In the lead up to the 35th anniversary of the JET Program, join USJETAA for this 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! The program is generously funded by the Japan Foundation CGP and Japan Local Government Center CLAIR New York.

Featuring:

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