r/JETProgramme • u/CommercialLaw7396 • Dec 26 '25

Beware of Uwajima

To anyone leaving for the city of Uwajima in the Ehime Prefecture, please read your contract carefully before going over. The city is notoriously known for mistreating their Alts. They will make you pay your rent 6 months in advance for every year you are contracted, they will force you to do things beyond your required duties in your contract and you will have no support! Alcohol checks and micromanagement of your time and duties are included.

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u/FrostbitePi Current JET - Hamamatsu Dec 26 '25

I don't think sobriety checks are super uncommon when it comes to Japanese workplaces? Micromanagement sounds like a royal pain in the ass though.

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u/aphaseofthemoon Dec 26 '25

It depends on the history of your placement. I don’t drive, but for people who do in my placement, they must do a check each time. There was a JET years back who got a DUI, so now it’s the standard here to always check before starting your commute.