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American University’s School of International Service: Info Session
American University’s School of International Service: Info Session

American University is hosting a virtual info session on Friday, December 5, 2025⁠ at 8:00 PM ET.

Japanese Reading Group: December 2025
Japanese Reading Group: December 2025

Join us on December 5 at 7PM ET to read another essay by Itsuki Hiroyuki from his collection 捨てない生き方 (Living Without Throwing Things Away).

After JET: Turning Your Professional Page 12.11.25
After JET: Turning Your Professional Page 12.11.25

Join us for a session with JET alumni who now recruit for Japanese companies, sharing how they’ve built on their JET experience and found their next path.

Pathways to Becoming a Japanese Language Educator: December 9, 2025
Pathways to Becoming a Japanese Language Educator: December 9, 2025

Join us on Tuesday, Dec 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.

Japan Society of Boston Meets Anise Overton (Fukuoka, 2023-2024)
Japan Society of Boston Meets Anise Overton (Fukuoka, 2023-2024)

This November, Japan Society of Boston featured Anise Overton (Fukuoka, 2023-2024), in their JSB meets JET Alumni series.

Photo of the Month: November 2025
Photo of the Month: November 2025

Our November Photo of the Month comes from Justin Urso (Tokushima, 2006-2007).

November’s Ouchigohan: Tsukune Hot Pot
November’s Ouchigohan: Tsukune Hot Pot

Join JASNC for November’s Ouchigohan - Tsukune Hot Pot taking place Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 6PM ET!

The JET Academic Who Takes on Tough Topics
The JET Academic Who Takes on Tough Topics

Celesté Holmes-Tate says she’s always trying to figure out what she wants to do. She’s certainly done a lot. Celesté has, among other things, organized Black History Month events, obtained a Master’s degree in Japan, and served as a college lecturer. And, oh yeah, she was an ALT in the JET Program for six years in Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture.


The Religion of Anime | November 12, 2025
The Religion of Anime | November 12, 2025

Join us on November 12 from 7-8:30 PM ET for a fascinating deep dive into anime’s cultural roots, emotional impact, and the near “religious” devotion it inspires among fans, featuring Dr. Jolyon Thomas, Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, with special guests Yuri Lowenthal (Shiga, 1993–1995) and Roland Kelts (Osaka, 1998–1999).

Japanese Reading Group: November 2025
Japanese Reading Group: November 2025

Join us on November 7 at 7PM ET to read part of an essay by writer Itsuki Hiroyuki titled なぜかふと心が萎える日に (On Days When I Feel Down For Some Reason).

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🎌 Thank you for joining us!⁠ ⁠ A huge thank-you to everyone who attended “The Religion of Anime” event and to our incredible speakers, Dr. Jolyon Thomas (UPenn), Yuri Lowenthal (Shiga, 1993–95), and Roland Kelts (Osaka, 1998-99) fo
Join USJETAA and Pasona N.A. for a conversation about turning your professional page and exploring whether working for a Japanese company might be the right fit for you.⁠ ⁠ We know those first post-JET career steps can feel overwhelming. This session
📝 Calling Future JETs! ✨⁠ ⁠ Just recently applied to the JET Program or thinking about it in the future? We’d love to hear from you!⁠ ⁠ JETPrep, founded by Aomori JET alum Marti Deyo, has created a short, anonymous survey to better understand
Thinking about teaching Japanese? Don’t miss USJETAA’s upcoming virtual session, Pathways to Becoming a Japanese Language Educator, featuring JET alumni educators and experts from Middlebury Language Schools and the American Association o
Thank you to our fantastic panelists on our JET to HR virtual career panel from last month! We have so many talented JET alumni who are willing to share their time and expertise with fellow JETs to help them succeed.⁠ ⁠ We can't wait to share more ev
🌏 New Episode of Shushoku Café! 💼✨⁠ ⁠ Join our friends Takeshi Yamagishi (QUICK USA) and Kasia (Ikigai Connections) for episode 16: U.S.-Japan Relations, where they explore how the partnership between the two nations shapes business, HR, and
🗾 🎓️ Many JETs and alumni are exploring options to earn their Master’s or PhD in Japan. if this sounds like you, then you should definitely join this webinar on the evening of Nov 17th to learn about the MEXT Scholarship or Monbukagakusho.⁠ ⁠
✨ Calling all current JETs and JTEs! ⁠ ⁠ One of our corporate sponsors, Positive Global Learning (founded by Aomori JET alum Marti Deyo), is gathering input to better understand classroom collaboration and support needs across Japan. ⁠ ⁠ Your voice m

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