Join us on Friday, October 10 at 7 PM ET for our next Japanese Language Coaching session held by Daniel Morales (host of the Japanese Reading Group) and Chris Vasselli (developer of the Nihongo app).

“The days and months are travellers of eternity, just like the years that come and go. For those who pass their lives afloat on boats, or face old age leading horses tight by the bridle, their journeying is life, their journeying is home.”

-Matsuo Basho, Oku no Hosomichi, Translated by Tim Chilcott (The Narrow Road to the Deep North, 2004)

It is with both appreciation and sadness that we share news that Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS), a graduate school of Middlebury College, will conclude its post-graduate programs in 2027 due to financial reasons. USJETAA has been fortunate to enjoy a close and meaningful partnership with MIIS. This impacts our University Partnership with MIIS, which will no longer be active. On behalf of the JET alumni community, we thank MIIS for their long-standing partnership, generosity, and commitment.

Join us Saturday, September 13 at 6pm ET for September’s Ouchigohan — Oyako Donburi!

Join us on September 12 at 7PM ET as we read the blog post 北海道は秋の気配 (Signs of Autumn in Hokkaido). We’ll also explore other posts on the site, so please bring along a sentence you enjoyed to share with the group!

USJETAA is deeply honored to be selected as the beneficiary of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York (JCCI NY) 31st Annual Charity Golf Tournament. We are truly grateful for JCCI NY’s recognition and support to amplify the impact of JETs and JET alumni. We encourage all JET alumni in the area who enjoy golf to participate in this tournament, not only for a day of networking and fun, but also to support the work we do at USJETAA.

Thinking about teaching in Japan or applying for the JET Program? Whether you're just exploring the opportunity or actively preparing your application, join us for a virtual info session on September 16, 2025 @ 8-9:30 PM EST.

This August, Japan Society of Boston featured Annelise Wilp (Saitama, 2018-2020), in their JSB meets JET Alumni series.