JET Program Vlog #7b - Clothes - pt 2

In this installment I discuss what to wear to school - what is appropriate and maybe not appropriate, and how to determine what is appropriate for you.

I also mention how I buy clothes, since nothing in Japan fits a guy as big as me.

This is part 2 of 3 - I'll wrap up my thoughts on clothes, including winter clothes, in the next vlog.

Thanks for watching!

-Jason

PS - only about two months to go until you're here in Japan - are you getting excited?? :)

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[LookingGlassInc]

You mentioned that JCPenny ships to Japan, and I was wondering how much on average s&h cost you, since you also mentioned that it wasn't necessarily cheap. By the way, I love your vlog, its both informative and engaging, which is always a bonus :). Thanks!

[myargonauts]

I usually "saved up" and bought a bunch of stuff ($300 to $400 worth of clothes) all at once - and shipping tended to be about $70 for that amount - which is intermediate shipping with a usual wait time of about 2-3 weeks.

[BlanFan2O]

like I said I hope that this program is open when I'm old enough to apply because it seems like an awesome experience. does it seem like it will be around in 6 or 7 years? oh yeah, my hair is really long especially for dudes, do you think that would be ok?

[myargonauts]

hair length shouldn't be a problem

[valakin]

I've asked another American staying in Japan recently but she couldn't answer. Do you know any difficulties faced with getting replacement contacts in Japan? I'm sure I could easily bring enough for a year, but I'm still wondering incase I ended up being there for years.

[myargonauts]

It's always a good idea to keep a bank account/visa account active/open in the US, in case you need to buy things online and have then shipped to Japan, or have a family member/friend ship stuff to you.

I don't wear glasses/contacts, so I can't answer your question. I think KansaiPJ (another J vlogger) wears glasses, so you might ask him.

[EmoSupernova]

Thanks for your reply!

I'll try to refrain dying my hair half pink and half blue. ; )

For the peircing, of course I can take it out, I was just wondering.

Thanks again for your very useful videos!

[myargonauts]

Your hair can be any color you like - but I would think that all the same color is a good choice. (as opposed to half pink and half blue)

My Jr High kids are not allowed to dye their hair, wear makeup or jewelry, etc. But I think they relax that in HS.

Not sure about the tongue piercing - for sure no Japanese teacher would have one. Can you take it out while at work?

[EmoSupernova]

Hello!

I have a question about hair! I'm a girl, so I like dying my hair. No funky colors, it always stays rather normal. I really like having them platinum blonde though, so it might stand out a bit in japan. But I heard even then, hair dying in schools is prohibited, is it true? Also, I have a tongue peircing, we can't see it if I'm talking, but if I laugh or eat it might be visible, would that also be a problem?

Thanks and keep up the good videos!

=)

[myargonauts]

lip piercing not a good idea for school. I don't really know about the tattoo - I've known JETs that have them in visible places and they seem fine. The more discrete you can be about it, the better.