Cultural Preparation - Japan

Our Program Includes:

Pre-departure Support

• We’ll outline the entire process you’ll follow to realize the teaching abroad dream.
• You’ll be provided comprehensive information relating to each step in the pre-departure process and you’ll have the opportunity to ask as many questions as you like, no matter how silly you may think they are!
• We’ll explain and help you get the necessary documentation prepared prior to departure.
• We’ll assist you with all planning, packing, visas, costs, budgeting and booking flights.
• We’ll ease any anxieties you may have regarding your trip and share the positive and life-changing adventures of the teach abroad experience.   

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Logistics and Safety when arriving

• Airport pickup (provided participants land before 6pm on the Sunday before the program start date. If participants arrive before Sunday, pick up is not included).
• We’ll introduce you to your 24/7 support team on the ground.
• Transfer from the airport to your arranged accommodation (included for in-class applicants only). If no actual pick-up at the airport is provided, then full guidance and support are given in order for you to make your way from the airport to your front door.
• We provide guidance you with your SIM card setup so that you can contact your loved ones back home and your new friends you’re about to make on your epic orientation!
• We provide guidance setting up a  local bank account so you can save money on international withdrawal fees. Your salary is paid into your local bank account.
• You’ll get to meet and greet fellow teacher travelers.

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A toolkit for navigating your new country

Our 1 week cultural orientation on Japanese culture and language gives you the perfect foundation for adjusting to life in Japan as well as an opportunity to bond with your fellow teachers-in-training and in-country staff members.

Learn foundational Japanese

We help you with foundational language to help you navigate:

• The bustling markets.
• Grabbing a taxi.
• Ordering a delicious meal.
• Garnering respect from locals.

(plus it’s pretty cool to impress your mates at home or add it to your resume!)

Cultural and History lessons

• Learn from local Japanese staff and ex-foreign teachers who have made their home in Japan.
• You’ll understand the cultural dynamics so that you don’t feel like a fish out of water.
• You won’t be making any faux pas or disrespecting the locals.
• How to address locals and your fellow teachers.
• You will know what you can and can’t do in Japanese classrooms.

Relevant Cultural Excursions - subject to change based on weather and availability

Excursions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Visit the Tokugawa Art Museum.
• Head to the Local Market at the Osu Cannon Temple.
• Visit Shinto and Buddhist shrines and temples.
• Go on a guided tour of Nagoya Castle.
• Visit the Inuyama Castle.
• Visit the Atsuta Shrine.
• Take part in authentic Japanese cooking lessons.

 

Participants on the Nagoya walking Tour.

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Learn how to make some amazing Japanese dishes, cooked by some local experts. Participants will partake in amazing Japanese “comfort-food” with our unique cooking class.

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Visit the Local Market Osu Kannon.

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Learn about the ancient Samurai history and also the art of tea consumption during the empires of yesteryear on our trip to the Tokugawa Art Museum, which is also is based around a beautiful park that participants can explore.

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We take participants on a guided tour of downtown Nagoya, including parks, viewpoints and even an anime shopping center!

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Visit Shinto and Buddhist shrines and temples.

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Nagoya castle was originally built in 1612. This famous ancient castle is one of one of the largest in Japan from the ancient period and at the time was one of the most important castles in Japan. Participants will go on guided tour of the castle and palace grounds.

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A support network of fellow teacher travelers

In addition the personal assistance and 24/7 support we provide, you’ll also have a support network of fellow teachers.

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24/7 In-Country Support

• Ex-foreign teachers and local, on-the-ground support staff provide you with personal assistance throughout the duration of your teaching experience.
• You can rest assured knowing that any queries will be answered such as translation help, culture shock, legalities, emergencies, travel options or school queries. Someone is on hand.
• Teacher meet-ups.
• We check in with you regularly and keep up to date with your teach abroad experience.
  
  

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Have some fun and embrace your new adventure!