Below are links to everything you need to know about living and working in Okinawa. Okinawa 101 is an archive of previous articles written by former and current OkiJETs. If you can’t find what you are looking for on this website, there are also links to other websites that might help you out.
Okinawa
History and Politics
U.S. Military Presence
Language
Cultural Diversity
Weather
Okinawa Wildlife
First Years
Pre-Arrival
Post-Arrival
Work
Clothing
Nenkyu and Byokyu
Insurance
Transportation
Overview
Bus System
Cars
Japanese Driver’s License
Driver’s License Renewal
Health
List of Hospitals
AJET PSG Webpage
Mental Health
Counseling and Support
JET Online Counseling Service
AMDA International Medical Information Center Webpage
Banking and Finances
Sending Money Home
Bank Transfers (Furikomi)
Study
Japanese Resources
Travel
Ferries Between Islands (Visit Okinawa Japan)
Airport Routes
Airlines
Weather
Typhoon Preparation
Combating Summer
Taxes
Japanese Taxes
Visa
Visa Extension
Immigration Services Webpage
Mail
How Do I send Mail from Japan? (GaijinPot)
JP Post’s International Mail My-Page Webpage
Returners
Pension Refund
Staying in Japan after JET
Job Hunting
Other Useful Links
JET Programme Website
WikiJET
The Ryukyu Star
