nyuukokukanri/kouhou/nyuukokukanri10_00055.html The Association for Japan Exchange and (AJET) Teaching is an independent support association comprised of AJET is organised into two levels, each with its own specific roles and duties: National AJET and local AJET http://jetprogramme.org/en/ajet/ AJET: More information about website: http://ajet.net AJET National ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ 4.10. Multilingual Information about Living in Japan 4.10. Multilingual Information 4.9. The Association for Japan Exchange and Teaching (AJET) Teaching and Japan Exchange for Association The 4.9. on CLAIR’s website. on CLAIR’s Thai, German, French, Russian, Burmese, Japanese (with Furigana), and simple Japanese. (Please refer to the Appendices in the back.) not supported.) from the following link: volunteers who are current JET Programme Participants. AJET is the sole representative body for JET Programme Programme body for JET sole representative is the AJET Participants. Programme JET volunteers who are current Programme information to JET Programme by providing support and the JET Participants and supports Participants. chapters, provides resources AJET nexus for the local serves as the communication AJET chapters. National Programme with the JET website and works collaboratively AJET Participants through the Programme for JET Programme in general elected by current JET National Council is AJET The administrators in various ways. AJET, administer who executives three of consists council The year. one for serve members its and Participants for their responsible are representatives posts. Block other and CIR representative a representatives, block eleven AJET home prefecture and and the 3~4 AJET local neighboring prefectures and serve as liaisons between National AJET National various who supervise officers appointed several are there In addition, block. their in chapters informed Participants Programme JET keep and events, support, organise provide chapters AJET Local initiatives. of issues affecting them on a local level. 19-12-185_Chapter 4.indd 131 Chapter 5: Safety 第5章第5章 安全安全 133 19-12-185_Chapter 5.indd 133 2020/02/08 9:56:55 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:56:55 135 ” (fire), and call 119. Evacuate if necessary. Kaji!” (fire), and call Have a fire extinguisher handy. Have a fire extinguisher handy. In the case of a fire, yell “ Be selective when giving out your home address or phone number. Be selective when giving number. contact phone Obtain your supervisor’s the house. and windows are locked before you leave Double-check that doors visitor. to see identification if you do not know the Ask door before opening it. Know who is at your recognise. when dealing with visitors that you do not Keep the door chained questions from strangers on the telephone. Do not answer personal Call the police by dialling 110. think that it has been entered, do not go in. If you come home and Go to a hospital and call the police. interpreter. If you are injured, call a friend, colleague or seen been have you shower until a take not do investigation, police the in aid to assaulted, sexually are you If to a hospital and help you call the police. ask them to accompany you Call a friend or colleague, by a doctor. the case of sexual assault, please refer to page 139. For further information about what to do in Speak to your supervisor or a colleague. Describe what happened, what you want to be kept confidential and Keep in mind that your supervisorwhat actions might improve the situation. may need to report or consult in resolving the problem. with their superiors in order to move forward reoccurring and what to do if it does reoccur. Discuss what to do to prevent the crime from and any other relevant authorities (police, etc.) if necessary. Inform the Host Prefecture/Designated City Seek counselling if necessary. If a fire or natural disaster occurs, please protect yourself and put your safety first. See the information below ・ ・ Japan is known as a safe country. However, it is not possible to say that Japan is completely safe. to say that Japan it is not possible However, as a safe country. Japan is known that you would same precautions the to take is safety your ensure do to thing you can most important The ・・・・・・ ・ ・ ・ ・ Police in Japan patrol the streets and educate the public on crime prevention helpingand totraffic ensure safety, you can dial incidents and accidents, matters besides urgent For information and enquiries on police related from 8:30 to 17:15 (please note that the hours from Monday to Friday, This service usually is available 9110. 5.2. Fires, Natural Disasters, and Contact Information 5.2. Fires, 5.1. Security about safety tips, contact information, and how information is disseminated during a disaster. If you are using you are using If a disaster. about safety tips, contact information, and how information is disseminated during CLAIR’s to register with be sure and Appendices) the in (found app Tips Safety the download a smartphone, Contact/Safety Confirmation System. Emergency Tips Safety 1) Fires: take in your home country. take in your Tips 1) Home Security the victim of a crime if you become accident or involved in an What to do if you are 2) 3) Police in Japan Therefore, if well-being you regardless encounter of a the traffictime accidentof orday. incident,citizens’ or even if you are simply walking in your town on Asa publicweekend, safety you may be approached by a police officer. fully to required and you are to ask you questions, law under Japanese right the have police the is a top priority, cooperate. ♯ and languages available may vary by prefecture). 19-12-185_Chapter 5.indd 135 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:56:55 137 After arrive in Japan, you Programme Participants themselves. service (171). People outside the area can listen to to listen can area the outside People (171). service Saigai-yō Dengon Dial service will be made on the radio and Contact should be made via telephone or e-mail. If you use e-mail, please write your return address in the please write your return address in If you use e-mail, or e-mail. should be made via telephone Contact If you receive an Auxiliary e-mail Safety from Confirmationthe system,independent replyCLAIR as soon In the event of a large-scale disaster, you should make contact with your contracting organisation as soon organisation make contact with your contracting you should disaster, In the event of a large-scale you should contact your Host Prefecture/ organisation, with your contracting If you cannot make contact for you to receive a delivery confirmation. main body and make sure your settings allow a separate phone call or send a separate e-mail as well. as possible. Furthermore, please also make as possible and inform them of your situation. reach them, you should contact CLAIR directly. and if you cannot Designated City, Notification of the introduction of the NTT but English, Japanese, including other than this service is not available in languages that note Please http://www.ntt-east.co.jp/en/saigai/voice171/ When a disaster occurs, it is often difficult to make telephone calls to the affected area. In such area. In such to make telephone calls to the affected When a disaster occurs, it is often difficult JET Programme Participants are NOT provided with property insurance. Please consider purchasing property are NOT Programme Participants JET Means of Contact Contact JET Programme Participants are expected to give their emergency contact details to their supervisors. If a major supervisors. to their details contact emergency to give their are expected Participants Programme JET are in disaster situations are involved Programme Participants when JET procedures for contact Emergency Japan experiences earthquakes, landslides, typhoons, floods, tsunami, tornadoes, and volcanic eruptions. eruptions. volcanic and tornadoes, tsunami, floods, typhoons, landslides, earthquakes, experiences Japan or gather when a natural disaster causes fire has a designated area where citizens can Each neighbourhood disaster. CLAIR has implemented a safety confirmation system in case of a large-scale recorded messages made by those in the affected area regarding their etc. safety, people Similarly, outside the area can send messages to people in the affected area. can use the service by dialling 171 and following the guidance in Japanese to record or You television, etc. listen to messages. information on how to use this service in English is available on the following website: (Tel. 171) Saigai-yō Dengon Dial (Tel. Saigai-yō the use you can circumstances, Dengon Dial 5) Insurance insurance (for fires, earthquakes, etc.). Costs shall be borne by the JET ② ① if you have a smartphone be sure to register with CLAIR’s Emergency Contact/Safety Confirmation System. System. Confirmation Contact/Safety Emergency CLAIR’s with register be sure to a smartphone you have if at least one e-mail and be sure to provide of this book for how to register Appendices in the back Please see the number. address or mobile phone supervisor as soon as possible, and give them information with your natural disaster occurs, please make contact on your well-being. In addition, respond to Ine-mails the from casethe of safety confirmation system if necessary. to each e-mail that you receive. multiple strong earthquakes, please respond Emergency Contact System 4) Disaster outlined large-scale (A below. disaster is defined as a situation in which the safety of a large number of people is etc.). If an emergency incidents, and terrorism-related accidents disasters, train/boat/plane e.g. natural threatened, Participants must report their situation based on the guidelines below. Programme arises, JET 2) Natural Disasters 2) Natural The in danger. not put themselves should Participants Programme JET and be taken, should always Precautions to enquire be sure disaster occurs, so please measures in case a will have emergency in your area government local with your to register your information please be sure In addition, for more information. government with the local embassy in Japan. area is from your neighbour out beforehand where this evacuation and water supplies. Find disrupts the gas, power, to see organisation sure to consult with your landlord and contracting make please In addition, or local town office. (both at home and at work). to follow in the case of an emergency if there is a set procedure 3) Contact Information 19-12-185_Chapter 5.indd 137 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme , etc. 2020/02/08 9:56:55 . 139 Nin’yō Dantai ) about Manyuaru Contracting Organisation Manual Contracting Organisation App for android/iOS) ・ 」 Tips app notifies a user with earthquake early warnings, tsunami warnings, volcano warnings, volcano user with earthquake early warnings, tsunami app notifies a Tips Safety Tips Emergency Pocket Guide Emergency http://jetprogramme.org/en/support/ tips). about Living in Japan (with disaster prevention Multilingual Information languages, PDF in 14 (Available http://www.clair.or.jp/tagengo/index.html The Safety warnings,and Civil Protection Information issued weather warnings, in Japan (available in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean). http://www.rcsc.co.jp/safety Appendices in the back.) (Please refer to the Resources from CLAIR Resources from CLAIR Appendices in the back of this book) App (See the Agency Tourism Japan If you feel in danger of experiencing sexual harassment, discuss the issue with your supervisor and colleagues. Try to establish one or more particularly strong relationships in your office. Having these relationships someone to help out with problem situations. prove to be invaluable in cases where you need will Programme Participants may attract attention, enquire about and take note of Keeping in mind that JET precautions taken by Japanese people. communicate that you want to be treated as an equal, with courtesy and respect, and act If necessary, accordingly. harassment sexual of threat the feel you If involved. is alcohol when especially you, around those of aware Be from anyone, regardless of who the person is, seek help. joke is not funny Ask the person to stop. Say that you are offended, that the person is being rude, that the Move away or enlist the aid of onlookers. a trusted talk to Speak to your supervisor or colleague. If you are sexually harassed by your supervisor, colleague if possible. Say what happened and what you want to keep confidential. Discuss what you can do or would like to be done. On the JET Programme Homepage, you can download the Emergency Pocket Guide that CLAIR hands out at CLAIR hands out that Guide Pocket Emergency the download you can Homepage, Programme JET On the you that can send for emergencies a multilingual app you can find Programme Homepage, On the JET http://jetprogramme.org/en/emergency-support/ The JET participant’s local region or place of work will often regularly have disaster preparedness drills. or place of work will often regularly have disaster preparedness drills. local region participant’s The JET The most important thing you can do to ensure your safety is to take the same precautions that you would same precautions the to take is safety your ensure do to most important thing you can The ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ CLAIR has included information in the Contracting Organisation ( Manual 〇 ・ ・ 〇 ・「 6) The Emergency Pocket Guide The Emergency Pocket 6) to download. also use the link below can You orientation. Apps Preparedness 7) Disaster disaster occurs. notifications when a 5.3. Sexual Harassment 8) Disaster Preparedness Drills Preparedness 8) Disaster you know where to in the event of a natural disaster, in these drills. It is essential that Please be sure to participate evacuate and what to do. sexual harassment, how to avoid it, and what to do if it happens. If you wish to speak with your supervisor about with speak wish to If you happens. it do if to what it, and avoid how to harassment, sexual read the relevant passage in the this subject, please confirm that they have 1) Prevention home country. take in your experiencing sexual harassment: What to do if you are 2) a victim of sexual harassment: What to do if you are 3) 19-12-185_Chapter 5.indd 139 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:56:55 141 After experiencing sexual assault or rape, you may feel scared, ashamed, guilty, or be in shock. However, shock. However, in or be guilty, ashamed, scared, feel you may or rape, assault sexual experiencing After When going home, walk in groups, with your friends or coworkers. If you are going home at night, have your friends or coworkers. If you are going home at night, have When going home, walk in groups, with friends or family come pick you up. Since sexual assault often takes place close to home, when taking a taxi, be sure entrance of your home and not before then. to be dropped off at the going out at victim observe their often will perpetrators as home, Be aware of your surroundings when going etc.). night (for example to the convenience store, phone your have or alarm personal a carry and surroundings your of aware be alone, home go must you If ready to dial the police. a new key and remember to double lock your doors and windows. When moving into your residence, request Be sure to lock your balcony, as offenders may sometimes enter a home through thehigh-rise buildings. balcony door, even in are no strangers nearby. When entering your home, make sure that there Do not put your name on your mailbox or door. your address, be sure to shred them before disposing of them. When throwing away letters or postcards with and avoid hanging up laundry that implies you on your balcony, Be aware of the laundry you are hanging up are a woman living alone. and be sure or a club, do not drink from a glass handed to you by a stranger, a nomikai, If you are at a party, not to leave any of your drinks unattended. carefully think Likewise, you room. into anyone you let before think carefully friends, you are close if Even before entering the room of someone else. Sound a personal alarm. can (You find personal alarms, or bōhan būzā, to carry with youshopping malls, and electronic stores.) at home centres, Scream for help if others are nearby. clothing, their face, height, and what they look like. to remember the offender’s Try While you may be afraid to talk about your assault, please realize that whatever you are feeling is normal. Be aware that if you want some sort of action to be taken, other people, including the harasser, will likely be likely will harasser, the including people, other to be taken, of action you want some sort if that Be aware involved. yourself. Do not blame There have been cases of JET Programme participants being the victims of sexual assault. Many assaults are are assaults Many assault. of sexual victims the being participants Programme of JET cases been have There in mid-to-high rise residential buildings, and assault cases take place on the road, in The majority of sexual ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ Centres and resources. Harassment Enquiry book for a list of Sexual at the back of this Appendices Refer to the 5.4. Sexual Assault committed by someone close to the victim, and there have been sexual assault cases between JET Programme Programme JET between cases assault sexual been have there and victim, the to close someone by committed you participants. will Below, find steps that you can take to help avoid sexual assault, as well as what to do if you assault. become a victim of sexual 1) Prevention always to is important it if someone is your friend, even In addition, home. victim’s way to the on the particular measures you in most cases the perpetrator knows keep your guard up, as Below are some preventive the victim. can take. On the way home: At home: Other things to keep in mind: at risk of sexual assault: or What to do if you feel threatened 2) sexual assault: What to do immediately after 3) 1. First, take a few deep breaths. 