JSB Meets JET Alumni: Amaris Lopez (Ehime, 2022-present)

In partnership with Japan Society of Boston, USJETAA is proud to share the JSB Meets JET Alumni interview series which explores the JET experience across Japan.

In March of 2024, Japan Society of Boston got to know current JET, Amaris Lopez (Ehime, 2022-present).

How has your connection to Japan changed since living there?

Ever since I began working in Japan as an instructor, my relationship with the country has undergone a significant transformation. Japanese culture is mostly recognized for its reserved and privacy-oriented nature. I was a little bit worried that I would not be able to establish any friends or join any kind of community because I was aware of this. I am confident that I can enjoy my time spent in Japan and that I have established a community that has quickly become a family to me. Many of my Japanese coworkers are my friends, and we have been able to experience many things together, such as traveling, going to museums, eating homemade Mexican food, and successfully creating new projects for our elementary school.