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 invites all JETAA chapters and/or sub-chapters in the US to apply for a small grant (typically ranging from $1,500 to $3,500) to support an innovative event or program that furthers US-Japan relations at the grassroots level. We are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis through October 1, 2026.

Sehar Alam (Hyogo, 2024-2025)

Recent youth-led protests in Nepal, sparked by the government’s attempt to ban social media, have ignited broader debates on digital rights, the lack of economic opportunities, and the future of democracy. This article examines how these protests intersect with the U.S.-Japan partnership and its implications for the Indo-Pacific Strategy.

JETs on Japan: May, 2026

Greg Beck’s first time trying a certain alcoholic beverage wasn’t anything to write home about. But one event devoted to that indelible part of Japanese culture turned out to be a memorable occasion that helped change his life — the Saijō Sake Festival in Hiroshima Prefecture.

USJETAA is looking for writers interested in submitting abstracts to be considered for our 2026-27 cycle of JETs on Japan publications. This is a quarterly publication with articles that focus on JET perspectives of the US-Japan relationship. 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.

Join us on Saturday, May 16 at 6:00 PM ET for May’s Ouchigohan cooking class, where we’ll be making kei-chan yaki, rice with spring peas, and a strawberry matcha latte!

Exclusively for JETAA chapter leadership: Join this professional development workshop on Sun, May 17th. Strengthen communication & alignment within your chapter. Identify what’s slowing your team down. Exchange resources and build bridges with other chapters. Leave with strategies & support to grow your chapter’s impact.

Join us on Friday, May 8 at 8:00 PM ET to read a short story by Oda Sakunosuke titled 蚊帳 (Mosquito Net).