19-12-185_Chapter 5.indd 141 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 9:56:55 143 hesitant about going to the police because you do not want your coworkers or acquaintances to you do not want your coworkers or acquaintances because police going to the about hesitant The police must ensure privacy and protect the Pleaseconfidentiality. victim’s know it is safe to talk to them. If it is difficult for you to talk to the police, then try toorganisation such visit as an a sexual assault relief and medical care. centre, so that you can receive counselling almost will assault the 72 hours after within pill contraceptive an emergency a woman, taking If you are consult pregnancy, of STDs/STIs and unwanted If you are afraid unwanted pregnancies. always prevent Assault Relief Centre. with a medical professional or visit a Sexual Contact your PA or supervisor from your Contracting Organisation and ask for help in reporting the ask for help in reporting the and or supervisor from your Contracting Organisation Contact your PA incident to the police. for help reporting to the police. to a trusted friend, and ask them Talk Japanese in as you can much as communicate to try or PA, supervisor your contact to unable If you are and English. Or, go to a nearby kōban (police box) and try to express yourself through either gestures or drawings. as best as you can, ・ ・ ・ It may be difficult for you to talk about how the assault happened, but please remember that you have the If the offender ran away and you areinside, make sure you lock the room. If you are outside, ask for help is it charges, or press police the to crime the you should report whether wondering you are if Even be or hospital; to the police along with other evidence of rape, bring your clothing In addition, in the case Take each article of clothing and separate them into different paper bags, do not use plastic bags. Do not ・ ・ ・ If you are know you were sexually assaulted, or if you were sexually assaulted by a coworker or acquaintance: know you were sexually assaulted, or if you please realize it is important that you get help. it is important that please realize is not your fault. it to the police. It right to report to a nearby convenience store, etc. from a passerby or go shower, Do not bathe, in order to verify the assailant. of the crime evidence physical to preserve all important your teeth before being examined. wash your hands, or brush clothing. sure not to wash your of the crime. rape took place, and try to preserve the scene clean the area where the Sexual Assault Relief Centres are located in every prefecture, and victims can receive immediate immediate receive can victims and prefecture, every in located are Centres Relief Assault Sexual * Please use the appendix in the back of this book for their contact information. be found in the appendix of this book. that may help can also The contact information of other organisations * (police box). You can also ask nearby people or those at a convenience store or similar or store convenience a at those or people nearby ask also can You box). (police a kōban visit or 110 Dial will respect The police the hospital. at examination a medical and conduct victim on the will check The police because you do not speak Japanese well: (a.) If you are hesitant about going to the police (b.) Sexual Assault Relief Centres Sexual support regarding the psychological help- such as counseling and consultations, as well as legal support and so feel privacy to the utmost degree, Centres will respect Assault Relief these Sexual In addition, investigation. free to consult with them. Some of these centres, do however, not offer English/language support, so it may be necessary to speak with them in Japanese or have an interpreter. 2. Make sure you are safe. you are 2. Make sure evidence of the crime. 3. Preserve to the police: If you report the crime directions. Ask for an interpreter if needed, and follow the police’s place to help you report the crime to the police. experience and privacy to the upmost degree. the victim’s If you are hesitant about going to the police: 19-12-185_Chapter 5.indd 143 Chapter 6: Health and JET Programme Support System 第6章第6章 健康とJETプログラムサポ健康とJETプログラムサポートシステムートシステム 145 19-12-185_Chapter 6.indd 145 2020/02/08 10:00:27 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme ). 2020/02/08 10:00:27 147 . ) to pay. ) sheet while you are waiting. and beliefs. Moreover, living in an environment and in an environment living Moreover, and beliefs. , kaikei byōreki shitsumon hyō) or medical history ( Call the clinic or hospital to check for consultation hours. Check that your insurance is have the medical department for your ailment. valid and that they Fill out a registration form (shinsatsu card your insurance with receptionist the to it give mōshikomisho) and (hokenshō). will need to bring will receive You a card You patient’s (shinsatsuken), and a chart will be prepared for you. the shinsatsuken with you on any subsequent visit. may have to fill out a You card, and wait. your patient’s Go to the appropriate department, present questionnaire ( Eventually, you Eventually, will see the doctor, often in a curtained-off cubicle, rather thanin a separate room, with the you, and and examine question doctor will The curtain. of the side other on the waiting line in next patients tests. you may be sent to other departments for additional consultation, proceed to the cashier ( After the doctor’s Go to the or medicine a counter, local pharmacy with a present medical your counter, prescription (shohōsen) to be filled, and wait until your name/number is called to receive your medicine. shindansho normally costs a few thousand yen which you are responsible for paying. Check with your If you have concerns or questions, try talking to your supervisor or colleagues at your contracting organisation clinics in your area. Both as some smaller specialised hospitals, as well or several larger one There may be If you do go to the hospital, bring any medication you have been taking as this may help the doctor determine Keep in mind that you may need to obtain a doctor’s certificate (shindansho) to qualify for sick leave (byōkyū and say: “Kyūkyūsha onegai at 119 call an ambulance shimasu. Kyūbyōnin In a medical emergency, ga imasu”. first- clinics and hospitals, most places see patients on a first-come, Although appointments can be made at some ・ ・ ・ ・ When living abroad for an extended period of time, it is not uncommon to experience exhaustion as you try to as you try exhaustion to experience time, it is not uncommon period of abroad for an extended When living ・ ・ ・ Most Japanese medication is in powdered form or tablets and is often considered to be weaker than in many 6.1.1. Going to the Hospital/Clinic 6.1. Health first as they are in the best position to provide information specific to your situation. best position to provide information specific first as they are in the Finding a Doctor a particular require so if you regularly care, are closed for outpatient have days that will likely hospitals and clinics type of treatment or doctor, it is best if you find a few different optionsschedules. nearby and be aware of their business your symptoms. The using sick leave. supervisor in advance about procedures for Medical Emergencies Please send an ambulance.”) a medical emergency. have (“We serve basis. climate that you are not accustomed to may add to the stress. As adjustment, you may through this time of you go to the stress. to may add that you are not accustomed climate in your home country than you were back more prone to sickness find yourself adjust to an unfamiliar setting with different culture, lifestyle 1) Medication western countries. The powder is usually in one-dose packets which you take with a glass of water. Doctors will Often which is covered by your insurance and with which their pharmacy is supplied. usually prescribe medicine you receive a different medication for each symptom you have and may find yourself going home with a bag full of medication just for three or four days. Do not be afraid to ask for clarification about what the medication is and what it is for. 19-12-185_Chapter 6.indd 147 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 10:00:27 149 Home pregnancy tests are available at pharmacies. Home pregnancy tests municipal your at pregnancy your register must you pregnant, are you that confirmed has physician a Once that your and Conditions include unpaid maternity leave, but there is a possibility Terms proposed CLAIR’s While you are on maternity leave, your Health Employees’ Insurance will provide about 60% of your standard To receive this insurance payment, you must apply at your local branch of the Japan Health Insurance Application for payment must be made within two years of the first day of unpaid leave. will have You to get accustomed to different methods of pre-nataland post-natal care, and different attitudes of Medical expenses in Japan are not prohibitively expensive and health insurance ensures access for all requiring ensures access and health insurance expensive prohibitively in Japan are not Medical expenses Health Insurance Employees’ in principle does Your not cover cleaning and check-ups but will cover treatment. 6.1.2. Pregnancy and Maternity 6.1.2. Pregnancy 1) Pregnancy office. Please confirm what documents are necessary for the registration procedure. At this time you will receive the Mother and Child Health Handbook (Boshi ). Kenkō This Techō handbook will record will need to take this book to the You course growth and immunisation to the age of six. the birth, and your baby’s of pregnancy, your with your child after the birth. prenatal visits, the birth, and visits to the doctor 2) Maternity Leave and Compensation contracting organisation has not included it. Check your Terms and Conditions carefully. Please be assured to you are entitled that to the Labour Standards Law, and Conditions, according Terms in your even if it is not written unpaid maternity leave. remuneration for the period of 42 days (98 days if multiple births) prior to the number of expected days until date actual delivery of if the birth birth is (plus overdue) and any 56 days after provided delivery, you do not work or receive wages during that time. Payment is stopped or partially reduced when receiving wages whole. in part or in Association (Zenkoku Kenkō Hoken Kyōkai) located in each prefecture using the application for Health Insurance Maternity Leave Allowance (Kenkō Hoken Shussan Shikyū Teatekin Shinseisho) available at that office. Applications are generally made after the applicant has returned to work and are paid one month after the application has been lodged. Actual dates for unpaid leave must be confirmed on the applicationplace formof bywork your and both the expected date of delivery and actual date of delivery after return must to be work recorded. allows Application the forms to be completed and lodged only once. However, application may be made before birth for part of the leave period. and Birth Expenses 3) Prenatal delivery. and pregnancy with associated expenses the consider should also You Japan. in means parenthood what Health Employees’ Insurance does not cover the cost of normal maternity and obstetric (pre- and post-natal) care, since normal pregnancy and birth is not considered an illness. However, the insurance does cover the caesarean section and other complicated birth procedures. cost of a 2) Medical Expenses 2) Medical medical attention. Please remember that the Employees’ Health Insurance which you are required to pay into does cover 70% of your medical costs (also 70% for dependents), and the Accident JET Insurance will cover the Please refer to Accident Insurance Policy. remaining 30% in certain cases. (Dependents are not covered by the JET section “2.2. Insurance”.) Note: Dentists present your health However, insurance card and confirm whether the dentist accepts insurance, as costs tend tobe quite high. 19-12-185_Chapter 6.indd 149 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 10:00:27 150,000 420,000 420,000 151 \ \ 70,000- \ 1,000,000 (for higher \ 400,000 and 400,000 and \ ) is available at some family planning clinics and general hospitals. ) is available at some family planning clinics kinkyū hinin yaku ) or convenience stores. Whether or not foreign brands are available depends on your location and can depends on your location foreign brands are available or not Whether stores. ) or convenience the baby will have non-Japanese nationality you must obtain a passport for your child from your embassy. If for more information regarding passport procedures. Contact your embassy resident status for your child. Contact the in Japan you also need to apply for If your baby will stay Immigration Bureau for further information. It is possible to terminate a pregnancy in Japan within the Thefirst average trimester. cost is See “3.5. JET-Related Issues and Concerns”. See “3.5. JET-Related HIV testing is widely available and anonymous testing is available in most cities, but English services are 3. 3. Upon delivery of a child by a person who is enrolled under Health Employees’ Insurance, or their spouse, the must register the birth You of your child at the municipal office within 14 days of the birth. Please confirm with Other Reminders card within 14 days. as a dependent on your health insurance must register your baby You 1. 2. Japan is the condom. If you have a preferred brand of condoms, The most common form of birth control in Diaphragms are available in Japan, but are not commonly used. IUDs (Intrauterine Devices) are not popular in If you wish to use a birth control pill as a form of contraception while in Japan, you will need to see a depending on the length of pregnancy and is not covered by insurance. Unless you plan on using condoms, bring a Unless you plan on by insurance. of pregnancy and is not covered on the length depending with you. supply of your preferred contraceptive device 6.1.3. Health Examinations Health Examinations Workplace 1) 2) HIV/AIDS Appendices at the back of this book for HIV/AIDS hotlines. limited. Please refer to the insurance insurance will award a one-time fixed payment forchildbearing expenses (shussan ikuji ) of ichijikin grade facilities) for the usual five to seven-day stay. Check with your supervisor to see that the properwish to claim the payment. filled out when you forms are 4) Birth Registration at this time. the documentation which must be submitted your municipal office Note: Contraception please feel free to bring some along with you. However, condoms are generally available at (yakkyoku drugstores/chemists area. be confirmed once you arrive at your local Japan. gynaecologist who will prescribe a suitable birth control pill for you. Ask your contracting organisation or an having on planning are If you recommend. can they that nearby doctor a is there if in your area participants JET other extra supply sent from home, only one supply month’s may be sent at a time (be sure to include your prescription and a note from your doctor in the package). Please refer to section “1.4.7. Medication, The more information on bringing or sending medication to Japan. Cosmetics, and Medical Equipment” for Medical Products, morning-after pill ( for each child born. The one-time fixed payment for childbearing expenses is paid by it the is also possible However, to Insurance have bearer the directly payments to made the directly medical Employees’ to facility. Health is between Japan in child a of bearing cost average The bearer. insurance the 19-12-185_Chapter 6.indd 151 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 10:00:27 153 o understand your experiences, you will need to search for the underlying factors that shape your perception you will need to search for o understand your experiences, People, especially those who have never lived abroad, are often not conscious of the subjective react. factors that determine the way they act and cultural T you. of events and the perceptions of those around The