Thanks to Yomu Yomu for continuing to support USJETAA’s Japanese Reading Group with six months of free access to their learning materials!

Join us on Friday, August 15 at 7pm ET to read a short essay called おにぎりの味 (The Taste of Onigiri) by physicist and essayist Nakaya Ukichiro.

Sign up for Maplopo’s JET-Only Cohort taking place this fall!

This July, Japan Society of Boston featured Justin Randall (Hokkaido, 2019-2024), in their JSB meets JET Alumni series.

July’s Photo of the Month comes from Reily Oller (Kyoto, 2022-2023), capturing a moment of her celebrating Tanabata during her time on JET.

This profile of JET alumnus Harry Hill highlights how his early experiences in Japan laid the groundwork for a dynamic career bridging U.S.-Japan relations. From interpreting for local officials to launching successful businesses, Hill turned his time on JET into a lifelong mission. His story highlights the power of building meaningful relationships, embracing challenges, and seeing one's outsider status as a strength.

Join us Saturday, July 19 at 5 PM ET for July’s Ouchigohan — Summer Matsuri Special!

This June, Japan Society of Boston featured Chelsie Blackwell (Kyoto, 2019-2020), in their JSB meets JET Alumni series.