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Useful Links
We've amassed a large number of links, from the websites of other prefecture JETs to various English teaching sites, as well as some local information sites.
If you would like to submit a link, change your link, or find a broken link, please contact webmaster@ibarakijets.org
First of all, the three sets of numbers you should put to memory:
- Police - 110
- Fire - 119
- Ambulance - 119
| Sites for Foreigners in Japan |
JET-Related |
| JETSET Japan |
Lifestyle and community website serving the needs of the members of JETs in Japan |
| Zone 81 |
Interactive train map and schedule planner for JR and private trains IN ENGLISH (including charges). The site also has a number of subway and network maps in English and also an J-E-J translator that can do whole web pages. |
| The Truth about JET |
Opinion on life in Japan as an Assistant English Teacher on The JET Programme |
| JET Blacklist |
Bushwhacked by your BOE? Cheated by CLAIR? Shafted by your Supervisor? Let the your successors and future JET applicants know anonymously |
| Self-Harm Info for JETs |
Info and counseling contacts for people who self-harm |
| JET-Ring |
A website ring/list of JET websites |
Special Interests |
| The Big Daikon |
Place for past, present and future JETs to meet, chat, discuss issues, share problems and solutions and to relax |
| F*cked Gaijin |
Articles and forums about being a gaijin in Japan |
| The Foreigner |
Monthly news, feature and photo magazine about living, working and travelling in Japan |
| Gerd Knapper |
Prestigious ceramic artist's site from Tarosaka Studios in Daigo Town |
| Paper Latern |
Tokyo and Yokohama information for visitors and tourists |
| The Quirky Japan Website |
Cool site with random info on rules for the young yakuza, the Meguro Parasite Museum, elevator girls, love hotels, etc. |
| Been in Japan Too Long |
You know you've been in Japan too long when... |
| English Resource / Teaching Sites |
| Genki English |
Geared toward elementary students. ESL games, songs and ideas to make your lessons even better! |
| Japander |
Teaching ideas from New Horizons and Sunshine by an Ibaraki ALT |
| Lets Japan |
Forums and articles on teaching and experiences in Japan |
| Ohayo Sensei |
Newsletter for teaching jobs in Japan |
| Teaching in Japan |
Good resource for ESL, ELT, EFL, TEFL, ETJ, etc. |
| Dave's ESL Cafe |
Huge database of jobs, forums, ideas, and help for ESL teachers |
| Mark's ESL |
More on ESL activities, resources, worksheets, etc. |
| Three Wise Monkeys |
Teaching activities by Tochigi JETs |
| 1-Language |
Learn English as a second language online |
| English Job Maze |
ESL job and teacher advertisements |
| ELT Calendar |
Workshops, seminars and conferences for language teachers in Japan |
| Word Find / Puzzle Builder |
Popular site for making quick word and puzzle games |
| Teaching Fish |
Free ESL games, activities, etc. |
| Boggle's World |
TEFL, ESL resource site for elementary and jr. high teachers |
| A4ESL |
Over 1,000 activities for ESL |
| EFL4U |
Downloadable lesson plans |
| Many Things |
Large collection of study materials for ESL |
| Teacher's Pet |
Online shopping site for teaching materials and resources |
| Enchanted Learning |
Good resource for printables, games, holiday info, flags, etc. |
| Web English Teacher |
Grammer points, mechanics, usage tips, etc. |
| Mister Harold |
Database of jokes, riddles |
| Microsoft Clipart |
Free collection of essential clipart, templates, and more |
| Christmas Clipart |
Collection for Christmas |
| Valentine's Day Clipart |