process of adjusting to a new culture is a cycle four-stage that most people experience a number of times. It 2. assumptions, and cultural values, is determined by the sender’s The meaning behind a communicative act our culture that assumptions, and beliefs values, of the all we bring along a new culture, into we move When that, in the end, they learned more about their own culture than Many who have lived in another country say There are two important points to keep in mind when interacting or socialising with people from other cultures, 1. If you are feeling down and would like someone to talk to, feel free to talk with your supervisor and colleagues For severe issues, it is recommended that you seek professional advice at mental health institutions for early 6.2.1. Cultural Adjustment 6.2. Culture Shock 6.2. Culture 6.1.4. Mental Health 6.1.4. Mental can be an emotional roller coaster; however, the extent to which it dips and the timing of the curves greatly depend roller coaster; however, can be an emotional on the individual. It is important to note that culture shock is not limited to those in their first year incycle can continue for years. Japan. The beliefs. Even when communicators are from the same culture, there is the possibility of misunderstanding, but but misunderstanding, of possibility the is there culture, same the from are communicators when Even beliefs. the likelihood increases. when their cultural backgrounds differ, Challenges in a new culture interpret and evaluate our we how and we notice, They determine what in us. and experiences have instilled evaluate to and judgment suspend to learn must we culture, new the in effectively function To experiences. a variety of difficulties. The inability to do so can create perspective. experiences from the host culture’s Confronting your beliefs, values, and assumptions they did about the culture of their host country. During your stay in Japan, you will experience ways of will force you to re-examine the assumptionsThis with, your own. and acting that differ from, or may even conflict thinking absolute and can cause discomfort, disorientation, and emotional and social behaviours which you once thought conflicts. including fellow JET participants. including fellow JET at your contracting organisation, or with fellow JET participants. There are also various other mental health health mental other various also are There participants. JET fellow with or organisation, contracting your at this book.) at the back of Appendices (Refer to the available to you. support services intervention. CLAIR provides subsidy a 50% for counselling costs that are not covered by Japanese National Health Insurance, with a limit of up to 30,000 yen per JET participant per Additionally, CLAIR year. free counselling provides via webmail and Skype. In order to use this dedicated service, you will need a password and your online free for the password the or subsidy programme counselling the about information For more number. JET counselling service, please ask your contracting organisation. Information about both of these initiatives is also sent out via CLAIR News. 19-12-185_Chapter 6.indd 153 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 10:00:27 155 ock Cycle TypicalA JET Cycle Participant’s ock Sh Programme Culture reverse reverse culture shock upon return to your own country. (Refer to section “7.4. Reverse Culture Gradually, Gradually, your focus turns from the similarities to the differences. And these differences, which suddenly The most difficult stage is over and you are on your way to adjusting to life in the new culture. This step may Full recovery will result in an ability to function in your own culture and in Japanese culture with confidence. Most people begin their life in a new country with a positive mindset. If anything, they come with in a new country with Most people begin their life This This adjustment needs not be feared, as many people are not even conscious of any culture shock. In a past expectations which are too high and attitudes that are too positive toward the host country and toward the host country toward the are too positive that which are too high and attitudes expectations forthcoming experience. During this stage, anything new is intriguing and exciting. However, for how people with impressed usually is person arrived recently The out. stand which similarities the is it the most part, everywhere are really very much alike. This period of euphoria may last from a week or two to a month, letdown is inevitable. but the 2) Irritation and Hostility seem to be everywhere, catastrophes. This is the are stage generally identified as troubling. culture shock. People experiencing You culture shock often feel blow the host culture. homesick and have a negative attitude toward up little, seemingly insignificant difficulties major into 3) Gradual Adjustment come so gradually that, at first, you will be unaware it is even happening. Once you begin to the culture seems orient some of the subtle cultural clues and cues which passed unnoticed earlier, to interpret to be able yourself and of too, your sense in it and feel less isolated from it. Gradually, comfortable become more You more familiar. humour returns and you realise the situation is not hopeless after all. Accommodation and Biculturalism 4) You will find yourself enjoying manyadopted to a customsmight degree). You even find yourself missing them when and you return home. In ways fact, you can expect ofto experience doing and saying thingsShock”). (some you may have 1) Initial Euphoria survey, about a third of JET participants who responded said that they did not experience culture shock. experience culture said that they did not who responded participants of JET about a third survey, 19-12-185_Chapter 6.indd 155 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 10:00:27 157 ecurity you have developed in yourself through your own life ecurity you have developed in yourself through your own life conomic difficulty imposed by your life in Japan conomic difficulty imposed by your life in degree to which living in Japan came about through your own decision and the the and decision own your through about came Japan in living which to degree possibility of devoting yourself to rewarding work through which a sense of worth, amount amount of emotional support you receive from your family and/or friends in the new degree of competence in language. When there is a lack of competence, one loses the degree to which learned cultural and religious patterns have encouraged a tendency to to tendency a encouraged have patterns religious and learned cultural which to degree foreign stimuli vailability of recreational facilities/activities where tensions can be released vailability of vailability of professional therapeutic services vailability of The usefulness and self-respect can be maintained The everyone by them view certain standards as absolute and to judge The of the people around you. ability to communicate effectively with most A The cultural setting The degree of e A your home setting The degree to which Japan, its culture, customs, and ethical standards are removed from Japan, its culture, customs, and ethical The degree to which The achievement of specific goals you have already experienced, and your The amount of change in living conditions situations consequent learned ability to adjust to new The degree of emotional s without being thrown by them experiences, enabling you to meet frustrations : : : : : Excessive amount of time spent sleeping or reading - activities which offer sanctuary from overwhelming A vague anxiety that affects normal behaviour ・ A ・ Lack of self-confidence ・ Lack of zest and interest in life ・ Panic attacks ・ Loss of initiative and spontaneity ・ Excessive anger over delays and minor frustrations ・ Feelings of hopelessness ・ Strong desire to associate with people of your own nationality ・ According to Robert Kohls, a cross-cultural trainer from the United States America, of culture shock is similar “Culture shock” or “culture fatigue”, which you may experience in the second stage, is the “condition of and have been confronted patterns, routines and social and manageable home, with its familiar have left You Cultural absolutism: Linguistic skills shock? the signs of culture What are 3) : Work to frustration in the emotions and reactions it evokes, but is significantly different. Frustration is always traceable is removed. to a specific action or cause and goes away when the situation is remedied or the cause Money: Therapy: Play: Volition Flexibility Security Support: 6.2.2. Culture Shock (A Close-Up) Shock (A 6.2.2. Culture emotional upset and tension that becomes chronic for a period of varying duration and is experienced because you you because and is experienced duration for a period of varying chronic becomes and tension that upset emotional irritation, and frustration.” react with anxiety, setting, so you to life in an unfamiliar have been exposed Why it happens 1) with living in a social setting customs which or is ethical distant standards from that your are home, a has life control to inability and follow, to procedures proper the about uncertainty of loneliness, situation unfamiliar family and and even friends. repugnant Daily to life you is cumulatively at filled times. with exasperating Living day-to-day effect; in a itincreasingly frayed. wears down your emotional defenses shock the duration and intensity of culture 2) Factors which affect so that you find your nerves Difference 19-12-185_Chapter 6.indd 157 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 10:00:27 159 re inappropriate in the new culture) re inappropriate to say may “no”. You find yourself with many invitations from superiors and coworkers and worry if Using the wrong methods to achieve objectives (i.e. methods which a objectives (i.e. methods methods to achieve Using the wrong The ambiguity of a particular situation The ambiguity preconceived notions situation not matching The actual Learn it is rude to turn them down. People will a understand. Take rain check. If you are unsure as to which events participant who has been in Japan longer than you or a colleague. you have to go to, ask a JET 1. Tolerance for ambiguity Tolerance 1. 2. Open-mindedness 3. Flexibility and adaptability for difference Tolerance 4. Ability to accept failure 5. Eat well. Physical health leads to mental health. so try to get some form of exercise regularly. Exercise also helps to alleviate stress and tension, Relax. It is important to take breaks and relax. Doing what pleases you, like reading, listening to music, going symptoms of stress. to bed early or keeping a journal may help relieve Whenever down why to Japan you have come and what you hope to achieve while you are here. Write possible, refer to these goals and think about whether you are accomplishing them and whether changed. they have you that you reassure will and of self sense a maintain you help will friends and family with touch in Keeping are not alone in dealing with culture Also, shock. realising that you have a place to call home and go back to someday can be reassuring. 1. 2. goals 3. Unrealistic able to see results 4. Not being 5. ou will likely experience frustration in Japan which can be uncomfortable, but it is generally short-lived Y The degree to which one is affected by culture shock varies from person to person and depends uponpersonality There is a high probability that you, too, may experience culture shock. In fact, most people experience it more Much of this “Culture Shock” article was taken directly from “Survival Kit for Overseas Living” (1984) by L. The effects of culture shock can be diminished by first realising that you will experience itand then creating ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ Frustration may arise from: Frustration 6.2.3. Coping Strategies compared to culture shock. traits such as: than once; the second dip is often more severe than the first. If you plan on staying more than one year init would be Japan, wise to refer to this article at regular intervals. The third stage of culture shock for 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th year. may be alleviated if it is realised that culture shock is not limited to those in their first participants year JET Acknowledgement: Robert Kohls. coping strategies. The most effective way is to learn about the host culture, customs, and why things are the way they are. of how and to get a basic idea and customs before you leave on Japanese culture the language. Read up Start thinking about positive ways to counter the effectsof stress whichresult from culture factor. routine of daily rituals to maintain a stabilising shock.Establish a 19-12-185_Chapter 6.indd 159 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 10:00:27 ） 161 ons as ） Cities d questi ate nd JET il Mail and ign emergency our n a for er y f between to answ efectures/Des ed ing via Web via elling aining training ants ants uns solv ） ployer tion sition Host Pr Host be Contracting organisation Contracting particip particip co al in the event o event the in ance d Superior/Supervisor/co-workers our em （ s an y Best po assist ation and d JET d JET , nnot cannot ● ofession n Japan n an an s s nisation inform a organisations for contracting raining ms lems sation sation orga e (free pr information prob ng Prefectural Advisor/PA Prefectural ith if cti organi organi ion and t ation y ecessary （ ies i eir embass g Servic JET Programme Support System JET ntra s w ants Host Prefecture/Designated City City Host Prefecture/Designated ling) lin t assist nform ting racting ting racting sel sel ticip t for co ar Home country’s embassy in Japan Home country’s cont cont p por de ・Provide n y ・May i necessary e sup pants Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR Relations International for Council of Local Authorities provide JET provide Provid partici Skype) onal coun professional JET Mental Health Counselling Assistance Programme (partial subsidy for subsidy (partial Programme Assistance Counselling Health Mental JET Coun Online JET Provide s h th with icipants to register ● ● ● ● ssie part JET participant JET participant Talking Talking often helps. Stress can be relieved by expanding your circle of friends through a hobby Sometimes, or seeking sports. the help of people around you is also necessary in order to resources. at the back for available Appendices overcome to the Please refer culture shock. ・Emba ・JET The diagram below shows the layout of where JET participants can get support. Usually, the closer the support the Usually, can get support. participants The diagram below shows the layout of where JET ・ 6.3. JET Programme Support System Support Programme 6.3. JET is, the easier it is to solve the problem. Therefore, if you have questions or first. at your contracting organisation supervisor or colleagues concerns, please speak with your 19-12-185_Chapter 6.indd 161 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 10:00:27 163 , see “5.2 Fires, Natural Disasters and , see “5.2 Fires, Natural Disasters and For more information on response to a fire or natural disaster For more information on response to a fire Contact Information”. : Note: In In the event of an it emergency, is necessary to respond quickly and appropriately. In such an event, please The following is a general outline of how organisations affiliatedwith the JET Programme will respond to an If an emergency occurs, the supervisor at the contracting organisation will contact the Advisor Prefectural (PA) Upon receiving contact from the contracting organisation, the at PA the Host Prefecture/Designated City will When a major disaster occurs, such as an earthquake with an intensity of upper 5 or above on the Japanese 6.4. Emergency Response 6.4. Emergency Situations Emergency immediately. supervisor contracting organisation contact your emergency. Contacts at the Host Prefecture/Designated If City. desired, the embassy of the JET home participant’s country will also be contacted. In the event that the JET participant is unconscious, missing, or has passed the away, Host Prefecture/ embassy will be contacted immediately. Designated City and the or accident. incident of the nature on the depending ministries three the contact CLAIR will CLAIR. contact embassy. family will be made through the home country participant’s Contact with the JET Seismic scale, a safety confirmation message will be sent to your registered e-mail address or CLAIR. Please respond to the message with your status. through an external company contracted by phone number 19-12-185_Chapter 6.indd 163 Chapter 7: Leaving the JET Programme 第7章 JETプログラム終了に向けて 165 19-12-185_Chapter 7.indd 165 2020/02/08 10:05:35 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 10:05:35 167 ater Cell phone, landline W Internet □ □ □ Tax Tax Electricity Credit Card Local Residence □ □ □ car or motorcycle or car Any other services registered to your bank account or credit card such as automatic transfers. Any other services registered to your