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Category Archives: JET Alumni

Interview: Ciara Jacques – Miyagi (2021 – 2022)

Posted by Jim Gannon

Where were you in Japan as a JET and when? I was placed in Minamisanriku in Miyagi prefecture, from 2021 to 2022. It’s a small town on Japan’s northeastern coast, about half an hour south of Kesennuma and an hour and a half from Sendai, Miyagi’s largest city.   What sparked your interest in applying for the JET program? Mostly my time ...READ MORE »

Posted in Alumni Interview Series, JET Alumni |

Interview: Ryan Hata – Tottori (2014 – 2017)

Posted by Jim Gannon

Where were you in Japan as a JET and when? I was an ALT in the least populated prefecture, Tottori from 2014-2017. I commuted about an hour by train from Tottori City to an even smaller town of Aoya and taught at Aoya Senior High School five days a week.   What sparked your interest in applying for the JET program? I’m part ...READ MORE »

Posted in Alumni Interview Series, JET Alumni, Uncategorized |

Interview: Carlton Fischer – Okinawa (2015 – 2019)

Posted by James Elder

  Where were you in Japan as a JET and when? The JET Program sent me to Nakijin Village in Northern Okinawa from 2015-2019   What sparked your interest in applying for the JET program? As a high schooler, I was very fortunate to attend a school where 1/4 of the students were studying abroad primarily from Asian countries. Of the 100 international students, about ...READ MORE »

Posted in Alumni Interview Series, JET Alumni, Uncategorized |

JET & JET Alumni Highlights – February 2022

Posted by Jessyca Livingston

Regional Women in Leadership with Jessica Cork (Hiroshima, 1997-2000) Check out the recording of the Regional Women in Leadership webinar organized by the U.S.-Japan Council. Hosted by Masami Izumida Tyson, the program features Jessica Kennett Cork, (Vice President of Community Engagement and Corporate Communications of YKK Corporation of America) Nozomi Morgan (CEO and founder of Michiki Morgan Worldwide), Maki Futami (Managing ...READ MORE »

Posted in Alumni Highlights, JET Alumni | Tagged JET Alumni, JET alumni news |

Interview: Stephanie Balakrishnan – Kyotanabe, Kyoto (2015-2017)

Posted by Jessyca Livingston

Where were you in Japan as a JET and when? I was placed as an ALT in Kyotanabe, Kyoto Prefecture, from 2015-2017. I was very fortunate to have been placed in Kyoto, with its rich history and culture. Kyotanabe is located to the south of Kyoto, about 20 minutes away from the city by express train. What sparked your interest in applying ...READ MORE »

Posted in Alumni Interview Series, JET Alumni | Tagged JET Alumni, JET alumni interview series, JSB Interview Series |

Interview: Lynn Miyauchi – Obama, Fukui (1990-1993)

Posted by Jessyca Livingston

Where were you in Japan as a JET and when? I was assigned to Obama City in Fukui Prefecture. Nestled between lush green mountains and the Sea of Japan, Obama was a great rural location. As a prefectural JET, I also taught in the neighboring town of Ōi and Natashō Village during an era, when JETs from English speaking countries were ...READ MORE »

Posted in Alumni Interview Series, JET Alumni | Tagged JET Interview, JET interview Series |

JET Alumni Highlights – November 2021

Posted by Jessyca Livingston

Van Milton on Tourism in Kyoto In this interview Van Milton (Okayama, 2008-2013) he shares insights into travel and tourism, both post COVID and in general, along with his experience living in Japan. Get to Know Megan Doi (Yamanashi-ken, 2013-2017) of Great Lakes JETAA Megan has a Master’s in International Education Management and is currently working at ...READ MORE »

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Episode 21: Interview with Jayson Madara (Nara-ken, 2015-2019)

Posted by Jessyca Livingston

Where were you in Japan as a JET and when? I was placed as an ALT in Shimokitayama Village, Nara Prefecture, from 2015 to 2017. Shimokita has a population of a little less than a thousand people, and is located in the far southeastern corner of the prefecture, right next to Kumano City in Mie. It’s far from everything and way ...READ MORE »

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Episode 19: Interview with Liz Brailsford (Niigata-ken, 2004-07)

Posted by Jessyca Livingston

Where were you in Japan as a JET and when? I was an ALT in Joetsu-shi (prefectural high school ALT for two years) and Myoko Kogen (municipal junior high school ALT for one year) in Niigata 2004-2007.   What sparked your interest in applying for the JET program? The opportunity to travel, experience the wonderful culture and food of Japan, and to see ...READ MORE »

Posted in Alumni Interview Series, JET Alumni | Tagged Alumni Interview Series, JET alumni interview series |

Episode 18: Interview with George Rose (Soma-shi, Fukushima-ken, 1989-1991)

Posted by Jessyca Livingston

Where were you in Japan as a JET and when? I lived in Soma-shi, Fukushima-ken from 1989-91. What sparked your interest in applying for the JET program? I had a couple of friends from college already on the JET Program and one of my best friends was getting ready to move to Japan.  One night over a couple of beers he asked “Why ...READ MORE »

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