Kintsugi is the art of repairing broken items with a dazzling mixture of gold and lacquer, in order to both repair the item but also bring and breathe newfound life into it, and it just so happens that Kellie Petruzzelli is a local JET alumni turned kintsugi artist, who is active in Portland, Oregon.
Interview with Kin and Kuro Read More »
Looking for career advice specific to JET alums? Join us on Tuesday October 20th for our virtual career panel, featuring JET alums and professionals who have worked in both the US and Japan. During this 2-hour session, our panelists will share their career journeys, give advice on finding work both in the US and Japan,
Post-JET Career Panel Read More »
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.
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
Sayonara Picnic, July 11th, 12-3 Pm Read More »
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
JET Programme 40th Anniversary Photo Contest Read More »
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
EVENT REPLAY: JET Adventures, Misadventures and Lessons Learned ft. Sarah Coomber Read More »
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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