JET JOURNAL

Recent JET Journal Posts

Written by JETs across Oregon and Idaho

Interview with Kin and Kuro

October 13, 2026

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.

Matcha Gelato

August 13, 2026

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.

4 Hot Springs in Idaho for When You Miss Onsen

May 19, 2026

Missing onsen? Here are 4 amazing hot springs in Idaho.