47 What was good and bad about your JET experience? (Reminiscing About the JET Programme)

<p>On this episode of <em>Ichimon Japan</em> we ask: What was good and bad about your JET experience?</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Topics Discussed<br /></strong></h2> <ul> <li>What the JET Programme is</li> <li>The various positions available to JET applicants</li> <li>Some troubles experienced while on the JET Programme</li> <li>Rural placements</li> <li>Japan's shrinking population</li> <li>On getting placed in Yamagata Prefecture</li> <li>On the lack of privacy that comes with living in a rural place in Japan</li> <li>Positive experiences while on JET</li> <li>Unique tangential experiences</li> <li>How seeing example of bad teaching can be helpful</li> <li>On making friends while on JET</li> <li>On dealing with cold weather</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Support on Patreon<br /></strong></h2> <p>If you enjoy <em>Ichimon Japan</em> and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. You can join for just $1 a month and that comes with perks like early access to episodes, a shout-out at the beginning of a future episode, bonus content, and discounts to Kimito Designs. For $3 a month you get all that plus access to <em>Japanese Plus</em> <em>Alpha</em>, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and its many quirks. Whether you are studying Japanese or just enjoy learning about language and linguistics, you'll enjoy <em>Japanese Plus Alpha</em>.</p> <p>And it goes without saying that if you sign up, you'll also get my undying gratitude. Thanks in advance!</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122">Support on Patreon</a></li> </ul> <h2 style="padding-left: 40px; text-align: center;"> <strong>Sources, Links, Videos, Etc.</strong></h2> <p>Here's a few English language articles that I came across while preparing for this episode.</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2017/05/03/issues/japans-jet-programme-hits-30s-jurys-