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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).

Photo of the Month: October 2025
Photo of the Month: October 2025

Our Photo of the Month for September comes from Angelinne Moreno (Miyagi, 2025-Present).

USJETAA Welcomes JETPrep as Our Newest JET Alum-Owned Business Sponsor!
USJETAA Welcomes JETPrep as Our Newest JET Alum-Owned Business Sponsor!

USJETAA is excited to welcome JETPrep as our newest JET-Owned Business Sponsor!

Temple University Graduate Program: Scholarship Info Session for JETs
Temple University Graduate Program: Scholarship Info Session for JETs

Temple University Japan is hosting a virtual info session on Saturday, October 25, 2025⁠ at 9:00 AM JT. Register to learn more about scholarship opportunities, the Master in Management program, and the application process.

JET to HR: Turning Global Experience into People-Focused Careers
JET to HR: Turning Global Experience into People-Focused Careers

Curious about a career in human resources? Join us on October 21, 2025 at 7:30 pm ET for JET to HR: Turning Global Experience into People-Focused Careers, a panel exploring how JET alumni can break into the HR field.

How Japan’s Chalkboards and Soundboards Formed a Japanese Teacher in the U.S.
How Japan’s Chalkboards and Soundboards Formed a Japanese Teacher in the U.S.

For the majority of JETs, their time in Japan lives on through fond memories: bowing on instinct, deciphering kanji-packed paperwork, and forming friendships over cups of green tea and numerous omiyage snacks. But for Nichole Mayfield, the experience didn’t end with a plane ride home.

October’s Ouchigohan: Onigiri Action Halloween Bash! 
October’s Ouchigohan: Onigiri Action Halloween Bash! 

Join us Saturday, October 18 at 6:00 PM ET for October’s Ouchigohan: Onigiri Action Halloween Bash!

Saskia Rock Consulting becomes USJETAA’s newest JET Alum-Owned Business Sponsor!
Saskia Rock Consulting becomes USJETAA’s newest JET Alum-Owned Business Sponsor!

USJETAA is excited to welcome Saskia Rock Consulting LLC as our newest JET-Owned Business Sponsor!

Photo of the Month: September 2025
Photo of the Month: September 2025

Our Photo of the Month for September comes from Tomas Gonzalez (Kochi, 2024-Present).

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You don't want to miss this one! ⛩️⁠ ⁠ Join USJETAA and Dr. Jolyon Thomas, Associate Professor of Religious Studies at UPenn, for a fascinating deep dive into the world of anime's cultural roots, emotional impact, and the almost “religious&rdqu
Please join the JET Alumni Association of Washington, DC (@JETAADC) on Wednesday, October 29, from 7:00PM-8:30PM EDT for a virtual JET alumni career panel on careers in international education! The alumni panel will feature:⁠ ⁠ ▪️ Michael Saffle, Out
🎯 Thinking about your next career move and in the LA area?⁠ ⁠ Join JETAASC at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles on Sunday, November 2 (12:00–3:30 pm) for a special career event connecting job seekers with Japanese companies! ⁠ ⁠ 💼 Keynote (12:00–
Join us for our November Japanese Reading Group! 📚✨⁠ ⁠ This month, we’ll 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). Together, we’ll explore reflections on everyday emot
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This month, as part of their JSB Meets JET Alumni series, the Japan Society of Boston spotlights Aiya Perrine (Akita, 2022–2024), whose love for Japan began in childhood and deepened through her time teaching in Yurihonjo, Akita.⁠ 🌸⁠ ⁠ From ch
Our good friends, Takeshi Yamagishi (QUICK USA) and Kasia (Ikigai Connections) are back with a new episode of Shushoku Café, this time exploring what it really means to start your entry-level career. 🌱✨⁠ ⁠ Whether you’re job hunting in
Thinking about grad school in Japan after JET? Join us Friday, Oct 24 at 8 PM ET for a free virtual info session with Temple University Japan to learn about their 1-year Master in Management (MiM) program and the JET alumni scholarship (¥400,000

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