Japan Society of Boston Meets Anise Overton (Fukuoka, 2023-2024)
In partnership with Japan Society of Boston, USJETAA is proud to share the JSB Meets JET Alumni interview series which explores the JET experience across Japan.
In November of 2025, Japan Society of Boston got to know Anise Overton (Fukuoka, 2023-2024).
How has your connection in relation to Japan changed since living in Japan?
Being in Fukuoka was like finding a new home away from home. I’m about one year out from the end of my time on JET, and I still miss it every day! In that time, I’ve gotten involved with the JET Alumni Associations in both the southeast and southern California, volunteered at Atlanta’s JapanFest, and helped conduct JET interviews. I struggle with learning languages, but I want to continue studying Japanese so that I can return one day!
