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).

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).

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

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

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.

Curious about a career in human resources? Join us on October 21, 2025 at 7:30 pm ET for JET to HR: Turning Global Experience into People-Focused Careers, a panel exploring how JET alumni can break into the HR field.

For the majority of JETs, their time in Japan lives on through fond memories: bowing on instinct, deciphering kanji-packed paperwork, and forming friendships over cups of green tea and numerous omiyage snacks. But for Nichole Mayfield, the experience didn’t end with a plane ride home.

Join us Saturday, October 18 at 6:00 PM ET for October’s Ouchigohan: Onigiri Action Halloween Bash!