Yes. It is the participant’s responsibility to pursue continued employment if they wish to remain in Japan after completing their tenure with the JET Program. Please visit the webpage for the Immigration Bureau of Japan for additional information about restrictions.
The Program offers an annual virtual Career Vision Conference to assist Program participants and alumni in their job search, as well as an Essentials of Job Hunting in Japan Webinar.
To receive proof of JET Program employment, visit the Japan Local Government Center website’s page on JET Certificate of Participation.