JET Alumni Association of New York (JETAANY)

10/27/2026

Members of JETAANY and JETAADC had a wonderful opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with the Governors of Nagano and Toyama Prefectures and the Vice Governor of Akita Prefecture!

It was a great occasion to share their experiences from JET Program and discuss ways to further strengthen connections between Japan and the world.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this meaningful exchange!

10/26/2026

10/20/2026

📢 Attention JET Returnees!! 📢

Looking for your next step after the JET Program? Join our virtual career forum on Wednesday, October 28th! Get targeted career advice and hear from local JET alumni working in various fields about how they launched their post-JET careers. ✨

📅 Date: Wednesday, Oct 28 (7:30 PM – 9:30 PM)
📍 Platform: Online (Zoom)
⏳ Deadline to Register: Monday, Oct 26
🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGgkaH3YayK8RvUwhvjE1S4mhu4SAjb0C5ebe1TpYN1fWHRA/viewform

10/18/2026

JETAA New Jersey organized a fantastic walking tour through Princeton.

A huge thank you to Joan (JET alum, Kyushu) for guiding us on a memorable walking tour through historic Princeton.

Highlights from our day:
-🏛️ Exploring Princeton Battlefield State Park & learning local history
🍂 Walking the stunning, foliage-filled trolley track trail past the Institute for Advanced Study
🏫 Passing by Albert Einstein's historic home
🥞 Indulging in fluffy soufflé pancakes at a popular Japanese cafe
⛩️ Admiring the Japanese display at the Princeton University Art Museum

We’re so grateful to Joan for sharing her incredible knowledge and passion for Princeton with our JETAA community.

10/17/2026

Last night we had an amazing time learning how to play Japanese mahjong or riichi. Claire and Andres from Riichi Nomi NYC | Mahjong in NYC were incredible teachers and the venue, the The Pinfu Center was the perfect cozy spot to spend a Friday evening. We’re looking forward to coming back soon and leveling up our riichi skills 😊

10/15/2026

2026 JETAANY Undokai in Central Park, NYC was a huge success. Teams battled it out in 7 different relay-style games, working together to win. From balancing ping-pong balls to running as a balloon centipede, every member made major contributions to the team. Team Orange came out on top this year, but a great time was had by everyone!

10/14/2026

Join JETAANY and JET Alum Scott Paranada-Fried on November 7 at AMDA 54th for a talk about his new memoir capturing his time on the JET Program, “How Do You Say Kosher in Japanese?: A Journey of Identity, Faith, and Renewal.”

Scott will talk about the origin of the book, read some short excerpts and then take Q&A.

The event will be followed by a dessert nijikai! 🍨

See details and sign up at the link here: https://forms.gle/zG5RD5WMBNm6o5NX7

10/14/2026

Happy Tuesday, JETAANY community~let’s learn to play riichi!

🀄 Are you a big mahjong fan? Did you know Japan has a specific version called riichi? Well, on October 16, come learn to play this version with the help of Riichi Nomi NYC! They’ll walk us through the rules and the venue is more similar to the jansou-type experience you would have in Japan.

We’ve rented out the entire parlor, so space is limited to the first 16 people (few spots left) ➡️ register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmPZ7oc4KdPTCKNM_CevotASMYkimtWRgxhSije7PZ2yeYNQ/viewform

📅 DATE: Friday, Oct. 16th
🕐 TIME: 6 - 10pm
🗺 LOCATION: The Pinfu Center (25 Flatbush Ave, Nevins/Dekalb stops)
❓ Questions: Email Ryan at [email protected]

10/12/2026

Hello JETAANY community!

Join us for the virtual JET Career Forum, co-organized with the Consulate General of Japan in New York and the Japan Local Government Center (CLAIR), on Wednesday, October 28th, from 7:30-9:30 pm! ☀️

The forum will provide targeted career advice for finding a job after JET and attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a panel of local alumni working in a variety of fields as well as Japanese companies interested in hiring JETs! ✨

➡️This event is open to anyone who is interested in getting career advice⬅️

‼️Please see the signup link here for more information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5u2YKCBR4xBpRs50qa2-0IWW7a3vuc2DeMbVt6VEOck21cA/viewform