Event Recording: Bento Workshop Maki-zushi Edition (Jan 17th, 2026)
Did you miss the Bento Workshop? Watch our video recording from the event now!
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Bento Workshop: Maki-Zushi Edition – January 17th
We are happy to announce the 6th annual Bento Workshop: Maki-zushi edition! Date: January 17th, 2026 at 12:30pm PST/11:30am AKST Location: Zoom & Anchorage, Alaska (full address sent via email after registration) If you’re trying to eat healthier this year or want to learn more about Japanese food, this workshop is for you! Join us
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3rd Annual JETAA Hawaiʻi Halloween Costume Contest (NOW live)
The 3rd Annual JETAA Hawai’i Halloween Costume Contest is live! They’re teaming up once again with our friends at JETAANC for another round of spooky, silly, and creative costumes. Show off your Halloween spirit and join the fun – open to all JET alumni! Click the button below to submit your entry now! Submit Your
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Cozy Craft & Stationary Night
Join us for a cozy evening of crafting, conversation, and community with fellow JET alumni! Bring your own project—embroidery, stationery, origami, knitting, or anything creative—and enjoy a relaxed night together in good company. Date: Friday, October 24 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Rose City Coffee Co. (3370 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202) Click the button below
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(WEBINAR) The Religion of Anime
Join USJETAA and Dr. Jolyon Thomas, Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, for a fascinating deep dive into anime’s cultural roots, emotional impact, and the almost “religious” devotion it inspires among fans. Featuring special guests Yuri Lowenthal (Shiga, 1993-1995) and Roland Kelts (Osaka, 1998-1999). Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just
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Seeking Volunteers for Kumoricon (10/31 to 11/2)
Help Us Spread the Word About the JET Program! We’re currently looking for JET alumni to help us man our booth at Kumoricon and share their experiences with convention-goers who might also be interested in becoming a future JET. We have the following shifts available: Friday, October 31st, One or Two people from 10:00 AM
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(WEBINAR) JET to HR: Turning Global Experience into People-Focused Careers
Join USJETAA and JET alumni career coaches for this free webinar that explores career opportunities in Human Resources. Learn how your JET experience can be a natural fit for this people-focused field. Don’t miss this chance to explore new career paths and connect with fellow alumni. Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7:30-9:00 PM ET
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JET Ski 2025
JETAABC, PNWJETAA, and JETAA Portland welcome you to our ski & snowboard day! We are excited to enjoy a day of snow sports, good food, and fun in the Vancouver, BC area! REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 8! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact rosalie.fordham@gmail.com Please complete the full registration to ensure your
Free Lecture at PSU: “Going from Student to Company Worker” by Haruko Minegishi Cook
Join PSU’s Japanese Studies Department for a free lecture by Haruko Minegishi Cook, of University of Hawaii, as she discusses “the ways in which new employees are socialized through new employee orientation sessions in Japanese companies into acquiring their new identity of ‘shakai-jin’: in other words, how to become ‘mature,’ ‘contributing adults’ in ‘society.’ ”
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Ranald MacDonald 200th Birthday Celebration in Astoria, OR – Trip Report
Earlier this August, JETAA Portland made a visit to Astoria to commemorate Ranald MacDonald’s 200th birthday. Our itinerary started with a visit to the Astoria Column, where there was also a replica of Chief Comcomly’s burial canoe (Comcomly was a very prominent leader of the Chinook tribe, but was also closely related to MacDonald). Our
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