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Welcome!

The goal of this wiki is to serve as a collection of unofficial information specific to Kumamoto's JET Programme participants.  We say 'unofficial' because while most of this information will hold true for the majority of JETs in Kumamoto, there will be occasional exceptions.  You should always get the official word on anything from your Contracting Organization.  Barring that, feel free to contact the PAs directly.  

TAXES:

US Tax FAQ

2010 Tax Year Guide (1st year JETs).doc

2010 Tax Year Guide (2nd-5th year JETs).doc

2009 Tax Year Guide (1st year JETs).doc

2009 Tax Year Guide (2nd year plus JETs).doc 

2008_tax_year_guide.doc

Links to US Tax-filing Forms and Example Forms

HEALTH:

Sexual Health in Kumamoto (STD-HIV Testing)

English-Speaking Doctors

Japan Red Cross Blood Donation Questionnaire (translated)

DRIVING INFORMATION:

Tips on Passing the Driving Test

Converting Your Foreign Drivers License

Getting a Scooter License (50cc or less)

What to do if You have An Accident

Renewing a Japanese Driver's License

Obtaining a Japanese Driver's License (eng).pdf

Obtaining a Japanese Driver's License (jpn).pdf

TRAVEL INFO:

Information on JET Travel Insurance

Overseas Travel Info

VISA/RE-ENTRY PERMIT INFO:

Re-entry Permits and Directions to the Immigration Office

Immigration Office Map.doc

Visas after JET

Returning JETs:

Pre-departure Checklist

Your Flight Home After JET

Links for post-JET (Jobs, Graduate Schools, etc.)

Resumes・CVs and Interviews.doc

Pension Refund Information

Forwarding Mail

Reference Letters

Selling, donating, getting rid of your things

Car Info for Leavers

Nenkyuu Info for Leavers

Corresponding with Your Successor

Health Insurance Information for Leavers

Coping Strategies for After you Leave

Post-JET Career Options

GENERAL LIVING INFO:

Sending Money Home

SAFETY INFO:

Evacuation Centers by Municipality

TEACHING INFO:

Teaching Dilemmas FAQ

Lesson Plan Sharing

MID-YEAR SEMINAR:

2008 Mid-Year Seminar

2009 Mid-Year Seminar

2010 Mid-Year Seminar

KUMAMOTO ORIENTATION:

2009 Kumamoto Orientation Handbook.pdf 

FAQ:

Pension Refund FAQ

Terms and Conditions FAQ

US Tax FAQ

Reappointing FAQ

Teaching Dilemmas FAQ

How to Add to the Site:

• Email the PAs to get the password
• Click "New Page" to create a universe of pages using pre-made templates
• Get PBwiki tips & tricks at the PBwiki blog

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