For or Against the Expression “Bob’s Your Uncle”?
Is the phrase “Bob’s your uncle” still welcome in international conversations, or should it be tossed into the linguistic dustbin? As always, the Shirogumi Shimbun […]
Donald Trump Confirms Plan to Annex The “Kinky” Region
After Canada and Greenland, the former U.S. president has now set his sights on the Kinky Region of Japan, declaring his intent to bring this […]
Wasted After Four Strong Zeros, He Gets Lost in a FamilyMart and Waits for It to Open
AKITA, JAPAN – In what can only be described as a cautionary tale for ALTs across Japan, 28-year-old Tyson Steiner, an American JET Programme participant […]
The 27-year-old female ALT Who Wanted “Just a Normal Guy with a Sense of Humor” Ended Up with a Tattooed, Muscle-Bound DJ
Emma, 27, had always been the perpetually single one in her friend group. She never thought of herself as picky, just looking for “a simple […]
He Regains Faith in His Future After His Profile Appears in 3 LinkedIn Searches
After six months of fruitless job hunting, Esteban-Villardo’s motivation had hit rock bottom. That was until a LinkedIn notification came through, potentially altering the course […]
Forgotten JET ALT Found After 9 Years in School Locker Room
Shock and Confusion in Wasure-Machi Wasure-Machi residents are stunned and bewildered after an incredible discovery at Dai Ni Shougakkou Elementary School this past weekend. A […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Shigeru Ishiba, Japan’s Prime Minister
While Shigeru Ishiba is often seen as a steadfast and pragmatic leader steering Japan into the future, there’s more to him than meets the eye. […]
He Keeps Bowl of Ramen in Fridge for Three Days, Reheats in Microwave
Head Teacher’s Disturbing Behavior Unveiled: ALTs’ Violations Lead to Immediate Deportation In a shocking turn of events, Gabriel Fernando Torres, a Head Teacher with four […]
A BoE Recognizes ALTs Have Souls…
…A Landmark Shift in Japan’s Education System In a groundbreaking decision that could have long-lasting implications for the Japanese education system, the Nagoya Board of […]
Helping a Friend Move: The Number One Fear Among ALTs in Japan
The “Millennial” generation, especially the Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) in Japan, has different desires, aspirations, and fears compared to their parents. It is this last […]