bank account or credit card such as automatic transfers. TV (NHK, etc.) TV Car insurance Gas , Guide JET After which contains helpful information regarding finishing your time on the JET Programme □ Dispose of your Disposing of a car or selling it to another individual requires you to fill out the appropriate paperwork. Disposing of a car or selling it to another individual requires you to fill out the appropriate □ □ Participants Participants finishing their time on the JET Programme have many matters to attend to including preparationto Programme website: Guide can be found on the JET The After JET http://www.jetprogramme.org/en/ajg be moving estate agent that you will real landlord or Inform your Even if you do not know your exact day of departure yet, it is wise to inform your landlord or agent as soon and Period of Stay Status of Residence Check your If you plan to stay in Japan after your term of appointment ends, for example, for travel or to finish moving, you new residence Ship belongings to your Research ahead of time the options available to you, such as surface mail, economy air, and airmail. Keep in Contact Information Survey” JET Complete the “After In the beginning of June, CLAIR sends out a survey collecting contact information from JET Programme successor your for Prepare While many JET Programme Participants contact their successors via e-mail or social media, there is no sure any important documents or reference materials are organised Sort through the items in your desk and make procedures refund pension Begin your To receive a partial refund of your pension, you must obtain the necessary forms and designate a tax agent participants staying in Japan) (for residence new mail to your Forward your If you are moving to a new address in Japan, you may apply online or at a post office to have your mail bills and cancel utilities and services Pay other Be sure to pay the following utility and service bills and inform the utility or service provider when you □ 7.1. Before Leaving 7.1. Before ・ exit the country/move to another area and relaying information to the JET participant succeeding them. Please refer refer Please them. succeeding participant JET the to information relaying and area another to country/move the exit to the and education. employment as well as subsequent ・ as possible that you plan to move. Depending on your housing contract, you of your departure. notice in advance may months’ be required to give up to two ・ must change your status of residence before to Visitor Temporary your period of stay expires. See “2.5. Status of Residence” for more details. ・ mind that slower but more economical forms of shipping by sea and surface mail can is a good idea to plan ahead. packages to arrive at their destination, so it take 2-3 months for the ・ Participants who are completing their appointments on the JET Programme to assist them in maintaining connections with Japan and the JET Programme. can You also opt to send your contact chapter via this form. information to Association (JETAA) Alumni a JET specific ・ guarantee that you will be able to reach your successor through these means, so it is wise to also prepare detailed information regarding your work responsibilities and living situation in written form. CLAIR provides a Please for see leaving “Essential notes Information to from your Outgoing format successor. to Programme Incoming JET of this handbook. Participants” in the “Appendices” at the back and labeled properly. ・ before leaving Japan. See “7.3. Pension Refund”. ・ date. forwarded from your current address to your new address for one year from a designated ・ would like the service cancelled. Please note that while some services can be cancelled online or over the phone, contract. cancelling your cell phone often requires you to visit the store in person to cancel your 19-12-185_Chapter 7.indd 167 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 10:05:35 169 ) Dattai Ichijikin has been produced for JET Programme Participants from information taken from the website the from taken information from Participants Programme for JET produced has been Japan to return to his or her home country no later than one month from the day following the end not enter into a subsequent term of appointment/employment with their contracting or organisation a you submit your Application for the Lump-sum Withdrawal Payments and other required documents ot have a place of residence in Japan (those who submitted a moving-out notification before exiting N Japan) Allowance) Never qualified for pension benefits (including Disability If after leaving Japan, your application must be submitted within two years of the date you no longer have a registered address in Japan and are no longer covered by the National Pension, Employees’ Pension Insurance or the Mutual Aid systems. (Please note that the starting date for the application period is not the day you leave Japan.) Not possess Japanese citizenship Insurance premiums for six months or more Pension Have paid Employees’ Does their term of appointment. in Japan within one month of completing contract with a third party Leaves of the term of appointment. The following Japan the with affiliated not is CLAIR produce. they that pamphlet a and Service Pension Japan the of Therefore only. reference a as intended is here provided information the and way any in Service Pension CLAIR assumes for no any responsibility damage (including financial loss) that the occurs information from here. provided (or lack thereof) ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ 1. Completes his or her term of appointment. his or her term of 1. Completes 2. 3. Payment into the Japanese Pension System is mandatory for everyone living and working in Japan. This money As stated in the proposed JET and Programme Terms Conditions, JET Programme Participants who meet all of JET participant A who fulfils all of these conditions must complete and hand in theTravel JET Return Itinerary the organisation, of the contracting the travel expense regulations and according to itinerary, Based on this travel Participants who entered the Programme from within Japan and fulfil the conditions above will be provided a Note: 7.3. Pension Refund 7.3.1 Pension Refund 7.2. Airfare Return Lump-sum Withdrawal Payment ( Withdrawal Lump-sum is deducted from your monthly remuneration. Foreign nationals who have been paying Pension Insurance, and who give up residence in Japan, are able to apply for Payment a (pension Lump-sum Withdrawal refund). In order following conditions: Payment, you must fulfil all of the Withdrawal to be eligible for the Lump-sum the following conditions are eligible to receive a travel allowance for their return flight home. allowance for their return to receive a travel conditions are eligible the following Sho), form or Yotei (Jetto Sankasha Kikoku related forms designated by the contracting organisation, by the the contracting organisation. deadline stipulated by in Japan to airport from an international travelling participant the JET will bear the cost of organisation contracting the international airport in their home country designated at the time of entering Japan, via the most logical route travel in Japan to the airport as well as the cost of the flight. This includes domestic and means of travel. flight to the country they applied from. 19-12-185_Chapter 7.indd 169 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 10:05:35 171 Withdrawal Payment in more detail. Withdrawal https://www.nenkin.go.jp/international/english/lumpsum/ ) which you register with your municipal office) ) which you register with your municipal office) ) which you register with your municipal office) ) which you register with tenshutsu yotei bi tenshutsu yotei bi Tokyo 168-8505 Tokyo Takaido-nishi leaving Japan, mail necessary forms to the Japan Pension Service to claim a refund (for those AN your claim form is not stamped with a certified bank stamp, a document (bank passbook, etc.) which copy of your passport (the page(s) showing the date of your final departure from Japan). Please note copy of your passport (the page(s) showing your name, date of birth, nationality, signature and Status of copy of your passport (the page(s) showing your name, date of birth, nationality, Japan Pension Service 3-5-24 Suginami-ku, JAP If name of full the and number, account bank address, branch name, office branch name, your bank’s verifies be attached. the account holder (must be your name) must Residence). A A that those who file before leaving Japan are instead required to submit other documents which that they show are registered to leave Japan, such as a certified copy of Japanese resident registry or a registry related document called johyō in Japanese. After who file before leavingJapan, make sure your application arrives at the Japan Pension Service after the ( planned departure date 2. 2. 3. 4. Your Pension Book Your 4. 1. 3. Receive Lump-sum Withdrawal Payment into overseas bank account Payment Withdrawal 3. Receive Lump-sum to tax agent in Japan 4. Mail notice of refund Withdrawal of tax on Lump-sum agent files for refund Tax 5. refund in Japanese bank account agent receives tax Tax 6. money to you agent transfers the Tax 7. 1. Before leaving, get the necessary forms and designate a tax agent forms and designate leaving, get the necessary 1. Before 2. If granted, the Lump-sum Withdrawal Payment will be deposited directly into your bank account overseas. make To enquiries about the status of your application, you will need to know your Basic Pension Number so (Japanese only) Enquiries: 03-6700-1165 Please send the claim form, along with the accompanying documents to: The following outlines the process of applying for the Lump-sum the process of applying for the Lump-sum The following outlines Fill in all necessary information (you will need to know the information included in your blue Pension Book) attach the following items to your claim form: must You The filing process for the Lump-sum Withdrawal Payment and the tax refund associated with it is outlined Those who fulfil the conditions to receive a Lump-sum Withdrawal Payment shall be granted an amount Before leaving Japan, obtain the Application for the Lump-sum Withdrawal Payments (Dattai Ichijikin In principle, the amount of the Lump-sum Withdrawal Payment remitted to the account will be calculated currency at exchange the rate on the date of transaction, and will be remitted in the bank is located. currency recipient’s of the country where the Further Enquiries please make a note of it before sending in your application. lumpsum.html in PDF format. and mail your completed forms and accompanying documents to the Japan Pension Service. may You submit or send your forms before or after you leave Japan, but in the case of the former, please ensure that your documents arrive after the planned departure date ( below: Amount Refunded according to their remuneration, rate paid and period of coverage. For the actual amount you will receive, please refer to the Japan Pension Service website. Withdrawal Process for Filing for Lump-sum Seikyūsho) from the Japan Pension Service Office (Nenkin Jimusho) or the National Pension Section of the municipal office nearest you, or download the form from 19-12-185_Chapter 7.indd 171 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 10:05:35 173 the applicant pass away before receiving the Lump-sum Withdrawal Payment, a spouse, child, amount of pension refund that can be claimed depends on total time spent on the Programme, and 20% income tax is The Payment. imposed following on section the explains Withdrawal Lump-sum how JET JET Programme Participants, whether they pay Japanese taxes or not, will be subject to the 20% taxation A to claim this tax back. The Should parent, grandchild, grandparent or sibling living off the same income source, or who is considered to be a member of the same fiscal household at the time of the death, applicant’s can receive payment in place of passes away after application). the applicant (in the case that the applicant Japan. participant arrived in the JET therefore will be different according to when ・ All on their Lump-sum Withdrawal Payment. Withdrawal on their Lump-sum CLAIR does not handle the paperwork for this refund. Tax refund applications must be made within five years of leaving Japan. Tax ・ ・ Social Social security agreements aim to tackle problems related to pensions arising from increasing international As of October 2019, these are the countries with social security agreements with Japan: Germany, United to the Japan Pension Service website. about social security agreements, please refer For more information ・ resident in Japan. a were you where to the designated tax office nearest All enquiries must be directed Those who are eligible to file for the Lump-sumWithdrawal Payment, which includes most JET Programme Before leaving Japan, get a copy of the document called Notification of Agent Tax (Nōzei Kanrinin No Before Withdrawalor Payment.after Onceleaving youJapan, havefile received for the the payment Lump-sum Return (Kakutei Shinkokusho) on your behalf to the same office as in Tax Have your tax agent submit an Income ・ ・ 7.3.2 Tax Refund on Lump-sum Withdrawal Payment Withdrawal Refund on Lump-sum Tax 7.3.2 Social Security Agreements Between Japan and Other Countries Other Between Japan and Agreements Social Security people-to-people exchange. Practically speaking they are formed to stop people having to pay into more than one pension system. of coverage to another to transfer their period and to allow people pension system Kingdom, South Korea, United States of America, Belgium, France, Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Spain, Ireland, Brazil, Switzerland, India, Hungary, Luxembourg, the Philippines, Slovakia, and China. However, the agreements with the United Kingdom, South Korea, and China do not have pension measures enrolment in place that would allow you to count your enrolment period in Japan implemented. agreements, but they have not yet been Sweden and Finland have signed pension system. Italy, toward your home country’s Things to Keep in Mind: Some Important Participants, may also qualify to receive a refund on the 20% flat tax placed Payment. on the Lump-sum Withdrawal 1. Designate a person to file your tax paperwork ) from any Todokesho tax office branch. Submit the form to the tax office with jurisdiction over the address where you last lived before departure from Japan, to designate your tax agent. When designating someone a you tax trust agent, (a find colleague, friend, etc.) with financial matters and whom you can once tax easily you agent A return must to be your correspond a home resident country. of Japan, with but does not have to be a Japanese your claim for Agent you can file it when making Tax the Notification of national. If you leave Japan without filing a tax refund. Please keep in mind that asking someone to be your tax agent places a burden on them and nobody, to do so. is obligated including anyone at your contracting organisation, Payment Withdrawal 2. File for the Lump-sum from the Japan Pension Office, send the original copy of the Notice of the Lump-sum (Entitlement) (Dattai Withdrawal Ichijikin Payments ) Shikyū to Kettei your Tsūchisho tax agent, which is sent to you with remittance of Payment. Withdrawal the Lump-sum refund application by designated tax agent Tax 3. step The 1. refund will be deposited into the bank account your tax agent designates in Japan. Once received, have your tax agent transfer the refunded amount to your own bank account. Things to Keep in Mind Some Important 19-12-185_Chapter 7.indd 173 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 10:05:35 175 Tax es Bank Bank Tax agent Tax Send to Japan to Japan Send Your Office Pension Service Pension Exit Japan Your Rep Do Your Local Tax OfficeTax Local Your rn at Local Tax turn Tax Tax Re Apply for tax refund at tax Apply for tax refund at office in Japan Receive tax refund in Japanese account Send tax refund to JET participant overseas ・ ・ ・ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ d red Tax Agent Dattai qui Agent tion Form Japan Japan om r er Re Tax Rep ax ax ⇒ f T Declara oth Notification Notification JET participant JET Documents to ney Send Original Original Send Pension Service Pension Submit Moving Out Submit Moving Out Mo Specify a tax agent using the Specify a tax Agent Tax of Notification form (Nōzei Kanrinin No ) Todokedesho Send Notice of the Lump- Payments Withdrawal sum (Entitlement) ( Ichijikin Shikyū Kettei ) to tax agent (the Tsūchisho original copy) h Attach tment ・ ・ par ⇒ De ＋ ⇒ Money from Tax Money Tax from Pension Refund Procedures ＋ Agent ives arrives Tax ment fund er: er: JET participant JET (i.e., city hall) (i.e., JET Obtain Application for the Obtain Withdrawal Lump-sum Payments (Dattai Ichijikin Seikyūsho) Send application to Japan to Pension Service (possible apply before leaving Japan) Receive lump-sum withdrawal payment in your home country account several months later Government