In May, we will read the short piece 日食記 (Account of the Eclipse) by physicist and essayist Nakaya Ukichiro.

Current JET Amaris Lopez (Ehime, 2022-present) has used the USJETAA microgrant to spark curiosity and multicultural learning through the creation of an English library.

Abstract submissions for the 2024-2025 JETs on Japan publication series is open until June 10th. ⁠

In this Senpai Spotlight, Becca Guttentag (Oita, 2014-2018), Localization Producer at Riot Games, explains what it takes to get started the in game localization industry.

Fujishiro Seiji is a world renowned Japanese kiri-e (paper cutting) artist who uses shadow and light to create whimsical and ethereal images in a delicate dream-like world. His art has the ability to touch lives and inspire many positively for over half a century.

Read about current JET Kianna Shore’s (Gunma) trip to his museum and her thoughts on this prolific artist.

April's Photo of the Month comes to us from Mary Jetter (Yamanashi, 1989-1991).⁠

In April, we will read the short piece 蜻蛉日誌 (Dragonfly Journal) by Toh EnJoe, a contemporary writer of literary and speculative fiction.

In partnership with Japan Society of Boston, USJETAA is proud to share the JSB Meets JET Alumni interview series which explores the JET experience across Japan.

This month, Japan Society of Boston got to know Amaris Lopez (Ehime, 2022-present).