News & Updates
Maplopo Joins the USJETAA Community!
USJETAA is excited to announce Maplopo as our newest Corporate Sponsor!
Anthony Bianchi: The Councilman Inspiring Change in Inuyama
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…
Japanese Reading Group: June 2025
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.
JET Info Session: June 17, 2025
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.
June’s Ouchigohan Menu: One Pan Meal
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!
Learning Social Norms in Japan Led to a Sociology Career
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
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.
Beyond JET: Linking Japan to Your Next Career
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.