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Japanese Reading Group: February 2026
Japanese Reading Group: February 2026

Join us on Friday, February 6 at 7:00 PM ET to read an essay by contemporary essayist Hanamae Yuka.

Japan Society of Boston Meets Allen Wan (Ishikawa, 1990-1992)
Japan Society of Boston Meets Allen Wan (Ishikawa, 1990-1992)

This January, Japan Society of Boston featured Allen Wan (Ishikawa, 1990-1992), in their JSB meets JET Alumni series.

January’s Ouchigohan: Gyoza and Goyza Nabe Hot Pot
January’s Ouchigohan: Gyoza and Goyza Nabe Hot Pot

Join us on Saturday, January 24 at 6:00 PM ET to learn how to make gyoza and nabe!

Photo of the Month: January 2026
Photo of the Month: January 2026

Our January Photo of the Month comes from Annabel Baker-Sullivan (Hokkaido 2018-2020).

The All-Around Professional Bringing Omotenashi to Texas
The All-Around Professional Bringing Omotenashi to Texas

A 15-year-old Carlo Capua wasn’t thrilled when his mother suggested he try a program one summer that was mentioned in a certain pamphlet that arrived at their house. “I said, ‘Mom, that sounds terrible. I wanna go play sports — baseball or soccer.’” Capua, a native of Fort Worth, Texas, stated. “And she said, ‘Just give it a shot. It’s just two weeks over the summer. I think you’ll enjoy it.’”

Eigo Ganbare Joins USJETAA as a JET Alum-Owned Business Sponsor
Eigo Ganbare Joins USJETAA as a JET Alum-Owned Business Sponsor

USJETAA is excited to welcome Eigo Ganbare as our newest JET Alum-Owned Business Sponsor!

Japanese Reading Group: January 2026
Japanese Reading Group: January 2026

Join us on January 9 at 7:00 PM ET for our first reading of 2026! We will be reading Diary of a Boy’s New Year by Ogawa Mimei, a well known writer of children’s stories and fairy tales.

Career Coaching Collective: The AI Career Advantage 
Career Coaching Collective: The AI Career Advantage 

Our newest professional development program!

Japanese Language Coaching: January 23, 2026
Japanese Language Coaching: January 23, 2026

Boost Your Nihongo for 2026!

December’s Ouchigohan: Christmas Cake & Karaage
December’s Ouchigohan: Christmas Cake & Karaage

Join us for a special holiday session of Ouchigohan on Sunday, December 21 at 5:00 PM ET.

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Interested in graduate school? USJETAA partners with select universities to offer JET alumni tuition scholarships.⁠ ⁠ Carnegie Mellon’s Heinz College now offers a third application round! The deadline is February 2, 2026 with applications revie
Just one week away ➡️ Join USJETAA and Florida JETAA on January 31 for an in-person career workshop and panel discussion designed to help you navigate the U.S. job market while exploring Japan-related career paths.⁠ ⁠ Hear directly from an incredible
📢 Meet January's JET Alum Spotlight: Allen Wan (Ishikawa, 1990–1992), the first JET at an all-boys vocational high school in Komatsu, later moving to Kanazawa, often commuting to work by bike, scooter, and train. From karaoke nights that sharp
🌏 New Episode of Shushoku Café! 📚✨⁠ ⁠ USJETAA is excited to share the latest episode of Shushoku Café: How to Write a Book, a thoughtful conversation on creativity, publishing, and entrepreneurship across cultures.⁠ ⁠ In this episode,
きれいだね! Our first Photo of the Month for 2026 comes from Annabel Baker-Sullivan (Hokkaido 2018-2020).⁠ ⁠ Annabel shared a photo of Lake Akan, featuring snow-capped mountains in the distance. This photo was taken during one of their annual Eastern Hokk
🌺 Ring in the New Year with JETAA Hawaiʻi! 🐎✨⁠ If you happen to be in Hawai'i, this is a special event for JET alumni this Saturday! ⁠ ⁠ USJETAA is excited to share that our JETAA Hawaiʻi ʻohana is hosting its Bōshinnenkai, a festive evening to bid
⏰ Reminder for JET Alumni in Tokyo!⁠ ⁠ The 2026 JETAA Tokyo Kickoff Party is coming up soon! 🎉 Reconnect with fellow JETs, meet new faces, and celebrate the new year together over buffet-style Italian food, free-flow drinks, networking, and prizes a
Looking to strengthen your professional Japanese communication skills and cultural fluency? @JETAASE is offering Japanese Language & Culture for Professionals, a 10-week online course led by Negrelli-sensei, designed for learners at all proficien

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