Collection for Valentine's Day |
| Fairy Tale Scripts |
Archive of various plays which can be edited to fit your classes |
| Foods / Books / Videos / Home Deliveries |
| The Flying Pig |
Japan's CostCo online. Home delivery of various foods, electronics, beauty, home and garden, books, etc. |
| Kansai Consumer's Club |
Online natural foods catalogue. Home delivery of 1000 products, including organic, veggie foods, seasonal sets, also natural remedies, soaps etc. |
| The Foreign Buyer's Club |
Groceries, books, videos, etc. and catalogue download for home delivery |
| Tengu Brands |
Based in Saitama, ship all over Japan |
| Utilities: Telephone, TV, Internet |
Telephone Service |
| NTT |
Largest telephone service provider in Japan |
| KDDI |
International calling service, telephone cards, discount plans |
Mobile Phone Service |
| DoCoMo |
NTT mobile service |
| Vodafone |
Vodafone mobile service |
| Tu-ka |
KDDI mobile service |
| AU |
KDDI mobile service |
Television Service |
| NHK |
Japan Broadcasting Corporation |
| NHK BS |
NHK cable satellite TV |
| Sky Perfect |
Satellite TV, good options and service packs, especially during World Cup, World Series, NBA Finals, etc. |
Internet Service |
| OCN |
Open Computer Network |
| GOL |
Global Online Japan |
| DION |
By KDDI |
| Asahi-Net |
Offers discounts for JETs |
| JENS |
AT&T subsidary |
| Bricks ISDN |
ADSL and ISDN services |
| Yahoo BB |
fastest BroadBand service |
| Travel |
By Car |
| Japan Highway Calculator |
Find out the cost and travel time anywhere along Japan's expensive highways |
| MapFan |
Generates driving maps throughout Japan |
By Bus |
| Narita Airport Roseliner |
To and from Narita Airport, with stops around the Mito area |
| Narita Airport NATTs |
To and from Narita Airport, with stops around the Tsukuba / Tsuchiura area |
| Highway Bus |
Bus service between Tokyo and Mito |
By Train |
| JR East |
Ticket information, station maps, rail passes, airport access, etc. |
| Seishun 18 Kippu |
5 day unlimited train travel, seasonal ticket |
| Hyperdia Japan |
Train schedules, fares, times |
| Jourdan Traffic Guide |
Train schedules, fares |
| Eki-Net Reservations Online |
Shinkansen, Narita Express tickets |
| Fresh & Super Hitachi Express |
Express train service from Ueno Station in Tokyo to Mito, with stops along the way |
By Ferry |
| Higashi Nihon Ferry |
Ferry service from Oarai Port to Aomori and Hokkaido ports |
By Airplane (Domestic) |
| JAL |
Japan Airlines |
| ANA |
All Nippon Airlines |
| JAS |
Japan Air Systems |
Travel Companies |
| JTB |
Offers English tours to Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, Hokkaido, Tokyo, etc. |
| No. 1 Travel |
English speaking service, offers occasional discounts for JETs |
| Expedia |
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| Travelocity |
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| Orbitz |
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| Priceline |
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| Concerts / Movie Showtimes |
Concerts |
| Mito Concerts |
Art Tower Mito presents the Mito Symphony, and various other performing artists |
| Tokyo Metropolis: Upcoming Concerts |
Online mag with the latest Tokyo happenings. Get a paper copy outside the Virgin Records Store, Mito Marui, 7th floor |
| Pollstar.com |
Get up-to-date concert and venue info |
Movies |
Quicklinks |
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| Tsukuba Cineplex |
address: shimobara 370-1 (inside Tsukuba YOU World, 3min drive from Sakura Tsuchiura IC, 10min drive from Arakawaoki St, 15min drive from Tsuchiura St.)
