WATN: Matthew Stott (Akashi 2007-2010)
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WATN: Matthew Stott (Akashi 2007-2010)

  This month former Hyogo Times editor, Australian born, Matthew Stott took the time to answer a few questions about his life since leaving Hyogo. Matt was based in Tarumi 2007 – 2010 when he worked at Akashi and Takatsuka Senio High Schools.     1)    What did you do immediately after leaving JET? My…

Where Are They Now: Jane Rice-Bowen (Shikoku 1995-1998)
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Where Are They Now: Jane Rice-Bowen (Shikoku 1995-1998)

Where are they now?   In the January issue we featured three inspiring Hyogo alumni who are finding their feet immediately post-JET. This month, with the dreaded recontracting papers handed in, I thought it apt to think about the potential long-term effects of our time here. As such I spoke to my cousin Jane, from…

Where Are They Now:  Bumper Edition!
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Where Are They Now: Bumper Edition!

With the recontracting deadline looming ahead, I had a very good long chat with three of my closest friends from JET who left the programme last summer and are settling into their new lives back home. I think their respective experiences are important to share because they cover the main three situations those returning will…

Where Are They Now: Jonathan Shalfi ( Harima 2009-2012)
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Where Are They Now: Jonathan Shalfi ( Harima 2009-2012)

 As interviewed by Arjan Tulsi.   When were you in Hyogo and where were you placed? I was in Harima-cho from 2009-2012, teaching at Harima-Minami Senior High School. In my first year I also had a visit school one day a week (Kinjo High School – a night school in Akashi).   What was your…