If there is one constant within the JET experience, it is the feeling of community. No matter where JETs are placed throughout Japan, if asked about their favorite aspects of the program, you’ll often hear this. But even within the JET Program, community can have many different meanings. Community can be a JET’s placement or small town. It can be their school and the teachers they work with. And, it can be the other JETs in their area. When the JET community enhances the local community, the program is at its best.

A big thank you to Yomu Yomu for their continued support for the JET community by offering six months of free access to their extensive learning materials with code: JETS2025.

Whether you're a regular or just in need of a morning stretch and some fun conversation with fellow alumni, join us for Rajio Taiso every Friday!

We meet every Friday at 8am PT / 11am ET.

This February, Japan Society of Boston featured Jason Sardinha (Kochi, 2011-2016), in their JSB meets JET Alumni series. After spending five years on the JET Program, Jason now works in the city's Tourism Department, where he helps manage their sister city relationship with the US.
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We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with Ouchigohan, a monthly program dedicated to sharing the joy of Japanese home cooking! Through this collaboration, USJETAA members will have the opportunity to learn how to make a new Japanese dish each month.

February’s Photo of the Month comes from Tacara Elliot (Aomori, 2023-2024), enjoying hanami in Hirosaki. Nothing beats springtime under the cherry blossoms! 🌸

USJETAA’s Marco Blasco sat down with Eirene Tran Donohue, screenwriter and JET alumni. In this interview, Eirene shares how her JET and experience abroad shaped her life, her writing process, and shares advice to other creatives about keeping an open and perceptive mind.

USJETAA is offering subsidized, one-on-one career coaching sessions with experienced JET alumni career coaches. Availability is limited to USJETAA members, and appointments will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Limit one coaching session per registrant. $25 for a one-hour session.