Welcome to Toyama and the Toyama JET community! Whether you are preparing for your arrival or already settling into life here, we hope this website can serve as a helpful starting point for navigating daily life, teaching, travel, and community in Toyama. From local guides and important resources to events and recommendations from current and former ALTs, this site is designed to support incoming and current JET participants throughout their time in Japan.

We are currently beginning the 2026 revamp of the Toyama JET website and will be continuously updating and improving resources over the coming months. If you notice any broken pages, outdated information, or features that are not working correctly, please contact us at toyamapa@gmail.com

Current Announcements!

The ALT-ERNATIVE Party (TAP) 🎉

Get ready for a multi-prefectural ALT/CIR dance party bringing together people from Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, and beyond! Organized with the support of Toyama AJET, TAP is a chance to welcome new arrivals, reconnect with veterans, meet new people, and dance the night away.

Any extra proceeds will be donated to the Kumamoto Earthquake Relief Fund.

📅 Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
📍 Venue: Double, Kanazawa
📌 Address: 2 Chome-8-3 Katamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0981
🎟 Entry: ¥1,000

Your entry includes a wristband and one free-drink token. Please note that the token cannot be used for Red Bull drinks.

🚗 Carpool Deal: Drivers who bring two other attendees get free entry! Please indicate on the event survey that you are driving/carpooling and list the people you will be bringing.

Come meet people from across Hokuriku, get out on the dance floor, and help make TAP 2026 a night to remember!