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Japan Society of Boston Meets Anise Overton (Fukuoka, 2023-2024)
Japan Society of Boston Meets Anise Overton (Fukuoka, 2023-2024)

This November, Japan Society of Boston featured Anise Overton (Fukuoka, 2023-2024), in their JSB meets JET Alumni series.

Photo of the Month: November 2025
Photo of the Month: November 2025

Our November Photo of the Month comes from Justin Urso (Tokushima, 2006-2007).

November’s Ouchigohan: Tsukune Hot Pot
November’s Ouchigohan: Tsukune Hot Pot

Join JASNC for November’s Ouchigohan - Tsukune Hot Pot taking place Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 6PM ET!

The JET Academic Who Takes on Tough Topics
The JET Academic Who Takes on Tough Topics

Celesté Holmes-Tate says she’s always trying to figure out what she wants to do. She’s certainly done a lot. Celesté has, among other things, organized Black History Month events, obtained a Master’s degree in Japan, and served as a college lecturer. And, oh yeah, she was an ALT in the JET Program for six years in Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture.


The Religion of Anime | November 12, 2025
The Religion of Anime | November 12, 2025

Join us on November 12 from 7-8:30 PM ET for a fascinating deep dive into anime’s cultural roots, emotional impact, and the near “religious” devotion it inspires among fans, featuring Dr. Jolyon Thomas, Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, with special guests Yuri Lowenthal (Shiga, 1993–1995) and Roland Kelts (Osaka, 1998–1999).

Japanese Reading Group: November 2025
Japanese Reading Group: November 2025

Join us on November 7 at 7PM ET to read part of an essay by writer Itsuki Hiroyuki titled なぜかふと心が萎える日に (On Days When I Feel Down For Some Reason).

Japan Society of Boston Meets Aiya Perrine (Akita, 2022-2024)
Japan Society of Boston Meets Aiya Perrine (Akita, 2022-2024)

This October, Japan Society of Boston featured Aiya Perrine (Akita, 2022-2024), in their JSB meets JET Alumni series.

Photo of the Month: October 2025
Photo of the Month: October 2025

Our Photo of the Month for September comes from Angelinne Moreno (Miyagi, 2025-Present).

USJETAA Welcomes JETPrep as Our Newest JET Alum-Owned Business Sponsor!
USJETAA Welcomes JETPrep as Our Newest JET Alum-Owned Business Sponsor!

USJETAA is excited to welcome JETPrep as our newest JET-Owned Business Sponsor!

Temple University Graduate Program: Scholarship Info Session for JETs
Temple University Graduate Program: Scholarship Info Session for JETs

Temple University Japan is hosting a virtual info session on Saturday, October 25, 2025⁠ at 9:00 AM JT. Register to learn more about scholarship opportunities, the Master in Management program, and the application process.

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📢Final Reminder! Don’t miss Wednesday's deep dive into the religion of anime with Dr. Jolyon Thomas (UPenn) and JET alums Yuri Lowenthal (voice of Sasuke, Naruto) and author Roland Kelts. Explore anime’s cultural roots, emotional impact,
⁠ ⁠ Don't forget to sign up for our next Ouchigohan class on November 16! 🍲✨⁠ ⁠ Join USJETAA and the Japan America Society of North Carolina for a cozy night of Japanese home cooking with TABLE FOR TWO USA. This month, we’re making Tsukune Hot
Meet Anise Overton, a former JET in Fukuoka (2023–2024) and current member of the Japan Society of Boston community! ⁠ ⁠ From savoring Hakata ramen and exploring Dazaifu to watching the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival at dawn, Anise found Fukuoka
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📸 November's photo comes from Justin Urso (Tokushima, 2006–2007), who hosted a wonderful JET community gathering in Northwest Arkansas last month!⁠ ⁠ Alumni from as early as 1993 through 2011 came together at Justin’s home to share stori

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