Misha Husic (Hyogo, 2021-present)

Restaurants, cafes, and similar establishments are some of the easiest and most common ways to experience and directly engage with countless cultures different from your own, whether you’re travelling abroad or just exploring new places in your hometown. This is, of course, true for Japan as well.

Jayson Vosz (Kochi, 1995-1997)

For our author and JET alum turned Buddhist monk, Jayson Vosz (Kochi, 1995-1997), Zen Buddhism became the vehicle to truly know and understand Japan for what it is. This JETs on Japan article focuses on his belief that with deeper knowledge and understanding of Zen Buddhism, comes an opportunity to further Japan-U.S. relations.

JETs on Japan: April, 2024

Finlay McBride (Kagoshima, 2023 - present)

Teaching. . . has taught me more than I could have possibly imagined. It’s forced me to reconsider how I previously perceived education, to reflect on my own experiences at school, and to rethink my definition of a good learner.

by Angelique Magistrello (Aichi, 2023-present)

In Japanese learning, you often hear about the huge gap between JLPT N3 and N2. I believe this gap is also due to the intermediate plateau to some extent, and it shows the struggle that many face in making the transition from intermediate to advanced Japanese.

Join us for our Career Ascent career development seminars and networking events.

These are specifically designed for professionals and career changers. They offer a valuable opportunity to enhance career-building skills and expand your professional network.

Attend one or both of the two professional-oriented webinars to level up your career aspirations with actionable insights from industry leaders. Then connect with career experts and fellow JET alums through a structured, intimate virtual networking session.

Programs & Membership Coordinator
Application Deadline: March 25, 2024

USJETAA seeks a well-organized, detail-oriented individual with exceptional writing and editing skills to join our team as the next Programs & Membership Coordinator. This person should enjoy relationship building, and creating and executing events/programs.

Christopher Dedrick R. Conwi (Kagoshima, 2023-present)

“As an animal lover, coming home to an empty apartment that didn’t allow pets was a bit of an adjustment.“

Read about current JET Christopher Dedrick R. Conwi’s experience volunteering at an animal shelter/cat cafe.

In March, we'll read the second half of the story 鶴の笛 (The Crane's Flute) by well known writer Hayashi Fumiko, who is often considered to be in the canon of feminist literature in Japan.