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 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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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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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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