Office Office Government Participant Visit Local Municipal Visit Local Notice of Lump-Sum of Lump-Sum Notice Some Months Lat- Months Some Some Months Lat- Months Some Pension Re Lump-sum Withdrawal PaymentWithdrawal Lump-sum Payment Withdrawal on the Lump-sum refund Tax ・ ・ ・ Application Form from Japan Pension Service Pension Japan from The diagram below illustrates the process of applying for the Lump-sum Withdrawal Payment after one of applying for the Lump-sum Withdrawal The diagram below illustrates the process leaving Japan. before has left Japan, but it is also possible to apply Withdrawal Pay Withdrawal Note: ① ② ⑥ ④ ⑤ ③ After leaving Japan Before leaving Japan Summary of Procedures Summary Japan Pension Service: Takaido Nishi 3-5-24, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 168-8505 JAPAN JAPAN 168-8505 Tokyo Suginami-ku, Nishi 3-5-24, Takaido Japan Pension Service: 19-12-185_Chapter 7.indd 175 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 10:05:35 177 . AA, or the media. that you have changed. have You become a more multi-cultural person. Think about what a support system so you can vent frustrations. may (You experience boredom, apathy, loneliness, your feelings about leaving Japan. (Are you optimistic or pessimistic about returning? Are you that others may not want to hear about your experiences in Japan. They may find it hard to that you may not have accurate recollections of your home. Recognise its social and physical is a positive side to keep in mind: you become aware of what you have learned about the foreign changes might have occurred in your social behaviour. Do not try to go back to to immediately accept the “new you.” that others may not be interested in or able the “old you” and realise friends may seem a bit narrow-minded or boring. Your before. Relationships may be more demanding than you studied Japan. may be out-of-date. Study your society like You changes. treatment (good and bad) that you received in Japan. Realise that you may no longer get the special There understand that you wanted to leave your own country in the first place and even only to interrupt with their own. yourself. People may ask you about your adventures more so if you enjoyed correspondence, visits, classes, JET Maintain ties with Japan through friendships, Recognise Realise culture, your own culture and yourself. Reverse culture shock is a new field of study, butshould help you re-adjust, so that your home country can once again feel like home. this information Develop Realise excited about starting a new phase of your life? Do you feel that your Are you dreading your return home as your lifestyle in Japan experience worthwhile and that now it is time to move on? in Japan has been is more satisfying than the one you had left?) friends have changed. Anticipate that you, your homeland, and your life in your home country different from before. Think about how your time in Japan will make in your work and enhance your relationships. to make long-term goals to help motivate you Try home country. Explore employment or study options in your country. Keep up on what is happening in your home your sense of humour. Don't forget you may not expect you to have any Expect difficulties and realise that those around Explore Take some time to reflect on your tenure as a JET participant. to reflect on your tenure as a JET some time Take alienation, anxiety, and/or depression.) alienation, anxiety, ・ When When seeking employment after the JET Programme, in addition to referring to job advertisements in ・・・・・・Reverse Culture Shock is the term used for the difficulties encountered after returning home from an extended ・ ・ ・ ・ 7.5. Employment After JET After 7.5. Employment 7.4. Reverse Culture Shock Culture 7.4. Reverse newspapers and on the internet, it may be of use to consult chambers of commerce in your home country and When you get home time abroad. This adjustment period follows a similar pattern to culture shock experienced in a and foreign could country, be longer or more severe. We tend to overlook that both we and our changed home during our country stay are abroad and likely assume to that have there is no need for adjustment once we return home. However, it is important to expect these changes and to figure out how best to approach readjustment. Personal experiences but certainly one vary, of the best ways to get an idea of how it may affect you is to read about the experiences of others. Coping Strategies Before you leave Japan 19-12-185_Chapter 7.indd 177 Appointment, Insurance, Taxes, Health & JET Programme Leaving the Reappointment, & Support System Pre-Departure Status of Residence Work Living in Japan Safety JET Programme 2020/02/08 10:05:35 179 : AA chapters. AA Programme Participants who stay in Japan for more than a month following completion of their Programme Participants who enter into subsequent employment in Japan after completing their term JET term of appointment, or who enter into a subsequent contract of employment with their organisation contracting or a third party in Japan within one month of completing their term of appointment will not be eligible to receive the travel allowance to return to their home countries. For details, see section “7.2. Airfare”. Return JET of appointment may need to change their Status of Residence. For details, see section Residence”. “2.6. Status of ・ ・ In addition, CLAIR also offers opportunities to learn about career possibilities for JET Programme Participants http://jetprogramme.org/en/careersupport/ If you require a certificate of employment or letter of recommendation for your job search, please make a for employment after JET in mind if you intend to remain in Japan Please keep the following Please enquire at your regional Immigration Bureau, if you have further questions regarding your visa status. Please enquire at your regional Immigration The JET Alumni Association (JETAA) is a friendship association that was established in 1989. Its members, chapter JETAA activities include assisting local Embassy and Consulate General of Japan staff with JET Furthermore, an umbrella organisation called International JETAA (JETAA-I) exists to represent the global CLAIR supports JET Programme alumni by providing grants for chapter JETAA activities, as well as website: http://jetprogramme.org/en/jet-streams/ Streams JET website: http://www.jetaainternational.org/ JETAA-I website (list of chapters): http://jetprogramme.org/ja/jetaa/ JETAA KenJETkai website: https://www.jetaainternational.org/kenjetkai 7.6. Alumni Association JET (JETAA) Japan, as well as the alumni associations of your former educational institutions. may You also wish touch with to chapter the in local get the JETAA country in to which you intend to chapters move, offeras various JETAA networking opportunities to former JET Programme Participants, and some chapters also provide career support alumni community. the JET information to and employment finishingtheir term of appointment on the Programme,like the annual After JETConference (AJC), wherealumni who JET have made successful careers in either their home Japan, country, or a third speak country, and offer advice as career consultants. In recent years, CLAIR has also increased support for seek JET employment participants who in Japan after leaving the JET Programme website for more information: companies. Please refer to the JET programme at Japanese Programme, through career fairs and an internship contracting organisation. request to your former former JET Programme Participants, aim to strengthen and maintain their bonds of friendship, and experiences to in use Japan their to continue to play a role in promoting international exchange. There more than 22,000 members in total. chapters in 18 participating countries, with are currently 52 Programme application interviews and pre-departure orientation; offering support and providing information in the form of career fairs and resource guides to those returning home; and organising Japan-related events, etc. Many chapters also maintain their own website and hold regular meetings. JETAA community of former JET Programme chapters. Participants They and support JETAA the global JET community JET by providing information and resources, as well as assisting in the development of new publishing an online magazine titled JET Streams. JET Streams is published on the official JET website Programme and provides a forum for alumni to share their activities and experiences It also with provides updates on changes Programme to and the other JET information. In community. international JET one another and the addition, a Facebook page for “KenJETkai” has recently been established by former JET Programme Participants who were living in the same prefecture. 19-12-185_Chapter 7.indd 179 Appendices 第2章 任用、保険参考資料参考資料、税金、再任用、在留資格 181 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 181 2020/02/07 21:24:33 （参考資料・Appendix 1） 1. Overview of the JET Programme The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme is administered primarily by local public authorities in cooperation with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), and the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR). The Programme was started in 1987 aiming to increase mutual understanding between the people of Japan and the people of other nations and to promote internationalisation in Japan’s local communities by helping to improve foreign language education and developing international exchange at the community level. 2019 marked the 33rd year of the JET Programme. Over the past years, it has seen significant growth, from its original 848 participants from 4 countries in 1987, to 5,761 participants from 57 countries in 2019. The JET Programme is one of the world’s largest international exchange programmes and has an excellent reputation in Japan as well as abroad. The Programme is expected to produce positive results on a global scale through the development of an international network between JET Programme Participants and the people of Japan. The JET Programme is primarily administered by local public authorities, but participants can also be placed in private schools that request them. There are currently approximately 1,000 local government organisations, including the 45 prefectures and 13 Designated Cities which host JET Programme Participants. Each participant’s appointment (including placement and duties) within each contracting organisation is determined in accordance with the assignment plan that is prepared autonomously by each governor or mayor. The responsibility for maintaining the unity and success of the JET Programme falls on JET Programme Participants, contracting organisations, Host Prefectures, Designated Cities, CLAIR, and the three ministries. 1.1. JET Programme Participants As a JET participant, your main duty will be to promote international exchange on a grassroots level throughout Japan while working as an ALT (Assistant Language Teacher), CIR (Coordinator for International Relations), or SEA (Sports Exchange Advisor). Whether teaching a class of elementary school students, speaking at the local community centre, coaching sports, or interacting with the local residents, you are contributing to the regional internationalisation of Japan. While you are expected to fulfil your work duties in a professional manner, your role will also be similar to that of an ambassador, and how you conduct yourself on a professional and private level will reflect upon your home country. You will not only have many opportunities to teach the people in your community about your home country, but you will also be able to learn about Japan, its culture, language, and people, etc. 1.2. Contracting Organisations (Local Authorities, etc.) Most contracting organisations are local government authorities (prefectures, Designated Cities, cities, towns and villages), but some private schools can also be contracting organisations. JET Programme Participants are appointed by their contracting organisations and, therefore, they are under the jurisdiction of the local authority which employs them. A formal request for a JET participant is initially submitted by the local authority to CLAIR, and your presence is the fulfilment of that request. As a JET participant, you are appointed by your contracting organisation. You are not employed by the Japanese central government, the JET Programme, or CLAIR. The relationship between you and your contracting organisation is the core foundation of the JET Programme. You accept your appointment with them, you work for them, and you are under their jurisdiction. It is their employees, teachers, students, and citizens who will make up your living and working community. 183 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 183 2020/02/07 21:24:33 （参考資料・Appendix 1） Contracting organisations have a wide variety of reasons for wanting to appoint a JET participant. Some local government authorities are involved in or would like to strengthen their international sister city relationships. Contracting organisations consider their JET Programme Participants as an essential element in the area’s internationalisation. Schools may expect JET Programme Participants to improve their student’s English ability with the goal of increasing the pass rate of high school and university entrance examinations. In addition, your contracting organisation may want to offer the local citizens some international exchange opportunities. This is especially the case in rural areas where interaction with international residents from various countries is limited. It is through hosting a JET participant that contracting organisations can offer their citizens the opportunity to meet and talk with people from other countries as well as learn about their cultures. Contracting organisations differ according to the different job types. ALT: the contracting organisation is usually a prefectural/Designated City (board of education), a city/ town/village (board of education), or a private school. CIR and SEA: the contracting organisation is usually a prefectural/Designated City government, a city/town/ village government, or a related organisation. Contracting organisations are responsible for drafting your terms and conditions, paying remuneration, handling any work-related travel expenses, and other miscellaneous items. An employee at your contracting organisation will be designated as your supervisor and should be your first direct contact when you become a participant on the JET Programme. Please be sure to discuss and clarify any concerns you may have with regards to your work duties or any other specific areas with your contracting organisation supervisor. 1.3. Host Prefectures/Designated Cities The JET Programme is administered by the International Affairs Division in each Host Prefecture/Designated City. Host Prefectures/Designated Cities function as a channel for information between the contracting organisations and CLAIR. The International Affairs Division at the prefectural/Designated City office organises prefectural-level orientations in cooperation with the local governments and boards of education, advises contracting organisations about JET Programme matters, and coordinates administrative matters such as the appointment of new JET paricipants and the reappointment process at the prefectural level. There is a prefectural board of education within each Host Prefecture which usually administers education training centres, senior high schools, and junior high and elementary schools. Boards of Education in Designated Cities administer junior high and elementary schools, but will also be responsible for a small number of senior high schools. Host Prefectures/Designated Cities designate Prefectural Advisors (PAs). PAs provide other JET Programme Participants with JET Programme-related information and answer enquiries from JET Programme Participants as necessary (refer to section “6.3. JET Programme Support System”). Please note that Host Prefectures and Designated Cities can also be contracting organisations. 1.4. Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR) CLAIR coordinates the JET Programme in conjunction with the three ministries. It was established as a joint organisation of prefectural and municipal governments to promote and provide support for an increasing interest in local level internationalisation in Japan. CLAIR’s objective is to ensure that the JET Programme runs as smoothly and successfully as possible for the contracting organisations and JET Programme Participants involved. In order to achieve this, CLAIR advises Host Prefectures and Designated Cities, contracting organisations and participants and disseminates information related to the JET Programme on a regular basis. * Please note that CLAIR is NOT the JET participant’s employer. 