Tax, Passports and other bits

  • Americans, check out our Tax Guide. This was written a couple of years ago and some of the links are now apparently out of date. If you want something a bit more current, check out this excellent guide written by an ex-JET.

  • Are you a Canadian Jet who needs to renew their passport whilst in Japan? Linea has sorted you out with the Renewal Form (.pdf file)

  • Extra travel insurance! - if you're going abroad you may want to consider getting extra travel insurance to keep you covered. Have a look at this guide to applying online written by Michael in Tochigi

  • Guidance for British Nationals Arrested in Japan - this document was produced by the British Consulate in Osaka. It mostly refers to British people but the general procedures will apply to all JETs. A sobering but interesting read. Please don't do anything illegal whilst in Japan!

  • Penalties for Traffic Offenses In December 2006 strict new penalties were introduced for government workers (JETs!) who commit traffic offenses. Read the attached file and make sure you're aware of the consequences of driving dangerously in Japan.

  • Americans! Got to take the dreaded Japanese Practical Driving Test to convert your license? Look at The Unknown Jet's Driving Test Guide with lots of hints and tips for actually passing!

  • In addition to the above guide, our Namerikawa CIR Alanna has got us copies of the 3 test routes used at the Test Centre in Toyama. Hopefully they can help you! A-Course, B-Course, C-Course

  • Ian Woozley, the SPA in Niigata wrote an informative Guide to Dealing with Sexual Harassment. A useful read for anyone concerned about the issue.

  • Deciphering your Statement of Earnings This is a handy translation of your statement of earnings - please check it out so you know what's going on with your salary!

  • Disaster Message Board In the case of a Natural Disaster, your Telephone Service provider may offer the option to record a message to let people know that you're OK. Read the above file for details on how to set it up.

  • Some information on the sale and labelling of Electrical Appliances from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

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