I Think I'm Turning Japanese
 
Peter Weber from the Japanese Consulate called me today, and here was the e-mail follow up to that conversation:

As we spoke on the phone earlier today, this email is to confirm that you have been notified and upgraded to a Short-List candidate on the JET Program.  You are now scheduled for placement in a Contracting Organization, which is possible in almost all cases.

That's right, suckas. I'm going to Japan.