In the lead up to the 35th anniversary of the JET Program, join us for a creative program celebrating JET through the success of the alumni. Highlighting the contributions of JETs to the U.S.-Japan community, this variety show brings together the diverse community of JET alumni with snapshots into their experiences with arts, culture, research, and more!

Featuring:

• • The Basics of Sake in 6 Minutes – John Gauntner
  • Influence of Japan on Her Ceramics – Laurel Lukaszewski
  • Introducing Yokai to Marvel Comics – Zack Davisson
  • Filmmaking in Japan – Aaron Woolfolk, director of the Harimaya Bridge, & Jim Gannon, USJETAA Vice Chair
  • The Japanese Beer Industry – Kyoto Brewing founders Paul Speed & Chris Hainge in conversation with beer sommelier Mario Depeine
  • A Look at Japan – InsideJapan Tours
  • Farm Stays in Rural Japan/JET Entrepreneurship in Japan – Derek Yamashita, Hidden Japan
  • Taiko – Kokyo Taiko (Lincoln, Nebraska) & Kawakami Village (Nara, Japan)
  • Japanese American Experiences in Japan – Jane Yamashiro
  • Entrepreneurship and Japanese Business Innovation – Kay Makishi