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JET Dreams: Buying a Second Home in Japan
JET Dreams: Buying a Second Home in Japan

It’s inevitable. JETs get together, they start talking about how much they love and miss Japan, and sooner or later someone says “Wouldn’t it be great to have a place in Japan?” We all get dreamy-eyed and nod. But, what if it wasn’t such a impossibility after all? Join us to explore the dream every JET has- owning a home in Japan! Oct 16 (US) & Oct 17 (JP). See you and your dreams there!

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USJETAA Welcomes JET Alum-Owned Business Corporate Sponsor: Harling Immigration Law
USJETAA Welcomes JET Alum-Owned Business Corporate Sponsor: Harling Immigration Law

USJETAA is extremely proud to welcome Harling Immigration Law as our newest JET Alum-Owned Business Sponsor! Founded by Nick Harling (Mie, 2001–2003), the Charlotte, North Carolina–based firm helps individuals, companies, and organizations navigate the U.S. immigration system.

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2026 JET Application Office Hours for Aspiring JETs
2026 JET Application Office Hours for Aspiring JETs

Getting ready to apply to the JET Program? Have questions about the application process or what makes a strong candidate? Hop into one of our Office Hours to get answers, chat with JET alumni and hear tips from people who’ve been through it.

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Career Coaching Collective: Career Clarity Reset
Career Coaching Collective: Career Clarity Reset

Emily Frank (Hokkaido, 2002–2008) will lead our 2026 Q4 Career Coaching cohort with the theme Career Clarity Reset: Start Where You Are. Who you are matters in your career path and the only one who gets to define your success is you. This workshop series will be especially helpful for recently returned JETs, although Emily has extensive experience working with JETs in all phases of their career journey.

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Japanese Language Coaching: October 2, 2026
Japanese Language Coaching: October 2, 2026

Come join us for our next Japanese coaching session!

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Photo of the Month: September 2026
Photo of the Month: September 2026

Our Photo of the Month for September comes from Anne Hooghart (Shiga, 1989-1990) who returned to her beloved JET furusato!

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JET Info Session: Sept. 24, 2026
JET Info Session: Sept. 24, 2026

We are hosting a virtual JET Info Session on Thursday evening, September 24, 2026. Join us to learn more about this life-changing opportunity or spread the word to anyone you know considering JET!

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A Road to Cultural Ambassadorship: From Manga to the Consulate
A Road to Cultural Ambassadorship: From Manga to the Consulate

As a teenager, Markesia Square started to become deeply enamored with a certain form of pop culture. “In high school, when I was thinking about what I wanted to do with my future, I started to think about what gave me joy,” Square said.

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September Ouchigohan: Otsukimi - お月見
September Ouchigohan: Otsukimi - お月見

Join Table for Two and Japan America Society of Alabama for the next edition of Ouchigohan on September 20th! We’ll be making an Otsukimi themed menu of meatballs, okura pickles and mitarashi dango!

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Unpacking Japan: What You Carry Home
Unpacking Japan: What You Carry Home

Coming home from JET is harder than departing on JET. Join fellow JETs on September 14, 2026 for an honest, interactive session about what you're carrying back, what you left behind and who you are on this side of the JET experience. You are not alone.

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