By Michaela Duffey Sapporo, Hokkaido, 2017-2018 If you love matcha ice cream, you’ll love Matcha Gelato! Matcha Gelato is a Japanese family-owned business making small-batch gelato from premium Kyoto Uji Matcha and other seasonal ingredients. Opened only a few months ago, they have already seen their matcha gelato become a huge hit at the Vancouver […]
Join us as we celebrate and send off this year’s new JETs before they depart for Japan! Come chat with the new JETs and offer your advice, reminisce about your own JET adventures and hang out with other fellow alums. Sign up for the potluck here and let us know what you’ll be bringing. *Please note that this
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Do you have memories from your time of the JET Programme that you would like to share? To celebrate the JET Programme’s 40th anniversary, CLAIR is holding a special photo contest! We invite all current and former JET Programme participants to enter their unique photos taken during their time on the programme! Submission Period: May
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Missing onsen? Here are 4 amazing hot springs in Idaho.
4 Hot Springs in Idaho for When You Miss Onsen Read More »
On April 26th, 2026, JET alum Sarah Coomber (’94-’96, Yamaguchi) shared her experience of trading out a wrecked Minnesota life for two years in an isolated area of rural Japan. As she writes in her memoir, The Same Moon: A Young Woman’s Season of Entanglements in Rural Japan, “expectations often collide with reality, but challenges
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Officer Elections 2026 – 2027 If you’re a JET alumni, please consider becoming an officer for the alumni association! This is your chance to influence the events and guide the networking and cultural activities organized by the association. Positions available include President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Additionally, we offer various unelected event lead and task lead roles for members
Elections 2026 – Be a Part of the JETAA Board! Read More »
Did you miss the Bento Workshop? Watch our video recording from the event now!
Event Recording: Bento Workshop Maki-zushi Edition (Jan 17th, 2026) Read More »
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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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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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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