185 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 185 2020/02/07 21:24:33 （参考資料・Appendix 1） CLAIR publishes the Contracting Organisation Manual (Nin’yōdantaiyō Manyuaru) and the Questions & Answers Manual (Shitsugi Ōtōshū) for contracting organisations. In addition, CLAIR organises and holds seminars for contracting organisations and JET Programme Participants to provide training and advice about JET Programme-related matters. CLAIR also employs former JET Programme Participants as Programme Coordinators, most of whom work in the Department of JET Programme Management. Duties of CLAIR (Department of JET Programme Management) include: ・Coordination with the three ministries in the recruitment and selection of JET Programme Participants ・Placement of JET Programme Participants in contracting organisations ・Coordinating JET Programme Participants entry into Japan ・Planning and organising the Post-Arrival Orientation, training conferences and Japanese language courses ・ Planning and organising various kinds of training for contracting organisations and Host Prefectures/ Designated Cities such as the Contracting Organisation Seminar ・Providing useful information to contracting organisations and Host Prefectures/Designated Cities ・Producing training materials and informational handbooks ・Providing financial support for JET Programme Participants who have received mental health counselling Although overseeing the JET Programme is one of CLAIR’s main functions, the organisation also supports internationalisation activities of local authorities in Japan, conducts research on the activities and policies of local governments abroad, develops information resources, and in various other ways. 1.5. Role of the Three Ministries The three ministries involved with the JET Programme decide standard policies and procedures at the national level. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) deals with JET-Programme related matters before JET Programme Participants arrive in Japan and after they return home. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) deals with matters involving fiscal measures for local governments which appoint JET Programme Participants. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) handles matters related to JET Programme Participants involved in foreign language education at schools. 1.5.1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) An Embassy or Consulate General of Japan overseas is most often the first point of contact with the JET Programme for prospective JET Programme Participants. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) carries out the following JET Programme-related duties through overseas Japanese embassies and consulates general: ・Promotional activities and information provision ・Recruitment information sessions at universities, etc. ・Distributing application forms ・Selecting candidates ・Sending acceptance notifications ・Holding pre-departure orientations and receptions ・Issuing entry visas ・Assisting with the JET Alumni Association’s (JETAA) activities The Exchange Programs Division of MOFA coordinates the recruitment and selection process of JET Programme Participants through the Embassy or Consulate General of Japan overseas and notifies CLAIR of successful candidates annually in March for placement and assignment to contracting organisations. MOFA hopes that the JET Programme will help promote mutual understanding between Japan and other countries on a global scale and that JET Programme Participants will not only gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Japan during their terms of appointment on the Programme, but also maintain contact with Japan and help to further relations between Japan and their home countries following the completion of their terms of appointment. 187 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 187 2020/02/07 21:24:33 （参考資料・Appendix 1） 1.5.2. Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) collects requests from local authorities for JET Programme Participants and consults with the two other ministries and CLAIR to determine the number and nationalities of JET Programme Participants. MIC is responsible for the distribution of the Local Allocation Tax to local governments as part of the necessary financial resources for internationalisation to help cover a portion of the expenses required to host a JET participant, such as remuneration, travel expenses to Japan, etc. 1.5.3. Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) The Media, Information and Foreign Language Education Division in the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) is responsible for the guidance and training of ALTs in all matters pertaining to education, with particular emphasis on team teaching. MEXT conducts education-related workshops at Post-Arrival Orientation, and creates guidelines for ALT Skill Development Conferences (SDCs). MEXT hopes the JET Programme will help to improve the communicative competence of Japanese students in foreign languages and promote sports coaching. From MEXT’s point of view, the ALT is a source of information for Japanese students and teachers about foreign countries, cultures, ways of life, and languages. MEXT hopes that Japanese teachers will embrace their ALT’s enthusiasm for new ideas and, through team-teaching with the ALT, use more communicative teaching methods to further diversify the traditional ways of teaching foreign languages in Japan. ALTs are expected to provide a global perspective to Japanese students and develop an environment more conducive to learning a living language. Through the influence and contributions of ALTs, MEXT would like to see schools become a place where Japanese children learn not only about their own individuality, but where they learn to appreciate and understand other cultures. It is also hoped that SEAs will achieve similar objectives through the medium of sports. In addition, in 2015, MEXT established the Japan Sports Agency and is working to further the promotion of sports. 189 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 189 2020/02/07 21:24:33 （参考資料・Appendix 2） Yakkan Shoumei CertificateApplication Forms 薬監証明申請書類 (Sample) 〔別紙第１号様式〕 ※（ Medicine ）輸 入報告 書（Import Report of Medication） 2016 / Jun / 1 (Year) (Month) (Date) (To Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare) 厚 生労働 大 臣 殿 Name of Importer KANTO SHIN-ETSU Importer’s Signature Address of Importer 1-1, Saitama-Shintoshin, Saitama 330-9713 JAPAN Phone Number +81-48-740-0800 Fax Number +81-48-601-1336 e-mail [email protected] 品 名 (Name and Size of the Import Products) 数 量 (Quantity) 1. Aspirin tablet 200mg 1. 100 tablets 2. K-PAP Machine Set 2. (Details) ・K-PAP Machine ・1 unit ・3 sheets ・K-PAP Mask ( or replacement ) ・3 tubes ・Tube( For replacement) 輸入の目的 ③ For Personal Use (Purpose of Import) ⑨ Other Purpose ( ) The import products above are solely for the purpose of import above, not for 誓 約 事 項 ☑ (Oath) commercial use and/or gift for others. 製 造 業 者 名 及 び 国 名 (Name of Manufacturer and Country of Origin) Kouseikyoku Co.Ltd. Japan 輸 入年月 日 AWB､B/L 等の番号 到着空港、到着港又は蔵置場所 (Import Date / Arrival Date) (Arrival place ( Airport, port or Storage place )) (AWB No. , B/L No. or Flight No.) 2016 / Jun / 19 Japan Airlines JLXX Narita International Airport (Year) (Month) (Date) (Note) 備 考 厚 (For Official Use) 特記事項 生 労 働 省 厚生労働省関東信越厚生局 確 薬事監視専門官 認 毒物劇物監視員 ○印 欄 190 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 190 2020/02/07 21:24:33 （参考資料・Appendix 2） CONTINUED 前ページ続き ① Medication, Quasi-drugs, Cosmetics and Medical Devices 医薬品、医薬部外品、化粧品および医療機器 ② Date of request 申請日 ③ Sign here 署名記入 ④ Please write an e-mail address where we can contact you in case your application is incomplete or contains mistakes. 提出された書類に不備があった場合、あなたに連絡するためにメールアドレ スを記入してください。 ⑤ List the name and quantity of each medication you are applying for. Attach a separate piece of paper if you need more room to write. 申請する全ての薬の名前を記載してください。書く欄がもっと必要な場合 は、別紙を添付してください。 ⑥ Write the quantity of each medication you wish to bring. 持参したい薬の数量を記載してください。 ⑦ Circle one ○で囲む ⑧ Confirm the details of the oath and mark this box 記載内容を確認し、チェックボックスに印をつける ⑨ If you are sending medication or are having medication sent to you by post, you must include the AWB No. or the B/L No. If you are bringing medication with you to Japan, you must write your flight No. 薬を送る場合、AWB、B/Lの番号を記載してください。 薬を持ち込む場合、航空機の便名を記載してください。 ⑩ Write down your JET No. あなたのJET番号を記入してください。 191 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 191 2020/02/07 21:24:33 （参考資料・Appendix 2） CONTINUED 前ページ続き (Sample) 〔別紙第４号様式〕 商品説明 書 (Explanation of Pharmaceutical Product) (Purpose of Import : For personal use or for treatment of the patient) 商 品 名 Aspirin tablet 200mg (Name of product) ①ヒアルロン酸(Hyaluronic acid) ②ボツリヌス毒素(Botulinum toxin) ③アスコルビン酸(Ascorbic acid) ④歯牙漂白剤(Dental bleach) ⑤ミノキシジル(Minoxidil) ⑥ベバシズマブ(Bevacizumab) 化学名、一般的 ⑦サリドマイド(Thalidomide) 名称又は本 質 ⑧不活化ポリオワクチン(Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine) (Chemical Name or Active ⑨リドカイン(Lidocaine) ⑩メラトニン(Melatonin) Ingredients Name) ⑪ヨウ化カリウム(Potassium iodine) ⑫オセルタミビルリン酸塩( Oseltamivir Phosphate) ⑬シルデナフィル(Sildenafil) ⑭漢方(Kampo products) Circle one ⑮その他(Other)（ Acetyl Salicylic Acid ） 該当箇所を○で囲む ①ガン治療(Cancer treatment) ②強壮剤・ 薬(Tonic medicine, ED medicine) ③うつ・気分障害・不眠治療(Treatment for Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Circle one Insomnia) ④栄養補充 ⑤美容 該当箇所を○で囲む (Supplement) (Beauty) ⑥痩身効果 Slim figure,Weight Reduction ⑦避妊(Birth control) ⑧アレルギー治療(Allergy treatment) 用 途 ⑨育毛(Hair Restoration) ⑩ワクチン(Vaccine) ⑪皮膚麻酔(Topical anesthesia) (Intended purpose) ⑫眼科治療(Ophthalmology treatment) ⑬歯科治療(Dental treatment) ※ ⑭特定疾病 治療(Specific disease treatment) ⑮震災関連(Earthquake disaster relations) ⑯動物の治療(Animal treatment) ⑰その他(Other) Antipyretic analgesics ） ※特定疾病：介護保険法施行令第２条に規定する疾病（ガンを除く。） (※Specific disease; Disease prescribed in Nursing Care Insurance Law enforcement order Article 2. (Cancer is excluded.)) 【Efficacy】 具体的な用 途 Antipyretics, analgesics and anti-inflammatory agents （効能・効果、用法） (Efficacy, Dosage) 【Dosage】 Adults：1 tablet every four hours as needed 規 格 Aspirin tablets, 10 tablets. (Specifications) Aspirin tablets cased in aluminum laminate box, 10 tablets. 192 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 192 2020/02/07 21:24:34 （参考資料・Appendix 2） CONTINUED 前ページ続き (Sample) 〔別紙第６号様式〕 商品説明 書 (Explanation of Product) (Pharmaceutical Products are excluded) K-PAP Machine Set 商 品 名 ・K-PAP Machine (Name of product) ・K-PAP Mask ・Tube 化学名、一般的 ・ 名称又は本 質 K-PAP Machine ・K-PAP Mask ( For replacement ) (Chemical Name or ・Tube( For replacement) Active Ingredients Name) 用 途 （効能・効果） Treatment for sleep apnea syndrome (Efficacy) ・K-PAP Machine Model; XXX 規 格 ・K-PAP Mask (Specifications) Size; XXX ・Tube Size; Taper:XX. Length:XX 193 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 193 2020/02/07 21:24:34 （参考資料・Appendix 3） PENSION REFUND 年金還付関係書類 Application for the Lump-sum Withdrawal Payments Official use only （National Pension / Employees’ Pension Insurance） 受付番号 （日本年金機構記入欄） 脱退一時金請求書（国民年金／厚生年金保険） Note: If you apply and are entitled to the Lump-sum Withdrawal Payments, all your past coverage periods used as basis of the Payments amount calculations will no longer be valid to apply for other Japanese benefits. Please carefully read the important information on page 4 of this Payments brochure / application. If you still opt for your Payments after due consideration for possible future pension benefits, please make sure to sign in the column 2. If you have long coverage periods and yet fail to sign, we may return your application to ask you again about your decision. ※ 脱退一時金を支給した場合、脱退一時金の計算の基礎となった期間は年金加入期間ではなくなります。脱退一時金請求書の 2 ページ目の注意書きを よくご覧いただき、将来的な年金受給を考慮したうえでなお脱退一時金の受給を希望される場合、必ず「2」欄に署名してください。被保険者期間が 長期にわたる方で「2」欄に署名がなされていない場合、請求の意思の確認のために書類をお返しする場合があります。 Note: 2. Your signature 3. Do you have permanent residence 記 入 請求者本人の署名（サイン） permit? (date of permit) は 1. Date Year Month Day 永住許可の有無（許可日） laecmlt .truh6,isd h ra-odrdbxs sn aia etr fRmnalphabet. Roman of letters capital using boxes, broad-bordered the ア inside 6., through 1. complete Please □ □ □ No / Yes (Date: ) ル フ 4. Your name, date of birth and address （請求者氏名、生年月日及び住所） ベ Name ト 氏 名 の 大 文 Date of birth Nationality 字 生年月日 年 月 日 国籍 で お 願 い Address after you し ま leave Japan す 離日後の住所 Country 太 わ 5. Please nominate your bank account for your Payments remittance.（脱退一時金振込先口座） く Official use only 内 銀行コード 支店コード 預金種別 の 1 3 1 み 記 Name of1 bank 入 銀行名 し 3 て Bank branch name く 銀行番号 だ 支店名 さ 支店番号 い Bank branch address 支店の所在地 Country Bank account number Bank stamp for verification 口座番号 銀行の証明印 In Roman alphabet Name of the account holder/ applicant In KATAKANA letters, if you choose bank in Japan カタカナ（日本国 内の金融機関を指定した際のみ記載） 6. Your numbers on your Pension Handbook（年金手帳の記載事項） Your Basic Pension Number 基礎年金番号 Your registration number for each pension system 各制度の記号番号 Official use only 日本年金機構 決定印 日本年金機構 受付印 （日本年金機構 記入欄） 加入制度 チェック 1 チェック 2 チェック 3 チェック 4 厚年 船員 国年 国共 地共 私学 （送金先国）（課税△/非 0）（本人請求△/他 2）（日独非対象者△ /対象者 01） (入力回付年月日） 194 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 194 2020/02/07 21:24:34 （参考資料・Appendix 3） CONTINUED 前ページ続き We need your supporting documents Please make sure that you submit necessary documents. If you fail to submit all documents of ①, ②, ③ and ④ as below, we may need to return your application. 添付書類 （①～④の書類等が添付されていない場合は、請求書をお返しすることになりますので添付もれのないよう お願いします。） ① Photocopy of your passport page(s) showing your name, date of birth, nationality, signature, and resident status, e.g., instructor, engineer or trainee. パスポート（旅券）の写し（氏名、生年月日、国籍、署名、在留資格が確認できるページ） ② Document showing that you have no registered address in Japan, such as a certified copy of johyō a resident registry document which can be issued at your municipal office. 日本国内に住所を有しなくなったことを確認できる書類（住民票の除票の写し等） ◎You do not need to submit this evidence document if you report to your municipal office that you will reside outside of Japan before you leave Japan. The municipal offices and the Japan Pension Service share necessary evidence information to confirm that you no longer have a registered address in Japan. ◎帰国前にお住まいの市区町村に転出届を提出していただいた場合には、日本年金機構が、住民票の 消除情報から、転出届を提出された方が日本国内に住所を有しないことを確認できますので、本書類の 添付は不要です。 ③ Documents including your bank’s certificate or notices, showing your bank’s name, name and address of branch office, your bank account number and showing that the account holder’s name is your name. Instead of documents, you may have your bank verify your account details and stamp on the column Bank Stamp for verification on the application form. You may nominate bank in Japan, as far as your account name is registered in Japanese KATAKANA letters. Please note you cannot receive your Payments at Japan Post bank (YUUCHO GINKO). 請求書の「銀行の口座証明印」の欄に銀行の証明を受けるか、「銀行名」、「支店名」、「支店の所在地」、「口座 番号」及び「請求者本人の口座名義」であることが確認できる書類を添付してください（銀行が発行した証明書 等）。なお、日本国内の金融機関で受ける場合は、口座名義がカタカナで登録されていることが必要です。 ※ゆうちょ銀行では脱退一時金を受け取ることができません。 ④ Your Pension Handbook or other documents showing your Basic Pension Number. 国民年金手帳、その他基礎年金番号が確認できる書類 Please fill in your coverage history under Japanese public pension systems (Employees’Pension Insurance, National Pension, Seamen’s Insurance, and Mutual aid association systems) below. 公的年金制度（厚生年金保険、国民年金、船員保険、共済組合）に加入していた期間を記入してください。 Your pension coverage history: 履歴（公的年金制度加入経過） ※できるだけくわしく、正確に記入してください。 (1) Name of your employer (or (2) Address of your employer (or (3) Employment periods or (4) Type of pension system you owner of ship in case you owner of ship in case you were coverage periods under the were covered by were a crew member) a crew member) or your National Pension system 加入していた年金制度の種別 事業所（船舶所有者）の名称 Japanese address while you 勤務期間または国民年金の加 及び船員であったときはその were covered by the National 入期間 船舶名 Pension system 事業所（船舶所有者）の所在地ま たは国民年金加入時の住所 Year 年/Month 月/Day 日 1. National Pension 国民年金 From 2. Employees’Pension Insurance から 厚生年金保険 To 3. Seamen’s Insurance 船員保険 まで 4. Mutual Aid Association 共済組合 Year 年/Month 月/Day 日 1. National Pension 国民年金 From 2. Employees’Pension Insurance から 厚生年金保険 To 3. Seamen’s Insurance 船員保険 まで 4. Mutual Aid Association 共済組合 Year 年/Month 月/Day 日 1. National Pension 国民年金 From 2. Employees’Pension Insurance から 厚生年金保険 To 3. Seamen’s Insurance 船員保険 まで 4. Mutual Aid Association 共済組合 Year 年/Month 月/Day 日 1. National Pension 国民年金 From 2. Employees’Pension Insurance から 厚生年金保険 To 3. Seamen’s Insurance 船員保険 まで 4. Mutual Aid Association 共済組合 (Note) . （注）国民年金に加入していた期間は、住んでいた住所のみを記入してください。 195 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 195 2020/02/07 21:24:35 （参考資料・Appendix 3） CONTINUED 前ページ続き English How to fill in the form Please fill in 1. through 6. completely. If they are not complete, we may need to return your application. ① Please use capital letters of Roman alphabet especially to fill in [ 4. Your name, date of birth and address ] and [ 5. Please nominate your bank account for your Payments ] . ② To fill in [ 6. Your numbers on your Pension Handbook ], please refer to your Pension Handbook(s) for your Basic Pension Number and your registration number(s) for each pen sion system which you have ever been covered by. ③ Please do not write anything in the boxes [ Official use only ]. ④ Before you send your application, please make sure you note your Basic Pension Number and other numbers. When you need to contact us, you will need those numbers. ⑤ If you do not know your Basic Pension Number, please make sure that you complete Your pension coverage history on page 14. 