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How badly the cold will affect you over the winter really depends on how far north you live. Like some others have said, the winter can be unbearable in places like Hokkaido, Aomori and Tohoku....

They are a company that hires ALTs out to schools who need them. They aren't terrible it's just that compared to the lofty positions JET doles out, the work is harder and you make less pay. The...

Please PM this picture. It sounds like a riot!

It happens everywhere in the world, not just Japan. But it is quite prevalent in Japan.

I'm pretty sure the pictures are required for your work visa or something official along those lines. They aren't actually studying them and only taking attractive applicants or something.

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Ugggghhh....I went through this last year. I don't envy you. :(

Your cat is still a kitten right? Well, by the summer she'll be older and more capable of handling herself alone for a day. Cats are really very independent if they're left to their own devices. They...

Just a quick word of caution about Taiwan...the job market there is shit right now, especially if you want to work in Taipei. Many reputable language schools will ask you to do a free lesson for them...

I've bought both olive oil and balsamic vinegar at my local grocery store. They have several different brands to choose from. Not to worry. Also, if you enjoy pesto with your pasta, I bought that at...

I think people forget sometimes that applying to JET is the same as a job interview. Not everyone gets the job and you ARE just a number to them. You don't get points for trying hard. What they're...

There's a nice foreign foods store, at least in the Kansai region, called Yamaya. They carry a good selection of real cheese, many many different kinds of alcohol, American soft drinks (thing Dad's...

Fuji actually isn't that bad to climb. At least, I didn't find it terrible. There are a lot of rest stations on the way up where you can buy drinks etc. I would definitely recommend packing warm...

The girls are better than the guys IMO but some of the guys aren't bad. I just don't think they're anything to write home about.

That big black dude with the baby is pretty chill. His biceps are the size of my head. And the one with the glasses...neck tattoo? He was pretty sweet at first but I'm kind of indifferent to him now....

Honestly my answer isn't concrete, it's just what I've been told. It'd be worth looking into further. Try Googling the question? Sometimes that works for me.

I don't think it's possible. Even if you have to change the name/number on your card cause you get married or lose it or whatever you can't transfer the points over. The points are tied to your...

I 100% agree with their choices. There are only two girls in that entire competition that I think actually have talent this year - that chick with the dreds and the baby and the blonde hottie with...

Yeah that's the one. Ugly SOB isn't he?

The Chile tsunami was a rolling wave... Unless you're talking about the one from the 60s?

Anyway, I didn't realize there had been another earthquake in Taiwan this morning. Just checked the news...

I thought this happened at 8 AM yesterday. So... the tsunami would have already hit by now?

Yeah... I'm calling BS on this big time. Your interview is what makes or breaks your app.

I didn't use ITIL at all mainly cause I didn't know about it. But I still made it in so it's not hopeless for you guys applying. Good luck!

Wish I knew about this place sooner if that's the case.

Yeah...JET transfers are impossible. I would know. If you are desperate to get out of the inaka I suggest not re-contracting and finding a job in the city.