JET Program - Day In The Life (Kobe) - School tour - Interview with English Teacher - Commute - Gym

Join me for a day in the life as an ALT in Kobe! First, I give a brief walk and talk tour of my elementary school. Then, I have the chance to interview my English teacher and ask him some questions about Japan. Lastly, I show you my commute and the gym I go to everyday. I wanted to make this video so that I can look back on my time after Japan and remember my school and my commute. Cheers world!

[@jayfinocchiaro389]

Thank you for your short documentary providing insight as an ALT. Very helpful!

[@gregfrady1146]

This video is so insightful! Great job taking us through a day in the life of a Japanese person. 🙏🏼

[@fradysfilms]

Much appreciated! Thanks for the watch!

[@jschrade14]

loved the interview my man. extremely insightful. I can't wait for the next video!

[@fradysfilms]

Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed!

[@LeviFFA]

Thanks for sharing the gym life bro.

[@TheCUBARY]

This video is a god-send, thanks so much for making it! Helps me out deciding whether to enter the JET program or not :)

[@sevenseas4520]

Tbh I love the look 🐍 It’s giving Diary Tom Riddle in HP2

[@fradysfilms]

Lol appreciate it!

[@jschrade14]

do a video on what it is like being over 6 feet tall in japan

[@yulpiewsert1520]

saw a GSU logo on your backpack! i'm an applicant from GA, just waiting on results. your placement seems pretty chill!

[@fradysfilms]

Georgia Boys represent!

[@nico_rico3185]

Hey man, love the videos!-Did you happen select Kobe as one of your placement requests on your application? I’m applying for JET at the moment, but don’t really have a strong preference for a particular city. Was thinking about leaving my preferences blank… Not sure if that means they would just assign me to a “less desired” location by other JETs, or if it would be somewhere based on other criteria, such as my hometown’s sister city, experience teaching etc

[@fradysfilms]

Sorry for the late reply! I listed the Kansai area as my preference and then ended up getting placed in Kobe. Anywhere on JET is gonna be unique and a great experience nonetheless. Best of luck with the application!

[@Moxy...]

such an awesome video, you gained a sub! my one question is when you apply for the JET program and/or get accepted is there a way that you can teach for ONLY one year before returning? i would love to teach in japan but for no more than 2 years and i don’t know if that will lower my chances or not.. anyways great video!:)

[@fradysfilms]

Yes definitely can! It ranges from 1-5 years generally speaking so you can most definitely come have a wild year and go back! I've had a blast on JET and know lots of folks only doing a year. Best of luck!!

[@jinjurbreadman]

time stamps please

[@nishan5562]

Just discovered your channel, really enjoying your videos! How did you end up in Kobe with Jet, did you request the location or was it randomly assigned?

[@fradysfilms]

For JET Program they assign you to a location and then you are placed with the local Board of Education! JET is really interesting because different places are handled differently regarding housing/schools etc. Kobe has been a great place for me though!

[@jschrade14]

My man is DRIPPED OUT in a classroom of Japanese children right now. C A L A S O

[@tristinIRL]

How long did it take you to get good at Japanese enough to be able to live in Japan and teach English ?

[@fradysfilms]

I studied for about 2 years pretty aggressively before I came. Definitely helped to have a solid backbone of the language prior to moving here. However, interestingly enough the JET Program actually requires no japanese ability to be accepted!

[@hopesands2381]

This was a really cool video, I can’t believe that teacher lived in the US for so long. Why did he come back? Also I never see a gym that empty lol that looks great. Do the teachers ever get together outside of work for drinks or anything?

[@fradysfilms]

Prior to corona there was a big scene for teachers going out and drinking but there's not as much of that now unfortunately (that I've been a part of at least) His parents weren't in great health so he chose to move closer to help take care of them! Thanks for watching :)

[@jackfrost9433]

Japanese get teacher’s licences for life, irrespective of whether they use them or not - thus, an easy return for Inoue-san

[@Michael_Schlapp]

That interview was cool! I would have liked to see more if I had to change anything. You two seem to have a good rapport. 😷 I feel your pain on this point too haha But great stuff man! I have subscribed and look forward to more!

[@fradysfilms]

Thanks man! I appreciate the support!!

[@Jonny_Karate]

Don't you have to work overtime much at your school?

[@fradysfilms]

Fortunately with the JET Program we have set hours fron 8:30-4:15 pm. Some JETs choose to stay later but for me, as we aren't paid for overtime, I almost leave exactly at 4:15 everyday! However, lots of people work overtime in Japan!

[@Jonny_Karate]

@@fradysfilms Thanks for the reply and thanks for the insightful video

[@igarashishingo]

great vid. Is this your first year as a jet?

[@fradysfilms]

Yes it is! Sorry for the late reply. Been here since April of 2022! Been quite an adventure so far! There was so much waiting for our departure with COVID but finally made it over!!

[@igarashishingo]

@@fradysfilms yo u should do an apartment tour vid

[@fradysfilms]

@@igarashishingo I'm definitely into the idea! I've got some thoughts brewing. I appreciate the suggestion!

[@kokoroouji]

These houses are pretty sweet... "for Japan". Damn, thats low-key kinda mean.

[@fradysfilms]

Definitely didn't mean it that way! Just saying based on the houses I've seen around my area the ones in front of my school are really nice!

[@jackfrost9433]

Jeez, you poor frightened guy - you shouldn’t have to surreptitiously film, like an embarrassed spy