Great chance to improve Japanese and work in Japan but don't stay too long - Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) JET Program Employee Review

4.0
Jan 29, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Pay is decent compared to cost of living, lots of variety at work, good benefits and vacation time, work culture is accommodating compared to most Japanese workplaces (great work/ life balance) Also a great way to find other employment in Japan, especially compared to ALTs

Cons

Lots of down time, with a tendency to be under-worked rather than overworked

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5.0
Sep 15, 2025
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Pros

Great entry point into Japan Positively affect lives of students Sharpen communication skills

Cons

No real growth within company aside from CIR role

4.0
May 6, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

JETs have support from CLAIR , their Board of Education, and local AJET chapters. CLAIR provides training, orientations, and even funding for teaching certifications.

Cons

Some ALTs co-teach actively and feel valued; others get stuck reading from a script. Your school, co-workers, and Board of Education make a big difference.

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