by: Dylan Rhoads (Yamanashi, 1996-1999)

In a thought-provoking essay, JET Program alumni Dylan Rhoads (Yamanashi 1996-1999) reflects on what Americans and others should learn from the respect and value that Japanese culture accords food

“The night is here, come out and dance,” sings the upbeat spin on an old folksong, “Yosakoi, Yosakoi!” Yosakoi has since become the name of Japan’s most spirited festival dance form. . . .

by: Jonathan Brewster (Shiga, 2007-2010) and Anne Hooghart (Shiga, 1989-1990)

As borders closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, educators scrambled to replace U.S.-Japan study abroad programs and in-person exchanges with online programming. Jonathan Brewster and Anne Hooghart detail the online exchanges they have personally overseen.

Arizona State University and Hiroshima Shudo University (HSU) have enjoyed an exchange relationship since 1988.

As borders closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, educators scrambled to replace US-Japan study abroad programs and in-person exchanges with online programming. This highlighted the potential of online education and forever changed US-Japan exchange.

As Osaka and Yoshikawa are unable to visit every English class in Japan, Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) are a fine substitute. . . .

Fourteen essays, seven by former JETs and seven by JTEs (Japanese teachers of English) help to explains the conflicts and their solutions. Read this before applying to become a JET, and then arrive prepared.

In this issue of JETs on Japan, David Boling reflects on how American perceptions of Japan and bilateral trade relations have dramatically shifted over the past four decades.