Celebration of JET Alumni 2021
A virtual celebration of JET alumni.
October 28 at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
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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:
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- 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
If you’re in the Pacific Northwest, keep an eye on PNW JETAA’s 30th anniversary event: https://pnwjetaa.org/2021/07/pnwjetaas-30th-anniversary-celebration/
