The Unofficial FAQ for the JLPT

The Unofficial FAQ for the JLPT

What is the JLPT? – The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT, 日本語能力試験) is a test of Japanese language ability designed for foreigners.  It tests primarily reading and listening skills.  It is a great way to motivate yourself to learn Japanese as well as a tool to measure your Japanese ability.  The certificate can also be…

Vietnam Holiday

Vietnam Holiday

A holiday should be exactly that, a holiday: a chance to unwind and refresh before heading back to the daily grind. Living in Japan, travel seems to take on a life of its own. Time restraints and sometimes overambitious plans mean that holidays in Japan, although very rewarding, don’t tend to be overly relaxing. So…

News from your National AJET Rep: September ’11
|

News from your National AJET Rep: September ’11

Greetings Hyogo! National AJET has been especially busy over the past month. I made the trek to Tokyo for Orientation A and B to meet and assist the incoming JETs! Hopefully you are all settled into your homes and schools by now and you are enjoying the perks of summer in Japan, which includes beach…