Where were you in Japan as a JET and when?
Nishiaizu, Fukushima Prefecture. 2005-2008.
What sparked your interest in applying for the JET program?
I majored in Japanese literature in college, and when I finished, I wanted an extended period of time to live in Japan to solidify my language skills and experience the culture.
What are some of the things your ...READ MORE »
Where were you in Japan as a JET and when?
I stayed in Miyagi Prefecture (Tohoku/Northeast region) in the town of Karakuwa, located on a peninsula on the outskirts of Kesennuma City, from 8/2009 to 8/2011.
What sparked your interest in applying for the JET program?
During my time at the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) I started taking classes on East Asian history, ...READ MORE »
Mombusho English Fellow (MEF) Program Reunion (MEF is the predecessor of JET) March 19-20, 2022. Richard Mei (MEF, Tokushima-ken, 1981-1982) became the U.S. Consul-General in Osaka last summer and he’d like to host this at the Consul-General residence. Interested? Contact Tim Cook (MEF, Yamaguchi-ken, 1981-1983); professor of English, Iryo Sosei University, Iwaki-shi, Fukushima-ken at cook015@gmail.com.
Inside Japan Tours - Ultimate ...READ MORE »
As part of our partnership with the Japan Society Boston, we are sharing excerpts of interviews with JET alumni on our social media and blog. We will work our way down Japan and share interviews with participants from all 47 prefectures!
Where were you in Japan as a JET and when?
I lived and taught in Odate City, Akita-ken from 2006-2010
What sparked ...READ MORE »
JETAA Chapter Elections
Many chapters hold their annual elections this time of year. If you want to get involved, find your chapter here and check their website for more info.
Mombusho English Fellow (MEF) Program Reunion
(MEF is the predecessor of JET)
Message from Tim Cook (MEF, Yamaguchi-ken, 1981-1983; professor of English, Iryo Sosei University, Iwaki-shi, Fukushima-ken):
It’s great that former JETs have USJETAA to keep everyone ...READ MORE »
As part of our partnership with the Japan Society Boston, we are sharing excerpts of interviews with JET alumni on our social media and blog. We will work our way down Japan and share interviews with participants from all 47 prefectures!
Episode 3: Iwate
Interview with Doug Sikora.
Where were you in Japan as a JET and when?
Iwate-Ken, Ofunato-shi, Sakari-cho. August 1st, 1992 - ...READ MORE »
JET alumni have been busy! This issue is full of alumni news.
Winner of Elgin Heinz Award is JET Alumnus Dan Carolin
Mr. Daniel Carolin (Nagano-ken), Teacher of Japanese Language and English, Kennedy High School - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Co-awardee: Ms. Junko Tanaka, Teacher of Japanese Language, Clarendon Elementary School - San Francisco, California
Dan started his professional career teaching English at a high school in upstate New York. Looking ...READ MORE »
As part of our partnership with the Japan Society Boston, we will be sharing excerpts of interviews with JET alums on our social media and blog! In recognition of the Massachusetts-Hokkaido sister-state relationship, our first interview is with a former JET who was placed in Hokkaido. We will work our way down Japan and share interviews with participants from ...READ MORE »
Official First Look of My Invisible Compass (2021)
My Invincible Compass (2021) is a 5-year documentary following the journeys of Tomoya and other abused, abandoned and neglected children living in institutional care around Japan. Movie made by Matt Miller (Gunma, 2006-2009). Link to video
New JET Streams Spring and Summer 2020
JET Streams ...READ MORE »
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