記入上の注意 請求書の 1～6 については必ず記入してください。 記入のない場合は請求書をお返しする場合があります。 ①「4. 請求者氏名、生年月日及び住所」及び「5. 脱退一時金振込先口座」は、アルファベット大文字 で記入漏れのないようお願いします。 ②「6. 年金手帳の記載事項」の基礎年金番号欄には年金手帳に記載されている基礎年金番号、各制度 の記号番号欄には今まで加入したことのある年金制度の年金手帳の記号番号を転記してください。 ③「日本年金機構記入欄」は、記入しないでください。 ④「年金手帳の基礎年金番号及び年金手帳の記号番号」は、後日あなたが照会するときに使用しますの で、請求書を提出するときは必ず番号を控えておいてください。 ⑤ 基礎年金番号がわからない場合は、14 ページの履歴欄を記入してください。 （2019.1） Please use this address label to send us your application. 切り取って請求 書送付時の封筒に貼って使用してください。 (You can send it to the same address from inside or outside of Japan.) （日本国内から送付する場合も送付先は同じです。） AIR MAIL Japan Pension Service 3-5-24, Takaido-nishi, Suginami-Ku, Tokyo 168-8505 JAPAN 〒168-8505 東京都杉並区高井戸西 3 丁目 5 番 24 号 TEL. +81 - 3 - 6700 - 1165 日本年金機構 （外国業務グループ） (The telephone service is in Japanese.) 196 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 196 2020/02/07 21:24:35 （参考資料・Appendix 4） STATEMENT OF EARNINGS 源泉徴収票 Sample Statement of Earnings 源泉徴収票見本 ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ① Address of employee 住所 ② Name of employee 名前 ③ Gross earnings from January to December (including tax for those who pay tax in Japan) １月～12月までの給与総額で、日本で課税される場合は税額分を含む ④ Amount remaining from ③ after deductions on income ③から給与所得控除額を引いた額 ⑤ Fixed deduction based on Social Insurance and other premiums paid 社会保険料などの支払額をもとに一定額を控除するもの ⑥ Amount of income tax paid 所得税の額 ⑦ Amount of Social Insurance premiums paid (Health Insurance and Pension Insurance) 社会保険料（健康保険料、厚生年金保険料）の支払い額 197 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 197 2020/02/07 21:24:35 （参考資料・Appendix 5） Form 1 JET Programme Participant Goal Management Sheet Name (Sex) （M / F） JET # Workplace Name Nationality Period of (Year/Month/Day) Year on Programme Date of (Y/M/D) Appointment / / ~ / / 1・2・3・4・5 Interview / / 1 Goal Setting Period (Y/M/D) / / ~ / / 2 Goal Setting / Plan for Achievement Topic/Challenge and Goal Plan for Achievement （What will be done?） （How/By when will the goal be achieved?） 【Studying Japanese】 【Method】 ・JET Programme Japanese Language Course (Course level: ） ・Others（ ） 3 Achievement Review Self-evaluation 1 Self-evaluation 2 Evaluator Review What I accomplished What I did not accomplish ４ Comments, Opinions JET Participant Evaluator Date: Evaluator’s Position and Name 印 Date: JET Participant’s Position and Name 印 ５ Overseer Check Date: Overseer’s Position and Name 印 199 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 199 2020/02/07 21:24:36 （参考資料・Appendix 5） Form 2―① CIR Evaluation Form Name (Sex) （M / F） JET # Workplace Nationality (Year/Month/Day) Year on Programme Feedback Period of / / ~ / / 1 ・ 2 ・ 3 ・ 4 ・ 5 Date / / Appointment (Y/M/D) 1 Work Details (Attendance) ① Tardiness ： Never ・ Occasional ・ Sometimes ・ Frequent ② Absence ： Never ・ Occasional ・ Sometimes ・ Frequent ③ Comments 2 Performance of Duties （4：Excellent 3：Good 2：Poor 1：Very Poor ） ① Translation/Interpretation Aptitude （ 4 ・ 3 ・ 2 ・ 1 ） ② Planning (Events etc.) （ 4 ・ 3 ・ 2 ・ 1 ） ③ School Visits （ 4 ・ 3 ・ 2 ・ 1 ） ④ Responding to enquiries (for PA) （ 4 ・ 3 ・ 2 ・ 1 ） ⑤ Comments 3 Other （4：Excellent 3：Good 2：Poor 1：Very Poor ） ① Sense of Responsibility（Diligence, Reliability） （ 4 ・ 3 ・ 2 ・ 1 ） ② Activeness（Participation in International Events） （ 4 ・ 3 ・ 2 ・ 1 ） ③ Treatment of Others（Relations with Coworkers/Citizens ） （ 4 ・ 3 ・ 2 ・ 1 ） ④ Interest in Japan（Culture・Language・Exchange） （ 4 ・ 3 ・ 2 ・ 1 ） ⑤ Comments 4 Achievement of Work-related Goals During the Tenure of Appointment（See Goal Management Sheet） 5 Observations Date (Y/M/D) Evaluator’s Position and Name 印 6 Overseer Check Date (Y/M/D) Overseer’s Position and Name 印 201 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 201 2020/02/07 21:24:36 （参考資料・Appendix 5） Form 2―② ALT Evaluation Form Name (Sex) （M / F） JET # Workplace Nationality (Year/Month/Day) Year on Programme Feedback Period of / / ~ / / 1 ・ 2 ・ 3 ・ 4 ・ 5 Date / / Appointment (Y/M/D) 1 Work Details (Attendance) ① Tardiness ： Never ・ Occasional ・ Sometimes ・ Frequent ② Absence ： Never ・ Occasional ・ Sometimes ・ Frequent ③ Comments 2 Performance of Duties （4：Excellent 3：Good 2：Poor 1：Very Poor ） ① Instruction/Planning/Development of Materials （ 4 ・ 3 ・ 2 ・ 1 ） ② Enthusiasm for Teaching （ 4 ・ 3 ・ 2 ・ 1 ） ③ Relationships with Japanese Teachers （ 4 ・ 3 ・ 2 ・ 1 ） ④ Responding to enquiries (for PA) （ 4 ・ 3 ・ 2 ・ 1 ） ⑤ Comments 3 Other （4：Excellent 3：Good 2：Poor 1：Very Poor ） ① Sense of Responsibility（Diligence, Reliability） （ 4 ・ 3 ・ 2 ・ 1 ） ② Activeness（Participation in Extracurricular Activities） （ 4 ・ 3 ・ 2 ・ 1 ） ③ Treatment of Others（Relations with Coworkers/Citizens ） （ 4 ・ 3 ・ 2 ・ 1 ） ④ Interest in Japan（Culture・Language・Exchange） （ 4 ・ 3 ・ 2 ・ 1 ） ⑤ Comments 4 Achievement of Work-related Goals During the Tenure of Appointment（See Goal Management Sheet） 5 Observations Date (Y/M/D) Evaluator’s Position and Name 印 6 Overseer Check Date (Y/M/D) Overseer’s Position and Name 印 203 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 203 2020/02/07 21:24:36 （参考資料・Appendix 5） Form 2―③ SEA Evaluation Form Name (Sex) （M / F） JET # Workplace Nationality Period of (Year/Month/Day) Year on Programme Feedback / / Appointment / / ~ / / 1 ・ 2 ・ 3 ・ 4 ・ 5 Date (Y/M/D) 1 Work Details (Attendance) ① Tardiness ： Never ・ Occasional ・ Sometimes ・ Frequent ② Absence ： Never ・ Occasional ・ Sometimes ・ Frequent ③ Comments 2 Performance of Duties （4：Excellent 3：Good 2：Poor 1：Very Poor ） ① Coaching / Planning （ 4 ・ 3 ・ 2 ・ 1 ） ② Enthusiasm for Coaching （ 4 ・ 3 ・ 2 ・ 1 ） ③ Relationship with Japanese Coaches/Teachers （ 4 ・ 3 ・ 2 ・ 1 ） ④ Comments 3 Other （4：Excellent 3：Good 2：Poor 1：Very Poor ） ① Sense of Responsibility（Diligence, Reliability） （ 4 ・ 3 ・ 2 ・ 1 ） ② Activeness（Participation outside of Club Activities） （ 4 ・ 3 ・ 2 ・ 1 ） ③ Treatment of Others（Relations with Coworkers/Citizens ）（ 4 ・ 3 ・ 2 ・ 1 ） ④ Interest in Japan（Culture・Language・Exchange） （ 4 ・ 3 ・ 2 ・ 1 ） ⑤ Comments 4 Achievement of Work-related Goals During the Tenure of Appointment（See Goal Management Sheet） 5 Observations Date (Y/M/D) Evaluator’s Position and Name 印 6 Overseer Check Date (Y/M/D) Overseer’s Position and Name 印 205 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 205 2020/02/07 21:24:36 （参考資料・Appendix 6） Essential Information from Outgoing to Incoming JET Programme Participants (To be filled out by current JET participants for their successors) 1 Self-Introduction Welcome to the JET Programme! My name is ( ). I’m from ( ). I’ve compiled some information below that I hope will prove useful for your transition to your new home and workplace. I hope that you have a wonderful tenure on the JET Programme and I wish you the best of luck! Contact (Cell) Phone number: Details E-mail: @ I will/will not be in Japan when you arrive. I will/will not be able to meet you. [Date(s): ] 2 Packing Things to bring that will prove Things you do NOT Things you can/should useful for daily life or work. need to bring. send ahead. Bring to the Tokyo Post-Arrival Orientation: General Information Handbook (GIH), pencil, business suit & shoes Gifts (omiyage): (e.g. CO/school/workplace/department etc.) There are ( ) people to bring omiyage for at the ( ). There are ( ) people to bring omiyage for at the ( ). Notes/Suggestions: 3 About your new home You will/will not be placed in the same accomodations as me. Floor/Room number ( ) floor, room number ( ) Number (type) of rooms: Rent (monthly) ￥ Apartment/ House Key Money (reikin) ￥ Information Deposit (shikikin) ￥ Utilities (electric, gas, water, etc.) ￥ Other (cell phone, internet, etc.) ￥ Suggested amount to bring to last until payday ￥ 207 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 207 2020/02/07 21:24:37 （参考資料・Appendix 6） Size: Rural ・ ・ Suburban ・ ・ Urban Weather/Climate: Cold ・ ・ mild ・ ・ Hot □Wind □Snow □Other ( ) Local Area Possession of an automobile: Unnecessary ・ Useful ・ Vital Useful links (Prefecture/Town Homepage, Wikipedia, etc.) 4 Contracting Organisation/Workplace Supervisor: ( ) Other useful contacts: ( ) Basic Working Hours: ： ～ ： Information Commute: ( ) Dress Code: ( ) Registration at the municipal office Receive your personal seal First Week Open a bank account Contract a cell-phone Paperwork (Terms and Conditions/ Insurance/Pension/Local Tax form) 5 Model Work Day Workplace: ( ) Job Duties Schedule (Time / Activity) Elaboration/Notes Other Useful Information (e.g. available equipment, rules, computer/printing information etc.) 6 Additional Information Local Area (e.g. closest metropolitan area, available facilities, activities and events in the area, recommendations) Contracting Organisation/Workplace (e.g. information about the office/other colleagues, leave/holiday, smoking policy) Other 209 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 209 2020/02/07 21:24:37 （参考資料・Appendix 6） Checklist of Things to Leave for the Successor □ Predecessor’s post-JET contact details (such as an address, e-mail address, etc.) □ Town map/Bus/Train schedules □ List of emergency phone numbers and work phone numbers □ Instructions for how to use the household appliances □ Instructions for garbage (e.g. pick-up schedule and how to separate trash) □ Copies of paid bills □ Office/School schedule and seating chart □ Work notes (e.g. notes on projects, team-teaching, lesson plans) □ Other ( ) (To be printed and kept with you) Name in Katakana: Address: 〒 - Phone number: ( ) Workplace phone number: ( ) Supervisor phone number: ( ) JET #: 211 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 211 2020/02/07 21:24:38 （参考資料・Appendix 7） Immigration Bureaus / Information Centres Immigration Information Centres For general information regarding your Status of Residence please contact your nearest Information Centre below. The local Immigration Bureau Branch Office (with a few exceptions) processes Status of Residence renewals, re-entry permits, etc. 〒 Address TEL 1-3-20 Gorin, Miyagino-ku, Sendai City, 983-0842 Miyagi Prefecture 108-8255 5-5-30 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 10-7 Torihama-cho, Kanazawa-ku, 236-0002 Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture TEL: 0570-013904 5-18 Shoho-cho, Minato-ku, Nagoya (IP, PHS, from overseas : 03-5796-7112) 455-8601 City, Aichi Prefecture Weekdays 8:30-17:15 1-29-53 Nanko-kita, Suminoe-ku, Osaka (Japanese, English, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, etc.) 559-0034 City, Osaka Prefecture 29 Kaigan-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, HP: http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/info/ 650-0024 Hyogo Prefecture 2-31 Kami-hatchobori, Naka-ku, 730-0012 Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture 3-5-25 Maizuru, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, 810-0073 Fukuoka Prefecture One-Stop Information Centres These centres can offer services in the indicated foreign languages over telephone or in person. Address TEL Available Languages 160-0021 English, Chinese (Mon-Fri (except on the 2nd and 4th Consultation Support “Haijia” 11F Wed of the month)) Portuguese (Thu), Spanish (Mon, Center for Foreign 03-3202-5535 2-44-1 Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku- Thu), Bengali (Tue), Indonesian (Tue), Vietnamese Residents ku, Tokyo (Thu, Fri) Immigration and Status Residence Consultations Portuguese (Mon, Wed, Fri) 330-0074 Saitama Information Employment Consultation for Foreigners Urawa Godo Chosha 3F & Support Centre for 048-833-3296 English, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, 5-6-5 Kita-urawa, Urawa-ku, Foreign Residents Thai, Vietnamese (Tue) Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture Information about daily-life related services English, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, Thai, Vietnamese (always) Immigration and Status Residence Consultations and 430-0916 Information Hamamatsu One-Stop Create Hamamatsu 4F Portuguese, Spanish (Wed) Support Center for 2-1 Hayauma-cho, Naka-ku, 053-458-2170 Information about daily-life related services Foreign Residents Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka English (Mon-Fri), Portuguese (Tue-Sun), Chinese Prefecture (Fri), Spanish (Sun), Tagalog (Thu), Vietnamese (Sat), Indonesian (Sun) Regional Immigration Bureaus and District Offices Please access the following link for detailed information about regional immigration offices and district offices: http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/soshiki/index.html 213 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 213 2020/02/07 21:24:38 （参考資料・Appendix 8） Sexual Harassment Enquiry Centres (1) Sexual harassment related to work can be discussed at Equal Employment Department in Prefectural Labour Bureau Offices located in each prefecture. Please note that some offices may not be able to answer enquiries in English. Prefecture TEL Prefecture TEL Hokkaido 011-709-2715 Shiga 077-523-1190 Aomori 017-734-4211 Kyoto 075-241-3212 Iwate 019-604-3010 Osaka 06-6941-8940 Miyagi 022-299-8844 Hyogo 078-367-0820 Akita 018-862-6684 Nara 0742-32-0210 Yamagata 023-624-8228 Wakayama 073-488-1170 Fukushima 024-536-2777 Tottori 0857-29-1709 Ibaraki 029-277-8295 Shimane 0852-31-1161 Tochigi 028-633-2795 Okayama 086-225-2017 Gunma 027-896-4739 Hiroshima 082-221-9247 Saitama 048-600-6210 Yamaguchi 083-995-0390 Chiba 043-221-2303 Tokushima 088-652-2718 Tokyo 03-3512-1611 Kagawa 087-811-8924 Kanagawa 045-211-7357 Ehime 089-935-5222 Niigata 025-288-3511 Kochi 088-885-6041 Toyama 076-432-2740 Fukuoka 092-411-4894 Ishikawa 076-265-4429 Saga 0952-32-7167 Fukui 0776-22-0221 Nagasaki 095-801-0050 Yamanashi 055-225-2851 Kumamoto 096-352-3865 Nagano 026-227-0125 Oita 097-532-4025 Gifu 058-245-1550 Miyazaki 0985-38-8821 Shizuoka 054-252-5310 Kagoshima 099-223-8239 Aichi 052-857-0312 Okinawa 098-868-4403 Mie 059-226-2318 Reference: http://www.mhlw.go.jp/file/06-Seisakujouhou-11900000-Koyoukintoujidoukateikyoku/0000137187.pdf 215 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 215 2020/02/07 21:24:38 （参考資料・Appendix 8） (2) The Ministry of Justice also offers telephone interpretation services in other languages. You can access this service from anywhere within Japan. Phone number: 0570-090911 Hours: Weekdays except for the year-end New Year holidays 9:00－17:00 Available Languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Portuguese, and Vietnamese, Nepali, Spanish, Indonesian and Thai. Reference: http://www.moj.go.jp/JINKEN/jinken21.html 217 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 217 2020/02/07 21:24:38 （参考資料・Appendix 9） Sexual Assault Enquiry/Consultation Centres 1. Sexual Assault Relief Centres (One-Stop Support Centres for Victims of Sexual Assault) Prefecture Operating Hours Phone Number Hokkaido Prefecture/ Mon - Fri 13:00 - 20:00 (except for National Holidays 050-3786-0799 Sapporo City and the year-end New Year Holidays) Mon - Wed 10:00 - 21:00 Tue, Thu, Fri 10:00 -17:00 Aomori Prefecture (except for National Holidays and the year-end New 017-777-8349 Year Holidays) Mon - Fri 10:00 - 17:00 (except for National Holidays Iwate Prefecture 019-601-3026 and the year-end New Year Holidays) Mon - Fri 10:00 - 20:00 Sat 10:00 - 16:00 (except Miyagi Prefecture for National Holidays and the year-end New Year 0120-556-460 Holidays) Mon - Fri 10:00-19:00 (except for National Holidays Akita Prefecture 0800-8006-410 and the year-end New Year Holidays) Mon - Fri 10:00-21:00 (except for National Holidays Yamagata Prefecture 023-665-0500 and the year-end New Year Holidays) Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00 - 20:00 Tue, Thu 10:00 - 16:00 Fukushima Prefecture (except for National Holidays and the year-end New 024-533-3940 Year Holidays) Mon - Fri 10:00 - 16:00 (except for National Holidays Ibaraki Prefecture 029-350-2001 and the year-end New Year Holidays) Mon - Fri 9:00 - 17:30 Sat 9:00 - 12:30 Emergency Tochigi Prefecture Medical Reception until 22:00 (except for National 028-678-8200 Holidays and the year-end New Year Holidays) Mon - Fri 9:00 - 16:00 (except for National Holidays Gunma Prefecture 027-329-6125 and the year-end New Year Holidays) Saitama Prefecture 24 hours 365 days 048-839-8341 Mon - Fri 9:00 - 21:00 Sat 9:00 - 17:00(except Chiba Prefecture/ Chiba for National Holidays and the year-end New Year 043-251-8500 City Holidays) (Emergency Support 24 hours 365 days) Mon – Fri 10:00 - 16:00 (except for National Holidays Chiba Prefecture 043-222-9977 and the year-end New Year Holidays) Tokyo 24 hours 365 days 03-5607-0799 Kanagawa Prefecture 24 hours 365 days 045-322-7379 Tue – Thu 10:00 - 16:00 Fri from 10:00 until 16:00 of the following Monday（Continuous Operation） Niigata Prefecture Holidays from 10:00 until 10:00 of the following day 025-281-1020 (except for National Holidays and the year-end New Year Holidays) 219 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 219 2020/02/07 21:24:38 （参考資料・Appendix 9） Toyama Prefecture 24 hours 365 days 076-471-7879 Mon – Fri 8:30-17:15 (except for National Holidays Ishikawa Prefecture and the year-end New Year Holidays)※For Emergency 076-223-8955 Consultations 24 hours 365 