educational resources

Scholarships available to JET alums:

Monterey Institute for International Studies


Japanese language studies/ education:

Japan Society of Northern California Japanese Classes

Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies: established through Stanford University

Monterey Institute for International Studies

Santa Clara University Study Abroad Programs-Japan

SFSU Japanese Program

UC Berkeley, Japanese Studies Dept Berkeley additionally offers Extension courses in Japanese in the evenings. Pick up a course catalog for more information.

UC Davis, Japanese Studies Dept


teaching English :

Association of Japan Exchange and Teaching: volunteer support organization for current JETs

Big Daikon: an irreverent site about JET life and teaching in Japan

Dave's ESL Café

Edutainment games and other ESL resources

ELT News

Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program

Genki English: teaching materials and advice for Primary school level

JETSET Japan: an unofficial JET support site

San Francisco Japanese Consulate: advice and links for teaching English in Japan

Teaching English in Japan: a site geared towards teaching


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