About the JET Programme Video Contest 2017

Created as part of the JET Programme 30th anniversary commemorations, the JET Programme Video Contest was first held from October 2015 to August 2016 to showcase the hidden charms of Japan’s local communities as seen through the eyes of current and former JET participants. It resonated with the JET community and garnered 107 submissions over the ‘Spring/Summer’ and ‘Fall/Winter’ periods. As a result of this success, we held the contest again in 2017 to continue promoting communities that utilise the JET Programme.

In 2017, 38 videos were submitted by current and former participants from 11 countries, representing 26 Japanese locales. The videos were judged by a panel of experts on 14 February, 2018, and eight award winners were chosen. The award-winning videos are shown below.

First Prize

Runner Up

Best Idea Award

PR Award

Challenge Award

JET Award

Spirit Award

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