days Fukui Prefecture 24 hours 365 days 0776-28-8505 Mon - Fri 10:00 - 16:00 (except for National Holidays Yamanashi Prefecture 055-222-5562 and the year-end New Year Holidays) Nagano Prefecture 24 hours 365 days 026-235-7123 24 hours 365 days (Reception)In-Person Consultation (Reservation required)： Mon - Fri 10:00 - 16:00(except Gifu Prefecture 058-215-8349 for National Holidays and the year-end New Year Holidays) Shizuoka Prefecture 24 hours 365 days 054-255-8710 0570-064-810For incoming Mon - Sat 9:00 - 20:00(except for National Holidays calls only from Aichi and the year-end New Year Holidays) Aichi Prefecture Prefecture 24 hours 365 days 052-835-0753 Mon - Fri 10:00 - 16:00 (except for National Holidays Mie Prefecture 059-253-4115 and the year-end New Year Holidays) Shiga Prefecture 24 hours 365 days 090-2599-3105 Kyoto Prefecture 10:00 - 22:00 (operating all year round) 075-222-7711 Osaka Prefecture 24 hours 365 days 072-330-0799 Mon – Wed, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 16:00(Except for National Hyogo Prefecture 078-367-7874 Holidays, Dec 28 - Jan 4, August 12 - 16) Tue – Sat 9:30 - 17:30(except for National Holidays Nara Prefecture and the year-end New Year Holidays. If Monday is a 0742-81-3118 National Holiday except for the following day.) Phone Consultations： every day 9:00 - 22:00 (Reception until 21:30 Emergency Medical assistance such as for pregnancy until 22:00 (except for the Wakayama Prefecture year-end New Year Holidays) In-Person Consultation 073-444-0099 (Reservation required) Mon - Fri 9:00 - 17:45 (except for National Holidays and the year-end New Year Holidays) Phone Consultations：Mon, Wed, Fri 11:00 - 13:00, 0120-946-328 (free dial for 18:00 - 20:00(except for the year-end New Year incoming calls within the Tottori Prefecture Holidays)Enquiries: Mon - Fri 9:00 - 17:00 (except Prefecture)0857-26-7187 (for for National Holidays and the year-end New Year incoming calls outside the Holidays) Prefecture) 221 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 221 2020/02/07 21:24:38 （参考資料・Appendix 9） Mon - Fri 8:30 - 17:15 (except for National Holidays Shimane Prefecture 0852-25-3010 and the year-end New Year Holidays) Mon - Sat 10:00 - 16:00 (except for National Holidays Okayama Prefecture 086-206-7511 and the year-end New Year Holidays) Hiroshima Prefecture 24 hours 365 days 082-298-7878 Yamaguchi Prefecture 24 hours 365 days 083-902-0889 Tokushima Dial 0570-003889 Central Area Tokushima Prefecture 24 hours 365 days 088-623-5111Southern Area 0884-23-5111Western Area 0883-52-5111 Mon - Fri 9:00 - 20:00 Sat 9:00 - 16:00 Kagawa Prefecture (except for National Holidays and the year-end New 087-802-5566 Year Holidays) Ehime Prefecture 24 hours 365 days 089-909-8851 Mon - Sat 10:00 - 16:00 (except for National Holidays Kochi Prefecture 080-9833-3500 and the year-end New Year Holidays) Fukuoka Prefecture / Kita-Kyushu City/ 24 hours 365 days 092-762-0799 Fukuoka City Mon - Fri 9:00 - 17:00 0952-26-1750 Saga Prefecture Tue - Sat 9:00 - 21:00, Sundays and National Holidays 0952-26-0018 9:00 - 16:30 Mon - Fri 9:30- 17:00 (except for National Holidays Nagasaki Prefecture 095-895-8856 and 12/28 - 1/4) Kumamoto Prefecture Every day 24 hours (except for 12/28 22:00 - 1/4 10:00 096-386-5555 Mon - Fri 9:00 - 20:00 (except for National Holidays Oita Prefecture 097-532-0330 and the year-end New Year Holidays) Mon - Fri 10:00 - 16:00 (except for National Holidays Miyazaki Prefecture 0985-38-8300 and the year-end New Year Holidays) Tue - Sat 10:00 - 16:00 (except for National Holidays Kagoshima Prefecture 099-239-8787 and the year-end New Year Holidays) Okinawa Prefecture 24 hours 365 days #7001 2. National Hotline for Victims of Sexual Assault Number: #8103 A nation-wide speed dial number was set up to create an environment where it is easy for victims of sexual abuse to receive consultations. You can call this number to reach all Prefectural Police Sexual Assault Consultation Centres. 3. Tokyo English Lifeline (TELL) TEL: 03-5774-0992 TELL Counseling offers confidential in-person psychotherapy services for adult individuals, couples, families, children, and adolescents. 223 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 223 2020/02/07 21:24:38 （参考資料・Appendix 10） HELPLINES ・ MENTAL HEALTH Tokyo Lifeline 7 days a week, 24 hours 03-3264-4343 https://www.inochinodenwa.org List of Lifelines in Japan (Website in Japanese only) 9:00-23:00 Daily Tokyo English Lifeline (TELL) 03-5774-0992 https://www.telljp.com By appointment 03-4550-1146 (English) TELL Counselling (Tokyo) https://www.telljp.com/counselling/ 03-4550-1147 (Japanese) 050-5534-5566 AJET Peer Support Group 7 days a week, 20:00-7:00 Skype: “AJETPSG” (English only) IMHPJ (International Mental Health https://www.imhpj.org/ (English only) Professionals Japan) EMERGENCY SERVICES Japan Helpline http://jhelp.com/en/jhlp.html SUPPORT GROUPS Alcoholics Anonymous (Tokyo) https://aajapan.org/english/ Overeaters Anonymous (Tokyo) http://oajapan.capoo.jp/ INFORMATION List of Embassies, Consulates and https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/link/emblist/ International Organisations in Japan http://www.mofa.go.jp/about/emb_cons/protocol/index.html http://eng.amda-imic.com/index.php AMDA International Medical (Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Information Center (Tokyo) Thai, Filipino, Vietnamese) 1st Saturday, 12:00-15:00 03-5259-0256 (English) Weekdays, 9:00-21:00 Mon-Thu 9:00-21:00 Japan HIV Center (Tokyo) http://www.npo-jhc.com/ Friday 9:00-18:00 Holidays 14:00-17:00 03-3292-9090 (Japanese) 225 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 225 2020/02/07 21:24:38 （参考資料・Appendix 11） 日本の都道府県、市町村 Japanese Prefectures, Cities, Towns, and Villages 「地方自治体」、「地方公共団体」という用語はどち The terms Local Government Authority (Chihō Jichitai) and Local Body (Chihō Kōkyō Dantai) are generally interchangeable らも同じ意味であり、日本に1741（2018年10月１日現 and refer to the 1,741 (as of 1 October, 2018) prefectures, cities, 在）あって、地方自治が認められている都道府県や市町 towns, villages and special wards with local autonomy in Japan. 村・特別区を指します。 (Reference: https://www.j-lis.go.jp/spd/code-address/kenbetsu- inspection/cms_11914151.html) (引用：https://www.j-lis.go.jp/spd/code-address/kenbetsu- Local government in Japan operates on two levels. inspection/cms_11914151.html) Prefectures operate similarly to a state, province, county, or 日本の地方公共団体には二つのレベルがあります。 region overseas. There are 47 prefectures (to, dō, fu, or ken) and 20 Designated Cities (seirei shitei toshi) in Japan. Designated 都道府県は海外の州、省、郡、地域などに似た形態で Cities are cities which require a prefectural form of government す。日本には47の都道府県があり、政令指定都市が20あ and are (in order from north to south): Sapporo City, Sendai ります。政令指定都市は都道府県と同等の自治を要求で City, Saitama City, Chiba City, Kawasaki City, Sagamihara City, きる都市で、北から順に札幌、仙台、さいたま、千葉、 Yokohama City, Niigata City, Shizuoka City, Hamamatsu City, Nagoya City, Kyoto City, Osaka City, Sakai City, Kobe City, 川崎、相模原、横浜、新潟、静岡、浜松、名古屋、京 Okayama City, Hiroshima City, Fukuoka City, Kitakyushu City 都、大阪、堺、神戸、岡山、広島、福岡、北九州および and Kumamoto City (as of November 2014). 熊本がこれにあたります（2014年11月現在）。 At the most basic level are the cities, towns and villages (shi, chō and son). A city, town, or village is a local government body, 基本となる単位は市町村です。市町村は地方自治体で and as such, may be a JET Programme contracting organisation あって、学校と事業所を管理し、JETプログラムの任用 administering a number of schools and offices. 団体となることができます。 226 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 226 2020/02/07 21:24:38 （参考資料・Appendix 11） After arriving in Japan 来日後 229 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 229 2020/02/07 21:24:39 （参考資料・Appendix 12） After arriving in Japan 来日後 （Safty tips のHP より） 231 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 231 2020/02/07 21:24:39 （参考資料・Appendix 13） After arriving in Japan 来日後 233 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 233 2020/02/07 21:24:39 （参考資料・Appendix 13） 235 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 235 2020/02/07 21:24:39 （参考資料・Appendix 14） 237 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 237 2020/02/07 21:24:39 （参考資料・Appendix 14） 239 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 239 2020/02/07 21:24:39 （参考資料・Appendix 14） 考資料ここまで 241 19-12-185_Chapter 8-参考資料.indd 241 2020/02/07 21:24:39 Index 索引 243 19-12-185_Chapter 9-索引.indd 243 2020/02/07 21:27:33 A Emergency 81,137, 159, 218, 221 Accident Insurance 35, 57 Emergency Contact 17, 81, 137 Accommodation (Post-Arrival Orientation) 37 Employment 51, 47, 59, 61, 71 ADSL 120 Employment Insurance 59 After JET Conference 9, 179 AJET (Association for JET) 131 F ALT Skill Development Conference 9, 189 Fire 135 Ambulance 81, 115, 147 Former JET Programme Participants 179 AMDA International Medical Information Center 147, 225 G Annual Leave 81 Gensen chōshūhyō (see Statement of Earnings) 61, 63 Appointment 41 ATM 81, 121, 123 H Automobile Acquisition Tax 127 Automobile Insurance 127 Health Check 53, 105 Automobile Tax 127 Health Insurance (Kenkō hoken) 35, 53 Automobile Tonnage Tax 127 HIV/AIDS 51 Hoken (Insurance) 51, 53 Holidays 45 B Hospital 147 Baggage 21 Host Prefecture/Designated City 185 Banks 121 Housing 117 Birth Registration 151 I C Immigration Bureau 213 Cable (CATV) 120 Income Tax 61 Car 83, 115 Inhabitant Tax 63 Career 9, 179 Inkan (Personal Seal) 123 Child Welfare Payments (Jidō teate) 37 Inkan (Seal) 127 CIR Mid-Year Conference 9 Inoculation (see Vaccination) CLAIR (Council of Local Authorities for International Relations) 185 Insurance (Hoken) 51, 53 Clothing 25 Intermittent Arrivals 49 Compensatory days off 45 International Driving Permit 125 Computer 119 Internet 121 Consulate General 13, 69 Contact Lenses 31 J Contraception 151 Contraceptives 31 Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) 127 Contracting Organisation 81, 139, 143, 161, 187 Japan Pension Service 169 Cosmetics 27 Japanese for CIRs 110, 111 Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR) 183 Japanese for JETs 110, 111 Course of Study 87 Japanese Language Courses 111 Credit Card 167 Japanese Teachers of a Foreign Language (JTL) (Nihonjin gaikokugo shidōin) 83 Crime 135, 143 JET Accident Insurance Policy (Jetto shōgai hoken) 59 Culture Shock 153 JET Alumni Association (JETAA) 179 Customs 19, 23, 117 JET Streams 178, 179 JETAA (JET Alumni Association) 179 Jetto shōgai hoken (JET Accident Insurance Policy) 59 D Jidō teate (Child Welfare Payments) 37 Dentist 149 JLPT 110, 111 Dependent Visa 33, 35, 37 Jūminhyō (Residence Record) 73 Dependents 33, 35, 37 Job-type change 65 Deposit (Shikikin) 119 Junior High School 87 Deposit (for rental accommodation) 119 Depression 177 K Drinking and Driving 115 Driver’s Licence 125 Kanto-Shin’etsu Regional Bureau of Health and Welfare (MHLW) 27, 29 Driving 125 Key Money (Reikin) 207 Drugs 115, 125 Kenkō hoken (Health Insurance) 35, 53, 149 (Statement of Agreement) 13 Dōisho L Laws 115 E Luggage 15 Earthquake 139 Lump Sum Withdrawal 49, 169 Elementary School 87 246 19-12-185_Chapter 9-索引.indd 246 2020/02/07 21:27:33 INDEX M Remuneration 43, 49 Marijuana 33, 115 Residence Card 19, 73, 129 Maternity (see Pregnancy) Residence Record (Jūminhyō) 73 Maternity Allowance 55 Return Airfare 169 Maternity Leave 149 Reverse Culture Shock 177 Medical Devices 27 Medical Emergencies 147 S Medical Expenses 149 Saiyō naitei tsūchisho (Notice of Appointment) 13 Medication 27, 147, 187, 191 SEA Mid-Year Conference Medication/Quasi-drugs 27 Seal (Inkan) 123 Medicine 29, 59, 147 Security 135 Mental Health 153 Sending Money Home 123 Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) 189 Senior High school 85 Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) 181 Sexual Harassment 139, 215 Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) 189 Sexual Assault 141 Mobile Phone 121 Shaken (see Vehicle Inspection) 127 Motorcycle 129, 167 Shikakugai katsudō kyōka (Permission to Engage Moving-in Notification 73 in Activity Other Than That Permitted Under the Moving-out Notification 73 Status of Residence Previously Granted) 37 My number 75 Shikikin (Deposit) 119 Sick Leave 47, 147 N Social Media (SNS) 103, 167 Natural Disaster 135 Social Security 75, 173 Nihonjin gaikokugo shidōin (Japanese Teachers of a Foreign Language (JTL)) 83 Spouse or Child of Japanese National Visa (Nihonjin no haigūshatō visa) 19 Nihonjin no haigūshatō visa (Spouse or Child of Japanese National Visa) 19 Statement of Agreement (Dōisho) 13, 41 Nin’yōkisoku/Shūgyō kisoku (Terms and Conditions) 43, 45 Statement of Earnings 61, 197 Notice of Appointment (Saiyō naitei tsūchisho) 13 Status of Residence 69 Stimulants 27, 33 O Successor 167 Support System 161 Omiyage (Presents) 33 Overseas Remittance 123 T P Tattoo Tax Agent 167-175 Paid Leave 43, 45, 81 Taxes 61 Passport 19, 33, 129 Teaching Materials 31 Pension Refund 49, 167, 169, 194 Team Teaching 83, 189 Period of participation 43 Telephone 121 Period of Stay 69 Temporary Visitor Visa Permission to Engage in Activity Other Than That Terms and Conditions (Nin’yōkisoku/Shūgyō kisoku) 41, 43, 45 Permitted Under the Status of Residence Previously Tokyo Orientation (see Post-Arrival Orientation) Granted (Shikakugai katsudō kyōka) 37 Traffic Accidents 115 Personal Income Tax (see Income Tax) 61 Transfer 65 Personal Seal (Inkan) 123 Travellers Cheque Personnel change 103 Travelling Abroad 129 Pet 33 Phones 121 Police 81, 115, 135 U Post Office 123 Utilities 167 Post-Arrival Orientation 9, 13, 15, 21, 25, 37, 51 Pre-Departure Orientation 15, 51 V Prefectural Advisor (PA) 81, 163 Vaccination Prefectural Orientation 17 Vehicle Inspection 83, 127 Pregnancy 149 Visa 17, 33, 35 Prescription 29 Presents (Omiyage) 33 W Primary School (see Elementary School) 87 Wi-Fi 120 PSG (AJET Peer Support Group) 225 Work Performance Evaluations Workplace Health Examination R Reappointment 9, 47, 65 Y Reikin (Key Money) 119 Yakkan Shoumei Certificate 29, 190 Remittance Cheque 123 247 19-12-185_Chapter 9-索引.indd 247 2020/02/07 21:27:33 メモ ・ Memo 248 19-12-185_Chapter 9-索引.indd 248 2020/02/07 21:27:33 メモ ・ Memo 249 19-12-185_Chapter 9-索引.indd 249 2020/02/07 21:27:33 メモ ・ Memo 250 19-12-185_Chapter 9-索引.indd 250 2020/02/07 21:27:33 メモ ・ Memo 251 19-12-185_Chapter 9-索引.indd 251 2020/02/07 21:27:33 メモ ・ Memo 252 19-12-185_Chapter 9-索引.indd 252 2020/02/07 21:27:33 メモ ・ Memo 253 19-12-185_Chapter 9-索引.indd 253 2020/02/07 21:27:34 メモ ・ Memo 254 19-12-185_Chapter 9-索引.indd 254 2020/02/07 21:27:34 メモ ・ Memo 255 19-12-185_Chapter 9-索引.indd 255 2020/02/07 21:27:34 メモ ・ Memo 256 19-12-185_Chapter 9-索引.indd 256 2020/02/07 21:27:34 メモ ・ Memo 257 19-12-185_Chapter 9-索引.indd 257 2020/02/07 21:27:34 メモ ・ Memo 258 19-12-185_Chapter 9-索引.indd 258 2020/02/07 21:27:34 メモ ・ Memo 259 19-12-185_Chapter 9-索引.indd 259 2020/02/07 21:27:34 The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme JET プログラム 本書の無断転載、複製（コピー、スキャン、デジタル化等）、 営利目的使用を禁じます。 No part of this publication may be reproduced, duplicated (either by photocopying, scanning, digitalisation), or used for profit-making purposes. 2020年2月 発行 発行 一般財団法人 自治体国際化協会 JETプログラム事業部 〒102-0083 東京都千代田区麹町1-7 相互半蔵門ビル TEL 03-5213-1728 FAX 03-5213-1743 www.jetprogramme.org E-mail: [email protected] Printed February 2020 Department of JET Programme Management Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR) Sogo Hanzomon Building 1-7 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0083 JAPAN Phone: 03-5213-1728 Fax: 03-5213-1743 www.jetprogramme.org E-mail: [email protected] 印刷 株式会社 丸井工文社 2020 General Information Handbook 2020 JETプログラム参加者用ハンドブック 19-12-185_Chapter 9-索引.indd 260 2020/02/07 21:27:34 JET プログラム参加者情報・JET Programme Participant Information 名前 Name JET 番号 JET No. 勤務先情報・Workplace Information 任用団体 Contracting Organisation 住所 Address 電話番号 FAX 番号 Telephone No. FAX No. E メール E-mail 担当者氏名 Supervisor’s Name 緊急通報用電話番号・Emergency Phone Numbers 警察 Police ･･･････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 110 救急車/消防 Ambulance/Fire ･･･････････････････････････････････････････････････ 119 警察相談ダイヤル Police Consultation Centre ･･･････････････････････････････････････ #9110 緊急通報時に役立つフレーズ・Emergency Phrases JET プログラムの Web ページにはたくさんの情報があります 警察・Police Tasukete kudasai! (Please help!) Useful information can be found on the JET Programme’s website. ______ga nusumaremashita. (My______has been stolen.) Jūsho wa ______desu. (My address is ______.) Namae wa ______desu. (My name is ______.) CLAIR ニュースはかならずよみましょう Denwa bangō wa______desu. (My telephone number is ______.) 救急車/消防・Ambulance/Fire Please be sure to always read CLAIR News. Kaji desu! (Fire!) Jiko desu. (There has been an accident.) Kyūkyūsha wo onegai shimasu. (Send an ambulance, please.) Jūsho wa ______desu. (My address is ______.) ** CLAIR News is a newsletter in Japanese and English that is e-mailed to current JET Namae wa ______desu. (My name is ______.) participants every month. Denwa bangō wa______desu. (My telephone number is ______.) 表2 表3 19-12-185_表2-3.indd 全ページ 2020/02/18 14:19:30 表４ 表１ JET プログラム参加者用ハンドブック Please read this book before coming to Japan. 来日前に必ずこの冊子を読んでください。 撮影地 新倉山浅間公園（山梨県富士吉田市） Arakurayama Sengen Park (Yamanashi Prefecture Fujiyoshida City) Designed by Amari