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Photo of the Month: March 2025
Photo of the Month: March 2025

March’s Photo of the Month comes from Victoria White (Shizuoka, 2001-2004), who captured this vibrant moment at a temple with a stunning ginkgo tree in the background during her trip to Japan last fall. 🍂

Japan Society of Boston Meets Lillian Wies (Saga, 2012-2013)
Japan Society of Boston Meets Lillian Wies (Saga, 2012-2013)

This March, Japan Society of Boston featured Lillian Wies (Saga, 2012-2013), in their JSB meets JET Alumni series. Lillian shared how her time in Saga shaped her career path, leading to a PhD in Japanese art history and roles at top museums, including the Harvard Art Museums, where she’s currently the Gregory and Maria Henderson Curatorial Fellow.

Pathways to Becoming a Japanese Language Educator
Pathways to Becoming a Japanese Language Educator

Join us on Friday, May 9th, 7 -8:30pm ET to explore pathways into Japanese language education, from credentialing and certification to navigating career opportunities in K-12 and higher education.

Discover the World of Kabuki with Nakamura Hashigo
Discover the World of Kabuki with Nakamura Hashigo

Join us on Friday, April 18 from 7-8:30pm ET for a discussion and demonstration of one of Japan’s most iconic performing art forms along with an inside peak at the makeup application process.

JET Info Session: April 9, 2025
JET Info Session: April 9, 2025

Thinking about teaching in Japan or applying for the JET Program? Whether you're just exploring the opportunity or actively preparing your application, join us for a virtual info session on April 9, 2025, at 8:00 PM EST.

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Join #USJETAA and Japan-America Society of Houston for the March edition of Ouchigohan!, a fun, family-friendly online Japanese cooking class.⁠ ⁠ 🌱This month’s dish: korokke (コロッケ)—crispy, golden potato croquettes perfect for picnic seas
Today is Shunbun no Hi (Spring Equinox) in Japan! 🍡🌸⁠ ⁠ Shunbun no Hi (春分の日) marks the official shift to spring in Japan, a time to reflect on nature’s beauty and seasonal transitions. Traditionally, people visit family graves and enjoy sprin
Our Photo of the Month comes from Victoria White (Shizuoka, 2001-2004), who returned to Japan for vacation with her family and friends. ⁠ ⁠ Want to be featured in a future Photo of the Month? Submit your photo using the link in our bio!⁠ ⁠ ーーーーーーーーーー
This month, the Japan Society of Boston featured Lillian Wies (Saga, 2012-2013) in their JSB Meets JET Alumni series!⁠ ⁠ After her time on JET teaching in Karatsu, Lillian pursued her passion for Japanese art history, earning an MA and PhD and workin
It's not often that many of USJETAA's contributing team members are able to connect in person since we are disbursed across the nation. But recently Julia (Programs Coordinator), Peter (Database Mgr), Ashley (Graphic Designer) and Jessyca (Executive
Are you considering your next career move?⁠ ⁠ Navigating your career after JET can be challenging, but Shushoku Café No.4 by our friends Kasia @ikigaiconnections and Takeshi @teamquickusa breaks it down in a way that’s easy to understand
🗣️For #JETs and friends only! Our friends at Maplopo are running a SPRING JETs +1 Program! Tomorrow is the last day to apply.⁠ ⁠ This is a chance to level up your Japanese AND share the opportunity with a friend! ⁠ ⁠ 🈷️ Here’s how Maplopo's +

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