Why is it called an exchange programme?
The JET Programme is an exchange programme on many levels. First, each participant brings their culture to a local community in Japan, helping the geographically isolated country to gain personal contact with peoples of other nations. Second, each participant will learn a great deal about Japan and people and customs here, knowledge that we hope participants will share with their friends and family upon returning home. Many JET participants come to teach, but ultimately they learn much more about Japan and their home country as well.
