JET Alumni Association of New York (JETAANY)

06/16/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who showed up to cheer on the Samurai Blue this past Sunday! It was a great game and wonderful time spent together, and we can’t wait to cheer them on throughout their future matches. 💙🤍⚽️

06/12/2026

Be sure to read the newly translated publication of “My Deepest Desire” by Tamiki Hara. Hara, an atomic bomb survivor, wrote about his experience of desiring to live a deep, full life in the face of trauma and tragedy. This copy is accompanied with poignant illustrations by Sandy Walker and was translated by Liz Dalby.

All royalties from this book will be donated to Western States Legal Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1982 for the abolition of nuclear weapons.

The novel can be found for purchase here:

My Deepest Desire is Tamiki Hara’s final work, published posthumously after his tragic su***de in 1951. A short yet grippingly moving meditation on the des...

06/12/2026

JETAANY was excited to bring back our yo-yo fishing game 🎣 at the Harrison Japanese Festival this past weekend! ☀️
We enjoyed seeing the attendees have fun testing their skills at this traditional Japanese festival game. ✨
Thank you Ichishibu for inviting us again, and thank you to our hard-working volunteers! 🙇‍♀️ Otsukaresama desh*ta ~🙏🏻

06/10/2026

💡 Curious about entrepreneurship after JET?

Join USJETAA for a 90-minute webinar with JET alum Daniel Lowe (Chiba, 2011–2013), founder of Boston Intercultural Consulting and JapaneseCircle.com, to explore how freelancing, side projects, and entrepreneurship can help you build experience, develop new skills, and discover new career paths after JET.

Learn how to:
▪️Validate a business idea in a weekend
▪️Find your first paying customers
▪️Build resume-worthy experience through real projects

Whether you’re considering launching a business or simply exploring alternative career options, this session will help you get started.

📅 Tuesday, June 23, 2026

🔗Register here: https://www.usjetaa.org/news/entrepreneurship-after-jet

06/10/2026

Help us to cheer on the Samurai Blue in their World Cup debut match vs. the Netherlands! 🎉

Join us and fellow JETAANY members this Sunday, June 14th at 1pm! The watch party will take place at Bedford Falls in the Upper East Side. ⚽️

More details and RSVP here: https://forms.gle/72Q7Wf4wxDMtEiiv5

See you there! 🎌

06/05/2026

Join us for our virtual Summer Open Meeting on June 17th at 7:30 pm! 🌻
The JETAANY Exec Team gets together every month to discuss events from the past month and plan for upcoming events, and our quarterly open meetings provide the opportunity for alumni members to sit in, observe, share ideas and get involved in the JETAANY community and activities. ✨
We invite you to come meet our officers, learn, and get inspired to plan your own events to continue to bridge US-Japan relations! ☀️

Open Meetings are open to JET alumni in JETAANY’s jurisdiction (NY, NJ & PA), JETAANY Board Members and JLGC Staff. Sign-up link here: https://forms.gle/34AUjrBNAqC9Am6N9

06/03/2026

We could still use some helping hands at our yo-yo fishing tent at the Harrison Japanese Festival this Sunday! See details & sign up below ⬇️

Hello, all!

JETAANY has been invited to host a yo-yo fishing game booth 🎣at the annual Harrison Japanese Festival on Sunday, June 7th, hosted by the "Ichishibu" Japanese high school group! JETAANY is seeking volunteers responsible for many duties at the tent, including pumping water balloons, greeting visitors, explaining the game and assisting players!

There is easy transportation via Metro North from Grand Central 🚂 and free parking is also available.

Sign up 🔗
https://forms.gle/wHemxDvDd72cGJYM8

05/28/2026

Take this as your sign! Thinking about applying to the JET Program? Join USJETAA’s free virtual JET Info Session on June 11, 2026!

✏️ Hear firsthand experiences from JET alumni, get application advice from a JET Program Coordinator, and ask your questions during a live Q&A.

Whether you're just starting to explore JET or preparing your application, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about living and working in Japan through the program.

This event is part of USJETAA’s NEXT JET Program, connecting prospective and departing JETs with alumni and current participants for mentorship and support.

Register here: https://www.usjetaa.org/news/jet-info-session-june-2026

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05/20/2026

Last night, our monthly Mini Meishi Meetup brought everyone together over a delicious ramen dinner. It was a great opportunity to reconnect, discuss our career journeys, and even share part-time job opportunities. We hope you’ll join us for next month’s event!

05/19/2026

Launch your career and sign up for this incredibly informative virtual session here: www.usjetaa.org/news/beyond-jet-2026

This will be happening on May 29, 7:00 PM EST. Hope to see you all there!

💼 Ready for life and career opportunities after JET? 🌏️ ✈️(Yikes!!)

Join USJETAA and Pasona for Beyond JET: Linking Japan to Your Next Career, a 90-minute virtual session designed to help you navigate the U.S. job market as you plan your next step after JET.

We’ll discuss:
▪️ How recruiters work (and how they can help you)
▪️ What the job search looks like currently
▪️ Key industries & Japanese companies in the U.S.
▪️ Translating your JET experience to your next role

📅 US: May 29 | 7:00 PM ET
📅 Japan: May 30 | 8:00 AM JT

🔗 Register here: www.usjetaa.org/news/beyond-jet-2026


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