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Japan Society of Boston Meets Jennifer Sherman (Mie, 2012-2016)
Japan Society of Boston Meets Jennifer Sherman (Mie, 2012-2016)

This December, Japan Society of Boston featured Jennifer Sherman (Mie, 2012-2016), in their JSB meets JET Alumni series.

Cara Lam: From Rural Japan to the World State with Team USA Dragon Boat
Cara Lam: From Rural Japan to the World State with Team USA Dragon Boat

Cara Lam's journey into the JET Program and Japan was inspired by her multicultural upbringings and her undeniable passion for adventure. She credits the JET Program for transforming her sense of adventure into purpose. Representing the United States at the Dragon Boat World Championships in the summer of 2025 in Germany and reconnecting with her former students in Japan, Cara's adventures are still going strong, even after Japan. 

American University’s School of International Service: Info Session
American University’s School of International Service: Info Session

American University is hosting a virtual info session on Friday, December 5, 2025⁠ at 8:00 PM ET.

Japanese Reading Group: December 2025
Japanese Reading Group: December 2025

Join us on December 5 at 7PM ET to read another essay by Itsuki Hiroyuki from his collection 捨てない生き方 (Living Without Throwing Things Away).

After JET: Turning Your Professional Page
After JET: Turning Your Professional Page

Join us for a session with JET alumni who now recruit for Japanese companies, sharing how they’ve built on their JET experience and found their next path on December 11, 2025.

Pathways to Becoming a Japanese Language Educator: December 9, 2025
Pathways to Becoming a Japanese Language Educator: December 9, 2025

Join us on Tuesday, Dec 9th, 7 -8:30pm ET to explore pathways into Japanese language education, from credentialing and certification to navigating career opportunities in K-12 and higher education.

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.


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