Materials from Pre-Departure Orientation
Here you can find all the videos and Powerpoints used in our Pre-departure Orientations from the past few years. For any questions about presentations or the JET experience in general, don't hesitate to email us at officers@jetaaportland.com.
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2025 Pre-Departure Orientation
PowerPoints & Notes
2024 Pre Departure Orientation
PowerPoints & Notes
Pre-Recorded Video Presentations
Preparation and Packing
Daily Life and Banking
Workplace Etiquette
Other Resources:
Daily Life in Japan
AJET (Association of JETs in Japan) Regional Groups
JET-led community groups throughout Japan, organized by region. Get connected with other future and present JETs near your by joining one of the many regional AJET Facebook groups.
Find supportive communities of JETs across Japan, addressing ethnic identity, LGBTQIA+ identities, religious affiliation, and more, as well as interest-based social groups.
Handy guides, updated every year, for how to file your US taxes while in Japan.