Anthony Bianchi is the first American-born person to hold public office in Japan. In 2003 he was elected to the Inuyama City Council winning the most votes in history. This unpredictable and surprising event was a culmination of his devotion to community, empathetic nature and his staunch, stubborn sense of justice.

Speaking to Anthony, he isn't what you would expect a politician to be…

Join us on Friday, June 13 at 7:00 PM ET to read and discuss an excerpt from Miki Kiyoshi’s essay 死について (On Death), exploring the philosopher’s reflections on mortality.

Thinking about teaching in Japan or applying for the JET Program? Whether you're just exploring the opportunity or actively preparing your application, join us for a virtual info session on June 17, 2025 @ 8-9:30 PM EST.

Join us Saturday, June 7 at 5 PM EDT for June’s Ouchigohan. Learn to cook a healthy One Pan Meal with a main dish, sides, and dessert using the parchment steaming method!

Kennedy acknowledged that it took awhile to understand the value of living in two cultural contexts that differed from the context they grew up in. “I think the moment this was most stark is when I moved back to the states and realized that what I expected as natural had changed: I expected people to be on time all the time, to take off their shoes at the door, for trains and buses to work well and be clean…

Congratulations to JET/MEF alum, Leonard Schoppa (Kumamoto, 1984-1985),for being awarded the prestigious imperial decoration, the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon, in recognition of his academic contributions and his work to strengthen US-Japan relations.

Explore U.S. job opportunities after JET in this virtual event with Pasona, covering industries, job search tips, and how to leverage your experience for career success.

USJETAA is looking for writers interested in submitting abstracts to be considered for our 2025-26 cycle of JETs on Japan publications. This is a quarterly publication with articles that focus on JET perspectives on US-Japan relations. 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.