UPenn Graduate School of Education is hosting a virtual info session for JET alumni on financial-aid opportunities and admission processes on Wednesday, Nov 13th, at 7 PM EST.

Zack Davisson (Nara/Osaka 2001-2006) has always been interested in folktales and all manner of spooky things. Maybe it was due to growing up in the United States’ Pacific Northwest reading about Bigfoot, or the time he spent in Scotland, where he became obsessed with local fairy tales and the Loch Ness Monster. But it was Zack’s time in Japan on the JET Program that solidified his love of Japanese yokai and yurei and set him on the path to become the prolific writer he is today.

USJETAA is thrilled to announce Nihongo as a JET-Owned Business Sponsor for the Japanese Reading Group!

Ian Wong (Nagasaki, 2022-2023)

On April 27, 2023, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan gave a speech at the Brookings Institution where he identified two crucial issues facing America: the hollowing out of America’s industrial base, and intensifying competition with China. These challenges, Sullivan argued, called for a rethinking of American domestic and foreign policy. What exactly did Sullivan mean?

JETs on Japan: October, 2024

USJETAA is seeking freelance writers to write and publish monthly articles that showcase and highlight JETs and alumni who are contributing in innovative ways to the US-Japan relationship.

In October, Japan Society of Boston got to know Sarah Yasuda (Tokyo, 2015-2017). The JET program allowed her to connect with her heritage, explore her mother's hometown, and gain valuable teaching experience while fully immersing herself in the culture!

This event will provide valuable insights into the Japanese automotive industry. Connect with professionals working in the field to learn about key career opportunities, industry trends, and effective networking strategies in Kentucky and Michigan, while also exploring broader national opportunities in this dynamic sector.

October's Photo of the Month comes to us from Reid Efthymiou (Fukushima, 2024-Present).