Exclusively for JETAA chapter leadership: Join this professional development workshop on Sun, May 17th. Strengthen communication & alignment within your chapter. Identify what’s slowing your team down. Exchange resources and build bridges with other chapters. Leave with strategies & support to grow your chapter’s impact.

USJETAA is looking for writers interested in submitting abstracts to be considered for our 2026-27 cycle of JETs on Japan publications. This is a quarterly publication with articles that focus on JET perspectives of the US-Japan relationship. We encourage JET alumni to draw upon their work in different fields to contribute to a deeper understanding of US-Japan relations, while also elevating the visibility of exceptional alumni.

Join us on Friday, May 8 at 8:00 PM ET to read a short story by Oda Sakunosuke titled 蚊帳 (Mosquito Net).

Sign up to become a JET Senpai Mentor! Help this year’s cohort of departing JETs prepare for their upcoming JET adventure. As a mentor, you'll connect with them on Discord and join twice-monthly Hanashi-kai sessions to offer your guidance. Be the mentor you wish you had and support the next generation of JETs!

Our Photo of the Month for April comes from Diana Leanos (Gunma, 2024-Present). 

Celebrate spring on Saturday, April 25th at 5:00 PM ET by learning how to make Salmon Takikomi Gohan, Miso Broccolini, and Mitarashi Dango.

Whether you're mid-contract, freshly off JET, currently navigating life in Japan or an alum considering returning, you're not alone. More JET alums than ever are choosing to put down roots in Japan, but the reality of making that work? Not always talked about openly.

That's exactly what this series is for. Throughout April, USJETAA and JETAA Tokyo offer a 3-part series covering key aspects of living and working in Japan post-JET. Join one or all discussions in the series. We’ve got you.

Join us on Tues, April 21 at 7pm ET / Wed, April 22 at 8am JT to explore pathways into Japanese language education, from credentialing and certification to navigating careers in K-12 and higher education.