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. See the Immigration Bureau of Japan for additional information about restrictions.
The Program offers an After-JET Conference each year in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka to assist Program participants in their job search.
To receive proof of JET Program employment, visit the Japan Local Government Center website’s page on JET Certificate of Participation.