tel: 0298-39-5600
late show 1,200 / ladies day wed. 1,000
adult 1,800 / student 1,500 / children 1,000 / senior 1,000
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| Mito Theatre Seiyu |
address: san no maru 1-1-12 (1min. walk from Mito St. North Exit)
tel: 029-231-4000
adult 1,800 / high school 1,400 / jr. high 1,200 / children & senior 1,000
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| Mito Lido Cinema * |
(15min from Mito St. North Exit)
after 7pm 1000 / 1st of each month 1,000
student day wed. 1,000
ladies day fri. 1,000 / mens day mon. 1,000
adult 1,800 / student 1,500 / children 1,000
parking ticket 200yen off
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| Mito Touei Cinema 1&2 * |
(5min from Mito St. North Exit)
1st of each month 1,000
adult 1,800 / student 1,500 / children 1,000
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| Tsuchiura Central Cinema |
address: ichikawa guchi 1-11-5 (5min. walk from Tsuchiura St. West Exit)
tel: 0298-21-1554
adult 1,800 / high school 1,500 / jr. high 1,300 / children 1,000
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| Tsuchiura Picadilly Theatre |
address: chuo 2-5-1 (10min. walk from Tsuchiura St., near Urala)
tel: 0298-22-6661
adult 1,700 / student 1,400
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| Tsuchiura Easter * |
(10min walk from Tsuchiura St. West Exit)
ladies day fri. 1,000 / mens day wed. 1,000
after 7pm 1000 / 1st of each month 1,000
adult 1,700 / student 1,400 / children 1,000
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| Hitachi Cinefesta * |
(3min from Hitachi St.West Exit)
ladies day wed. 1,000 / 1st of each month 1,000
late show 200yen off
adult 1,700 / student 1,500 / children 1,000
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| Hitachi Central Gekijou* |
(15min walk from Hitachi St. Central Exit)
late show 1,000 / ladies day tues. 1,000
1st of each month 1,000
adult 1,700 / student 1,500 / children 1,000
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| Sougakan 1 & 2 * |
(15min walk from Hitachi St. Central Exit)
late show 1,000 / ladies day tues. 1,000
1st of each month 1,000
adult 1,700 / student 1,500 / children 1,000
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| Isetan Eiga Gekijou * |
(take the bus from Hitachi St. Central Exit, get off at "jouyou ginkou mae" walk east 2min)
late show 1,000 / ladies day wed. 1,000
adult 1,700 / student 1,400 / children 1,000
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| Ryugasaki Cinema Paradise* |
(3min walk from Ryugasaki St.)
1st of each month 1,000 / ladies day fri. 1,000
adult 1,700 / student 1,400 / children 1,000
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| Shimodate Cinema 1* |
(2min walk north from Shimodate St. North Exit)
1st of each month 1,000 / ladies day wed. 1,000
adult 1,800 / student 1,500 / children 1,000
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| Shimodate Gekijo/ Shimodate Milano-za, Shimodate Oscar* |
(2min walk north from Shimodate St. North Exit)
1st of each month 1,000 / parking 300yen off
adult 1,800 / student 1,500 / children 1,000
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| Koga Kouei Kaikan* |
3min east from Koga St. East Exit)
1st of each month 1,000 / after 7pm 1,000yen
adult 1,800 / children 1,000
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| Ishioka Palette Cinema* |
(take a bus from Ishioka St. and get of at Higashi Shougakkou-mae)
Jusco Card Thurs. 1,000
adult 1,600 / student 1,300 / children 1,000
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| Iwai Cinema Sunshine* |
(take a bus from Tobu Noda Line Atago St. towards Iwai shakou, get of at haraguchi, 3min. walk towards Maruetsu)
1st of each month 1,000 / ladies day wed. 1,000
after 8:30pm 1,000yen
adult 1,700 / student 1,400 / children 1,000
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| Kasama Pore Pore Hall* |
(20min North from Kasama St.)
1st of each month 1,000
ladies day mon. 1,000 / mens day wed. 1,000
adult 1,700 / student 1,400 / children 1,000
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| Hokota-za* |
(3min walk from Hokota St. East)
adult 1,200 / student 1,100 / children 800
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| Kamisu Gin'ei* |
(Take bus from Kashima Jingu and get of at Hiraizumi, walk for 5min)
no screenings wednesdays
this theatre also screens pornography
adult 1,700 / student 1,300 / children 1,000
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| Fiss Sakai Cinema* |
(Take bus from Tobu Isezaki Line Tobu Doubutsu Kouen St. 35min towards Sakai Shakou and get off at Sakai Yakuba Iriguchi - walk for 2min next to town hall)
ladies day fri. 1,000
adult 1,700 / children 1,000 |
*thanks to Sarah Stark, CIR |
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