Author Archives: JETAA USA
Life After the B.O.E. Book on Sale!
Life After the B.O.E. is a monthly comic about the incredible and sometimes wacky experiences of the JET Programme by David Namisato, a former CIR in Ajigasawa-machi, Aomori-ken. David has published a compilation of his comics in his new book: … Continue reading
JETAA – JUSTE Connect!
The Japan-U.S. Training and Exchange Program for English Language Teachers (JUSTE), sometimes referred to as the “Reverse JET” program currently has 96 participants in the USA from all over Japan. This group of genki JTEs were selected to spend six … Continue reading
Xmas Cards for Tohoku Kids
A Professor Emeritus of Chuo University has started a project called “Xmas Cards from Friends Around the World”. This is a campaign to gather Christmas cards from around the world to bring to the children in Tohoku. The cards will … Continue reading
JET Sister Cities Initiative is Ready to Roll!
The primary goal of this project is to help local JETAA chapters connect and coordinate with their Japanese sister cities/prefectures to grow those relationships and bring value to our counterparts in Japan. As part of the effort to create stronger … Continue reading
JETAA USA Earthquake Fund Usage in Yomiuri Shimbun
US JET Alums Jim Gannon and Jessyca Wilcox (Country Rep) took a break from volunteer work in Rikuzentakata to speak with a Yomiuri Shimbun reporter. Jim and Jessyca were part of the JETAA International Conference delegation which also traveled up … Continue reading
Harimaya Bridge out on DVD & Blu-ray!
JET Alum Aaron Woolfolk’s acclaimed film The Harimaya Bridge is now available on DVD and Blu-ray in a special “combo pack” for one low price. In addition to the film, the discs include cast and crew interviews, a behind-the-scenes documentary and Aaron’s … Continue reading
2011 JETAA International Meeting and JETAA USA Relief Fund featured on NHK
Thanks to JETAA Northern California for the heads up on the NHK news report featuring the 2011 JETAA International Conference held in late October 2011. The video link is no longer live, but it gave a brief overview of … Continue reading
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton talks about JET
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton lauded the JET Programme for its vital grassroots relationship building at the U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conference on October 7th, 2011. Clinton mentioned the JET alumni community’s role in raising money for earthquake/tsunami relief and cited … Continue reading
JETAAi Webmaster Opportunity!
JETAA International Committee Webmaster Position Available JETAA International Executive Officers welcome applications for the position of International Webmaster. All current JETAA members are eligible to apply for this position. Background of JETAA international JETAA international is a voluntary body which … Continue reading
Newly-wed JETs Give to JETAA USA Earthquake Fund
Rachel and Josh, JET alums from the DC area were married this past summer. They met while on JET in Kumamoto-ken, falling in love with Japan and each other during their years in Japan. As they celebrated their marriage this … Continue reading
