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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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
⛷️ JETAA Portland, PNWJETAA, and JETAABC welcome you to our ski & snowboard event! We are excited to enjoy a weekend of snow sports, good food, and fun in the Portland area! Please see full details below: Schedule Overview While our day of winter activities on Sunday, February 18th is the main event, we have
We are excited to announce our fourth JETAA Bento Workshop co-hosted by JETAA Portland, JETAABC and AKJETAA on January 28, 2024 at 1pm PST/12 pm AKST. The focus of the workshop will be onigiris (japanese riceballs). The event will be hosted virtually and in-person simultaneously. For those in the Metro Vancouver area or in the
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With 2023 coming to a close, we would like to invite you and any loved ones to join us at this year’s JETAAPDX Bounenkai! If you’re looking for great food and great conversation, please join us and reserve your spot at the Bounenkai. Please see the following information on how to reserve your spot. Where:
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Join us for games in Japanese, all levels welcome. Where: Mo Cha Tea House12520 SW Farmington Rd. (Beaverton)Who: Anyone who wants to speak some Nihongo!What: Buy your own drinks, JETAA PDX will order some munchies for participants. What is J-Kaiwa?J-Kaiwa stands for Japanese conversation, and it’s a monthly event open to all members of the
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We want to hear from you: what activities interest you? What can JETAA Portland do for you? Our new fiscal year starts soon and grant applications are on the horizon, so now’s the time to ask! Want to participate but not really sure what we’re about? Interested in fluffing your resume as an activity Chair
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JETAA Portland, with JETAABC, is excited to present a third Bento Workshop led by Amanda Oumiya from K&L Bentos on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 11:00 am over Zoom. Anyone and everyone is welcome to join and learn! Amanda has been our trusted Bento Workshop leader the past couple times and it has been such
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Where: Lucky Labrador Beer Hall – QUIMBY 1945, NW Quimby St, Portland, OR 97209Who: Anyone who wants to speak some Nihongo!What: Buy your own drinks, JETAA PDX will order some munchies for participants. Our Japanese conversation table is making a comeback in-person! Friends of JETs in addition to JET alumni are always welcome. We’re excited